What is your Disney shameful secret?

[Disney Cat]

Forgive me disers for I have sinned...again...this past weekend...and therefor must add to my long list of shameful secrets.

I parked at the Fantasia Mini-Golf Course so that I could park for free when I couldn't remember the name of the ts restaurant at the boardwalk.

feeling nostalgic, I lied to the POR security dude, said I had a dinner ressie at boatwrights, and caught the boat to DTD. It get's worse. On the return ride back to POR, a really sweet lady in a wheelchair started asking me about my stay at POR, i.e. what location, doncha just love it, etc. Instead of being honest, I made up some answers... "Oak Manor, Ma'am." "Of Course."

Overhearing my conversation, the kind, no reason to think I'm a fraud - single dad sitting behind me offered his two cents and an invitation to drinks after we docked.
Actually, I'm not entirely a fraud- I declined the offer.

I'm seriously going to hell.

Ok, NOW your talking shameful secrets! Wohoo!

A) Sometimes, when I go to park at Disneyland, I tell the parking attendant that I am meeting relatives in the RV area and they let me park on the ground level, which is awesome! Or....

B)...if the attendant isn't looking, I drive through the cones (another plus to a small car) and drive around to closer parking.

and the BIG one......

C) On more than one occasion, I have gone to WDW and not told ANYONE in my immediate family. (Don't worry, no husband or kids to deceive). I just call my family members a few times during my stay (mindful of the time difference) and say things like "Yeah, my day was good. Nothing new happening at work to speak of. How is your day going?" I am not actually lying, just not being totally forthcoming.

I may be going to hell, too. Do you think we will see Mr. Toad in his automobile in HELL???

 

[Singledad]

... 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea!

I am totally envious of you of this one. I saw this ride before it was removed, just sitting there... waiting for someone to let us ride... I remember this very strongly from my childhood trip(s). I didn't know why they had that just wasting away there. It looked liked SO MUCH FUN!

So.. was it?

 

[Sukhbir]

I have never been to Walt Disney World . I know, its shameful. I hope to go soon , though and experience the magic of WDW for myself. ::

 

[Madisonsmom45]

I see far more big kids (adults) having meltdowns, than the little ones they have in tow. I chuckle over this.....Ahhhhhhhhhhhh. The power of freedom of thought.
To all on their up coming vacations to the pixie dust capitol. Have fun.

 

[Disneyfan71]

I get emotional when thinking about WDW or seeing pictures of it. Well the MK more so than others.

 

[princessdawn2011]

Adults only day would be wonderful or at least w/o large groups of unsupervised kids (cheerleaders, class trips, HS band, athletic teams).

Fall asleep on "small world" all the time.

Night-time shows (wishes, illuminations, the new memories display)
& any cool Disney story or blog make me cry. Tears of joy!

 

[Disneyfan71]

Adults only day would be wonderful or at least w/o large groups of unsupervised kids (cheerleaders, class trips, HS band, athletic teams).

Fall asleep on "small world" all the time.

Night-time shows (wishes, illuminations, the new memories display)
& any cool Disney story or blog make me cry. Tears of joy!

I've actually come close to falling asleep on "It's a Small World." Although it's a classic and have ridden it every time I've been.

 

[Disneyfan71]

Ok, NOW your talking shameful secrets! Wohoo!

A) Sometimes, when I go to park at Disneyland, I tell the parking attendant that I am meeting relatives in the RV area and they let me park on the ground level, which is awesome! Or....

B)...if the attendant isn't looking, I drive through the cones (another plus to a small car) and drive around to closer parking.

and the BIG one......

C) On more than one occasion, I have gone to WDW and not told ANYONE in my immediate family. (Don't worry, no husband or kids to deceive). I just call my family members a few times during my stay (mindful of the time difference) and say things like "Yeah, my day was good. Nothing new happening at work to speak of. How is your day going?" I am not actually lying, just not being totally forthcoming.

I may be going to hell, too. Do you think we will see Mr. Toad in his automobile in HELL???

Oh you are too funny But I like that.

 

[Disneyfan71]

My other shameful secret. I am probably one of the few who actually miss Mr. Toads Wild Ride at the MK!

 

[EvilQueenT]

We need to emphasize the fun we had that they never got to... and only because we're old. We got to swim in Bay Lake, we enjoyed River Country, we rode Mr. Toad's Wild Ride and 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea! We saw the trolly or rode it. And we got to ride the Skyway from Fantasyland to Tomorrowland!!

