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Old 04-30-2004   #31 (permalink)
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I am soooo jealous... I have never met a Grand Marshal... tell us more... I want all the details!!
Actually, we were convinced that it was a scam.

We had taken a few photos and decided that we should have one of the pros take one in front of the Castle. So, during the photo, a CM came up and was making bunny ears over the photographer. After the photo he said, "I think I know how to make your trip extra special."

Of course, the cynical Bostonian in me says (in my head), "oh sure, what's this gonna cost me?"

We were stunned!

So, we met him at the "backstage gate" over next to SM about 30 minutes before the "pre-parade". He taught us how to wave like Cinderella. It was really fun. We practiced by waving to the train that went by. As the train went by, I said, "You're all jealous and you wish you were us!" No one on the train heard me, but a lot of the CM's did and they thought it was funny. We really had a good time.

Each of us got Mickey ears with our names on them.

We had no idea that they were going to announce our names, so that was cool too. Then, at the end of the parade, they gave us an official looking Disney Certificate that says we were honorary grand marshals for that day.

A very cool memory indeed.
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I have to admit I thought it was a scam... I figured they knew somebody that knew somebody or that it was a money thing or sponsor thing... Anything that meant that they didn't just pull someone out of the crowd! I am glad I am wrong!


How great, but I am still jealous... Any pictures???
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I have to admit I thought it was a scam... I figured they knew somebody that knew somebody or that it was a money thing or sponsor thing... Anything that meant that they didn't just pull someone out of the crowd! I am glad I am wrong!


How great, but I am still jealous... Any pictures???
I posted a couple about 4-5 weeks ago, but I can't find them.

I'll try to post a few over the weekend.
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My fondest memory is walking towards the Castle with my children for the very first time. They both started to run towards it. My children were in total disbelief. They said they had never seen something so pretty.

When we got finished taking the kids picture in front of the castle my little girl ran up to me and she was crying. I asked her what was wrong and she said "Nothing mommy I'm just so happy to finally be here". Needless to say I broke down too.

But here is a little secret. I get butterflies in my stomach every single time I step my feet into any WDW park. It is like it is the first time everytime.
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I have two if that is ok.

The first time my family went to WDW, we stayed in Ft. Wilderness. We parked the camper and were all inside getting things to unpack and when I went to open the door to go out, a mama duck was on our step...ducklings all around under the step. We talk about it to this day. What a great greeting we received.

The second was when we were there, also the first time, and Captain Hook was standing outside the entrance to Pirates of the Caribbean ride. My baby brother, then about 9, thought he was a statue and was poking at him and making faces. To his surprise Hook was real and scared the poopla out of him. We laughed so hard we had to sit down and wipe our eyes.

There are so many but those are the two that stand out and come up most often over family get togethers.

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I posted a couple about 4-5 weeks ago, but I can't find them.

I'll try to post a few over the weekend.
I hope it happens soon... I wanna see them all too...
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My fondest memory is walking towards the Castle with my children for the very first time. They both started to run towards it. My children were in total disbelief. They said they had never seen something so pretty.

When we got finished taking the kids picture in front of the castle my little girl ran up to me and she was crying. I asked her what was wrong and she said "Nothing mommy I'm just so happy to finally be here". Needless to say I broke down too.

But here is a little secret. I get butterflies in my stomach every single time I step my feet into any WDW park. It is like it is the first time everytime.
That is sweet... i felt the same when I walked down Main Street the very first time... and I did cry too... I bet I will always do...
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I guess my favorite Disney memory is when I had my pic taken with MagicalMoments at the carousel and went on Space Mountain with her. Obviously my memories with my husband and son are far too many to mention here.....but, sharing those moments with her will always be close to my heart. I guess in March of 05 we can add going on Splash Mountain together!......But, you guys will forgive me if I don't, won't you? I am already feeling the signs of anxiety creeping up again!
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I just thought of another priceless Disney memory:
Spending quality time at Epcot with my dad. We visited each country together and enjoyed Illuminations! I was staying with the girl that I have been trying to find lately.
I also enjoyed Magic Kingdom with her and her 2 children (Angie and Dylan) . "Sandy" if you are reading this.....Let me know you are "out there"....Stacey.
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I guess my favorite Disney memory is when I had my pic taken with MagicalMoments at the carousel and went on Space Mountain with her. Obviously my memories with my husband and son are far too many to mention here.....but, sharing those moments with her will always be close to my heart. I guess in March of 05 we can add going on Splash Mountain together!......But, you guys will forgive me if I don't, won't you? I am already feeling the signs of anxiety creeping up again!
this made me think of one of my most magical moments :) 2002, meeting Dixie and her family at WDW for the first time, after 2 years of being online friends. the most magical of all though was the evening the four of us, spent at the AKL just sitting outside talking and talking for hours, That same trip I got to meet her wonderful in-laws who also are now just as much a part of our family as Dixie, her DH and DD are. She has been my rock over the last two years, giving me credit for being a stronger person then I am really am.. I am now driving her insane about this coming August because its my dream that we see each other again ..with out me having to cross the pond because the QM2 cost too much and flying over all that water freaks me out :)
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Here's us backstage before the parade.
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I hope it happens soon... I wanna see them all too...
I posted this one before.

It's my son backstage with one of the members of the visiting band.

I LOVE the new site!!! It found my picture!!

http://www.disneycentral.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=4301

(my pics are on page 46, #686, 687 & 688. #687 is DS with the drumline)
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You all seem more than happy!!!

Im glad I could finally see them... :)
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You all seem more than happy!!!
It was an amazing time.

I took some of the best pictures I've ever taken on that trip.
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