To me there is a lot of love at Disney. From the fairytales to other stories, like Lady and the Tramp and Wall*E. I look around when I go, seeing couples holding hands... and think one day. Well, maybe I am going to get that wish. I have met someone and he seems like a keeper. Just need him to come home. Then we can work on sharing the magic with each other. There is so much he and I would enjoy together. I just can't get enough of him.
edit: never made it there. One day... with someone else...
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Up, up and away!
Okay, now I haven't done it yet, but I am looking forward to going in the new hot air balloon at Downtown Disney. This is the Characters in Flight ride. You get into a gondola that holds about 30 people, go up 400 ft. in the air for 6 minutes (I hope that is once you are at the 400 ft. level lol) and can see up to 10 miles. I was at Downtown Disney a couple weeks ago and was looking to take the ride, but it wasn't open yet. The balloon was filled though. Funny thing is, I am afraid of heights. I bet this could be a nice romantic ride at night... and another place for some engagements to happen on. I will post some pictures when I do go on it. Also, this isn't a hot air balloon... it's a helium balloon.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
The Magic that is the Magic of Disney
The magic behind Disney is not just the stories we are told, or tell our children, and it is not just the little things that make us smile. It is not only the characters we have come to love... or hate (those villans!) nor is it those wonderful rides that make us laugh or scream. There is more to it than just that... it's also the Cast Members who you may miss if you do not look. The CM's that you go out of your way to stop and see. Or the new ones you meet randomly.
I was at WDW this weekend. I was in line with my mom, to see Tinkerbell and friends at Pixie Hollow. There I met a CM named Sara. She is in the college intern program at Penn State and also in the Army. She was very interesting to talk with, and I hope to see her again. I know too, that I may not. She talked about being at West Point, about her unit, and about her family. She hadn't seen her Dad in a couple years, as he is enlisted too, and they got together at Disneyland Paris. She said that is the park that is sentimental to her. I can see why. She said she cried and cried when she first saw her Dad again. If... no, when, I finally get to DLP, I hope to think of Sara. As Sara walked away, I stopped her to shake her hand, and told her thank you for doing what some of us couldn't have done, by serving.
There are also some CMs that I go looking for. The ones that make my heart happier... that ask about my family, if they are not there with me. There are 3 in particular that I can think of right off. The first is Matthew. I didn't get to see him this weekend, but he is never far from our thoughts. He and my mom made a connection of a special sort a couple years ago, on my birthday. Matthew saw on my mom's wheelchair "Mimi". This was what I called her mom, and she took it as her nickname in regards to my nieces. Matthew called his Grandmother "Mimi" also and when he saw that at the end of the day, he started crying. He was adopted that day by my mom.
Dorothy is a dear lady. She was missing for several months due to a car accident. I met her through a friend, and have asked for her whenever I go to Cape May for breakfast. She is super sweet and spunky! I was thrilled to find she was back to work! I had missed her.
The most humble person in the world that I know of is also a CM at WDW. He is a true treasure and a Disney Icon in his own right. People go out of there way to see him or say hello. I had met him several times, but got to know more about him through the same person who introduced me to Dorothy. I am talking about Art the Greeter at Beach Club Resort and Villas. Art has given me so much with just his wonderful hugs, words of wisdom, encouragement when I wasn't sure about school. He asks about my mom when she isn't there. He asks about things we discussed were going on the last time I saw him. I have talked with him for a couple hours on some of my visits, pausing to take photos with others, or help them with directions. I tell him I feel like I am keeping him from doing his job, as he is greeting and saluting others as they enter. He just smiles and tells me this is part of my job. I have taken many photos of him and guests over the past couple years. I don't mind a bit! He has the warmest smile for everyone... and I am blessed to call him a friend. I am looking forward to introducing my sister and some other friends to him.
There are a couple others CMs that I see depending where I am at... Anthony, Richard and now Vic, because of the great humor he has with Art. These are just a few of the CMs that are the magic of Disney!
I was at WDW this weekend. I was in line with my mom, to see Tinkerbell and friends at Pixie Hollow. There I met a CM named Sara. She is in the college intern program at Penn State and also in the Army. She was very interesting to talk with, and I hope to see her again. I know too, that I may not. She talked about being at West Point, about her unit, and about her family. She hadn't seen her Dad in a couple years, as he is enlisted too, and they got together at Disneyland Paris. She said that is the park that is sentimental to her. I can see why. She said she cried and cried when she first saw her Dad again. If... no, when, I finally get to DLP, I hope to think of Sara. As Sara walked away, I stopped her to shake her hand, and told her thank you for doing what some of us couldn't have done, by serving.
There are also some CMs that I go looking for. The ones that make my heart happier... that ask about my family, if they are not there with me. There are 3 in particular that I can think of right off. The first is Matthew. I didn't get to see him this weekend, but he is never far from our thoughts. He and my mom made a connection of a special sort a couple years ago, on my birthday. Matthew saw on my mom's wheelchair "Mimi". This was what I called her mom, and she took it as her nickname in regards to my nieces. Matthew called his Grandmother "Mimi" also and when he saw that at the end of the day, he started crying. He was adopted that day by my mom.
Dorothy is a dear lady. She was missing for several months due to a car accident. I met her through a friend, and have asked for her whenever I go to Cape May for breakfast. She is super sweet and spunky! I was thrilled to find she was back to work! I had missed her.
