Most Magical WDW Moment?

[disneyfanforever]

Thank you Emily for sharing your story. I can't even tell you how much it touched me. It made me look at things with so much more perspective.

 

[cujochurch]

During our last trip right at the beginning of the 100 years celebration we were eating at the Brown Derby in MGM. On the way out I noticed a male (i am female) CM with the same name as I. I said "we have the same name". I had on a GOH badge. He pointed to it and asked if I would like an official name tag. I asked if he was kidding and he said we just switched over to the 100 years ones and that if I returned tomorrow he would have hos old one for me. I was so excited. DH and I returned the next day and he came out and gave it to me. He even apoligized for there being 2 holes in it, where they pin their service pins on it. Are you kidding, I was SOOO excited to get a real CM name tag. DH was just as excited as I was. It is still on display in our living room.

 

[welovedisneyx4]

I am really excited...this is my 1st post!! I have been reading the boards for about a year and used the advice to plan our last trip and finally decided to register so I can post replies.

My most magical moment happened on my first trip to Disney, which was my honeymoom. I had always wanted to go to Disney, but my parents didn't have much of a desire to, so I never made it. While planning for our honeymoon, my husband knowing I had never been, suggested Disney. I was ecstatic!!! (He had been several times.) Anyway, when we got there and were preparing to board the ferry to MK (our first day there), everyone was standing in place looking toward the Contempary. As we were wondering what was going on, we realized they were looking at the Space Shuttle that had taken off on the coast. It was completely awesome. We had no idea about the lift off time or anything, it was just pure luck. It was a wonderful way to start my honeymoon and first Disney trip.

We have since been 4 more times w/ our DD and DS and my in-laws. I am trying to work in a 2005 trip, we usually go about every 3 years, but I am really pullling for one sooner this time!! I need a Disney fix!

 

[Zippa D Doodah]

welovedisneyx4, welcome!!! <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_3_36.gif' border=0></a>

 

[grumpyandbashful]

Emily, your story was beautiful - thanks so much for sharing it.

My DH's MMM is one of those "small" moments, but still something he'll never forget. My kids are very conservative about rides. When my oldest DS was 9, he finally got up the courage to ride Space Mountain. DH went in with him, and the whole time in line, DS's had was cold and sweaty, with a death grip on my DH! After the ride, he had a huge grin on his face, wanted to ride it again, and his hand was warm and dry. DH loves to tell this story over and over again. . . .WDW is a great place for rites of passage experiences!

 

[Squishy]

I just registered for this board after being a lurker for a year or so just so I can reply to this forum! You all made me cry just reading the magical moments all of you were so nice to share.

My Magical Moment happened last year. I am 26 years old and I saw WDW for the first time last year. What made it so special is I shared my first time with my DS (then 2 years old). When we first walked in, we saw Minnie Mouse and did the requisite autograph thing, but my son wasn't too thrilled with it. Then he saw Cinderella's Castle, and he said "castle, Momma!" with such wonderment. We both just stared at that castle, and I felt like I was 3 with him. Then, the Suprise Show with all the Characters started up, and I put him on my shoulders. I just started crying both because it was so amazing that I was finally here, and because I was able to share it with my little boy. No one else existed to us, even though we had gone with his Daddy and his Mee-ma and Pee-pa. I am crying even now as I write this.

We're going back this year, and I hope I don't lose it again! The Magic of Disney does strange things to you!

 

[10drum]

When I was a child(many decades ago), my brother, sister and I always wanted our parents to take us to Disney Land, and we never went.

About 7 years ago my wife and children began asking, "When can we go to Disney World?" Well they finally talked me into it, in 1998. I reluctantly agreed and made the arrangements.

We stayed at the poly resort and after we checked in we took the Monorail to the MK. As we were walking up to the MK, the tune "When you wish upon a star" was playing, and at that very moment, it was if I were 10 years old again, and had finally made it to Disney Land. I realized, that it was really MAGIC.

We've been back every year since.

People I work with think we're nuts(for spending the money). I only reply "How can you put a price on something that makes you feel 10 years old again, and again, and again?"

Every trip is magical.

 

[FranP]

We have been going to WDW since the beginning - probably 30 or more times - as a couple and with our children.

The most magical time we spent there was 6 years ago when our daughter was married in the Wedding Pavillion - what a beautiful day!!

A close second, though, was last year's trip in May with our daughter's Concert and Show Choirs for a competition trip (she is the teacher!!!) - seeing those high school kids sing and dance on the stage in Epcot Center and knowing it was our daughter's teaching ability that got them there was spectacular!!!

On the last night of their trip, my husband and I gave the group a dessert party on the Lower French Island (you all know it, it's one of the best viewing places for Illuminations between France and Great Britain) during Illuminations. On the terrace above them was a wedding coctail party. At the end of Illuminations there is a beautiful song (the name escapes me at the moment) and the kids realized they were playing their song from Show Choir - they lined up and began to perform. At the same time some of the members of the bridal party above them realized the kids were singing and dancing and the bride and groom and all their guests stood at the rail while the kids sang directly to them - what a special moment for the students and for the bride and groom. There were lots of tears and hugs among the wedding party and the choirs!!!!

The kids then left the park and boarded their bus to go home to New Jersey - but what a memory!!!!!

 

[grumpyandbashful]

...welcome to the DIS boards!
Keep the great stories coming, everyone !

