Favorite Moment Ever at Disney World?

[electricmayhemlover]

After reading all of these, I'd like to post about my children's faces, or their joy during their first trip. But, it was when Mickey kissed me on the cheek in the judges' tent. I was soooooo happy! I hadn't gotten into the magic until that moment, and I was able to feel like a kid for the first time in a long time.

 

[DisneyHolidayFan]

great thread!! I am sitting here reading all of this trying to remember my favorite moment at DW, it is really hard because we enjoy ourselves every time that we go.

I remember the very first time that I seen the castle- the tears came gushing out. I also remember my sons' looks of pure enjoyment- now that is priceless. Also my husband acting like a kid running around MGM trying to get all of the character's autographs.

That is what Disney is all about!! Good for your husband!!!

 

[mstutler31]

Our best moment was back in "96 our first trip and we were heading home after a wonderful week. We were at MGM and Tigger, Minnie, Chip and Dale and Pluto were heading back for a break, My son was wearing a Tigger jacket and Tigger and the gang made a good 15 min. fuss over us, He took my son's jacket off and put it on wanting pictures etc... it was so special none of us will ever forget it!

 

[N10CJT]

Our best moment was back in "96 our first trip and we were heading home after a wonderful week. We were at MGM and Tigger, Minnie, Chip and Dale and Pluto were heading back for a break, My son was wearing a Tigger jacket and Tigger and the gang made a good 15 min. fuss over us, He took my son's jacket off and put it on wanting pictures etc... it was so special none of us will ever forget it!

My mother is a tigger fanatic, I wonder if she'll get the same treatment when we all gather at Crystal Palace for breakfast!

 

[POLARISFAM7777]

We remember in 2000 after Toy Story was released being approached by a CM in a suit in Epcot while shopping. Being asked if we would like to attend a private party in a room upstairs???? we said of course!!! a small door led to an elevator when we arrived up stairs we were in the middle of a wonderful private party withthe whole gag from TS. There were wonderful deserts and drinks for the kids a face painter a decorate your own cookie table pix with who ever you want the works Only about 25 people in there, a fab room with windows I don;t know where it came from but SOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy to be picked out of the shopping crowd Happy MOM of 4 maybe more than the kids!!

 

[mikamah]

My favorite moment was on our way into MK on my son's first trip and we saw our first characters, Chip and Dale, and the look of pure joy on my sons face was priceless as they were teasing him and poking his head. It was so cute.

 

[Onceler]

About 5 years ago I was in Orlando for my brother's wedding. In between the rehearsals and what not, I made a solo side trip to MK. It was early October and the temperature was around 70 degrees. I grabbed a hot dog from Casey's and ate it while sitting on a bench in front of the castle. I then spent the next hour sitting there watching everyone go by. It was an amazingly simple and completely enjoyable experience.

Out of all of my Disney memories, this is the one that I always remember first. This experience always reminds me that it's possible to have a great time without running around trying to squeeze 100 attractions into a single day.

 

[Fintastic]

These are great. *sniff* I can't wait to bring DD to the World in a couple of months!

 

[MarylandPirate]

When I took my girlfriend to WDW last year and she was only GOING because it was my turn to pick the vacation. Since she had never been she figured it was like King's Dominion or a regular theme park. My favorite part was when after several days of us having a blast she turns to me with a smile and says" You know, this must be the happiest place on Earth!"

 

[ilovecoasters]

Warm fuzzy memory - Warm, breezy summer night in July. My arms wrapped around DS8, DH's arm around me, watching Wishes from an empty bridge in MK. DS8 looks up at me and says "I love you so much mommy" just as the last line of the song plays. sigh.

Funny but warm fuzzy memory - My past bday at Epcot. A wonderful CM stopped the entry line and had 300+ people sing happy birthday to me.

 

[yeaitspootie]

My favorite Disney moment. It was my second trip to WDW (my first time I was 4 and didnt remember much). My mom, dad, brother and I got to the MK on our first day, and as soon as the gates opened we ran to POTC. When the ride started, I realized how great it was to finally be on that ride again with my family, and the rest of the day I experienced WDW for the second time, but also for the first time. Just thinking about it makes me tingle

 

[DanaHesson]

I think one of my favorites was the trip when my parents joined us for my birthday. We were standing to the left of Casey's in the little garden watching Wishes. My husband had his arms around me, and my daddy had his arms around my mama. It was a beautiful evening, cool and crisp, and we had been having a wonderful trip. Then as Wishes ended, Mama turned to me and gave me a hug and said "I think that was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. I just wish my mama could have seen something like that." We both teared up and hugged tighter. It was a sad/happy moment, and one I will never forget.

