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

[tigger536]

We just got back last night from a 5 day trip to Disney. On Friday afternoon, we got in line at Test Track. It showed a 30 minute wait. A castmember came up to us and told us the wait was actually 90 minutes. We stepped out of line to decide where to go. (I like TT, but it is not worth an hour and a half wait.) Another cast member came up to us and asked our names, where we were from, etc. She told us to follow her. We went into a "Castmembers Only" door and walked through back hallways of TT. She took us straight to where people exit the ride. She said we were the "Family of the Hour" and we could get straight on the ride. We didn't even have to wait in the Fastpass line. There was one problem. The ride was broken down. (Which is why, I guess, there was a 90 minute wait.) We waited about 10 minutes. She talked to us the whole time and was very friendly. She said she could give us a pass and we could go up the exit and ride any time during the date that we wanted. As we walked out of the building, we could hear the cars going, so we walked back in since we were there. But, by the time we got there, it was broken again. We went back a while later and it was working. We thought it was so cool that we were chosen! It was awesome!

Sorry, but this had me a little...you could almost hear the annoucement..."we're sorry, but the year of a million dreams is currently experiencing mechanical difficulties...please keep your hands inside the vehicle...YOMD will resume momentarily..." hehe...

Anyway, cool that you won and that you got to ride it later!

 

[ktnlxismom]

My daughter got a magical moment! We were at MGM last Sunday 3/4/07. DH wanted to check out all the sports stuff (I really think he just didn't want to go on TOT , but I digress... ). Anyway, I took DD11 on TOT, figuring I could handle it - once! We were the last ones getting off the car at the end, and DD was so excited and jumping around saying how she wanted to go on it again. Just as I opened my mouth to say "....I don't think so..." the CM unloading the car (I think his name was Jon) asked DD if she wanted to go again. She looked a little startled (she later told me she thought she had done something wrong ), but she said yeah she would. He led us to the CM door, which took us to the CM elevator and handed us off to another CM. She took us up in the elevator and asked DD if she wanted to ride in the front row, and of course she said yes. The CM took us to the front of the line, put us on row one, and then we were off again!

When we got off the 2nd time, DD said she wanted to say thank you to Jon, so she went over to him and thanked him. He had us wait for a minute while he went back through the CM door. He brought out a magical moment certificate and filled it out for us. DD was so excited she skipped all the way out the door to find her Dad to tell him all about it!

OK, so it wasn't much, but DD was sooooo excited!

 

[allforpooh]

We were there last week and my dd13 received several wishes. The first day we went to MGM and I was buying pins for my DN8 and DN7 who decided to start pin trading my DD was patiently waiting for them to decide what pin they wanted me to buy for them (which took a very long time). The cast member at the pin station pulled my DD aside and offered her a pick of pins that she had stashed behind the counter, and then filled out a certificate with her name on it. She also received a set of pins from a cast member at BCV, one to keep and one to give to someone else. She spent 2 days looking for someone she wanted to give the other pin to. She finally found a little girl on one of the buses we were riding, and I think that was one of the highlights of her trip. The last wish was at AK, we were waiting in line for the park to open and a couple of CM's asked her is she wanted to help explain about a Scorpin as the other guests entered the park. They put her in a CM vest and she held onto this Scorpion and talked to people as they entered the park, she was a natural.

We went on this trip with no expectations for a wish, so we were excited about the ones we did receive.

Denise

 

[gatormark67]

I apologize if this isn't proper forum etiquette...I am copying this from another post I made, but realize that it probably belongs here...

We were given dream FP's as we exited Thunder Mountain RR. We had no idea and was a bit surreal. They had a group of us roped off within about 15 - 20 seconds and passed them out to all that were in that area. That was about 10:15 AM.

This trip was probably made more magical by the actions of some wonderful CMs than the Fast Passes.

As we entered the MK there was a problem with our APs, but the CM was very sweet and said she would fix it. While it did take a while, she came back with new ones...and 3 "Head of the Line" passes for our family. Those are cool...any attrction or show...give the CM your pass and they take you to the front of the line. It usually requires going "backstage" which was an extra treat! We went backstage at the POTC and HM...pretty cool.

