Power of Positive Thinking

MerlinMatt · 12-08-2004

OK guys, I steadfastly REFUSE to allow nasty people (who are ugly on the inside) to ruin any aspect of our trip to Disney. But I can't do it alone.

I have an idea.

I haven't seen the "Who's going to Disney" thread updated lately, so I can't be sure of exactly who's going down over the next few weeks (Hey DisneyGuy, what's up with that???) or how many. But I know there's quite a few.

This is about the nicest and well-meaning group that I've ever been associated with. None of us are perfect and we do bicker a little once in a while (no Stooges, you're NOT the only ones!

), but all in all, there's a lotta love here.

So, here's my idea. While I've never seen the movie "Pay It Forward" (was that the name of the movie, or just the concept?), the idea is a good one.

Each day, when you're down there, commit at least one random act of kindness. If you see someone that looks confused, offer to help. Smile at someone who's obviously frustrated. Something along those lines.

While I'm a big believer in the notion that in many ways, people s*** (alternately: inhale), I also believe in the goodness of people and sometimes, folks just need a gentle reminder.

Not only is it Disney, it's the Christmas season.

And, if people come back with great TRs, then we can make this a standing order for anyone that goes down: in order to maintain your DC membership in good standing, you are required to commit random acts of kindness while in the World. (obviously, this would be unofficial

)

So, who's with me?

Jen · 12-08-2004

I'm in!

What a wonderful idea, Matt!

Jen

tmcquaid · 12-08-2004

We're leaving on Sunday....count us in!

disneyguy · 12-08-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by MerlinMatt

I haven't seen the "Who's going to Disney" thread updated lately, so I can't be sure of exactly who's going down over the next few weeks (Hey DisneyGuy, what's up with that???) or how many. But I know there's quite a few.

I haven't had anyone posting to give me any new dates in over a week. I do need to get rid of November.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MerlinMatt

So, who's with me?

I am with you!!!!

lovemysons · 12-08-2004

We'll be there Saturday. Count us in.

Erin · 12-08-2004

That's a super idea. I may not be going down during the Christmas season - but I can definitely do random acts of kindness in Feb.

:c)

Matt, you rule.

Cavey · 12-08-2004

Hey, need a helpful tool to show some kindness? Here's a link:

http://tagrel.com/APP/CMCards.shtml

I love this website. You customize and print your own "thank you" cards to pass out to CM's (or I guess nice guests). They're awesome, and I can't wait to hand these out to those extra special people on our vacation.

**Dana** · 12-08-2004

I love this idea. I am a HUGE believer in Random acts of kindness. I love to make people's day or get a smile....Matt...I love this!

DisneyWorldFan · 12-08-2004

Merlin, I was way ahead of ya! On Thanksgiving Day, when I entered EPCOT I said to the Cast Members "Thanks for working the holiday for us!" They were surprised, almost shocked and said "what a nice thing to say..."

**Dopey** · 12-08-2004

Way ahead of you as well Matt. The day after we returned home I wrote a letter to WDW thanking them for making our trip so special, what with all the attention paid to us.
I am a big believer in "taking names" and was able to make a comment about every CM we had dealings with at our resort. Today the guy that runs the Port Orleans Resorts called me and we talked for about 20 minutes.
During that phone call I mentioned, by the way, that we need a villain character meal and he laughed and said that may be possible.

We rented a wheelchair for one of our boys on the last day there and as we were leaving the park we noticed an elderly lady having trouble walking. We handed her our wheelchair and got a great big "thank you".

We are big believers in random acts of kindness, it makes us feel so good.

craziebabie1 · 12-09-2004

That's a great idea, That's one of the things I love about DC!!! Everyone was such big hearts.

MerlinMatt · 12-09-2004

I'm so glad I started this thread. And I'm doubly glad that this isn't an original idea!

To all of you readers (non posters) I truly hope that you too can take this idea to heart. This type of behavior ALWAYS comes back to you.

Dopey, THANKS for mentioning the Villian meal. Perhaps mentioning to CMs as often as possible might be more effective than a petition with 300 signatures.

