Your all time favorite Disney moment?

[scorpad99]

My DD`d first trip to Disney (she was 8) and we were there for the week b4 halloween, could not get ressies for the Castle and there was no other place to meet Cinderella that year...............Cindy being her favorite princess..........O NO!!!!!
Well we are at the halloween special party and she is Dresses as none other than her favorite princess-Cinderella......wig and all! When we are rushing to the front of the castle for the Cinderellabration show and stumble upon the Pumpkin coach all lit up with The fairy godmother and Cinderella with a line of little girls all waiting for autographs!
How precious was that,video and pictures of our little princess with her favorite princess!

AND HAVE A MAGICAL DAY!

 

[Kevenswife2]

Okay, I'm such a sap! I'm sitting here crying because of all the happy moments I've just read, but I think that's one of the reasons all us Disers love Disney so much.

My magical moments both happened on my 40th birthday trip in 2003.

We were waiting in line for Animal Kingdom to open. A CM came over and asked if we'd like to ????? (we couldn't understand because of the noise) and I said "YES!", not even knowing what I was volunteering for. I had heard of all the wonderful 'bonuses' (particapate in parades, open the park, etc.) and I didn't care what it was, I wanted to do it. We got to be the First Family and had our own personal ride on Kilimanjaro Safari! We were told lots of info and shown a few hidden Mickeys.

My second moment happened while watching the Christmas Parade on Main Street during Mickey's Christmas Party. It was my birthday and I was wearing one of the It's My Birthday Today pins. The "snow" was coming down and the parade was almost over. The float with Santa was approaching. As he came in front of me, Santa pointed at me (from high up in his sleigh) and said, "Happy Birthday Princess!" That made my day!

Moments like these are why we keep going back. I always feel like I did the first time, when I was 7, and walked down Main Street. It rekindles the kid in me, and there's nothing else which makes me feel that way.

Oh, and then there's the moment when DH tells me to plan another Disney trip. When we met 9 years ago he had never even been to an amusement/theme park (at 36 yo that's hard to believe). Now he can't imagine a year without them!

 

[Katy Belle]

I've only been to wdw once and Disneyland Paris once, but I have a couple.

At wdw my oldest son was 8 at the time. He has never liked to wear costumes or hats or to draw attention to himself in any way. At wdw he and I work Mouse EArs the whole time, every day, every moment. On about day 4 I told him I was surprised that he was wearing the ears every day. He told me, "Mom, things are different at Disney World." It really was a magical trip.

Same kiddo one year later at Disneyland Paris. Poor guy has a fever. He is trying to be a trooper, but is out of energy. We sat him on a bench while I went to get a bottle of water for him and his dad took his brothers on a ride. Goofy came and stole his mitten while he was sitting there! My DH arrived to see it all and took photos. It is just so cute to see the huge grin knowing how lousy he was feeling. Magic.

Katy

 

[Brise Nannie]

It's like the potato chip commercial...bet ya can't name just one!

I have 3 moments that stand out in my mind. (1) It was the first time I'd been to WDW in 20 yrs and my first DGS was sitting on my SIL's shoulders watching the parade @MK. I looked up at my grandson (he was maybe 2 YO) and he had the biggest smile on his face beaming from ear-to-ear. Between that image, the parade, the music, I felt the "magic" and I've never forgotten the feeling since.

(2) Same DGS and my second DGS were in the barbershop @MK getting haircuts and Scoop came in and chatted for a while and then the Barbershop Quartet came in and sang a few tunes for us. You should've seen the looks my grandsons got as we walked thru the parks that day.

(3) I was standing in the middle of Main St. near Casey Jones during the MVMCP looking towards the Train Station. Of course the snow was coming down and the holiday decorations were lit and I could see the MK tree and it was just so magical.

 

[almburr]

It was our first trip to Disney last August It was me DH and 2 of our children DD11 DD6 my cousin same age as me her DH DS11 DS9 DD6 and her mother this was everyones first trip and for many thier first ride on a plane and a real planned vacation for all...... We checked in PORS hopped on a bus for the MK. DH and I were sitting behind DD6 & DC6 we had no idea what to expect! All of a sudden you could see the top of the castle then alittle bit more and more. The two girls eye got huge. At the same time they BOTH took a deap breath and sighed "its sooo beautiful! There were a couple of ladies that were setting across the asile and smiled and said how sweet. Everone just smiled. It was at that moment We all realized that we were really there not seeing it on TV. For the rest of the trip Disney World was only the park with the castle. When we went to MGM, AK, EPCOT they kept asking can we go back to Disney world now kept telling them we are at Disney World!!

