Originally Posted By ssWEDguy You know what's cool? Seeing "Wishes" from the backstage parking lot out from the utilidor entrance. The big backstage fireworks explode almost directly over your head in that inky black sky, and the castle fireworks happen behind you. It's a private fireworks performance, just a few CM's coming and going nearby. You know what's cooler? Doing the same thing while listening to the "Wishes" CD on headphones. So you can tell exactly where you are in the program. And how closely everything happens in the program at Disney. You know what's even sweeter than that? Leaving the MK an hour after your shift ends late at night after the guests are gone. And walking through the park on the way out towards Fantasyland. The entirety of the castle hub area is your personal space. All the music is playing for you, the castle lighting, Walt and Mickey "Partners" lit up, and a few custodial CM's actually dancing in the street. Your own private world. And you know how to top that? You're walking towards the castle intending to pass through it, and that's just when "Mickey's Kiss Goodnight" program happens. While you're standing in front of the castle the little seen end-of-evening lights and audio program happens. All just for you. This all happened to me last night. God help me, I love this place.
Originally Posted By Labuda What a great end to a day of work, man. Sounds like you're definitely in your element now that you're a Disney CM.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 That must have been great to experence all of that. One of the perks of a CM.
Originally Posted By trailsend I love it when you post, ssWEDguy! You bring the magic to it all and it's the way most of us feel!
Originally Posted By wdwfan1 Wishes is so nice from the front I cant imagine it from behind the scenes.. We will be there again thur Mar 30th another late night at MK.... can't wait..
Originally Posted By danyoung I really enjoy staying in the parks after the nightly fireworks or parade. Let the crowds rush out, let them cram the busses and monorails and boats. I'll just sit here in the hub till the worst of the crowd rushes by, then I'll get up and enjoy a SLOW stroll into as many areas as they'll let me. I have the same vibe as you, ssWEDguy - all the decor, all the lights, all the music, all the atmosphere - it's just for me!
Originally Posted By MinnieSummer sswedguy you made me cry. The Kiss Goodnight always makes me do that and now you've gone and done it. But what a beautiful night that must have been for you.
