Originally Posted By Kevmeister I think my best Memory at disneyland was in the summer when i skipped down mainstreet with my family also with Mickey Mouse,Goofy and Minnie....i think thats memorable!
Originally Posted By disneyfreaksk How old were you? Mine will always be the first time I saw the Electric Light Parade at age 11.
Originally Posted By crapshoot My most treasured memory of Disneyland is going like a "Bat out of Hell" on the Flying Saucers in Tomorrowland. Myself and my brother and my sister would each get our own saucer and go hunting some poor unsuspecting guest who was clueless as to how to move and steer their Saucer. Marvin The Martian would be so proud of us! They will always, always, always be tops in my book.
Originally Posted By belle42 My favorite Disney memory: My parents let me get out of high school to go with my boyfriend to Disneyland. It was so special because it was the first time I had gone when the Christmas lights were up. It was absolutely magical! Today is the 13th anniversary of that day: December 9, 1992.
Originally Posted By idleHands "Myself and my brother and my sister would each get our own saucer and go hunting some poor unsuspecting guest who was clueless as to how to move and steer their Saucer." I am sooooo jealous! I wasn't quite heavy enough to make the damn thing move by myself. I had to ride with my best buddy, David. We had our timing down to a science, about when to lean together, in what direction, etc. "Quick! Go left!!"
Originally Posted By deadmentellnotales I'd say one of the top memories for me was on the 50th anniversary going into the park, the streets were empty with the exception of all the Disney employees lined up the streets waving at the crowd and welcoming me home. Everyone had golden ears on which brought a certain quality to the moring light reflecting of the ears and because you had to have stayed the night at DCA to be one of the first in the park you were surrounded by people who trully loved the place, and you could feel a magic in the air. Not to mention staying overnight in DCA, I was tired but didn't want to fall asleep so I walked to park, milling around with other guests, many of whom were laying on the ground or on benches or fountain areas. It seemed like every fourth person was reading the new Harry Potter book that just came out the day before. Sometimes you'd come across a group of people chatting about Disney, it was like being in a crown of LPers.
Originally Posted By belle42 Yeah, the sleepover at DCA does rate pretty high for me too. They should have those more often, maybe people would actually be in the park then
Originally Posted By deadmentellnotales yeah I would love to stay the night again. But I'd REALLY love to stay in DL overnight.
Originally Posted By PDX_Mousefan So far my best and favorite memory is(and it's only a week old). I'm walking into the DLH I have my 2yr odld son in my arms, he's still sleeping from the bus trip from LAX. As we go though the front doors he wakes up, turns his head and see a 3ft tall bronze statue and screams "MICKEY MOUSE" leaps from my arms, runs over and gives him a giant hug. That moment will be with me always.
Originally Posted By retlawfan Yes, that is so cute. For me, I still go back to two favorite moments: The first is the first was during the first time I watched Fantasmic! The moment that Staemboat Willie came into view was just magical. The other favorite moment was the first time I saw Disney snow. I was on Main Street, directly across from the clothiers (and that first time, it didn't even look like soap!). Also, magic.
Originally Posted By Elastigirl-3 Our first trip to Disneyland a few years ago, when we saw Fantasmic for the first time! I will never forget the looks on my children's faces. Pure magic.
Originally Posted By dresswhites my 16th birthday getting sung happy birthday on the Jungle Cruise. Pure magic. Walking onstage for the first time as a castmember. pure magic. Having my boyfriend being lavished on because it was his birthday at Toad, Snow White, Pinnochio, and Small World. Pure magic.
Originally Posted By danyoung The one that always comes back to mind for me is kind of an odd one. When I was in high school we moved away from SoCal, but still visited from time to time. It was on one of these visits that I stormed the park with my old junior high best friend. When we went in to see Captain EO, the sun was just starting to set. The magic moment arrived when we came out of the show, and it was now fully dark. With all of the incredible activity that the old Tomorrowland had, plus the neon lights, the sounds of MJ singing Another Part of Me (back when you could listen to MJ & not be creeped out!), and the entire evening of park storming in front of us, it was just such a cool vibe that it's always stayed with me.
Originally Posted By Disney Joy pdx mousefan ahhhh ~ that sweet ~ It reminds me of one of my favorite It was a year or two ago I took my 6 year old grandson to Disney for the first time. We went to Mickey house - Mickey was on the porch - he saw Mickey - I have the picture - his mouth dropped and he just starred at him for the longest He was so happy - When we left Mickey house my grandson looked at me and said Granny "Thanks for bringing me to Disneyland" and gave me the biggest hug. That moment was so precious.
Originally Posted By dltraveler There are so many wonderful moments, but the first one I remember is a little odd. I was about nine years old and it was my first time at Disneyland. My mom gave me money to buy candy. In the store, I decided on one of those mammoth lollipops that are about as big as your head. To my dismay, when I pulled it out of its holder, I dropped it and it broke. I was crushed, but I took the now-fragmented lollipop up to the counter to pay for it. The lady at the counter asked me why I was buying a broken lollipop, and I answered "Because I broke it." She smiled at me and told me that it was ok, and I could go pick out another one. To me as a child, it was a BIG deal. I think that was when I really realized Disneyland was something special. Although, the first time seeing Fantasmic! or the first time I saw it snow on Main street are up there in my favorite memories too.
Originally Posted By danyoung ^^ I don't know if it's still there, but there used to be a sign in the crystal shop on Main Street: "Relax - we don't charge for accidental breakage."
