My favorite Disney memory happened last October. I decided to use my frequent flier miles and surprise my 5 year old daughter with a visit to Disneyland. (I had taken her to WDW in the spring.) I made reservations to have lunch with the princesses and I packed her Mulan costume to wear to lunch. She looked beautiful. Every princess at the lunch (Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Cinderella, and Aurora) commented on how pretty my daughter looked and how sad their friend, Mulan, would be that she missed meeting my daughter. The manager of the restaurant took me aside and told me that he found out where Mulan was in the park and to hurry over there so that my daughter could meet her. When we got to Mulan's meet and greet, the CM told us that no one else could get in line. As we were walking away, he stopped us and told us to stand beside him because he had a special idea in mind for my daughter. The guest at the end of the line told us that we must be pretty special because the CM had already turned away several families. When Mulan (and Mushu) finished meeting everyone, the CM took my daughter by the hand and introduced her to Mulan and Mushu and told her that she had the special job of escorting Mulan and Mushu back through the park (to their break area, I guess.) She was so excited and proud and took her responsibility very seriously. She held Mulan and Mushu's hands (paws?) and made sure that she kept up with them. It was such a cute little impromptu parade that other guests were pointing, smiling, and taking pictures as they went by. I have lots of video and pictures and each time I look at them, I get a little teary-eyed. It's those thoughtful Disney touches that keeps us going back time and again.
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This is a great thread, and I loved reading them all. As most of us on these boards, I am what you would call a Disney fanatic. I have been there over 20 times (I am 33 years old) and to be honest some of the trips start to run together in terms of which events happened in which trips. I have so many great memories, which is of course a prerequisite for someone who is going to go to one vacation destination that many times, and have been very lucky to be able to frequent the World as much as I have..
I could not decide on my most memorable trip so I am going to have to share the two that tied for top honors. Ironically, they span 20 years.
When I was a kid, my Mom worked for United Airlines so we were able to fly for free, but we did not have much money at the time so never could stay at any of the property resorts. When I was 5, I was diagnosed with a rare disease (I will spare everyone the specifics) that took 3 years of my life to fight. Through, at the time, cutting edge treatment options, I finally went into remission, and have been so for 25 years (That still sounds good to say that) When i got the news that I was healthy again, My father planned a trip to Disney World to celebrate for my parents, sister, myself and my Grandparents. What he did not tell anyone was that he made reservations to stay on property at Fort Wilderness, my first time experiencing the parks this way.
The trip was awesome. Epcot had just opened, so we did Magic Kingdom, Epcot and River Country. It was a blast. I never laughed so hard during a one week span in my entire life. We were having so much fun. One particular day in Epcot, it started raining hard (we are all familiar with that) and in the bustle of pulling out the ponchos that my mother had the foresight to pack, she gave my six year old sister my Dad's and vica versa. Now my Dad is a rather large man, and the sight of him after he managed to squeeze into a small poncho before he realized it was my sisters was rivaled only by my sister putting on a poncho which amounted to her wearing what looked like a giant tarp. That same trip, we met what has amounted to life long friends at a dinner at the Biergarten (I will spare you the tales of too much ale had by my Dad, Grandfather, and who I now call Uncle Dave) . And finally, I will never forget a moment I shared with my father. We are very close, but he is not what you would call an emotional person and I think I can count on one hand the times I have seen him cry and still have spare fingers. We were watching fireworks at MK, I believe, when I looked up at him and said Thank You for taking us to Disney. Well, he just lost it. As tears started falling, he picked me up, gave me a hug that almost cracked my ribs, and said "I love you, my man." I will never forget those exact words.
