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

[nena]

Last January we had the best trip ever to Disneyland!! While we were waiting to ride the "Winnie The Pooh", a CM started asking us ?'s about our trip. I couldn't stop talking about how great our trip was. She asked my kids what they liked best and they politely answered her. She also asked how long we were staying, and I informed her, it was our last night. Then as we were next to get on the ride, she pulled out DISNEYLAND HONORARY CITIZEN pins for each of us!! That was just icing on the cake for us!

 

[MickeyMaz]

We just got back and had three very cool experiences with a Year of a million Dreams. We were given a Dream Fastpass in the Animal Kingdom on the walk-thru trail near the Kilamanjaro Safari. They let about 20 or so people through to the MeerKat part of the walk and the CM’s were holding up the line after us. I had walked ahead of my family by a couple of steps and had asked the CM to let them through so they could stay with me. I had no idea what was to happen and they were fine with that. We went around the corner and Boom, congrats, you have Fastpasses, very cool. The second time was when we were at Epcot. We had walked up to the Fastpass machines at about 11:30 at Test Track. The return time was for 6:00 that night. Talk about a long time to wait. Just as I was about to put my card in, a CM from Test Track, John, grabbed me and asked if we wanted to go on the ride now with no wait. We were to be the Family of the Hour. We were taken in through the store and up into the control room. We were walking above everyone’s heads. We saw all of the monitors showing the cars on the track. There were 26 at that point. And then we were taken down some stairs to the queue. We were asked our names and then John disappeared as the ride took off. When we got back, he was waiting for us and handed us a certificate and sent us through the ride again. The two guys with us got to ride again also. This was the first time my DS10 had gone on this ride and he got the full treatment. Very Fun and exciting.
The last item we were awarded was the best. We had gotten a great rate and that was why we were staying at the Grand Floridian. Garden view, of course. When we checked in we were told to be patient and wait a couple of minutes. Out comes Patrick from the Concierge desk. He was going to lead us to our nice newly refurbished Concierge Level room in the Sugarloaf lodge. WOW! We had received a Year of a Million Dreams room upgrade. Did I say WOW? It was incredible. The room was huge and the concierge benefits were awesome. It was nice to have a spread laid out for Breakfast and dinner. The availability of soda and juices made for a very comfortable trip. The only downside is that we sent ourselves snacks to save money. We re-addressed the box and sent it to the DW’s niece in College in Tampa. We definitely lived the DREAM on this trip. Good Luck all.

Maz

 

[Mischa]

Congrats MickeyMaz!

We just got back from WDW too but didn't see any winners, nor were we lucky enough to be winners in the YOMD. However, one day while at AK, we (there were 5 of us) and we were getting on the Safari ride. Well, all 5 of us couldn't fit in the row, so I got to ride right behind the driver - that was cool! I just love magical moments like that! I got some great pictures too.

 

[jumoo044]

We had a "Magical Moment"! It happened Wednesday morning, at MGM. We were there for the opening, and we were chosen to be the first family to check into the Hollywood Tower Hotel...in other words, we were the very first to ride Tower of Terror that day! What fun!

 

[Bibbidy Bobbidy Boo]

We got back Nov. 17th, and on one day my husband and 16yo decided to sleep in, my 20 yo and I decided to go to MGM. We went right to TOT and got fast passes, then rode it, then he wanted to go on RRC, but I didn't, so said I'd meet him in the gift shop. When he came out, he said, hurriendly, come with me back in the single rider line. I saw dream team up there, but they looked like they were waiting. So I went with him, and as they took us single riders around the corner just before walking into the studio, there they were- 2 dream team people, saying we'd all won dream fast passes! We were so excited, and we then walked over to see Narnia, and as we approached One Man's Dream, there were a couple castmembers outside who commented on our fastpasses, and we chatted a bit about how we'd just won them and were so excited. They suggested we come watch One Man's Dream, and I said we'd done that last time, we were looking for the entrance to Narnia. One woman said to me, " You REALLY should just walk through here first" and winked at me! So I casually said to my son, Ok, Matthew, let's just take a quick walk through first. Sure enough, as we entered and rounded the corner, the same 2 dream team who gave us our fastpasses, gave us lanyards and pins! I ended up giving my dream fastpass to my 16yo. He was such a good sport and was happy for me winning, I insisted he take it, as I'd ridden everything I'd wanted already.

Another day, at EPCOT, the same son went to ride MS, and I was looking for a mailbox, and approached a couple CM's, and one gentleman decided to help me find one nearby. As we did, we chatted, and I commented that I was here with one son, and he was riding MS, and that the family had split up for morning but were meeting up for lunch at Coral Reef. He said, I should see what I can do to ensure you at least ride something together!, and gave me a VIP fast pass for any ride for the 4 of us that day. Very neat! We of course decided to do Soarin together (and we asked to wait for the first row).

