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

[mlill]

We just got back from a week in WDW for Halloween! We were in the right place at the right time and got Dream Fastpasses in MK. We were sitting in the train station, finishing up the Magic Behind the Steam Trains tour, when the Dream Team comes walking by onto the train platform. It was exactly 11am. We walked out onto the platform and got our Dream Fastpasses! We saw the Dream Team a few times throughout our trip. We even saw two lone Dream CM's walking around at MNSSHP. I was curious what they were giving out since they didn't have the big group with them, like they usually do. We followed the first one, but he caught on to us! He disappeared into a cast only area. We saw the second walking down into the Jungle Cruise, so we decided that it was a good time to ride it! We were hoping he would jump onto the boat during the ride, but it never happened. We're going to have to get better at stalking the Dream Team in December. (just kidding!) My daughter also had a magic moment on our last day - she got a special pin for trading with a CM at the CR gift shop. It's on a little card that says 'Continuing the Pin Tradition'. The CM said that she displayed perfect pin etiquette. I can't wait to go back in December!

-Michelle

 

[Davidsmommy]

So, my Disney story of magic has nothing to do with YOAMD, but I have to share.....

I went to Florida in 2003 with my son and my dad and stepmom (dh had to work) for a week. My son was barely 3. We stayed off site at the time share my parents owned. We didn't do a LOT of Disney that trip (ds was young, my parents like sporting stuff more than touring - they played a lot of tennis). But, we did one day at MK, one day at MGM, and visited some of the resorts (AKL was the most memorable), and hung at downtown Disney. And, planned a character breakfast at the Beach Club. Rest of the time we chilled at the resort, swam, etc.

So, the day we went to MGM, when we walked in, a CM asked me (very politely) if I would answer a few questions. SURE!! (I love to talk lol). She asked me a few screening type questions, and then asked me if I would like to take a survey that would take about 45 minutes later and they would give me $75 disney dollars. Heck yeah!!!! (Parents could watch DS, and I could pay for our character breakfast the next day!).

So, I showed up at the appointed time at the designated spot (several hours later), and the CM told me they had wrapped up the surveying for the day. I was like, "Oh. Ok. Thanks anyway!" The CM was like, "Wait! Here is your $75 in disney dollars!" I was shocked they were giving to me anyway. Paid for our breakfast though!

I thought that was so classy.

 

[not-too-old4fun]

What a great thread this is! I have to say I hadn't even heard of this prior to stumbling across this thread. I was excited about our trip from the second the date was set but now.... I'm even more excited. I love all the ideas you have given. I too, will bring something we can give away to others. My sons will love that. Not sure what I'll find yet. I also have no idea what all these pins are about. Or a lanyard. I have alot to learn. I'll keep reading. Heck... I'm only going in April so by then I should be quite informed on everything.

I'm not telling anyone about this YOAMD because I don't want them going there expecting something extra. Besides... I want to see their reaction if something happens. I know my boys. If I tell them ahead of time, they'll be on guard the whole time. Plus... they may end up becoming CM stalkers.

For the safety of all CM's out there and out of deep concern and respect, I assure you that my boys..... will know nothing.

As for me..... well, time will tell. I can't promise anything. *ahem*

 

[ccw]

Friday morning I was one of the first to board a Tower of Terror elevator at MGM..everyone in our group was awarded a Dream Fastpass for the day! Very cool (although the crowds were so light you did not really need a Fastpass!). About half an hour later, I wandered into the Walt Disney historical exhibit where I was awarded the special lanyard with YOAMD trading pins! I really could care less about the pins but it's always fun to feel like you have won something! I enjoyed seeing lots of guests being given prizes and families being selected to lead parades, announce shows, open parks, etc. Wishing everyone some pixie dust!

 

[Meezers]

Friday morning I was one of the first to board a Tower of Terror elevator at MGM..everyone in our group was awarded a Dream Fastpass for the day! Very cool (although the crowds were so light you did not really need a Fastpass!). About half an hour later, I wandered into the Walt Disney historical exhibit where I was awarded the special lanyard with YOAMD trading pins! I really could care less about the pins but it's always fun to feel like you have won something! I enjoyed seeing lots of guests being given prizes and families being selected to lead parades, announce shows, open parks, etc. Wishing everyone some pixie dust!

Don't laugh...but if it is okay to hope for a Dream...the lanyard and pins is the one I would really like!

 

[Narnian_Princess]

On Friday I went for a day trip but I only saw about a dozen people with YOAMD lanyards, 5 with the ears, and 3 with the Dream FastPasses. I did see a few lone CM's with messenger bags, but I couldn't tell if they were the Dream Squad or not.

I only went to MK and EPCOT, maybe they were giving wishes at MGM or AK that day. I had fun just being there!