Our DD (9) got an extra dose of magic on this trip...

As I bought my mickey crocs, the CM checking us out was talking with Ashlyn. As we were leaving the CM asked her if she liked any of the pins on her lanyard. She let my DD pick one out and gave it to her.

DD has a Pal Mickey and had saved some $$ to buy him an outfit. As she was checking out (at a different store than the crocs) the CM asked why wasn't mickey with her. She told him that the batteries had died and he was "sleeping" in her backpack. The CM asked to see Mickey, looked him over and said "this won't do." He asked us to follow him to the "Mickey Repair Shop." The CM opened him up...replaced the batteries and gave my daughter a wink as he handed Mickey back over.

Great Memories...watching the magic come alive for my kids!

 

[LMCT88]

Hi All, Just wanted to share and see if anyone had a clue. I have a large letter that was sent certified by Disney (been mailing cards for Year Of A Million Dreams), at the post office. Can't wait to see what it is, have to get it tomorrow as postoffice was closed. Anyone get something like this let me know. I can hardly wait to see what it is, I may not sleep at all tonite.

 

[happy2go2wdwmom]

Hi All, Just wanted to share and see if anyone had a clue. I have a large letter that was sent certified by Disney (been mailing cards for Year Of A Million Dreams), at the post office. Can't wait to see what it is, have to get it tomorrow as postoffice was closed. Anyone get something like this let me know. I can hardly wait to see what it is, I may not sleep at all tonite.

WHAT COULD IT BE?!!!! Good Luck and keep us posted.

 

[pl'smama]

I have so enjoyed reading (not quite all) a lot of the wonderful stories posted here. It really makes you feel good inside. So I will share a bit to...

We took our DD4 to WDW in December and the trip was wonderful. We all wore our "1st Visit" buttons every day and were constantly being asked by the CMs if we were having a good time. It amazed me how attentive they were and just how special they made us feel. We all got several YOAMD certificates, tons of Mickey stickers and colouring sheets ( well, DD got those!!)

I wore a pin lanyard most of the time and had a great time trading. My DD had a lanyard, but it was kind of awkward for her to carry so it was either on me or in the backpack. The first cool Magical Moment happened at DTD, in one of the stores. A CM gave my DD the pink princess Minnie pin with no trade in return required. My DD was so proud of that pin that it she would not put it with her others. She wore it on her shirt and told everyone about it!!

In AK a CM asked us about our first visit and had a little conversation with my DD. He then took out the special Tinkerbelle Pixie Dust pin and gave her two!! One to keep and one to share. My DD chose to share it with me.

The day we were at MGM a couple approached us and offered us the prize they had won, which was the Dream Fastpass!! They had to leave and offered it to us to use as it was still before noon time. That was such a great moment, very special.

Last, but not least our DD was given two huge and beautiful ballons. One with Mickey on one side and Minnie on the other and one with the Princesses. She enjoyed them for two days and on our last day she gave them away to two children in our resort. It made her feel great to share, but the pride I felt was overwhelming.

Thank you Walt for creating such a wonderful place.

Suz

 

[pl'smama]

I have so enjoyed reading (not quite all) a lot of the wonderful stories posted here. It really makes you feel good inside. So I will share a bit to...

We took our DD4 to WDW in December and the trip was wonderful. We all wore our "1st Visit" buttons every day and were constantly being asked by the CMs if we were having a good time. It amazed me how attentive they were and just how special they made us feel. We all got several YOAMD certificates, tons of Mickey stickers and colouring sheets ( well, DD got those!!)

I wore a pin lanyard most of the time and had a great time trading. My DD had a lanyard, but it was kind of awkward for her to carry so it was either on me or in the backpack. The first cool Magical Moment happened at DTD, in one of the stores. A CM gave my DD the pink princess Minnie pin with no trade in return required. My DD was so proud of that pin that it she would not put it with her others. She wore it on her shirt and told everyone about it!!

