What was it like.... - Page 2

jarmitc2032 · 05-19-2005, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by flutter

Like Goofygirl I never went to WDW as a child...my first trip was in 1996 when I brought my kids....now I'm going with Goofygirls kid

Sometimes I wonder what it would of been like if I went as a kid. Also thank you disneydreamer98 for bumping the thread.

Passarino6 · 05-20-2005, 02:01 AM

I remember going for the first time when I was 3. We tayed outside of the park so we didn't see anything right away. I remember driving in for the first time and freaking out when I saw my first monorail. It was such an exciting moment. I remember telling my parents that we had to ride it over and over again because I thought it was a real ride instead of just a mode of transportaion. It was my first real Disney magical experience.

disneydreamer98 · 06-07-2005, 11:50 PM

Bumping this one again! It gives me warm fuzzies!!!

PumpkinJack81 · 06-08-2005, 07:54 PM

Like others, I was very young (2 years old) when went to WDW for the first time, so I cannot recall much about my trip. My parents, however, told me how much I loved it and took plenty of pics and video, and from them I can see how happy I was to be there.

The next time I went I was around 7 and I remember LOVING the MK and all it's wonderful attractions. It truly was "the happiest place on earth," and I could feel all the excitement and joy around me.

I loved all the rides in Fantasyland, especially Peter Pan and Mr. Toad's Wild Ride.

Being in the MK was like being in my favorite Disney movies and I loved it!

~PumpkinJack81

PumpkinJack81 · 06-08-2005, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by disneydreamer98

Bumping this one again! It gives me warm fuzzies!!!

Thanks for bumping this up.

SnwhtNdwrfs · 06-08-2005, 08:12 PM

After reading this thread, I finally figured out what bumping this up meant! So thanks for the education!

Anyway, my first memory of WDW was coming in to MK and eating at Tony's. I was 22 and on my honeymoon. My husband kept hurrying me through our brunch and I couldn't figure out why. He had to drag me out of the park at closing and I was bitten by the bug!

I almost voted on River Country because it was a wonderful experience and very relaxing. I like Typhoon Lagoon but I really miss the relaxing atmosphere of RC.

Thanks for keeping this poll alive!

disneydreamer98 · 06-08-2005, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PumpkinJack81

Thanks for bumping this up.

You are welcome...but I must admit that it's for my own guilty pleasure! Love the warm fuzzies!!!

disneygirl23 · 06-08-2005, 08:25 PM

The first time I went to WDW was when I was 18. My family went on a school trip with my sister there. I fell in love with the parks. The last time I went to WDW was December. I took my boyfriend on his first vaction there. He's 28. We went to Cindy's castle for dinner and he proposed to me there. WDW is truely the happiest place on earth.

Tammy

PS these stories give me warm fuzzies too!

PumpkinJack81 · 06-08-2005, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disneydreamer98

You are welcome...but I must admit that it's for my own guilty pleasure! Love the warm fuzzies!!!

I know what you mean!

PumpkinJack81 · 06-08-2005, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disneygirl23

I took my boyfriend on his first vaction there. He's 28. We went to Cindy's castle for dinner and he proposed to me there.

That's what I wanted to do, but the timing didn't work out. Plus, once I got the ring I couldn't hold onto it too long, I wanted to ask my beautiful love and make it official.

SnwhtNdwrfs · 06-12-2005, 06:06 PM

I love the stories. My daughter would love to be married at WDW but she better start saving now (she's 12). She may have to settle on a honeymoon there.

Maybe my hubby will repropose when we go by ourselves in Oct. Not holding my breath, but it would be cool.

sillygirl399 · 06-14-2005, 05:43 PM

What was it like to see Disney the first time? I'm not sure if I remember the very first time I laid eyes on the castle, but I have countless wonderful memories of family vacations at WDW.

But do you remember what it was like to introduce SOMEONE ELSE to Disney for the first time??? :mickey:

I think that is even better!

