Creating magic for others?

[theme_park_mom]

Cast members always create magic for us at WDW. We always tell our kids to try to create magic for others when we get to Disney. Does anyone have a story where your family created some magic for others?

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

I think the best thing you can do at Disney is just be considerate of and kind to the people around you. Hold a door instead of letting it slam, that kind of stuff. Makes a difference if someone just ran into a grumpy guest

 

[MichelleWDWfan]

A few years ago I was by myself in line for Maelstrom in Epcot and had a very nice couple from the UK and their very young daughter behind me
We were talking a lot which I enjoyed so much. Their daughter got really fussy and they couldn't calm her down. I reached into my purse gave her a glow
cube I had gotten in a drink, and she was so excited and fascinated. They were surprised that i would do something like that. It made my day to see how happy it made the little girl.

 

[theme_park_mom]

A few years ago I was by myself in line for Maelstrom in Epcot and had a very nice couple from the UK and their very young daughter behind me
We were talking a lot which I enjoyed so much. Their daughter got really fussy and they couldn't calm her down. I reached into my purse gave her a glow
cube I had gotten in a drink, and she was so excited and fascinated. They were surprised that i would do something like that. It made my day to see how happy it made the little girl.

I love it!!!!! Well done

 

[bella2117]

When I went to use my Rider Swap at Test Track I saw that I can take up to three people with me. I looked around and saw a family at the standby entrance so I went up to them and explained to them that I can take three people with me and I would love for them to ride with me and they were so excited and happy. I got to talk with them and I found out that they were there in Disney because the father almost lost his wife and daughter in a car accident and they were celebrating together. It really made my day to make someone else happy

 

[KangaFan]

When my kids were little, we used to bring a pack of glow bracelets for the SpectroMagic parade in lieu of purchasing the expensive glow toys. The tube from the dollar store came with a dozen bracelets, so we'd offer them to parents around us for their children. (Didn't want to offer to children directly in case parents didn't want them to have them for some reason.)

On a recent trip, DD14 paid CM magic forward. On her first trip, a CM noticed she was wearing a minnie hat and he told her that Minnie Mouse told him to give the next person he saw wearing a MM hat this pin. It was a cute Minnie pin that she still has. DD14 noticed a little girl that was getting antsy in line and started talking with her. DD noticed that she had a Figment t-shirt (one of DDs favorites) so she gave her a Figment pin.

Small things, but we've all been there where we've had to keep little ones occupied (in line, waiting for parades, etc) so if we have some way to help each other, I think that's the best kind of magic.

 

[ccudmore]

Back with old FP system we regularly had unused (but still usabe) fast passes left that we'd try to give away. Had about a 50% success rate of convincing other guests that they were legit. Also tried give away unused dining plan snack credits to people in line after us with mixed success.

 

[theme_park_mom]

These stories started my week off right! thank you

 

[NicoleLarson]

I love doing this. Given tons of rider swap and fantasmic passes, balloons when we were leaving and we didn't want to take them in the car. My favorite was a little girl next to us that had a mask on and not very much hair, so I'm assuming cancer of some sort. My DD6 asked why she had a mask on and I said well she's been very sick, so her body can't fight off bad bugs if she gets them. My daughter collects pins and said, mommy I think she needs one of my pins. I couldn't have been more proud. We gave her a pin and my daughter said here, you are really brave, I hope you feel better soon. Her dad profusely thanked us and we said no need, we are more than happy to bring you all some joy.

 

[theme_park_mom]

My favorite was a little girl next to us that had a mask on and not very much hair, so I'm assuming cancer of some sort. My DD6 asked why she had a mask on and I said well she's been very sick, so her body can't fight off bad bugs if she gets them. My daughter collects pins and said, mommy I think she needs one of my pins. I couldn't have been more proud. We gave her a pin and my daughter said here, you are really brave, I hope you feel better soon. Her dad profusely thanked us and we said no need, we are more than happy to bring you all some joy.

I love this story. thank you so much for sharing!

 

[MarieLightning]

A couple of years ago, I bought my very own Mickey balloon (you know, as any grown adult needs )

It chilled and kept us company in our hotel room for the majority of our trip

Then, on the very last day, we took it with us to the bus stop and waited to come across a family with children. When one came along, we asked them if they were planning on renting a stroller once they got to the park (they had fairly young kids, but we didn't want them to have to drag around a balloon all day if they didn't have something to tie it to, at that point it becomes more of a poisoned gift), and once they said yes, we offered it to them.

The two little girls were really excited with their new balloon, so that really made us happy by association to have shared the pixie dust

 

[P&L@WDW]

I've made magic lots of time - handing out glow bracelets, stickers, helping to avert tantrums by distracting kids in line, that sort of thing. But this one sticks out for me.

On my last trip in 2014, about half way through my 2 week vacation, I got a call from home - my great grandmother had passed away. I also got very strict instructions from my grandmother that I was -not- to come home early; the memorial and funeral would be held after I got home. Needless to say, I had a rough couple of days after getting the news, but one moment helped remind me that good things can come from tragedies.

I knew I had a few extra dining credits on my Dining Plan. On the morning after getting the news, I had brunch scheduled at the Grand Floridian Cafe. When I got there, I spoke with the two hostesses, trying to ask if they could keep an eye out for an older lady, or a couple, eating together as I wanted to take care of their meal, and I wanted to do so anonymously in honour of my great grandmother. I, of course, promptly started crying, which made explaining that difficult - I think the poor hostesses were scared I was some looney toons lady sobbing at their desk. I ended up not being able to get them to understand - once I sat, I was able to compose myself and speak more clearly with my waitress. She went and talked to the hostesses, and came back and said they had someone in mind.

A little while later, I saw a sweet older lady leaving - her eyes were red like she'd been crying, but she was smiling and she gave my waitress a big hug. My waitress came to me after she left and explained her story, and why she too was dining alone that day:

The lady had had a vacation planned with her husband to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary - he had passed away a few months before the trip, but she'd decided to take it on her own to celebrate his life. It was the first day of her vacation, and her first meal at Disney without him.

I will never forget that lady.

 

[theme_park_mom]

THANK YOU so much for sharing this @P&L@WDW !!!! this brought tears to my eyes. What a precious story. I am so glad you both were able to bless each other, even though you never met. And, I bet that cast member also shed a tear (and is still telling this story!!!) I know I would.