Originally Posted By jacobsmom HI All, We returned this week from at short trip. Since it was slow we saw some terrific Magic moments that made my day and wanted to share. I'm sure you all have some too! 1. Minnie ,walking up and hand feeding a spoonful of baby food to a surprised baby at Magic morning breakfast at the Plaza. So Adorable! 2. While waiting for the Matterhorn, saw this cute young girl with big brown curly hair running around in her blue P.J's..turns out to be Wendy with Captain hook running after her close behind. She grabs a hand of a young boy who started running around in circles! Too funny! 3. Lastly, Minnie mouse dancing "Dance Dance Revolution" in the Star Arcade.Also very cute! What are some of your Magic moments?
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: Now, these are the kinds of magic moments that a coven of witches can truly appreciate. After all, what's the point of visiting the happiest place on Earth if you can't experience magic? ORWEN: My favorite moments of magic have always been when we went to Disneyland with dear friends--who continue to be in our hearts for future visits. ORDDU: Plus the precious memories of one young man, in particular, who is no longer with us--in this life--whom we have shared so many wonderful experiences with in the past--such as visiting Tom Sawyer Island in the early 90's to just sit around feeding the ducks. ORWEN: Or all those time's we would meet at the foot of the Train Station in Town Square for a Summer's evening look at the Main Street Electrical Parade--and all the sweet goslings who gathered around us-- ORGOCH: --some a which actually made it back home without bein' kidnapped by the likes a yerselves!! ORDDU: (Ahem!) Anyway, Disneyland has always been our favorite place to meet our wonderful character friends--as well as friends who were characters in their OWN right!
Originally Posted By ncnike7 One of my favorite magic moments was when Minnie sat down next to my little girl who was eating some cheese and pretended to eat with her. My little girl wasn't very old but she loved it!
Originally Posted By getnby I had a brand new "magic moment" when my 17 year old daughter and I went on 2-15-06. At about 4PM on this wonderful day, we were walking on Main Street near the Hub and saw the Queen of Hearts chasing a boy (about age 10 or 11) around in front of the Photo Store--whatever precipitated the chase is anybody's guess--The boy's baseball cap flew off, the Queen grabbed the cap and put it on her head and began to walk away.....when, here came the boy begging for his hat back. I saw him mouth the words "I'm Sorry" (for whatever his malfeaseance was), but the Queen offered her hand and the boy had to kiss her hand before she returned the cap.....My daughter and I laughed until we cried. A memory to keep forever.
Originally Posted By jsnelk I have several. When my daughter was 6 Goofy came up to her in Toontown and motioned to her that he needed his shoe tied. She bent down to tie his shoe and was so slow and careful to get it just right. When she finished he picked her up and gave her a big hug. Another time when my girls were 9 we played Red Rover with the Mad Hatter, Alice,Tweele dee & dum, and the queen. That was very fun.
Originally Posted By stacyq Once when my oldest daughter was 3 we had breakfast at Goofy's kitchen. She met Alice and the Mad Hatter there. They signed her autograph book and posed for pictures with her. Hours later in the park we saw the same Alice. She came up to my daughter and called her by name. My daughter was thrilled. I was very impressed that Alice remembered her name! It made my daughter's entire trip!
Originally Posted By BrerFoxx I went on my honeymoon to Disneyland last June. That was pretty magical!
Originally Posted By lesmisfan i love magical moments like the ones posted, but i find it more satisfying when you create one for guests. When i was at disney world at the college program, at the restuarant i worked in, we had a family come up to me ask questions and we starting just talking about anything disney, and then i had the pleasure of seating them at their table, now this was a character dinner but none of them had autograph books, paper or pens or anything like that. But i would go back every now and then and make sure they were having a great time. They were one of those families you wanted to make sure that their vacation was magical. well after noticing that they had no autographs, and got one of these magical moment cards that we give to guests that help us open the restuarant with the characters for dinner, and i gave it to one of the character hosts, who i knew very well, and asked her if she was able to get as many of the characters in the restuarant as possible for this fun family. we had about five characters and we were able to get four of the five. Then i put it in a disney world bag, and included little boxes of pixie dusts that we, the CMs make to give to guests. And when they were leaving, i told them for having such a great disney spirit, i had a little suprise for them,and gave them their goodie bag. They were so happy to see what was inside and told me that this just made their trip. It was so awesome just to be able to do that for a guest
Originally Posted By Disney Joy lesmifan now that's cool. To make anothers day - Good for you. : o ) They will most likely always treasure, share and not forget.
