Originally Posted By Grumpy Pete I originally saw this question on another site and was never able to find it again. Since I've been spending most of my time on LP, I thought I would ask it here. Are there certain places, events, or times in DL that inside you seems to say "Ah, this is magic!" Where and how have you experienced it. One time at almost dark (late dusk), I was walking the back way from Fantasyland to Frontierland. About half way, I heard the rumbling of Thunder Mountain, the whistle of the Mark Twain, and music from the carousel in Fantasyland. For me, time seemed to stand still and I felt like it was heaven on earth. That moment has always remained with me. How and where in Disneyland have you experienced the "Magic." Thanks
Originally Posted By MadAboutMickey Definitly at the Parade of Dreams or the Fireworks. They make me cry every time I see them!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros The fireworks, without a doubt. There is also a spot along Main Street (probably about halfway up the southern set of buildings), where it all just comes together, the sights of MS and the castle, the sounds, and the sweet but not too sweet MS smell, just giving me that feeling of being home. Big Thunder at night manages to make me feel like I'm nowhere near real life or a massive city. Pretty much any area that is quiet and doesn't have a bunch of people in it (Big Thunder Trail, NOS w/o F!, JC), especially at night, just seems to make it work for me.
Originally Posted By lasvegasgirl It's ALL magic for me, but specifically, I would have to say that just as all the lights are coming on at dusk.... the place seems to transform into yet another wonderful world ! And I love to hear the music playing in the parks. Secondly, it would be the fireworks for me too. Makes me cry, also. I just keep thinking how much I would have loved to hug Walt Disney and just say THANK YOU....
Originally Posted By lesmisfan i feel the magic alot during the sunset in NOS. the sun set always looks great looking at the tom sawyer island and seeing the beautiful light of NOS reflecting off the waters of the river and then seeing the eerrie sight of the HM.
Originally Posted By RAM1984 I feel the magic everywhere. Just can't help it. I cry as soon as I am through he gates. The spot that gets me the most I think, while there or looking at pictures between trips, is seeing the carousel turning through the Castle while still behind the rope on Main Street. Seeing the Christmas decorations comes in on top of the list. Hearing the Matterhorn bobsleds while in line for Alice.
Originally Posted By smeeeko when I'm visiting DLR and I think about the next trip to WDW.. =) otherwise.. 7yrs ago on Main Street.. that was a good visit. we had pirate cookies.
Originally Posted By ChurroMonster I feel the magic... ...in the boarding area for Space Mountain. ...as the boat enters the bayou of Pirates of the Caribbean. ...when I leave the attic of the haunted Mansion and get the view of the entire graveyard scene. ...cresting the big drop on Splash Mountain. ...walking through the castle and hearing "When you wish upon a star". ...when the monorail sails overhead while I'm waiting to enter Disneyland. ...the last time we hit light speed on Star Tours. ...whenever I hear the Mark Twain's whistle. ...entering the indoor part of the Indiana Jones queue. ...during the finale of Fantasmic! ...when it snows on Main Street. ...during the entire fireworks show. ...hearing the Jungle Cruise guns on Main street. ...in the darkness of the climb up Matterhorn mountain. ...when I hear the roar the the abominable snowman from anywhere in the eastern half of the park. ...watching my nephews run around and get lost on Tom Sawyer Island. I love Disneyland.
Originally Posted By ncnike7 I feel the magic when I hear the music on Mainstreet and smell that alluring aroma. Also the sights, sounds and smells of Adventureland. Oh and after i First walk through the Castle and see the Carousel (espcially at night) And in Small World. And anywhere in Toontown. Pirates also does it. And before you enter the park, right after the security check, where the different Disney songs play. And when we drive up to our hotel on Harbor and you can see the top of the Matterhorn and the Tower of Terror! I think the question is where in Disneyland do you NOT feel the magic? Even the bathrooms are magical!
Originally Posted By dresswhites i love the smell of Adventureland. for me the magic is when i can find a nice quiet spot and soak everything in. i love sitting at the harbor galley amist the trees. i love when i first head towards small world and i see the beautiful facades with the familar tic tock and music. small world is one of those attractions that brings me back to all the memories of previous trips.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains I start to feel the magic as I am coming down highway 5 and the freeway widens and the carpool lane begins and I know that I am so close that my heart starts to beat faster and I am no longer feeling the fatigue of traffic or driving the 5+ hours to get there. I just know I am approaching my HappyPlace and can't wait to walk through the gates hearing the little chirp as my AP is scanned and my picture flashes up on the screen with the words Welcome Back - I feel totally calm and no longer have a worry in the world.
