Make your own magic

[Melodious]

When I think about my last vacation at WDW, I can't remember a single thing about other people and that was during Spring Break in March, horribly crowded. And my mom has to speak to everyone in line. But I'm not very good at spreading the magic either since I don't notice others much, though we do chat amicably to those around us.

Course I worry that the more time I spend on the DISboards, the more I will notice other people on my upcoming trip. Or maybe our culture is actually getting worse. Or maybe it's because we don't go to Disney that frequently and so we don't compare this trip to how things were last trip as much.

 

[Planogirl]

I think that your philosophy could apply to life in general. Many of us spend so much time finding fault and complaining that it's a wonder that the good stuff ever has a chance to shine through. My own belief is that there is even good to be found in bad situations if you have the right mindset. I don't always succeed in this of course.

As for WDW specifically, I'd say to ignore the negative people and change what you do if other things bother you. For example, I started to feel disappointed in the food at WDW in general so I made it less of a focus. That's not why we go there anyway.

 

[Capt. Barbosa]

I think its a sense of entitlement. People will read online how someones child got to dance in with one of the characters or Mickey went on a ride with them and they expect that to happen to them too. But if the special moments happened for everyone they wouldn't be special moments. I with the OP we go to Disney alot and we have had a few special moments but for the most part the "magic" of Disney is being with my family doing something we all love.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

I think its a sense of entitlement. People will read online how someones child got to dance in with one of the characters or Mickey went on a ride with them and they expect that to happen to them too. But if the special moments happened for everyone they wouldn't be special moments. I with the OP we go to Disney alot and we have had a few special moments but for the most part the "magic" of Disney is being with my family doing something we all love.

Entitlement or not, if you're not having a good time at Walt Disney World, it's your own fault.

On our most recent trip, my SO, who was a very reluctant WDW visitor, walked up to a family on our third day there, and told the little girl, who was dressed up as a princess, that we thought she looked beautiful. It totally melted my heart, and made the girl smile. We made our own magic, and spread it to another family.

 

[LAS321]

I agree with all the great sentiments posted here. Life truly is what you make it...when we encounter rude behavior, we choose to make a joke out of it. For every rude adult and screaming child there are hundreds of happy people enjoying themselves....we just focus on them. How can anyone look at a "princess" dressed in full princess gear and not smile?
That said, this is kind of like preaching to the choir. We're on the boards because of our love of everything Disney. Those that are complaining just don't get it!

 

[newharmony]

Something I do is to smile at children. It's so easy and they almost always smile back. If I notice a child who is dressed adorably, or enraptured with a character or sleeping sweetly, I will point them out to my husband and usually the parents notice you, noticing their child and they love it! We have complimented parents on their childrens' behavior and adorable-ness...parents seem to love that, too. One time we noticed a sleepy little boy on a bus ride. The boy's dad noticed us, noticing the boy. It happened to be my husband's birthday, and when we were ready to get off the bus, the boy's father told the little guy to tell my husband "happy birthday." The boy stood next to my DH and told him "Happy birthday." It was the BEST greeting of the day!

 

[Madisonsmom45]

Couldn't agree with you guys more...I am there on a vacation with my family.
We skip thru the parks, perhaps cry when we walk down main street.
We eat junk, we stay up late and sleep in. No planning for rope drop for this family. I think people plan their days to the brim with trying to do it all and this brings on the rudeness they probably don't think they get their vacation value if they don't cram it all in. You can't. It would take many multiple trips to do it all, and then you still wouldn't cause things change all the time. The old saying "stop and smell the roses" is so true for a trip to WDW.
Happy travels to all and can't wait to get back home. Sigh.. WDW here we come.
Bonnie

 

[d1gitman]

I keep running into threads where people feel the magic at Disney is fading, people are ruder than ever, etc etc.

You know, when I go to Disney World, I am not there to people watch. I am there to live my week to the fullest with my family. I live in my own little bubble and the only way you are going to pop it is if you are in my face yelling at my kids or yelling at me. Other than that I don't really care what that person in the line on that other ride we just walked past said to their child, how they held their child, what type of stroller they use and look how old that child is in it...you get my drift.

We make our own magic. The last time I was at Disney with my kids you would have seen me pushing my stroller, with my minnie ears on and skipping through Adventureland with my older boys following.

