Stork
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Jul 14, 2019
#1. It's a family tradition to take the grandchildren to Disney on their 5th birthday. Our two granddaughters were 5 years old when we boarded the boat to MK from the parking lot. As we rounded the island and the Castle came into view, DW and I both started crying as we looked at both of our 5 year granddaughters and saw the sheer joy and fascination on their faces. It finally dawned on them that they were actually at Disney World. Priceless!!
#2. The Magic of Disney is valuable and important to many patrons, but probably more so to those who live with disabilities whether physical, emotional, mental, or just plain ole' discrimination in general. One of the MOST rewarding times at WDW for us was in MK watching a little 5 year old girl with Downs Syndrome watching the parade of Disney Characters from the porch of Liberty Tavern. She was so excited that EVERY Disney Princess on EVERY float passing by made a special effort to wave specifically to her and catch her attention. We were in tears watching the joy on her face...an unknown (to us) little girl thoroughly enjoying the moment of being THE Special Little Princess to those Cast Members who saw her. And every one of them did! That's the Disney I know and love. (I hope the Magic does not get lost in their effort to promote profits over substance.)
#2. The Magic of Disney is valuable and important to many patrons, but probably more so to those who live with disabilities whether physical, emotional, mental, or just plain ole' discrimination in general. One of the MOST rewarding times at WDW for us was in MK watching a little 5 year old girl with Downs Syndrome watching the parade of Disney Characters from the porch of Liberty Tavern. She was so excited that EVERY Disney Princess on EVERY float passing by made a special effort to wave specifically to her and catch her attention. We were in tears watching the joy on her face...an unknown (to us) little girl thoroughly enjoying the moment of being THE Special Little Princess to those Cast Members who saw her. And every one of them did! That's the Disney I know and love. (I hope the Magic does not get lost in their effort to promote profits over substance.)