Originally Posted By Kylesmom July 1982, with a tour group of teens, just months before EPCOT opened. April 1989, with my husband on our honeymoon, the only time I've stayed on Property, The CBR. Probably the best trip. One month before MGM opened. April 1991, hubby again in a flee bag, better than no WDW at all and we got to see MGM. November 1993, condo-share just off 192 (we bought it during the '91 trip), hubby again, this time with my parents. And after a 10 year break with many good and bad distractions in my life. November 2003 with my son in the same condo. I'm going back in 17 days with Kyle and we are staying on property!
Originally Posted By Mickey4President I have only been 4 times =(. I would go more if my hubby would let me. He thinks that I am obsessed. Favorite Trip - It's a tie between 2 trips. 1. March 2004 - My first trip with my children. I waited in front of the train station for 2 hours to get a good spot for the fireworks, and have a clear view down Main Street to Cinderella's Castle. To say it was magical is an understatement. 2. March 1994 - I met my husband in line for the Sky Buckets. I was a SR in highschool. First Trip - I don't know the exact date, but it was in the early 80's. I think I was 5. We drove from Texas. When we got to the parking lot my parents told my brother, sister and myself that we were not going in, we were just looking at it. Most Recent - March 2004 Goin back - October 2006 I can't wait to go. Both my children will be tall enough to ride Space Mountain. Yeah!! Also, we are staying at the WL.
Originally Posted By JThad How many times? One First trip: October 2005 Favorite Trip: October 2005 Most recent: October 2005 Going back: Hopefully 2007 or 2008 (going to DL this year)
Originally Posted By Mickey4President <One of those was to see the DCI finals< I am jealous. Seeing the DCI finals at WDW is the only way I can think of making the trip even more magical. (OK, and maybe the Christmas decorations.)
Originally Posted By FerretAfros They were in the Citrus Bowl, so it wasn't technically at WDW, but I still got to stop by.
Originally Posted By Boardwalkbum How many? Eight First trip? Summer '77...Drive I-95 w/ family. Favourite? Nov. 2000.....Re-discovery after a twelve year hiatus. Imagine my reaction to Illuminations! Most recent? October '05. Going back? 75 days. A couple of spring training games included.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <First Trip - I don't know the exact date, but it was in the early 80's. I think I was 5. We drove from Texas. When we got to the parking lot my parents told my brother, sister and myself that we were not going in, we were just looking at it. < funny stuff -- but only from the parents point of view -LOL!
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost My upcoming trip in March will bring the total at WDW to 18 with 1 more to DL. My favorite now and forever would be my first trip with my girls. They were 6 and 8 years old, respectively. That was in 1983. I was 35 years old and had no idea what to expect. They had me from Hello. Back then, as you drove on the property they had a radio station that told you what lane to be in and all about what you were about to see. Remember back then there was just MK and EPCOT Center had just opened. It was the first time I was able to afford such a trip and whatever it cost was well worth it. We went again, as a family, a few more times and I escorted a number of Physically and Mentally Challenged individuals there about 5 or 6 times. Since my divorce in 2001 I have been another 4 times solo, not counting the upcoming one. As I gaze down Main Street now, I see my kids running excitedly and can almost hear them calling for me to hurry up because they want to see the castle or ride Dumbo or the Teacups. Nothing can ever replace those memories. I will be reliving that again in 2008 when I am treating my whole (extended) family, my daughters, their husbands, my grandchildren, my sister and my nephew to a family trip. It's going to cost a small fortune but, heck, I can't take it with me so I might as well enjoy it now.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <Back then, as you drove on the property they had a radio station that told you what lane to be in and all about what you were about to see. < I really miss that -- crackly radio on the far end of the AM dial -- Disney radio started on I75 almost as far away as Ocala if I remember right -- same loops repeated -- but we listened to them all the way in from there on the drive. After 1100 miles on the road by that point--anything Disney sounded good !
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<First Trip - I don't know the exact date, but it was in the early 80's. I think I was 5. We drove from Texas. When we got to the parking lot my parents told my brother, sister and myself that we were not going in, we were just looking at it.>> This reminds me of one of those "Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey" moments on Saturday Night Live: "One thing kids like is to be tricked. For instance, I was going to take my nephew to Disneyland, but instead I drove him to an old burned-out warehouse. 'Oh no,' I said, 'Disneyland burned down.' "He cried and cried, but I think that deep down he thought it was a pretty good joke. 'I started to drive over to the real Disneyland, but it was getting pretty late."
Originally Posted By Boardwalkbum >>"One thing kids like is to be tricked. For instance, I was going to take my nephew to Disneyland, but instead I drove him to an old burned-out warehouse. 'Oh no,' I said, 'Disneyland burned down.' "He cried and cried, but I think that deep down he thought it was a pretty good joke. 'I started to drive over to the real Disneyland, but it was getting pretty late."<< LMAO!!!!!!!! >>After 1100 miles on the road by that point--anything Disney sounded good ! << That's for sure! I remember getting so psyched listening to that and constatnly checking every window for a glimpse of something!When did that radio station go quiet?
Originally Posted By Mickey4President <funny stuff -- but only from the parents point of view -LOL!< At the time my sister and I thought it was the end of our world. Now, that I am a parent, I think it's really funny. With our kids, we got on the monorail before going into the park. As it went around, we told them that was all there was to do at Disney World and we had to go home. My 6 year old said that I was being mean and I had to go to time out and could not have any fun.
Originally Posted By Labuda "<One of those was to see the DCI finals< I am jealous. Seeing the DCI finals at WDW is the only way I can think of making the trip even more magical. (OK, and maybe the Christmas decorations.)" What's DCI?
Originally Posted By CMDad My first visit (after a few DL visits in 1968/1969) was 25 Dec 1971. Been there too many times to count now, but multiple times a year. More now that my daughter is there. Just got back - going again in April.
Originally Posted By Mickey4President DCI stands for Drum Core International. It's marching bands that only have brass instruments, percussion, and a flag core. They only take the best in the country and it is really hard to get into. Only people from 18 (I think) to 24 can join. I have seen DCI core make people levitate in their show. If you like marching bands, you'll love DCI.
Originally Posted By dizneed It was 1974 I was thirteen, I won a three day trip through my paper route by getting 20 new subscribers for a thirteen week subscription….(my mother did most of the work). Back then the Crystal Palace was serving hot dogs and french fries (I still have an actual paper “C Ticket†from that trip). My next time was with my parents in 1975. After that was in 1987 with my wife. Since then we’ve been to WDW every year for two weeks up until Aug. of last year for a week, and our next trip for next month on Feb. 25 for two weeks. Our high points and favourites: 1992 with our daughter Jennifer who was a year old (she hasn’t missed a trip since) 1995 with our second daughter Stacey who was 6 months old (she hasn’t missed a trip since either) 2000 when we stayed on site (Movies) for the Millennium Celebration….Wow! It’s a two day drive, and we stay off site (reasons of affordability) but the trip is soooooo worth it!
Originally Posted By dixielandings I forgot to put the first trip 1972 I remember the Haunted Mansion and the HOP as being way cool also they used to have these little film boths i believe sposerd by GAF to change the fim in your camera any one remember these ?
