Making a strangers day at WDW

[gregburg]

Giving away extra FastPasses is a great thing. We've done this a bunch.

Most fun thing I've done is play with kids when I've done the DiveQuest program. It's a blast to play rock,paper,scissors with kids from inside the tank. Big smiles.

-Greg

[dumbo ears]

I think giving away FP are good things also letting little kids go n fron of u in a line or something so they can get a better look. I have given and received FP and always happy to do both.

[rt207]

I've also given FPs away, Fantasmic dinner package tickets, and taken pictures for strangers...

[Jared]

I give directions to many confused guests. So many families labor over maps, trying desperately to find an attraction in the wrong place. I usually walk to those people and ask if I can help.

Giving away FASTPASSes is always appreciated, too.

[markb]

I lost count in April how many photo's I took for other guests We got 2 fast passes from a nice couple of young ladies outside ToT too. They were on their way out and didn't need them.

On our way of of Epcot one night a lady asked about the pedometer I was looking at to see how far we'd walked during the evening. We chatted for a while about how far we walk, and that it never feels like so far. In the end I gave her my pedometer. She was so pleased it made my day too

[dizneeat]

There are a lot of little things one can do to spread the magic.
Here are a few of our favourites:
Give away FPs
Take photos of other visitors
Swap seats with families with kids if we are seated front row
Help with park directions
and we always carry a few pins from DLRP to give away for extra "brave" or good kids (old and young!). One time we were in line for ToT and the family in front of us was not sure their little girl would like it, but she dared. We were in the same car and the little girl was the only one enjoying the ride After we left they stopped to look at their picture and we asked if we were allowed to "award" their daughter! She was thrilled with the pin!

[NJDad]

We've done the FP gifting, photo taking as well.

Another thing we've done is if we notice some first timers on the bus we give them a few quick hints on what to do at the park (FP, which rides to hit 1st). Sharing a little intercot knowledge. (DW usually throws something in like "My husband reads all about this stuff on the internet").

[Dicecatt262]

I smile a lot, and say hi whenever I am in close quarters...elevator, walking closely, ect.

I always bring along packages of glow bracelets and necklaces, and at night at the parks I make them while we are walking around and the kids give them out to other kids. I do that on the bus or monorail on the way back to the hotel, too. Once after a Safari Celebration, the kids gave them out to most of the kids and to the guides as well, and in May I saw one of our guides and she remembered us, and told the kids she kept the bracelet!

I also give away unused fast passes, and if I ever get into a conversation with someone, I try to help them if they want it...tips, that kind of thing. I stayed with one couple and their kids at AK for about an hour, giving them suggestions for their vacation, and they loved it! I like meeting new people, I now feel like I have friends all over the country, and sometimes from other countries!

I also ALWAYS smile at each CM I see and say hi, from ride attendants to the people cleaning off trays at the counter service restaurants. They ALWAYS smile back!

[pogo]

During our last trip we were given FP and we returned the favor a day or two later.

I love talking to strangers and I'll often find someone who needs an Intercot tip or two.

I also like to help out the elderly and the families. While on the bus from POFQ, I watched a young couple struggle with a big stroller and three little childeren. I grabbed the stroller from the father and said, you handle the kids, I'll handle the stroller. You could see the sense of relief on his face. We ran into them several times on the bus and each time I helped them. I recieve an email from them every now and again.

[DessertDivaFL]

I find that a positive attitude, even when you are in a frustrating situation, is gold. When you hear other people around you complaining, say something positive because other people hearing the negative comments may get their negative attitude.

Smile a lot! That is contagious!

[disneycouple2004]

We try all the time to do something really nice while at Disney,or anytime for that matter..we love to take pins from our home state and give them away to the cm's around the world...we also enjoy giving extras to the good wait staff..this year we are taking a pocketfull of the new gold one dollar coins to pass out...i always offer my seat to anyone i see who needs its more than me, and also will give up my spot in line for any good reason..

[boobalk]

during our "01 trip, we met an older couple who were there w/their grandkids. As they were flying home the next day, they offered us their portable stroller (we had young kids) so they wouldn't have to carry it obn the plane. they refused to let us pay them for it. So, to "pay it forward", we in turn offered it to another couple w/young kids, before we flew home. We explained how we aquired it, and were told that they would pass it on. Hopefully, the stroller was used by many others!

