History Heartwarming / DisneyThemeParks

* The part of California Adventure that Ariel's Undersea Adventure currently resides in used to have a theater playing a documentary titled, ''Golden Dreams''. Creator/WhoopiGoldberg portrayed the mythical Queen Califia, who took guests through the history of the state named after her, while occasionally providing encouragement to Californians in need. Eventually, she encounters a young Steve Jobs expressing his dream of selling personal computers to everyone in the world. Steve Wozniak retorts, "[[ItWillNeverCatchOn Dream on, Steve.]]" Califia chimes in, "[[SincerityMode Keep dreaming.]] Trust me on this one", then bites from [[{{Foreshadowing}} a red apple]].

* The part of California Adventure that Ariel's Undersea Adventure currently resides in used to have a theater playing a documentary titled, ''Golden Dreams''. Creator/WhoopiGoldberg portrayed the mythical Queen Califia, who took guests through the history of the state named after her, while occasionally providing encouragement to Californians in need. Eventually, she encounters a young Steve Jobs expressing his dream of selling personal computers to everyone in the world, prompting Steve Wozniak to retort, "[[ItWillNeverCatchOn Dream on.]]" Califia chimes in, "[[SincerityMode Keep dreaming, Steve.]] Trust me on this", then bites from [[{{Foreshadowing}} a red apple]].

* For older visitors who went to Walt Disney World back in the 1980's and early 1990's might remember the older version of "Journey Into Imagination. [[ChuckCunninghamSyndrome Remember Dreamfinder?]] Well he [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWzNjQ0zdHM made a surprise appearance at D23 back in 2011.]] It's bein 15 years, since he was at Walt Disney World. [[HeartwarmingMoments Seeing Dreamfinder singing "Just One Spark"]] [[NostalgiaFiltermight might bring back memories to the older fans of Journey Into Imagination]].

* For older visitors who went to Walt Disney World back in the 1980's and early 1990's might remember the older version of "Journey Into Imagination. [[ChuckCunninghamSyndrome Remember Dreamfinder?]] Well he [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWzNjQ0zdHM made a surprise appearance at D23 back in 2011.]] It's bein 15 years, since he was at Walt Disney World. [[HeartwarmingMoments Seeing Dreamfinder singing "Just One Spark"]] [[NostalgiaFiltermight bring back memories to the older fans of Journey Into Imagination]].

* The day before the Disney World version of Snow White's Scary Adventures closed, an autistic fan of the attraction received permission from Cast Members to ride as many times as he wanted, until he could truthfully proclaim that he rode it 3,500 times in total. Snow White even briefly accompanied him.

* The return of Captain EO to Epcot after MichaelJackson's untimely death. What was initially meant to be a temporary change became so popular that it's now made what looks like a permenant return.

-->"Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney. And to the talents, the dedication, and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney's dream come true. May Walt Disney World bring joy and inspiration and new nnowledge to all who come to this happy place: a Magic Kingdom where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn -- ''together."''

* How about this story? After the September 11th attacks, all of the Walt Disney World theme parks and activities were closed for the day. However, when it seemed that nothing would go on, they surprisingly ran the Electrical Water Pageant that night, with one small change...they kept the American flag floats lit during the entire tip around the lake.

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* The company policy that puts customer happiness first and foremost. One cast member in a conference this troper attended said that if a kid dropped his ice cream bar near the stand, the correct thing to do would be to replace it free of charge; it's worth the $4.50 loss to make sure that kid's day isn't ruined even for a moment.
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* The company policy that puts customer happiness first and foremost. One cast member in a conference this troper attended said that if a kid dropped his ice cream bar near the stand, the right thing to do would be to replace it free of charge; it's worth the $4.50 loss to make sure that kid's day isn't ruined even for a moment.

** Seconded. My distaste for the Main/DisneyPrincesses franchise is considerable, but when my nieces got an opportunity for some one-on-one time with Snow White and Aurora at the Princess Fantasy Faire, I was thrilled for them.

* It's a GeniusBonus / AllThereInTheManual one, but when Mission: SPACE opened, it featured several plaques in the outside queue area with quotes on them from famous people related to space travel, one of them being from Christa [=McAuliffe=], the woman who was supposed to have become the first teacher in space, but who died in the Challenger disaster. The woman who was the runner-up, Barbara Morgan, overcame her friend's loss, entered regular astronaut training, and flew on the shuttle after all, 20 years later. Morgan was invited to dedicate a plaque of her own on that wall at Mission: SPACE... and it's right next to [=McAuliffe's=].

* It's called The Happiest Place on Earth for a reason. Try not to be in a good mood from the instant you walk in; there's something intangible about the parks that make you warm and happy the second you're in. And kids doubly so.

* The Partners Statue, