Originally Posted By wevdisney Ken, You hit it on the head. It was a great statement about Disney. Thanks
Originally Posted By Jim I don't believe in Santa Claus, but I do believe in the Santa Clause . . . because I believe in the Disney Magic. After all the politics and negativity is over, there is still the wonder and excitement of the Disney output set apart by more than a name but by an idea--Disney Magic. Thanks Ken for reminding us!
Originally Posted By maniac_disney Great article Ken! I believe in Disney Magic! ---------- <a href="http://www.animagic.hpg.ig.com.br" target="_blank">http://www.animagic.hpg.ig.com .br</a>
Originally Posted By schnebs Do I believe in Disney magic? Yes, but I keep thinking of the poster in Fox Mulder's office -- "I Want To Believe". It seems like every time my belief in the "Disney magic" gets strengthened by a great old or new show, a viewing of a classic movie, or a trip to the Park, the Company does something else that's incredibly boneheaded, short-sighted, and/or disrespectful of the history and the fans, and my belief flickers like Tinker Bell did after she saved Peter Pan from the bomb...
Originally Posted By dznygrl18 I am 17 years old and ever since I was a little girl, I have felt Disney Magic all the time. The first time I went to DLand @ age 6, I was hooked for life. I feel the Magic so strongly that anytime I visit a Disney park, leaving feels like leaving a part of me behind. My first visit to WDW was two years ago, when I was 15...I cried on the way home. Now, for my 18th birthday, I am going to the only place thinkable...WDW. I wouldn't go anywhere else. For anyone who has dreams and ambitions, the Disney Magic is there. If you feel it, you know it. If you don't, sadly, there's no hope. I'm the only one in my family who really feels the Magic, so it is frustrating. But no matter...I will always believe.
Originally Posted By SFH Thank you, everyone. I have gotten lots of feedback about this one. Only one private feedback (so far) has been less than enthusiastic. it helps when you include your e-mail addres in that form of communication (this person didn't) so that I can respond directly. Maybe I'll have to start with the regular "reader e-mail" columns like some folks do? SFH
Originally Posted By cstephens SFH wrote: > Maybe I'll have to start with the regular "reader e-mail" columns like some folks do? Only if they're a supplement and not a substitute. I prefer real columns. I always liken the reader email so-called columns to be the equivalent of compilation/clip shows of a television series. No budget, no ideas, so let's just throw random stuff together. /cs
Originally Posted By disney is number one I am 32 years old and I believe in the Magic of Disney. I always will till the day I die. All you have to do is "wish upon a star' and you will find it is true!!!
Originally Posted By dizy4disney1 Oh what a great article. I absolutely undoubtably "BELIEVE" in the magic of Disney. Whether its while reading a Disney book, watching Disney movies, or being at my place Disneyland. I'm so moved by this article. I'm sitting at work with tears streaming down my face but with a glow of love and happiness inside from Disney Magic. This belief is what gets me through everyday. I do believe because I feel it inside my soul and I'm a better person for it. I try to raise my kids with the Disney belief, that all things are possible if you just Believe in it. It's why I spend my last extra (and sometimes not extra) dollar saving to spend on going to Disneyland or buying my Disney things that surround me with happiness. Thank you so much for this. It has refueled my Disney love for today and for future days ahead.
Originally Posted By RainbowBoy1019 Wow Ken. You never cease to suprise me and amaze me. Great article, almost had me in tears.
Originally Posted By RainbowBoy1019 And I was very pleased to see you mention the Most Holy Churro. See everyone? Churros are filled with Disney Magic and Popcorn is filled with the sweet of the Devil.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer From today's LA Times.... <a href="http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-letters1.5sep01.story" target="_blank">http://www.latimes.com/busines s/la-fi-letters1.5sep01.story</a> California Adventure Is Just Big Business >>Ever since Walt Disney Co. opened California Adventure, I've read The Times' stories with interest about the park struggling ["Theme Parks Still Looking for Visitors," Aug. 24]. What never gets mentioned in your articles is one simple, underlying truth: Disneyland was founded in innocent times by a creative genius with a magical vision for something totally new, innovative and spectacularly fun, that would also make money and keep Mickey Mouse in the public eye. California Adventure was founded in the 1990s by a board of directors looking for new revenue streams, market share and a way to grow the value of Disney's stock. I won't even cast negative light on that; it's just pure and simple business. But the public knows or senses this, which is why they aren't returning. Just walk around California Adventure. My recollection is a park jammed with booths, every single one requiring financial participation. I felt absolutely no cultural nourishment; instead, I subtly felt like a sucker for just another big-business venture. Pete Howard Santa Monica<< So does some parts of what Disney offers have more Magic associated with it than others??? Does ABC, ESPN, etc... have Disney Magic???? How about movies, does Lilo and Stitch have more Magic than the Country Bears movie?????
Originally Posted By BuzzLightyear84 Great job, Ken. With all the negative things being said about Disney lately, it's great to hear that so many of us believe the Disney Magic is still there. Long live the magic!
Originally Posted By SFH >>So does some parts of what Disney offers have more Magic associated with it than others???<< I think that is self-evident. I do mention in my column that Disney magic does not blanket everything The Walt Disney Company does. I'm certainly not going to pretend there are no flaws. It is just that, every once in a while, it is nice to sit back and remember what made Disney special to us in the first place - that Disney Magic that DOES still make its way into some of the things we experience. There would be NO LaughingPlace.com (I'm talking the nature of this site, not the actual name) if Disney was nothing special. Ken "SFH" Pellman sfh@flash.net <a href="http://I.Pellman.com" target="_blank">http://I.Pellman.com</a> <== disclaimer
Originally Posted By coral_barks What a fun read, especially right before going on shift. Hope I can do my part!
Originally Posted By musashi-2112 As a cast member, I'd like to thank you for reminding me why I work for this company! MUSASHI
Originally Posted By MouseBear Salutations Ken, Your article was clever and well written. ) However, it is important because it reminded me, and hopefully all of us, why we are here. Thanks for sharing such wonderful thoughts, Lee P.S.- I think Doobie should post your article, or a version of it, every year too! However, wouldn't Walt's birthday be a better day for it than Christmas?