Fast forward 20 odd years to 2003, When my wife and I decide to take a trip for the first time with my 2 year old daughter. (I am not sure how I managed it, but I actually married someone who enjoys Disney at least as much as I do. We honeymooned at WL and took my daughter back there) All you parents out there can back me up on this. Nothing compares to the first time your son/daughter sees their favorite character standing there waving at them. It is as if time stands still, and you could almost reach out and grab the magic of that place. One time in particular captured my heart when she went runing to join the line forming in AK to meet with Chip. She had become used to the fact that she had to wait, but she was so excited that she went running to join the line and tripped over her own feet and fell and skinned her knee. My wife and I went right over to her, but Chip arrived at the same time we did since he saw it happen. She was crying, He opened his arms for a hug, and she just fell right into them. The entire crowd gathered let out a collective AWWW!!! It was pretty special (To the point where I had to mention on my way out the CM that went above and beyond the call of duty, even for Disney.) She has been there three times now, and each has been memorable. But that first time was just awesome and hard to top.
So there you have it. A little long winded (I apologize for that), but these other stories have been so great I just had to share. I wish everyone a speedy trip back, and a lengthy stay...
I could not decide on my most memorable trip so I am going to have to share the two that tied for top honors. Ironically, they span 20 years.
When I was a kid, my Mom worked for United Airlines so we were able to fly for free, but we did not have much money at the time so never could stay at any of the property resorts. When I was 5, I was diagnosed with a rare disease (I will spare everyone the specifics) that took 3 years of my life to fight. Through, at the time, cutting edge treatment options, I finally went into remission, and have been so for 25 years (That still sounds good to say that) When i got the news that I was healthy again, My father planned a trip to Disney World to celebrate for my parents, sister, myself and my Grandparents. What he did not tell anyone was that he made reservations to stay on property at Fort Wilderness, my first time experiencing the parks this way.
The trip was awesome. Epcot had just opened, so we did Magic Kingdom, Epcot and River Country. It was a blast. I never laughed so hard during a one week span in my entire life. We were having so much fun. One particular day in Epcot, it started raining hard (we are all familiar with that) and in the bustle of pulling out the ponchos that my mother had the foresight to pack, she gave my six year old sister my Dad's and vica versa. Now my Dad is a rather large man, and the sight of him after he managed to squeeze into a small poncho before he realized it was my sisters was rivaled only by my sister putting on a poncho which amounted to her wearing what looked like a giant tarp. That same trip, we met what has amounted to life long friends at a dinner at the Biergarten (I will spare you the tales of too much ale had by my Dad, Grandfather, and who I now call Uncle Dave) . And finally, I will never forget a moment I shared with my father. We are very close, but he is not what you would call an emotional person and I think I can count on one hand the times I have seen him cry and still have spare fingers. We were watching fireworks at MK, I believe, when I looked up at him and said Thank You for taking us to Disney. Well, he just lost it. As tears started falling, he picked me up, gave me a hug that almost cracked my ribs, and said "I love you, my man." I will never forget those exact words.
Fast forward 20 odd years to 2003, When my wife and I decide to take a trip for the first time with my 2 year old daughter. (I am not sure how I managed it, but I actually married someone who enjoys Disney at least as much as I do. We honeymooned at WL and took my daughter back there) All you parents out there can back me up on this. Nothing compares to the first time your son/daughter sees their favorite character standing there waving at them. It is as if time stands still, and you could almost reach out and grab the magic of that place. One time in particular captured my heart when she went runing to join the line forming in AK to meet with Chip. She had become used to the fact that she had to wait, but she was so excited that she went running to join the line and tripped over her own feet and fell and skinned her knee. My wife and I went right over to her, but Chip arrived at the same time we did since he saw it happen. She was crying, He opened his arms for a hug, and she just fell right into them. The entire crowd gathered let out a collective AWWW!!! It was pretty special (To the point where I had to mention on my way out the CM that went above and beyond the call of duty, even for Disney.) She has been there three times now, and each has been memorable. But that first time was just awesome and hard to top.
So there you have it. A little long winded (I apologize for that), but these other stories have been so great I just had to share. I wish everyone a speedy trip back, and a lengthy stay...
