A wonderful day at the Magic Kingdom

[WebmasterAlex]

I posted this story on the Community board but wanted to show it in pictures!

We were staying at the Grand Floridian, woke up, got dressed and headed for the monorail. I asked if we could have the copilot's seat, I had been trying to get it FOREVER and have never had any luck. The monorail pulled in and we had it!! The CM also told me that one color monorail each day is dedicated to each resort if you want to make a full loop in the copilot's seat.

We arrived at the park at about 745, it didn't open untill 8am. We were talking to the CM at the turnstyle when the supervisor walked up and said "is she the one?" He wrote down her name and for the SECOND time Alison was chosen to be the "Magic Kingdom Gatekeeper" and open the park!!!! She still didn't even know why we were there at this point! The CM figured it out quickly and joined us in trying to convince Alison we were there early to meet a new Disney character "Mickey Moose"

Here is the picture and certificate from this time (note the "magic wand" she is holding)

And here is the first time in april of 1999

After that we got a ride up Main Street in the Fire Truck!!!!

Then Alison got the suprise, Breakfast with the Princesses at Cinderderella's Castle! In all of our trips we had never done it before.

 

[pumba]

I am sure she is still talking about it.......thanks for letting us see the pictures

 

[CarolAnnC]

What a lucky day! First the monorail, then opening the MK! Alison must have been so excited! These make great memories. Thanx for sharing, Alex

 

[Alice in Cleveland]

Your daughter has all the luck (Or maybe it's because she is such a cutie?). Great pictures for great memories. Thanks for sharing.

 

[cleo]

What an incredible day, Alex. Not only a wonderful memory for Alison, but it must be a wonderful memory for you as well. Makes me all weepy to think of how special Disney makes our kids feel. Thank you for sharing the day with us.

 

[WillyJ]

Alex,

That is so cool!!! That is one of those moments that makes WDW the magical place it is. . . thanks so much for sharing these special pictures. .

 

[Mackey Mouse]

Oh Alex, how exciting for Alison, I know she will remember this day for a long time.. Love the pictures, thanks for sharing..

 

[glo]

WOW Alex what a great day for Alison...Hey congrats on finally getting to ride the front of the monorail, it is one of my oldest DDs fave things to do. Thanks for the post and the pictures, glad you had a great time!

 

[cotye]

Great report Alex! And what wonderful memories to cherish!

 

[Banzai]

Cool! I bet she will remeber that for a very long time!

 

[shep]

wow...what good pictures and memories....thanks for sharing...

 

[snuggles]

Alison sure got the royal treatment didnt she! I'm so happy that she did! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Beth E. (NJ)]

Boy Alex how did your family get to be so lucky? Sounds like the day was a big hit. Thanks for sharing the pictures too.

 

[#1 Disney Fan]

That's so cool, Alex! Thanks so much for sharing your magical day with us.

 

[grammy3princesses]

that was the ultimate. Now, you put the onus on the rest of us to try and measure up to this wonderful day.

Would you care to share, was there something special that you do to get this honor?


jo

 

[Robin1116]

What a wonderful suprise! Wow, two times in a row! You can't beat that!!!!

Sounds like you had a truly magical day at the Magic Kingdom!

 

[kathymc]

what wonderful memories - thanks for sharing them with us!