My 20yo also was escorted behind the scenes for an extra ride on TOT!

It sure was a fun experience!

 

[my3princes]

We got back Nov. 17th, and on one day my husband and 16yo decided to sleep in, my 20 yo and I decided to go to MGM. We went right to TOT and got fast passes, then rode it, then he wanted to go on RRC, but I didn't, so said I'd meet him in the gift shop. When he came out, he said, hurriendly, come with me back in the single rider line. I saw dream team up there, but they looked like they were waiting. So I went with him, and as they took us single riders around the corner just before walking into the studio, there they were- 2 dream team people, saying we'd all won dream fast passes! We were so excited, and we then walked over to see Narnia, and as we approached One Man's Dream, there were a couple castmembers outside who commented on our fastpasses, and we chatted a bit about how we'd just won them and were so excited. They suggested we come watch One Man's Dream, and I said we'd done that last time, we were looking for the entrance to Narnia. One woman said to me, " You REALLY should just walk through here first" and winked at me! So I casually said to my son, Ok, Matthew, let's just take a quick walk through first. Sure enough, as we entered and rounded the corner, the same 2 dream team who gave us our fastpasses, gave us lanyards and pins! I ended up giving my dream fastpass to my 16yo. He was such a good sport and was happy for me winning, I insisted he take it, as I'd ridden everything I'd wanted already.

Another day, at EPCOT, the same son went to ride MS, and I was looking for a mailbox, and approached a couple CM's, and one gentleman decided to help me find one nearby. As we did, we chatted, and I commented that I was here with one son, and he was riding MS, and that the family had split up for morning but were meeting up for lunch at Coral Reef. He said, I should see what I can do to ensure you at least ride something together!, and gave me a VIP fast pass for any ride for the 4 of us that day. Very neat! We of course decided to do Soarin together (and we asked to wait for the first row).

My 20yo also was escorted behind the scenes for an extra ride on TOT!

It sure was a fun experience!

What a wonderful trip. You really had your dreams come true

 

[M Roberts]

Just got back on Tuesday. We always say we never get anything, but one day we went into Mickey's Philharmagic and were selected to be the band of the day! We also got two family fast passes for any ride that day.

The next day we went to AK and my kids were selected to be "Co-engineers" and got to blow the train whistle!

After the train, we went to pet the animals and three of my kids went to sing with Dan and got wishes pins.

Finally, we got YOMD lanyards and pins at Epcot.

These may not be as great as some others, but they made my kids happy!

BTW what does a dream team member dress like?

 

[M Roberts]

Just got back on Tuesday. We always say we never get anything, but one day we went into Mickey's Philharmagic and were selected to be the band of the day! We also got two family fast passes for any ride that day.

The next day we went to AK and my kids were selected to be "Co-engineers" and got to blow the train whistle!

After the train, we went to pet the animals and three of my kids went to sing with Dan and got wishes pins.

Finally, we got YOMD lanyards and pins at Epcot.

These may not be as great as some others, but they made my kids happy!

BTW what does a dream team member dress like?

 

[Bibbidy Bobbidy Boo]

They wear a light blue oxford type shirt, but the Dream Team personnel who actually give out the prizes also have a white vest over the blue shirt. Someone has posted a picture previously, so perhaps you could do a search on it. They also are carrying messenger type bags with them.

 

[LeeLee2U]