Originally Posted By dzy76 CM's like you lesmisfan is one of the reason the place is so magical. I have several, one my son (8 at the time) was waiting patiently for Minnie and kids kept running up and jumping in front of him. Finally, Minnie walked over to him, gave him a big hug, took his hand and paraded him all over tommorowland and down into the hub with her. Another was when my same son (age 10 this time) lost his wallet somewhere. We checked at the end of the night at lost and found and they had it. When he opened it there was a note from the CM's at the Golden Horseshoe telling how much they enjoyed having him and they left a smashed penny in it for him. His face was so full of wonder. Another one is actually from my sister. She and her family were at the park and had the hand held walkie-talkies. My sister was checking in with her daughter who said she was on the trolley on mainstreet and suddenly the thing was taken from her daughter and the Cruella had it and was telling my sister how she had the kids and wanted puppies (or something to that affect) for them. It was so funny.
Originally Posted By Disney Joy The most magical moment for me in all the years (lots) was when I took my grandson - age 5 or 6 for his first DL trip. We went to visit Mickye at his house - When he saw Mickey - the way he stopped - just starred at him - with an amazing smile - I have never seen. I will never forget his face. His mouth stayed open for a moment. Then he looked to me and said Granny ~ Thanks for bringing me to Disneyland. Ohhh I could have cried. I had made him so happy. Yes right now he is my favorite DL partner out of all my 3 grandbabies. I actually have 4 - but she is only 2 months. I can hardly wait to take her to see Mickey for the first time.
Originally Posted By jacobsmom Lesmis, you ROCK! That is so awesome that you made their day. I've noticed that some of the newer CM seem to be lacking in the Disney sparkle! Keep smiling and spreading the joy! When my son was 9, I had a hard time getting him to go on INDY ride. He wasn't happy during the wait and really wasn't looking forward to it at all. Finally , right in the middle of the ride , he looks my way and while gripping on the hold bar in front of him for dear life he shouts out "Thanks mom for bringing me on this ride!" It is now one of his favorites! Made my day!
Originally Posted By jacobsmom One more... Just this last trip, I think I too missed the whole "Soaring ride" While watching my husband experience it for the very first time. So worth it!!!!
Originally Posted By gaston lives I have a friend who's 6'7" and weight about 400 lbs. He has a long biker's beard and is a UNIX programmer. Very nice, but very intimidating. Anyway, he's walking into Disneyland for the first time at age 43 with his son, who's a teenager. As they were walking to the gates, this little girl (around 9) said to her mom, "We finally made it mom! We're at Disneyland!" This huge hulk of a man hears that turns around and lifts his hand really high and says (in a very loud voice) "GIVE ME FIVE! I've been waiting my whole life for this!" Everybody around him started laughing, including the girl.
Originally Posted By iGirl Hi everyone! This is my first post. I come here everyday reading and enjoying everyone’s posts. I have a great experience I'd like to share.... My husband (boyfriend at the time!) and I were visiting Disneyland in 1987. When we entered the gates we took the right side entryway into Main Street...we always do for some reason. It was a very early summer morning and not too many people were swarming around Mickey and Minnie...yet! We stopped by just to take in the joy and wonder of the young ones meeting Mickey and Minnie...it’s a great way to start the day. We were watching Minnie lovingly entertain the kids when a little girl’s Mom mentioned to Minnie that her little girl is deaf. Minnie looked at the Mom and Dad then to their little girl, who couldn’t take her eyes off of Minnie. Minnie then looked at the little girl and signed “I Love You.†The little girl’s mouth hung open...and with great excitement looked between her Mom and Dad and Minnie. The little girl fell into Minnie’s arms and they gave each other big hugs. The little girl’s Mom started crying, and I started crying as I’m sure a lot of other people who witnessed that wonderful moment did as well. My husband was just so blown away by it. We talk of it often especially when we make our yearly pilgrimage to Disneyland. I know that the CMs, who are in character, are not allowed to speak, but to see Minnie use sign language blew me away! Special, so very special. I will never, never, ever forget that magical morning. Nor will I ever forget how Minnie made that child feel so special and loved. I've got many other special memories of Disneyland, but this one will always stand out for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart to all who work or who have worked at Disneyland...you will never know how many lives you touch.
Originally Posted By ajnhollysmommy Our 1st trip with Andrew was in 2002, My mom and Step dad also came. Andrew was 2 1/2 and on our 1st morning we went to Goofys kitchen. Pluto walked up to my little boy and gave him a great big doggy kiss. Andrew had the look of EWWWW on his face expecting the dog slobber to be there too. I got a great picture of it also (even in one of the murals at DL right now) It was the 1st time my step dad had been to ANY theme park and the look on his face when he walked into DL was priceless. He had no idea what to expect and said he will come everytime we go - 71 more days YEAH
Originally Posted By Disney Joy igirl - ok my eyes are watering up. I can picture the whole thing. Total Awesome. Great first post.
Originally Posted By carguy_16 I think the magical moment I like most if I have to choose one is taking people there for the first time and seeing them finally get it. I absolutely love the place I don’t think it is possible to just pick one. Just going there is a magical moment.
