Our Fun - Disney

Some Memorable Disney Moments

 

Those were the days!  In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Mickey and Minnie Mouse (and friends) would come to you over a normal counter service breakfast at "Stargate Cafe" (later "Electric Umbrella").

 

After many visits, we find the Disney cast and characters continue to weave their magic - and can still pull a few surprises. This selection includes some things that were planned and some that were happy coincidences: some in Disney resorts and some in England: some organised by the Disney Company and some by others. We think they - and many more - are memorable.

  • Ringing the bell and announcing the opening of the Liberty Tree Tavern. Do they like asking the British to shout out "Oyez! Oyez! Let Freedom reign"?
  • Seeing the Premier of "Fantasia 2000" at the Royal Albert Hall, London; hearing Roy Disney introduce the piece in person; mixing "Pomp and Circumstance" in its most famous home with Donald Duck; watching Mickey Mouse shake maestro Levine's hand in person.
  • Every vacation when we step for the first time into the living room of a one bedroom apartment at our "home" DVC resort of Old Key West. The size of that place is just "wow".
  • Spending time with Margaret Kerry, the reference model for Tinker Bell, including enjoying a small private dinner with her in Warwick. She is a delightful lady.
  • The first time we saw the Main Street Electrical Parade
  • That last day of our vacation when we were walking through the lobby of the Polynesian Resort and saying, "It's been a great holiday even if we haven't met Mickey Mouse" - and suddenly there is a three fingered white glove on Mikki's shoulder.
  • Being recognised and welcomed by cast members who have not seen us for 2 or 3 years (and must see thousands of other people every day).
  • Mikki celebrating one of those special birthdays with two of our best friends in WDW, having breakfast with Mickey Mouse and starting the evening sipping Champagne on the balcony of our apartment overlooking the lake and fountain at Old Key West. 
  • Watching John Glenn go into space - on his second trip - from the roof of the Contemporary Resort (one of several Shuttle launches we have witnessed)

 

OK, the picture isn't the best but the event was truly memorable

  • Meeting Jodie Benson, the voice of Ariel, the Little Mermaid, in London and hearing her sing to us from only a few feet awayl
  • Being upgraded to the Concierge Floor of the Contemporary Resort for 3 nights
  • Seeing the Opening Ceremony of a new Disney Park - Euro Disney. It rained and the taxi driver claimed he had never heard of the place and the park changed its name after a couple of years, but, We Were There!
  • Taking the Train Tour at the Magic Kingdom. Visiting the Roundhouse and watching all the safety checks. Extra special for Andrew, who used to act as lawyer to the British Railway Inspectorate on safety matters.

 

 

They're not really going to let Andrew drive that, are they?

  • Kisses from both Mickey and Minnie Mouse (Mikki is jealous)

 

2012 - probably more than 30 visits - and Disney still find ways to amaze us with something unexpected!