What is your most Magical Moment?

[Tink6666]

my two most favorite disney memories were at Disneyland in 1998...My oldest DD who was 4 at the time saw Ariel for the first time and proceeded to sing "Look at this stuff, isn't it neat" song to Ariel...we have it on video, Ariel just hugged her and listened to this little 4 year old sing her heart out to her favorite character. Later that same day my youngest DD, who was almost 2 at the time had fallen asleep in the stroller waiting in line to see Donald Duck. Donald came over to her and knelt down by the stroller and put his finger to his mouth to say "Shhh". The picture is so sweet. Even though DD did not wake up Donald still took the time to get a picture with her.

DD's are now teenager / pre-teens and I am hoping for some more magical moments when we go to WDW in 20 days!!!!!

 

[pedigot1]

hey, folks, some great stuff on this thread. Wanted to get it going again and read about some more magical moments. If it is special to you, post it!

 

[DeblovesPoohbear]

One of mine was at MGM last Nov
I read all about the Jedi Training here on the DIS and decided to try and
get DS7 to do it, without him knowing (in case he wasn't picked)
He is a huge SW fan and loves fighting with any types of swords, etc

Anyway, we got him on the blue carpet and he looked so confused, like Why am I here?
Well, he got picked the very first time . Just watching him do the Jedi Training, and actually fight Darth Vadar (even some of the grown men were drooling for that chance)
And afterward, getting his diploma, he came off that stage, his whole
face lit up like a Christmas Tree. We called Grandma right away and it
was all he could talk about the remainder of the trip.
Pure Magic

 

[EnnEss]

My most Magical Moment

The very first time to we went to Walt Disney World we splurged and stayed at the Wilderness Lodge as we'd been to Disneyland so many times but can't afford the Grand Californian (its much more than WL). We got 7 nights there and were arriving around 6am at MCO. Magical Express delivered us after a brief 5 minute or so wait, the only people on the entire bus. We arrived at Wilderness Lodge around 7am, 4 am for us though, just exhausted, but fully expecting to leave our bags and hang out for an hour or so then go to the park.

To our surprise and delight, not only was our room ready nearly 8 hours ahead of time, but we'd been upgraded from standard view to a top floor pool view which also had a great view of the lake! A pretty hefty upgrade dollar wise we knew too as we'd looked at the different price categories. The fact that we were there for 8 days made it that much better as we'd have that great room and view for the entire time. It was our very first time to Walt Disney World and an amazing way to kick off our trip, a couple hour nap we didn't think we'd get and a great view of the pool and lake, which we had no thought of.

Since then we've been upgraded at AKL once, but it wasn't as special as the first time. The CM was so cheery and congratulatory that time too and hit just the right note to make us feel special without going too far.

 

[m00k3y]

I saw a thread the other day on what made you cry and thought about this topic. Not neccessarily what made you cry but "What is your most magical moment at Disney World?" Not sure that I have one yet. Taking the kids for the first time this fall. I'm sure to have one after that. Thanks.

Definately watching my DD1 dance and twirl while watching wishes on our first day ever at the MK. Priceless!

 

[swilson14]

Not my MOST magical moment and not at disney but my 2 year old sisters reply when I asked her what her favorite movie was: the disney travel agent movie! I dont know why she called it that but she was talking about the movie that you get on wdw's website for free. I hope she would say Cinderella since we had just watched it but that works!

 

[TinkerCarol]

Mine was this July. Took both DD's (30's), both SIL's and DGD (almost 4) with me. DGD's Daddy arrived 3 days after the rest of us, 4th of July. While waiting at the front of MK for him to arrive we were asked if we would like to have a private meeting with Cinderella (10 families a day given to). We snuck Daddy into the building and when we took DGD for her surprise, they opened the curtain and there was Daddy with Cinderella on his arm. DGD went right to Cinderella (LOL), Daddy said "I told you Cinderella". Then she gave Dad a big hug and kiss and said "I have to go talk to Cinderella now Daddy! We had atleast 20 minutes alone with Cinderella. They provided a photopass photographer and we took movies. It was a Dream Come True!

 

[Barbossa'sWench]

So many but my FAVORITE would have to be a month or so ago. I ADORE Captain Hook and have always referred to him as "My Disney Boyfriend" ok one of many but the main one. So me and my friend made me this shirt. It had a collage of Capt. Hook pics on the front and said "Lord of Neverland" and on the back it had a pic from the movie where Hook has his hook up to Peter's throat and I put the text "Peter Pan is a codfish" on it.