Originally Posted By pecos bill I love the park after dark. For me, there is no better time to be there. Everything is in it's own little light orbit. Jungle Cruise, Big Thunder, Matterhorn, Splash Mountain, Haunted Mansion and Mark Twain are all so much more enhanced at night. To pick one spot is impossible, but seeing the Carousel spinning through the gate of Sleeping Beauty Castle at night stops me in my tracks every time.
Originally Posted By skywilliams For me it really hits home when I cross Harbor Blvd. and walk onto the property and you can hear the disney music on the speakers. The sounds coming from Tarzan's treehouse always put a spring in my step but my all time favorite moment is walking into the POTC attraction. You hear the music, the noises, and the smell just makes my heart skip a beat.
Originally Posted By SleepingBeauty82 Aw. I LOVE this post! It's making me forget what crappy day I had! Ok well I still have 57 days till we go again and I know this will make me nostalgic but here goes: -Walking past the teacups and simultaneously hearing their theme music plus the monster from the Matterhorn. -Walking through the LEFT SIDE tunnel onto Main Street and hearing the music and "Your attention please!" coming from the Railroad. -The smell when you walk into Pirates of the Caribbean!!! -Getting a big pickle from the stand outside The Jungle Cruise and then taking it to the back row of the Tiki Room, putting my feet up (as long as nobody is in front of me) and singing along! -Getting my fortune told by Emeralda. First thing. Always. I could go on and on...
Originally Posted By Megara I agree, what a great post. Makes me feel all fuzzy inside reading about all your thoughts, coz I feel exactly the same. I guess the magic begins for me when the airport shuttle bus enters the Disneyland area… and I tear up. I just cannot help it and I feel like this is truly the happiest place on earth… what else would cause such a stir of emotion in a grown woman. The special moments that symbolise magic at Disneyland for me are:- Seeing the front gates Mickey floral Seeing the train at Main Street Station Walking under the tunnel entering Town Square Walking past the Fire Station, looking up at Walt’s window and saying “thank you†The excitement of seeing the early morning characters at Town Square Walking down Main Street – rushing with everyone else to be the “first†on fav ride Hearing the guns from Jungle Cruise Seeing Sleeping Beauty Castle Rivers of America area Casey Jnr Sitting in New Orleans Square, by the fountain and absorbing the atmosphere Matterhorn All of Fantasyland Churros
Originally Posted By Rebekah Early, early breakfast at River Belle Terrace. Have to watch the pancakes or the birds will jump in and eat them. Felt like Snow White with her forest animal friends. Back when I did this most people were rushing to Tomorrowland or Fantasyland or Indy so the Rivers of America were rather quiet. So when the Mark Twain would blow it would give me a bit of a start. But that sound more than any other brings the magic to me. Another Disneyland magical place is Splash Mountain during a night when the park is open late. We would wait and enter the queue right around closing. By the time our ride was over we were able to meandering quietly through Critter Country, Frontierland and out to Main Street. Loved it!!! Looking at the Small World clock facade. I just love it! totally miss it here at WDW. Any bench where I can watch families interact with Mickey. Always see magic happen there. Rebekah.
Originally Posted By lasvegasgirl OH---- I totally agree with the SMELLS at Disneyland!!!! Our family is soooo in tune with this, that, even now, we will smell pine trees, or oranges, and we all say "That smells like Soarin' !!!" or even the smell of popcorn, and I hear, "That smells like Disneyland !" We also have such a great time talking about all the wonderful things we are going to do once we get to our Happy Place when we are driving there (all 3 hours)..... the rides, games, food, SMELLS, sounds, etc.... *SIGH* I just LOVE this place........
Originally Posted By ni_teach I feel the magic... The moment I walk in the main gate and under the tunnel.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney Okay, this what does it for me: Sitting at one of the tables in NOS and just people watching, while seeing the Rivers of America and the Mark Twain and canoes go by . I'm writing a novel now and I think I wrote the first third of it just sitting there! Walking through POTC and HM! (Use to be) getting on the People Mover and watching tomorrowland all around you! Riding on Space Mountain, everytime! That final huge drop on Splash Mountain. Fantasmic and Believe fireworks!!!!! Seeing the Indiana Jones temple while riding the Jungle Cruise and the exotic feel of it all. It's something cool about it and I seen the real stuff in Asia many times over. Lastly, probably the last hour of the night when the park is emptying and you feel like you got the place 'to yourself'. I actually grab a box of popcorn and spend my time just circling the park listening to the music and all the ambiant sounds that place brings. I do this also at TDL and TDS as well! Yeah, I truly love these parks!