I will never forget the first time I took my boyfriend to Disney World. We were in college and I found a Disney vacation planning video in his room and asked him when he was planning to go. He confessed that it was his lifelong dream to visit WDW, but he had never had the opportunity to go. He said he watched the video every year just to get a taste of the sights and sounds of Disney World and dreamt about being there one day.

My heart broke at that, and we immediately dropped everything, skipped a few days of classes, packed up and drove down (about 16 hours straight through). After all, what better way to spend student loan money?

Well, it turned out to be a worthwhile expense because I will never forget the look on his face as we walked into Magic Kingdom. I watched a dream come true.

Getting to play tourguide to someone who has never been to WDW is the most fun and rewarding experience! Whether it is a child turned loose in a life-sized fairytale or an adult leaving the real world behind, the look of wonderment and delight that comes across their face is the same, and it is unforgettable.

DissyLove · 07-02-2005, 10:18 PM

Just nothing like the first time I remember walking down Main Street, seeing the castle...I knew it would be one of those great moments in my life, and it was. When I go back now, I get to feel it all over again, and see it in my children's eyes...

Passarino6 · 07-03-2005, 02:59 AM

In Sept, I get to bring my boyfriend to WDW for his first time and I think he is getting a little worried. He has no idea what he is getting himself into because I want him to see everything. Is it possible to plan meals too much? I just want him to see it all!!!!

Disney4life · 07-11-2005, 11:08 PM

I was really young when I first went to Disney so I can't remember every detail just bits and pieces throughout the stay. But one day after not going to Disney for a very long time my mother decided we should go back I was soooo thrilled. We got there a few weeks later and after sorting everything out at the Contemporary Resort, we left for the Magic Kingdom. I can't even begin to describe how it felt. As I started soaking in all the scenary all these memories started pouring back and I felt euphoric lol. The Disney feeling is the best in the world. You feel content, happy, and energetic for the most part. The phrase I think of involving the feeling you get at Disney is "Hakuna Matata" ...no worries!

View Poll Results: Which Park Brings Back The Greatest Memory
Magic Kingdom	243	77.14%
Epcot	50	15.87%
Disney-MGM	7	2.22%
Animal Kingdom	3	0.95%
Typhoon Lagoon	2	0.63%
Blizzard Beach	1	0.32%
River Country	9	2.86%
Voters: 315. You may not vote on this poll

05-20-2005, 02:01 AM	#17
Passarino6 Dreaming of Something Disney! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,382	I remember going for the first time when I was 3. We tayed outside of the park so we didn't see anything right away. I remember driving in for the first time and freaking out when I saw my first monorail. It was such an exciting moment. I remember telling my parents that we had to ride it over and over again because I thought it was a real ride instead of just a mode of transportaion. It was my first real Disney magical experience. __________________ -Kevin If we can dream it, we can do it.

06-08-2005, 07:54 PM	#19
PumpkinJack81 Some say to survive it you need to be as a mad as a hatter... Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wonderland Posts: 12,627	My first memory in the MK @ WDW Like others, I was very young (2 years old) when went to WDW for the first time, so I cannot recall much about my trip. My parents, however, told me how much I loved it and took plenty of pics and video, and from them I can see how happy I was to be there. The next time I went I was around 7 and I remember LOVING the MK and all it's wonderful attractions. It truly was "the happiest place on earth," and I could feel all the excitement and joy around me. I loved all the rides in Fantasyland, especially Peter Pan and Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. Being in the MK was like being in my favorite Disney movies and I loved it! ~PumpkinJack81 __________________ ~Bobby Jack When you hear the knell of a requiem bell weird glows gleam where spirits dwell Restless bones etherealize rise as spooks of every size Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize!