I have so many memorable moments from DW so i don't guess i could pick just one. Some of the many have been:
1. Being at Camp Minnie-Mickey and being the only one in-line for Mickey and having him play with my 1 year old daughter (at the time) for 25 minutes straight. He didn't want to give her back.
2. Seriously, if you want to have a good parade experience, just sit beside my little girl. Everytime we watch a parade (and it doesn't matter which one) the characters always seem to find her and interact with her. There are too many to list but one of the most memorable is Cruella De Ville coming up and kissing all over her face to give her Dalmation spots.
3. Standing at the end of Main Street and watching the fireworks with the family is always a highlight.
4. Being able to return to Disney World is a highlight of mine everytime now due to on May 7th 2005 we were returning from a trip there and was involved in a bad automobile accident. Luckily (and i do mean that) i was the only one seriously injured.
5. We go to DW every year during the last week of the year so we are able to experience Christmas time and New Year's there every year.
I guess my point is that for the people that truly enjoy the DW experience, each time you are there you always have an moment that is special. It is beyond me how anyone could go to DW and not have a moment that makes you smile, or returns you to a time when you feel like a kid again.
1. Being at Camp Minnie-Mickey and being the only one in-line for Mickey and having him play with my 1 year old daughter (at the time) for 25 minutes straight. He didn't want to give her back.
2. Seriously, if you want to have a good parade experience, just sit beside my little girl. Everytime we watch a parade (and it doesn't matter which one) the characters always seem to find her and interact with her. There are too many to list but one of the most memorable is Cruella De Ville coming up and kissing all over her face to give her Dalmation spots.
3. Standing at the end of Main Street and watching the fireworks with the family is always a highlight.
4. Being able to return to Disney World is a highlight of mine everytime now due to on May 7th 2005 we were returning from a trip there and was involved in a bad automobile accident. Luckily (and i do mean that) i was the only one seriously injured.
5. We go to DW every year during the last week of the year so we are able to experience Christmas time and New Year's there every year.
I guess my point is that for the people that truly enjoy the DW experience, each time you are there you always have an moment that is special. It is beyond me how anyone could go to DW and not have a moment that makes you smile, or returns you to a time when you feel like a kid again.
Exactly! I agree, it is much sweeter knowing that you're not the only one who feels it.
I will second (or third... or fourth...) that! When I was there two years ago I felt it for the first time that I can remember and I started to tear up during IllumiNations. Then it happened again last year. As I was prepping my friends for their first trip there I was telling them about it and one of them said "we're not even there yet and I already know I'm going to cry too!" Whenever I visit a historical place like the battlefield at Gettysburg I find myself lost in the moment and picturing what happened there so long ago, and I think Disney has that kind of magnetism too, where you can stand there and just imagine how many people have stood in that exact same spot and experienced some kind of magic however many years earlier (no, not *that* kind of magic). It's amazing.
cmatt
Active Member
When i went to wdw it has to be my sister when she 'met' goofy. She has severe learning dificulties - and just reached out and grabbed goofy by the nose and gave him a HUGGGE hug! The most responsive i had seen her at the time because she was on higher doses of medication to help her epilepsy... (Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome) Still makes me smile when i watch back the videoo!
For me it has to be when mrs cmatt turned into a big kid at dlrp, she even gave me a run for my money with regards to what rides she wanted to go on! i was cream crackard by the time i got back to the on site hotel - then she was off again to cafe micky's to meet more charecters *shudders*
For me it has to be when mrs cmatt turned into a big kid at dlrp, she even gave me a run for my money with regards to what rides she wanted to go on! i was cream crackard by the time i got back to the on site hotel - then she was off again to cafe micky's to meet more charecters *shudders*
Nansafan
Active Member
I've already posted a reply to this thread but that was before our most recent trip 8/9-8/13/06. At this trip, my cousin Paul asked his girlfriend Bre to marry him. She said yes and it was beautiful. Being able to help in the proposal was magical. We surprised them with engraved Mickey/Minnie champagne flutes and champagne stashed in the room for afterwards and a photo album of the whole thing the next day. Gotta love digital cameras.
