♥ ♥ A Wish Granted - One Magical Morning ♥ Photopass PICS! ♥ 10/12

[bob6sims]

What a magical day :cloud9: - memories that all of you will treasure :grouphug:
I just love how Mickey bent down and opened his arm and the boys went running over to him - I had to get the tissues out::MickeyMo

Thanks to everyone who played a part in making this day so special for this brave boy and his family :thanks:

[sharonW]

:sad1:This is the most heartwarming true story I have ever read!!
I have heard that disney does some really wonderful things for folks
and kids with special needs but this is truly an amazing and magical
adventure in its hugest form!!! Disney ROCKS and as for you Maroo
you are as special as they come, God Bless!:hug:

[noogagirl]

I'm in! I loved reading about your wish trip with Lauren.

[maroo]

Hi guys!!!

Boy! I have a BUNCH of posts to respond to!

I want to give you guys an update on things around here and beg you to wait a bit for the next update. :thumbsup2

I have one more update before I am going to need Photopass Pics to tell the rest of the story!

Meanwhile, Lori - Lucas' Mom - has started a trip report on her thread...

Lucas' Pre-Trip report and Trip Report (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2169670)

I am just getting back to work after being off for almost a week. I will be able to update again this evening, hopefully!

[BrandyC1974]

The post with Mickey opening up his arms for the boys to run to just choked me up (literally, I was eating skittles and when I saw that I just couldn't handle it). I am so glad that this family got to experience all the wonders that they did. I can't wait to read about the rest of their experiences.

You are a special person. I work for a company that hires people to work with the eldelry and disabled. And most of them are only worried about the paycheck. To "meet" someone who LOVES helping out others is truely magical.

Can't wait for the rest. I hope you have a great day.
:goodvibes

[cajunfan]

Glad to see you back and healthy (?) again Maroo! (I am assuming that you are healthy since you are back at work!

Lynn

[DisneyJo]

Wow what a fantastic morning, truly a day to remember :goodvibes

I'm lucky enough to be a member of the Disney World Moms Panel and all the panel have got together and raised quite a bit of money for Give Kids The World, we're presenting it to them next week, so it was so lovely to read what good work they do :thumbsup2

[Me&3]

I'm late but I'm in.popcorn::

[Matt1026]

Wow what a fantastic morning, truly a day to remember :goodvibes

I'm lucky enough to be a member of the Disney World Moms Panel and all the panel have got together and raised quite a bit of money for Give Kids The World, we're presenting it to them next week, so it was so lovely to read what good work they do :thumbsup2

Thank you so much for raising the money for GKTW. It is truly a wonderful place. They make you feel so special while you are there and it is truly a magical place.

[Matt1026]

What a pleasant surprise! :) Long-time DIS-member, however I don't often get to log in much these days (I poke in once in a while when I can) So glad I stumbled upon this...I'm a current WDW RR Steam Train Engineer!! :D

I remember this day...I was operating one of the other trains. Sadly, I did not get to sign the boys' hats; however I did see them with their engineer hats on through the doorway of Main Street Station as I was pulling in :)
This is a tremendously wonderful pictorial recap of their Magical Day! These photos speak volumes :thumbsup2 I will be sure to forward the link on to Engineer Ed...I'm sure he would love to see this.

WDW RR Engineer Donna

Believe it or not I believe I remember seeing you. I was noticing a woman was an engineer and I thought that was so cool.

Words justcannot express our deep appreciation for the engineers at MK they made Lucas feel so special that day. Everyone was so kind and patient with him. He has fallen in love with those trains. He recieved a train from Disney and has been playing trains at Disney.

We is already asking when he can come back to visit the trains at Disney.

[ReAnSt]

Great update, good thinking using your phone to take pictures on the train, as they really had some awesome interaction.

I am bawling happy tears, such a great experience for an awesome boy and his family. So neat that you could be part of it to help capture the magic.:thumbsup2

[cajunfan]

Ok...can we have the rest of the story? ;)

My impatient side is out today! I need a "fix"!:rotfl:

lynn

[DisneysRedhead]

Oh man! What an awesome honor to be the family of the day!

[mouseketeer_mom]

Maroo, Maroo, Maroo... You've finally brought me out of lurkerdom to beg you PLEASE update this trip report..

