What is the best magic you've ever received....

[jackieinJuneau]

Oct my husband and I went for our honeymoon. I had it noted on our resort and all of our restaurant reservations. We had a great room, not an upgrade but just about perfect within our category at BWV. Mickey left a phone message for us congratulating us on our happily ever after. We got buttons in our check in packet. Lots of congratulations from cast members and other vacationers. We got free desserts and at Cali Grill, where given free champagne while watching wishes. We also had great interactions with photo pass photographers. I also wore bride ears most of the time which really draws attention.

 

[hill6]

We went one time for my birthday and our anniversary and were upgraded from a studio to a one bedroom DVC room at AKL Jambo. Also got lots of free desserts and birthday wishes. On my actual birthday my daughter got about 20 CM at Cosmic Rays where she was doing the College Program to sing me happy birthday.

 

[MickeyChix]

During the year of Dreams, we took our daughter, then four to WDW. We were lined up at MK for the Electrical Parade. While waiting I took DD inside the Mouse Ears Hat shop to pick out her very first ears. Of course she was having none of that and didn't want anything to do with them. A CM came over whispered in her ear, took her hand and like magic found her a pair of ears. Then she turned around to her and told her to pick out ears for her mom and dad. Then she took us up to the counter asked for everyone's names and asked if I'd be around for twenty minutes or so. Of course I said and pointed to right outside the shop where we were waiting to watch the parade. She then asked if hubby could come in real quick to make sure size was ok. I just assumed he'd paid for them then. Twenty minutes later and out came the CM with our personalized Ears. Later, I'd asked my hubby how much everything was and he just kinda looked at me. He thought I had paid for them. I went back into the shop and found our CM and told her........she just smiled and said to enjoy our magic. It still puts a huge smile on my face whenever I tell this story. We all three wear our hats whenever we go back!!!

 

[Couchy]

Club level upgrade twice in the same trip. We booked a very last minute efb trip and so we had to do some moving around. We booked arrival night at BC standard room and were upgraded to club level. Because BC had no availability the next 2 nights we moved to the Swan... when we moved back for the last 2 nights at BC we were once again upgraded to Club level

 

[dorchrislen]

We have had some magical moments...

...from free goodies to being family of the day at AK and starting the Illuminations with the magical light saber from the UK restaurant, but the most magical was...

... the time my son and I were selected family of the day at EP. We got to pose for pics with the fab 5 and get free photo package, got to ride in the Test Track vehicle from the rope back to the ride and ride Test Track twice, with free ride photo, then go behind the glass at Mission Space and sign the log book and ride first, and then we got front row seats for that night's Illuminations show from the Italy dock! It was truly a highlight from all our visits.

 

[ariel326]

When we stayed at the Boardwalk in 1997 we were there over my birthday, a guest services CM mentioned my button as we were doing something at the desk. He asked me my name and said Happy Birthday and I was like thanks and we went on our merry way.

When we returned there was a bouquet of balloons in our room with an autographed picture from Minnie Mouse. Its said Happy Birthday _______! I hope you have a magical birthday, love Minnie Mouse!

I recently found that picture in a box, and it now hangs on our fridge. Still so magical in my mind.

 

[LadyRayado]

In March, my husband and I were celebrating our three-year anniversary. At check-in, the hotel staff already had buttons for us with our names on them. We were also given a nice wooden picture frame and were upgraded to a preferred room. We received free cupcakes at Sci-Fi and a free dessert candy sampler and personalized menus at Yachtsman. Plus, tons of well wishes from guests and CMs alike.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

When my daughter was around 3, we had just arrived to OKW. It was around noon, a long flight, she was cranky and had just had an accident... while daddy was holding her, while I checked us in. I saw him freaking outside, (he was soaked) and we had taken ME.. so our bags were not onsite yet... I went outside found out what happened.. then went back in to finish checking in.. the manger stepped over, and asked what had happened. I explained what happened and told her I had planned poorly for not having extra clothes for my daughter and we did not have our suitcases yet... she said come with me... she took all of us to the gift shop and "bought" my daughter a pair of Minnie pajamas, long sleeve and pants since it was Feb and the best we could do under the circumstances) and let my husband pick out a new Disney t shirt.... we were surprised and appreciative. Its a sweet memory, having photos of our youngest daughter running around MK that day in her new pajamas.

