Year of Million Dreams -- anyone else get something yet? Post your wishes won here!

[curiouser]

I've just skimmed a few pages, but these MMs are so fantastic! We leave Friday, but touring the parks will mostly be us (me, 25 and SO *27 today!!*) and another couple who our are same age and I'm worried that nothing special will happen to us because we don't have kids

 

[Fantasmic303]

I've just skimmed a few pages, but these MMs are so fantastic! We leave Friday, but touring the parks will mostly be us (me, 25 and SO *27 today!!*) and another couple who our are same age and I'm worried that nothing special will happen to us because we don't have kids

It'll happen. Our family is all adults too, but I'm confident that the magic will find us somehow!!

 

[_chill_]

You guys do realize we're playing right into Mickey's hands, don't you? This is exactly the kind of buzz they want to generate. Those of us who are 'crazy for the mouse' are psyched about this already, and planning multiple trips . Those that haven't been 'infected' yet are sure to hear very soon (we're all planning on 'spreading the word' right?)

I love that mouse!

 

[iggbees]

What a great thread! I'll be sure to post any "dreams" I see while I'm there in 35 DAYS!!!

Have a question - I'll be traveling solo for this November trip, and I'd like to spread some of my own Pixie Dust, but I want to be very careful about how I do it - single woman handing out stuff might make some parents nervous. What can I do that won't make anyone feel uncomfortable but that might make someone's day? (I know I wouldn't want anyone giving my DDs any kind of food, so that's out)...thanks for any suggestions you can give me!

i feel the same way. i've got a pin from my cruise this past july that i would like to hand out (they give you two identical ones for being castaway members). i'm just not sure how to go about doing that. i thought maybe i would give it to a cast member and tell them to give it to a child who likes pins, but doesn't have any or something of the sort.

 

[epfootballcutie04]

This was something that was new for us this trip. When DD had on her Cinderella costume, CMs pulled out autograph books and asked for her autograph. We hadn't encountered that before when she's had a costume on. She thought it was awesome!

I think that is SOOOOO cute. It's my dream to work at disney, and i LOVE kids, and it would be so fun to walk up to them and ask them for their autographs when they are in costume! OH MY GOSH i just love that idea!!!

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Read this:
http://www.socalthrills.com/go/forum/showthread.php?t=126

How cool that would be!!!!

 

[buzz2400]

I don't want to sound pestimistic however....my ds and I go every year somethings twice a year. Nothing ever happens that is "special" when we go i.e. the housekeeping never made us towel animals however we would walk by rooms in the same area and see them in the window. I am wondering if maybe I should skip disney this year. I think it would be depressing to see everyone getting "magic" all around me.

 

[Tortuga Joy]

Just wanted to add my 2 cents worth. We were there 9/23 thru 9/29 and witnessed lots of magic not just on the cm's part but also other guests.

For example, my dd and I were on the bus going back to OKW and she was very tired (as was every one else) but this nice young man about 16 yo or so, gave up his seat for her. That really impressed me and I could not thank him enough.

Also, while standing to watch the Boo to You parade on 9/29 a really nice lady sitting on the sidewalk with room to spare invited Katie to sit with her...pixie dust was flyin everywhere!

CM's and guests alike were so nice and polite, it really was magical. I guess that when the magic is spread like that, everyone wants to be in on it. It really made our trip more special...not that we won anything but that EVERYONE was so nice and giving, guests, cm's, managers, everyone....really makes you feel good!

What comes around goes around and I know after receiving so much magic and pixie dust while I was there, I spread some myself..just to keep it going for others.

So here's pixie dust for all!

 

[angikay30]

Just returned Sunday night from a fabulous first trip for our family. My husband (39) - me (36) - dd (5 - just turned Sept 28) - ds (2). During this trip - On Wednesday, Sept 27th we were selected to be 'Grand Marshalls' of the 'Family Fun Day Parade' on Main Street in MK. It was AMAZING! it was the parade held around 1:15! So, if anyone saw us....let me know!!
Also, during this trip - we got to ride in the front of the monorail, my daughter was selected to enter AK early and help with educating individuals entering the park about a scorpion, also she was selected to dance at the 'Festival of the Lion King' show!
It was a wonderful first trip...afraid we won't be able to 'top' it! Although, we didn't get anything for 'free' per say - the memories that we have from this trip are invaluable! The parade was definatley a high point!!

 

[dustysky]

I don't want to sound pestimistic however....my ds and I go every year somethings twice a year. Nothing ever happens that is "special" when we go i.e. the housekeeping never made us towel animals however we would walk by rooms in the same area and see them in the window. I am wondering if maybe I should skip disney this year. I think it would be depressing to see everyone getting "magic" all around me.

That is very sad, even if we didnt get picked and I saw another person who did, it would make me so happy. Some times it is as nice to witness kind acts as it is to recieve them.

 

[stinkerbell_&_Co]

Just wanted to add my 2 cents worth. We were there 9/23 thru 9/29 and witnessed lots of magic not just on the cm's part but also other guests.

For example, my dd and I were on the bus going back to OKW and she was very tired (as was every one else) but this nice young man about 16 yo or so, gave up his seat for her. That really impressed me and I would not thank him enough.

Also, while standing to watch the Boo to You parade on 9/29 a really nice lady sitting on the sidewalk with room to spare invited Katie to sit with her...pixie dust was flyin everywhere!

CM's and guests alike were so nice and polite, it really was magical. I guess that when the magic is spread like that, everyone wants to be in on it. It really made our trip more special...not that we won anything but that EVERYONE was so nice and giving, guests, cm's, managers, everyone....really makes you feel good!

What comes around goes around and I know after receiving so much magic and pixie dust while I was there, I spread some myself..just to keep it going for others.

So here's pixie dust for all!