In AK a CM asked us about our first visit and had a little conversation with my DD. He then took out the special Tinkerbelle Pixie Dust pin and gave her two!! One to keep and one to share. My DD chose to share it with me.

The day we were at MGM a couple approached us and offered us the prize they had won, which was the Dream Fastpass!! They had to leave and offered it to us to use as it was still before noon time. That was such a great moment, very special.

Last, but not least our DD was given two huge and beautiful ballons. One with Mickey on one side and Minnie on the other and one with the Princesses. She enjoyed them for two days and on our last day she gave them away to two children in our resort. It made her feel great to share, but the pride I felt was overwhelming.

Thank you Walt for creating such a wonderful place.

Suz

I almost forgot two other great things. We had dinner at the Castle, which was amazing!!! My DD wanted a photo with the Godmother, but she had a show to do and could not stop for pics. A CM came over and gave my DD a little card that was signed by the Godmother, Susie and Perla (who did stop for pics).

We had a wonderful waitress at our dinner. I asked her if I could get a menu to take home as a souvenir. She said she was sorry, but they were not allowed to do that. I said no biggie and forgot about it. Just before our dessert was served she brought me out a bag and put it on the spare chair at our table. SHe put her fingers to her lips, smiled and walked away. Inside were not one, but two of the menus, in perfect condition! They are a great souvenir of our dinner, but that is not the end of it. While I took my DD to the washroom to change out of her Cinderella costume the waitress gave my DH a box and said thank you. Inside was a glass mug engraved with Cinderella's Royal Table and the Castle! It is a gorgeous mug, kind of like a stein. It blew me away to get something that neat.

Truly a wonderful place!!

Suz

 

[emma'smom]

Well, we were granted several wishes last week. When my dd4 and I got off of Big Thunder Mountain, the Dream Team gave us each a Dream Lanyard with two pins on each of them. This was a fun way to start the vacation!

The next day, as we climbed on the carrousel, another Dream Team passed out Dream Mickey Ear hats to everyone as we boarded. Now we have five sets of these "ears". We wore them around the park that day, but they are made of felt and it was hot!

Those were our two "official" dreams this trip...but we had lots of pixie dust thrown our way.

We had a great table at Ohana that overlooked the Seven Seas Lagoon. We were seated at 8:30...perfect timing to watch both the Electric Water Pageant and Wishes right from our table.

DM is a diabetic and we had great service throughout the trip...sf desserts and personal attention from the chef at every restaurant! Dessert every night was a dream come true for DM!

Also, our room requests were granted at two of the resorts where we stayed (Poly and Beach Club) which worked out so well for having my parents (with mobility issues) along.

DD4 was picked to dance in the Lion King show at Animal Kingdom.

There were just lots of fun little details that made the trip special...most of it because the DIS gave us the information we needed to be in the right places at the right times!

 

[becky_AK]

Just reading everyone's experiences makes me jealous that you've had a chance to be at WDW already this year & also very very excited for my upcoming trip in Oct/Nov. I can't wait, I think about Disney nonstop every day

 

[Vickie46]

I love reading all these.. keep them coming!

 

[MOM POPPINS]

We just returned from another great trip to WDW! We were given the lanyards with the 2 pins while entering to ride Triceratops Spin at Animal Kingdom. It was around 9:30 am on Tuesday March 6th. We saw the dream team around a lot but we mostly noticed them out in the mornings. We must have been at MK the day the previous poster got the hats on the carousel we saw lots of families with them on while we were going to the Snow White ride. I guess we just missed them!!! We went on the carousel after Snow White We had a great time and enjoyed the extra pixie dust around !!!

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Hi All, Just wanted to share and see if anyone had a clue. I have a large letter that was sent certified by Disney (been mailing cards for Year Of A Million Dreams), at the post office. Can't wait to see what it is, have to get it tomorrow as postoffice was closed. Anyone get something like this let me know. I can hardly wait to see what it is, I may not sleep at all tonite.

Sounds like the lanyard/pin set! I think that prize comes in an envelope and the ears come in a box. Of course...it could always be something better -- good luck!!!