I wore it next day to the MK and rounded the corner to POTC and there was Hook. I patiently got in line and the sweetest CM noticed my shirt, so we started talking, and I mentioned I was a huge Hook fan, even though it was obvious. So my turn came and as I went to walk up she grabbed me by the arm and says "Captain I found YOUR Princess" to which he promptly came over with Mr. Smee, she read my shirt to him and he jumped up and down and grabbed me by the arm and walked off with me. I got all this extra attention. Smee got mad that he wasnt on my shirt, so he pouted and stormed off and actually went inside. Hook followed after, kicked in the door, made him sign my book and brought him back out and made him apologize to his "girlfriend". Well I had turned around so my friend could get a pic of Hook pointing at the back of my shirt when all of a sudden Mr. Smee grabbed me by the arm and started pointing. I had just told Hook I would get Peter for him, so I looked up and at first I saw nothing, then I saw something blue walk by, followed by something very green.


It was Peter and Wendy, before I could BLINK Hook grabbed my hand and ran off with me through the autograph line followed by my friend who switched the camera to video mode and the CM. Peter was oblivious but he finally turned around and Hook spun me around and pointed at my shirt. Peter was totally taken by surprise and his response? "I can't read....sorry" so I called him a stinky, smelly codfish.....and it's on video! LOL! After that escapade Hook danced with me, also on video. I went back the next day and Captain Hook remembered me and actually came through the line to grab me, and to this day the same Peter Pan always has a retort for me if he sees me...lol! It was so much fun.

 

[javamom]

That is an awesome story!

 

[TotalSnowWhite]

My DS8 has an eye disorder and he can not see in 3D. He's failed every 3D test the eye doctor has given him in the last 8 years.

The first year we went to WDW we avoided all the 3D shows.

The second time we decided to go see Philharmagic because we took our neice and we knew she would enjoy it.... we told our son to put on the 3D glasses so the screen wouldn't be too blurry.

The first time he reached up for something coming out of the screen.... I started screaming for my husband who was sitting a couple seats down from me. " He can see! He can see!" I cried during the entire show..... my eyes were glued to my son who couldn't believe what he was seeing.

My son's doctor says it was different technology using the polarized lenses that allowed my son to see in 3D...... my son says it was Disney Magic. I have to agree with him.

Yep. That one's a winner.

I went back the next day and Captain Hook remembered me and actually came through the line to grab me, and to this day the same Peter Pan always has a retort for me if he sees me...lol! It was so much fun.

I love that!! We had breakfast at CRT on our first day and went to P&PP several days later and Snow White remembered DS and made a huuuuge deal about him being the brave knight who had won her heart in the castle. The picture is my avatar.



Well, mine is a toss-up. We absolutely had to see Playhouse Disney, Live On Stage! because DS loveslovesloves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Well, I sat on the floor with him and DNiece. He was sitting nice and still until the MMC theme started, and he was absolutely vibrating!! At one point, he just looked at me and gave me the biggest grin! And I caught it on tape!! If you're interested, it's about 2:10 or so into the video. The show was great, and I loved watching the kids dance around and they even got high-fived by the host, but that smile made me melt.

The second would be during our AK day. It was hot. Really hot. We got in like for FOTLK, DS's new obsession (he found my Lion King movie from when I was in elementary school, and it hasn't left his VCR since!). Well, he fell asleep just before we were let into the theatre. I knew he was exhausted, but I still tried to wake him so he wouldn't miss it. Nada. I was holding him upright, and he was fast asleep. I gave up and cradled him like a little infant (he was a week shy of 3, so I never get to do that!!) for most of the show. Our song is Circle of Life. I sing it to him at bedtime, and when they began singing it, I looked down at my little guy and the tears started falling. He finally woke up for the last two songs, but missing this show is, honestly, one of the reasons we're going back so soon.

Oh, and my niece was soooo proud of herself for riding Space Mountain. She wasn't quite sure of what it was when we got on, and by then it was too late, but she was a trooper. She didn't ride any of the other big rides, but she bragged about that for weeks.


GREAT THREAD!!

 

[jpolak]

I have two that are tied for first. The look on DD's face while riding in the front of the monorail when the castle first came into view. Cinderella coming by to say goodnight to her as we ate at 1900 Park Fare and the pure joy of a four year old saying "she remembered me".