I've been waiting exactly 312 years 8 months 2 weeks 4 days and 9 hours since your last post.

I log on before work, no update. I sneak on at work, no update. I race home and log on, no update... I'm desperate here, I'm begging really. I know, I know... Pathetic, I am :sad2:

but I NEED an update.

[TarzansKat]

popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::
popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::
popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::

[jenb1023]

TK that is some serious popcorn!!! :rotfl:

I love this TR and wish the day would last forever so we could keep reading amazing things and seeing amazing photos!

[maroo]

I am overwhelmed...

I really want to respond to everyone before I post again?!?

I am headed to Rachel's house right now.....So I really can't update tonight.


BUT....


Listen to THIS....


It will satisfy your craving for more of this story.

I promise!

http://beourguestpodcast.podbean.com/

You can just click the "Listen Now" button... Or you can download it from iTunes, if you would rather...and listen in the car, while you exercise...whenever!

This is a 42 minute podcast where I talk all about THIS magical morning! You can hear my Southern accent...and pick up a few tidbits we have not discussed here yet....

popcorn::



Some MASSIVE Pixie Dust!! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33753251&postcount=285)

[TarzansKat]

Wow! A podcast with Maroo. Where I get to hear her, accent and all?

I am so all over that!!!! :goodvibes

[wkualum]

http://beourguestpodcast.podbean.com/


popcorn::

Listening now!! You don't sound like I imagine (do people ever?) but you sound great!!

[a*lil*bit*goofy]

another Maroo trip report? I am IN!

[eandesmom]

How cool!!!!!!!!!!

And I LOVE your accent!

Seriously. Hearing you tell it makes it hard to hold it together!

great podcast!

[eyor44]

Maroo
Great podcast!:thumbsup2

[HeatherSue]

I listened to the whole thing this morning while I was digitizing. I loved hearing your cute little accent! You did a great job on the interview!

[kdzbear]

Maroo,

I was upset that your trip dates had to move and we could not meet, but now I see why. You were meant to be with Lucas and his family. I had seen the photopass photos, but the descriptions make the story come to life. I am so glad you could help make this wish come true. You are simply amazing!

:wizard::wizard::wizard:

[ndloewen]

Wow, maroo...

I am truly speechless.

Just finished listening to the podcast and I'm in tears...good tears though. :) (Oh, and loved hearing your fabulous accent again!)

What amazing memories for Lucas and his family...

...a treasure.

Thank you!! :littleangel:

Also, praying for Lauren...my heart dropped when I read that. Praying things are improving.

[jenb1023]

I listened to the podcast at work yesterday and even though I had heard the story twice already it still gave me chills and made me cry and I learned a few things you hadn't told or elaborated on before.

Loved it! Great job! I will have to ask Jordan if she wants to hear Miss Mary talk Mississippi again. :rotfl:

[KathyRN137]

Hey Maroo! How cool was doing that podcast?! :thumbsup2 I really enjoyed it!


Kathy

[SallyfromDE]

I'd love to be able to listen to the podcast. But for some reason, around this house, people seem think that because your on the computer, your not doing anything. Yak, yak, yak!!!

[mouselovr]

:goodvibesI'm in!! Just caught up on the TR! WOW! What an awesome experience! Only @ WDW! I admire and envy you for your work with MAW. I recently signed up to be a volenteer with them because I think they are an awsome organization. I planned a trip for a coworker and her family who has terminal cancer and thouhgt it would be great to help other people enjoy the magic of Disney also. I hope I get to be as fortunate as you and make some dreams come true!:thumbsup2

[yyx99]

great report

[krnelson65]

Sorry that I am just now replying, but the picture of Mickey Mouse opening his arms for the boys to run into, gets me EVERY time I see it. I can't imagine a more magical place then Disney.

[katepass72]

Just caught up with this trip report and have to say BEST TRIP REPORT EVER!!! I'm crying like a baby now:goodvibes We leave for Disney in 6 days and I'm going to make this the last TR I read before I leave - talk about the good warm fuzzy feelings! Thanks Maroo for sharing your wonderful experience with this family with the rest of us!:thumbsup2

[maroo]

You guys...

