[painted_lady1]

We were the Magical Gatherings family that was chosen to appear in the ABC WDW Parade that was televised on Christmas day 2003, on ABC. It all started when my sister booked 14 Family Members and 2 Friends for the Disney Fireworks Cruise from Magic Kingdom. They called her from Disney and asked if she would be interested in being filmed for a special segment on Family Magical Gatherings, to be shown on Christmas Day. She told them sure, and we were off, lol.

When we arrived on Dec. 1, they took care of us, we filmed on two days, and had all services at our beck and call for those two days. Even private meetings with the characters, meals, no waiting in lines, we had 2 guides assigned to us to take care of all those things.

It was wonderful, a time we will never forget, especially for some of our family members that made this their first trip to Disney World. We will forever cherish these memories, as we have group photos of us with our family t-shirts and they sent us the tapes for all members of the parade. We thank them for making that a magical moment for us.

[MerlinMatt]

Welcome to DC!

So is that the type of post we can expect from you? The type to make the rest of us jealous?

I'm kidding. Actually, my family was fortunate enough last year to be selected to be Grand Marshals of the MK parade one day. It was a magical day to say the least.

I hope you'll have many more stories to share.

[inluvwithdisney]

How awesome what a dream come true!!!!!

[llama]

Hey, I watched that parade, You're a good-looking bunch! Welcome to DC!

[crystalrp]

How wonderful for you!! Congrats on having such great luck!!

[tinkerbell]

Welcome to DC and how exciting .. I tend to agree with Matt .. I am sooooo jealous, what an awsome thing for you to experience!!

[disneyguy]

That is soooo cool!!!! How would you rate the Magical Gatherings program??? What special features come with that??

[mickaholic4077]

Oh,wow,how awesome!!!!!!!!!!

[tammysbowman]

How lucky for you!! I only hope that on your return visits that you are not too disappointed with having to wait in lines with the rest of us non-TV people. Just kidding--WDW is great to matter what. My 2 DD's insist that they are going to move into Cinderella's castle so that they can be in the magic all the time.

[asp8tis]

Welcome to DC! That sounds like an absolutely wonderful experience. It must have been so exciting to be a part of the magic for those 2 days. I hope you have a copy of that parade on tape so that you can watch it and experience it over and over again!

[Dana]

Originally Posted by llama

Hey, I watched that parade, You're a good-looking bunch! Welcome to DC!

As did I thanks to llama!


Welcome to DC. Thanks so much for saharing your story. I hope you write more about it. I love to hear about the magic others experience and yours my new firend was VERY magical!

[Willbegone]

I fit in the very jealous crowd!!! That is sooooo awesome. I would never come down from cloud nine after something like that! Welcome to DC!

[Leigh]

Oh my gosh that is so very cool. Welcome to DC.

[tinkermommy]

I too, am a horrid shade of green. But also very happy that they use REAL people for things like that. It had to be a once in a lifetime dream and i'm sure the kids will never forget it. (Adults too!) How do you people get picked for things like this! Congratulations

[MissDisney]

painted lady1... that is the coolest thing ever! What a wonderful way to enjoy yourselves at WDW!
HOWEVER... here at DC, we want more -- no, make that NEED more --- details please! You are dealing with a bunch of crazed fanatics here, and we crave every morsel of detail!!! What hotel did you stay at? Where did you eat? What characters di dyou meet and what rides did you ride? What cast members took care of you and how did they do it? How did you get around -- by car, bus, limo, monorail, bus? Did you have excorts everywhere you went? Etc. etc. etc... You have given us a tiny peek of your fantastic trip, and we want ALL the scoop!!! Please, painted, please tell us everything!!!