 

[FatCow]

When a CM saw how enthusiastic my daughter was after riding BTMRR, she told us to stay in our seats and take two more rides without lining up! Yes... three rides within 10 minutes!!!!

Oh, and we were called to sit in the special area (Liberty Bridge?) for Spectromagic after a CM saw me with my tripod, wide-angle lens, etc preparing to tape Spectromagic.

 

[dpuck1998]

Let me preface this story with "I love disney and spend lots of time there" but this moment took place at Universial on our Disney trip this summer. We spent a day at US but 8 days at Disney.

We have two boys age 4 and 2 at the time. We went to the Barney show at US. My 2 year old loved the show and was dancing the whole time. At the end of the show they play the "I Love you...you love me" song. As soon as it started the 2 year old who was sitting by grandma walked by Mom and Dad to go to see 4 year old brother and give him a big "I Love you song" hug and dance. It was heartwarming.

We have lots of Disney Magical moments too....but that Barney moment just sticks in my head

 

[castlegazer]

WELCOME TO THE DIS
FranP, Squishy, and Welovedisneyx4

Wow, this thread brought out the vets and the lurkers - great job OP!

 

[aladdinsgirl]

What great stories! Our MMM happened in December while on vacation with my parents and 19 year old sister. DH and I love WDW and vacation there on a regular basis. My family has been to the Magic Kingdom on several day trips while in Florida, but they haven't been to Epcot or MGM in 15 years. They never stayed on-site before or been to Animal Kingdom. DH and I starting planning this trip in July, 2002--we really wanted them to have an awesome time.

The whole week was magical, I can't explain how much joy I had seeing my parents act like kids again. My dad is under quite a bit of stress with his job and financial responsibilities, to see him completely relax and forget about all that for a week was a blessing to me.

The highlight of the week was during Fantasmic!, both of my parents were cheering and clapping and hooting for Mickey when he defeated evil like a bunch of 10 year olds--it was great!! My parents are young (both 55) and in good health, but I know they won't be around forever. Having this week with them, DH and my sister was priceless, we made memories I'll cherish forever.

We're all planning on going again in December, I can't wait!!

Krista

 

[RickinNYC]

Another moment would definitely have to be a trip we made in April, 2002. As a resident of NYC, the city was in chaos after 9/11 and the pain and grief just didn't seem to shake itself. Plus, the weeks following, on a beautiful fall day, the smell of the fires and smoke would waft over our neighborhood. It was so hard to let go when we were reminded daily that the towers were no longer there.

The sadness was pretty intense. Like so many others, lost a lot of friends. It was strange to get together for a drink and have a good time. We felt guilty, we felt we should be doing something more important or noble. We didn't think it was right to move on and enjoy ourselves.

But a few friends of mine and I and my partner decided that we really, truly needed to get away. Disney World was our first choice.

I'll never forget checking in to the resort and taking the shuttle bus to MK. We were all incredibly quiet, barely whispering to each other. Again, we felt guilty and frivolous.

Then we walked through the turnstyles and made our way to Main Street. Looking around at the masses of people, the smiling faces, the laughing children, the quiet music, everything around us. But most of all, looking down the street to see Cinderella's Castle looming over everything.

I felt my partner's hand reach for mine. I reached for my friend Diana's, she in turn for her fiancee. We stood there. Four adults, hand in hand. Not a word. Nothing was said. Lots of tears were shed that moment. And a huge weight was lifted.

My buddy Rocco quietly said, "Let's go have us some big fun." And you know something? We did!

 

[mckryan]

Originally posted by RickinNYC
Mine was on our most recent trip to WDW last October.

And us trip report junkies are still waiting for you to finish your report!!

 

[mariessas_mom]

It is impossible to pick just one.

1. Our very first morning at MK on our 1st visit to WDW. We were walking down Main Street and my DH and then 2 year old DD were in front of me skipping their way past the bakery (those lovely smells) with the castle up ahead. I have a picture of them from the back mid-skip. There will never be that first time feeling again.

2. On our second trip, we were at the MK. We had just arrived from Dallas a few hours before and the very 1st thing we did is go see the Belle show at the fairytale garden and my DD (then 4) was picked to be Lumiere in the show. What a great way to start our trip!

3. I always feel magic when watching Illuminations especially when the earth first appears!!!

4. My daughter didn't eat a bit or stop smiling at CRT breakfast because those princesses just kept coming!!

I could go on and on and on..........

 

[RickinNYC]

Originally posted by mckryan
And us trip report junkies are still waiting for you to finish your report!!

(hanging my head in shame and embarrassment)

 

[mckryan]

Originally posted by RickinNYC
(hanging my head in shame and embarrassment)

At least you didn't stop the report *before* you popped the question! I hope you'll post soon!

To stay on topic, I would guess that my most magical moment was when we stood at the ropes in the MK. There was the castle, all shiny and ready for a new day. We were near the front of the line, and we did MK commando-style for that whole day. It was my first visit ever, and now I'm hooked!

 

[aladdinsgirl]

mckryan--just wanted to say hello to a fellow Krista/Christa. It's not too often I find someone with my name!!

Krista

 

[mckryan]

Originally posted by aladdinsgirl
mckryan--just wanted to say hello to a fellow Krista/Christa. It's not too often I find someone with my name!!

Krista

I think I've seen a couple of posts from you before and thought the same thing! There definitely aren't a lot of us around, are there? Is that your given name or was it shortened from something. Mine is Christina, but my family has always called me Christa.