And when I'm in the parks.... I'm pretty sure that my grey hairs turn black and my wrinkles smooth out!!

lol my husband still can't get over the fact that the skyway buckets are gone.

 

[Joolish1313]

I am jealous of all the people who live close enough drive to WDW in a few hours. Waiting for airfare to go on sale just stinks

 

[MKCP1984]

We need to emphasize the fun we had that they never got to... and only because we're old. We got to swim in Bay Lake, we enjoyed River Country, we rode Mr. Toad's Wild Ride and 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea! We saw the trolly or rode it. And we got to ride the Skyway from Fantasyland to Tomorrowland!!

And when I'm in the parks.... I'm pretty sure that my grey hairs turn black and my wrinkles smooth out!!

Ohhh the memories!!! Way back then, I remember swimming at River Country a few times, just a simple watering hole without all the hype. and the skyway was one of my favorites from my very first visit to WDW.

And a shameful secret re: Mr.Toads Wild Ride: At the very end of the ride, right before the car would approach and open the doors, my friends and I would SCREAM (like --terrified screaming!) So, the doors would open to the mass of waiting people (kids and all) and the panicked looks on their faces somehow amused us.

 

[MKCP1984]

I am jealous of all the people who live close enough drive to WDW in a few hours. Waiting for airfare to go on sale just stinks

I totally agree!! and the gas is cheaper around WDW too compared to here in Chicagoland.

 

[Snickals]

1.) More of a rant here, but I hate it when people are geographically impaired. For example, when I was making my last trip, several of my co-workers were checking to see when it was I was leaving for Disneyland. My response: "Uhm, never (yet). I AM going to Disney WORLD, though." Them: "Whatever, same place." Even funnier is an old friend of mine from Iowa was telling me a story about some guy who was doing some protesting in Disney World in Anaheim. THAT, I knew was a lie but corrected her very quickly.

OMG I got and still get that one! The amount of times I have corrected people (generally the same people over and over)! I know it's just a mix up (although some people I talk to really think there is only one Disney) but it drives me nuts!!!

 

[LuLu_5]

I hate the parades and I don't like the musicals. I only use them to get out of the unbearable heat!

 

[dwtraveler]

I miss the old song "Making Memories" so much! I walk around singing it all the time I take pictures. "Making memories, making memories, taking pictures is making memories. Capturing little pieces of time, making them yours and making them mine,,,"

I also miss "Tomorrow's Child". My kids are now grown and my grandsons are now tomorrow's children. Ah...music!

 

[bdarling]

Those who recall Mr. Toad. Do you recall the really bad Day-Glo-Colors of Snow White (or was it Peter Pan) back then. Long before anything like it is now.

My secrets -

* Never had a dole whip
* On disboards all day while at work
* check LINEs from work (why, I don't know)
* Went to HS when it was MGM and had no ST, TSMM, ToT or RnR. But, also no crowds
* made my DD stay up to watch Wishes with me. She is not a whiny kid, but she did it for me and was asleep in the car before we left the parking lot!

 

[Disneyfreak616]

I miss the old song "Making Memories" so much! I walk around singing it all the time I take pictures. "Making memories, making memories, taking pictures is making memories. Capturing little pieces of time, making them yours and making them mine,,,"

I also miss "Tomorrow's Child". My kids are now grown and my grandsons are now tomorrow's children. Ah...music!

I LOVE those two!!! Both are on my iPod!

 

[jegsnakkernorsk]

Those who recall Mr. Toad. Do you recall the really bad Day-Glo-Colors of Snow White (or was it Peter Pan) back then. Long before anything like it is now.

Yes! I remember!

Does anyone remember a ride that was in Tomorrowland and it was about flying? I think it was sponsored by an airline? It was a dark ride and there was a point where a swirling light would shine from above. My shameful secret is as a teenager I stood up on the ride at that point and got yelled at by the PA system to remain seated. I probably did it to impress my friends. I feel really guilty about it even now!

 

[ronnmel]

Yes! I remember!

Does anyone remember a ride that was in Tomorrowland and it was about flying? I think it was sponsored by an airline? It was a dark ride and there was a point where a swirling light would shine from above. My shameful secret is as a teenager I stood up on the ride at that point and got yelled at by the PA system to remain seated. I probably did it to impress my friends. I feel really guilty about it even now!

It might be Delta Dreamflight.

I have actually never been on it, but I just read the Imagineering Guide to MK and they mentioned all the rides that were in Buzz Lightyear's spot before.