I've had so many magical moments at WDW over the course of my lifetime. Having been at WDW with my grandparents, particularly my Grampa now that he's gone, means so much. When I was a kid so many of the few truly happy times I had were at WDW with my dad or with my mom. Being there with my kids is amazing every time we take them. The trip the hubby and I made alone in May was packed with sweet little moments. But by far the most magical moment I've ever had was the year we took my in-laws to WDW with us. I've told the story before but it's the best I've got. Here goes.
Mom & Dad had been to DL years and years prior. For Christmas 2005 we had some extra money and decided to give my hubby's parents a trip as their gift from us. We paid their hotel and tickets. They had to only pay their transportation to Orlando and food. When we gave them the box with their "certificate" and letter explaining everything it was awesome. We had also put in Disney shirts to match ours and a copy of the Birnbaum's Guide. It was the Happiest Celebration on Earth year, 2006. We must have walked into the MK a bit after opening that 1st full day because Main Street was crowded. When we were making our way up Main Street we were all holding onto the kids and trying to pay close attention to each other trying to keep everyone together as we made our way. When we broke out of the crowd between where the Main Street shops end and where the hub is I guess Mom finally had a chance to look up at the castle. It was such a beautiful sunny morning and the castle was so pretty with all the gold accents. Everyone seemed to stop so I turned to see what was wrong. Mom was standing there with her head laid against Dad's chest as they were both hugging and gazing up at the castle. Mom had tears rolling down her cheeks. My hubby and I both immediately started to tear up ourselves. It was just such a sweet, sweet moment. When we talk about that day now Mom just says she couldn't help herself, the castle was so much more beautiful than any picture she had ever seen and being there with us and because of us meant everything. It's proof-positive that you're never too old for the magic to catch ya off guard.