 

[deekaypee]

When DH proposed to me on the roof of the the Contemporary during the nightly fireworks. In fact, that whole trip, which he planned as a surprise trip for me is my favorite trip. There were a hundred little things that made it special, even before he proposed (which I wasn't expecting). One of the highlights was walking down MK's Main Street and having the Mayor asking if we were married. When we said, "No," the Mayor replied, "I didn't think so--you look to be too much in love" before immediately asking my-then DBF, "So, when are you going to ask her?" I thought it was hilarious that my DBF, who was normally so unflappable, got flustered. A few days later I knew why. There were lots of these little moments, all of which seemed to suggest the proposal was fated to happen.

Plus, what made is particularly memorable is that DH isn't the world's biggest Disney fan. But that week, he remembered everything we'd done on our other trips and recreated all the highlights, and then some.

 

[mommy2mrb]

We are huge DL and WDW fans and have had many wonderful trips but our biggest was when we went on DCL Magic Jan 2005 and a week at WDW, the whole trip was a once in a life time for us. But we had a few very memorable with our then 5 year old DD .

1. Seeing her eyes light up when we saw the Magic for the first time and dancing with her daddy everynight.
2. Watching her dance "around the world" at Epcot before the Princess Breakfast, the park wasn't open yet except for the people going to the breakfast.
3. Taking her to the Cinderella and Prince Charming Dinner at the Grand FL, she was all dress up as Cinderella, I have the most adorable pic of her making her "entrance" down the grand staircase. She was so hoping that Prince Charming would ask her to dance, when he came to our table, said "Cinderella how did you get here so fast?" bowed to her, kissed her hand and asked her to dance. Megan was in and said "He thinks I'm really Cinderella mama." and was on . At the table next to us was a family with 3 little boys and the mom (very pregnant) had tears in her eyes, she said the baby was a girl and she couldn't wait to experience WDW with a DD and the whole princess thing.

My DD now 6 1/2 looks forward to every visit and we have taken 4 mommy and Megan trips together, that in its self is a special time and memory for us both.

 

[DVCLiz]

I have several with my children, of course, but the one that's "just mine" was in MK, about 2:00am. Yes, 2 in the morning - it was an EMH night and the park had stayed open until 11:00pm, so we were allowed to stay until 2. I had let my daughters (I think they were 16 and 11 at the time) go and ride the "thrill" rides, and I had stayed in Fantasy Land to shop and see Mickey's Philharmagic again (and again!!) We had planned to meet at the boat launch. It was very late and very dark and I was almost the last person leaving Fantasy Land. As I walked around the side of the castle, I was the only one on the pathway, and I just stopped a minute and watched the lights changing on the castle. I head a noise and turned around, and Mickey Mouse (with a handler discreetly in the distance) was walking up the ramp I was on. Just me and Mickey, and the handler a little ways away. I just said, very quietly, "Goodnight, Mickey!" and he waved at me, and then we went our separate ways.

I was 46 but that was the closest I've ever felt to being a little girl at WDW again!!!! I (almost!) believed he was real!!!!

 

[bedgraynexl]

Getting to ride Dumbo during Wishes.

Taking our family picture with the Big Cheese and having him shoo off DW and I for some private pics and time with the Kids.

Like goofinoff, my DD also thought she would see the castle when we landed. Such dissapointment. When we got to our hotel (the dolphin) we could see the castle in the distance some of her dissapointment was sated. I had left the curtains open and we went to dinner and to explore the hotel. When we came back Wishes had just started so we got our first taste of magic from afar. The next day DD had eyes big as saucers seeing that castle up close. Later that night we had a great view for Wishes. (see above)

 

[tedhowe]

Okay...

this is going to sound strange, but when I stop to think about my favorite memory of Disney, this is what comes to mind.

In 1996, my wife and I were on our second trip to WDW together... we had honeymooned there in 1994.

We drive (from the Philadelphia area) in my '96 Geo Prizm - a total of about 975 miles over the course of 3 days - visiting friends in Raleigh and Charleston on the way. The last day of our driving was from Charleston straight through to WDW so it was about 9 hours with stops.