Check THIS THREAD out...


Someone has more pics of us!!!


http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=33752949&posted=1#post33752949

[livinlife25]

I'll let you unveil them :)

[maroo]

The most AMAZING - completely surreal thing - just happened to me! :goodvibes

I was watching TV and about to walk out the door to go to my friend's house when I jumped on the DIS real quick.

(I know, I know...addicted!) :laughing:

I checked my UserCP...made a few posts...then decided to check the Theme Parks board real quick before I walked out the door.....


When I saw THIS:

Did you open MK on 9/7? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2296167)

and inside it said...

"If so, let me know i have some pics of you!"


People...It was the FIRST thread on that board. She had JUST posted it.

Not the second or third...the FIRST thread. She posted at 5:45...I responded at 5:48.

I have chills.

I am crying.

I can't believe someone would take the time to even post at all on the DIS that they had pictures of a family they didn't even know. :hug:

She had no idea that was a Wish Family. She had no idea I was on the DIS.


I love Disney. I love the DIS.

Everything about this whole thing...from the beginning (remember - this all started because someone saw a small post on the same Theme Parks Board) to now...

So...when I get those pics...I will be able to continue this TR! (That is what I was waiting for!)

Feel free to post on that thread and thank this very nice person for offering these pics!!!!! How very, very kind!!

[MrsSpratt]

I am just overwhelmed.

And I can't wait for more!

Maroo - thank you. Disney, thank you. Lucas and his family - thank y'all. I'm off to listen to the Podcast (if I can hear it through the muffled sobs....I think I need Daisy, too!)

Mrs. Spratt

[kato0627]

WOW is all I can say. Hoping to read more. What a wonderful day for a special family.

[eyor44]

I can not wait to see this pics. How very kind of someone to take them and post that they have them. I love the DIS!:love:

[livinlife25]

Oh my gosh…look at that crowd! It was Labor Day morning, so there was quite a crowd out there!

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/photo-17.jpg


Just thought you should know, while I took your picture, YOU TOOK MINE!!! The boy on the right hand side...if you look right above his right shoulder, there are 2 people standing next to each other in white shirts, DH is the one on the right and I am on the left taking YOUR picture!!

[eyor44]

NOW I have goosebumps!:goodvibes

[maroo]

Oh my gosh…look at that crowd! It was Labor Day morning, so there was quite a crowd out there!

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/photo-17.jpg


Just thought you should know, while I took your picture, YOU TOOK MINE!!! The boy on the right hand side...if you look right above his right shoulder, there are 2 people standing next to each other in white shirts, DH is the one on the right and I am on the left taking YOUR picture!!

Wow!

We could not have planned that if we tried!!! :)

Do you have THAT picture? It would be cool to put those beside each other. :rotfl:


Thank you SOOOOO much for this! You have made my day!!!

[longing2Batdisney]

What a beautiful story! I stumbled upon this from the thread of livinlife25...I have marked Lucas' mom's thread to read tomorrow night! I cannot wait to continue on with you... my dgt who rolls her eyes at me for dissing...even had tears of magical joy as I shared the story with her...and thank you for posting the link for the next page at the bottom...I will later go back and read the many wonderful comments (I have read some)! but, this allowed me to enjoy the story of Lucas in 40 min instead of two days!
:wave2:

[livinlife25]

I think this is the picture that goes along with it... Mickey is to the left, the girl with the red bow is to your girls right. you are clearly taking a picture at the time...The only difference is that the boy must have raised his hand in between mine and yours lol!! What do you think?

Edit- he IS raising his hand in my picture, you just cant see it clearly!!!
http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt194/Jewelz4360/IMG_0491.jpg

[MommyTaraLee]

Amazing! I'm so glad I found such a wonderful community...

I do have to remember to stop reading the trip reports at work, though! The tears just seem to automatically come every time! LOL!

[kdzbear]

Wow! This Wish just keeps getting better and better! It is amazing how strangers can become friends so quickly and provide so much magic to an already magical trip! :wizard:

[eandesmom]

I just got all tingly....

[teekee2]

Holy cow, I have more goosebumps, tears in my eyes and a big smile on my face. What a great thread! I love, love, love it!! Great job!

