That one moment **TISSUE ALERT**

[lorli]

Well, thanks a lot everyone! I was doing just fine until I read this thread. I cried many times throughout our trip because I was so happy that DH actually agreed to go there (He was totally anti-Disney and anti-Florida). I had never been there and had always hoped I could take our kids.

What really did it for me was on our last day. We had to meet ME by noon so we decided to have a nice relaxing breakfast and enjoy the resort instead of hitting the parks since we also had a long drive home from the airport.

At one point we were lounging in our room when I noticed that DD7 (her birthday was the previous day) was sitting on the balcony looking out very quietly. I went to check and see if something was wrong because she's normally very active and bubbly or throwing a tantrum (no happy medium with her ), to find her sitting there quietly crying. When I asked what was wrong, she told me she was crying because she didn't want to leave. It melted my heart.

I think our dd our twins from other mothers. My dd does this every time we leave Disney and for weeks later at home wondering when we are going back.

 

[lorli]

When my dd was 5 we were watching Wishes for the ninth or tenth time and she is enamered of it still. She turns to me (I have tears in my eyes because it always make me think of our Angel in heave - we had a dd pass away at 4 months old when dd was 2) and says, "Mommy, I think Kristiana is in heaven watching wishes with us." That was the most precious thing a mother could hear.

 

[scottsod]

ok before our last trip on nov 08 my oldest ds dylan who is 10 now he
has cerebral palsey and aspergers and uses a wheelchair or a walker
he is the bigest star wars fan and all he can talk about for 6 months leading up to our trip is getting picked for jedi training. we told him over and over its not for shure that you get picked we were there for 10 days and in hs for a few so i told him we would try alot. so my dw and ds make a sign with mickey and star wars characters on it and it says in big letters the force is strong in this one!! (yoda speak) so when we 1st get to hs he says hes to scared to try and do it even though we luged the sign all over wdw. so we skip it and ride star tours like 3 times. the next time we go a day or so later we try again
this time he says he will try. we were early and my dw went and talked to a cm to make shure they could get the wheelchair up there if he was picked didnt want to crush his hopes. so im in the back waiting with 2 toddlers and ds and dw are in front row waving this sign. and guess what he got picked!!

they took him up had the jedi masters helper help my son get into position and watch out for him as he practiced as my wife watched from just off stage and i videod from the ground.

when it get to the final part were each jedi gets to fight darth vader my son YELLS at darth vader I'M NOT AFFRAID OF YOU!! wich the jedi master repeats for all to hear and he battles him verry well with ALL of the audiance cheering VERRY loudly for him and my dw bawling in tears on the side of the stage. and even after it was over the jedi master posed for pictures and they took his sign back stage and had it signed by all the cast!

it made his childhood let alone his trip! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8cxZckkcUo&feature=channel

thats why among about 10 other magic moments from that trip alone including picked for lion king pirate training and my family riding the tea cups with alice ! i love disney

 

[ToddyLu]

Here I am crying.
1. My FIL had cancer in 2004 and it was our last WDW trip with him. He had never driven a scooter before but we had one for him for this trip. He actually drove it well but this is funny.....my DH is 5"7 at 260 pounds and my BIL is 6'1" at 280....both in dark sunglasses....one on each side of the scooter....like he was the president and they were his secret service. They never left his side and helped him navigate the parks. What a special and fun picture. My BIL would call DH on his cell phone from the gate and say "Nemo has left the bus, I repeat, Nemo has left the bus" so DH could meet them and help him with Pop.

2. In 2005-we lost our home in Katrina and well as my MIL and FIL home. Katrina was 8/29 and Pop passed on 10/04. We weren't sure if we needed to do Disney that year. DH and I went anyway so he could have a break from building and fire fighting....I was fine until we stood at the end of the NYC Backdrop at MGM and they turned on the Osbourne Lights....HE is a terrific Husband and just held me while I cried.....