Life is about what we make it. If I want that dad telling his kid off to ruin my vacation, it would. But it doesn't.

I love Disney and everything in it and around it. Disney provides the enviroment and Pixie Dust, it's up to us to spread it if we find empty spots.

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[CanadianPaco]

I also agree!!! There was never another vacation or place that was able to draw us from our normal world into something so magiclly and fun...for all of us. That is why we keep going back!

 

[Pooh&OurHunny]

Agree OP

 

[Nafinegar]

Something I do is to smile at children. It's so easy and they almost always smile back. If I notice a child who is dressed adorably, or enraptured with a character or sleeping sweetly, I will point them out to my husband and usually the parents notice you, noticing their child and they love it! We have complimented parents on their childrens' behavior and adorable-ness...parents seem to love that, too. One time we noticed a sleepy little boy on a bus ride. The boy's dad noticed us, noticing the boy. It happened to be my husband's birthday, and when we were ready to get off the bus, the boy's father told the little guy to tell my husband "happy birthday." The boy stood next to my DH and told him "Happy birthday." It was the BEST greeting of the day!

RIGHT ON!!! I have been the recipient of those smiles and there is nothing that makes my day brighter. Now that my kiddos are older, DH and I point and smile at the wonderful little ones.

I do think that we control our own responses to situations. Assuming that I have a suitable place to sleep and get let into the parks, I am pretty sure that I can create my own magic and hopefully a little magic for others

 

[my3sons77]

Thread starter here. I'm glad the replies have all been good ones.

Going back to the post about walking up to the little girl and telling her she is beautiful, is so sweet. Made me remember something I did once on a bus back to the MK.

I was on my way to the MK from our resort. I struck up a conversation with a very sweet lady and her young son sitting next to me. By the time we got to the MK I had this boy convinced that I was Cinderellas sister and the only reason that I wasn't wearing my fancy dress is because it was too hot. It was so cute.

 

[my3sons77]

Bumping....

 

[KellyNY]

Thread starter here. I'm glad the replies have all been good ones.

Going back to the post about walking up to the little girl and telling her she is beautiful, is so sweet. Made me remember something I did once on a bus back to the MK.

I was on my way to the MK from our resort. I struck up a conversation with a very sweet lady and her young son sitting next to me. By the time we got to the MK I had this boy convinced that I was Cinderellas sister and the only reason that I wasn't wearing my fancy dress is because it was too hot. It was so cute.

Wait a second, Cinderella had evil step sisters, did you convinced poor thing you were one of them.

 

[toddlermickey]

DH and I have been going without kids for the last four years. We enjoy it, just the two of us. For the last few years we have bought glow sticks and taken them with us when we go to the parks. We hand them out to the children at the night time parades. We of course get the parents permission first. Many happy smiles from the children.

Sometimes you have to make your own magic.

Sylvia in MN

 

[KYCruiseCrazy]

Wait a second, Cinderella had evil step sisters, did you convinced poor thing you were one of them.

You so funny LOL

 

[my3sons77]

Wait a second, Cinderella had evil step sisters, did you convinced poor thing you were one of them.

I told him I was a good sister LOL

 

[AndreaDM]

We just got back and I noticed NO bad or grumpy behavior from any cast members at all! We made a point of chatting with them and tried to be respectful and not demanding, especially at restaurants. All our servers were so nice, our waiter at Trail's End noticed how much sweet tea I was drinking so when we paid our check he brought me a big to go cup of sweet tea! It made my day!

I also tried to tell all the little princesses how pretty they were, and we handed out extra glow sticks during illuminations - one mother looked so grateful. I was there to have a magical time with my DD7 and that's exactly what it was. Well, having to move rooms at midnight due to a plumbing problem after being at MK all day was less than magical, but I didn't let that ruin the trip. I'm already trying to scheme how we can go back this fall!

 

[my3sons77]

Bump

Be happy everyone.

 

[Blackbeard]

Just returned from WDW yesterday and your comments are right on. What keeps people coming back is the way people interact with each other, cast members and guests alike. If you are open and receptive and add to the magic, you'll have a vacation to remember. If you are spoiled and demanding and expect too much, you are just not getting it. It amazes me that Disney can still live up to the incredible standards that they have set for themselves. I bet those cast members have some great stories to exchange when they get off of work!