I want to spread a little YOAMD magic myself...

bransworld · 03-20-2008

Hi everyone! I know i haven't posted in quite some time. I have been so busy at work the passed few weeks preparing for a move to a new building and then last week i got PRK surgery (lasik surgery but not lasik). Anyhow, i am now under 30 days to go until my trip and i was thinking that i would like to spread some YOAMD magic while i am on my trip.

But i have no idea what i should do. Does anyone have any suggestions? I was thinking along the lines of making a card of sort and attaching a pin to it and handing them out or something.

Any suggestions at all would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance....

iluvwdw · 03-20-2008

I think that sounds like an AMAZING idea!

So, do you want to spread some magic to Cast Members or to WDW guests?

wdwspider · 03-20-2008

You can start by sending me some Airline Tickets.

bransworld · 03-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by iluvwdw

I think that sounds like an AMAZING idea!

So, do you want to spread some magic to Cast Members or to WDW guests?

Well i was thinking of probably sticking to Cast Members. Although guests could be fun too... but it might be a little awkard approaching guests.

disneylovers5 · 03-20-2008

i think it is a wonderful idea

WishIWasThere · 03-20-2008

I think it would be wonderful and they would really appreciate it.. I never really thought about the cast members (I know Im bad) until my SIL started working there. They put up with some silly stuff.

Daisee · 03-20-2008

I'm sure the CM's would love it! Great idea!

disney goddess · 03-20-2008

You know, we were thinking of doing the same type of thing! I think it's a great idea. Spread the Disney love!

tinkerbelle24 · 03-20-2008

I think thats a great idea.. Very thoughtful

Live life · 03-20-2008

I think that's a WONDERFUL idea. I would stick to the Cast Members only though 'cause I'm like you, it'd be kind ackward to approach a guest and they might think that you're actually part of the Dream Team or something.

I do think the CM's put up with a lot of, well should I say, crap from a lot of rude, obnoxious people. I think it would be exciting for them to actually receive something thoughtful from a nice guest.

I would love to see pictures of the project you come up with so I hope that if you decide to go through with it you'll post your pictures here.

bransworld · 03-21-2008

Ok, so i read somewhere, it might have been on here or another thread about a husband and wife who bought little bottles of maple syrup that was from their hometown and gave them to cast members as little thank yous on their trip.

So i created some cast member appreciation cards and i am going to attach them to some taffy bars that are made here in the cincinnati area and give them to the cast members that i feel went out of their way to help make our trip enjoyable. Once i get the cards printed and receive the taffy i ordered i will take some pictures and share them with you.

And i will also hopefully be able to share some reactions from the cast members in my trip report when i get back from the trip.

woohoo · 03-21-2008

Brandon- I must say that you are a star... that is a beautifull and brilliant idea and I applaud you for being so thoughtfull! I just wanted to say that I was also blessed by your generosity and think you are just a star of sorts... GO YOU!!!

chastmastr · 03-21-2008

One thing we do is get a whole bunch of good, cast member pins on eBay at a cheap rate (if you get them that way you get a bunch of them with hidden mickeys etc. for like $2 each) -- and then trade those with Cast Members. Not only do we get pins for trading at a cheap rate, we can give nice pins to the CMs rather than "junk" pins, and they are so relieved to see something which is not a "cheapie" pin, esp at the end of the day. They are often baffled at first to see us trading a hidden mickey pin for some less rare one, too!

Daisee · 03-22-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by bransworld

Ok, so i read somewhere, it might have been on here or another thread about a husband and wife who bought little bottles of maple syrup that was from their hometown and gave them to cast members as little thank yous on their trip.

So i created some cast member appreciation cards and i am going to attach them to some taffy bars that are made here in the cincinnati area and give them to the cast members that i feel went out of their way to help make our trip enjoyable. Once i get the cards printed and receive the taffy i ordered i will take some pictures and share them with you.

And i will also hopefully be able to share some reactions from the cast members in my trip report when i get back from the trip.

Fabulous idea!! Have fun with it!!

dixie · 03-22-2008

Hi Brandon! what a lovely thoughtful idea- and nice to see you back on MB!