Thanks for letting me post and for the magic I get daily from the Dis!!

 

[svalencia1]

One of the most magical moments I remember was at Epcot. We decided to head over and begin the fun right after our plane landed and had checked in. The first ride we hopped on was Spaceship Earth. I let my two kids sit in the front row and I sat behind them. When our ride was completed I looked in front where my kids were sitting. My son (6 at the time) had tears streaming down his face. I said, "what's wrong sweetie"? He turned to me and said "I just love this place." I gave him a big hug and said "I know... I love it too"

 

[luvthemouse71]

This is why I love WDW so much...it's not just a vacation..it's a place where milestones are reached, and where people make memories that last their whole lives. I can truly say I feel badly for those people who don't understand the Disney magic.

I'm off to go rinse my face off...mascara is everywhere.

 

[Ariel Wanna-be]

Y'all are KILLIN' me here! KILLIN' me I tell ya!!!!!

 

[mrsbornkuntry]

I have two special moments, both from our first family trip in 2001. We took this trip because my then 3yo DS was in a short remission from leukemia and our family needed an escape, it was a spur of the moment trip. The first moment was when we were at then MGM Studios, we walked passed a building that had a sign out that said Mickey was in there, but he was getting ready to leave so DH said "Oh, hurry and park the stroller, DS really wants to see him" so I hurried, but the CM was shutting the doors so we said "Oh, maybe we'll see him later" and she said "oh, no, you go on in" and held the door for us. There were only a couple people in line and when it was our turn DS ran up to Mickey, gave him a hug and kissed him on the nose. It's my favorite Disney picture.

The second one on that trip was when we were riding POTC. Once we got on that same 3yo DS got scared and started whining like he was going to cry. Before I could say anything his 5yo brother starts pointing at things and distracting him saying things like "hey, Jordan, look what those pirates are doing, isn't that silly?" I was so proud of him. As a side note, that older brother is 11 now and is still very compassionate like that.

 

[cmonroe]

What feels like many years ago, it was my daughter's first trip to Disney World. She was 2 1/2 yrs old. It was a Grand Gatherings, with the 15 of us (my son wasn't born yet) walking through the Main gate at the Magic Kingdom.

As we walked through the tunnel, and rounded the circle my daughter started to see the castle appear as we made our way onto Main st. Once the castle totally came into view, her mouth dropped in awe as her eyes remained transfixed on the towering castle. She was in disbelief that the castle she had seen so many times in Cinderella, stood before her. Meanwhile, this was the first time I had brought my daughter to Disney World. In a split second, the memories of my childhood at Disney with my parents filled my body and I couldn't contain my emotions. I started crying right there on Main street.

I thought I had recovered, when we passed the bridge. My father (Grampy), who has a hard time walking, took my daughter's hand and finished the walk into Tomorrowland together. In between the second round of tears I managed to take a photo of the two. We framed it and gave it to my parents.

 

[Janet100]

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[TheDisneyGirl02]

One of my favorite Disney moments occurred when I was working at WDW. I was standing by the Castle waiting for the character to come out after Cinderella's Surprise Celebration. There was a little girl who was completely bald, obviously from some illness. She had one of those princess crowns that had the ribbons down the back of it and she looked like she was just having the time of her life. That for me was what what Disney is all about.

Another time was when I was working with Mickey Mouse in the Judge's Tent and this woman who was probably in her 80's in a wheelchair met Mickey for the first time. She was so happy that she cried. I also cried too because it was so touching.

I just love Disney magic!

 

[Janet100]

On November 1st, 2008, I surprised my 78-year-old mother, Mary Lee, with a princess breakfast at the Ankerhus Restaurant at Epcot. She just thought it was breakfast in Norway. She didn't know there would be Princesses until she got inside. One of my best friends came along with her mother. My mother will tell you that her favorite character is Snow White. She will recount how it was the very first movie that she ever saw and how the wicked witch almost scared her to death! She saw the movie the first year it came out!

