Make Me Cry: Share your most emotional WDW experiences

[disrev]

Every time I see one of these threads pop up, I have to share this story!

DW and I tried for 6 1/2 years to have children. We ran all kinds of tests and docs could not come up with a defnitive reason why. During those 6 1/2 yrs, we fell in love with WDW. We spent much time on those trips talking and dreaming about a day where we could bring our kids with us and enjoy the magic.

Through what can only be explained as a miracle, on November 10, 2007 we were able to bring home our adopted dd from the hospital (we were presented with the possibility of an adoption only 3 months prior).

DD's first doll was a Minnie doll. Her 3rd word (after Daddy and Mommy) was "Ninnie".

In December 2008, we spent 5 nights at CSR. Our first park was DHS to watch the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse at Playhouse Disney Live. We happened to show up at the hat and an incredibly amazing elderly lady CM said, "Would your lovely daughter like to meet Minnie and Daisy? They're coming out shortly." There was no line. When "Ninnie" came out, what happened could only be explained as magical. I snapped these photos to capture the very special moment that had deep meaning on many levels...

I will NEVER EVER forget this one.

 

[BonnieA]

The first time I went to Disney after my father died was a very emotional moment for me. He was my best disney buddy. He loved disney and we would go together and have a great time. We would hold hands to the parking lot when we left. The memories are precious.
The first time I went back to disney after he passed was hard, especially in Epcot. I stood outside Epcot with the tears running down my face. I couldn't go in. Then I realized that he was with me, he was always with me. So I went in and remembered all the good times. I continue to this day remembering the good times and the good memories. He will always be with me at Disney.

 

[leebee]

My DD's favorite "princess" has always been Mulan, but when DD was young, Mulan was very, very hard to find (they weren't featuring her in epcot), and on several trips we just couldn't find her anywhere. Finally, on one trip when she was 6, we were walking through the open courtyard at DHS (this was years ago, back before they put the hat in the middle of what was then MGM Studios), and there she was! We waited in line, with DD (Sarah) waiting patiently, excitedly talking with me and her aunts and uncles. When it was DD's turn to meet Mulan, she rushed up to her and said, "Mulan, I've been waiting all my life to meet you!" Mulan dropped to one knee, wrapped her arms around DD in a big hug, and said, "Sarah, I've been waiting all my life to meet you, too!" There was not a dry eye in the crowd!

 

[CindyIsMyFave]

DH and I went to Disney for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day this past year. We got into MK on NYE and staked out our spot on Main St. since there was nowhere else I wanted to go. (Haven't been on NY's since I was little so I don't remember it.) Anyway, we'd heard about the cocoon of fireworks they do, shooting them off from all around Main St., but words can't describe how awesome it was. I looked over at DH as it was ending and he had tears in his eyes! I tried to ask him about it a little later and he brushed it off at first. But he brought it up himself later and this is what he said:

"It was just that . . . for the fireworks, I was expecting something magical. And Disney delivered. I haven't felt anticipation like that since Christmas morning when I was a kid or maybe the first couple of times coming here when I was young. And to expect magic - and then get it, more than I expected - was really nice."

It was so great to hear that -- and to know that he's happy going there, and that even if he's not anywhere near as big a Disney nut as I am, he loves it too -- and appreciates what it's all about. (Well, maybe he is a big nut -- he had us riding BTMR in a monsoon on NYD - we were the only ones in the whole train - sitting in the last row. I'll admit it was fun!)

We talked later about maybe not getting back to the World until late 2011 and he said, I'm not sure I can go that long w/o feeling so happy and mellow again! (He tends to have a bit of a short temper, so when I heard that the same day as his earlier comment I almost cried myself.)

 

[BlondeAlligator]

In June 2001 I lost my first pregnancy, one that we had tried for for over a year. In September we went to WDW (right before 9/11)...as we watched "Wishes", I wished on every darn firework for a baby as I sobbed in my DH's arms.

The happy part? DD8 was concieved the very next month!!

