Random Acts of Kindness

[tacomaranch]

During free dining I had 7 CS credits left and we were leaving that day. I went into a CS place and bought 7 people lunch! Only one person said thank you.

A fellow Diser left a case of water for us and upon leaving I gave out what was left over so it didn't go to waste.

It was also MNSSHP on the Sept. 29 so I made little bags for halloween with stickers, candy, etc. I then gave them to mousekeeping, bus drivers, CM's and children that we being good and even those being bad. It was so much fun to give them away!

 

[AdventureGuru]

I was driving and coming up to a red light. The line was backed up far enough and there was a man waiting to cross over 3 lanes of traffic. I realized I would have just cut him off and made this difficult for him...So, I made sure I was clear and backed up to give him enough room to get thru...he waved and was thankful...made me happy...

 

[djblu883]

a few years back my next door neighbor was gone when their daughter arrived...she went to the door only to come back to a flat tire and no cell phone...she came to my house to ask to use my phone to call for help...I told her not to worry I'd change her tire so she didn't have to wait a long time for help to arrive...after my son (8 at the time) and I got done she offered my son 5 bucks for the help...we both told her NO...and told her the next time she saw someone that was in need , to help them out and think of us!!! My son is a grown man now and he often does random acts of kindness and always asks that they pay it forward!!!!!!!!

 

[Nedebpats]

this past Aug, we also gave away our fast passes a few times and twice when leaving one of the parks early afternoon we gave our double stroller to a couple of people that had a couple of little ones and looked like they could use it.

 

[willoughbyclan]

When seeing a family or couple taking a picture my husband and I will ALWAYS ask if we can take the pic for them. Usually I end up taking the pic since my husband is a little nervous with a camera. I didn't think of doing this, though, until we realized how often we ask someone to take our picture for us. Sometimes I will be told that they don't won't me to take the picture for them and I sometimes think they might be afraid it is just a tactic to steal their camera. Unfortunately, I've heard about this type of scam before myself, but I try not to let that scare me, and I keep believing in the good of people. I just keep offering and I don't hesitate to hand someone my camera to take our picture.

We also have given fastpasses away, as well as an extra day on a park ticket we were not going to use, just found someone at the ticket booth buying tickets. I doubt you can do this anymore since Disney starting using the finger scan.

Just this past week my 13 yr old daughter was treated with a random act of kindness. I had taken my 3 younger dds into their lunchroom at school. The school was serving something and toast. I never take my purse or money in with me, just my minvian keys, so I had no money. My 13 yr old keeps going on all thru the tray line and while we were at the table about how she is hungry and would really like a peice of toast. The lunch ladies ignored her but the custodian didn't miss a beat. He promptly went back into the lunchline and presented a peice of toast to her. I am proud to said that I didn't even have to prompt her to say thanks, she was shocked.

I also will leave coupons that I don't plan to use on the counter with the product at that store.

 

[cyjmhill]

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[LittleBlue22]

If kid drops something I'll pick it up and give it to them. Esp. if its a binky or safety blanket. I'll try and make the kids smile as they're waiting in line. Better them smiling than screaming

 

[cyjmhill]

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I really like this thread.

 

[rhonhod]

Last night our neighbors oldest daughters husband was in a horrible car accident, being the middle daughter's 14th birthday, My husband and our 13 year old daughter and myself threw her a small but loving birthday party. There were only 7 of us here.

 

[cyjmhill]

Last night our neighbors oldest daughters husband was in a horrible car accident, being the middle daughter's 14th birthday, My husband and our 13 year old daughter and myself threw her a small but loving birthday party. There were only 7 of us here.

What a wonderful thing!!!!

 

[EEYOREMAMA]

Cy What a wonderful idea

I try to live my life "doing unto others as I would want them to do unto me." I have this on my board at school and the students get a verbal reminder in my room if I don't see them practice this. I've noticed too many times, kindess missing from the Disboard as well. It takes so little to turn someone day's around.

