Originally Posted By knightnfrees <<Our mutual friend has it, I believe, dlfan8. Just ask him. >> Um, STiL. I hate to break the news to you, but dlf8 is a she.
Originally Posted By knightnfrees TILAD... From DL past... --Having lunch/dinner at the tables underneath the Peoplemover and hearing the endless loop of the 70's Dating Game type musak. -Soaking in the quaintness of Mission to Mars as I road the attraction. Parking in Preferred Parking and finding the closest space to the entrance. -Playing Pinball on the 2nd floor of the Starcade. Like Back to the Future, Funhouse, Banzai Run! -Paying a quarter to get my Fortune Red. From DL currently... -Paying 2 quarters to get my Fortune Red. -Visiting the spot where my damsel and I had our first kiss. -Riding RRCS and pretend I'm falling toon-style. -Riding POTC and having my damsel join in and singing "A Pirate's Life".
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove ^^I know, sweetie. I was just comma happy. Our mutual friend has it (comma) I believe (comma) dlfan8. Just ask him (our mutual friend). xoxo You on pain meds for that ankle, silly boy? Or, maybe I am. LOL! Thanks for helping! xoxo
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove <<-Visiting the spot where my damsel and I had our first kiss.>> Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner for our sweetest post of the day.
Originally Posted By Route66 I'm gonna have another go.. When I was cast member, after closing I would have the privilege of walking through the park all by myself. Everything was lit up and beautiful on those late summer evenings, the joy of the guests still lingered in the air, but it was just me there to soak it all in. I had to walk from Splash Mountain past the Haunted Mansion and Columbia, on the banks of the Rivers of America and then through Frontierland (I never chose the Adventureland route) and end up in the hub with Walt in front of the castle, gleaming and radiant, silent as can be.. Then head down Main Street all warm and bright, to the main entrance and the old lockers and costuming. I would stroll as slow as can be, I felt humbled that I was able to take this walk, much like Walt did so many years ago. I loved that.....
Originally Posted By danyoung Route66, you've just described the way I end just about every park day - waiting till most of the crowds are gone, and then enjoying the vibe of having the place to myself. Magical!
Originally Posted By lesmisfan i love everything about disneyland that everyone else does. I love going on the columbia and pretending im a pirate, even though i know it isn't a pirate ship. I love going on the mark twain and imagining im going down the mississippi. i love the detail in the haunted mansion I love going around disneyland on the railroad train. I love all the detailed hidden spots there can be such as the wishing well, the back corners of NOS including the court of angles. I love that you can be a kid again and take pictures with characters! I love taking the monorail around the resort i love reflecting on disneys past and show others what used to be there. I love my mint juleps and dole whips!!!! I love the pumpkin and mint fudge that they have during the holidays. i love the fireworks! they are simply amazing. I love all the CMs who do go out of their way to make your day more magical. I love how disneyland can bring families of a few different generations together! I love that disneyland encourages unity and embraces equality and differences. I love acting like a kid and going on all the fantasyland rides. I love seeing all the holiday festivities that they offer every year.
Originally Posted By disneylandfan8 Route66, I must say I LOVED your post about being in the park after all the guests have left. Guess I've never thought what that would feel like. What a wonderful thing to get to do - just like Walt did! ♥♥♥
Originally Posted By Route66 I guess the truth is, thousands of cast members have had the experience, but most of them don't really care and just race through the park. Even as a guest you may have the opportunity for private time in Disneyland. In the off season at some of the after hours corporate events, guests get to see the park vacant as well as they walk to their party locations. But they never soak it in, I think they feel as if they are seeing something Taboo or wrong that they shouldn't see. So for the most part they try and avoid all contact with Disneyland after closing.. LOL But if you ever have the chance to take that magic stroll, I hope you will take a few moments to breath in the magic of Walt's park, and thank him for touching so many lives with his imagination.
Originally Posted By disneylandfan8 You can count on that, Route66, if it ever happens to me!!! I will definitely stop and smell the roses of Disneyland!
Originally Posted By lesmisfan i love walking disneyland when no one is there. i just hardley get the chance.
Originally Posted By Socrates I always get a major adrenalin rush on Soarin' when we get lifted up in the air, the screen comes alive, and the music starts. Socrates "The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."
Originally Posted By disneyland1 We just got back from DL last Sat ---and WE GOT DREAMED !!!!!!!!!!! We all got the Dream Fastpasses !!! TOTALLY made our trip!! THAT'S what I love about DISNEYLAND !!! WOO HOO !!!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted By dznyorbust I also love so many things about the park that have been posted here... There is nothing like walking under the bridge and onto Main Street, knowing that the imagination of one man made this all possible for us to enjoy! On my last visit, we were seated in front of the River's of America and a young couple from Inda had come and sat close by.. We chatted with them for a few and the girl had told us this was her first trip to Disneyland... When Fantasmic started seeing the wonder and excitment on her face really made me realize that this was Walt's intention, this is what it's all about !! So no matter how crabby you are from the heat or cold and crowds... No matter how long you had to wait to get on your favorite ride, no matter our cultural differences , the MAGIC of this place, is so special and should never be forgotten!
Originally Posted By Pollyana There is a special magic that just never dies. Each and every trip I make to Dland is filled with the same anticipation as the first. There must be something to that magic Pixie Dust. {sprinkle sprinkle}......
Originally Posted By DismayingObservation I too am tired of the "what I hate" thread. I'd almost quit the boards over the discussion. Thanks to Dave and LuLu, I had a change of heart. In short, there's so much to like that it's impossible to zero in on just one thing. Lots of folks on this thread said it well. No more discussions about muffin tops, pushy strollers and off-topic stuff for a good, long time. Agreed?
