Originally Posted By gardenrooms Or rather 15 minutes. I went to the DVC member breakfast to check it out with my 17 month old grandson while the rest of my group dashed over for a ride on Hyperspace Mountain first before joining us (we had to leave that morning). My sweet grandbaby started missing his mommy and started to say, "Mama", loudly, pointing to the door - he thinks she's behind every door when she is out of sight - so I took him out the door so we wouldn't disturb the other guests. Well, who did we find hiding behind the main door waiting for his entrance but - Mickey Mouse! I knew Mickey was there to do a job and would have understood if "he" had politely declined to interact with us, but not Mickey! Maybe in part because he could tell my grandson was a little sad, he pulled out every trick in the book to entertain him. Mickey was nothing short of WONDERFUL! We had a magical experience I will never forget. Not only that, but after Mickey was finished taking pictures with all the guests, he came over and said a special good-bye to us (by then my son and daughter-in-law and "Grumpa" were there, so they got to experience some of the special magic, too!). What a great way to end a trip! I have had many wonderful Disney experiences, but this is right up at the top!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros What a nice little moment! Where is the DVC breakfast? I'm not a member, but I don't think I've ever heard of it before
Originally Posted By gardenrooms Just on Mondays. It was supposed to be in the Sleeping Beauty Pavilion at the DLH which would have been special for us as that's where DS and DD-in-law had their reception but because they expected a large crowd they did it in a meeting room in Paradise Pier. I was disappointed, but if that hadn't happened, this couldn't have happened. Just baked goods, juice, some games, and 1 prize. Mickey was the highlight.
That is so cool. I am glad I finally got to check out this thread. I just love those over the top memories. Once, upon entering the Park, Alice and the Mad Hatter *kidnapped* my grandchildren. They sat them down at a table and the MH took my grandson's map and started telling him where to go and what to do in the Park; marking out our route with a Magic Marker. Of course he had us running from land to land and back again but it was unforgettable. Especially since Alice is my DD's all-time favorite.
So glad to see the discussion boards back online. I need my regular LaughingPlace fix. I'm sure the new format is much more 21st century, but the old one certainly made it easier to find what you were looking for, at least for me! Great story, Sally. I have always really enjoyed all encounters with Alice. The CMs really seem to really "get" the character.
I have never seen and Alice *break character* onstage. Once I saw her wandering through Fantasyland talking to flowers.
And, the new format is really great and easier once you get used to it. I am by no means a tech person but I am really enjoying it.
