There are a million reasons to smile while you’re on your Disney World vacation! Today, we thought we would highlight fifty of those moments in honor of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary.
Hopefully these remind you of a memorable moment on a recent vacation or perhaps a moment in an upcoming trip that you’re looking forward to! Enjoy!
Planning, Arriving, and Simply Being There!
When you hit the “Book Now” button on the Disney World website.
When you grab an Advance Dining Reservation for your favorite restaurant.
Passing under the main entrance for the first time on the way from the airport.
Walking down Main Street, U.S.A.. 😍
The first time you spot Cinderella Castle on your trip.
Walking through the parks at night!
Spotting a Hidden Mickey.
Seeing the four park icons light up at night.
Waking up each morning and remembering you’re in Disney World!
Putting your Minnie ears on for the day.
Finding that perfect souvenir!
Rides and Attractions
Riding your FAVORITE ride!
Realizing that there’s no wait for that favorite ride.
When you hear your favorite lines in a ride’s pre-show.
The launch on Rock n Roller Coaster!
The entirety of Living With the Land.
Getting a Boarding Group for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure!
Being chosen as “that guy” on Monsters Inc Laugh Floor.
Entertainment
When you see your favorite character.
When you see Mickey Mouse for the first time on vacation!
Pooh and his butterfly net. That’s all.
When Tinker Bell flies during the fireworks!
Watching Festival of the Lion King (these smiles are likely accompanied by plenty of happy tears).
Watching the fireworks!
Hearing the parade music start.
Watching all of Disney KiteTails!
Food
Taking a bite of your favorite Disney snack!
When someone hands you a snack the size of your face.
The moment you sit down at your favorite Disney World restaurant!
Cast Members!
When a Cast Member smiles at you!
When a Cast Member sends your boat off on Peter Pan’s Flight with pixie dust.
When you run into a spooky Cast Member on Haunted Mansion or Tower of Terror.
When a Cast Member starts to grill you (or better yet, your friend) with questions on Rise of the Resistance!
Hearing the Dapper Dans.
Hearing the Skipper jokes on Jungle Cruise!
Seeing Custodial Cast Members making awesome water art!
Your Resort Hotel
When you first check into your hotel or arrive at the hotel gates!
When a Cast Member greets you by saying “Welcome home!”
When you walk into your hotel room and you hear the music from the Disney info channel.
Smelling the lobby at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
Other Guests, Friends, and Family
When you see a little kid in a princess dress.
Watching a big-time Star Wars fan ride Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run or Rise of the Resistance for the first time!
Seeing your loved ones smile or simply react to being the parks.
When you see someone having fun in the rain!
Rest & Relaxation
Finding a nice spot in the shade.
That moment when you step into the air conditioning at a restaurant, ride, or shop.
When you sit down on the PeopleMover or any long ride where you can rest your feet.
Walking onto an empty bus!
Riding the Monorail!
Slowing down in the middle of your busy park day to just take in all of the sights and sounds.
We hope this list of fifty moments helped to bring a smile to your face today!
Click here to read about 35 ways Disney World will be different in 2022!
Are you currently planning a Disney World vacation for 2022? Let us know in the comments!
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Smiles and tears at the same time. Thank you for the memories.