Originally Posted By Labuda DVC Dad's post about what he remembers from his first WDW trip made me wonder.... what all does everyone remember from THEIR first trip? For me, it's this: Walking down Main Street USA Stopping to watch movies in the penny arcade (first time I saw Steamboat Willie!) Riding It's A Small World Riding the Davy Crockett river canoes (and getting a big laugh when the guide had us wave to guests in line at the HM, telling us that only those who were actually monkeys would wave back, as earlier that day when we rode the HM and were in line, we waved to the folks in the canoes who waved at us! hehehe) experiencing the Hall of Presidents with my Daddy riding the WEDWay People Mover Carousel of Progress Haunted Mansion Pirates of the Caribbean being too wimpy to ride Space Mountain even though my Daddy and brother rode it and said it was fun passing on the Country Bears when my Mom suggested we may enjoy that Having a hard time deciding what treat I wanted at the candy shop on Main St USA All in all, I think I had a GREAT first day at WDW, as evidenced by the fact that I still remember it so clearly almost 19 years later.
Originally Posted By stitchcrazy Oh gosh, I remember a lot - but it helps that my first trip was only 8 years ago. My family spent all summer every summer camping in northern Wisconsin so we didn't do other family trips. So I was 21 when I made my first trip and was with 2 male friends, one of the friends' dad who was a Disney Cruiseline CM at the time and got us all our tickets and a fiance that I later broke things off wtih. I remember: We started at the MK and took the ferry over there. So my first view of things was coming across the lake. I bawled my eyes out. I couldn't beleive I was finally there! I rememeber not being able to take my eyes off the castle while making my first walk down Main Street. In fact I tripped because the guys were trying to take a picture of me and I looked over my shoulder again at it and lost my footing. Alien Encouter scared the pants off me so bad I refused to do the Haunted Mansion that trip. Not wanting to go on Space Mountain but being talked into it and when it ended all 4 guys were dying after I proclaimed "WHAT?!? Its over already?!?!" My friend who's dad was the CM telling me Buzz Lightyear was dumb so we didn't go on it which later when I went back for my 2nd trip really cheesed me off because I love video games and its got that feel to it. Eating lunch at Cosmic Ray's and making jokes because Ray was my friend's dad's name. Muppets at MGM made me about fall over and die, I was in Muppet heaven. Illuminations and the Tapestry of Nations parade at Epcot. ITTBAB and KS at Animal Kingdom. We did all 4 parks in 2 days. Mostly my memories are of Magic Kingdom with quick and crazy memories of storming the other 3 parks!
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Originally Posted By Labuda Remember when is quite different from remembering your first trip to WDW. Remember when covers anything of the "old days" where as this covers your first impressions, experiences, etc. This topic is plenty original, and if you don't like it, you're welcome to leave it.
Originally Posted By stitchcrazy I think they're totally different. Remember When is speaking more to things that are no longer around while this is about what do you remember about your first trip. Like in my case my first trip being only 8 years ago - most things are still there and being newer while I've enjoyed the other thread I haven't had anything really to add compared to those who have been going to the world for many many many years more.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 It was in 2003 and our first time at a Disney restort too. I can rember my husband driving up CBR almost like he knew where to go, like it was natural. My kids couldn't belive all the different things to do here then is DL. The beauity of it all was the best.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper My first Disney trip was to the Land...not the World. But I have very vivid memories of the smells. The popcorn, the "burning" smell from Pirates, the smell of the penny arcade, etc.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Labuda, this is a wonderful topic. My most cherished memory is seeing the castle for the first time in 1972 from the monorail from TTC to the MK, while at the same time, being floored by the wonderful animal topiaries that used to sit in the grassy area on the way to the MK... I miss those little touches of whim and fun at WDW.
Originally Posted By Mouskateer two peas in a pod... you have your own little topic board all to yourselves isn't that special...
Originally Posted By Mickey4President My first trip was in 1980 with my parents. The first thing I remember was being in the parking lot and trying to get my parents to hurry up and go in. My mom was like, "What do you mean go in, we're just looking at it from the parking lot." Needless to say, all three kids were in tears. Then they took us in. Riding Dumbo with my dad and sister. Snow White's Scary Adventure being closed down. My first trip with my hubby (who I met at WDW, but my friend grabbed him first)- making him ride Snow White's Scary Adventure with me and him complaining that we were the only ones in line without kids. First trip with my kids - Chef Mickey's Character Breakfast Them seeing Cinderella's Castle for the first time Having to keep on the look out for Cinderella the whole time to keep our kids from her. They wanted to punch her. (When we were planning the trip I would tell them we were going to Mickey's House and then show them a picture WDW. They assumed that the castle was Mickey's house. When we got there, I told them it was actually Cinderella's castle. They thought that Cinderella kicked Mickey out of his house and stole it, so they wanted me punch her for being so mean. The entire trip, we had to explain to them that you don't hit girls.)