 

[TupperMom7]

Hi All, Just wanted to share and see if anyone had a clue. I have a large letter that was sent certified by Disney (been mailing cards for Year Of A Million Dreams), at the post office. Can't wait to see what it is, have to get it tomorrow as postoffice was closed. Anyone get something like this let me know. I can hardly wait to see what it is, I may not sleep at all tonite.

Well, what was in the envelope??? Please tell, or I won't sleep tonight!

 

[Eviie]

We just got back and had two great things happen.

The first was at MGM on Sept 24. We walked through the gates around 1pm and were intending to go get Fastpasses for Aerosmith when we were stopped by a cast member who wanted to know if we had lunch yet and what we were up to. When we told her we were going to get Fastpasses she smiled and said, "well, you are the family of the hour so let's go get those for you!" I asked her if this was to do with the Million dreams and she said it was a "warm-up" of sorts... As it turns out, we didn't get Fastpasses, she just walked us through the exit line right onto the ride!! Then, she said she'd meet us in the picture area where she proceeded to buy us the 8x10 photo of us on the ride! Then when I thought it wouldn't get any better she gave us a coupon for two free ice creams!! Needless to say it was an amazing way to start out the vacation.

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!

Both of these things made the trip just that much more special, and if it's a sign of things to come I can see us booking another trip around the same time next year.....

Ohmygosh. I'm in love with your story! I already got very teary eyed in a couple of these :''(

 

[Eviie]

This was my story which was before YOMD promotion. Me, my mom, my brother, and my grandma got in line into BTMRR. We had a couple of 2 in front of us so she let them in and she put her hand so nobody would pass then she began talking to me and my family asking how are trip was going? Was it just us 4? And we explained how a couple of the family members stayed outside because they were not 'Feeling good' and after a while she called out 'Anyone a party of 6?' and someone raised their hands they cut thru us and once the line was near the boarding area she raised her hand up and just as i was about to walk through with a smile on my face she said 'Ah ah ah! You forgot something!' and i looked back and said 'Did i? I think i have everything maybe it's someone elses' she reached into her pocket and pulled out these special fastpasses which were to be used in any ride at Magic Kingdom. I was thrilled thanked her, hugged her i took a picture with her (For the fun of it) wrote a letter and send it to Guest Relations. But while we took the picture we let others behind us skip us then we got back on track and went behind after we allowed 2 familys behind us skip us. It was a GREAT magical moment and it's one i'll never forget. I hope my upcoming trip in April will be as magical!

 

[LMCT88]

Hi Everyone, I won the laynard pin set. It is awesome. It says Disneyland (like the ears I won), haven't won anything that says Disney World, but am still happy that I won 3 times. Hope everyone gets a dream granted.

 

[Eviie]

Everyone need's to post something lol come on keep em` cominq! This is my favorite thread

 

[pixiepower1971]

I have not had a chance to read through everything yet but I just wanted to share our experiances from our recent trip.

DD8 is a HUGE Stitch fan. We were getting in line to greet him when a dream team CM came over and started talking to DD8 about all her Stitches. CM was a HUGE Stitch fan as well. We talked for awhile..she was wonderful! I can't even explain how nice she was.

To make a long story short, she asked if we liked wishes. We all LOVE Wishes. She told us to meet her at the bottom of Astro Orbitor 15 mins before Wishes. At that point she asked if we would like to go on Buzz.She took us in a backdoor and had us jump on Buzz at the unloading point. We felt so special! We met her at 8:45 and we got to watch Wishes from a ledge on the castle side of the ride. It was beautiful and such a different perspective!

At the end we recieved a Magical Moments certificate.


The next day we had run to MK to complete some VMK quests. As we were leaving we stopped in the candy shop for some fudge. While we were waiting, my girls were pulled from line and made chefs for the day. They got to stand in the middle of the store and decorate Mickey rice krispie treats with chocolate and sprinkles. So much fun!

The interctions with CMs are always the best part of our trips. This trip was no exception.

A huge Thank you to the dream team CM with the STITCH blue car! You made our trip!

 

[Vickie46]

Wow.. sounds like you had a great trip!