1 year later, already on ME at 4pm, I noticed my older daughter, 6 years old at the time, had forgotten her glasses on the airplane. She had been wearing glasses at the time about 5 months and chronically took them off and on, as she was still adjusting to wearing them. She dissolved into tears that she had lost her glasses, and I was distraught that not only did she lose her glasses, but that we were going to go the whole week without her being able to see anything, as she is pretty nearsighted. When we got to OKW, we used the courtesy phone, and called the airport. The flight attendant had found her glasses and they were at the gate waiting for us... we were told to come get them.. but we had done ME, and did not want to have to cab it or rent a car to go get them... they told us they could hold them till we picked them up one week later. The agent transferred me to the ME desk to see if they had any suggestions. The ME agent suggested they would walk to the gate, get her glasses, and send them back on one of the next ME busses leaving that afternoon. By 9pm, there was a knock on the door...a delivery... a box that said dreams do come true... and inside of the box, carefully wrapped in tissue paper, my daughters glasses... delivered to us at OKW.

Our magical moment wasn't because of a button, but because my daughter was dressed up as her favorite princess. We had visited Tiana weeks prior (who my daughter adores) and I mentioned I was sewing my DD a Tiana dress. Princess Tiana is always so sweet with my little one, and she said to please make sure we came to see her when the dress was done. Well, I finished it and we were in line to see Princess Tiana when a CM approached us in line and asked if we would mind waiting til the end of the line to see her because Tiana wanted to make sure she could spend a special moment with my DD. We said sure and waited, and when we got up there Tiana had a special present waiting for my daughter. Hidden in her beautiful flowers was a little white box and inside was a gorgeous Princess Tiana flower slipper ornament. It's a keepsake we will always treasure!

Everyone's stories are great, but these made me tear up. (Especially the eyeglasses story!)

 

[PoohsFan1]

During our 10 year anniversary trip (yes our kids came with us), we were dining at Garden Grill for the first time. At the end of our meal our server yelled out to everyone that it was our anniversary and started to sing Bella Notte to us....he was really good at it too, he had everyone clapping and hooting at him. He then gave our family a bunch of old attraction stickers that were really cool.

Also during that same trip we had an ADR for Tony's Town Square. As I checked in with the front desk, I asked if we could be seated outside (the 3pm parade was going to start very soon). We waited for about 5 minutes before they called our name and sure enough they gave us a table outside right in front of the banister with confetti and streamers on the table. DH and I also got a Happy Anniversary card from both Lady and Tramp (they signed with their paws) .

 

[practicallyperfect77]

Is there a time limit on how close real bdays need to be and when you're in the parks? Planning a trip for late Oct which will be a month after my niece turns 5 and a month before my twin nephews turn 7. Would love to say we are celebrating!

 

[travelinggnomes]

During the year of Dreams, we took our daughter, then four to WDW. We were lined up at MK for the Electrical Parade. While waiting I took DD inside the Mouse Ears Hat shop to pick out her very first ears. Of course she was having none of that and didn't want anything to do with them. A CM came over whispered in her ear, took her hand and like magic found her a pair of ears. Then she turned around to her and told her to pick out ears for her mom and dad. Then she took us up to the counter asked for everyone's names and asked if I'd be around for twenty minutes or so. Of course I said and pointed to right outside the shop where we were waiting to watch the parade. She then asked if hubby could come in real quick to make sure size was ok. I just assumed he'd paid for them then. Twenty minutes later and out came the CM with our personalized Ears. Later, I'd asked my hubby how much everything was and he just kinda looked at me. He thought I had paid for them. I went back into the shop and found our CM and told her........she just smiled and said to enjoy our magic. It still puts a huge smile on my face whenever I tell this story. We all three wear our hats whenever we go back!!!

This made me cry. That year was such an AWESOME year at Disney World!!!

 

[travelinggnomes]

Is there a time limit on how close real bdays need to be and when you're in the parks? Planning a trip for late Oct which will be a month after my niece turns 5 and a month before my twin nephews turn 7. Would love to say we are celebrating!

I was actually going to ask the same thing! We have gone VERY close to birthdays before, and never worn the button. This year, it is a little further from my kiddos bdays, but this is their birthday present! We didn't do a party for them, because we were saving for Disney, and I told them they could celebrate there!