I'd like to open this thread up to allow people to talk about their random acts of kindness. I'm not suggesting this to allow people to brag, but maybe we can all get some ideas.

I'm so happy right now.

PS. The philosopher Kant would say that this is all part of a typically human ulterior-motive thing where we aren't ACTUALLY being selfless, but being selfish because the expectation is to get more back than you put in. But we won't have a philosophy lesson today.

mickaholic4077 · 12-09-2004

When my mother and I stayed at Disney at Thanksgiving,I put 5 dollars in the tip envelope for Mousekeeping with a note saying,"Thanks for giving up your holiday so ours could be so maical!". We are going to be staying over the 21st,and I will do so again.

**MissDisney** · 12-09-2004

Be sure to look for any CM who might be getting grouchy, too... they put up with a lot during the holidays, and they might be the ones that need a big "Thank You" the most! A little "warm fuzzy" might be the very thing they need to turn a frown upside down! Sounds like a greeting card, but it is true!

**MissDisney** · 12-09-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by MerlinMatt

P.S. The philosopher Kant would say that this is all part of a typically human ulterior-motive thing where we aren't ACTUALLY being selfless, but being selfish because the expectation is to get more back than you put in. But we won't have a philosophy lesson today.

Hmmm... Sounds like crabby Kant could have used a big hug mimself...

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MerlinMatt DC Grand Poohbah Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,523	Power of Positive Thinking OK guys, I steadfastly REFUSE to allow nasty people (who are ugly on the inside) to ruin any aspect of our trip to Disney. But I can't do it alone. I have an idea. I haven't seen the "Who's going to Disney" thread updated lately, so I can't be sure of exactly who's going down over the next few weeks (Hey DisneyGuy, what's up with that???) or how many. But I know there's quite a few. This is about the nicest and well-meaning group that I've ever been associated with. None of us are perfect and we do bicker a little once in a while (no Stooges, you're NOT the only ones! ), but all in all, there's a lotta love here. So, here's my idea. While I've never seen the movie "Pay It Forward" (was that the name of the movie, or just the concept?), the idea is a good one. Each day, when you're down there, commit at least one random act of kindness. If you see someone that looks confused, offer to help. Smile at someone who's obviously frustrated. Something along those lines. While I'm a big believer in the notion that in many ways, people s*** (alternately: inhale), I also believe in the goodness of people and sometimes, folks just need a gentle reminder. Not only is it Disney, it's the Christmas season. And, if people come back with great TRs, then we can make this a standing order for anyone that goes down: in order to maintain your DC membership in good standing, you are required to commit random acts of kindness while in the World. (obviously, this would be unofficial ) So, who's with me? __________________ Erin's still my favorite.

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Jen Go Navy! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 2,872	Re: Power of Positive Thinking I'm in! What a wonderful idea, Matt! Jen __________________ Defender of Chit Chat ...11 trips to WDW since 1981 Avatar of the Week: Wicked Step-sisters at the Pirate and Princess Party, 2007 MBer's i've met: erin, cavey, gingita, chastmastr, quakercub, soundgod, catfish1999, slartybartfest, cousin mike, jenbarnwell, lovemysons, val32, wishuponastar, princessalyssa, iluvwdw, mickaholic4077 and empressjenny My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Moving to Florida in... ...we're on our way to our new home in Kissimmee!!

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tmcquaid Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 106	Re: Power of Positive Thinking We're leaving on Sunday....count us in! __________________ September 2001 - AS Movies April 2002 - AS Music December 2002 - POR December 2004 - AKL December 2006 - AKL

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lovemysons It's all good Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,851	Re: Power of Positive Thinking We'll be there Saturday. Count us in. __________________ Dopey is the boss of us. Missing the madness. Peppy is still my partner in crime. Is that you, Pu? Fabulous avatar, courtesy of the fabulous Mr. R2Go! ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Make just one person happy. ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays full of magic Bummer it's over.

