What really makes you happy at Disney?

[byoung]

Just being there makes me happy.

 

[eeyoregirl]

Honestly, this is what brings me bliss...

On arrival day, seeing Florida's beautiful palm trees... anticipating the drive to the WDW gate... getting a glimpse of the resort from the highway... driving though the gate that says "Welcome to the Walt Disney World Resort."

Then...

Parking the car... getting on the monorail... waiting, waiting... there it is! Cinderella's Castle...

Then...

Walking up Main Street, daughter's little hand firmly in mine, absorbing the beauty of Main Street and the Castle, thinking, "We're really here!"

The kicker: "I love you, Mama." Is there anything better?

 

[Amy&Dan]

Watching my kids doing the wave before Fantasmic, they are so serious, always making sure they are perched slightly off the bleacher so they can get up at just the right time, it makes me laugh!

Sharing a Mickey Bar with my dh, waiting for the Share a Dream Come True Parade.

When they light up those big torches around the lake just before Illuminations starts.

Walking into our room/DVC unit, knowing this is "home" for the next however many nights. Turning on the tv and watching that dumb show with the annoying girl.

Seeing the Tree of Life from a distance for the first time.

Waking up our first morning knowing the fun is about to begin. Thats the best feeling of all! Two more weeks !

 

[nhdisnut]

Bump!

 

[Twinprincesses]

My biggest joy is watching how happy my girls were when they realized we were really there!!! Also watching them eat their Mickey Ice cream

 

[KarenCPA]

running around Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach like a kid, and for one week a year, not really caring what I look like in my swimsuit or what anyone else thinks.

 

[Gillian G]

I LOVE a character meal! I love not having to line up to see the characters and the individual attention they pay to my children. There is no better interaction between the characters and children than during a character meal!

 

[Elysiannn]

makes me happy. Because I've done and been there I relive most of all what you've typed here and that puts a huge, beaming smile on my face and a wonderful warm feeling in my heart. Keep this going!!!!
Ely

 

[tnkrbell]

The Smell!! I know that sounds wierd but I love the "Disney" smells!!

 

[Pop Daddy]

The Smell!! I know that sounds wierd but I love the "Disney" smells!!

me too, smells are so important they bring back all the good memories

 

[bobbiwoz]

The rocking chairs on the porch at Trails End in FW, walking around the grounds of the WL at night with DH, being on the beach for the EWP either at WL or FW and riding bikes around FW.

One more, and we haven't done it since '01, riding the boats on the 7 Seas Lagoon!

Bobbi

 

[DisneyDadFaNaTic]

Walking out from under the train track at the entrance to MK. Hearing the music of Main Street in the background. Hearing the buzz of the excited children and adults in the air. Smelling that Main Street smell mix of popcorn, candy, fresh clean air, and excitement. Seeing the magical castle rise in front of you as you walk toward it.

If they could bottle happiness for me. There it is!

 

[Alice42]

The background music, the "smells", riding the TTA over and over again, walking around the World Showcase in the evening with the torches all lit up, the flower and garden show, the hot sun beaming down on me, listening to the boats' horns as I stroll down the Boardwalk, riding all of the dark rides, and eating at all of my favorite restaurants (Boma)!!!! Disney is like heaven to me!

 

[Teresa Pitman]

Standing in the wave pool at Typhoon Lagoon and hearing that special sound that means a big wave is about to arrive. I get a shiver of anticipation just thinking about it!

Teresa

 

[chipmunkfan]

Trying to find Chip & Dale for a picture...spotting them...and grinning from ear to ear

Looking at a picture of DH and I on Buzz Lightyear. The look of concentration on our faces is priceless! Look out Zurk!!!!

Sipping a margarita on the beach at WL and looking out into the water ....watching the boats go by and hearing the faint sound of the MK boat blowing its horn coming into the dock

Walking the path between WL and fort wilderness and spotting Florida deer

 

[ead79]

Checking into my hotel and seeing my room for the first time
The part of Spaceship Earth where the music swells and you rotate to look at Earth
Enjoying a leisurely lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern
The little “ding-dong” noise the monorail makes when the doors are closing
Eating at the Polynesian (the smell in the lobby is instantly relaxing)
Our romantic dinner tradition of a meal at Artist Point
Seeing the Wedding Pavilion when we glide by on the monorail (memories)

 

[MrsMcMouse]

This is my first post, but this is such a lovely thread that I had to add my Disney Joy.

For me it is the memory of standing at the Walt and Mickey statue in front of the castle hand in hand with my Dad on the first morning of our first trip. Since I was a little girl he always said he would take me and finally we were there.

On every trip since I just love standing in that same spot and feeling the joy wash over me.

I also love the smells - I can almost smell Splash Mountain sitting here at my desk!!

Great Thread!!

 

[Ready to go in Ok]

For me it is the escape. No worries, just fun. Nowhere else on earth lets me let the real world slip away. When your only problem is choosing which attraction to visit next, or where to get a mickey bar, that is heaven.

 

[Gerweniel]

Twilight at Epcot with Spaceship Earth glowing and the lights in the cement sparkling. The smell of Disney water. Staying on the monorail around the lagoon in the evening and watching all the lights, fireworks and the water parade. The Polynesian Hotel grounds with the torches lit. The smiles on my sons faces after riding the waves at Typhoon Lagoon. Big pretzels and tall beers. The cornbread pudding at Hollywood and Vine.
"No Waiting" on the ride update boards.

 

[lissawynn]

It would have to be the monorail rides. I could ride the monorail all day long. I also love watching Wishes. It chokes me up and I'm not a mushy person.