We had several dreams in Sep and none of ours had a vest on. One of our dreams was actually by a dream team member in reg. CM clothes. She had the black bag, but was not in the blue and tan at all.
That was on Fri. Sep21st. @9:15a.m. We were on the carousal and when it stopped the CM told us we could stay on if we wanted to So the boys switched horses. One was on Cinderellas and the other was on Prince Charmings we were told. Anyway a CM came up and presented them with a certificate and a Sticker each proclaiming them Prince of the Day! We were told we could ride the carousal as long as they wanted. When we got off Mary Poppins got on the ride. We waited and when it stopped they took my sons and let them be the first to meet her.
Later that day we were getting ice Cream and I stopped a CM to ask directions somewhere. She asked me about my button and we started talking. I had on a Wish Trip family member button as it was my youngest sons WISH trip. Anyway She asked if the boys liked Cinderella. I told her my youngest son really did. She told me she knew the fairy Godmother really well and if they would like to meet her she could make that happen. We went back to the boys and she asked them if they would like too. Of course my youngest was bouncing in his wheelchair saying YES!! This had been a rough day so just to see him smile was making me cry. I told her that their was another WISH family in the park and their 5 yr old DD's wish was Cinderella, but due to the YOAMD they weren't able to grant that. Could they have our dream? She said she could do better than that, they could have one too!!! We got to all go in together and they gave us an extremely long time with her. We have some of the best pics and when my son came rolling in Cinderella curtsied to him and said"At last my Prince arrives!" That Sat. WE were at MGM taking photopass pics and he was given the Tinkerbell pins he gave one to his brother who gave it to another WISH DD that we were meeting and she gave him one of hers she had recieved! It was neat.
Unofficial dreams were, Upon arrivall we had a plate of Chocolate covered strawberries and a chocolate swan fan delivered to our room at the Beach Club. Tues our first day at MK a Photopass photographer was taking pics of our oldest DS playing waiting on the parade when she noticed my wish shirt, before we knew it we were in the VIP section, we were given ears with our names embroided on them, lots of stickers for the boys, the characters were calling out their names when they came by during the parade and then after the parade, we were given coupons for free ice cream and some for free popcorn and soda. We were then told where Cap. Jacks meet and greet was and when we got there we were given a private, extra long meet with him. He gave the boys gold coins which he signed in front of them. Wed we were given a private meet with Mickey. They were given free ice cream 2x, while we given free drinks at a cart on another. On that Tues after the Dreams parade we were asked to be in the Family Fun Day and the kids were given more stickers and a BIG production was made abouthow DS5 was at DISNEY WORLD. DS5 was made Sherrif at Pecos Bills and they were both given POC Buttons on one of the Busses and DS5 was made honorary driver. THey recieved the Big dreams buttons also. I think I've left out a few things but you get the jest. It was a wonderfull time. Oh Yeah. Our last day we ran back to MGM. We were told that the Incredibles had left at 5:00, we went to see if any characters were still there and the Incredibles were!!! It was after5:30. They had closed the line, but when the CM saw us she asked us to wait and went and talked to the Incredibles and their handler, they looked at us and started shaking their heads ues and pionting at us. She came back and asked us to wait. Other people tried to get in line also and sad to say some were not using Disney friendly language when told NO the Line was Closed. After waiting @ 20 min. we were taken to the Incredibles and they were truly INCREDIBLE!!! They made a big production aver BOTH my kids. when DS5 said he wanted to be like DASH Mr. Incredible started running in place, then lifted up my sons arms and made a big deal over his muscles!!! Both CM's and I had tears in our eyes. This was my son in the wheelchair. We took him out of his chair for some of the pics and Mrs. Incredible helped him stand up. When we were leaving. They held the kids hands all the way downstairs where we were taken in front of everyone to see REMY. As they were leaving Mr. Incredible made a motion for everyone to look at Braeton then he clamped his hands over his head, like "He's a WINNER" He then ran to the employee door and kicked it open and then turned and waved. Mrs. Incredible blew kisses the whole way out. We had lots of GOOD character experiences and a lot of extra perks. Just the trip itself was a prize for us and then to get all of the extras!!!!

 

[binky503]

Sounds like you had such a magical trip. I am so glad both of your sons got to enjoy lots of magic.
Hugs

 

[BriansTinkerbell]

I will be at disney next week & really hopeing somthing like this will happen to us while being down there. Nothing like this ever happens to my family so it would be really great if it does.

 

[HootDad]

We got to Epcot early on our last day (the Saturday after TG) because we wanted to be sure to get FPs for Soarin'. After getting our FPs we saw the standby was about 30 minutes so we figured we'd get in line so we could ride twice. Just before boarding we saw CMs handing out the dream FPs so we each got one. They came in very handy! Later that morning we were walking from FW to WS via the path by The Odyssey. I was about to make a detour but my wife noticed more CMs handing our stuff so we continued that way and got pins and a lanyard. The kids traded the pins for others they wanted but I kept mine. Also, we ended up not using the regular paper FPs for Soarin' so I gave them to another family of four - made them happy! (I only hope they realized they can ignore the last time on the FP - I forgot to mention that...)

 

[cvallee]

We also received lanyards and pins. We were entering the Muppet 3d ride and were stopped in the queue. The dream squad handed out the lanyards and pins and we were very surprised. Pretty cool to win something,even if it was just something small.
also my DD and I were at opening at MGM and ran down to RnRR for a quik ride. The family in front of us got the fastpasses for the day. That would have been neat.