[IloveDisney71]

I think once you enter Disney World you become part of the magic. We have given away unused FP's, let people with small children (at the end of a long day) skip us in line or have our seat on the bus, let children get in front of us so they can have a better view of the parades and/or fireworks. I get so much enjoyment from seeing the gratitude on the children's and parent's faces that it makes me want to do even more to spread the magic. When you're at the happiest place on earth, it's not hard to be a little kind!

[pixiesmimi]

I think just being aware of your surroundings and think about others is a big thing. There are so many adults that think nothing of stepping in front of children at the parade or fireworks and then they can't see, expecially if they are in a stroller. We should always remember that though WDW is for everyone, it is really magic for children and when adults are selfish and forget this, it is really hard to explain to children how they should think of others first. I used to not say anything to them even though I was steaming but now I tap them on the shoulder and point at the child and say, "Excuse me!" Sometimes I get "Oh, sorry!" and at other times they just look at you like you are an idiot.

[TexasPrincessAurora]

On our trip in January we received Dream Fastpasses at AK. I think we each used one, but since I was pregnant and DS is just 3 1/2...and DH doesn't really do thrill rides, we had a lot of the tabs left on the passes. As we headed out of the parks we gave them away to a young couple probably on their honeymoon. They were thrilled.

DH received the set of Tinkerbell pins for you to keep one and give one away from the Dream Squad. We looked around for someone to give it to one day at EPCOT and saw a preteen girl with her Mom and Dad. She had a First Time visitor button on and had a new pin trading lanyard too...so DH gave it to her. She and her parents were so thrilled and touched and grateful. Turned out they were from Canada and they were just so excited to be there!

[FiggyFan]

I've done several of the things others have talked about, and I have a new one. DW and DS were in front of me in a lane at the Indy Speedway, so I had a spirited "race" (and lost ) to a young boy and his grandad in the next lane over. The smile on his face was priceless.

[chefmickey3]

I had two fp for Dinosaur and took the time to find a couple entering. They were so grateful! The nicest thing anyone has done for me is buy a water for me at one of the carts. I was obviously very hot (June) and he saw my family waiting for me and the people ahead of us had a problem with their account. I had a water in hand and he told the CM to add it to his order so I could leave faster! It made my day.

[chefmickey3]

[I also like to help out the elderly and the families. While on the bus from POFQ, I watched a young couple struggle with a big stroller and three little childeren. I grabbed the stroller from the father and said, you handle the kids, I'll handle the stroller. You could see the sense of relief on his face. We ran into them several times on the bus and each time I helped them. I recieve an email from them every now and again. [/QUOTE]

God bless you! As a mother of 3 under 5, we need more people in The World like you. Your kindness I am sure will never be forgotten!

[LoriMistress]

DH and I have met several great strangers at the parks. One time DH and I were eating breakfast at Crystal Palace and we chatted with a nice family (a married couple with three kids of 5, 3, and 1 year old), and we would take pictures of the whole family with the characters because we figured that there will be rarely any pictures of the entire family together--since the parents will be taking pictures non stop of their kids. They were grateful for that. And they took DH and me pictures together.

Another time we met this nice family waiting in line at Mickey's Philarmagic, and we ran into each other again while waiting for the Dreams Come True Parade. We chatted with them, and they were big WDW fans, so they were telling their stories and experiences there. I wish I had gotten their emails or asked them if they belonged to any message boards. Oh well...

[Pirate Granny]

When my dad was in a wheelchair, lots of people stopped and some asked me to step aside while they pushed his chair up the ramp (Living with the Land)...one man helped my dad into the restroom in EPCOT and then stayed until he finished (and it was 25 minutes)...After that trip, I try to get disney dollars for those kind and helpful people. I'll never forget the little girl's face who was with her dad (hero), who asked me to step aside to push my dad up the ramp...her face alone makes me smile in rememberance...and it's been three years...
THANK YOU ALL YOU WONDERFUL PEOPLE WHO MAKE SOMEONE'S TRIP A TRULY MEMORABLE TIME. and yes, I too try to pass it along...