Originally Posted By CarolinaDisneyDad I know everyone has their special places in WDW where they have a special memory or where they feel the most "at home". I have many and just thought I would share a few and see what others think. 1) Sitting on the bank of the Sassagoula in POR with a beer in my hand watching the boats go by at dusk listening to the water lap against the shore. 2) This year, laying on a blanket with my oldest daughter (younger one was asleep already) in the yard of Magnolia terrace in POR for movie night. 3) The quaint little butterfly garden in Epcot behind Mousegear. 4) Everytime I walk by the Ball in EPCOT I remember my kids in umbrella strollers holding on to Grandma's electric wheelchair to form a happy little train with Grandma blowing the whistle. 5)The boneyard in AK at the digsite where I found my youngest almost completely buried by her sister and smiling from ear to ear. 6)Table by the window on the second floor of the Yak and Yeti. Good food and a great view. 7)A rocking chair on Tom Sawyer's island playing my kids in checkers while we eat a snack and take a midday rest. 8) I love the peacefulness of riding on many of the boat transports and the train around WDW Well that's a start.
Originally Posted By CarolinaDisneyDad In case you were wondering, I just spent over an hour on Social Conspiracy 11 and thought I would put in a positive post. I love WDW and the memories I have made there are unique and I will carry them with me for the rest of my life. WDW has brought my family closer together and allowed us to spend an entire week every year with each other where we spend the entire time together. It is the one place where nobody wants to separate and do their own thing. Each year builds on the ones before. It is an opportunity to regain our childlike innocence and to do things for no other reason than that they make us happy. Thanks WDW.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo >>> It is the one place where nobody wants to separate and do their own thing<<< Happily we have been to many places around the globe like this, but I will play fair: window seat in the California Grill watching the fireworks while dining Enjoying a glass of south african wine on the balcony of AKL as the fireworks explore in the air and giraffes step into view. Pretty much anywhere in World Showcase at dusk and into the evening, especially watching Illuminations. On any of the watercraft, anywhere in the resort. Overlooking the Tree of Life as the light changes from day to night.
Originally Posted By dshyates 1) In a hammock on the beach at the Poly with a Mai Tai in my hand. 2) Water mice. 3) Standing on the Train Station balcony looking down Main Street. 4) Looking down Sunset Blvd towards ToT.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 The first time my son rode the train at MK. It was such a nice relaxing trip around MK. Getting up early to see bunnies and baby ducks at WL. My first time driving to WL and the large arch and having a couple of dowes standing there. I made my DH stop so I could take pictures of them. At the main st. train station looking down main st. down to the castle, eating yummy food from the backery. Looking at teh waterfalls in Canada with my family, oh so peasful and pretty. It's like the crowds that are on the other side just don't matter. Walking around the Fort Wilderness campsite to see all the great decorations that guest have done for Halloween. Just to name a few....WDW makes me happy and I love to spend my time there. I love to see the smiles on my kids faces no matter how old they are.
Originally Posted By standor sitting on the beach at night watching the electral parade. (I think that is what it's called.
Originally Posted By dagobert Sitting outside the Starring Rolls Cafe, having breakfast and watching the guests. Sitting at the Classic Concoctions Bar at the Pop Century and talking nearly every evening to the barman. Inside Animal Kingdom and looking at Expedition Everest while it is partly behind the fog and can hardly be seen.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Amongst the flowers between Imagination and World Showcase. Friendship Boats between Epcot and The Studios. (As a cast member...above the Main Street Station prior to the rope drop.) Anywhere "off the midway" around the front of the Castle. Late at night back in Frontierland near the train station. Most anywhere at Animal Kingdom not associated with a queue line. Top Deck of a ferry during off peak times just enjoying the quiet. Downtown Disney Marketplace before 11:00am. Coronado Springs Pool. Balcony of Winderness Lodge. Canadian "Rockies".
