Disneyland USA: Disneyland is a magical portal into a fantasy world. As a kid, I would get so excited about a trip to Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom that I would throw up the night before. Now, I’m better able to contain my excitement but I still treasure each and every visit.
--Matt Walker
Mickey Mouse: I love Mickey-- he is so cute. One day I'll get the chance to meet him and give him a hug. I 'm 14 and I still love Mickey!
--Breanna O. Calloway
Chip and Dale: Seeing my 5 year old daughter’s face when she got to see Chip & Dale in person for the first time right after we entered the park. It was like they knew she was coming to see them and they were waiting for her arrival.
--Diane Frederick
The Three Caballeros is mine. I remember seeing them in the Mickey Mouse Revue, with Donald and Panchito shooting at each other from across the room. It is a great movie as well.
--"Drummer Greg"
Mickey Mouse Club: My favorite memory is watching the original Mouseketeers every day. I still have the original album of their songs. Wish I'd kept those ears!
--Susan Griffiths (Bill's mom)
October 1, 1999: Winning the Disney Store trivia challenge, and then getting to ride in a parade down Main Street with my pal Mickey Mouse and the other contestants. It was incredible in ways I will never forget.
--Kevin Burk
Disney's Polynesian Resort: After years of visiting Walt Disney World and staying off-property, my family and I stayed at the Polynesian for the first time in 2001. The room, atmosphere and pool were fantastic. We went back in 2002, and this time we had a view of the Monorails!
--Rob
The Mickey Mouse Revue: I worked at Walt Disney World during the summer of 1978, serving cokes and hot dogs at Coke Corner every night from 6 pm until closing at 1:30 am. No day was perfect unless I was able to see the Mickey Mouse Revue before starting my shift. I really miss that show.
--Gary
"The Magic Comes Home": When I was 7, I dropped my first Mickey Ears while soaring over London on Peter Pan's Flight. I went home in tears. My Mom called wondering if there was anything to be done. A few days later, they came in the mail!
--Jennifer Pittman
Mickey Mouse Collectibles: You know I am collecting Mickey Mouse like: mug, clock, bed sheets, pillow, posters, sticker, hair combs, coin bank, album and many more. And that is my magical Disney memory!!!!
--Erwin R. Navarro, Philippines Kabacan, North Cotabat
That Darn Cat: My best friend's parents drove us in to the "big city" for the opening of this movie since we both had Siamese cats and both loved movies starring Hayley Mills. It was an exciting day for a couple of young girls.
--Sue
Meeting Donn Tatum at Walt Disney World’s Golf Resort: My wife and I were having dinner there one evening when Mr. Tatum and his wife were seated next to us. I approached them and introduced myself. I was so nervous, I introduced him to "my Janice, wife." I could not even talk right. Only later did I realize that Mr. Tatum had become Chairman of the Disney Board when Roy O. Disney died. Then I became nervous all over again!
--Donald Smith
Playing "Wendy" from Peter Pan, at Epcot for 2 years: I loved playing with the children, hugging the babies and most of all...contributing to their imaginations as I was, in many of the children's eyes, the "real Wendy". She doesn't appear too often anymore at any of the theme parks. But seeing Peter Pan and Wendy together was always a real treat for the kids. The experience was nothing short of fun and magical...both for them, and myself.
--Linda Crandell
Sleeping Beauty: My best friend and I were awaiting the release of "Sleeping Beauty" and wanted to see it together; but she came down with the mumps. My parents, fearful that I would catch them, took me "secretly" to see it, then again when my friend was well. It's still my favorite movie!
--Barb Ogorek
The Magic Kingdom: My first real introduction to Disney when I was 12 years old. To me it still represents everything Disney is about, from fond looks at yesteryear, to adventures, fantasy, and the future.
--Steve Burns
