The Most Magical Dining Experience

In all of my magical visits to Walt Disney World, I have truly had an amazing array of wonderful memories of Disney dining. The one memory that sticks out the most for me is one that happened on my most recent trip to Walt Disney World.

I am not sure if I have mentioned this before, but my 13 year old daughter, Lexis is a competitive dancer. We are talking big-time here…like she is never home. :0)  We spend our weekends with fellow dance moms and friends doing dance “stuff.” When you are exposed to this industry you are almost certain to befriend some people that may someday move on and do things that you would consider, becoming famous.  Well…chances are if you are reading this, you would consider becoming a Disney character famous…right?  A fellow dancer and great friend auditioned and was asked to be Ariel at Walt Disney World November 2009….she is still there today. :0)

Adam, Ariel, Dan, Grandma Jo

This brings me to my magical memory…..

When we visited WDW in October of 2010, surly a huge thing on our list of to-do’s was to see our great friend (we will call her by her stage name) Ariel.  At the time of our visit Ariel was working at Cinderella’s Royal Table. While we had done breakfast at the castle so many times, we opted to see Ariel at dinner.  Now I have to say that yes, I get teary eyed when I see Wishes, and also when I see the “Let the Memories Begin” commercials…but nothing could have prepared me for what I was about to see when we saw our wonderful friend transform into a princess.   She was the most beautiful princess I had ever seen. My daughter was in awe as Ariel approached our table; both my boys 6 & 3 were stunned when they witnessed Ariel prancing over to our table. Not only was Ariel making our dining experience magical but she put in the good word for our family with some of the other princesses and needless to say…a little extra pixie dust was spread our way that night at dinner.  

Logan and Ariel

Lucas and Ariel

The kiddos with Ariel

 I know that we will never again have an experience quite like this which for me is what makes it the most magical experience I have ever had. I know that Disney makes dreams come true and that it is a place to “Let the Memories Begin” this is just one that is at the top of my list of magical dining memories.

Lexis and Ariel

See ya real soon!!

Kelly

Magical Attraction Memories

"Let the Memories Begin" has created a time for me to reminisce all about my many magical memories at Walt Disney World. I have to admit that while I have created more memories than I can ever remember there are just some that cannot slip out of my mind. When you get a chance head over to WDW Fan Zone to read an article written by me titled, "The Many Stages of My Disney Life." In that article I talk a little about how my Disney life has morphed. Today I want to share the best memories I have of Disney world...I know that these are my top three Disney memories and that they will stay that way for a lifetime. 

I know that Tuesday is attraction Tuesday at Disney Guru....so I am sharing my top 3 magical memories at Disney attractions. :0)

Enjoy!

The Judge's Tent at Mickey's Toontown Fair

1. In 1999 I took my daughter Lexis on her first trip to Walt Disney World. We of course decided to take her to meet Mickey for the first time. In the unbelievably HOT month of August we waited in the longest line at the Judge’s Tent to meet Mickey. The line was so long that we were actually outside in the sun...yikes!! Yes, Lexis at 3 got a little crabby but when we got to the front of the line and met Mickey, it made the wait worthwhile. When they opened up the door to meet Mickey, my quiet child magically transformed into an excited child. She ran in the room and immediately hugged Mickey...her face was priceless. I will never forget the magical look on her face. 

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger  Spin

2.  We took Logan on his first trip to Disney World in 2008. When you prep a 3 year old for their first trip to Disney there is really no right way to do it. They simply have no idea what they are about to experience.  In 2008 and still today, Logan was really into Buzz. I repeatedly reminded Logan that he would be able to go on the Buzz Lightyear ride. The magic happened in the Buzz queue, as you are walking through the queue just before you enter the ride loading dock, you pass a digital Buzz that talks. Logan actually thought that Buzz was talking to him. Till today...Buzz is Logan's favorite ride...it is family must do. 

Logan and Dad enjoying Buzz for the first time. :0)



Tomorrowland Indy Speedway

3. Sometimes the little things at Disney are what your children will remember the most. On our most recent trip to Disney World Lucas was 2 almost 3 years old. He just loved it all!! Well that was until he went on Tomorrowland Indy Speedway. We routinely went on this classic attraction just to say that we got it in like we do the tea cups and a few other attractions at Disney. Little did we know that Lucas would take a huge liking to this ride to the point that he actually still talks about it 5 months later. We have him on video riding the ride and he laughs hysterically every time that he watches it. Just waiting in the queue makes Lucas happy. 

Waiting in line...he loves it!!

Lucas waiting in line with his driver...aka Dad. 

Disney is full of attractions and special memories. What is your favorite memory and what attraction did it include? 

See ya real soon!!

Kelly