Disboard Members are amazing - Nov 14 Double Dip Cruise - The DIS Discussion Forums

ewinme · 11-22-2009, 07:14 PM

Recently I posted a plea for help on the cruise meet and greet for the Magic double dip that just ended yesterday. My parents were cruising for their 40th anniversary and I was looking for a way to give them seem extra magic (as if Disney does not already give us tons).

I asked if anyone could possibly help me out by putting a happy anniversary magnet on their door. I was blown away before they left with the designs I saw. I however was not prepared for what my parents received. They were like kids in a candy store that never ran out of surprises.

Not only did you wonderful people toss some magnets their way (in fact their door was covered), you also made them a FE and included them on your gift giving. They said returning to the room each day and seeing what was new was amazing. They were just blown away that strangers would be so kind. I kept telling them all along how cool this board was. My mom was reduced to tears more than once for your generosity.

I went over today to look at the pictures and see their trip stuff. The magnets you made and the gifts you left them were so much more than what I had wished for. You are a wonderful group of people.

My parents booked themselves and us on the Dream for 6/11/2011 and you can bet that we will participate in the FE if it is still going on, and we will be bringing along some extra magnets to help pay forward the amazing experience you all gave my parents.

Thank you so much for the pixie dust you gave them you have no idea how much it meant to me and them. This group rocks!!!!

wuv tigger · 11-22-2009, 07:54 PM

What a great story .... thanks SO much for sharing!!!

TiggerzFan · 11-23-2009, 11:32 PM

WOW....... goosebumps!

DISers ROCK! Way to go, everyone.

Glad your parents experienced the magic!

jiminyC_fan · 11-24-2009, 02:29 PM

Another goosebump moment!

Luv2Travel · 11-24-2009, 03:18 PM

Okay:
(A) That totally brought tears to my eyes - what a great story!
and
(B) I think you mean June 12, 2011, because my family is on that cruise too!!

See you on the cruise meet threads (is one started yet . . . I'll have to go look)!!

TravelGrl · 11-24-2009, 03:22 PM

Thank you for sharing. That is so heartwarming to hear of people doing special things for strangers. Yay DISers!

Woobie · 11-24-2009, 04:48 PM

Your parents were in the cabin across the hall from us. I had a blast seeing how much the double dippers did, too. The door was COVERED!! They did look like a couple of kids when I wished them Happy Anniversary.

Val (aka Woobie)

Fivepin · 11-24-2009, 06:00 PM

I never got to meet your parents, but I sure had fun adding magic to their cruise. You're right, their door was covered. I wish I would have taken a picture. This was an easy way to pay it forward because I have asked so much from our disigners on the boards. This was a great bunch of people with big hearts. I'm looking forward to sailing with them again sometime in the future. I guess I better go and update my tickers.

Carys · 11-24-2009, 06:11 PM

What a great story, thanks for sharing! Nice one DISers

Aaron · 11-24-2009, 08:53 PM

My wife and I were on this cruise celebrating our 20th anniversary. At the end of the cruise we took the shuttle back to the Raddison, only to discover that our car's battery was dead. We found a couple that just got of the same cruise that were celebrating their 40th anniversary and they jump started our car. It was enormously helpful!!! Any chance this was your parents? We got to chat just a little bit with them, but didn't get their names.

ewinme · 11-25-2009, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

My wife and I were on this cruise celebrating our 20th anniversary. At the end of the cruise we took the shuttle back to the Raddison, only to discover that our car's battery was dead. We found a couple that just got of the same cruise that were celebrating their 40th anniversary and they jump started our car. It was enormously helpful!!! Any chance this was your parents? We got to chat just a little bit with them, but didn't get their names.

No they did the Disney transfers straight from plane to boat and back again. They did say how much easier it was now, checking in right at airport and not having to touch luggage until getting back to home airport after the trip.

Goofy Mum · 11-25-2009, 07:35 PM

What a wonderful, heart warming story!

mousemom11 · 11-26-2009, 11:48 AM

We were on this cruise and I was amazed by what their door looked like as I dropped off an FE gift for them. There were about 200 DISer's onboard and a better group of people I have yet to meet. There was also a Make a Wish family onboard, and when we found out about them, we passed the word and many folks left gifts for that family as well.

binky1 · 11-26-2009, 03:34 PM

I was on the cruise too and it was my distinct pleasure to contribute to their happiness!! Isn't that what being a Pixie Duster is all about?!?!!!

yndygo · 11-26-2009, 04:26 PM

This story just made my day!! Thank you for posting it and thanks to all the DISers who were so amazing!!