[mom2mek]

What a wonderful report. I have chills and tears....can't wait to read more about this very special day! :cloud9:

Sara

[heaven2dc]

http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt194/Jewelz4360/IMG_0491.jpg


http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/photo-17.jpg


This is so amazing - I got choked up and goosebumps at the same time!! I'm listening to Maroo's podcast describing this trip!

[that's nice]

I can't believe you found someone with the opposite pics Maroo.

That is AMAZING!! (and so cool!!!):goodvibes

I still can't wait to read the rest of the story....popcorn::

[aaaateamsgrandma]

Maroo, I have read your entire TR and Matt1026'. I am truly amazed as to what it takes to make this happen for this wonderful family. Yes, I've cried plenty. Good tears for the most part. I wish nothing but good things for this family and for you. What you have done for them and all of the other families is such an amazing and unselfish gift.

Ginny

[CKBear]

This was an awesome story already and I can't believe how it just keeps getting better and better!

[CKBear]

This was an awesome story already and I can't believe how it just keeps getting better and better!

[jenb1023]

WOOOWWWW! I can't believe there are DISers that were there and got photos and posted about it!

[scottish mum]

Amazing :cloud9::cloud9:

[LilGMom]

You had me hooked from the beginning but the railroad spike really got me 110% hooked. :) The railroad spike was the first onset of the happy tears and then Mickey with his arms spread out got the water works moving.

Can't wait to read the rest of it. Such a heart-warming TR!!!

[kathymc]

this is all so awesome

[shannn]

Those two pictures side by side are truly amazing!!

[Me&3]

Those two pictures side by side are truly amazing!!

I couldn't agree more.:goodvibes

[maroo]

I keep putting off updating this...:surfweb:

Because I want to respond to each one of you guys individually...

I am overwhelmed by the PM's, emails, thread messages and posts here. :hug:

I am so glad that you guys are enjoying this Trip Report. And while I really want to respond to each one of you individually...this HUGE HUG will have to do for now. :grouphug:

Before I go on... (And this WILL go on!) I want to take this opportunity to address a few of you guys. Many of you guys have asked, "What can I do to help?" How can you contribute to future magical moments for our DIS wish kids.

I am going to give you guys a few thoughts about that...for everyone reading this!


From what I know from these families...the BEST thing anyone can do is to support them. Pray for them. Write them messages. Follow their trip reports. Post. That is such an encouragement to many of our families.

THIS (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2039777) is the Wish Trippers Unite Thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2039777). Many wish trips are listed here...pre-trip reports and Trip Reports. They are filled with magic before the kids even leave for Disney.


A few of our families have very sick children. Visit their blogs. Post messages.

Here is one - but there are many!! Most of our wish families have the links to their blogs in their signatures. Mya's Mom has finished her trip report and does not post as much now.

Mya's Caringbridge Site (http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/myaroseharris) Mya has not been doing well and I know her Mom would really appreciate visitors to her page.


There are a few of you guys that have wanted to do something tangible. If so...check out this website...

www.disbiggive.com

This was created by DISers for DISers that want to make clothes, iron on shirts and send small gifts directly to the wish families. The more people we have participate the more families we can include in The Big Give.



Thank you ALL so very much for your posts to this thread and the other threads on the DIS that have brought you here to read this.

Join us in making more magic for these very special families. :littleangel:

[maroo]

I am organizing the pictures from the WONDERFUL DISers that have sent some to us...

I will try to do a real update tomorrow morning!

[maroo]

Where were we?

Ah...:cloud9:

The most magical morning EVER, I believe!

While we were boarding the train to come to Main Street and welcome the folks waiting for rope drop...there were DISers in the crowd.

Now...we did not know these DISers. We had no idea that there would be DISers out there taking pictures of US. But there were...and not just one...

So far I have received pics from THREE of them. :eek:

HUGE thank you to livinlife25 who started a thread on the Theme Parks Board to offer pictures. This caught the attention of Tink's Pixieduster and TillyMarigold. :grouphug:


Tink's Pixieduster even had her sister send us pictures! :grouphug:

TillyMarigold is still out of pocket and has not been able to forward hers to us...but once she does, I will post them for you guys! :thumbsup2

I will post these in a chronological order of sorts...

Before the magic begins...

