We Can't Stop Thinking About These Iconic Disney World Moments

Disney World is an incredibly memorable place!

The Main Street Train Station at Disney World

With all the attractions, shows, character meet and greets, dining options, and merchandise, there are tons of ways to create lasting memories. This really got us thinking, and that’s why we asked you to share the Disney World memories that are living rent free inside your head right now.

As we said, there are a lot of thoughts when it comes to those Disney World memories that are living in our heads. It really became clear when we headed to our Facebook page to ask…

What is something that happened at Disney World that lives rent free in your head?

…and you all delivered! Let’s have a look at some of your responses. Here we go!

Magical Moments

Many of the responses describe magical moments, such as first encounters with beloved Disney characters, proposals, and special interactions with cast members.

One reader shared her memory, “A happy one is my oldest daughter getting engaged in front of the castle.”

Another person shared, “My oldest daughter seeing the castle for the first time at 5 years old. It was a look of absolute pure happiness and wonder.”

Another one shared, “My son had his first haircut at the barbershop. It was a cold and rainy day in December. The Dapper Dans came in and sang Christmas carols as he got his haircut. They then posed with him with giant scissors while he wore a first haircut cape.”

“My son- who is non-verbal with autism- said both ‘happy’ and ‘Mickey Mouse’!” said one Disney fan.

Family and Friends

Many of our readers talked about the joy of seeing loved ones’ reactions and spending quality time together at the park.

Hollywood Studios Capture Your Moment ©Disney

One reader shared, “My first-ever trip with good friends. Thanks to them I am now hooked for life ?”

Another reader mentioned, “My 1-and-a-half-year-old son in his stroller, jamming to Elsa singing ‘Let it Go’ during a Castle show. Jan. 2017.”

One reader shared, “My daughter getting proposed to on Main Street ?”

Another shared, “Kids might not remember everything but we parents remember and that feeling of seeing your kids experience magic is magic for the adults. It makes all the $ and planning worth it.”

Cast Members

Cast Members in Disney have a way of brightening a guest’s day. The parks and our experiences just wouldn’t be the same without them. So many Cast Members go above and beyond their roles and make guest experiences memorable.

One reader shared, “The cast members. So many magical moments due to amazing cast members.”

Another shared, “The role of cast members in creating magical moments is evident in many responses.”

Another reader shared, “In 2019 at the town square theater, Mickey took extra time during the meet and greet to really make some magical memories with my whole family.”

Unexpected Events

Disney World can be full of surprises, and they come in all varieties: positive, negative, and humorous.

One reader shared a humorous situation, “Someone in line ahead of me at Tower of Terror asking a friend ‘Is this the haunted mansion?'”

Another shared, “When a squirrel jumped out of a trashcan in front of Big Thunder Mountain and started to climb up my leg, and I screamed like a little girl…”

Another reader shared a more negative situation, “Getting yelled at for stepping over a taped line for a picture of the headless horseman.”

There were so many wonderful stories shared on our Facebook post. It was truly challenging to just pick a few. We hope you enjoyed hearing these stories. Keep following All Ears for more Disney news!