Paul asked her during Wishes. We were all (10 of us) standing watching the fireworks in the Plaza Rose Garden. When Julie Andrews speaks the second time saying "wishes do come true", he leaned over and said that his wish was for Bre to be his wife. Dropping to one knee he proposed. After many tears, she finally said yes, then the hugging started.
Paul asked her during Wishes. We were all (10 of us) standing watching the fireworks in the Plaza Rose Garden. When Julie Andrews speaks the second time saying "wishes do come true", he leaned over and said that his wish was for Bre to be his wife. Dropping to one knee he proposed. After many tears, she finally said yes, then the hugging started.
Nemo14
Well-Known Member
I make it a point to read this thread every morning now - it just makes my day.
I have so many stories about magical times with my own family, many of which I've shared on previous threads, but I guess my most memorable one was with my "other" family. Some of you know the story, and I'll try to keep it brief.
Seven years ago, our pastor's wife lost a 2 year battle with breast cancer, leaving behind three very young children (ages 2, 5, and 7). At the time, two of us were helping him with the children, while raising our own families as well. The other family had reservations for a Disney vacation in July, as did we, so while trying to arrange our schedules so that one of us would still be here for the kids, we casually asked him if he'd like to go too. Much to our surprise he said yes, so with the help of a CM friend of ours, we made reservations for our family and his at the Beach Club, while the other family stayed at the Contemporary. When we made the reservations, we didn't realize that we would be there on his wife's birthday.
The week was stressful, partly because we were trying so hard to make sure they had a good time - hard to explain, kind of that elephant in the living room thing.... Anyway, the night of her birthday, he surprised us with dinner reservations at the Biergarten. He and his wife had met in Germany, and this seemed the perfect way to celebrate her birthday. I had serious doubts about going there, but for the first time all week, I saw the magic there. The band, our hostess (Sylvia), the food, the drinks, it just all came together that night, and after a whole lot of tears, we all realized that it was OK to have fun again. I'll never forget it. After dinner we stepped outside just as Illuminations was starting - that song has never meant more to me.
I have so many stories about magical times with my own family, many of which I've shared on previous threads, but I guess my most memorable one was with my "other" family. Some of you know the story, and I'll try to keep it brief.
Seven years ago, our pastor's wife lost a 2 year battle with breast cancer, leaving behind three very young children (ages 2, 5, and 7). At the time, two of us were helping him with the children, while raising our own families as well. The other family had reservations for a Disney vacation in July, as did we, so while trying to arrange our schedules so that one of us would still be here for the kids, we casually asked him if he'd like to go too. Much to our surprise he said yes, so with the help of a CM friend of ours, we made reservations for our family and his at the Beach Club, while the other family stayed at the Contemporary. When we made the reservations, we didn't realize that we would be there on his wife's birthday.
The week was stressful, partly because we were trying so hard to make sure they had a good time - hard to explain, kind of that elephant in the living room thing.... Anyway, the night of her birthday, he surprised us with dinner reservations at the Biergarten. He and his wife had met in Germany, and this seemed the perfect way to celebrate her birthday. I had serious doubts about going there, but for the first time all week, I saw the magic there. The band, our hostess (Sylvia), the food, the drinks, it just all came together that night, and after a whole lot of tears, we all realized that it was OK to have fun again. I'll never forget it. After dinner we stepped outside just as Illuminations was starting - that song has never meant more to me.
Gucci65
Well-Known Member
Note to self: do not read most memorable memories before going into another staff meeting. :lol: You have all made me cry with your wonderful memories!!
I won't bore everyone by repeating the story of the first time I took my daughter WDW at almost 2 years of age - even though it was one of the best days of my life.......
