Originally Posted By jacobsmom Igirl, I was also getting choked up reading your post! That must have been so awesome. Reminded me of the Santa Clause scene from Miracle on 42nd street. I have to confess, I'm being selfish lately by trying to let my sister-in-law allow me to bring her two little daughters (4 and 7) to Disneyland for the first time. They can't really afford it but I shouldn't take that away from them. I would just love to take the girls there. They are at that perfect age. I remember the one year my son ran all over trying to get as many autographs as he could. I really miss those moments
Originally Posted By GREENTHUMBMOM One moment that always sticks in my mind, at the time I was maybe 7 or 8 and the costumes the charactes wore were a bit more intimidating than they are now and at the main entrance in front of the train station I was surrounded by the Three Pigs doing a jig. I think at the time I was a little scared but never fussed or cried but numerous years later I think its were the Magic began for me, I was emersed in the story and the fun. Another is years ago when MadiGras Parade was running and my daughter was given a beaded necklace and got to dance with the characters, she was very little and just beaming ear to ear. The most recent was at the Animation Building at DCA by grandson who was 15 months loves JoJo, the building was relatively empty and JoJo was in the area with the artwork and maquets , he ran to her and she put her arms around him then sat on the floor with him and played and hugged and whisper in his ear for over 15 minutes it was love for him and I think a little for JoJo too!
Originally Posted By Disney Joy greenthumbmom ~ Reading your post reminded me of one of our yearly visits. The Lion King parade was at the Land and my son (whom is now 19) was I think under 10 or about that age at the time. When the parade stopped - they picked him to join in and shake the shaker thing (not sure what it's call) Really Cool ~ That parade was one of my favorite. Well we went back a couple more times during our week visit and each time they picked him to do the shaker. Just NEAT ~ Of course now he can take Disney or not. He says he really wants to go, but the last 2 years he backed out. He used to be my Disney partner. I told him he has turned on me - just like the other 3 of my kids. They seem to be Disney burned out ~ I didn't know that could happen to anyone. Thank goodness for the grandkids.
Originally Posted By mickeyfreak13 MAgis Moments...my DD was 7 we were sitting on MAin Street watching the parade. One of the characters started towards (it looked like to me) us. Another famly pushed their kids from behind to go dance with that Character. Louie if memory serves me. She did not get up to dance being a bit on the shy side. The parade began again and we continued to watch. The next pause is when it happened. Louie had been at the back of the previous "set" and Baloo was at the front of the next "set" of the parade. BAloo walked past us and when the parade cam to a pause again, Baloo walked ALL the way back to my daughter. The sun was out, the sky was blue and my little girl's smile could be seen for miles. That ladies and gentlemen is my Magic Moment.
Originally Posted By GREENTHUMBMOM Disney Joy, back out on going to Disneyland???? Thats enough to get a a child no matter how old out of the will!!!
Originally Posted By Disney Joy greenthumbmom ~ You know what it is ~ GIRLS ~ That is all he thinks about now. Maybe one day ~ he will come back from honey heaven and see his real goal in life is to take trips with his Mom to and see Mickey and Minnie. ROFL - I won't hold my breath.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad I recently took my mother with us, it wasn't a good idea but gave it a shot. It went about as expected. I won't be taking her again, but I am glad I did the one time.
Originally Posted By jsnelk Also, when my other daughter was 6 she was walking down by the hub and she got Minnie's autograph, I turned around to tell my son something, and when I turned around Minnie was kissing my daughter on the cheek! It was adorable!
Originally Posted By Californiadznygrl I love this! Watching 5 nuns all in one raft going down the rapids on the Grizzly peak ride. They were soaking wet, screaming and laughing, with their habits flying all over the place. As they exited the ride they adjusted their all white dresses and and head gear and ran off, holding hands, laughing and vowing to go again. Just before the sailing ship Columbia took off, Wendy, Peter, Smee and Hook all joined us for the voyage. Hook engaged my son in a sword fight, Wendy grabbed my hand and took me down stairs to search for Hook's treasure and Smee and Peter posed for pictures with all on board. It was a priceless experience! One time when I was in the park alone and feeling kind of down a security guard noticed I looked sad and gave me a lolly pop. I will never forget his kindness. He cheered me right up. There are so many moments of joy, little and big with CM's over the years, that I could fill a book. Each visit has treasured memories and unforgetable experiences.
