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

My 3 year old ds and I were the family of the day on the dino ride in AK (the ride that's like dumbo but they're green baby dinos). We got to ride the ride twice, were given a certifcate to take home, and a coupon for an arcade game. We used the coupon and we were given a free stuffed animal.
 
We received two dreams on our trip two weeks ago. We were told we were going to be the "First Family" at the American Adventure and given a certificate saying the same. Our family name was announced before the American Adventure attraction began and the audience applauded us. We were also given two Anniversary buttons for our wedding anniversary from the Wilderness Lodge and another certificate for the same. Also for our anniversary dinner at Whispering Canyon at the Wilderness Lodge we were given two straw cowboy hats and asked to participate in a kissing contest.
We were given free cheese cake at Tuskers restuarant for our anniversary too. And many many many congratulations from cast members through the whole week. If you are celebrating a wedding anniversary or birthday be sure and tell the resort when you plan your trip.
Freemore
Just out of curiousity, why does your header have a "mad" face? It sounded like you had a "magical" time.
 
Here's a pretty good one. My 9 yo son, 12 yo daughter, wife and I visited Disneyworld last week after spending the prior week on a cruise out of Port Canaveral (RCCL Mariner of the Seas). It was our last day of the trip (leaving following morning), and we were pretty worn down. My son loves Test Track (not to mention that its the only fast ride my wife will go on), so we were some of the first at Epcot that morning, rode Test Track and then got a set of FastPasses for later. Went on a few other rides then came back to TestTrack late am, rode and -- as we were getting out of the Test Track car -- were greeted by four Disney employees in their white vests, and another in business attire with big smiles on their faces. We were asked whether they could ask us a few questions, and we were escorted through a door to a small room and were then -- very pleasantly -- asked a series of questions that indicated to me that they were attempting to see if we qualified for a prize.

Welllll, we did, and as it turns out, my 9 yo son -- whose diet consists mostly of Pizza, milk, PB&J, carrots and chicken fingers -- won a gourmet meal for 6 that night at our choice of either Citrico's, Artists Point or Jiko! We chose Citrico's and had a great meal that night, including special menus with our son's name on them. But the best part was, for about an hour, our family, and particularly my son, were treated like real VIPs. We were escorted up to a VIP area in the Test Track ride (above the entrance) that is apparently run by General Motors for visiting GM guests and employees (I think) where we were given refreshments, the necessary paperwork to sign, Hummer models for the kids (courtestsy of GM -- thanks) and had a nice conversation with the YOMD team. We have a picture which I will try to post later. My son was then given a back stage look at Test Track, put back on the ride to immediately ride again, and then -- when we told the team we were all too "chicken" to ride Mission to Mars, were taken over to that ride, given ANOTHER backstage tour of that ride, and then given immediate access to the "no-spin" (green card) version of that ride. Wow.

But wait -- there's more! As I said, there were four of us, but we won dinner for 6. We did have friends also visiting Orlando near Downtown Disney, but the sweepstakes rules required that every adult participating sign a waiver form within two hours of the prize award. Given the limited time, one of the members of the YOMD team was good enough to drive over immediately to our friend's hotel to get them to sign the waivers to meet the deadline. Again, wow.

As they said to us, the YOMD team is all about "making dreams happen." I can personally attest to the fact that they REALLY mean it. We are very, very grateful for the courtesies extended to us, and many thanks to Disney and the YOMD team for a great end to our vacation.

Rich, Mary, Kim and (the big winner- smile) Adam
 
That is awesome!!!

I bet your friends were really surprised too. I've said it before, and I'll say it again that I am absolutely amazed at the amount of thought/details that have gone into this promotion. Just the little things like the Hummers for the kids, the VIP treatment -- it's just incredible.

Way to go Disney ~ Keep up the good work !!! :thumbsup2
 

That is a truly amazing story!!!!

I would absolutely love to see something like that happen when we're down! We're just thrilled about being blessed enough to make another trip down to visit the mouse.
 
I've gotten so many mouse ears in the mail, I've started selling them on eBay.
 
Just out of curiousity, why does your header have a "mad" face? It sounded like you had a "magical" time.

Gosh I don't know how my header got a mad face!! I don't know even what my header is or what a mad face is.....can you tell me how to get rid of it? Thanks. We did have a wondeful time. I'm not so good at this computer stuff as you can tell.
 
Gosh I don't know how my header got a mad face!! I don't know even what my header is or what a mad face is.....can you tell me how to get rid of it? Thanks. We did have a wondeful time. I'm not so good at this computer stuff as you can tell.

Freemore, I know how it is to accidentally click stuff. It you look at your post on page 71 there is a mad face in the title. When you are creating your message there is a spot below to pick an icon for your message. My guess you accidentally selected the angry face:confused3

If you click the edit button on page 71 you should be able to unselect it. Hope this helps:)
 
Got the lanyard and pins in the mail today...and I stopped sending postcards months ago! WELL, maybe that'll go on eBay, too...and I'll use the money to buy more postcards!
 