DD has always been a thrill ride junkie. We have visted WDW every year since her first visit in 1993 and when she was four years old (almost 5) she was finally tall enough to ride Space Mountain. She was so excited - she was screaming. Then started jumping up and down screaming when they measured her again right before letting her on the ride. I explained to the CM why she was so excited and they gave her a pin for her first flight. Well we got on the ride and right before we got up the lift hill, we hear an announcement over the PA system "Ladies and Gentlemen, we would like give our congratulations to Captain Lindsay on her maiden flight". The crowd cheered, Lindsay waved, I cried. It ranks up there as one of the most memorable moments!!
I cry at least one time during every WDW visit, I'm such a big baby.
Thanks for the feel good thread.
I won't bore everyone by repeating the story of the first time I took my daughter WDW at almost 2 years of age - even though it was one of the best days of my life.......
DD has always been a thrill ride junkie. We have visted WDW every year since her first visit in 1993 and when she was four years old (almost 5) she was finally tall enough to ride Space Mountain. She was so excited - she was screaming. Then started jumping up and down screaming when they measured her again right before letting her on the ride. I explained to the CM why she was so excited and they gave her a pin for her first flight. Well we got on the ride and right before we got up the lift hill, we hear an announcement over the PA system "Ladies and Gentlemen, we would like give our congratulations to Captain Lindsay on her maiden flight". The crowd cheered, Lindsay waved, I cried. It ranks up there as one of the most memorable moments!!
I cry at least one time during every WDW visit, I'm such a big baby.
Thanks for the feel good thread.
diddy_mouse
Well-Known Member
I've posted many times about when I was proposed to in May of '04 in front of the "Partners" statue which was one of the greatest moments in my life!.....but now I have some (relatively) new material:
The first day of our honeymoon: We had an early flight in so we had to check our bags, then he headed over to DTD on the boat from POFQ. Wearing our bride and grooms ears, we got a round of applause when we boarded the boat. Also all of the "Congrats!" throughout the day made our fist day quite memorable.
My husband riding Haunted Mansion and knowing almost the whole ride word for word! (it's his favorite ride now!)
Also on the first night of our honeymoon: Grabbing cheese stuffed pretzels and a Coke from Tomorrowland, sitting on a bench near the Noodle Station with a clear view of the castle (though we had to stand after a dad put his kid on his shoulders) to watch "Wishes." Also it was cool that after we let the crowd disperse, we were able to see Mickey's Goodnight once we headed out of the park!
The first day of our honeymoon: We had an early flight in so we had to check our bags, then he headed over to DTD on the boat from POFQ. Wearing our bride and grooms ears, we got a round of applause when we boarded the boat. Also all of the "Congrats!" throughout the day made our fist day quite memorable.
My husband riding Haunted Mansion and knowing almost the whole ride word for word! (it's his favorite ride now!)
Also on the first night of our honeymoon: Grabbing cheese stuffed pretzels and a Coke from Tomorrowland, sitting on a bench near the Noodle Station with a clear view of the castle (though we had to stand after a dad put his kid on his shoulders) to watch "Wishes." Also it was cool that after we let the crowd disperse, we were able to see Mickey's Goodnight once we headed out of the park!
Stitchling
New Member
I don't think my story can compete with durangojim, especially since no one was conceived during my special moment
This was about 2 years ago. It was one of those wet, raining evening at The Magic Kingdom. You knew, even by late afternoon, that it was going to be rainy. We still didn't leave because we wanted to watch Wishes, and there were people in our party that hasn't seen it before. So we were determine to stay, armed with our ponchos. I asked one of the cast members to see if Wishes would still go on if it only rains and not not have high winds and stuff. He said yes, it will still go on if it only rains. So that made us want to stay even more.
Our group decided to watch it from a covered area in Tomorrowland right before the bridge. However, having seen it many times before, I knew that I the best place was still right at the end of Main Street by the circle. So I told everyone that when it was going to start, I'm going to walk up there and see Wishes from that spot, and to meet each other afterwards. The rain has started to come down, not heavily, but still enough for you to get wet. We were all in our ponchos. So when it was getting close to the starting time, I walked out into the rain and stood at my favorite spot.
