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Mine would be that on the day we leave we pack everything up and we're all sad but my husband tells us to leave the bags and just head over to the park and he'll pack up the car and meet us. So while we do our last rides we meet daddy and continue the day as normal. Realize it's late and head to the hotel only to find out he has added one more week to the trip. Can you tell I've been thinking of this a long time?
He kinda did that on our honeymoon. We packed our bags ready to go and I guess I hadn't paid any attention to how many days we were checking in and out because he got us our last night at Poly in a fancy turndown room. We watched fireworks from the balacony. I loved it!
To be able to have a few hours in the park to myself. Just my family and all the characters....going on whatever we wanted whenever we wanted for however long we wanted....that would be awesome. Can you imagine Disney with ABSOLUTELY no crowds.....yeah.....sorry daydreaming....haha!!!!
To be able to have a few hours in the park to myself. Just my family and all the characters....going on whatever we wanted whenever we wanted for however long we wanted....that would be awesome. Can you imagine Disney with ABSOLUTELY no crowds.....yeah.....sorry daydreaming....haha!!!!
My dream would be to win a WEEK in the Cinderella Castle suite. One night I'd be allowed to wander the park after closing and go into all the rides on my own, including being able to stop the ride, walk around and look REALLY close at things. Another day I'd be allowed to wander first thing in the morning. One night, I'd be the Tinkerbelle who flies from the castle. I'd also get lots of backstage tours.
I would love to spend the night in Cinderella's Castle with my family and friends. We would watch the fireworks and all the parades. It would also be special because for the time we were there, they would allow dogs and our little "angels" would be there with us as well.
In the morning we would walk outside into the empty park and find none other than Walt Disney himself! We would walk and talk and learn all about what made him tick. He would share all the dreams he had with us and we could show him around WDW to show him what he ultimately created and all the magic he is responsible for.
We would round out our day with dinner at Victoria and Alberts, then a magical glass carriage ride over to the wedding pavilion where we would renew our vows as the sun set.
I think that could really happen don't you?
To be able to have a few hours in the park to myself. Just my family and all the characters....going on whatever we wanted whenever we wanted for however long we wanted....that would be awesome. Can you imagine Disney with ABSOLUTELY no crowds.....yeah.....sorry daydreaming....haha!!!!
and then have them hand you a lifetime pass and fast pass too! Good idea Jimmymac!
Oh, and they would also say you never have to make a reservation. Walk ins are always welcome!!
To sleep in Cinderella Castle with my dh and kids. I know my girls would love it!
Danielle
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WDW Oct . 2012
Since Minnie's chair is gone, I had to find a new place to have our photo taken this past Oct. Not sure this will be the permanent place.
After seeing the opening ceremony for the first time on our last trip, my wish for the kids would be to be the family picked to do that. My youngest is OBSESSED with trains & when he saw all the characters get off the train the look on his face was priceless.
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What would be your one dream wish while at WDW?
Mine would be that on the day we leave we pack everything up and we're all sad but my husband tells us to leave the bags and just head over to the park and he'll pack up the car and meet us. So while we do our last rides we meet daddy and continue the day as normal. Realize it's late and head to the hotel only to find out he has added one more week to the trip. Can you tell I've been thinking of this a long time?
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