Ever Given/Received a Random Act of Kindness at WDW?

[HauntedMansionGeek]

I love these stories! Keep 'em coming...PLEASE! They certainly help restore a persons faith in humanity.

 

[auntkelly]

Thanksgiving week 2000, my eight- year- old son and I went to the second Fantasmic show at MGM on Saturday night. (My husband and daughter were tired and headed back to our resort instead of staying for the show). Fantasmic was packed, of course, and when it ended my son and I were totally exhausted after spending all day at the parks. When we left MGM, we couldn't believe the line at the bus stop! We were anxious to get back to our resort, and so were the other hundreds of people waiting in that line. We got in line and waited and waited, until we had finally moved up far enough in line that I was sure we would be able to board the next bus. The bus came and just as we were getting near the front of the line to board the bus, the lady in front of us called out "come on kids, it's our turn," and a big group of about ten teenagers materialized out of nowhere and got in line with her ahead of us. I still held out hope we might make it on this bus. Everyone in front of us boarded, and just as my son and I were about to step on the bus, the bus driver looked at us sympathetically and said, "I'm sorry, I don't think we can possibly squeeze you on, you'll have to wait for the next bus." I tried to smiIe politely, but I think I must have looked pitiful, because an elderly gentleman sitting comfortably with his wife on the first seat behind the bus driver said, "If your son can sit on your lap, I'll bet we can all fit in this seat." The four of us were crowded on the ride back, but I was so relived to be on the bus, I told the kind couple who let us share their seat that this bus ride back to our resort was the best ride I'd ridden all week at Disney World! More exciting than Space Mountain!

 

[jgates]

Originally posted by indigo
In the fastpass giving vein...

Due to an auto accident I use a GAC when I attend the park these days. That generally means I just show the pass and go through the fast pass queue (for the rides I can go on, that is)... would it be unethical of me to use our admission passes to grab a set of fastpasses and hand them to a family in the standby line? Thereby making their day, but not quite following the faith of the GAC.

I think that is sweet. We were 'adopted' by a family like yours for a ride thru the Tower of Terror. The gentleman asked my dd if she wanted to ride 2x - she said yes (of course). He told me to put our FP's away and we became his family members along with his wife & dd for the ride! So it works from both directions - they just had a couple extras on their health pass!

 

[SnowWhite33]

One year we bought 4 tickets for E-night. Well, DH and my youngest ds decided they would rather rest up, so that left myself and the older ds. As soon as we got off of the bus we found a guy and his son waiting in line to buy tickets and gave them the 2 tickets not being used.

On our last trip we stayed at PO-R and the morning bus service was really slow one morning. We had PS at Hollywood and Vine and were certain to be late, but the family in the front of the line overheard us and swapped us spots so that we would make it on time. If you are here-thanks!!

 

[CdnDisneyFan]

BUMP!!

Jules

 

[KatelynnsAuntie]

this thread is great...it's giving me great ideas to be that someone who makes someone's day in
2 1/2 weeks! Time to BUMP

 

[jeffemy]

This is such a feel-good thread. During our trip this past June, I found someones wallet, and turned it in My DD shared her glow necklaces with another little girl sitting next to us at illuminations. At Universal(shhh..), I gave a family our kodak express pass( we were staying onsite so already had FOL).

Giving made us all feel great to have added to someone elses vacation.

 

[jjarman]

Originally posted by Girls Scout Leader
I've posted this before, but what the heck...

The year 2000, we ,DD, DS and DH and I went on a truely budget trip. Camped at Fort Wilderness, brought most of our own food, etc. DD, then about 12 saved some $$ and bought a Mr. Potato Head pin. No lanyard, too much $$. She wore it each day. On the bus back to For Wilderness, the lady in the seat across the asile spokerather loudly..."Someone has Mr. Potato Head...Wonder if they'll trade"? Well, being the totally outgoing girl she is, DD turned sideways and said "Whadd'a got?" They compared pins, talked about this one and that one that the lady and her male companion had, made outragous offers back and forth, and finally at the end she traded her Mr. Potato head for Bambi. But when the bus began unloading at various stops, one stop before ours, the lady bid farewell and when her friend passed DD, he dropped a Milllinium Lanyard with 10 pins, including her beloved Mr. Potato head, into her lap and they disappeared into the night. DH made a note of which loop they got off at, and he made many walks around looking for her for the rest of the week, but hey were never found.
So, if you, nice lady and gentelman, are Diser's and are out there, you have no idea bout the magic you spread that day. And you know what? I am taking my Girl Scout Troop down June 2004 and I am already teaching Pixie Dust 101. Because there is never enough to go around.

What a great idea for a new thread. Anyone going to WDW could volunteer to send a secret postcard to someone you requested. Any takers?

 

[MomEars]

I also look for people to give FP's to when we can't use them, even though they're not sure what they are.
I also will give up my spot to view the parade to little kids who would like to see better. I've given directions to people in the parks when they appear lost. And on our last day I always look for someone to give our extra pop to. It's a good feeling to be helpful at Disney.