Would it be wrong for them to wear the button? I don't want them to feel like they are lying, but I DO want them to feel like they are celebrating and know that their Momma and Dad are celebrating THEM. What is the advice on this?

 

[happydayva]

Back in 2008 we were taking our DD, then 5, on her first trip and our first trip as a family. We had last minute changed our ressies to the Contemporary because my DH has ALWAYS dreamed of staying there. We booked the cheapest garden wing room. When we checked in we were SOOOO EXCITED to be there, got our anniversary buttons and our DD's first visit button and the CM said to sit tight she needed to talk to her manager. She came back and told us they were going to upgrade us to the VICE PRESIDENTIAL SUITE!!!! OMG IT WAS AWESOME!! Such a dream come true and totally amazing! We were treated like royalty and were totally spoiled on the club level!! We will NEVER forget that!!

 

[GigiDisneyfreak]

Is there a time limit on how close real bdays need to be and when you're in the parks? Planning a trip for late Oct which will be a month after my niece turns 5 and a month before my twin nephews turn 7. Would love to say we are celebrating!

No I am going in September and I will be celebrating my daughter's sweet 16 and my 40th which is in June and my other daughter 21 st and my granddaughter's 3rd which both fall at the end of October. It will be there birthday presents. Obviously they will not each be getting an individual trip so I picked a time that would be in the middle. Disney doesn't require proof. Just keep in mind though after reading all these great stories about pixie dust does not guarantee you will have a similar experience. We were there last year for my mother's birthday and we did not receive anything free or upgraded (not that we expected to) but she did get lots of birthday wishes from cast members which is lots of fun and makes you smile.

 

[Anonomom]

We checked into the YC CL on my daughter's 8th birthday. That evening, we were having dessert in the lounge and quietly sang her Happy Birthday. One of the lounge CMs came in, crouched down next to my kids and asked if they'd like to do a very special treasure hunt. He led them all around the lounge area, where the CMs had hidden a stuffed animal for each of my kids. I thought it was so sweet that not only did they give DD a birthday surprise, but they also included her two younger sibs.

 

[bucky1023]

I took my mom down to celebrate her 75th birthday. During our MK day we had lunch at LTT and she was wearing her pin stating what we were celebrating. After our lunch they brought over a cupcake which was very sweet by itself. I asked our waiter for the bill and he asked us to wait a few minutes... about 10 minutes later I was beyond ready to leave when in walked a CM holding a box for my mom and apologizing for the long wait. When she opened it there was a Mickey Mouse Happy Birthday ornament from the Christmas shop. Super cute

 

[dance2874]

We took a trip with a friend and both our girls were celebrating their birthdays. Over the course of 6 days they got 487 happy birthday wishes! They had said from the beginning they would keep track and we were shocked how many they got! They also got a few free cupcakes, got sang to at ABC Commissary, and a free ice cream once too. It was a really special trip.

 

[worm761]

Love all these stories.

We were at Epcot and had stopped so I could put the camera in the stroller. It is big and gets heavy. As I am putting the camera AWAY, everyone starts trying to get my attention. After yelling What! I turn around and there is Belle squatted down talking to my DD. It was so sweet and so adorable and so unexpected. And yep, the camera was in the stroller so no pics. She hung out for a few minutes and then went on to her meet and greet spot.

 

[moriaw76]

On our last trip in December we arrived at the MK early and were setting around applying sunscreen to our girls. A CM approached my husband and pulled him aside. A few minutes later they returned and the CM told my girls that Daddy had gotten into some trouble and had to wash the fire truck. She asked that we come with her to make sure that he did a good job. My girls were terrified that their dad was in trouble. A few minutes later we were being escorted inside the park to find out that we had be picked as the family to open the park. We were driven around Main Street and back to the castle where we posed for tons of pictures. Then it was back to the train station where met all of the morning show performers. It was truly amazing to stand on that platform and welcome everyone to MK with Mickey. After we posed for more pics, were given fast passes to use on any 3 rides for the length of our stay, and a free 5x7 photo. Best. Day. Ever.

 

[Merbean09]

Aw, all of these are sooo cute!!! :')
I took my son for his first visit on his first birthday last year, and while he wore the button he didn't get any special attention. I think it's the luck of the draw really. He was told happy birthday once by a very nice CM in Epcot near Italy. I think he was too small to warrant attention