That is so awesome! I am looking forward to our first trip to WDW more every day! I bought the bag of glowsticks at Walmart (15 for 4.88) and plan on giving some during the parades at night. I just think generosity and kindness are contagious, and WDW is making that happen!

 

[curiouser]

That is so awesome! I am looking forward to our first trip to WDW more every day! I bought the bag of glowsticks at Walmart (15 for 4.88) and plan on giving some during the parades at night. I just think generosity and kindness are contagious, and WDW is making that happen!

Wow, that's a great deal! I have to stop by Wal-Mart tonight and we leave on Friday so I'll have to look for those. I love giving stuff out to the kids waiting all patiently for the parades/fireworks/characters, etc.

 

[celerystalker]

We just got back on Saturday. Rather than be jealous of other people's magic, I just enjoy the magic of others!
I would have liked to have a towel animal, but it was neat for me to see everyone elses in their windows.
I do have a question - are you supossed to keep the towel animal or leave it in the room?

We were a group of three adults and we got our own magic. My friend Tammy went with us - it was her first time. One of the first things we went to do was visit Mickey since he's her favorite. We were talking to the CM about it and she had us autograph Mickey's book. Mickey let us tear a page out of his autograph book to keep with his signature on it, plus he gave us all several stickers.
I'd told her before if you scratch Pluto behind his ear, he'll shake his leg. She spent about 5 minutes playing with Pluto (which included him getting down on the ground and wagging his tail) and the photo pass photographer took pictures of all of it.
We also got the surprise fast passes for test track/mission space. We thought we were so special! We even took pictures of them.

 

[POOHDRMR]

We were in the candy shop on main st on Wed and my 5 yr old dd was filling up a bag of taffy when 2 cast members from the store approached her and asked her if she wanted to make a dream come true and be the chef for the day.They brought out a cart with a mickey rice crispie treat and a bowl of chocolate and a bowl of sprinkles.They put a chef hat and apron on her and let her make her own treat and then wrapped up everything including the hat and apron and a card with her namr that said chef of the day.There were all other kids gathering around watching her and she felt very special.The funniest thing was when they first approached her I was on the other side of the taffy bin and when they asked her to come make candy she ran away saying" Maybe another day" and I asked her why she didn't want to do it she said she knows to ask me before going with anyone for candy-guess all the don't go with strangers even if they say they have candy talk worked!!

 

[stinkerbell_&_Co]

How funny! It's great that your DD knows the stranger rules. Glad she got to make the treat after all. That's such a cool memory for her!

 

[DizGeek]

We were in MouseGears after Reflections on 9-3 and two CM's approached us and told us we could send a postcard to anyone in the world.

 

[aquaticmom]

WE Won DREAM FAST PASSES!!!! Just returned today from a quick 3 day trip with my sister, her DH and DS. We were at Epcot on 10/02. We entered Test Track on our Fast Passes and were promptly led to the briefing room area. We noticed that there were only about 20 people in the room, which is not the norm, and then about 6 official looking Cast members entered and informed us that we had all been awarded a "Dream FastPass" it was only valid for that day, and had a FAst Pass for Mission Space, Test Track, Soarin', Maelstrom, Living with the Land and Honey I Shrunk the Audience on it. It came on a laynard you could wear. The only bummer was that Epcot was not very busy that day so some of the rides were not even operating fast pass, but they still let us go to the front of the line. It was exciting winning them though.

 

[disneyfan2003]

This is my first posting to this board, but after my latest trip to Disney World I decided I had to write and tell about our special moment. My family, consisting of my husband, 6 year old DD and I, were there from September 29th through October 2nd. Sunday October 1st was Extra Magic Hours at Magic Kingdom and we were there having a fantastic time. I was on the teacups with DD while DH waited for us as he's not a 'spinner'. It must have been close to 11 pm and while he was waiting he was approached by a man I believe to be one of the YOAMD give-away people carrying the messanger bag. Anyway, they were talking about this and that and once my daughter and I got off the ride we went over and began talking to the man. My DD proceeded to tell him we were on our way over to Toon Town to visit Mickey and Minnie's house. Well, the cast member had to inform her that Toon Town was closed for the day but would reopen in the morning at 10. She was a bit disappointed, but as consolation he offered her one of his Minnie trading pins and my daughter offered to trade one of her's, but he said no, just to keep it and enjoy!

Our experience just gets better...

Before he can get away my DD asks him where she can get Winnie the Pooh's autograph as he really is her very favorite. She was supposed to get it earlier in the day, but didn't and was a bit disappointed. The cast member looks around the Pooh ride, but Pooh wasn't out that night. No big deal for my daughter... we ARE at Disney World for goodness sakes!

We then head over to visit Chip and Dale and while we are in line the cast member finds us and says he was just in touch with Pooh, and if he could get my daughter's book he would take it to Pooh and get his autograph for her. She was a little hesitant to give up her autograph book to someone she didn't know, but with a little persuading finally did.

Here's the best part...

When the cast member returned not only had he gotten Poohs autograph, but Tinker Bell's, Cinderella's, Piglet, Eeyore, Princess Jasmine, Chicken Little, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Princess Aurora, Belle, Snow White, Gideon, the Genie, and Mulan. And as he returned the book and was showing her the autographs Goofy (who was signing autographs nearby) and his cast member care-giver came right up and wanted to give DD a hug and autograph!

I don't think she'll ever forget that night. And neither will I!!

Sorry the post was so long...

A Disney Fan forever

 

[izzys4]

THIS is why we love Disney so much and why we keep going back when people says to us "why don't you go somewhere else this time...."

WE LOVE DISNEY WORLD

 

[supersuperwendy]

I hope the magic is still in full gear when we go in May...it's so far away...220days

I want to see people winning stuff!!!!!!