Kind of a stupid question -

I have never paid attention to Year of a Million Dreams until today.

Do they randomly pick people in the theme parks ?

Do you need to send a post card ?
 
They randomly pick people in the parks by the sounds of things. I don't think anyone has picked up any sort of pattern as of yet.

I'm going to start sending in the postcards for sure! I'd love to get a pair of Mickey ears.
 
I've gotten so many mouse ears in the mail, I've started selling them on eBay.

Got the lanyard and pins in the mail today...and I stopped sending postcards months ago! WELL, maybe that'll go on eBay, too...and I'll use the money to buy more postcards!

As you notice I don't post anywhere much, I just read threads when I have time, BUT I must comment on these posts. How rude can you be? People come here to read how excited people are to win ~maybe~ just one thing and you have the nerve to post that you've won so much you're selling it? If you don't want the stuff why bother buying more postcards?!

Why don't you offer the items for free to your DIS friends?

Sour grapes? No, haven't sent in one postcard, nor do I intend to...doesn't anyone else here find these posts even a little rude??
 
They randomly pick people in the parks by the sounds of things. I don't think anyone has picked up any sort of pattern as of yet.

There isn't a pattern.. I was a CM/CP. Its all randomly selected on computers where all of the big prizes are given. We could randomly pick people to just brighten up their days by having them help us with little games and stuff. I actually tried to get this one little boy to help me to get a free pin. and I was like 'hey would you like to help me with something..' and he replied 'No' and walked away it was so funny:lmao:
 
As you notice I don't post anywhere much, I just read threads when I have time, BUT I must comment on these posts. How rude can you be? People come here to read how excited people are to win ~maybe~ just one thing and you have the nerve to post that you've won so much you're selling it? If you don't want the stuff why bother buying more postcards?!

Why don't you offer the items for free to your DIS friends?

Sour grapes? No, haven't sent in one postcard, nor do I intend to...doesn't anyone else here find these posts even a little rude??

Yes, I do have to say I agree with you there- I have been sending in since October, and haven't won a thing yet-- It's kind of disappointing, that some people win so many and others nothing- too bad they can't spread out the wealth a little better! :confused3

I've gotten so many mouse ears in the mail, I've started selling them on eBay.

Got the lanyard and pins in the mail today...and I stopped sending postcards months ago! WELL, maybe that'll go on eBay, too...and I'll use the money to buy more postcards!
Yes, what about offering them up on the DIS boards? I am sure there are more than one DISer out there who would gladly give you the shipping and handling to get a set of ears or lanyards! :)
 
Yes, I do have to say I agree with you there- I have been sending in since October, and haven't won a thing yet-- It's kind of disappointing, that some people win so many and others nothing- too bad they can't spread out the wealth a little better! :confused3




Yes, what about offering them up on the DIS boards? I am sure there are more than one DISer out there who would gladly give you the shipping and handling to get a set of ears or lanyards! :)


I actually did offer them once, but was told that people wanted to win them for themselves.

If I hurt anyone's feelings, I'm sorry. Hope you win something, too. I didn't win anything on my last visit to WDW (nor was I expecting to), if that makes you feel any better, and I sent in at least 100 postcards to get the prizes I did get. I'm hoping for the big prize, though, and am selling the small ones so I can purchase more postcards. I don't see this as rude, just practical. I do the same thing with the lottery...turn in the winnings to buy more tickets. If posting this hurt people's feelings, for that I apologize. I do NOT apologize for offering them on eBay, though.
 
Kind of a stupid question -

I have never paid attention to Year of a Million Dreams until today.

Do they randomly pick people in the theme parks ?

Do you need to send a post card ?
You can win either way. I think the more magical experiences are had when you visit, although I guess they're giving out ears and lanyards at a pretty good clip. You can also send in postcards.
 
I did not know you had offered before- sorry! No hurt feelings here! :sunny:

I would like to win myself, but if anyone's offering.....:rolleyes1 No, I can't blame you for putting them on ebay if no one wanted them here.

I am just hoping to find a way to get down to WDW before the YOAMD is over! I guess if I knew what the next promotion was going to be, I would not feel so bad not going this year. DS4 is rather ticked, though. HE thinks we should go there this summer, and does not quite understand what "Can't afford it" means! ;) Someday he will!

I just want to say CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners out there, and blow some pixie dust to us non-winners our way!! pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:
 
I have been feeling like a bad news buffet lately, basically with the exception of life-threatning illnesses, I have had many unfortunate circumstances occur in the last 5-6 months.
What a pleasant surprise for our mail carrier to come ring my doorbell today. Grinning, she said "I need a signature...and i think you are gonna like it!"

We won the pin lanyard set! :banana: :banana: :banana:
 
Good for you Marilou. I hope it's smooth sailing from here on!!! :boat:

Now let's get some pixie dust going for VictoriaT. pixiedust:
 













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