Wishes went on schedule. There weas no Tink flying off from the castle, but the rest was as spectacular as ever. Due to the rain, it wasn't crowded at all, but there were still quite a few people standing out there in the rain with me. As I was being dazzled by the fireworks and listening to the music, something just clicked in my head. Here I was, standing there by myself, rain pouring on my face and seeping under my poncho, being aware that I'm getting soaked, with my shoes completely wet, and I realized that at that moment in time, there was no where else that I'd rather be than right there. Through the soaring music, I felt goosebumps and my emotion welled up inside me, and I couldn't tell if I shed a tear or not since my face was already soaking wet.
It was at that point that I knew that this "connection" that I have with this place was something unusual, and wasn't something fleeting. The realization that even soaking wet, I was still happy where I was at, convinced me that for the rest of my life, I will keep coming back.
I have never forgotten that moment, because among other things, it was the impetus for us buying into the DVC. But more than anything else, it was my own self-realization how much WDW has affected me, and how much it has meant to me.
Zz.
WOW...that sounds so familiar!
3 years ago I took my boys to WDW for the first time. As a child I wanted nothing more than to go to Disney World! I begged and pleaded and cried as I watched friends go with their families...but my family NEVER went on vacation. When I was a senior in high school, I was invited by my best friend to go with her family...all expenses paid! My mother said "no"....I was not a happy camper. I vowed that one day I would have children and they would go to Disney World. Well, I grew up-got married-and had three boys. My husband did not like Disney and had no desire to ever go...my future was not looking too bright. I grew resentful of all things Disney...it seemed to me that everyone else in the world got to go but I'd never make it there. I decided that I (I'll get fried alive for this one...but I've changed, honest!) hated Mickey mouse and everything he stood for.
Things didn't work out and we divorced. Six years ago I married a wonderful man and "Disney Freak"! I didn't understand his obsession with the place and told him it was the last place on earth I wanted to go. He had other plans.
He drug me to WDW kicking and screaming. Actually, he didn't tell me where we were going until we were at the airport so I couldn't leave! :animwink: My boys were beside themselves...I was furious. He eased me into the experience by taking me to Epcot first....I had a blast! I will forever remember the day we went to the Magic Kingdom. My youngest son was seven at the time and as we stood in line to show our ticket and enter the park, he turned and looked at me with a glowing face and toothless smile (he'd just lost his two front teeth) and said "This is the best day of my life! I could hardly talk, I just hugged him tight as I fought back tears. The weather gods were not smiling on us that day and it began to rain a few hours after we got to the park. It didn't even come close to dampening our spirits though! We bought ponchos and did every ride we could...we wanted to experience it all! Yep that's right, we even did EXTREME DUMBO! You know the one where the rain's coming down by the bucket load and is visible in every single photo! It was awesome! The parade was cancelled because of the weather but the fireworks went on without any hesitation.
It's something that will be forever etched in my mind....this one perfect moment. I stood on Main street in the pouring rain with my two smaller boys in front of me and my husband and teenage son behind. I'd never in my life seen anything like it. I was so glad it was raining, anyone who'd come near would have mistaken the tears running down my face for rain. I cried like a baby. The realization hit me hard...it took me 30 years to get to Disney World....I honestly thought it'd never happen. But I was there, I was with my boys in the pouring rain. I was soaked, they were soaked but everything was perfect!
My husband is a Disney veteran, he made one comment to my older son behind me. "I wish the weather had been better" My son who is normally the most obnoxious person on the planet, simply said "but at least we got to come, that's the important thing....we're here"
I cried even more.
I've been back three more times since then and never make it through Wishes without tears. This year I got to spend my birthday at the Magic Kingdom! I'm amazed at how loud people are who stand during the fireworks and I realize how lucky I was for my first time to be so quiet and special.
If I had one wish...
It would be for everyone to have that magical experience of watching them without outside noise and chatter. To be able to totally lose yourself in the moment and become a child again....if only for a moment.
Just for the record...I can't get enough of the place now! And Mickey and I have become good friends!