I told one of the hostesses that I had a very important letter for Snow White and would they please deliver it to her. She gave me a strange look and I repeated my request. She said that she was unsure if she was here, but would try. My note explained what I had written in the above paragraph. Also told her my mom's name and what she was wearing. I kept my fingers crossed.

After a visit to our table from Mary Popins and Mulan, here comes Snow White. She asked how we were doing and if we were enjoying our breakfast. I asked her how the drawfs were doing? She said they were working very hard in the diamond mine. I asked her if she was baking them anything special? Snow White said that she had a gooseberry pie in the oven. Then she looked at my mom and asked if she was Mary Lee? Imagine her surprise when Snow White came to our table and knew her name. My mother had the look of surprise like a little girl seeing her princess for the first time. That was a priceless moment that I will never forget. Disney Magic. Mother then proceed to tell Snow White that she was her favorite and she was the first movie that she ever saw. Snow White then did a twirl and proclaimed that she didn't look one day older. Then mom asked for a picture with her princess. Before she left, I reminded Snow White not to eat any more red apples. She said, “Oh no, I don't eat red apples anymore and I’m very disappointed that they have red apples on the buffet.”

I want to thank everyone that answered my posts several months ago. I wanted to find Snow White at a restaurant. What was important to find out is that she is not always at every meal. With your help, I found out that my best chance to meet her was during the breakfast time! You guys are great on this board. Here are some pics.

 

[sasha's goofy]

I love reading everyone's moments. Disney truely is a magical place. My moment took place about 10yrs ago. I was a 30 something on a solo trip who had been to disney more times than I can count. I was getting ready to leave MK and head to another park for the afternoon. As I was walking twords the fire station out pops cinderella. There were 2 little girls walking in front of me and Cindy asked if they would help her cross the street. Cinderella then took each of the girls hands and they walked across to the center island. I remember a little gasp from me, several tears, and thinking she just made these little girls dreams come true. To this day I wonder if it was as special a moment for them as it was for me.

 

[topmonkeygirl]

This didn't happen in Disney but at Publix where I work as a cashier.

A mom, dad, and and adorable little girl were in line, unloaded their groceries, and paid for them. The whole time the little girl was being patient, just kind of standing around waiting, and after the parents paid she very politely asked if she could have a balloon. (We give balloons and coloring books out to the little ones, sometimes we don't think about it.) I said sure what color would you like she said Tinkerbell Green, not just green but Tinkerbell Green. That is one of the best Disney moments I've ever had.

Just goes to show you can take the magic with you.

 

[Cruise04]

Wow you all - I can't tell you what this has done to me besides crying - some great great great people you all are!!!! And the one after 9/11 awwww.... Thanks for what you did!


My moment was our first trip in 1999 as a family. We got married in September and as the planning of the wedding was going on we decided instead of a honeymoon that we'd go to Disney for Christmas - one of my dreams. The other one of my dreams was just taking dd there but I never thought I could because I was a single parent barely making it. Anyway, the first night - we arrive and just hung out. The next day we went to AK and then MK. We got to MK just before the tree lighting. Get my camera ready, put it up to my eyes and blammo - the tree and all of the lights on Main Street get lit. And I'm standing, literally, in the middle of Main Street, facing the tree, the camera still up to my eyes, and tears streaming down my face. I was 9 when I first went to Disney for my birthday and here we were, my dd is 9 and it has just been her birthday and we were there. We made it. I never imagined I'd ever get there again.

We have made several trips since and there's always something I find that makes me cry - and it's something different every time. Except for the American Adventure and the end of Illuminations - both do it to me everytime.

 

[fall08CP]

There is this absolutely wonderful story that I heard this summer while I was a CM. I've been searching online to see if I can find it because I don't remember all of the details, but perhaps someone else can find it.