Dreams really do come true...Disney magic at it's best!

 

[GermanGoofy]

My Wife, my brother-in-law and I had planned a WDW-Trip for September this Year, it was supposed to be our Honeymoon-Trip. We were really looking forward to it, and my wife was really looking forward to Wishes, she really LOVED Wishes, everything about it: the fireworks, the music, the emotions... then, 3 days before our trip, she died.

I decided to play parts of the Wishes-Soundtrack on her funeral last week.

 

[dundee10]

God bless you in every way you need him.

 

[DisneyGuess]

I am so sorry for your loss GermanGoofy.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Very sorry to hear that, GG, but what a wonder idea and tribute. 's

 

[DisGirl23]

Sorry for your loss, GG. What a beautiful way to pay tribute to her life. 'Wishes' will now belong to the both of you! My deepest condolences

 

[crostorfer]

Wow, all of these stories just melted my cold, sarcastic heart. Thank you all so much for sharing, and for those of you who shared stories of loss, I send you my deepest condolences.

 

[999ghostslover]

Great thread!

Walking out of Philharmagic
DD4: "Mommy it really did!"
Me: "It really did what?"
DD4: "It really did Fill-A-Heart-With-Magic"
I would have cried even if I had not been pregnant.

 

[fauna74]

This is my Disney story.

When I was 14 and my brother 15 (he was only 10 1/2 months older than me) his kidneys failed. He went on the waiting list for a kidney and endured dialysis. Unfortunately, he did not tolerate dialysis well and was quite ill. You can imagine our surprise when my mother announced that we were going to go back to Disney World. "How is Tommy going to walk around the Magic Kingdom?" we asked. "He'll use the wheelchair," she answered. My brother balked at this and almost refused to go. You see, this was in the early 80's and way before the ADA. Most places were not wheelchair accessible, and my brother also felt uncomfortable being in public in a wheelchair. But, my mother was assured by the hospital social worker that Disney was very accessible and accomodating for those using wheelchairs. So, my mother being the force of nature that she is off we all went to Disney World.

To say that Disney (and all the CMs) were accomodating would be an understatement. Here's this 15 year old kid, sick and pale and fragile and used to be stared at and pitied in public. But in the Magic Kingdom CMs go out of their way to help him. Go out of their way to give him a smile.

And now for my favorite Disney memory. We're getting ready for the afternoon parade. We're trying desperately to find a spot where Tommy will have a good view in the wheelchair, and where we all will fit. And here comes a CM to smilingly tell us that there is a special area just for those using wheelchairs. The CM escorts us to a prime viewing spot. I will never forget the look on my brother's face. I know that it made him feel so special. And he was treated that way for the whole trip.

I know that those years were pretty dark for my brother. Often only lit by hospital fluorescents. But that trip to Disney World let him shine in the sun, if only for a while. And. That. Is. Magical.

 

[jecskc]

My favorite moment was on our first trip. DS was 10 and DD was 7. We went during Spring break and the crowds were insane. Half way through our first day at Magic Kingdom, my son turns to me and says - right in the middle of Main Street ... this is the BEST DAY EVER !! Thanks Mom !! I love you !! Good stuff

 

[disneydreamer1970]

My moment does not involve me or my family...I was strictly an observer.

While waiting with my DD (6) at the time to see Santa on Main street, we were waiting behind a young boy that was there on a Make-a-wish trip. He was in a wheel chair and mom wanted nothing more than to take his picture with Santa. Well, this little guy was scared and wanted nothing to do with Santa. You could tell that mom was crushed, but they started wheeling him away and mom did not get her picture.

Santa then stood up and got the attention of a CM up ahead of them and had mom turn around with her camera. The little guy had no idea that Santa was leaning down behind the wheelchair. Mom could barely take the picture through the tears and I don't think that there was a dry eye in that line. I still tear up just thinking about it.

GermanGoofy - I am so sorry for your loss.

