What are you grateful for in the parks?

[TheVBs]

I thought it would be fun to have some discussion about the things everyone is grateful for while they're in the parks! The first thing that I thought of was how happy the girls are when they're sitting by Main St. eating their Mickey ice creams.

I'm also grateful for the CM who ran up almost instantly with band-aids when my youngest skinned her knee last time we were there.

And the guest from Scotland who talked to our daughters for nearly the whole bus ride to TL just because they were enchanted by her accent.

The fact that we get to the resort and don't have to think of a thing outside Disney.

And I can't forget the CMs who held the dance party every night by our pool - especially the particularly nimble one who not only performed an amazing acrobatic move when my youngest unexpectedly got under his feet, but smiled about it!

What are you grateful for?

[grumpyguy]

a good bench!!

[Daisy'sMom]

I am grateful for all the memories that we have now as a family. The cast members that made little things so special for us. I remember one time when my oldest (he is 25 now) was about three and we went to Magic Kingdom. He wanted an ice cream cone all day and when we finally got one, he saw a cast member standing in the street selling balloons. He went up and asked him if he wanted some of his cone because it was very hot out and he must be tired from holding all those balloons. When he turned around, his cone fell and he was crushed. The man reached down, patted his head and handed him a balloon. Of course DH went right over and paid for it, but it was offered freely.
Everytime we have gone, whether for a day or a week, it is always special. Someone makes us smile.

[DisneyPrincess21]

I am always grateful to just be at Disney World again, My favorite place in the whole world!

[KAJUNKING]

i am grateful for all the wonderful cast members who make our trips special

[cer]

The cast members...

I am not sure WDW would have the magic without them....

[Lisaj13]

When I'm in the parks I'm grateful for many things, but my top three . . .

First, that I'm there with my two daughters, who are healthy, happy kids (now 16 and 12).

Second, that we can't go very often. With my poor memory (or forgettery as my kids say) everything's always new to me. And having to wait and save up makes the trips even more precious to us. Although a little voice inside my head says we could still be grateful if we could afford to go more often!!

Third, a good bench. And if I'm eating a Dole Whip while sitting there, what could be better?

[mrsgaribaldi]

I am grateful for all the memories that we have now as a family. The cast members that made little things so special for us. I remember one time when my oldest (he is 25 now) was about three and we went to Magic Kingdom. He wanted an ice cream cone all day and when we finally got one, he saw a cast member standing in the street selling balloons. He went up and asked him if he wanted some of his cone because it was very hot out and he must be tired from holding all those balloons. When he turned around, his cone fell and he was crushed. The man reached down, patted his head and handed him a balloon. Of course DH went right over and paid for it, but it was offered freely.
Everytime we have gone, whether for a day or a week, it is always special. Someone makes us smile.

How adorable that was!!!!

[Boojum]

I'm grateful for the detail in the parks.

I love it that, no matter which direction I look, I can tell someone put thought and effort into architectural design, landscaping, theme-ing, paint colors, etc.

One reason I love Disney so completely is that it's a totally immersive experience for me--I can put the "outside world" aside for awhile. Once you're there, you're totally surrounded by the atmosphere. You won't have your senses jarred by seeing a tacky old metal trash can, or a dead tree, or a "keep off the grass" sign. All this, in my opinion, is because of attention to detail.

[TheVBs]

So many great posts! I love reading them!

A good bench is also on my list.

[4ubie1]

I am grateful for the little details that make WDW unique and special. I love the theme music that is played anywhere you go. I am grateful for the benches placed everywhere..especially those that are out of the way so you can enjoy a quiet moment. And I am just plain grateful for WDW being made. It is my favorite place and I have alot of happy memories from there that I would not give up for anything!

[ASweetLov]

I am greatful for the wonderful memories

for entering a world of magic and forgetting about the bad things in the world for as long as my stay

For being able to be a kid again

[ibrowse17]

The memories that shed away the worries

[Hayden's Dad]

BABY CARE CENTERS!! Once we discovered these hidden wonders it made everything so much easier.

The characters, that is what makes our trips special!

The memories.

[DakandZakMom]

I am just grateful that it is there. It is where me and my DS's have our best family memories from.

It is also one of the only places in the world where my one DS does not have to worry about people staring at him or making fun of him due to the disability he has.

It is the best place on earth!!

[wdwfansince75]

Reminders of trips past.....The sights, smells, and sounds that trigger memories of other times, and the wonderful people who shared those trips....and Dole Whips....and Butter Pecan cones....and PoTC....And the things that never change....and the things that do....And the wonderful man who started it all....by simply drawing a mouse......

[Imagineer1981]

The cast members...

I am not sure WDW would have the magic without them....

I agree. If you compare Disney's CMs with other theme park employees, there is no comparison. Even on a CM's worst day, they are above other companies best days

[GrumpyFan]

Courteous and friendly castmembers. They are the ones responsible for making everything so magical.

[javamama]

I'm grateful that I have parents that are generous to treat us to a wonderful vacation every year, that allows us to make such great memories together as a family. I hope I can continue the tradition on with my children, and grandchildren also in the future.

[rubato]

I also have to say the cast members.

But, I also like that from the beginning to the end of my trips, I have never been treated better than at WDW. I've been to Europe twice, on 5 cruises, countless land vacations with all levels of quality, but nothing is as good as Disney. Every single employee goes out of their way to make our time special. Whether we're staying in luxury accomodations or camping, we're treated the same way!