Looking
back, I recall small treasures that bring a warm glow to my memories.
From my mom loving the Pirates of the Caribbean (because it was always
cool inside the ride) to my dad vigorously spinning the tea cups to make
me squeal, the fun, free moments still resonate.
As
a mom, I want my kids to have these magical moments. While the grand
moments are spectacular. (I still have a sense of awe about my fifth
birthday in Cinderella's castle), the smaller, unplanned memories are
my favorites. With my kids, I notice that they, too, see the little
happenings as their favorite.
Previously
our family has been on the Disney Dream Christening Cruise and visited
the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. While it has been a couple of years, I
asked my kids what are their favorite memories of that trip. My youngest
son said that he like being on television (we were interviewed by ABC)
and he like watching the fireworks at night. For my older son, he liked
finding the hidden Mickeys in the park and collecting his pins (food was
a close third). When I asked them what they would like to do on a
return visit, they just wanted to spend time having fun as a family. It
wasn't about the fastest ride or the coolest characters to them. It was
about experiencing the moments with all of us together. For our family,
the Disney Side isn't about a thing, it is about a feeling. Creating
memories as a family that will last long after the picture fades.
This
summer I was given the opportunity to attend a Disney on the Road
Disney Side/Disney Social Media Moms event. The large, varied group had
all types of women who were ready to showcase their favorite Disney
inspired moments and memories. For me, the biggest takeaway was not the
impressive, magical place of Disney, rather Disney brings all types of
people together. My memories and your memories aren't identical but they
have a common thread. For a day or a week spent at the happiest place
on earth allows people to dream big. In the confines of those parks,
anything and everything is possible.
So next time an opportunity presents itself, dream big. You might just show everyone your Disney Side.
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