 

[LaurinG]

I've got 2.

First. During my college program year ('01) my family came to visit and it was my niece's 5th birthday celebration. She was wearing a Cinderella dress to the MK and we had eaten dinner at the castle and then watched the fireworks from Fantasyland. The park was closed. Rides are turned off, fantasyland is pretty much cleared out and we are standing there waiting for the 2 teenagers in the group that had disappeared to ‘who knows where’. My aunt and I are grumbling to each other about being held up and the next thing I hear is my nephew whisper-yelling at us to 'LOOK!' We turn around and Prince Charming is on one knee with my niece sitting on his other knee telling him about her day as if this was the most normal thing in the world. Cameras come out and we are shooting away when she starts to pout and I realize that she is complaining to Prince Charming that she didn't get to ride Cinderella's Carousel because the line was too long, (although really it was because no one wanted to ride a carousel...when we can do that at the mall at home!) So, they finish talking and Prince Charming asks if we are going to be around for a few more minutes and we tell him ‘yes’ because we are still waiting for a couple people. Then he leaves and she is just giddy, telling us that Prince Charming had confused her for the real Cinderella!

Here is where it gets good. About 5 minutes later my niece says to us, 'look, the carousel is back on.' So we turn around, and coming out from behind the carousel is Prince Charming and he walks over to my niece and asks her if she would like to ride the carousel with him. She didn't even look back at us...she jumped into his arms and he carried her on to the carousel and rode it with her...TWICE, completely by themselves. My aunt and I are taking pictures faster than we can reload the film, and of course SOBBING the whole time. And then it was over. She said goodnight to her Prince Charming and we made our way back to the hotel. If I had a digital picture I would post it, because honestly…I wouldn’t believe it if I hadn’t seen it for myself.

The next day at MGM she sees Cinderella and runs over to her (because they are already friends since they met at dinner the night before) and tells her that Prince Charming got them confused the day before because “yesterday they were wearing the same dress and they both have blond hair.”

Okay the second one is going to have to wait…this one got kind of long.

 

[Girldreamer02]

I've got 2.

First. During my college program year ('01) my family came to visit and it was my niece's 5th birthday celebration. She was wearing a Cinderella dress to the MK and we had eaten dinner at the castle and then watched the fireworks from Fantasyland. The park was closed. Rides are turned off, fantasyland is pretty much cleared out and we are standing there waiting for the 2 teenagers in the group that had disappeared to ‘who knows where’. My aunt and I are grumbling to each other about being held up and the next thing I hear is my nephew whisper-yelling at us to 'LOOK!' We turn around and Prince Charming is on one knee with my niece sitting on his other knee telling him about her day as if this was the most normal thing in the world. Cameras come out and we are shooting away when she starts to pout and I realize that she is complaining to Prince Charming that she didn't get to ride Cinderella's Carousel because the line was too long, (although really it was because no one wanted to ride a carousel...when we can do that at the mall at home!) So, they finish talking and Prince Charming asks if we are going to be around for a few more minutes and we tell him ‘yes’ because we are still waiting for a couple people. Then he leaves and she is just giddy, telling us that Prince Charming had confused her for the real Cinderella!

Here is where it gets good. About 5 minutes later my niece says to us, 'look, the carousel is back on.' So we turn around, and coming out from behind the carousel is Prince Charming and he walks over to my niece and asks her if she would like to ride the carousel with him. She didn't even look back at us...she jumped into his arms and he carried her on to the carousel and rode it with her...TWICE, completely by themselves. My aunt and I are taking pictures faster than we can reload the film, and of course SOBBING the whole time. And then it was over. She said goodnight to her Prince Charming and we made our way back to the hotel. If I had a digital picture I would post it, because honestly…I wouldn’t believe it if I hadn’t seen it for myself.

The next day at MGM she sees Cinderella and runs over to her (because they are already friends since they met at dinner the night before) and tells her that Prince Charming got them confused the day before because “yesterday they were wearing the same dress and they both have blond hair.”