11-22-2009, 07:14 PM	#1
ewinme Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 18	Disboard Members are amazing - Nov 14 Double Dip Cruise Recently I posted a plea for help on the cruise meet and greet for the Magic double dip that just ended yesterday. My parents were cruising for their 40th anniversary and I was looking for a way to give them seem extra magic (as if Disney does not already give us tons). I asked if anyone could possibly help me out by putting a happy anniversary magnet on their door. I was blown away before they left with the designs I saw. I however was not prepared for what my parents received. They were like kids in a candy store that never ran out of surprises. Not only did you wonderful people toss some magnets their way (in fact their door was covered), you also made them a FE and included them on your gift giving. They said returning to the room each day and seeing what was new was amazing. They were just blown away that strangers would be so kind. I kept telling them all along how cool this board was. My mom was reduced to tears more than once for your generosity. I went over today to look at the pictures and see their trip stuff. The magnets you made and the gifts you left them were so much more than what I had wished for. You are a wonderful group of people. My parents booked themselves and us on the Dream for 6/11/2011 and you can bet that we will participate in the FE if it is still going on, and we will be bringing along some extra magnets to help pay forward the amazing experience you all gave my parents. Thank you so much for the pixie dust you gave them you have no idea how much it meant to me and them. This group rocks!!!! __________________ First Disney Cruise - Disney Wonder 9/7/08 - Celebrating 15 year anniversary Disney Dream - 6/12/2011

11-22-2009, 07:54 PM	#2
wuv tigger I just want us to all be well Owned lime green t-shirts BEFORE she found disboards Dan Murphy's NOT Santa? I'm shocked!... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Somewhere on Spaceship Earth Posts: 2,404	YES, the Dis is WONDERFUL & MAGICAL!!! What a great story .... thanks SO much for sharing!!! __________________ missing my brother ~ 8/5/09

11-23-2009, 11:32 PM	#3
TiggerzFan Cruising is what Tiggers do BEST! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Central Florida - just a short ride to the Port and the Parks! Posts: 855	WOW....... goosebumps! DISers ROCK! Way to go, everyone. Glad your parents experienced the magic! __________________ Donna with fellow shipmates DH , DD7 , DD3 WDW Annual Passholders WONDER: 11-9-03, 9-12-04, 5-22-08, 11-9-08, 5-24-09 MAGIC: 5-7-05, 11-11-06 11-07-09 Magical cruise to St. Croix - with friends near and far 11-13-10 RCCL Oasis of the Seas - DSIL is making me cheat on Mickey!

11-24-2009, 02:29 PM	#4
jiminyC_fan Missing Captain Mickey! always let your conscience be your guide Gotta love popcorn! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 12,289	Another goosebump moment! __________________

11-24-2009, 03:18 PM	#5
Luv2Travel Member since there were less than 5000 members! Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,328	Okay: (A) That totally brought tears to my eyes - what a great story! and (B) I think you mean June 12, 2011, because my family is on that cruise too!! See you on the cruise meet threads (is one started yet . . . I'll have to go look)!! __________________ Sep '09 DCL, BC, Jun '09 YC, Mar '09 DCL, BC, Sept. '08 GF, DCL, May '08 BC, Mar. '08 - CSR, Nov '07 GF, Aug '07 WL, DCL May '07 BC, Jan. '07 AKL, Sept. '06 - DCL & Poly, May '06 - HRH, Mar. '06 - POP, Oct. '05 - POR, May '05 - RPR, Oct. '04 - Gaylord Palms & RPR, Oct. '03 - Dolphin & HRH, May '03 - HRH & DD Hilton, Mar. '03 - RPR & DD Hilton, Oct. '02 - Wyndham Palace Resort, Nov. '01 - Dolphin, Dec. '00 - HIFS, May '00 - HIFS, BC, Nov. '99 - HIFS, OKW, Mar. '91 - Cocoa Beach, Mar. '85 - Tampa Last edited by Luv2Travel; 11-24-2009 at 03:26 PM.