It was about an elderly couple that had an ADR at crystal palace a few years ago. They were a bit early so he took her out in front of the castle and danced with his queen as if nobody was watching. This year they returned and the cast members knew their story. They set up a very special dinner for them again at the C. Palace and this time I believe the wife was extremely ill. He picked her up and twirled her around in front of the castle for what might be the last time. They were pics that came with the story and he was just beaming, they were so in love.

Hopefully someone can find the story- I've been looking for the last 30 mins with no luck. I just wish I could remember it better!

 

[michael's mom]

Okay, so I have been reading for about 30-40 minutes now and crying during almost every post. I am always saddened by people who think Disney is just another vacation spot. I have now read 76 posts that say differently.

This is why I love Disney!

I do have a few moments to share.

The first is actually my DH's moment, and truth that anyone can become a kid again. DH was 8 the first and only time his parents took him to WDW. They were "world travelers" and didn't really get the Disney thing. To top it off, my DH wasn't the best behaved kid either. All he wanted was to meet Donald Duck. As the trip was nearing a close, and DH never saw Donald, he apparently threw the worlds biggest fit (pretty bad being 8 and all). So, fast forward 13 years when DH (then DBF) comes to WDW with my family, extended and all, probably 20 of us. He ran down Main Street with more excitement than many young children. Thinking back, it was so cool. When we went to the Judges Tent to finally meet Donald, DH had a smile on his face that would melt your heart. He chose WDW as our honeymoon spot (even though I secretly wished for it).

My "magical moments" happened in June of 2007 when we took our DS (then 14mon) for his first trip. I had no expectations of magic with DS at this early age. I went into that trip thinking, this is a trip for the grownups and he's here for the ride. Well, I couldn't have been more wrong. I had read on wdwinfo.com that the barber shop on Main St. specialized in first haircuts. Now, DS needed one at 8 months (darn hair grows like weeds), but I refused! Our first day in the parks, we walked into the barber shop and my baby boy wasn't a baby anymore. She sat him on that chair, spoke to him in the most calming, melodic, hypnotizing voice and he was mesmerized. He stared out the door just listening to her. She reminded me of a fairy from Sleeping Beauty...shape and all I don't know if there was any better place for him to get his first haircut. I cry thinking about how special that moment was for DH, my parents, and myself.

This same trip, but the last day in the park, we had had enough of AK. It was just soooo hot that we needed to head back to the resort. We decided to catch FotLK if it was playing soon. We got in about 10 minutes before the show started, sat up almost to the top of the bleachers and waited. To be honest, I was just relieved to have airconditioning! As soon as the music started and the performers came out, DS stood up on my dad's legs and made the most beautiful sounds any mother could hear. He was oohing and aahing like only a baby can. He was jumping up and down, grunting with excitement. He had his very first magical experience in Disney and when I looked up at my dad (for whom DS was named) he wiped a tear from his eye. There I was, thinking that I wouldn't be able to make memories with DS until he was older, emersed in the middle of the single most important memory that I have of Disney (20+ visits). FotLK will always be on my list of "must do no matter what's" because I can never think of it without tearing up! Now that DS will be almost 3, I cannot wait to be with him when he experiences this again!


Thank you to all who have shared, and provided me with the opportunity to share my story. It's always great to shed tears of happiness...even if that happy Disney memory comes from something sad.

 

[bostonsnana]

My moment was years ago when my daughter was about four or five. Cinderella was favorite character. During the nighttime parade, Cinderella looked right at my daughter and waved and blew her a kiss. The look on my beautiful daughter's face was worth every penny we spent on that vacation. That was at least fifteen years ago and I still can't think about it without crying. That's the Disney magic; there's no way to describe it to people who haven't experienced it.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

nevermind. wrong thread.

 

[quantumottle]

Here I am, a grown man, with tears on my eyes at my desk, while I keep this window open at work. Thanks, Disers!

Yes, what he said...