Getting to Know You - #1

**tracibell** · 10-16-2008, 07:02 PM

My first trip was in 1979. I was four years old and my mom was pregnant with my sister. I don't remember where we stayed. My parents still remind me to this day of the number of times I insisted on going on the It's a Small World ride.

I was sound asleep on my dad's shoulder every night when they left... with a Mickey balloon tied to my wrist.

**wdwfansince75** · 10-16-2008, 07:20 PM

First trip was in 75 (hence my screen name)...DW and I took DS#1, then 10, DD#1, (7), DD#2 (5), and DW's parents. We stayed 3 nights in the Contemporary.....Recall that on our very first trip, the FT Wilderness launch was passing over the road to the Contemporary....We spotted the castle as we approached the Contemporary. So many highlights to that first trip, but the very best part was discovering that we were expecting DS#2 as we journeyed home.

**TinkerbellT421** · 10-16-2008, 07:24 PM

What a great thread! Love it! Great Idea!

My first trip was a surprise thanks to my dad...in 1992...my first ride was Figment, only ride Dad was able to ride due to having a St. Jude's heart valve...Me and dad rode it together :-) So figment will forever hold a piece of my heart

**The Flying Dutchman** · 10-16-2008, 08:06 PM

My first trip was DW and my honeymoon in 2006 but I was instantly hooked!

**Mad About Mickey** · 10-16-2008, 08:31 PM

1973, mom and dad brought us for the first time, been hooked ever since

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**amorillo** · 10-16-2008, 08:40 PM

My first trip was in 1988 with my Dad. I remember pulling up to EPCOT... it was at night... and I just thought Spaceship Earth was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen!

**Damon18** · 10-16-2008, 09:46 PM

My first trip was in 1976!

**tinksmom02** · 10-16-2008, 09:51 PM

MY first trip was in 1987, but...

my family (me, DD, DH)'s first trip together was in 2004.

**Boojum** · 10-17-2008, 04:09 AM

My first trip was with my parents in 1977. I was 12.

I distinctly remember riding POC 3-4 times because my dad loved it. Also, I recall the HM and eating dinner in Cindy's Castle.

The 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea submarines were sooooo cool! They need to bring those back!!

**yjgirl32** · 10-17-2008, 08:08 AM

Way back in 1988. Went with my aunt, cousin and mom.

**Mackflava99** · 10-17-2008, 08:34 AM

My mom drove us to WDW rightafter getting divorced from my dad, i remember it as the first vacation (of many) that was just with her and my sisters.
We had a great time, even though we didnt have alot of $$
But i do remember it well-

**hokies4life** · 10-17-2008, 08:53 AM

My first trip was in 1994. I was 7 and had won a radio call in contest, and then we got offered a discount rate on a Big Red Boat cruise and Disney trip. We were supposed to stay offsite at a Hilton (I think, maybe Hyatt?) but they were overbooked and we got moved to All Star Sports! We went back in 1996 and have been going at least once a year since!

(Except this year

) But I'm all about planning for next year!

**DisneyBabies** · 10-17-2008, 10:12 AM

My first trip to see the mouse was for my belated honeymoon/anniversary in 2007. It was the first for DH as well. We haven't brought our kids yet, although DS will be visiting for the first time next year and DD will be coming in 2011

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**amd780** · 10-17-2008, 10:24 AM

1986, at the age of 3. We stayed at the Royal Plaza.

**c&d** · 10-17-2008, 11:16 AM

1974 then it took me a wicked long time to get.

**princessjojo** · 10-17-2008, 11:27 AM

My first trip was a Thanksgiving weekend trip during 1980. I can still remember riding Space Mountain for the first time and one of my sisters was so tiny, my step mom was afraid she would fall out. It was crazy fun.

**PittFan** · 10-17-2008, 11:47 AM

My first trip was in '72. It was DD, DM, my 2 DB's & myself. We stayed offsite in Kissimee, I seem to be the only one other than DM that remembers it. It's funny, I remember the most obscure things about that trip. The pancake breakfasts in the hotel restaurant, the bell bottom striped pants everyone ( including me) seemed to be wearing, a Steel Barrel Drum Band that played in Adventureland, and my DM's favorite ride... 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Oh yeah, I also recall buying toy guns and actually being able to carry them through the airport & on the plane. We flew Eastern Airlines, the " Official Airline of Walt Disney World". Things were alot simpler back then.

**DizNee143** · 10-17-2008, 01:10 PM

my first trip was in 1984..i was 16 months old..i dont remember a thing (obviously)..lol..

**thrillme** · 10-17-2008, 01:56 PM

1983 I was a teen.

**laward32** · 10-17-2008, 05:14 PM

My first trip was a paid trip by my parents for me 31, DH 29, DD3, DD4. Know I am addicted and so are my girls. DH not so much.

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