aww, ever had a kid create the magic for YOU?

[Socallica]

Over the four years I worked at the resort, I had many memorable interactions with children, some good, some bad, but I try and forget the bad ones.

This was probably the last such good one. I was in Le Bat, workin a register. Since it wasn't as busy as it can get, I was enjoying my time talking with a mother and her daughter (maybe 7 or 8) while I was ringing them up. Of course I was being my normal smart ass self, and was playing around with them. Here's how part of the conversation went:

Little Girl: Mommy, mommy!! (tugging on her mother's shirt) It's him, it's him!
Mother: Who is?
Girl: The guy, he's the funny one from the other day, but he wasn't working here.
Mother: Were you (to me) working somewhere else the other day?
Me: Yeah, I get around. (to the little girl) Where did you see me?
Girl: (thinking) It was at the photo place! The one for Splash.
Me: I was there recently. When did you see me there? (playfully)
Girl: (thinking again, looking soo cute as she did: hand on chin, head tilted back and to the left) It was two days ago. It was you, wasn't it?
Me: Yeah, that was me.
Mother: (to me) I knew I had a good feeling about you.
Me: Thanks, (heartfelt) I do what I can. It's always nice to be remembered.
Mother: Well thanks for the conversations. We've really enjoyed them.
Girl (on her way out): Thank you, hope to see you again.
Me: Me, too.

Years from now. I hope it's the guests and not the dumbass managers that I remember most.

[Anim8EdCox]

Though WDW and not DLR, a couple of weeks ago in MK a little girl was eyeing my pin lanyard while I was floating through the Philharmagic shop and when I began to talk to her about a pin trade, she wasn't interested in trading any of her pins but stared at one of my pins in particular. Her lanyard was overflowing with princess pins which gave me a good idea what her mindset was. So I knelt down and started a conversation with her about the pins and the individual princesses and their stories. The mother was amazed that her daughter was so attentive and listening to me spiel on and on for her enjoyment. She even told me that it would be allright not to trade with the little girl as she had enough pins to begin with. I had a Cinderella's castle pin from the Disney Store with a little filligree on it and I just knew that that was the one that the little girl wanted to have. So instead of trading with her and taking one of her precious pins, I took the pin off my lanyard and handed it to her. Her eyes got large like saucers (which I had never seen before happen in my entire life) and she gave me a huge bear hug with tears of joy welling up in her eyes. Her mother was shocked and told me that I really didn't have to give her a pin like that without a pin trade in return and I told her that it was totally allright. The little girl and her mother followed me onto the outside veranda of the store as we chatted back and forth. Her mother couldn't believe the pin I had given to her daughter and kept telling everyone around what I had just done for her daughter. (Way to go lady...next I'll have kids rushing me and knocking me over for free pins! LOL!) As they left I told her "For gosh sakes...don't trade that pin to anyone!" The mother chuckled and with that took the pin and put it into her purse saying "That's to make sure she doesn't! This pin is going to stay with her for a very long time!" Without prompting, the little girl lept to my arms for another bear hug and shyly said "Thank you for the pin. It's my favorite, ever!" and gave me a peck on the cheek. As the mother and daughter walked on towards further adventures in the Magic Kingdom, they continued to turn around and smile and wave to me. As I waved repeatedly back to them, it was then that I realised that it is truly and indeed a Magic Kingdom and it's source of joy is the children who inhabit it. :)

[Chabobo]

anyone how works in entertainment will appreciate this...


I was doing a Goofy set one day at Camp MM and I was getting tired and kinda lazy with my animations, i know i know shame on me...

But anyway it was during FOLK and Poch. shows (the best set to get because no one is out) and this little boy comes up to me and he was so excited to see me, so we talked for a sec about his trip so far and what he'd done, and then I signed his book and instead of doing the on top of the nose thing I kinda BS'd it and the little kid goes

"Alright Goofy, Keep Your eyes on it..."
Slightly scolding me,

and I couldn't help but smile really big and be the most animated that I could possibly be everytime I go out on set...

[SilverStyle]

Yes, I have. I was at Tuck and Roll Greeter (where me measure kids). This little girl barely made it, and she went off. I was still crouched, when the little girl came by on the side. I was like what's wrong sweety? She gave me a hug and a kiss on the cheek. Her parents and other guest around were like ahhhh.... Those are the times when working for Disney are good.