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Erin Caffeine Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,780	Re: Power of Positive Thinking That's a super idea. I may not be going down during the Christmas season - but I can definitely do random acts of kindness in Feb. :c) Matt, you rule. __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: Power of Positive Thinking Hey, need a helpful tool to show some kindness? Here's a link: http://tagrel.com/APP/CMCards.shtml I love this website. You customize and print your own "thank you" cards to pass out to CM's (or I guess nice guests). They're awesome, and I can't wait to hand these out to those extra special people on our vacation. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,889	Re: Power of Positive Thinking I love this idea. I am a HUGE believer in Random acts of kindness. I love to make people's day or get a smile....Matt...I love this! __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Coronado Springs~ 10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 193 days 15 hours 1 minutes

12-08-2004	#9 (permalink)
DisneyWorldFan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 478	Re: Power of Positive Thinking Merlin, I was way ahead of ya! On Thanksgiving Day, when I entered EPCOT I said to the Cast Members "Thanks for working the holiday for us!" They were surprised, almost shocked and said "what a nice thing to say..." __________________ Mickey S. Flower Child

12-08-2004	#10 (permalink)
Dopey eleventwentyten Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In the middle of the madness Posts: 11,685	Re: Power of Positive Thinking Way ahead of you as well Matt. The day after we returned home I wrote a letter to WDW thanking them for making our trip so special, what with all the attention paid to us. I am a big believer in "taking names" and was able to make a comment about every CM we had dealings with at our resort. Today the guy that runs the Port Orleans Resorts called me and we talked for about 20 minutes. During that phone call I mentioned, by the way, that we need a villain character meal and he laughed and said that may be possible. We rented a wheelchair for one of our boys on the last day there and as we were leaving the park we noticed an elderly lady having trouble walking. We handed her our wheelchair and got a great big "thank you". We are big believers in random acts of kindness, it makes us feel so good. __________________ WDW Theme Parks Moderator - moderating with a twist x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´ Adventures of an Innkeeper ´¨) Limser was my first MB friend ~ Pepperstink is my cheesy friend Doughnut, HB and Limser are my Michigan Martini Madness cohorts MissDisney is the better cookie baker Pu is back eleventwentyten Every morning is the dawn of a new error

12-09-2004	#11 (permalink)
craziebabie1 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lost in The desert, Phx, AZ Posts: 481	Re: Power of Positive Thinking That's a great idea, That's one of the things I love about DC!!! Everyone was such big hearts. __________________ xxChelexx Wishing Everyone a Merry Mickey Christmas and a Happy Pooh Year!!! They say if you dream a thing more than once, it's sure to come true.-Briar Rose The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.-Emporer(Mulan)

12-09-2004	#12 (permalink)
MerlinMatt DC Grand Poohbah Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,523	Re: Power of Positive Thinking I'm so glad I started this thread. And I'm doubly glad that this isn't an original idea! To all of you readers (non posters) I truly hope that you too can take this idea to heart. This type of behavior ALWAYS comes back to you. Dopey, THANKS for mentioning the Villian meal. Perhaps mentioning to CMs as often as possible might be more effective than a petition with 300 signatures. I'd like to open this thread up to allow people to talk about their random acts of kindness. I'm not suggesting this to allow people to brag, but maybe we can all get some ideas. I'm so happy right now. PS. The philosopher Kant would say that this is all part of a typically human ulterior-motive thing where we aren't ACTUALLY being selfless, but being selfish because the expectation is to get more back than you put in. But we won't have a philosophy lesson today. __________________ Erin's still my favorite.

12-09-2004	#13 (permalink)
mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	Re: Power of Positive Thinking When my mother and I stayed at Disney at Thanksgiving,I put 5 dollars in the tip envelope for Mousekeeping with a note saying,"Thanks for giving up your holiday so ours could be so maical!". We are going to be staying over the 21st,and I will do so again.

12-09-2004	#14 (permalink)
MissDisney Mrs. Captain Jack Sparrow Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aboard the Black Pearl Posts: 8,881	Re: Power of Positive Thinking Be sure to look for any CM who might be getting grouchy, too... they put up with a lot during the holidays, and they might be the ones that need a big "Thank You" the most! A little "warm fuzzy" might be the very thing they need to turn a frown upside down! Sounds like a greeting card, but it is true! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009; On deck: Port Orleans French Quarter 2010; Boardwalk Villas 2010 Welcome Home to Boardwalk Villas!

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