Disney World Main Street USA

Magical Blogorail ~ My Favorite Walt Disney Quote

November 16, 2012COMtnMom

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Welcome to those of you joining me from Disney Donna Kay and those of you just hopping aboard. I am the 2nd stop on our Magical Blogorail.

Disney World Main Street USA

Disney World Main Street USA

Although my favorite Disney Resort is Disney World, my favorite Walt Disney quote is from the Disneyland dedication:

“To all who come to this happy place: Welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America, with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.”

Walter E. Disney, July 17, 1955

Three Generations at Disney World
Our wonderful three generation trip to Disney World

To me, that quote captures the essence and purpose of all Disney Parks.  And it explains why I love it just as much (possible more) as an adult parent, than I did as a child.  Indeed, it is the ultimate “happy place”, and it makes me feel like Walt is personally welcoming me – sharing this gift with me and my family, again and again.

As a grown up, here’s another beautiful part of that message.  When Walt said“…age relives fond memories of the past… “, I’m pretty sure he didn’t mean mean “reliving memories of visiting Disney as a kid”.  After all, it was at the first park’s dedication.   I think Walt meant reliving what it feels like to be a carefree kid.  This is exactly what happens to me as I approach the Magic Kingdom’s Main Street USA .  And with my first glimpse of that castle, I’m left nearly giddy with childlike abandon, every time.

How has it inspired me?   Is it inspiring, or haunting, if it keeps you daily dreaming of your next visit?

After all, where else can you experience all of this…

Disney World Elephants FlyFlying on an Elephant

Disney World Inside Cinderellas Castle WindowsDining in a Castle

Disney World Baloo character Hug

Getting hugged by a bear

Mickey Ice Cream Bar for BreakfastBeing fed Mickey Ice Cream for breakfast

Yes,“To all who come to the HAPPY PLACE… Welcome!”

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Comments (2)

  • Donna Kay

    November 16, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    Disney has such a special way of making you feel like I kid again. Great quote!!

  • Disney Babies Jenn

    November 16, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    I love that speech!! Whenever I hear it, it makes me smile!

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