[mentu]

I was working greeter at the Mansion when this little girl came up with her mom and sister. They asked if they can go inside. I turned to my cohort and asked loudly "Can these people come in?" He said they couldn't because they were smiling. The little girl stopped smiling and he said "Well, she can come in but the others have to stay outside." She started walking towards the entrance and I said "C'mon, you can ride with me." I grabbed her hand and we walked through the queue. I asked for her name and she said "Isabella". We talked the whole way, mainly about how she saw the movie and wasn't scared and I talked about the mansion. We got up to the turnstiles and I told her I had to leave. By then the rest of the group showed up. As I was walking back, all I could think was "Now that is why I'm working for Disney."

[Main Streeter]

Almost lost it on stage yesterday when I commented on a very handsome sports bracelet 2 daughters & their mom lovingly created. The bracelet had baseball, football, soccerball, BB, & every other sport bead woven between the beaded phrase "# ONE DAD WE LOVE YOU." I said; Oh, your dad will love this for Father's Day. What a great gift!" There was silence. Mom looked at me & quietly said; "Dad died last week. He was an all around sports coach in San Francisco." The oldest daughter told me; "Everyone loved our Dad." The 10 yr. old brushed away tears. I didn't know what to say & was not sure I could recover. I rang their sale through tears & hoped they'd not see. The 10 yr. old told me this was their tribute to a dad who they missed. I reached out & all 3 warmly squeezed my hand. My mind raced. I couldn't let this mourning family walk away. Suddenly I remembered my lanyard, & asked the youngest girl if she would like a pin for dad. She was hesitant until she saw I had a soccerball pin. Her eyes widened, she gently smiled as she said; "Daddy loved soccer." I took the pin off & handed it to her. The 2 daughters & mom all huged me with tears rolling down their cheeks as they thanked me. They'll never know I was the honored one who wished to thank them for sharing their family gift to a # 1 Dad.

[WarriorPoets1]

Oh yeah... nothing like it in the world.

Two occasions actually. Met a very nice family who was interested in getting into Pin Trading (miracle, eh) so I just took my time and just had a very friendly chit chat with them while showing them pins. Think their youngest took an especially big liking to me since he gave me a BIG hug just before leaving.

Another time, working on scrap booking, I helped a little girl make a card which she put her name on and everything. When Mom tells her it's time to go, she turns, gives me the card and says "Here, now you can remember me forever."

I still have that little card tacked up in my room.

[wildfir399]

Well my story is not unlike any other. I was in the RT position on the Micky & Friends Trams. we had just arrived at the structure. Now keep in mind that every spiel a CM gives can be different. I got off to say good bye to my guests and a family from farther up on the tram came back to greet me. Before anyone could say anything to me, the little girl from a car away takes off running to me like a bullit. I was so suprised! The only thing I could do was crouch down and catch her. :D: All she said was "Thank You!" I had a horrid day before this lovely moment. I don't even remember why it was a bad day. All I remember is this little girl. God What A Wounderful Feeling! To know you put that smile on a child or adults face. Now that is the real magic!

[Trouble...]

I was working in Pieces of Eight and this lady comes in with a little girl and two older boys. Of course the boys immediately pick up swords and start fighting. The little girl all dressed up in a pretty dress and hat and pearl jewelry runs after them and picks up a sword to join in. The mom says "You don't want that we're going to get you something from the princess store" The little girl in all her pretty clothes gives her mom this big grin and holds out her sword and says "But I'm a pirate Arrgh" It was one of the cutest things I've ever seen.
As long as kids like that are around, we can put up with anything.

[saidthekat]

so, i was working the fantasyland classics one day... and there was this cute little girl who had seen me through a few rotations...

she kept staring at me, and it was sort of freaking me out...

so, i end up at alice console... and low and behold, the little girl ends up getting into a caterpillar with her mom.

i chat with them while they're getting in... the little girl doesn't say a whole bunch... just sort of looks at me...

i say my themed phrase, and dispatch the car...

just in time to hear the little girl say "know what? you're pretty!"

...totally made my life. i would have loved to hit my station stop and go over and give her a hug... but that might have gotten me a safety...