So how many people are friends with Elton?

[Pagan]

Or have even met him? I know if you have you never forget him, and vice versa!

Met him two years ago in EPCOT, a roaming CM who loves nothing better than grabbing families and bringing them to the front of the line on rides.

He took DW and I onto Soarin' last year before the park even opened up, and along with us he brought a mother with her young daughter who was gravely ill. (what she had escapes me at the moment)

At the point on the ride when the golfer hits the ball towards the glider, he reaches up as if to grab the ball, then pulled his hand down and gave a shiny golf ball to the little girl. You should have seen the smile on her face!

Then last week, more than a year since I last saw him, I'm standing outside a restroom in EPCOT and hear someone calling my name. I turn around and there's Elton, coming up to give me a big bear hug.

I tell you, most of the CMs are friendly, but Elton takes things to a level that is beyond magical.

If you've met him you know, and if you haven't....look for him in EPCOT next time you're down there!

[Imagineer1981]

wow...great story. I'll have to keep an eye out for him. I always said when I was a CM that is what I wanted to do...just roam the parks and help people have a magical experience

[CaptSmee]

I thought you meant Elton John!

[Zone Stop]

I've been fortunate enough to work with Elton for the last 4 years... For those of you who saw the Year of a Million Dreams commercials, he's the tremendously magical African-American with the bald head, blowing pixie dust on all you fine folk.

I'm going to print this thread and show it to him-I know he'll love it!

[disneyboy98]

These types of CM ROCK!!! Elton, thank you for being the CM that brings magic to The Happiest Place on Earth through your personality while on the "job"! I am going to look for you the next time we are down there!

Keep up the awesome work!

[TheVBs]

I love stories like this! Thanks for sharing it, and we'll definitely keep an eye out for Elton next time we go.

[cmsizzlin]

What a great story. I have not met him but I will definitely look him up when we hit Epcot this summer. It is true that the CM's due make the difference but I love the ones who go above and beyond.

[Pagan]

I've been fortunate enough to work with Elton for the last 4 years... For those of you who saw the Year of a Million Dreams commercials, he's the tremendously magical African-American with the bald head, blowing pixie dust on all you fine folk.

I'm going to print this thread and show it to him-I know he'll love it!

Then please tell him that fellow Miami Dolphin fan Alan from NY with the long hair and all the tattoos says hello!

He'll know who I am!

And if you print this after I posted this and he's reading it....Elton my brother, can't wait to see you again in December! Rock on and GO PHINS!

[PrincessASquared]

We met Elton at Soarin also!! My daughter sat next to him on the ride and gave her the golf ball! It was a tremendous highlight to our trip.
It is those kinds of moments that keep us coming back!

[Dsnygirl]

Wow.... I will definitely be looking for him next time we're at Epcot!! It's CM's like him that make Disney so unique to anywhere else. Thanks for the info, and I hope he stays at Disney for a magically long time!

[GrumpyFan]

I ignored this post when I first saw it, because I didn't know who Elton was. I'm glad I read it now. I will be on the lookout for him next time we go. It's so neat that there are CMs like him in the parks. It's yet another small, but very significant piece of the magic that we've all come to know and love.

Thanks for posting.

[mickey&missy]

I ignored this post when I first saw it, because I didn't know who Elton was. I'm glad I read it now. I will be on the lookout for him next time we go. It's so neat that there are CMs like him in the parks. It's yet another small, but very significant piece of the magic that we've all come to know and love.

Thanks for posting.

I completely agree! It's people like Elton and the experiences that he's given to the op and probably countless other people that make Disney so magical!

[Dreamin' of Disney]

This post just literally left me in tears. What an amazing person to do all those wonderful things. Though I've never met Elton, we had a similar experience on Spaceship earth. We were hanging around outside waiting for family to catch up and a wonderful CM came out a back entrance, pulled us all together (a group of 10) and brought us in a back door to the front of the line. She was wonderful, courteous and very special to us. Though we only had a few minutes with her, we were very greatful.

I'll be in Disney in Sept, and will keep my eye out for Elton. And just maybe I'll be able to bring something special for him, like he has for so many others.

Geez, I love Disney.

Thank you for posting this. What a beautiful pick-me-up on this rainy day in NH.

[MarkC]

This can't be true. All I read about is how CM's have gone downhill and there is no more Disney magic. So there.

[Imagineer1981]

Its CMs like Elton that truely make Disney a magical place and not just a theme park

[tinkergal]

After seeing Elton last year on the 'Million Dreams' promos, I looked for him everywhere! I wanted my picture made w/ him 'cause he seems to be the complete CM package. DH had instructions not to panic if I broke into a sprint, shouting, 'ELTON' - just be ready w/ the camera!

So here's your warning, Elton, I'm coming back in Sept. & I'll be looking for you...

[Hull-onian]

This is a great thread. I remember the commercials, that's all. Next time I will keep an eye out for Elton too. I did meet Jim, one of the engineers on the Disney Railroad. It was great.

[BluewaterBrad]

i will!!

[mouseketeer mom]

Ooo! I want to meet Elton! Great story!

[ASweetLov]

What a wonderful story. I will keep my eye out for Elton in September when I go!