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/MKOpeningCeremony7Sep092.jpg


Don't you just love the pumpkins!! :yay:

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/MKOpeningCeremony7Sep091.jpg


Citizen of Main Street welcoming everyone to The Most Magical Place on Earth! :cloud9:

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/MKOpeningCeremony7Sep093.jpg


Main Street Singers present "Good Morning" including lyrics like:

Good Morning!
Good Morning!
It's great to stay up late!
Good Morning!
Good Morning to you, and you, and you, and you!

:dance3:

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/MKOpeningCeremony7Sep094.jpg

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/MKOpeningCeremony7Sep095.jpg

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/MKOpeningCeremony7Sep096.jpg


Then a big moment happens.....


The TRAIN....

Oh how I wish I could insert music right here! Or a train whistle? Woot Woot!


http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/MKOpeningCeremony7Sep097.jpg


And out step the characters...

They are, of course, in character 100% of the time. Snow White daintily stepping off the train! princess:


http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/MKOpeningCeremony7Sep099.jpg

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/MKOpeningCeremony7Sep098.jpg

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/MKOpeningCeremony7Sep0914.jpg

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/IMG_0493.jpg

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/MKOpeningCeremony7Sep0911.jpg

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/MKOpeningCeremony7Sep0912.jpg



Continued in next post... (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33834636&postcount=313)

[maroo]

And of course Mickey himself! Followed by us...

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/MKOpeningCeremony7Sep0910.jpg


When we got off the train we were escorted to get handfuls of confetti. I remember this all so well...and then I don't. :confused3 I remember the feeling of being up there...There are not enough of these :cloud9: to describe that. But I have NO idea what this guy is saying to us?

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/IMG_0494.jpg

As I look back on these pictures...I notice the boys seem so quiet. I think they are stunned by the crowd. :eek: Probably an overwhelming sight for the boys!

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/IMG_0496.jpg

Check it out...looks like Lucas is eating the rail! :rotfl: Nevermind that I got swine flu when I was there and he never got sick. Miracle, I say! :yay: :woohoo:

I didn't eat any railings. :rolleyes1

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/IMG_0497.jpg

Is it just me...or does it seem like Lori is pointing directly at the DISer that is taking her picture that she doesn't know? :laughing: Looks like Lori is pointing out all of the nice people! :thumbsup2

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/MKOpeningCeremony7Sep0920.jpg

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/100_3515.jpg

And then...as fast as it started...(This whole process was just a few minutes!)...it was time...

To open the Magic Kingdom.....


Countdown!



10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1


And we threw the confetti!!

And it went EVERYWHERE!

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/100_3516.jpg


http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/IMG_0498.jpg


And the Magic Kingdom is officially open for the day!!!!!


Photopass Pictures! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33919213&postcount=326)

[eandesmom]

Oh my gosh I get tearier (is that a word?) with every post on this thread! What amazing pictures. What a gift!

[kdzbear]

The new update and pictures brought a new flood of happy tears. The people on this site are amazing! Thank you for everyone that shared in this family's trip, Wish and magical moment! Wow! :woohoo::tink::mickeyjum

[reelmom]

This is truly amazing. Thanks to all who keep making this trip magical.

[MeMom]

Now...we did not know these DISers. We had no idea that there would be DISers out there taking pictures of US. But there were...and not just one...

So far I have received pics from THREE of them. :eek:

Don't you just love the pumpkins!! :yay:

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/MKOpeningCeremony7Sep091.jpg


Most assuredly I do love the pumpkins, and I cannot wait to see them again in less than two weeks! :banana:

It is so cool that you have these great pictures of your magical morning from the other side of the tracks. I love seeing it all, and I wasn't even a part of it, so I know how much it means to you guys.

[acwsmom]

I love, love, love reading this trip report! :love: And I bawled like a baby when I saw Mickey holding his arms open wide for the boys. What a great Magical Moment! Thanks for sharing!

[AnneR]

Maroo,

Words escape me. I followed the thread on Theme Parks but this is more than I could imagine.

Just so, so special.

[jessica52877]

Thanks Maroo for posting about the big give board! I just wanted to say that most of us that approve the board requests are at disney this week and won't be back until Monday! So if you signed up please hang on tight! We'll get you approved so you can see everything!