Originally Posted By demderedoseguys My first trip was on my honeymoon in 1979 and while I fell in love with it that first time, what sticks out in my mind is how thrilled my wife was in showing me all the attractions and the look of sheer joy in her face as she did so. She had been two times with her family and couldn't wait to share with me everything she loved. As far as the rides go, what sticks out in my mind was laughing uncontrollably while on Mr Toad's Wild Ride.
Originally Posted By MinnieSummer My first memory is of the Hall of Presidents -- it was in 73 and of all the things we did that trip I just remember being totally in awe of the entire show. My first memory with kids is the day my daughters adoption was made final and we went to WDW to celebrate. My whole family met us there and we had a character breakfast at Artist Point with Pooh. My daughter loved the characters even at 6 months. We bought her a stuffed Minnie that, to this day, she carries with her everywhere she goes -- except to school.
Originally Posted By Labuda Oh, Minnie - it's SOOOO nice to see I'm not the only one with such a happy memory of the first time they went to HoP! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Originally Posted By Fe Maiden My frist memories are vague, it was the summer of '74, I was only three at the time. I remember sitting on a bench with my new Mickey Mouse ears. I think the hat part was black and the ears were white. I'm not even sure if that's accurate. The only other memory is sitting on my dad's shoulders watching the fireworks. Our next trip in '80 is when the memories really took hold. Getting out of the car to take pictures of the topiaries, staring at BTMRR which I think hadn't opened yet, the water slides at River country where they dropped off several feet above the pool. I remember thinking it was like a 40 foot drop, but in reality it was a lot shorter. I remember Tommorwland at night and going onto Space Mountain with my dad and being scared out of my wits. As soon as we turned the corner my eyes were closed. The other memory I have from that trip is the breakfast that was served on the plane. We took Eastern out of Philly and I remember they served these rolled-up pancakes filled with warm apples and a side of sausage. I just thought it was the greatest breakfast ever. It's stuck with me ever since.
Originally Posted By jkayjs It was 1972 and we drove onto the property and they had their own 4 lane hwy. That started what was one of the most magical and future addiction days of my life. I remember the first time I saw the Poly and vowed to stay there one day(which I finally did in Dec). They told us that all of DL could fit in the parking lot of the TTC. This was the first time I had been to any Disney park. I was 20 and completely unaware of what I was about to experience. When I walked throught the tunnel under the train station on to MS it felt like all the air had been sucked out of the place I was standing. I realized that I actually had tears in my eyes. Of course I was a little embarrassed(remember I was 20 and thought I was cool). Now it stands out as one of the truest emotional moments ever. I couldn't take it all in but when I got to the Emporium and looked down at the castle I was hooked. I've been taking pictures of it ever since(my husband jokes that if I don't take at least 10 pics of the castle it hasn't been a good vacation). The two attractions that I remember the most is CoP(my fave) and HoP. I grew up in a military town and patriotism is very dear to me. I'll never forget when the curtain opened and there in front of me were the men who had lead our country. I still get goose bumps when I go but nothing compares to that first time. When Mr. Lincoln got up to speak I could bearly contain myself. I know to some this may sound hokey but to me they are very dear momories. I have a pic of myself that day with the castle in the background and a set of Mickey ears on. It was many years and pounds ago. Labuda thanks for this thread I needed a pick-me-up today. Gee TD I thought you were supposed to be the negative one looks like someone is trying to steal the title they bestowed upon you.
Originally Posted By jkayjs Wow I got so caught up in the topic I put the wrong year down. It was 1973. Oh well what's a year here or there.
Originally Posted By Labuda Yay, another HoP lover! I knew I couldn't be alone, but WOO HOO! We're up to three of us now!
Originally Posted By Chelledun My very first memory is climbing aboard the 20,000 Leagues submarines. I thought that ride was the coolest ever! It was my first taste of Disney magic .
Originally Posted By wahooskipper My first memories of WDW are a bit of a blur since I have been so often and worked there as well. I remember my first memories of going into the Utilidors: "that's it?" I guess I was expecting more...not that it isn't impressive. As a guest perhaps my first memory is travelling across the Seven Seas Lagoon and seeing the park coming up. It looked SO much bigger than Disneyland. Also, it was fun to think I knew my way around having been a frequent visitor to the Land and then realizing everything wasn't exactly identical.
