I'm curious
What does "Disney magic" mean to you? Do you/have you experienced it? Can you define or describe it? Maybe share an anecdote/example?
FOR ME, the magic is in the people: interactions with CMs and other guests. I walk around with a happy, open face (how could I not?), and everyone greets me in the same way (well, all the CMs anyway, but even most of the other guests). Character interactions are always magical for me, but my most magical moments have probably been with the non-character CMs who go out of their way to enjoy a moment for a smile or a conversation.
I know/suspect that other people have different ideas about this, and I'd love to hear about them! Some people go for the rides, some enjoy the little details, some enjoy the shows, some enjoy the churros and Dole whips, etc. I love them all, and I suppose any of these things can be part of the magic if you love them enough, right? Those Mickey beignets in NOS are pretty magical now that I think about it...
My favorite example probably comes from my first visit, my 40-somethingth birthday, when the Dapper Dans saw my 'happy birthday' button and invited me out of the crowd to sing a birthday song with them. I was so overwhelmed that had to sit down on the curb and just breathe for a few minutes afterwards LOL. Or maybe when my DH got to play the Maple Leaf Rag on the Main Street piano (he had been practicing for months, and the CM was sooo nice, he insisted on him playing it), or the time he and I were literally chased down by a Disney photographer for a 'private' photo-op on Buena Vista street (we were Disney-bounding as Roger and Jessica Rabbit, and looked pretty fun if I may say so myself LOL. We got photo-bombed by the Cop!
). DLR always makes me feel so happy. Maybe I'm making my own magic?

FOR ME, the magic is in the people: interactions with CMs and other guests. I walk around with a happy, open face (how could I not?), and everyone greets me in the same way (well, all the CMs anyway, but even most of the other guests). Character interactions are always magical for me, but my most magical moments have probably been with the non-character CMs who go out of their way to enjoy a moment for a smile or a conversation.
I know/suspect that other people have different ideas about this, and I'd love to hear about them! Some people go for the rides, some enjoy the little details, some enjoy the shows, some enjoy the churros and Dole whips, etc. I love them all, and I suppose any of these things can be part of the magic if you love them enough, right? Those Mickey beignets in NOS are pretty magical now that I think about it...

My favorite example probably comes from my first visit, my 40-somethingth birthday, when the Dapper Dans saw my 'happy birthday' button and invited me out of the crowd to sing a birthday song with them. I was so overwhelmed that had to sit down on the curb and just breathe for a few minutes afterwards LOL. Or maybe when my DH got to play the Maple Leaf Rag on the Main Street piano (he had been practicing for months, and the CM was sooo nice, he insisted on him playing it), or the time he and I were literally chased down by a Disney photographer for a 'private' photo-op on Buena Vista street (we were Disney-bounding as Roger and Jessica Rabbit, and looked pretty fun if I may say so myself LOL. We got photo-bombed by the Cop!

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