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Wilderness Lodge
Flag Family Scrapbook
Bret, Sherrie and Kayla - November 2002
Kevin, Joy (aka Joyful1nh) & Sydney from NH - February 2002
David, Steven, Julie McKeever and Stan - December 1, 2000
The Meisch Family - July 4, 1998
Bret, Sherrie
and Kayla
New Orleans, La
November 2002
My
husband and I have tried being Flag Family for our past three stays
at WL. One of the top priorities for us at check-in time was to ask
about becoming flag family. Well, our magical journey began when the
CM told me that we were upgraded from a standard view room to a courtyard
view and I was able to pick the floor I wanted to be on. Well, that
pretty much got me over-excited and I completely forgot about asking
about Flag Family. As soon as we got to our room and "oohed and
ahhed" over the courtyard view, I remembered that I forgot to inquire
at check-in. I immediately ran back to the front desk with fingers crossed.
They checked the book containing the Flag Family schedules and asked
when we were departing and then the CM informed us that the ONLY day
they had available was the day we were leaving. We jumped at the chance
and you could see the biggest smile on my face. We were only at our
hotel for a very short time and have already experienced two magical
moments.
We thoroughly enjoyed this experience with Ranger Stan. This special honor made departing Wilderness Lodge a not so terrible event, as we hate having to leave WL. Being Flag Family truly made our already magical trip even more magical.
The O'Briens - November 30, 2002
We speak to you as royalty (for another 2 hours anyway).... we are today's Flag Family! We had a great experience with Stan this morning (he continues to be fantastic, and charmed our 5 and 7 year olds!), and appreciate your advice to share this experience with him. Our certificate signed by Stan will hold a place of honor (now that we are back in Delaware!). Thanks again.
Here is a picture of my mom (Heather Hansen) and my brother (Michael
Hansen) with Ranger Stan.
We were the flag family on this tranquil morning thanks to the tip on
your site about signing up when registering at the hotel.
I kept the appointment a secret from my mom and brother, so they had
no idea where we were going as we made our way up the mysterious staircase
that can be seen from way down in the lobby.
Though our flag family is all adults, we were very excited to have the
opportunity to experience something "behind the scenes" and
for the rest of that day we felt a special sense of wonder whenever
we caught sight of the top of the Wilderness Lodge.
Thanks for letting us know about this very unique opportunity! We were
so glad to get to meet Ranger Stan, too. What a wonderful man!
Kevin,
Joy (aka Joyful1nh) & Sydney
from NH - February 2002
We
read about the Flag family on both here and the DIS. On checking in,
we immediately asked for the opportunity to be Flag Family. Ranger Stan
was our guide and he asked about you, Deb. He is such
a wonderful person! What a wonderful way to start the day.
David,
Steven, Julie McKeever
and Stan
Zeeland, MI
December 1, 2000
We
were at the Wilderness Lodge after Thanksgiving in 2000 and lucked into
being the Flag Family since they hadn't started the December calendar
yet. One of our last days was December 1 so we got to meet up with Stan
on that day. I had read about the Flag Family from your newsletter and
my husband was skeptical of the whole thing. What a magical morning
it turned out to be! We had such a great time with Stan and he happened
to originally be from close by our home town and I believe his son lived
close by to us. Stan is an amazing guy! I can't think of anyone who
says Disney more to me than Stan. Even outside of Disney, Stan is an
incredible man!
The Meisch Family - July 4, 1998
Cathy
and Gary Mullen -- Clearfield,PA
JULY 1997
In July 1997 my husband and I were guests at the beautiful Wilderness Lodge! We had the opportunity to be the "Flag Family" one morning. The lodge does not advertise this special activity so you must inquire about it when you check into the resort.
We reported to the front desk at 7:15 AM and a very friendly cast member took us up to the fifth floor by elevator. Then we walked up steps which led to a door. When the door was opened we were treated to a fantastic rooftop view. The cast member gave us directions and up went old glory. We took photos and the cast member took some of my husband and I. The cast member presented us with a certificate so we would always remember this special time.
The time involved is only about 15 minutes, and provides a unique view that is worth experiencing if you're a guest at Wilderness Lodge.
My
husband and I were celebrating our 10th Wedding Anniversary back in
September, 1995. (We spent our honeymoon at WDW in September 1985).
My husband's parents joined us on this vacation, who had turned into
WDW lovers just a few years prior to this trip.
The Wilderness Lodge had not been open very long, so it was our first time staying there. Guest Relations approached us and asked us if we would be interested in the Sunrise Flag Ceremony. Of course, we said yes!
The
first photo is the cast member who assisted us that morning, pointing
out the fact that you can see Orlando from up there.
This picture is all of us. Left to right: My mother-in-law, Grace M. (Sadly, she passed away in April 2002) , my father-in-law, Joe M., me, Regina C.-M., my husband, Patrick M.
This was a very proud and magical day for all of us!! Thank you for letting me share it with all of you.