 

[ccw]

Don't laugh...but if it is okay to hope for a Dream...the lanyard and pins is the one I would really like!

Really??? I was sort of hoping for a free DVC add-on or renewal of my AP which expired yesterday ! But I didn't EXPECT anything so even small giveaways were a nice surprise and much appreciated!

 

[dsnydi]

We just took our 4 year old niece on her first trip to The World. She was very excited and had a lot of fun. We saw loads of characters and she got lots of special attention.

We were told at Epcot that since it was her first visit that we should stop by guest relations and get a button for her that said "1st Visit". So we did just that. It was also our one year anniversary trip and we both got buttons as well.

These buttons were amazing! Here is the list of Magical Moments we had:

We picked up our lunch after ordering one day in AK when we were given one of the huge cupcakes that Tinkerbell made. Our niece was in heaven that Tink did this just for her.

Everyone made it a point to acknowledge her 1st visit. The cast members were great. The characters would even point at her pin and give her a thumbs up or comment on it.

We were in a the candy store in Frontierland yesterday and one of the cast members asked me if it would be okay for her to give our niece a piece of chocolate with a certificate for her special moment. Well, of course it was okay. Again our niece was thrilled.

Last night we were in Epcot, near the Nemo ride, and we got two Mickey ice creams. Well the vendor saw our pins and told us to put away our money. How nice of him! We had a nice conversation as we had our special treat. He was so much fun to talk to.

My husband was getting a beer at the American kiosk in Epcot last night and the cashier gave him a second one to give his wife. It was so sweet.

At the Crystal Palace there was a heart made from Mickey confetti there on the table waiting for us. We packed that up for our niece to take home.

At Chef Mickey's we were given placemats, signed by the characters, that also said Happy Anniversary 2006 on them.

At AK one of the character assistants asked our last name and made a big announcement to anyone who could hear her about our anniversary. Everyone around clapped and said Happy Anniversary to us.

No, we didn't get any ears or fast passes, but I wouldn't give up anything we got for them.

It was a truly magical trip for all three of us.

Di ~

 

[disneymoss]

I know this is off topic but our first trip is in 12 more days. Dsnydi, you mentioned something about going to guest relations to get a button that said 1st Trip. Can you PM me and tell me more on that, that's the first I've ever heard of such a thing, DS9 would love it, me too. TIA!!!

 

[Cass]

What a wonderful post disnydi

 

[ty&brenmom]

Gald to hear that you had a great time. Disney World isn't about winning huge prices but it's all about those magical memories. I get so excited when I read about everyone's magical moments and can't wait for March to get here.
I am going to make a note to get my sons pins that say 1st visit on them, I knew that you could get pins for other occasions, but not for that.

 

[Star Wars Guy]

We just got home from a 9 day trip. We received the magical mickey ears after the pre show of Tower at MGM. Got the fastpasses for Epcot. Was selected to be the test Family for Soarin. We got to ride twice just the 3 of us. Super cool. My daughter got a pin at a trading station, was asked to leave her had prints infront of the Great Movie ride and then all 3 of us were taken in the exit and got to ride in the front seat, with out waiting in line. Had a wonderful trip.

 

[cybrkitn]

We just got home from a 9 day trip. We received the magical mickey ears after the pre show of Tower at MGM. Got the fastpasses for Epcot. Was selected to be the test Family for Soarin. We got to ride twice just the 3 of us. Super cool. My daughter got a pin at a trading station, was asked to leave her had prints infront of the Great Movie ride and then all 3 of us were taken in the exit and got to ride in the front seat, with out waiting in line. Had a wonderful trip.

DH was going to go on ToT but his stomach wasn't feeling to good so he opted not to do it. As someone else had mentioned regarding the small magical moments, we weren't looking for the big prizes either. I actually had forgotten it was the YOAMD . But I guess that was good (and in our favor) because we did receive the dream fp's at our first day in Epcot. Our DS4 also had his handprints done in front of the Great Movie Ride. Although when he had it done, the line was next to nill to ride it.

All in all, our DS received three Magical Certificates and I have already emailed Guest Relations about our experiences (including the dream fp's) and thanked them for making our first family vacation very special.

You know, I wouldn't have minded the bigger prizes. But overall, it was the smaller prizes that made our vacation more "magical" for us

 

[DisneyHobbit]

Back in Oct. my entire family and I were at DW celebrating my nieces 18th birthday. To celebrate her big day we went to dinner at MGMs Prime Time Cafe, of course I called ahead to make sure they knew it was her bday. The waiter there was so much fun, he really got involved with the family as well as making my niece fell special on her big day. After the wonderful meal and as we were about to walk out the waiter stopped us and gave us all Honorary Disneyworld Citizens buttons. It was so great, CM would notice them all day and on certain rides would usher us up to the front. It really made the trip special. I can't wait to go back in January to see all the other special wishes granted to people.