The Hallidays go on holiday again in June 2007!
ears2you
New Member
well i'd have to say that the most magical moment was when i was heading toward Tomorrow Land from POTC and i saw Jack Sparrow!! CAPTAIN *sorry* captain Jack Sparrow. I flipped out because anyone who looks that close to johnny depp is way up there on my list....
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BryanandPatrizi
New Member
The experience of taking people who have never been...I have taken several adults and I love watching them turn into kids.
I was lucky enough to take my (now) wife for her first trip. She always said "I don't understand why you like Disney so much" and I got to show her and "convert" her. She is now interested in buying into DVC
I was lucky enough to take my (now) wife for her first trip. She always said "I don't understand why you like Disney so much" and I got to show her and "convert" her. She is now interested in buying into DVC
danpam1024
Well-Known Member
It was last year and we were all dressed up for MNSSHP. We were having dinner at Chef Mickey's. My son (then 3) spotted Mickey across the restaurant and shouted "Mickey! It's me, Cooper! I'm back!" Mickey came over to play with him and put his darth vader mask on. It was like they had been friends forever. All the charactors made such a fuss over us in our cotsumes. Kudos to the CM's, you make dreams come true, what an awesome job!
58 days left (but who's counting) October at the Boardwalk Inn:wave::sohappy:
58 days left (but who's counting) October at the Boardwalk Inn:wave::sohappy:
Clark Griswold
Member
I forgot to mention this earlier; another one of my most memorable memories occured a few years ago on my last night at the Magic Kingdom. Wishes had just gotten over and I walked all the way from Tomorrowland, through the castle one last time, and down Main Street to the Confectionary. After my Dad bought everyone some candy we were walking toward the exit and right before we got underneath the train station Mickey Mouse came running to the edge of the landing. It was almost as if he knew that it was our last night and he was coming to say goodbye.
"We're not on vacation anymore, we're on a quest for fun!!!"-Clark Griswold
"We're not on vacation anymore, we're on a quest for fun!!!"-Clark Griswold
Emerald Rose
Member
Wow, these beautiful stories have me here with teary eyes and all choked up. All truly special memories and a true illustration of why all of us here just keep returning time and time again to experience the magic and joy that is Disneyworld.
A general memory is the feeling I get when we enter the Magic Kingdom and walk through Main Street USA and see Cinderella's Castle. It gets me every time. You can't describe it unless you've experienced it which I know many of you have too. Guess it's just Disney magic, plain and simple. We were just there this past July and I can't wait until we go again. Wish it was tomorrow!
A general memory is the feeling I get when we enter the Magic Kingdom and walk through Main Street USA and see Cinderella's Castle. It gets me every time. You can't describe it unless you've experienced it which I know many of you have too. Guess it's just Disney magic, plain and simple. We were just there this past July and I can't wait until we go again. Wish it was tomorrow!
Frontierland CM
New Member
Amazing memory! Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Where in Austrailia are you from? I was an exchange student in high school, and I lived in Dayboro, about an hour's drive from Brisbane.
popsicletrees
Well-Known Member
I've gone to WDW so many times that all of my experiences just kind of lump together, but one really sticks out in my mind. When I was about eight years old my mom and I went to Fort Wilderness to ride horses. I had taken lessons and was feeling pretty confident that I would do well on the trail. My horse was very cooperative, and I had a smooth ride until we were approaching the gate to re-enter the corral. The horses were in two lines and a horse from the other line walked over to my horse and bit it on the neck. As you can imagine my horse didn't take this too well. My horse bucked and took off running through the entrance of the gate which was only wide enough to fit one horse through it at a time. I got the horse stopped and managed to get off physically unscathed. Everyone who was on the trail proceeded to ask me if I was okay except for my mother. She was ahead of me in line and in the stables when this occured. There was another girl around my age on the trail with us, and she assumed that everyone was talking about her. She asked me if I saw what happened to that other little girl. I looked at her and said, "Mom, that little girl was me!"