Our Dream Granted--"The Big Kahuna"

[michygoomy]

I tried to stay away from this forum because I didn't want any "dream" expectations, and I didn't say a word to my family about YOAMD.

They caught on early in our trip when they saw everyone with dream fast-passes, but I still told them not to expect anything and that having the vacation was our dream.

One morning we (me, DH, DS13, DD11 & DD2) were supposed to go to TL, but I decided to stay back with the toddler to have a quiet morning out of the sun. DH took the kids instead. While waiting in line, DH went off to the bathroom and DS went to find a park map, and DD11 was approached and told she would be the "Big Kahuna" for the day! When DH got back, he was unimpressed at first, but then got excited.

DD got a special "Big Kahuna" chair near the wave pool, they all got a tour of the park by Alex, the life guard, free towel rentals and a free big refillable mug. They also got two bags of donuts which they were more excited about than anything . OK, so they were pretty good doughnuts.

DD got a medal to wear around her neck and at each line the CMs would welcome her as the "Big Kahuna".

They were all pretty excited--they called me back at the resort to see if I wanted to come out, but I decided not to and let them enjoy their day without the toddler slowing them down!

 

[LaLaroo78]

Pretty Cool!

 

[toadwoman]

We leave Saturday! I told my crew the same thing. Don't expect anything but it will be great if we do win something.

Glad your family had a good day at TL!

 

[indigoxtreme]

How fun, I am glad for your family.

 

[Thumpersmom]

How cool!

My family would love this!!!!!

 

[Simbee3]

That is so cute.

 

[lynninpa]

How wonderful! My Granddaughter was also choosen as the "Big Kahua For The Day" at TL during our trip last August!

 

[rentayenta]

Very cool. Nice to see the water parks get to grant dreams too!

 

[Stepharia]

Too cute. This is the first I've heard about the Big Kahuna.

 

[mindymouse1]

Awesome. Sounds like it was great.

 

[tacomaranch]

That sounds so fun! Congrats

 

[skater]

I try to stay away from these threads too, but I'm glad I read this one. Its sounds so fun and cute!

 

[Dmcuth]

That's a new one! Will hit the waterpark in August - will keep on the lookout. Congrats !

 

[Dizneydaz]

That's really great! My DD7, too, would be most excited about the 2 bags of mini-donuts-they are her favorite snack at WDW!

We'll be there in Sept., so who knows??? I'm not going to mention it to her though. Don't want her to expect anything and be disappointed.

 

[kdzbear]

What an exciting honor! Congrats!

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Very cool Mich. She must have been super excited!!!! WTG Sam.

 

[Magical Hoosier]

Go deal! That is so neat. I didnt realize that the water parks got the same dream deals. That is really cool!

 

[pinkerbell]

Congrats!!!! I love reading about these dreams..

 

[clownfish1452]

Congrats. How fun. Thank You for sharing.

Sarah

 

[Kanga1]

Congratulations! However, I don't think this was a YOAMD event. I think TL does this every day of every year. My DD was the "Big Kahuna" on our trip in June 2006. We got the exact same prizes as you did! Nonetheless, this was a VERY magical moment!! Congrats again!!