I LOVE DISNEY!!!!


2 MONTHS 2 WEEKS AND 3 DAYS UNTIL 30TH BIRTHDAY AT DISNEY

 

[aviva5675]

We also just got back from nearly a week at POFQ. I hadnt said much about YOMD to my DH and DD14 before we went so no one would be disappointed (but me!) if we didnt get any dreams. We got lucky tho and had several magical moments:

First Family at the American Experience--taken upstairs to sit on the family chairs and watch the band before the show. Got introduced as First Fam, then were taken into the theater to pick where we wanted to sit. Got a certificate.

Standing at the rope for MGM got picked to ride TOT before anyone! I dont go on that but did get to go inside for the first time ever and see the pre show, etc, then waited while DD and DH rode twice in a row, alone in the car, that was cool!

Given YOMD lanyards with YOMD pins, inside the history of Disney exhibit at MGM. Almost didnt go in but the cast member enticed us, so Im glad we did!!

And then at CG, on my Bday nite, Sat 11/4, sat at a window table, and ( I was wearing a bday button), they took our family picture, and gave us a nice copy and picture of the castle during Wishes. Also nice. And got free lava cake dessert, with a Happy Bday from California Grill in chocolate.

So all in all, it was pretty magical. The whole time was a blast, but these added dreams made it really fun.

 

[hightown]

DD and I just got back Sunday night from 5 nights at POFQ.

Didn't win any prizes. When we were loading for Star Tours, I did see the "Dream Patrol" hanging around with a big, big bag. But we were on gate two and they went to gate three. We hung around after our tour to see what they won and got to see everyone come off the ride with their Mouse Ears!

We saw lots of Dream Fastpasses.

My daughter (13) did get the Pixie Dust pins awarded to her! We were at Downtown Disney at the pin trading store. I was sitting outside and didn't get to see. But apparently she was looking at the pin trading board and there was a little girl there looking at the pins. The cast member explained she had to have a pin to trade on the board but she didn't have any. DD gave her two of her own traders! The cast member was very nice and told her he's never seen anyone do that so he gave her a certificate and the pin set. I know I've seen adults do that but was proud that she did that herself!

She didn't see a chance to give away the extra pin but we'll take it back after school is out next year!

A great trip but sure would have been nice to win that DVC ownership! Oh well, there's always next trip!!

 

[dizchick]

My boyfriend and I were chosen as the "family of the hour" or of "the day" (can't remember which one) at Flame Tree Barbeque in AK this past week. They rang a cowbell and announced that we won to everyone in line and gave us a big cupcake...it was delicious and we really enjoyed it!

I thought it was nice that they would choose us (a couple in our mid-twenties)...I assummed it would only be families w/ kids...guess I was wrong!

 

[mommyesq]

We were in room 3458 with LGM everywhere......as well as a notepad on my door - we were in the far corner on the 4th floor so not too much traffic...

Melissa

You were at Pop too? What room number? We had the 50's bldg rm 1139 and I was looking for any LGMH's but didn't see any.

Regarding the certificates, our DS4 received 3 of them. He was Jr. Professor at HIStA on 10/26, had his hand print done on the back of a certificate at MGM's Movie Ride on 10/30 (went in via the VIP entrance) and received his last one at Expedition Everest on 10/31. He was two inches too small to ride EE, so we got a "behind the scenes" look at the video monitering system and got to see where the track switch is done! Kimberly from EE was even nice enough with one other CM to watch our son so that both DH and I could ride EE together, after we had done the rider switch.

 

[goudaman40]

Does anyone know if you can make / request your own dream? Every time we go I always request to see Maleficent and get a picture or an autograph with her!

The last time we were there, we went to guest services at MK and they did make several calls and told me to wait for the parade for her apperance. I did get a really good picture of her. I was shaking my finger at her like she was bad and she gave me an evil look! It was perfect! My husband got the picture of me shaking my finger and her giving me the "evil eye".

Yes, I am 32 and turn into a 6 year old everytime I go to Disney!

 

[jemiaule]

Yes, I am 32 and turn into a 6 year old everytime I go to Disney!

Well isn't that a prerequisite for admission into the park? I could have sworn that was written on the back of my AP.

"Anyone over the age of 10 must dispell all notions of reality, delve into a realm of fantasy, act like a 6 year old on the first day of summer vacation and eat as many Mickey bars as their tummy can handle"


Well....it should say that if it doesn't! Pretty much sums up our family the second we set toe on property.


Mmmmmmmm....Mickey bars!