Okay the second one is going to have to wait…this one got kind of long.

awww I love it! That is the sweetest thing ever! Made me tear up a bit. Def a great memory

 

[123SA]

DS2 yelling, "I'm flying! I'm flying!" from the Magic Carpets

 

[Coconuts]

2 memories of my first trip to WDW in 1979, which made WDW my favorite place on earth. 1st, being called up on stage at the old Diamond Horseshoe Saloon to help with a magic act , and 2nd, watching over the balcony at HDDR playing the washboard and spoon!

 

[rwrocksme]

I have been to Disney 80+ times, and I have NEVER had a bad trip. This includes the time I was taken to Celebration hospital in an ambulance; a bad day at Disney is better than any good day in the real world!!!

That being said, I CAN"T PICK A FAVORITE MOMENT!!!! So, I gathered favorite moments from a few family members. Here they are (all of these are from my POV):

MOM-- When I was 3, we went down to Disney and all I wanted to do was see Cinderella. We were the first in line, and when Cinderella came out, she sat on her throne and opened her arms really wide. I ran into them, and she hugged me like she'd been waiting to see me all day.

AUNT--- Cinderella signing my cast when I broke my leg.

DAD-- Talking to Crush at Turtle Talk.

Hey, guess what? These are some of my favorite moments, too!

 

[WiscMomof2]

When DD's were 4 and 7 they were selected to be Grand Marshalls in the MNSSHP parade along with some other kids. The look on their faces as they passed us by on the parade route was one of the most priceless moments I've ever had. Pure Disney Magic.

 

[DisneyJenn18]

My husband and I struggled financially for years due to various reasons beyond our control, while members of our family did very well and took endless trips to WDW. I dreamed of taking our kids there...I entered every contest to win, etc, but no luck! Finally, in 2005, with our bad luck changed and some savings combined with a bonus at work, we were able to take our first trip! It coincided with my DS's 8th and my DD's 13th birthdays! Needless to say, when we hopped off the bus and walked up to the outside of MK, I lost it. I was sobbing uncontrollably, so much so that a castmember came up to me and asked me if I was ok. Mickey was actually outside of the park, in front of the train just past the turnstyles, and he gave me a big hug. I said, "You have no idea how long I waited for this...it is a dream come true!" and he made the kiss-kiss noise and gave me a bigger hug. Then, as we walked in and rounded the corner, we saw the castle! Oh my gosh! I lost it AGAIN!!! I said, "I am laughing, I'm crying, I am having a nervous breakdown!", which my husband captured on video and is now a classic in moment in our family's memory. That first trip was filled with so many magic moments...my son's birthday was awesome, he was picked to open MGM, we ate dinner in the castle for my daughter's birthday, and there was NOBODY in the parks, so we rode everything non-stop! I will never, ever forget for as long as I live the feeling I had when we arrived at MK and I knew my dream of taking my kids there had come true! I know people on these boards go a million times and maybe don't understand how out of reach WDW is for so many families, but we had to save and save and save for that trip (we actually were able to go back last October due to another bonus at work, but we can't afford another trip now for a long while)!!! I swear, if I win the lottery, I am going to set up a fund that gives WDW trips to families who cannot afford them. Every parent should be able to feel that magic!!!

awww, that brought tears to my eyes..
I agree with the lottery..lol, I also say that if I ever win I would take all of my closest family and friends who can't afford to go, what a trip that would be!

 

[branv]

When I was a little girl, I remember watching Sleeping Beauty at the drive-in and being completely and totally enthralled with all the sparklies from the wands of the fairies. That began a love affair with all things Disney sparkly. I can't explain it, it was like my heart floated away every time I saw those magical little colorful bursts of light, whether it was my first love Sleeping Beauty, or Cinderella, Fantasia, etc.

Fast forward many..errr..many years. DH and I take our first trip to the Magic Kingdom at night. After tearing up like a crazy woman all through out Wishes, after the crowd had passed a little, we wandered towards the castle in all its magnificent colors. I looked down at the path and my mouth just fell open. The strangest little girl awed voice came out of my mouth when I said, "The ground....it SPARKLES!!" I can't explain it...I was 5 again and I believed in magic