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

[queenmum2]

We just got back and had two great things happen.

The coolest part was that he wasn't just taking us to the ride - he actually got in the boat and came with us!!! We had a blast, singing along to the pirates song, and just having a great time!

Both of your Magical Moments sound awesome - - but I LOVE your pirate ride with Hook...what FUN! I'll be in The World in 3 weeks (minus one day) so I can't wait to see what EXTRA magic there is to see in the parks.

Tracie

 

[queenmum2]

You know, the moment you said that, a marketing executive got his wings.

 

[dd316]

The Cruella and Captain Hook stories were fantastic!!

 

[mlill]

The second thing that happened was at MNSSHP on Sept 29. I went as Jack Sparrow and the wife was dressed up as Tinkerbell. We had just gotten our picture taken with Captain Hook, and after it was done he motioned for us to stand to the side and wait there. I had no idea what was going on and soon there were 4 of us there, Smee, Tinkerbell, Jack Sparrow, and Peter Pan. The cast member who was with Hook then announced - "Captain Hook has decided that he would like to take you on The Pirates of the Caribbean with him - right now!" So we followed Hook through the entire line (which was probably about a 30 minute wait at that point) He was hilarious, pushing people out of the way as we followed him in. The coolest part was that he wasn't just taking us to the ride - he actually got in the boat and came with us!!! We had a blast, singing along to the pirates song, and just having a great time!

WoW! My kids would have a heart attack if Captain Hook went on POC with us! I can't wait to go to WDW! 3 more weeks!

-Michelle

 

[phisigprincess]

I think it would AMAZING to have a dream granted (heck, a free lanyard would probably make me cry! LOL!), but honestly, I am absolutely LOVING reading about other people's wishes!! I think it's just as fun to hear about all of these magical moments!! Keep them coming!!

 

[Fantasmic303]

I agree, Sarah!!

I'm getting all teary just reading about these things!!

We had our own Magical Moment in July, when my sister and I found ourselves the first people to ride BTMRR!! The CM told us we were VIPs for the morning as the first riders, and she walked us over to Splash Mountain with my mom and other sister so we could have a whole log to ourselves. We went in throught he exit, and she announced that she had some VIPs that wanted to ride...it was just so special when we realized we were getting to ride all on our own!!

Of course we had to buy the photo...we've never gotten a log to ourselves before!!

But anyway, I can't wait to get down there to see this magic in action. Even if it's not our family getting dusted, I know I'll be excited to see it happen around us!!

I can't wait!!

 

[Tigger714]

In the words of Varucca in Willy Wonka

"But Daddy I want it NOW"

I can't wait to leave and all these storys are making me teary eyed! Keep em coming!

 

[lindseysmomma]

Yesterday in the mail we received a free park hopper ticket to Disney Land. We live in S. California. The funny part is we leave for WDW in 3 days. So that means we get to do WDW this month, and DL next month!

Rachel

 

[Fantasmic303]

In the words of Barucca in Willy Wonka

"But Daddy I want it NOW"

I can't wait to leave and all these storys are making me teary eyed! Keep em coming!

LoL - I'm pretty sure it's Veruca, but that made me giggle.

And I agree!!

 

[Tigger714]

okay the B & V are right next to one another! Either way I want to go NOW~

 

[MariDisney]

We had 2 little magical moments on our trip last week. At Honey I Shrunk the Audience DD6 was selected to be an "Assistant Professor". They pulled her out of line and dressed her up in a lab coat and jacket. Then, they had her make an announcement welcoming everyone to the "Awards Presentation". She got a magical moments certificate that I need to get a frame for.

On another day, we were taking DD6 and DNephew 7 for their first ever rides on Space Mountain. When we got there, the ride was broken down, and they were obviously disappointed. A very wonderful CM, Stephen, asked my DD what her favorite ride was or what she'd like to try. She said she'd never been on the Speedway, so he took the four of us to the ride and through the exit (or it may have been the wheelchair entrance) and put us in the first 2 cars. It was a great little bit of pixie dust!

 

[kimmikayb]

The magic was outstanding this trip. I would bore you with all the little magical moments but here are some of the bigger ones....

DS11 loves Rockin Roller Coaster...we all rode it once and when we got off the cast members were excited and asked us how we liked it and we, of course said we loved it. They said then come with us and ride again!! It had make me slightly ill so I didn't go but they took my DS11 to the front of the line for another ride.

We all got to be in the Family Fun Day Parade.

DS11 had a birthday card signed by everyone in eating at Prime Time Cafe, including our waiter, brother Mike.

My mom was always picking up after other guests (for another thread, but I couldn't believe some of the guests on this trip) and while waiting for DS to go on a ride my mom picked up some trash from the bushes some careless guest had left and a cast member who swept the streets saw her do this. She thanked her and then gave her a special pin for YOAMD.

A cast member sat down with me to talk while I waited for the kids to ride Space Mountain and while we were talking it came around to how I surprised my kids with this trip. He gave me a special pin for YOAMD because he said people like me help spread the pixie dust and they love to acknowledge those kind of guests.

Had a manager give my DD13 a Stitch pin just because she liked him.

I'm working on my letter to Disney right now to tell them how great this trip was!

ETA I forgot a very important magical part! Our Mousekeeper was wonderful. Everyday it was something new. The day birthday cards were left in our room for the kids, our room literally exploded in towel animals and creativity. The kids loved this part!