We were headed to OKW, and I made a wrong turn after getting off of I-4 and so had to double back on Buena Vista Drive. Finally, I was sitting in the left turn lane waiting to turn onto Bonnet Creek to head for OKW, and I was sitting behind a bus that was spewing diesel fumes.

After a moment, I started to laugh out loud. DW looked at me and wondered what was up.

I realized that although I was tired, upset with myself for taking an unnecessary detour, annoyed that I was sitting in traffic and smelling diesel fumes... I had a HUGE SMILE on my face. The reason why was that I was at DISNEY!

The same situation anywhere else would have had me in a foul mood, but at Disney, it was somehow magical to be bathed in diesel fumes.

It was the first time I realized that the feeling of being "elsewhere" was what I really love about WDW. It's a place apart from the real world.

Yes we can and do take enjoyable vacations to other destinations and we enjoy them immensely, but they all feel like we are still a part of someone else's work world and not a place of total relaxation and enjoyment.

While intellectually, I know that exactly the same is true of WDW and the cast members who work there, they do such a good job of hiding that fact (and the rest of everyday reality) that it doesn't feel that way to me.

Ted

 

[LoriMistress]

There are many favorite Disney moments that stick out. I'll just name one of them though. DH and I were on our honeymoon waiting for the Dreams Come True Parade when the barbershop cortette (sp?) sang to me WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR. I had to fight the tears.

 

[tomerin]

actually i 3 favorite moments

the first was while riding spalsh with my DS#2 who is your typical teenager, watching him sing the song, "pretty good sure as your born" not sure if those are the lyrics but i didnt care it was great just watching the pure joy on his face as he sang.

the second one deals with wishes. on our last trip my older brother and his family joined us for our trip. after a long day as we were looking for an ice cream to end our day we stopped to watch wishes. i stood there next to my brother and just enjoyed the show. special moment for me it was but what made if so special was my neice came up to me as we were wlaking to the busses and told me the you and dad werre grinnig and laughing and ohhhing and awwing like 2 little kids the whole time and how cool it was to see that.

the third was also with wishes. again after a long day at MK my DW and my 2 DSons stopped to watch wishes. when the song Wishes came on near the end i almost lost it. my DW asked me what wrong and i told her nothing was wrong, quite the oposite. i told here that this was my wish. to be in a place like WDW and to have a family like i have and a special wife like i have. well needless to say then she aso had the tears in her eyes.

 

[Disneyfaninmn]

I was in disney world Paris with my family, the first night we were there it snowed. It was so beautiful, they were by far the biggest snow flakes that ive ever saw! it was beautiful!

 

[mom0299]

Seeing my DD5's face when she first saw Cinderella's Castle from the end of Main Street.

or

Watching my geography enthusiast DS7 visit the WS and talking to a waiter from Oslo at the Princess Breakfast at Norway's Akershus. He thought that was the coolest thing.

or

The entire family having a fantastic time riding Soarin' this past summer. My daughter said she could even taste the oranges.

 

[NJtoATL]

Married in May 1996. Actually I got married and graduated from grad school within days of one another. All I wanted to do was spend our honeymoon at WDW. We stayed at the Disney Institute for 5 days. Prior to the honeymoon trip, my then DF complained about going to Disney for a honeymoon. Needless to say, he admitted that I was right. Every year we go to Orlando 2-3 times a year.

I intend to renew our vows there in four years.

 

[Westwingkath]

It was 1975 and my first (my family's first) trip to Disney World, which back then consisted of the Magic Kingdom, and Treasure Island, and that's it. It was me (age 16), my parents and my brothers (12 and 14).

We stayed at a Day's In in Kissimmee, I think. On the drive into the Magic Kingdom, my father and I both spotted the topiary trees in the shape of animals at the same time. My dad -- a true man of science, a chemical research scientist -- just laughed and said, "I'm excited as hell!"

Dad passed away two and a half years ago, and I'll be thinking about him and his excitement when we drive into the MK in two weeks.

 

[TinkandAriel]

seriously, I'm sitting here crying at these posts! Cut it out,will ya?
Here's a couple of mine:

Arriving at MK the first morning of our trip, realizing we'd gotten there in time for the opening celebration. I stood there crying and dd5 wiped my tears saying "momma, it's sposed to be the happiest place on earth, why you cryin?"