06-08-2005, 08:12 PM	#21
SnwhtNdwrfs Dancing with the dwarfs! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Being entertained by the voices in my head Posts: 44,275	After reading this thread, I finally figured out what bumping this up meant! So thanks for the education! Anyway, my first memory of WDW was coming in to MK and eating at Tony's. I was 22 and on my honeymoon. My husband kept hurrying me through our brunch and I couldn't figure out why. He had to drag me out of the park at closing and I was bitten by the bug! I almost voted on River Country because it was a wonderful experience and very relaxing. I like Typhoon Lagoon but I really miss the relaxing atmosphere of RC. Thanks for keeping this poll alive! __________________ A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read. Mark Twain

06-08-2005, 08:25 PM	#23
disneygirl23 A-Ticket holder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 26	The first time I went to WDW was when I was 18. My family went on a school trip with my sister there. I fell in love with the parks. The last time I went to WDW was December. I took my boyfriend on his first vaction there. He's 28. We went to Cindy's castle for dinner and he proposed to me there. WDW is truely the happiest place on earth. Tammy PS these stories give me warm fuzzies too! __________________ Wished on a magic star and woke up in sunny Disney . Ate a poison apple and ended up back in snowy Ohio . Go figure!

06-07-2005, 11:50 PM	#18
disneydreamer98 fed up Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 46,886	Bumping this one again! It gives me warm fuzzies!!!

06-12-2005, 06:06 PM	#26
SnwhtNdwrfs Dancing with the dwarfs! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Being entertained by the voices in my head Posts: 44,275	I love the stories. My daughter would love to be married at WDW but she better start saving now (she's 12). She may have to settle on a honeymoon there. Maybe my hubby will repropose when we go by ourselves in Oct. Not holding my breath, but it would be cool. __________________ A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read. Mark Twain

06-14-2005, 05:43 PM	#27
sillygirl399 A-Ticket holder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 4	Boy, meet World What was it like to see Disney the first time? I'm not sure if I remember the very first time I laid eyes on the castle, but I have countless wonderful memories of family vacations at WDW. But do you remember what it was like to introduce SOMEONE ELSE to Disney for the first time??? :mickey: I think that is even better! I will never forget the first time I took my boyfriend to Disney World. We were in college and I found a Disney vacation planning video in his room and asked him when he was planning to go. He confessed that it was his lifelong dream to visit WDW, but he had never had the opportunity to go. He said he watched the video every year just to get a taste of the sights and sounds of Disney World and dreamt about being there one day. My heart broke at that, and we immediately dropped everything, skipped a few days of classes, packed up and drove down (about 16 hours straight through). After all, what better way to spend student loan money? Well, it turned out to be a worthwhile expense because I will never forget the look on his face as we walked into Magic Kingdom. I watched a dream come true. Getting to play tourguide to someone who has never been to WDW is the most fun and rewarding experience! Whether it is a child turned loose in a life-sized fairytale or an adult leaving the real world behind, the look of wonderment and delight that comes across their face is the same, and it is unforgettable.

07-02-2005, 10:18 PM	#28
DissyLove Wendy's real. I've seen her, so don't even start with me. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Back in Michigan..... Posts: 5,241	Just nothing like the first time I remember walking down Main Street, seeing the castle...I knew it would be one of those great moments in my life, and it was. When I go back now, I get to feel it all over again, and see it in my children's eyes... __________________ I am in need of some Disney magic!!

07-03-2005, 02:59 AM	#29
Passarino6 Dreaming of Something Disney! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,382	In Sept, I get to bring my boyfriend to WDW for his first time and I think he is getting a little worried. He has no idea what he is getting himself into because I want him to see everything. Is it possible to plan meals too much? I just want him to see it all!!!! __________________ -Kevin If we can dream it, we can do it.

07-11-2005, 11:08 PM	#30
Disney4life A-Ticket holder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 7	I was really young when I first went to Disney so I can't remember every detail just bits and pieces throughout the stay. But one day after not going to Disney for a very long time my mother decided we should go back I was soooo thrilled. We got there a few weeks later and after sorting everything out at the Contemporary Resort, we left for the Magic Kingdom. I can't even begin to describe how it felt. As I started soaking in all the scenary all these memories started pouring back and I felt euphoric lol. The Disney feeling is the best in the world. You feel content, happy, and energetic for the most part. The phrase I think of involving the feeling you get at Disney is "Hakuna Matata" ...no worries! __________________ Emily

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