TreesNSnow
Returning to the World
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My Disney World Dream --
When I was just a little girl, oh so long ago, (1974) my parents took all four of us children to Disney World. Of course Cinderellas castle could be seen from every where in the park. It was the ONLY thing I wanted to see! I was seven years old and extremely anxious! I must have asked my mother When are we going to get there! about ever five minutes.
My parents wanted to take their time walking around the Magic Kingdom as we did have all day in the park. There were many thrilling things to see but my main focus was Cinderellas castle. As I waited in line at the various rides and amusements my gaze was always towards the castle wondering what she was doing at that very moment. Were the step sisters in there too? Will she be happy to see me? Would I be allowed to talk to her? Would she have time to answer a few questions? Would she think I was nice? Would she like me? Could we play with her toys?
We were getting closer and closer to the castle. I could feel the excitement welling up inside me to the point I was about to explode in a million pieces! Just as we were getting close enough my mother stops me! Right across the street! Why were all of these people just standing around? Blocking my view and my way across the street?
The parade had started and there was no way we were getting across the street. It was like trying to get to the hospital but the longest circus train in the world was crossing the road. The parade was absolutely magnificent! I am sure my mother enjoyed the fact that I was distracted long enough not to burst into tears.
Finally! We were crossing the street and I RAN all the way inside!! .
To find a hallway. I ran through to the other side. Nothing. I ran around the outside of the castle. My mother was in a bit of a panic running to keep up with me while carrying my baby sister. Eventually I returned to the inside of the hallway. Very disappointed. Where is the door? I did find a door that was painted on to the walls. My thought was I am in the Magical World of Disney and Cinderellas castle, magic would open the door. I held my breath. I closed my eyes. Pressed my palms on the door then leaned in so my cheek rested against the cool, solid wall and smiled. In my mind I was saying If I have enough magic in my heart, if I think of all the wonderful things in the whole wide, beautiful, wonderful world, the door would open.
My mother must of thought I had completely lost my mind. There I was pressed against a wall of Cinderellas castle with a dreamy smile on my face. She said it was time to go and the spell was broken. The door did not open. Tears started to well up in my eyes but I didnt want to cry. I didnt want the magic I was building up in my heart to vanish. Maybe she [Cinderella] is on her way down to open the door! Maybe she is coming up the street! You go on to the rides and stuff. I am going to wait here for her. Even though I protested that Cinderellas castle was the safest place in the whole wide world, my mother thought it was best for all of us to stick together.
I took backward glances at Cinderellas castle as we walked away. I cried off and on for maybe the next 20 minutes (my poor mother). I felt like I didnt deserve to be in the Magical Kingdom because I just didnt have enough magic in me. Not enough to open the door to Cinderellas castle.
Of course there was so much more to do in the Magical Kingdom that I cheered up and had fun. I remember pulling my reluctant and overly frightened little sister right up to Captain Hook. His superbly gracious bow, how he effortlessly knelt down to our level. They way he easily put my sisters fears to rest by tickling her with a large white feather. I remember the exact shoes my sister and I were wearing (Yellow canvas buckle shoes with tiny pretty flowers). The Dumbo ride was the GREATEST feeling EVER!
So, back to the original idea of this entry. We are going to Disney World on June 16th and I tried to make reservations for Cinderellas Royal Table but they were already booked up for every day of our stay. Since this will be my daughters first visit to Disney World and we cannot dine at Cinderellas Royal Table this would be a dream come true for me and I would love to share it with my own little girl. I would LOVE to have a tour of the inside of Cinderellas castle! Just a quick tour. To once, actually open the door to Cinderellas castle. I am not saying I want to see where the cast members go in and out or any of the things that are hidden to keep the magic alive. That would be my Disney Wish come true.
When I was just a little girl, oh so long ago, (1974) my parents took all four of us children to Disney World. Of course Cinderellas castle could be seen from every where in the park. It was the ONLY thing I wanted to see! I was seven years old and extremely anxious! I must have asked my mother When are we going to get there! about ever five minutes.
My parents wanted to take their time walking around the Magic Kingdom as we did have all day in the park. There were many thrilling things to see but my main focus was Cinderellas castle. As I waited in line at the various rides and amusements my gaze was always towards the castle wondering what she was doing at that very moment. Were the step sisters in there too? Will she be happy to see me? Would I be allowed to talk to her? Would she have time to answer a few questions? Would she think I was nice? Would she like me? Could we play with her toys?
We were getting closer and closer to the castle. I could feel the excitement welling up inside me to the point I was about to explode in a million pieces! Just as we were getting close enough my mother stops me! Right across the street! Why were all of these people just standing around? Blocking my view and my way across the street?
The parade had started and there was no way we were getting across the street. It was like trying to get to the hospital but the longest circus train in the world was crossing the road. The parade was absolutely magnificent! I am sure my mother enjoyed the fact that I was distracted long enough not to burst into tears.
Finally! We were crossing the street and I RAN all the way inside!! .
To find a hallway. I ran through to the other side. Nothing. I ran around the outside of the castle. My mother was in a bit of a panic running to keep up with me while carrying my baby sister. Eventually I returned to the inside of the hallway. Very disappointed. Where is the door? I did find a door that was painted on to the walls. My thought was I am in the Magical World of Disney and Cinderellas castle, magic would open the door. I held my breath. I closed my eyes. Pressed my palms on the door then leaned in so my cheek rested against the cool, solid wall and smiled. In my mind I was saying If I have enough magic in my heart, if I think of all the wonderful things in the whole wide, beautiful, wonderful world, the door would open.
My mother must of thought I had completely lost my mind. There I was pressed against a wall of Cinderellas castle with a dreamy smile on my face. She said it was time to go and the spell was broken. The door did not open. Tears started to well up in my eyes but I didnt want to cry. I didnt want the magic I was building up in my heart to vanish. Maybe she [Cinderella] is on her way down to open the door! Maybe she is coming up the street! You go on to the rides and stuff. I am going to wait here for her. Even though I protested that Cinderellas castle was the safest place in the whole wide world, my mother thought it was best for all of us to stick together.
I took backward glances at Cinderellas castle as we walked away. I cried off and on for maybe the next 20 minutes (my poor mother). I felt like I didnt deserve to be in the Magical Kingdom because I just didnt have enough magic in me. Not enough to open the door to Cinderellas castle.
Of course there was so much more to do in the Magical Kingdom that I cheered up and had fun. I remember pulling my reluctant and overly frightened little sister right up to Captain Hook. His superbly gracious bow, how he effortlessly knelt down to our level. They way he easily put my sisters fears to rest by tickling her with a large white feather. I remember the exact shoes my sister and I were wearing (Yellow canvas buckle shoes with tiny pretty flowers). The Dumbo ride was the GREATEST feeling EVER!
So, back to the original idea of this entry. We are going to Disney World on June 16th and I tried to make reservations for Cinderellas Royal Table but they were already booked up for every day of our stay. Since this will be my daughters first visit to Disney World and we cannot dine at Cinderellas Royal Table this would be a dream come true for me and I would love to share it with my own little girl. I would LOVE to have a tour of the inside of Cinderellas castle! Just a quick tour. To once, actually open the door to Cinderellas castle. I am not saying I want to see where the cast members go in and out or any of the things that are hidden to keep the magic alive. That would be my Disney Wish come true.
Have a great trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Did you try getting ressies at Crystal Palace?? Not as exciting as CRT but if you can get an early enough time on a day they don't have EMH's, it's pretty magical being in the parks before they open) Have a fun trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!
