Originally Posted By jkayjs Just back from our long wkend and yes I did have a great time thanks for asking. Spent most of Sat & Sun in the parks. Some of it alone some with my daughter. It never ceases to amaze me how very nice people can be(and I hope it never does). I spent Sat @ EPCOT. The topiery boat @ the entrance was incredible. I took some pics and generally just walked around enjoying the displays and wonderful weather. When I made my way to the front I decided to visit the pin stand. I already had the generic festival pin and found one for Memorial Day. As I was checking our I saw some festival pins in the "what's new" display. Most of them were pass holder only but I saw one I really liked that didn't say pass holder on it. I asked the cast member if it was available. She politely pointed out it was for DVC member only. I thanked her and was about to leave when I felt a tap on the shoulder. A nice fellow smiled and asked if I really wanted the pin as he was a DVC member and would be glad to get it for me. I did and he did. After he gave me my change he told me that there was almost always someone that would be more than glad to do this for folks. I thanked him and as he and his friend walked away I thought how nice it would be if always everywhere treated each other like this. So not all magical moments @ Disney are manufactured or CM generated. I think in my heart I suspected that this nice fellow was probablly one of my LP friends.
Originally Posted By lilgoofymom That is a nice story. Thank you for sharing it. In this world you hear and see bad things so often, while the nice ones seem to go unnoticed. I agree the world would be such a better place if we all treated each other with this kindness and respect. thanks again for sharing it.
Originally Posted By jkayjs You know I did wonder. I know of course that he may not have been but he should be. You're welcome lilgoofymom. It was such a nice spot in my already great day. That morning we had 2 people with us that had never been on Soarin'. I took them over to show them how to use FP since the line was 90mins. A gentleman walk over asked how many was in our party we told him 2. He handed the couple 2 FP for right then. They walked on to the ride. I'm looking forward to my trip down in July even more now. Of course part of that is that I may get to meet the lovely Labuda and the charming Spirit.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^^I REALLY hope that is the case. How are things looking on that front? Oh, and I'm very happy to hear about your experience. You often do meet the nicest people at WDW and Disney parks in general!
Originally Posted By Mickey4President That is a nice story jkayjs. Both trip that we have made to WDW as a family of 4, we have ran into nice people. 2006 - We were walking up to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and a man walked up to us, asked us if we were going to ride it, and handed us 4 fast passes for it. They had gotten enough for their party of 8, and then 4 decided not to do it. 2008 – I was dressed in a floor length formal gown for MNSSHP(I was the Blue Fairy.) I was trying to get out of one of the cars in Tomorrowland Indy Speedway. When a gentleman dressed as Willy Wonka offered his hand to help me out gracefully.
Originally Posted By jkayjs Spirit is looks pretty good right now. Just getting ready to do my next schedule. Just waiting to hear from my daughter her days may get changed due to vacations. It's amazing Mickey4President that these are the things we remember years from when they happen. I guess that's why The Golden Rule is a great way to live.
Originally Posted By jkayjs BTW Spirit/Labuda is there any chance the infamous and all to charming TDLFan will be in the "House".
Originally Posted By Mickey4President I just looked at my post and noticed the dates were wrong. The first should have been 2004 and the 2nd 2006.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<BTW Spirit/Labuda is there any chance the infamous and all to charming TDLFan will be in the "House".>> I believe that wandering spirit will be in the realm of wonder known as Orange County at some point that week ;-)
Originally Posted By jkayjs Well I put in my schedule and looks like I'll come down 7/17 and leave Sun or Mon. Still waiting to hear on daughter's schedule but when I do we can see if a meet and great will work for all. I'm very excited that Mr. TD may be in the house. My daughter has recruited my to do an Extreme Makeover of her BR so I guess some shopping is in store. Now if I just knew the area furniture/decorating stores like I do here it would be perfect.
Originally Posted By jkayjs I suppose a "meet and great" would be great but a meet and greet was really what I had in mind.
Originally Posted By jkayjs <<My daughter has recrited my>> Well it looks like I better not draft any legal papers today unless I have someone else proof for me.
Originally Posted By Labuda "I believe that wandering spirit will be in the realm of wonder known as Orange County at some point that week ;-)" But, that one may be at home then - at least, per a communique I received this morning. That'll be neat if we get to meet up in person instead of just on the phone, jk! Maybe seeing a new face will help me forget that I'm likely not setting foot in DAK this trip. lol
Originally Posted By Labuda Well, the 17th is an earlier dinner @ V&A day for my friend Xina and I - with a certain spirit in tow. But on the 18th, me, myself, and I have nothing on the calendar until after 9. I leave on the morning of the 19th.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Maybe seeing a new face will help me forget that I'm likely not setting foot in DAK this trip. lol>> Really? I'm hoping to head there for EMH at night. I didn't get there at all last week as I spent some time down at IOA, soon to be Potterized for your pleasure, and wanted to actually visit the Studios (for a change) for Star Wars Weekends.
Originally Posted By Labuda Really. My friend that I'm going there with has a thing about animals that apparently extends beyond dogs & cats, soo I won't be headed to DAK more than likely. I'm not about to try to force her to go. BUT, I may BRIEFLY hit DAK on Sunday if I get through my MK must-dos that day.
Originally Posted By CMDad Ann - sorry to hear you are leaving on the 19th. I am arriving that evening. Will be there for 8 days. Spirit ... you going to be around?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Spirit ... you going to be around?>> I will be there, but only for about 10 hours after Iggy takes flight. If you're available for lunch/dinner or just a meet-and-greet, let me know. Ann has my email as I don't place it out here because I don't want any hate mail, but she's free to give it to you!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Well, if it pleases any one... I just got my schedule for July and I am indeed in Orlando on July 17th... however, at this point in time.. it is not clear if I will be in Orange County (CA) for another site's meet at the hub at DL where we will all be singing "happy birthday to you" to our most favorite Disneyland park. However, I could stay in Orlando and attend WDW if you guys can top my "Personal Appearance Fee" over what the other group paid to have me there as well. I mean... make me feel the love...