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11-24-2009, 03:22 PM	#6
TravelGrl Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 177	Thank you for sharing. That is so heartwarming to hear of people doing special things for strangers. Yay DISers! __________________

11-24-2009, 04:48 PM	#7
Woobie Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: MA Posts: 243	Your parents were in the cabin across the hall from us. I had a blast seeing how much the double dippers did, too. The door was COVERED!! They did look like a couple of kids when I wished them Happy Anniversary. Val (aka Woobie)

11-24-2009, 06:00 PM	#8
Fivepin DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Treasure Island, FL Posts: 971	I never got to meet your parents, but I sure had fun adding magic to their cruise. You're right, their door was covered. I wish I would have taken a picture. This was an easy way to pay it forward because I have asked so much from our disigners on the boards. This was a great bunch of people with big hearts. I'm looking forward to sailing with them again sometime in the future. I guess I better go and update my tickers. __________________ Judy DH DS(10) DS(8) DS(5) Married at WDW Wedding Pavilion 9/23/95 Cruises:9/14/2002 1st Disney Cruise West Caribbean; 10/2/2004 Eastern Caribbean; 8/20/2005 14 nite Panama Canal; 9/16/2006 Double Dip with Costa Maya; 5/26/2007 11 nite Mediterranean; 5/1/2008 3 night Wonder Best Friend Cruise; 9/11/2008 3 night Wonder Anniversary Cruise; 10/11/2008 Eastern Caribbean; 11/14/2009 Double Dip;1/21/2010 3 nite Wonder Mini Getaway; 7/6/2010 12 night Northern European Capitals Cruise Trips to WDW:too many to count

11-24-2009, 06:11 PM	#9
Carys Mouse-Eared Kiwi Has been known to mix up her sugar and her salt! Owns 5 pairs of red socks Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Zealand/Taiwan Posts: 707	What a great story, thanks for sharing! Nice one DISers __________________ Planned: Panama Canal 2011(Wonder), WB Transatlantic 2011(Magic) DCL: 2009(Wonder); WDW: 2009(POR), 2008(POR), 2007(POR), 2005x2(Popx2); HKD: 2009x2(Offsite,HH); TDR: 2008(Offsite); DL: 1998(Offsite)

11-24-2009, 08:53 PM	#10
Aaron DVC Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Harrison, TN USA Posts: 89	My wife and I were on this cruise celebrating our 20th anniversary. At the end of the cruise we took the shuttle back to the Raddison, only to discover that our car's battery was dead. We found a couple that just got of the same cruise that were celebrating their 40th anniversary and they jump started our car. It was enormously helpful!!! Any chance this was your parents? We got to chat just a little bit with them, but didn't get their names.

11-25-2009, 07:35 PM	#12
Goofy Mum A Happy Medium Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Coventry, UK Posts: 367	What a wonderful, heart warming story! __________________

11-26-2009, 11:48 AM	#13
mousemom11 Wild Women Do Disney and They Don't Regret It! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 1,027	We were on this cruise and I was amazed by what their door looked like as I dropped off an FE gift for them. There were about 200 DISer's onboard and a better group of people I have yet to meet. There was also a Make a Wish family onboard, and when we found out about them, we passed the word and many folks left gifts for that family as well. __________________ DH DD 11 & DD 8 1996 Honeymoon at WDW 2002 Disneyland GC 2003 Disneyland GC (Concierge) 2005 Disneyland GC at Christmas 10/08 DLH 2009 WDW and Disney Magic Western DD 2010 Mediterranean RCCL Brilliance of the Seas

11-26-2009, 03:34 PM	#14
binky1 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 731	I was on the cruise too and it was my distinct pleasure to contribute to their happiness!! Isn't that what being a Pixie Duster is all about?!?!!! __________________ Binky 1 & Family DH Me DD9 DD4 10/1998 Disneyland, California - Before Kids, 04/2005 Disney & POFQ - 1DD & 1 on the way, 01/27/07 7 Day Western - Totally Wicked!!, Christmas Break 2007 - Disney & Off-site with the whole famn damily!!, 11/14/09 - 7 Day Double Dip

11-26-2009, 04:26 PM	#15
yndygo Knee Deep in Pixie Dust Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 873	This story just made my day!! Thank you for posting it and thanks to all the DISers who were so amazing!! __________________ DCL Cruises Dream 5-night Double Dip 7/19/2011 Magic 7-night Western 10/30/2010 NEXT!! Wonder 4-night 12/6/2009 #5134 Magic 7-night Eastern 11/10/2007 #5634 Wonder 3-night 3/29/2007 #5134

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