Random Acts of Kindness, Spread the Disney Magic!

[3princes+1princess]

When we went to dw 2 Christmases ago, we filled those little bags (the bridal ones) with a candy cane, a chocolate and salt water taffy. Then we put a tag in it 'thanks for making our holiday magical'. We randomly handed them to the CMs. We had about 100 of them for our 9 day trip. It was so fun to see the kids do this. Once, after my kid handed it to a security person, he came up to me and told me that no one has ever done such a kind thing and it made his day. Others were just shocked and smiled. Others just looked confused . I would do it again if we went back.....even if they just tossed it. It was a fun way for us to show our gratitude...especially to those that never fet thanks. We have a lot to the custodians that clean up messes all day.

I also made Minnie Mouse clippies for girls hair and randomly gave those out to little girls.

If you want to...do it. Even if it brings one smile...it's worth it.

 

[Jennybump]

I think some ppl want to believe that kindness doesn't matter because it gives them an excuse for not being meaningfully kind themselves. Almost everyone appreciates having their hard work acknowledged, whether with a small token or kind words. I mean seriously, how many ppl here send flowers to their spouse or employee to show appreciation, even though they are "useless"? It's because the beauty of the flowers brings joy. I'm guessing that the CM whose job it is to notice each person and, what was it, hand out little tokens of appreciation like stickers, understand the value of a wide range of gestures. And besides rocks fit in pockets a LOT better than a bouquet of flowers! I love this idea and will find ways of my own to implement it.
For instance, at our last trip I was unaware of pin swapping and what a booming hobby it is. But I witnessed a little girl trading a pin with a CM, and she offered him his choice of her pins. "I get to choose??" He said. He was so tickled bc he sai that usually guests just give the CM their least favorite pin, they don't let them choose. So it really is the little things.

 

[tinkerbells mum]

OP I think it is great that your DS wants to do something nice for the CMs . On our last trip we made tip envelopes, my DD then aged 10 decorated them all with disney stickers and stick on jewels. She loved doing it. After we had eaten at 1900 Park Fare paid our bill and given the tip envelope our waitress came practically running back to our table with a huge grin on her face to thank us for the beautiful envelope I wouldn't in anyway expect her to keep the envelope but at that moment something very small had made her very happy. The small things do count. You should be very proud of your DS for thinking of other people xx

 

[Sgt Mickey]

I think the best way to practice random acts of kindness is to use the manners you (hopefully) were raised with. Hold a door open for someone whose hands are full, give away a fastpass, give away a pin, let someone have your seat.

I think the idea of giving rocks to employees is hilarious!! I'd love to see what they do with it, after the giver walks away. Probably toss it out, I'm sure. If you want to give them something, why not cash? Oh wait-because it's cash, right? We keep that!!

Keep it what Disney are you going to? They get my cash one or or another

I think the rocks are cute. Maybe if you write thank you on the back My oldest son had a rock collection so he used to give them to peopleand they were non decorated. His godfather kept his rock he gave him when he was three for years. He said it was the best gift ever because he knew how important rocks were to him.

 

[scrappinginontario]

OP, I'm sorry some are being negative about the gifts you chose to give from the heart.

This post was not created for people to say whether they agree disagree with others, we were asked what we've done to Spread the Disney Magic. Clearly some here could use some magic shared with them!

On our last trip when my DD was 3 1/2 we shared FPs with a young boy and his mom so that they could ride Splash Mountain. The ride had been shut down for a couple of hours and when it reopened we happened to be in front of the normal line so got on the ride and did not need to use our FPs. When we came out we walked by a young boy who was disappointed and almost in tears that they did not have time to wait in line. We offered our FP's and he said thank you over and over again! To this day more than 6 months later, my DD will still talk about how happy the boy was when we shared our FP's! Teaching children young to be kind and share is a gift that will last a lifetime!

We are also ones who enjoy bringing extra glow bracelets to share with those around us waiting for fireworks or parades.

Last August I was also able to provide a meal to a family. We had a CS credit left that we could not use before we left the next day so I went up to people in line at Earl of Sandwich and after asking a couple of people found someone who allowed me to share this dining credit with them. It felt good to share it rather than allow it to go to waste!

Thank you for this post OP. I'm enjoying learning from others (and skipping over the critical words I don't care to read.)

 

[DandSx2]

to the OP do what you feel is best to thank those around you.

 

[Robbi]

All of the characters from both Rudolph and Charlie Brown should go on the Dr. Phil show. There must be a specialist on the board of either his or Robin's foundations that deal with cartoon character issues. They can argue with each other and then go off to a clinic at the end of the show.

 

[squirrel]

I can tell you that the CM do remember. My niece made two rock creatures to give to the Chef's at Pop since they would be making her special lactose free food while we were on vacation.

We wrapped them up and she gave one to the chef she had the year before and one to the new chef. She was so upset when the new chef opened his and one of the rocks eyes had come off. He said something like it makes it more special.

The next year I took my youngest niece (other one's sister) and the chef we saw the year before came over and we talked. He told my younger niece to tell her sister that he was taking good care of her rock. I think he even brought it out one day when he saw us at the food court.

 

[Hollywoodhaha]

As a cast member, I would cherish that rock always.
From an adult, yes it would be a little bit weird..
but from a child it would melt my heart that he/she took the time to paint it and thought of others enough to hand one out. The most I ever had was a guy ask if I wanted his french fries he wasn't allowed to bring into the building

Bring those rocks and have him make our day!

 

[my4girls10]

My DDs made little gifts for their favorite princesses on our last trip. We handed every one of them out! My favorite moments from that trip were watching my girls interact with the princesses upon giving their little gift. I'll never forget it!! Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

ETA: Snow White, Ariel, Jasmine, and Aurora were so gracious to my girls as well. I don't know what happened after we left, but if it had been me on the receiving end, I would treasure such a sweet action by a small child!

 

[DisneyWalle]

I didn't pay attention to the date of this thread.

OP, I think your son's idea about handing CMs the Star Wars rocks is a cute idea. Please don't allow the negativity that is all over these boards to impact your decision. I think its wonderful that you are encouraging your son to give to others. Plus, I think he is a sweet boy to want to give back. Enjoy your vacation!

Another point to consider. Handing the CM is an immediate acknowledgement of their kindness. Writing to guest relations or visiting guest relations to fill out an experience card, is also a wonderful thing to do for the castmember. But their feedback for the cards isn't immediate and they have no connection to really what guest appreciated their "magic". Doing both seems like the perfect solution.

My mother was a school teacher for over 30 years. You wouldn't believe the amount of student made gifts that she would receive. She kept a lot of the gifts proudly displaying them in our house amongst the stuff my sister and I made for her.

 

[LindaBabe]

I'd be thrilled if people of all ages would just be courteous and polite. In recent years, there's been a noticeable decline in civility in the parks.