 

[Disneymom2AA]

Reading all these magical moments are great!!! I am so exciting that we are going back for our 2nd trip. My DS10 and DS4 still do not know we are going so I know when we tell them that we are indeed going they will be so excited!! That will truly be my magical moment

 

[VirtuallyMe]

We got back just late last night...

And I got a Dream Fast Pass to MGM... we were just loaded onto Star Tours and in walked the dream team- asked the entire ride car how our trips were going- said that because it is a new year of a million dreams- we'd all get a little something and passed out a lanyard card with the fast passes (good for that day for one entry into each ride/attraction) that accepts fast passes.

We saw many many of these around in all the parks- and most people I spoke to were given them in rides where a large group is sectioned off together.

We also saw many people with Dream Ears- these are Mickey ears with cloud design on the beanie part and silver ears

The dream pins were also being circulated. One of my group traded a cast member for one and later a Dream Team member asked her about it and said you are only supposed to get them from the Dream team- but apparently someone who was given one by a dream team member wanted something on the cast member's lanyard more lol

We heard of people getting meals free (not on Dining Plan), upgrades, park tickets and other smaller things.

I went on Keys to the Kingdom on that trip- and our tour guide explained that all cast members have the ability to give dreams but only the Dream Team can give the big ones or the YOAMD items.

 

[deltachi8]

Thatnks for the updates eveyone, this sounds like a wonderful promotion by Disney.

 

[SmileMom]

On another day, we were taking DD6 and DNephew 7 for their first ever rides on Space Mountain. When we got there, the ride was broken down, and they were obviously disappointed. A very wonderful CM, Stephen, asked my DD what her favorite ride was or what she'd like to try. She said she'd never been on the Speedway, so he took the four of us to the ride and through the exit (or it may have been the wheelchair entrance) and put us in the first 2 cars. It was a great little bit of pixie dust!

I LOVE pixie dust stories, and this one is just so sweet! Thanks for sharing!

 

[disneyfan551]

We just returned from a 10 night stay at Disney last night, and we had such a magical time!! We were at the MK on 9/25 and the Dream Squad was already working! Our kids (5yo) were dressed as Jasmine & Peter Pan, and we just happened to catch the very end of a show behind the castle. Aurora was in it, so my dd HAD to see it, since she's her favorite! We waited in the miserably hot line for a quick photo/autograph, and we were approached to sign a consent for their pictures being made. I believe they were working on possible advertising pic's. We received Mickey pins that said, "Say cheese!" on them, and they sent a photo to us in email also.

I believe that same day, my dd was wearing her Jasmine costume, and we were walking around the princess store on Main Street in the MK when we were approached by 2 cm's. They asked her to help dress the Cinderella mannequin (sp?) in the front of the store! My dd was SOOOO excited! She chose the jewelry, shoes, wand, etc. for her to wear. And, then she received a Magical Moments certificate and a Cinderella slipper pen. It was so exciting!

Later that same day, we were in Fantasyland, and a cm started speaking to the kids. I can't remember what happened though!! Crazy day! I believe he took us to the front of a ride, and then after gave us fast passes to any MK ride that we used on another MK day. The cm was super nice, and we ran into him a few days later in MK too! On the 2nd day in MK, the kids were dressed as Peter Pan & Tinker Bell. He took them to ride Peter Pan, and they wanted him to ride with them, which he did! He was very enthusiastic about his job and really enjoyed talking with the kids. Then, he took us to IASW, and they became 'cruise directors'! They each went individually to the stand/room above the water, where the boats go under as the ride starts. They made an announcement about each child as they did it, and then they had to wave at the boats/people as they went under! After performing their director duties, we went to the front of the line and took a spin on IASW! The kids loved it, and they got another Magical Moments certificate.

The 2nd day at MK, we were undecided about going into see the Tiki Birds, since a show had just started and we missed it. We didn't feel like waiting 18 minutes for the next one, but eventually ended up going back for it. When we came back, the cm said we were the "family of the hour". We all received leis and had front row, center seats for the show. When it was time for the show to start we had to say, "1-2-3...Wake up Jose!". Another fun adventure for us, after a long, hot day in the MK. We found out later there were EMH's that night, so we REALLLY had a long day, but it was perfect!!

When the kids were in costume, they were constantly asked for their autographs! In the parks AND in the resorts. It was so cute, and the kids got used to it! They really thought that the cm's thought "they" were the real characters! My dd would say, "But, I'm not the real Tinker Bell!".

No, we didn't receive any large prize, and we didn't expect to either. However, we had a fabulous time and the entire trip was sooo magical!! I feel like I'm forgetting another time, but I'll post if I remember it! I'm still groggy from the trip, but trying to catch up at work. Good luck to all of you hoping for your wish to come true!!

 

[MagicMe]

Everything sounds so cool! I can't wait to go at the end of the month. And, I'm so glad to hear that the Dream Squad prizes are random and that Adult groups and couples have the same chance as families. Hey - I'll be there with my family but my two DS's are adults themselves!!!

 

[MariDisney]

When the kids were in costume, they were constantly asked for their autographs! In the parks AND in the resorts. It was so cute, and the kids got used to it! They really thought that the cm's thought "they" were the real characters! My dd would say, "But, I'm not the real Tinker Bell!".

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!

 

[angel's momma]

The dream pins were also being circulated. One of my group traded a cast member for one and later a Dream Team member asked her about it and said you are only supposed to get them from the Dream team- but apparently someone who was given one by a dream team member wanted something on the cast member's lanyard more lol

DD got one of these off a CM lanyard too. It's a really neat pin, and she was thrilled to get it, but we didn't know it was a Dream Team pin.