It is hard to believe that tomorrow morning, the new Fantasyland at Walt Disney World will officially open. Even more magical is that TechyDad and I will be there. Just a few years ago, we went to Mickey’s Toon Town for the last time, said goodbye to the old Winnie the Pooh playground, and watched as walls announced what would be coming to this enchanting space.
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One of the beautiful things about Walt Disney World is being able to watch your children’s interactions change with characters. My youngest has gone from hiding under tables at Chef Mickey in May 2009, to requesting a visit with a favorite pal to get an autograph before leaving.
In May, we were at Hollywood Studios in the morning for our last day of a family trip. JSL reminded us that we did not have Jake’s autograph in our book. After going on some rides and having breakfast, we went over to the Disney Junior area to meet up with Jake. Once again, the cast members who are limited to no words and only body language impressed me. Jake noticed JSL’s birthday button. The photo on the left was taken just after he pointed it out.
Then, NHL said something about what he was writing and Jake started to “joke” with him. He cracked NHL’s serious side and genuinely made him laugh and smile. The kids were even more in love with Jake.
When this was over and NHL read the message to JSL, the little guy’s shy smile came shining through.
Two kids happy, smiling, and laughing. Yes, Jake had won my heart and I knew that this memory would be something that we would all remember for a long time.
Thank you Jake and Walt Disney World for yet another magical moment that we will never forget thanks to capturing it on camera.
Do you have a priceless moment with a Disney character? I would love to know all about it.
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Although I have been to Walt Disney World countless time, I have never been during a major holiday season. For our honeymoon, we purposely left after ten days right before July 4th. I have always dreamed of seeing the parks during the Halloween months with pumpkins and fall decorations. Although we celebrate Chanukah, I do love looking at Christmas lights. I have always been fascinated with the colors, lights, and festive look at Walt Disney World this time of year. In less than a week, I will be able to see it myself. TechyDad was invited to a media event for official opening of the New Fantasyland and I am going with him. So, until that time, here is my made up December calendar shot thanks to a little magic from PicMonkey.
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As a lifelong Disney fan, one of the fun parts of being a parent is taking your children onto rides for their first time. When we went in May 2009, NHL was in kindergarten and JSL turned two on the trip. Thanks to this, there were items that the big kiddo was able to go on, but I often stayed on the sidelines with JSL. We walked a lot as he was napping in the stroller. I was able to bribe NHL to go on Space Mountain last year with me for his maiden voyage. Unlike the great Figment bribe from my childhood, I knew what we would offer him.
When we went to Disney in April, JSL hit a growth spurt before we arrived and was tall enough to go on a bunch of new rides. One evening, when Animal Kingdom was open for a party, JSL decided to be brave and go on Dinosaur. NHL will not go back on this since he went at about JSL’s age. Nana, Papa, JSL, and I went on the ride together. JSL was excited to try a big kid ride and go with all of us. Of course, when you see the PhotoPass picture, you can tell he was a bit, –er freaked out by entire situation.
Thank goodness he did not have nightmares from the ride. Of course, JSL was less than eager to try more new to him rides after this. So when it was time to get onto Splash Mountain, he pulled items from his memory bank. He recalled when NHL and I were stranded on the ride the year before (and we did get stuck shortly on this trip). Eventually we got him to agree to go on as a family and it was captured below:
Why yes, NHL is hiding his head not to get wet. I am laughing at JSL asking when the drop is going to happen. Not sure what the deal is with TechyDad, but JSL is closing his eyes. So thrilled to have these magical moments to remember.
What first time Disney ride moments do you remember from your childhood or with your own children?
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Mickey Mouse is featured all over Walt Disney World, other Disney Parks, and throughout the world. Of course, there are also lots of Hidden Mickey’s around. This time around the theme of the Disney Wordless Wednesday is Mickey Mouse. As you will see, I had a wide variety of Mickey Mouse sightings from some recent visits to Walt Disney World.
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