Originally Posted By sjhym333 I am also a sit on the Polynesian beach with a drink in my hand, seeing the MK in the distance and the monorails going in and out of the Contemporary kind of person. Walking around World Showcase at dusk, with a margarita and my wife's hand in mine. Walking through the streets of Morocco. The one pavilion that really transports me. Sitting on the balcony at Bay Lake Tower and watching the fireworks.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 >> coming thru the gates off of 535 onto hotel drive >> walking under the train station and entering Main Street USA...the world truly gets left behind >> Boarding my doom buggy and letting the ghost host close it for me >> sitting at Casey's having a hot dog w/ kraut and listening to the ragtime piano player - any time- day or night >> entering the battle scene in Potc >> the sound of 'paging Tom Morrow" on TTA >> the smell of Rome burning in SSE- with the visual to go with it >> a few breaks a day at CLub Cool >> the band @ the Biergarten while I'm eating and having a beer >> a yard of ale from Rose & Crown to watch the 60's rock band in the UK garden >> The "Hooray for Holleywood" song to start the GMR >> walking thru the indoor queue at Star Tours >> Fantasmic >> Grapefruit cake at the last remaining Brown Derby >> the background music on he radio to go with the scenary on Kilamnjaro Safari >> a mickey ice cream bar on a hot day >> MSEP >> sitting by the OKW pool- early evening when the light on the lighthouse becomes more visible >> waving my napkin like an idiot at Chef Mickey's first morning in each year >> fireworks from the catwalk while enjoying dinner at Cali Grill last night before leaving each year >> lastly - watching my kids grow up over the last 25 years of visits...and the love they have for WDW... worth more than all the above put together for me
Originally Posted By -em Watching the 'rails fly- taking pictures of anything (okay okay everything) simply wandering through the world with friends doing nothing in particular
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey -walking around World Showcase at night with the torches lit around the lagoon. -sitting around the lagoon at the very start of Illuminations and hearing the narrator "blow out" the torches. -the first glimpse of the Castle after you pass under the train station. -taking the boat to (or from) Downtown Disney from POR -watching Tink fly from the Castle during Wishes (brings tears to my eyes every time) -sitting outside the Boulangerie in France while enjoying a pastry and some coffee -sitting on Main Street and chatting with my wonderful mom while waiting for MSEP I;m sure I can think of more, but those are the first that come to mind.
Originally Posted By CarolinaDisneyDad -The monorail circling above EPCOT and looking at all the guests having such a good time. -mighty Casey's with a dog and a Coke listening to the piano player ( I had forgotten that one till I read it above) -sitting on the platform beside the trading post in adventure land watching the electric light parade with my daughters while eating a dole whip. Seems like most of what we enjoy the most are the quiet places we find in the world. Thrill rides are great but its after the rides when we get to spend time with each other and just be a family that become our special spots. When I try to think of my special spots I can still see my kids over the years at different ages and the special memory we made here and there throughout the world. Disney may change but those memories will always remain and WDW will always be a special place.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo >>>Seems like most of what we enjoy the most are the quiet places we find in the world. Thrill rides are great but its after the rides when we get to spend time with each other and just be a family that become our special spots. When I try to think of my special spots I can still see my kids over the years at different ages and the special memory we made here and there throughout the world. Disney may change but those memories will always remain and WDW will always be a special place.<<< But the same can be said for taking the family to national parks, cities, and other places. I can say absolutely the same about our trips to Scotland, San Francisco, Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland. Is this the point that vacations let you feel like this or WDW. I am getting the impressions it can and is the former.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer This changes from day to day for me... so.. right now, it's Center Street, at night, the music and smells of MSUSA for the watching, the castle just out of sight
Originally Posted By Bolna <<Is this the point that vacations let you feel like this or WDW. I am getting the impressions it can and is the former.>> I think there is something about the vacation memory connected with certain spots which makes them more special, so yes, the same holds true for other places in the world as well (one of those for me is sitting in a deck chair in Regent's Park). But I think a few things are also very unique to WDW, like the monorails a lot of people mentioned, so I am sure it is a combination of both, the vacation mood as well as the special sights of WDW. My favourite spots are: - sitting on the curb of Sunset or Hollywood Boulevard watching Streetmosphere - the Twinings Tea Shop at the UK pavilion and the department store at the Japan pavilion in Epcot - the AKL Jambo House pool - the seating areas of Flame Tree Barbecue all the way down at the water with a view towards Everest.
Originally Posted By PotNoodle On my last trip, I really enjoyed getting up before my husband and my son to walk around the Epcot Resort Area. I walked to the Studios and back and and saw 2-3 other runners and walkers. Got some great photos of Stormalong Bay, Boardwalk, and the Swolphin. I like to sit in the "Breezeway" at Beach Club Villas. I like to have lunch at Columbia Harbour House in the little room that straddles Fantasyland and Liberty Square. I just like to be anywhere in Epcot, either FW or WS suits me fine.