The most humble person in the world that I know of is also a CM at WDW. He is a true treasure and a Disney Icon in his own right. People go out of there way to see him or say hello. I had met him several times, but got to know more about him through the same person who introduced me to Dorothy. I am talking about Art the Greeter at Beach Club Resort and Villas. Art has given me so much with just his wonderful hugs, words of wisdom, encouragement when I wasn't sure about school. He asks about my mom when she isn't there. He asks about things we discussed were going on the last time I saw him. I have talked with him for a couple hours on some of my visits, pausing to take photos with others, or help them with directions. I tell him I feel like I am keeping him from doing his job, as he is greeting and saluting others as they enter. He just smiles and tells me this is part of my job. I have taken many photos of him and guests over the past couple years. I don't mind a bit! He has the warmest smile for everyone... and I am blessed to call him a friend. I am looking forward to introducing my sister and some other friends to him.
There are a couple others CMs that I see depending where I am at... Anthony, Richard and now Vic, because of the great humor he has with Art. These are just a few of the CMs that are the magic of Disney!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Disney Twenty-three
Today I got my lithograph print from D23. I had already seen a picture of this from Joe and some other bloggers that had posted about it. I love it! I am going to get a custome frame for it. Why not? Get it matted and have a pocket on the back for the certificate. May put the letter in it too. Not sure where I will hang it though. Limited space under the current circumstances, that and waiting to redo the one room at house.
I had planned to join D23 when it opened. Joe had done some research a few weeks (month?) before the announcement and found items that Disney had applied for patents for, etc. Unfortunately, on the day of the announcement, I wanted to make sure some other obligations didn't get out of hand. Thankfully, all worked out as planned and two days later, I was 23 also. I doubt that I will regret this investment and am sure I will continue it after the year is up. I had wanted to get the Tinkerbell Charter Member pin, but forgot about it.
I haven't gotten my magazine yet though... not sure what else may come... but looking forward to it!
I had planned to join D23 when it opened. Joe had done some research a few weeks (month?) before the announcement and found items that Disney had applied for patents for, etc. Unfortunately, on the day of the announcement, I wanted to make sure some other obligations didn't get out of hand. Thankfully, all worked out as planned and two days later, I was 23 also. I doubt that I will regret this investment and am sure I will continue it after the year is up. I had wanted to get the Tinkerbell Charter Member pin, but forgot about it.
I haven't gotten my magazine yet though... not sure what else may come... but looking forward to it!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
My Disney Addiction
I was introduced to the joy and wonders of Disney as a child. I remember watching it on television at night with my older sisters and parents. We moved to Florida in 1972 and that was my first trip to the World. That was when it was just the Magic Kingdom. Where you got actual tickets for the rides. They were lettered and certain rides were certain lettered rides. I think we went 3 times in the 3 years we lived in Florida (that time). At some point I got a Disney Long Playing (Yes, LP) Storybook album. It was Robin Hood. I still know all the words to that. I also have one still for Black Beauty that Disney did. There were also some other LPs and small story book albums that were 45's.
When we moved back to Florida (to the same area, 4 hours away), I got to Disney maybe 3-4 times. Then we moved to North Florida. 90 minutes away from my happy place... okay, OUR happy place!
Since moving so close... I have gotten to WDW at least 100 times in 17 years. Nice to go for just a day... couple hours... weekend. To meet up with old friends, some for the first time, some for their first trip ever. To run away from the madness of my world at home! (Don't get me wrong, life isn't bad AT all, but a dose of Mickey does great for one's mental health).
I got to become an Annual Passholder, and eventually, bought into the DVC. I am also a PROUD member of the D23. I just got my card the other day. I am waiting for all the other good things to come. I was in the old Disney Magazine (next to last issue), am a subscriber to Celebrations Magazine and eagerly awaiting the next issue (April/May 2009). I have something posted on my private blog that I will move here eventually.
I will also note for you all that the info here is from my point of view and my experience. There is a chance I may have some wrong info. I admit, to others astonishment, that I am not perfect. LOL If I have some bad info, I apologize.
(Note about the Disney Tunes: yes, I know Anastasia wasn't a Disney Movie... but I love it all the same.)
When we moved back to Florida (to the same area, 4 hours away), I got to Disney maybe 3-4 times. Then we moved to North Florida. 90 minutes away from my happy place... okay, OUR happy place!
Since moving so close... I have gotten to WDW at least 100 times in 17 years. Nice to go for just a day... couple hours... weekend. To meet up with old friends, some for the first time, some for their first trip ever. To run away from the madness of my world at home! (Don't get me wrong, life isn't bad AT all, but a dose of Mickey does great for one's mental health).
I got to become an Annual Passholder, and eventually, bought into the DVC. I am also a PROUD member of the D23. I just got my card the other day. I am waiting for all the other good things to come. I was in the old Disney Magazine (next to last issue), am a subscriber to Celebrations Magazine and eagerly awaiting the next issue (April/May 2009). I have something posted on my private blog that I will move here eventually.
I will also note for you all that the info here is from my point of view and my experience. There is a chance I may have some wrong info. I admit, to others astonishment, that I am not perfect. LOL If I have some bad info, I apologize.
(Note about the Disney Tunes: yes, I know Anastasia wasn't a Disney Movie... but I love it all the same.)
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