[eyor44]

I LOVE:love: all of the pictures! They are so great. :goodvibes

and there are more out there!?!? that's awesome!:cool1:

[jenb1023]

Wow - what amazing photos! I :love: the DIS!

[maroo]

Not to totally taunt you!

But I DO have my Photopass pictures from this wonderful day now! :)

Of course...I am at work and can't really write...so I will be updating those this weekend!

[mouseketeer_mom]

Not to totally taunt you!

But I DO have my Photopass pictures from this wonderful day now! :)

Of course...I am at work and can't really write...so I will be updating those this weekend!

Oh, Yea!
popcorn::

[Me&3]

can't waitpopcorn::

[maroo]

I have finally had time to organize my Photopass pictures!

Because of the wonderful people on the DIS who sent us pictures, you guys have seen some similar pictures already!


We have just hopped off the train and are getting our confetti to throw!

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/2009/Lucas%20Morning/Image069.jpg


I LOVE :love: this picture!

This truly was a dream come true for this family...so I just love the "Where Dreams Come True" border. Perfectly describes this wonderful day!

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/2009/Lucas%20Morning/Image080.jpg



Same picture...but a different border. I like this border, too...since the MK was all decorated for the Fall.

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/2009/Lucas%20Morning/Image086.jpg


After we threw the confetti the CM said that we had to stand there and wave to the crowd - welcoming them to the Magic Kingdom!

How cool is that!

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/2009/Lucas%20Morning/Image103.jpg



Then the CM hurried us over to take a very fast picture with the Main Street Singers and Mickey himself!

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/2009/Lucas%20Morning/Image111.jpg


Everything was moving SO FAST!

Mickey had to leave QUICK so that he would not be stopped by the many people now entering the Magic Kingdom. I suppose it was time for him to get some breakfast! ;)


At this point, my camera was FULL of pictures. I have a 1G card, but I had taken pictures during my trip and had no idea that I would be taking so many pictures on this magical morning. So, when we sat down for that picture, they were not able to put any more pictures on my camera! :scared1:

Kent, the Manager for Main Street, realized this problem and hurried away to fix it!

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/2009/Lucas%20Morning/IMG_1793.jpg

He returned with a 2G card for my camera! :thumbsup2 I just could not believe it! No charge. No, Disney didn't want my money. They gave it to me for FREE! How nice was that! :cheer2: I will be taking many Disney pictures with it for years to come!


We said our goodbyes to Ed - the wonderful train engineer. :sad1:

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/2009/Lucas%20Morning/IMG_1791.jpg

Now what?

I had met this family for the first time just 2 and a half hours earlier. But we were quite close already! Lucas was ready to ride some rides. And I was ready to ride some rides, too!

I called my friend that was in Disney with me and let her know that I would be at the MK for a few more hours. She was happy to sleep in and get some work done (I know...work at Disney! Bummer!) and would meet me later at the MK.

When I started this pre-trip report...My plan was to only report on the first few hours...

Am I allowed to stop?

[annnewjerz]

When I started this pre-trip report...My plan was to only report on the first few hours...

Am I allowed to stop?

Nope. ;)

[kdzbear]

No stopping now! :wizard: I love the photopass photos! :woohoo:

[heaven2dc]

Great photopass pics! Thanks for sharing - what a magical day (so far) :grouphug: and yes - keep posting!!!

[mom2mek]

Magical day! Magical pictures! Priceless memories! :love:

And definitely continue telling us about your day....popcorn::

Sara

[All7OfUs]

popcorn::

[CDSTapisRouge]

Maroo :littleangel:- Thank you so much for taking the time to detail every moment of the morning. I know I personally could not wait to hear what they had arranged. I am so glad that you all got to participate in so much and that Lucas and his family had such a fantastic time! This is why we do what we do! pixiedust: I have seen many dear friends in your pictures and will make sure that I pass the link on to them so that they can see how they played a part in such a fantastic day!

[eandesmom]

At this point, my camera was FULL of pictures. I have a 1G card, but I had taken pictures during my trip and had no idea that I would be taking so many pictures on this magical morning. So, when we sat down for that picture, they were not able to put any more pictures on my camera! :scared1:

Kent, the Manager for Main Street, realized this problem and hurried away to fix it!