 

[MollyMoo]

I am not sure how "magical" these three "moments" were but they were certainly memorable! First was many years ago when DHS was MGM and DH was selected to be a part of the "studio audience" in the Lets Make a Deal show. He was ushered away and while we were seated in the larger audience in the back he was dressed up as a banana and given a sign that read "I'd Peel to Make a Deal"! It was priceless and we have the pics to prove it! The second was being able to watch my teenaged daughter scuba dive in the big tank at the then "Living Seas". She had only recently gotten her PADI certification and was thrilled to have the experience! The last (and the one that still makes me "giggle" was this June. We arrived at the park early and, having gotten a fastpass at Soarin' and were walking over to the Test Track, Mission to Mars area. As we passed the building where the "characters" were stationed for the indoor meet and greet we noticed that no one was in there yet. We didn't go in but stopped and waved. "Goofy" jumped up and down, waved, came over to the glass and as my daughter so aptly put it ... "Goofy's got his "flirt on!" He followed us along the windows waving, blowing kisses, and pressing his face against the glass. We didn't stop laughing until we were in line at Mission to Mars!

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Here are a few of our WDW "Magical Moments":

#1 - DS2 getting to ride Dumbo WITH Donald Duck.

We were at MK for an EMH evening. It was close to the end of the evening (1 am) and DS2 wanted to ride Dumbo just one last time. While DH was entering the platform . . . Mickey, Minnie, Pluto and Donald Duck appeared. It was a truly amazing site seeing all the characters riding Dumbo (and DS2 riding with Donald).

#2 - DD5 and DS8 being given plush Crush and Squirt dolls at DAK as part of a "magical moment".

They didn't let go of those dolls all evening. It was cute seeing DS8 asleep that evening clutching the doll. I was off changing DS2's diaper while they were presented the dolls. So, DS8 wanted to win DS2 something at the games in Dinoland. I took DS2 and DD5 on Triceratop Spin and when we got off, DS8 presented DS2 with a plush frog he won. WDW seems to bring out the best in our children too. DS8 was so proud handing his little brother the frog. I was very proud of his generosity and spreading the magic.

#3 - DH and I getting to re-ride RNR in the front car and getting a free ride photo.

DH and I hired Kid Nite Out one evening so we could have a child-less night at a park and dinner without having to cut someone's food. We chose DHS, so we could ride RNR and ToT together for the FIRST time. We usually have to do the Rider Swap or FP and ride separately. So, we were like kids riding together. We wanted a photo of our ride on RNR. However, when we went to view the picture, DH's head was blocked by all the graphics on the picture. The CMs at the counter said there was nothing they could do, take it or leave it. So, we left them and asked for a Manager. Out came the Manager and offered for us to re-ride in the front car but switching sides. Of course, we said, "YES!". So, he escorted us through the "secret entrance" near the ride exit and we waited for the next car and was let into the front row. When the ride was through, the Manager was waiting for us with a free photo of the ride. It made our evening.

- Jennifer

 

[sherabby]

My son has multiple food allergies and Disney makes him feel like a normal kid. He can even have dessert out which is something he can never do at home. That is our magical moment.

 

[pedigot1]

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[sherabby]

I'm not sure if this will work but this is my favorite.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R57rczAz92Q

My son has food allergies and he had his first milkshake this trip! His happy face was priceless!

 

[CinderellyCinderelly]

In March, we found out that my aunt had died as we were getting ready to head to the airport. My dad's brother was also supposed to go on vacation, but after we heard the news we were hesitant to leave. My dad and his siblings decided that their sister (my aunt) would want us to go on our vacations, so we did.

We were so, so sad on the way down. No one was talking, we were thinking this was a mistake to go. When we got to our ADR at Ohana for dinner, we were seated RIGHT by the window with THE MOST PERFECT view of Wishes! It was amazing and I just felt like my aunt was there with us making sure we enjoyed our vacation.

 

[TotalSnowWhite]

I have two that are tied for first. The look on DD's face while riding in the front of the monorail when the castle first came into view. Cinderella coming by to say goodnight to her as we ate at 1900 Park Fare and the pure joy of a four year old saying "she remembered me".

Did we take the same trip? Same things happened to us! We had breakfast at CRT on our first day, then five days later Snow White recognized DS at the P&PP! He was enamored!! We also got to ride in the front on our way to the P&PP. Great views!!

 

[tgropp]

It was on Dec 31,2000, we were at MK and rode Space Mountain. At 10 P.M. we left ( myself, DW,DD and DF) to go back to the WL till 11 and go to HS for the NYE fireworks. Whwn we got to HS, I could not find our 10 day park hopper tickets.I had lost them but did not know where. Next day I mentioned it to guest services. I really did not want to buy more tickets for the last 3 days so I thought that we would hang out at the lodge and make the best of it. Next morning on Jan 2 I got a call from guest services that some tix were found and if I could identify the dates that they were used, they could by chance be mine. I went and told them the dates that the 3 days had been used and which park and they said that they were mine. I wanted to give a reward to the cast member who had found them on Space Mountain but they said that would not be possible. Needless to say the last two days at Disney were FANTASTIC>

 

[REC213]

My favorite Disney memory...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8lNbvmQp3s