I always go up to a student that is sad. I never ask them why (none of my business unless they choose to share), I just smile and try to take their mind off of their problem for a few moments. Usually I can get them to laugh and feel better. If I can make a child smile, my day is complete.

I like to talk to strangers in line and will often let them go in front of me, especially if they appear in a hurray. I will always yield the right of way in a merge, because it usually means more to the other car than to me to go first.

If a student is paying for lunch in the cafeteria in front of me, I will sometimes put their lunch on my tab.

At WDW or other parks, if I see a family taking turns taking photos, I usually offer to take a picture of them all together. I know when someone has offered to do that for me, it has meant a great deal.

Little things mean so much and little by little, we CAN make a difference and change the world. I truly believe that.

 

[passporterfan13]

I was watching Myuki the candy Lady at Epcot and got chosen for a candy.(I had been on two separate occasions each time waiting patiently as I know she looks for so I was pretty psyched) There was one little boy there with his grandmother and they were waiting very patiently. He looked so disappointed when Myuki left so I offered him mine. He was so cute though and said no thank, he would get his own another time.

 

[Coreena]

This is so refreshing!!! It would seem that Random Acts of Kindness and WDW would go hand-in-hand... wish it was always that way! My favorite thing to do is make it a point to congratulate newlyweds in the park - because they usually stand out with the top hat mouse ears and the veil mouse ears! And - of course - I have taken quite a few pictures for families who would like to ALL get in the shot!!! Thanks to all who posted here - reading this has really made my day!!!

 

[WeirdTigger27]

My husband and I had breakfast at the Cape May Cafe. As we were led to our table we saw a young Japanese couple with "baby" Chip and Dale plushies. They were SO cute I pointed them out to my hubby. Well, Dale was coming around and they got up to take pictures. So I got up and asked if they wanted me to take their picture with Dale. They were so happy! After words I asked where they got their plushies, they said Tokyo. So much for that! They also wanted to return the favor and took this picture of us:

They even have a video of Dale dancing for my birthday(the waitress was singing). I wish we had traded e-mails!

I also traded pins with two kids just because they asked me to. Is it selfish on my part because it makes me happy and they are so cute?

 

[dvc at last !]

Eeyoremama,

In our classroom we also use -

" treat others as you would like to be treated "

You are correct- a smile and conversation goes a long way when a child is troubled.

 

[EEYOREMAMA]

Eeyoremama,

In our classroom we also use -

" treat others as you would like to be treated "

You are correct- a smile and conversation goes a long way when a child is troubled.

dvc at last

I'm so glad that others pass this "aura" around. If we believe it and live our lives modeling this saying, we are teaching our students so much more than their ABCs. Thank you for teaching the good teach!!

 

[cybrkitn]

We spread some around at MGM and MK during the parades. We were in the second row along the parade routes and I let a few younger kids get in front so they could have a better view of the parade. One of the kids was from the U.K. and the father thanked me for letting his DD have a better view. It made me feel so good that I could make a family feel a little "Disney Magic". We have a DS4 so I understand when a child is still small and can't see the parade good. They miss out on so much unless the child is on a parent's shoulders.

 

[ArelysAdriana]

I was at Magic Kingdom back in April waiting outside of a gift shop for my friend on Main Street during the Spectro Magic parade. I'm really short, so I had a hard time seeing and the man in front of me took notice. He was there with his wife and kids and he turned to me, smiled and moved to stand behind his wife and motioned to me to stand where he was standing. It was really sweet and I thanked him a bunch of times.

Just minutes later, these two adorable little kids were standing behind me trying to watch the parade. I turned and told them that they could stand in front of me so they could see better. Both of their eyes lit up and they got so excited. They watched the whole parade with these wide, amazed eyes and a front-row view. Their parents thanked me over and over again and the man who originally moved for me, smiled at me and gave me a thumbs up.

 

[Motherofafae]

Thank you all for such wonderful posts! What a way to make every one feel good! :
Thank you for your kindness!

 

[luvmikids]

You guys are AWESOME