Seeing my dd wrapped up in Piglets arms, knowing that she'd been saying for months "I'm going to get to have breakfast with Piglet!" not pooh, not eeyore, nobody but Piglet.

Becca

 

[emerymt]

We were on the big Paddlewheeler boat and I glanced up the roped-off stairs and saw the Captain at the wheel. He invited my 9 & 11 year old kids up and gave them detailed instructions on steering. DS "steered" the boat around the corner and DD "docked" it. They were a little doubtful about it and speculated there must be bumpers or a track under the water. They were still talking about it when we arrived for lunch at Cinderella's castle. The doorman heard them talking and said they were absolutely steering the boat, no doubt about it, he would know if there was a track and there definitely wasn't. To this day (they're 12 & 14), they think they steered the boat.

My other DS turned 5 on that visit and I had a shirt printed that said "Jackson is 5 today" on the back (where he couldn't see). When he got home, he told everyone "At Disney, everyone knows when it's your birthday!" He even asked people how they knew his name (including visitors) and no one let on that it was on the shirt.

 

[septimuswigley]

OK. I have two.

The second time I ever went to WDW was with my parents and I was about 13. We were staying the Contemporary Resort and had just eaten diiner in the restaurant up at the top (I forget it's name) and decided to walk out onto the roof to check out the sights. As we looked across the Lagoon and checked out the lights of all the parks, there was a quiet humming on the water below us. Something long and dark was moving - we couldn't quite tell what. It stopped, sat for a few minutes, and then all of a sudden started to play a little electronic ditty. Parts of the now apparent barge started to light up, becoming some kind of Loch Ness Monster type thing. After a couple of minutes, it finished, went dark again, and gently hummed off. We were the only people on the roof of the hotel, and for five magical minutes, we were the only people in the park who had seen that little light show which had stopped just for us. Well, at least, that's what it felt like to me, my mum, and my dad. It was beautiful.

But not as beautiful as my second Magic Moment. Last year I was with my fiancee, Vicky, in WDW, and we were trying to kill some time in MGM before SpectroMagic. We wandered past the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire show, and becuase we had half an hour to spare, walked in. The host by the entrance asked if we wanted a 'Hot Seat' ticket - he had only one left, so Vicky said I could take it. We waited with a small group of other people who really didn't know what the hell was going to happen to us, before being led into an empty auditorium. All of a sudden, I'm sat in the lower circle, Vicky sat behind me, while everyone starts pouring in. The show begins, and we realise that just because we're in the Hot Seats doesn't necessarily mean we get on to the show. So the first question comes up, and it's a doozy. Something to do with chemical elements, I think. What I do know is I have no clue, so I just hammer the four buttons randomly and sit back. The time runs out, and the scores come up. I'm second. By a millisecond. Unbelieveable. I turn round to Vicky behind me to pull a face, only to see her doing this She's beaten me by a millisecond.

For the next half an hour, I watched my fiancee play the game. She looked so beautiful. She was funny, clever, did brilliantly ($64,000 - if only it was real cash!) and I have never been so proud, so amazed, so stunned, so surprised and so much in love - even when the cameraman showed the guy sat next to her empty chair instead of me below it! The poor guy didn't know what was going on - and I don't think his wife was too impressed either!

After the show ended and we collected her T-shirts, caps and badges, we wandered around the park, laughing at the random ludicrousness of it all. When we stopped to get popcorn, a few others who were in the audience were in the queue, and congratulated her on how well she'd done. During the show I could overhear others in the audience saying how pretty she was. When I told her this, she didn't believe me. Well, hopefully on our honeymoon to WDW next July we can get more Disney magic like that so I can make her realise what a truly special person she is.

Wow. Rambled on for a bit there. Sorry people. Got a bit carried away!

Benn

 

[MissyDVC]

Mine has to be when we surprised then DD4 & DS6 with their first Disney World trip. DS LOVES trains and we so excited to ride the Railroad. When we got on, a man in a conductor's uniform asked DS if he'd like to help him drive the train! So he gives DS his hat and DS get behind the controls and presses the button each time we pull out of a station and when we got to the Main Street Station, he announced that "Brendan is driving the train for us today" and DS got to say "All Aboard" over the speaker system. He was smiling at every moment of that journey and that is why I love Disney so very much. Somehgow, they make each one of us feel special and magical