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bransworld Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liberty Township, OH Posts: 829	I want to spread a little YOAMD magic myself... Hi everyone! I know i haven't posted in quite some time. I have been so busy at work the passed few weeks preparing for a move to a new building and then last week i got PRK surgery (lasik surgery but not lasik). Anyhow, i am now under 30 days to go until my trip and i was thinking that i would like to spread some YOAMD magic while i am on my trip. But i have no idea what i should do. Does anyone have any suggestions? I was thinking along the lines of making a card of sort and attaching a pin to it and handing them out or something. Any suggestions at all would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.... __________________ Brandon Disneyland - 1987 off site as a kid Disneyland - 1990 off site as a teenager Disney World - Magic Kingdom Only - 2000 offsite Disney World - 2005 All Star Movies Disneyland Paris - 2006 off site Disney World - April 2007 Saratoga Springs Resort Disney World - April 2008 Old Key West Disney World - September 2008 Villas at Wilderness Lodge My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 1st Stay at the Villas at Wilderness Lodge 20 days 17 hours 4 minutes

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iluvwdw Disney Dreaming Daily Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 6,622	Re: I want to spread a little YOAMD magic myself... I think that sounds like an AMAZING idea! So, do you want to spread some magic to Cast Members or to WDW guests? __________________ Kim :) LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving at Animal Kingdom Villas! It's a surprise for the kids! 83 days 2 hours 19 minutes

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Daisee taking a break Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,833	Re: I want to spread a little YOAMD magic myself... I'm sure the CM's would love it! Great idea!

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disney goddess Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oh Canada! <3 Posts: 144	Re: I want to spread a little YOAMD magic myself... You know, we were thinking of doing the same type of thing! I think it's a great idea. Spread the Disney love! __________________ DisneY GoddesS I reject your reality and substitute my own! Grand Floridian forever! Aye! Avast! Goofy girl forever Everybody's got a laughin' place...

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Live life Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 117	Re: I want to spread a little YOAMD magic myself... I think that's a WONDERFUL idea. I would stick to the Cast Members only though 'cause I'm like you, it'd be kind ackward to approach a guest and they might think that you're actually part of the Dream Team or something. I do think the CM's put up with a lot of, well should I say, crap from a lot of rude, obnoxious people. I think it would be exciting for them to actually receive something thoughtful from a nice guest. I would love to see pictures of the project you come up with so I hope that if you decide to go through with it you'll post your pictures here. __________________

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bransworld Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liberty Township, OH Posts: 829	Re: I want to spread a little YOAMD magic myself... Ok, so i read somewhere, it might have been on here or another thread about a husband and wife who bought little bottles of maple syrup that was from their hometown and gave them to cast members as little thank yous on their trip. So i created some cast member appreciation cards and i am going to attach them to some taffy bars that are made here in the cincinnati area and give them to the cast members that i feel went out of their way to help make our trip enjoyable. Once i get the cards printed and receive the taffy i ordered i will take some pictures and share them with you. And i will also hopefully be able to share some reactions from the cast members in my trip report when i get back from the trip. __________________ Brandon Disneyland - 1987 off site as a kid Disneyland - 1990 off site as a teenager Disney World - Magic Kingdom Only - 2000 offsite Disney World - 2005 All Star Movies Disneyland Paris - 2006 off site Disney World - April 2007 Saratoga Springs Resort Disney World - April 2008 Old Key West Disney World - September 2008 Villas at Wilderness Lodge My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 1st Stay at the Villas at Wilderness Lodge 20 days 17 hours 4 minutes

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woohoo Newest DVC Neighbor!!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Twains World Parytime Excellent Posts: 3,641	Re: I want to spread a little YOAMD magic myself... Brandon- I must say that you are a star... that is a beautifull and brilliant idea and I applaud you for being so thoughtfull! I just wanted to say that I was also blessed by your generosity and think you are just a star of sorts... GO YOU!!! __________________ avitar a day at the castle with Mama "Dorkman" and her little "dorkmans"

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chastmastr Encyclopedia Bruin Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: St. Petersburg, Florida Posts: 2,186	Re: I want to spread a little YOAMD magic myself... One thing we do is get a whole bunch of good, cast member pins on eBay at a cheap rate (if you get them that way you get a bunch of them with hidden mickeys etc. for like $2 each) -- and then trade those with Cast Members. Not only do we get pins for trading at a cheap rate, we can give nice pins to the CMs rather than "junk" pins, and they are so relieved to see something which is not a "cheapie" pin, esp at the end of the day. They are often baffled at first to see us trading a hidden mickey pin for some less rare one, too!

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dixie MB'S BRITISH AMBASSADOR Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 1,673	Re: I want to spread a little YOAMD magic myself... Hi Brandon! what a lovely thoughtful idea- and nice to see you back on MB! __________________ 20 trips so far to the world!!! Trip 21 is booked yay 24 days at POR with partial Free dining!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: POR VACATION AT WDW GONE TO ENJOY THE MAGIC

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