 

[llp479]

Last March we were at MGM studios and there was a man with his 6 or 7 year old dd outside a restroom. The girl was flat out refusing to go into the men's room, and he wouldn't let her go in the women's. I offered to take her in with my 3dds and me, and promised I would wait until she was finished and return her to her dad. He was so thankful, and his daughter was even more relieved - in more ways than one

 

[disneyfan551]

jjarman....I'll be glad to send a postcard from WDW to anyone that wants one! The only bad thing is that we won't be going until Thanksgiving... I think it is a great idea though! I would LOOOVE for someone to send one to my 2yo dd, and 2 other 2yo's that are traveling with us!!! Any takers?? I'd gladly reimburse for the postcard and stamps!

In the past, I have picked up GOH badges for a dis'er and sent them to them - much cheaper!

 

[KatelynnsAuntie]

gotta BUMP - keep 'em comin!

 

[dandee]

Getting ready for a trip back and this thread made me smile! Last year (on yet ANOTHER girls trip) we hit the ESPN zone for Monday Night Denver Bronco Football... we got out of the bar pretty late and headed over to the Boardwalk bus stop. We were heading out of the lobby and down to the busses and noticed some taxis... they offered to take us back to our hotel - but they weren't 'yellow' cabs - it was a few guys with independent cabs and neither of us had a good feeling (have had some weird experiences with that sort of thing). So, knowing it's best to trust your own instincts we saw a bus down at the stop... we took off, kind of jogging to catch it just as he turned off his light - he was done for the night. I thought we'd have to wait for the next bus to go to Downtown Disney, then catch another bus over to the POFQ. The bus driver opened his door, asked us where we were going and told us to hop on, he'd be happy to take us directly to our resort! No stops, no transfers... we were so tired and it was so late - we couldn't say thank you enough to this great guy! I always think of that bus driver - I asked for his name to write a letter and he told us not to worry about it, it was his pleasure. Now THAT is why I continue to go to WDW - something always happens to make me feel happy and special!

 

[TINK61]

There are probably more random acts of kindness in WDW than any where else. It must be the magic in the air - it just puts people in great moods and more willing to help others out because we just feel so great about being there.

We were on our way to get FPs for Dinosaur, and this lady was walking away from the attraction and just asked us if we would like her FPs. She had four of them and they were ready for use right away. I couldn't thank her enough! Most enjoyable ride too!

Thanks again!

 

[RickinNYC]

If anyone is in WDW this October 17-25, look for us! When we go, we love to give out NYPD and FDNY Mickey pins (exclusive to Disney Stores in NYC) to total strangers.

It makes our day and we have about 15-20 to give away this year!!

 

[EpcotJunkie]

If I see a couple or family taking turns taking pictures, I always offer to take it for them so they can have a picture of the entire party in front of Cinderella's Castle/Spaceship Earth/etc.

 

[arm312]

Two years ago my girlfriend at the time and I went down for Halloween. It is her favorite holiday and I planned on proposing to her Halloween night right in front of the castle as the fireworks went off. Everything went as planned, however I never made mention to anyone at WDW. I wanted to do it myself without any outside planning or help to make it more special. The next day we went to breakfast and hit the Magic Kingdom. We came back to our room about early to mid afternoon and on the bed left by the maid was a wash cloth shaped into a heart and a hand towel shaped into a dove. We were floored.

 

[cdrn1]

A good fifteen years ago I wanted to take my daughters to WDW for the first time. I had such a great time there when I was a kid. My DH could not go, and I was chicken to go that far alone. I asked my sis and her hubby and two kids to go. He was laid off from his job at the steel mills at the time and they were hard up, and so was I, but I REALLY wanted to go. So I offered to pay for everything but their food. There was a nursing shortage, and our hospital gave a bonus that summer to nurses who agreed to work two extra shifts a week, so I had the $$ but still a BIG drain. So we went. Our first day there, we were in line to go in to MK and I am thinking about all the $$ I am spending for 8 of us to go in at 40 bucks a whack, when all a sudden a girl came up to us and said she was a CM and had tickets that were about to expire and did we want to go in as her guests. So she took all of us in for free.
Please, no flames for ethics. I didn't know any better then, it never occurred to me that she might not be allowed to take in total strangers.

 

[GlennandAnn]

We always try to take family photos for people whenever we can. Also, DH never sits down on the Disney busses. Our last trip, we were heading to BWV from a late night at MK. The bus was very crowded and DH was handling 2 strollers and I was handling 2 very sleepy boys. There was a family who gave up a seat for the boys and I, and the mom held the tray part of one of the strollers. The 2 boys had fallen asleep on my lap during the ride, and the dad of the family thought it was so cute that when I asked him to take a picture, he took a few just to make sure we got a really good close up.

Ann

 

[kokomom]

This is such a refreshing wonderful topic.

Not having to do with Disney World...we received FAST PASS at Disneyland last summer...allowed hubby and children to go on a ride in California Adventure.

At Cedar Point this year I gave 2 different people buy1/get1 free coupons. They looked surprised and were thankful.