Wanted to propose to a woman...no have to drag anyone..you funny girl
-
Welcome to the WDWMAGIC.COM Forums!
Please take a look around, and feel free to sign up and join the community.
When did you know you loved Disney?
- Thread starter mrdisman
- Start date
Wanted to propose to a woman...no have to drag anyone..you funny girl
Alley7728
Well-Known Member
rofl
StarWarsGirl
Well-Known Member
- In the Parks
- No
I've always loved it. My first trip I was 4 1/2 months old. I've gone at least twice a year ever since. For me I think it was more shocking that people didn't like Disney. But the moment I knew I wanted to make it my life? (I'm going into business administration so I can work for Disney and get into leadership positions there) I was on a bus when I was 16 heading to MK. It was a quick trip in June, and we were going home in a few days. I was having one of those moments that I try to "live" in, to relish where I am, to think about it, to experience the moment without letting it pass me by. It suddenly hit me how relaxed and content I was, even though I wasn't actively on any rides. I knew suddenly that I never wanted to leave, that I had to be near this place, that I forever wanted to make it better and wanted to make guests fall in love with it the way that I had.
My parents were shocked when I told them that I didn't want to be a lawyer, but that I wanted to be a Cast Member. No one else was, though. People at school would look confused when I said lawyer instead of something to do with Disney. When I told them I had changed my mind, they said, "We always assumed you would. You love it too much." My mom was supportive as usual. My dad has taken some convincing. I think my mom realized it this past August. I was in Typhoon Lagoon, and I was with a group of friends. My one friend and I came off the slide. A man in a turban came over and asked him a question. He didn't know the answer, so I spoke to the man. My mom came off the slide with her friend, and she looked over at me. She noticed how animated I was talking to the man, how knowledgeable I was, and as she put it, I "charmed" the man. She turned to her friend and said, "Put a uniform on my daughter and she's a cast member!" Later that same trip, she watched a manager fixing a problem. She turned to my dad and said, "I can just see Missy doing that. Seeing a problem and solving it right away." I like to think she's right.
My parents were shocked when I told them that I didn't want to be a lawyer, but that I wanted to be a Cast Member. No one else was, though. People at school would look confused when I said lawyer instead of something to do with Disney. When I told them I had changed my mind, they said, "We always assumed you would. You love it too much." My mom was supportive as usual. My dad has taken some convincing. I think my mom realized it this past August. I was in Typhoon Lagoon, and I was with a group of friends. My one friend and I came off the slide. A man in a turban came over and asked him a question. He didn't know the answer, so I spoke to the man. My mom came off the slide with her friend, and she looked over at me. She noticed how animated I was talking to the man, how knowledgeable I was, and as she put it, I "charmed" the man. She turned to her friend and said, "Put a uniform on my daughter and she's a cast member!" Later that same trip, she watched a manager fixing a problem. She turned to my dad and said, "I can just see Missy doing that. Seeing a problem and solving it right away." I like to think she's right.
MorganKelly
Active Member
I am close to tears whenever we need to leave for home. And I am closing in on my 45th trip. I think it is because I am leaving the child in me behind.....yet again. I have to return to the real world of adult responsibilities. Of course it is necessary and I love my "real life". It just reminds me once again how quickly times goes by.
There are precious few places in my world that evoke similar emotions and tug at my heart in the same way.
There are precious few places in my world that evoke similar emotions and tug at my heart in the same way.
Makes sense right?rofl
Yo go Baltimore!
I am one sad Boy when I have to leave...
cynic710
Well-Known Member
I was one who grew up blessed enough to be able to go almost yearly as a child. I always appreciated and loved the world for as long as I can remember, but I think my love for it hit hardest when the yearly trips stopped coming. I had to base everything on memory, and with memory came the nostalgia protected there. The world became symbolic of better times (for me better times was before my parents divorced, leading to the death of the yearly Disney trip) and times remembered. So once I went back after my hiatus, I was reminded of that fondness, which I can share with my wife and kids, and now even my best friends.
StarWarsGirl
Well-Known Member
- In the Parks
- No
I feel the same way...hey you've been more times than I have! I've been 42 times, will be 43 in August. My mom's been 52, my dad's been 56.
If I haven't gone in a few years...you have to tie me down..
Yes, the memories is the best part...
You are one lucky girl...
StarWarsGirl
Well-Known Member
- In the Parks
- No
Yup. I know. I appreciate it. Some of my friends have never been, one of them has parents that don't believe in vacations, that think it's a waste of money. I call these people deprived. In exchange for what my parents have done for me, I behave myself, get good grades, try not to bug them too much, etc
diznyboyz
Well-Known Member
Well, I have to say that in 1980s was my first trip with my local high school band. I was really shy and not into hanging around with large groups of classmates. So I isolated myself with one other classmate who did not want to try any rides and we spent a lot of time in souvenier shops. I just didn't let myself have fun and today I regret that. Then once I was married and had three boys, my husband and I were presented an opportunity to be in Orlando on business and therefore we brought our two oldest boys with us. We went to Disney World! My 16 year old (then he was 7) is autistic and we didn't know what to expect. I fall in love with Disney World more and more every time I go because of the memories I take home with my each visit. But to answer your question, my most emotional experience for me that gave me my "light bulb" moment was watching the fireworks while hugging my oldest son. He had been a fan of Disney long before we went our first time. I had a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes knowing that he was experiencing something really special. With autism, for him, every trip is just as special as his first. His other two brothers also love Disney. Thanks to their dad who is always willing to drive us the 13 hours it takes for us to get there and he loves disney too! (DH's visits outnumber the rest of us). 34 days left today til our next trip.
Then once I was married and had three boys, my husband and I were presented an opportunity to be in Orlando on business and therefore we brought our two oldest boys with us. We went to Disney World! My 16 year old (then he was 7) is autistic and we didn't know what to expect. I fall in love with Disney World more and more every time I go because of the memories I take home with my each visit. But to answer your question, my most emotional experience for me that gave me my "light bulb" moment was watching the fireworks while hugging my oldest son. He had been a fan of Disney long before we went our first time. I had a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes knowing that he was experiencing something really special. With autism, for him, every trip is just as special as his first. His other two brothers also love Disney. Thanks to their dad who is always willing to drive us the 13 hours it takes for us to get there and he loves disney too! (DH's visits outnumber the rest of us). 34 days left today til our next trip.
Well, I have to say that in 1980s was my first trip with my local high school band. I was really shy and not into hanging around with large groups of classmates. So I isolated myself with one other classmate who did not want to try any rides and we spent a lot of time in souvenier shops. I just didn't let myself have fun and today I regret that.
Wow..that was beautiful...
All Disney All The Time
Well-Known Member
There is nothing to love about WDW, WDWMagic has taught me so. It's a waste of time, there are BRAZILIANS, and it costs too much.
Santa Raccoon 77
Thank you sir. You were an inspiration.
I knew i was hooked the first time the DW told me I was
Figgy1
Well-Known Member
Bonus points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I knew i was hooked the first time the DW told me I was
I knew i was hooked the first time the DW told me I was
Good response
Bonus points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Always..right