 

[mmkk]

My MIL and FIL went with me, my DH and my 2 yo DD. The first day we got a personalized tour of the Discovery Trail at AK (she showed us the rock with the "bug hole" that lines up with the ant that "planted" the seed for the tree) and then she took us to the "Tough to be a Bug" show by way of a CM path that put us at the front of the line.
The second day we went to MK and were picked to be Grand MArshals of the parade! Wow, what fabulous fun! My dd loves Daisy Duck and she was the character that rode with us! They also gave her a Fast pass for any ride she wanted to go on that day! We also got to watch the parade from a VIP section after we got off our parade car.
We went back to AK the third day and got YOAMD Tinkerbell pins from a YOAMD CM.
The last day we went to Epcot where I had planned for my DH to have the diver sign and personalized menu at the CR restaurant. I was worried it would'nt pull off (I've heard stories that some people have gotten this after months of planning) but it did and he was very surprised and excited!
My MIL and FIL loved the magical vacation i planned! (With obviously some, okay well a lot of help from the CMs!!)

 

[kmab00]

My MIL and FIL went with me, my DH and my 2 yo DD. The first day we got a personalized tour of the Discovery Trail at AK (she showed us the rock with the "bug hole" that lines up with the ant that "planted" the seed for the tree) and then she took us to the "Tough to be a Bug" show by way of a CM path that put us at the front of the line.
The second day we went to MK and were picked to be Grand MArshals of the parade! Wow, what fabulous fun! My dd loves Daisy Duck and she was the character that rode with us! They also gave her a Fast pass for any ride she wanted to go on that day! We also got to watch the parade from a VIP section after we got off our parade car.
We went back to AK the third day and got YOAMD Tinkerbell pins from a YOAMD CM.
The last day we went to Epcot where I had planned for my DH to have the diver sign and personalized menu at the CR restaurant. I was worried it would'nt pull off (I've heard stories that some people have gotten this after months of planning) but it did and he was very surprised and excited!
My MIL and FIL loved the magical vacation i planned! (With obviously some, okay well a lot of help from the CMs!!)

WOW! How luck you are!! A Dream every day!!!! That's awesome! They say, right place right time....you guys must have been in the right place right time a LOT!!!! Congratulations!!!

 

[scheddj]

We had lots of dreams this trip. We were there from 11/21 - 11/29. Our official dream was the lanyards and pins we received after our ride on Everest.

The unofficial ones were an upgrade from a studio to a one bedroom at SSR,
the kids got to ride the barnstormer with Goofy and Pluto and were escorted to the front of the line in the Judges Tent. They also rode the teacups with Alice and the Mad Hatter.

 

[mmkk]

WOW! How luck you are!! A Dream every day!!!! That's awesome! They say, right place right time....you guys must have been in the right place right time a LOT!!!! Congratulations!!!

Thank you! I also think that the sillier you act, the better chances you have of being recognized and picked! (Being silly is NOT a problem for my family! )

 

[Piglet's Momma]

This was partly our 16th anniversary trip, and we ate at Rose and Crown for lunch on 11/28. Our server was a lovely girl named Emma, and after the meal she brought us a certificate and two Where Dreams Come True Tinkerbell pins. On the cards it read "One for You" and "One to Give". We were really pleased, because we've never gotten any of the lanyards or fastpasses or anything.

I'd planned on looking for a kid with Tinkerbell pins, but at MVMCP on 11/29, I was taking a smoke break by the Tomorrowland Speedway, and saw an elderly woman sitting by the fence in a wheelchair, watching the cars go by. I watched her for a little bit, then decided, "I'm going to give this to her." I think she reminded me of my granny, who passed away earlier this year.

I approached her, told her about our anniversary and how we'd gotten the pins, and told her I'd like to give her the other pin. Turns out that she couldn't have been a better recipient. It was her very first trip to Disney, and her son and daughter-in-law had started a pin collection for her. On her lanyard was a CBR pin, and the cute one with the characters that says, "My First Trip". She looked really happy to be getting the pin.

I think more than getting the pins from Emma, I was happier being able to spread a little pixie dust of my own.

 

[Pat329]

We were in Disney 11/25-12/1 and never even saw a dream team member in any park! We answered a survey at Epcot and were given the pair Tinkerbill pins as a thank you. One 'gift' we got was from one of the bus drivers. We had had dinner at Boma and were waiting for the bus to go back to CR. Because the buses don't go from resort to resort, we had to get the one to MK then catch the monorail. It was late and when the bus came, we were the only two getting on. The driver asked if were knew we were going to MK (since it was already closed) and DH said 'yes, unless you want to drop us at CR'. He said "OK, we're now officially the Contemporary Express!" I told him it was very nice of him to offer but I didn't want to get him in trouble. He said not to worry so I told him that I would accept that as my official prize for the week. He just laughed but I thought it was very nice of him.