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/2009/Lucas%20Morning/IMG_1793.jpg

He returned with a 2G card for my camera! :thumbsup2 I just could not believe it! No charge. No, Disney didn't want my money. They gave it to me for FREE! How nice was that! :cheer2: I will be taking many Disney pictures with it for years to come!
Now what?

I had met this family for the first time just 2 and a half hours earlier. But we were quite close already! Lucas was ready to ride some rides. And I was ready to ride some rides, too!

I called my friend that was in Disney with me and let her know that I would be at the MK for a few more hours. She was happy to sleep in and get some work done (I know...work at Disney! Bummer!) and would meet me later at the MK.

When I started this pre-trip report...My plan was to only report on the first few hours...

Am I allowed to stop?

How wonderful! A 2G card? You morning just gets more and more magical.

And no, you aren't allowed to stop!popcorn::

I :love: the photopass pics!

[Zookeeperof4]

I have finally had time to organize my Photopass pictures!

Because of the wonderful people on the DIS who sent us pictures, you guys have seen some similar pictures already!


We have just hopped off the train and are getting our confetti to throw!

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/2009/Lucas%20Morning/Image069.jpg


I LOVE :love: this picture!

This truly was a dream come true for this family...so I just love the "Where Dreams Come True" border. Perfectly describes this wonderful day!

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/2009/Lucas%20Morning/Image080.jpg



Same picture...but a different border. I like this border, too...since the MK was all decorated for the Fall.

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/2009/Lucas%20Morning/Image086.jpg


After we threw the confetti the CM said that we had to stand there and wave to the crowd - welcoming them to the Magic Kingdom!

How cool is that!

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/2009/Lucas%20Morning/Image103.jpg



Then the CM hurried us over to take a very fast picture with the Main Street Singers and Mickey himself!

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/2009/Lucas%20Morning/Image111.jpg


Everything was moving SO FAST!

Mickey had to leave QUICK so that he would not be stopped by the many people now entering the Magic Kingdom. I suppose it was time for him to get some breakfast! ;)


At this point, my camera was FULL of pictures. I have a 1G card, but I had taken pictures during my trip and had no idea that I would be taking so many pictures on this magical morning. So, when we sat down for that picture, they were not able to put any more pictures on my camera! :scared1:

Kent, the Manager for Main Street, realized this problem and hurried away to fix it!

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/2009/Lucas%20Morning/IMG_1793.jpg

He returned with a 2G card for my camera! :thumbsup2 I just could not believe it! No charge. No, Disney didn't want my money. They gave it to me for FREE! How nice was that! :cheer2: I will be taking many Disney pictures with it for years to come!


We said our goodbyes to Ed - the wonderful train engineer. :sad1:

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/2009/Lucas%20Morning/IMG_1791.jpg

Now what?

I had met this family for the first time just 2 and a half hours earlier. But we were quite close already! Lucas was ready to ride some rides. And I was ready to ride some rides, too!

I called my friend that was in Disney with me and let her know that I would be at the MK for a few more hours. She was happy to sleep in and get some work done (I know...work at Disney! Bummer!) and would meet me later at the MK.

When I started this pre-trip report...My plan was to only report on the first few hours...

Am I allowed to stop?

I loved this TR...especially the part when Mickey stooped down with his arms open....after I quit my blubbering I finished to the end....as a mom to a mircale kid, you can only imagine this through a moms eyes....what a great experience.....thanks for sharing!

[jenb1023]

Love the photopass photos and no you are not allowed to stop!

[2poohbears]

Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to tell this sweet story.

As a mom, I can imagine the way these parents must have felt on that day. I am so grateful that there are such caring, kind souls in the world ... think of all the individuals who came together to make this dream a reality for this little boy. It's truly heart-warming. You really got my tears flowing today - in a good way.

Sincerely - Thank you for sharing all of this with us.

Best wishes to every one who was part of that wonderful day!

[TarzansKat]

Maroo, I just got caught up here, and it's still amazing! I can't believe you were able to find someone who took the photos of you, how wonderful. I can't wait to hear more. :goodvibes

[MaryAz]

Hands down one of the best stories I have ever read. So magical!!