Trish

 

[JarrothsMom]

When we went for my sons first time ever...he was 15 years old...( about Jarroth: He had amniotic banding while I was pregnant and has amputated. arm below elbo..both legs below knee..and has one full arm with 2 fingers..he is also blind and autistic..VERY special...yet very happy and a joy to be around and with!) Well we got there and hit Magic Kingdom first...and it was love at first experience with him. He was so excited and loved all the rides and shows.I thought it could never get any better. Well ,we spot our first character, Stitch, and my youngest son is ready to start filling their autograph book. Mom is ready to get some pictures of them with the characters too. So Corbyn wheels his brother and says hi, and immediatly lets Stitch know about his brother. Stitch reaches over to Jarroth and grabs his had...he counts his fingers...1....2... and acts as though he is wiping tears from his eyes...he then counts his own fingers..1...2...3...and wipes tears...and points to my son and himself and motions...we are the same...and kisses him!!!. At this point I am in REAL tears. ONLY DISNEY could do stuff like that...and getting off the floats to dance with him too..AMAZING!!!!

 

[Cee]

OMG...I can hardly contain my own tears at these stories and it justifies all my wonderful feelings about Disney. Here are a few of mine:

DD(adult) and myself getting off the launch at MK, hearing "When You Wish Upon a Star" over the loud speaker and weeping as we hold each other and enter the park.

DS(adult) taking my hand and practically skipping to the entrance of DHS. When I looked up(he's tall!) at him, he had just the slightest hint of a smile on his face.

I'll be back in WDW soon with both of these "kids" and look forward to much more magic and memories(tears included).

 

[chiamarie]

That gets me everytime too

But this was very special to me. The first time I took the twin to WDW, one of the has autism and at the time he didn't have much eye contact & spoke very little, mostly to request things like food, toys, etc.

we went to WDW they didn't know much about Mickey and the gang... Our first day at MK, we waited in line for approx 45 min to see Minnie, when it was our turn my DS was sooooo excited, he was jumping up and down and Minnie just immited him (she was awesome). He gave her the biggest hug He was beaming.

The next day we saw Mickey with the sorcerer hat DS went to him gave him a big hug and told him "Mickey your so magical!" I had never heard him comment on anything or even use those words before...

From that day on he started commenting on everything Everyone was shocked when we returned. So now we go every year

Knowing a few castmembers, i've heard similar stories. Kids with autism who speak for the first time ever when they meet Mickey! It gives me chills....


Anyway....anytime I enter the park around 4pm and end up running into the flag ceremony....I always tear up. I can't help it.

 

[onelilspark]

Both of my stories are stories I know because my parents tell them all the time. Both are from my very first trip when I was about a month shy of 3 years old.

When we first walked into the Magic Kingdom, the afternoon parade was going on. Minnie leaned down and waved to me. My Mom says we could have left at that very moment and I would have been happy (I also credit that moment for making me a Disney Fanatic!)

Then as it was time to leave, my parents let me pick one more ride to do before we left. I picked the Treehouse as I was totally obsessed with it. After we were done, my Mom said it was time to leave and I insisted that I needed to say goodbye to Mickey...so my parents trucked back over to where Mickey was at the time (in his dressing room I believe...Mickey's Star Land maybe?) Anyway, when it was my turn with Mickey, I thanked him for letting me visit his house, and let him know that I needed to go home now. Again, according to my Mother, there wasn't a dry eye in the room. ...of course now she finishes with, "I don't know what happened to that child."

 

[mansionterror]

This past summer was my DS (7) 7th trip to Disney. He is at the age where he was beginning to lose some of the magic when meeting the characters. He had brought along an autograph book that held a picture page for each character. He met Donald in Epcot and Donald had a fit over his picture...he "raised the roof", danced around and just really made a big deal.

The next evening my son and I (DH had gone back to the hotel) stayed to see Spectro and Wishes. During the parade Donald came by on his float and my DS yelled his name and said Donald, remember me, you liked my book!!

At that moment he was "little" again and the magic had returned. I silently thanked Donald for that and wiped the tears from my eyes.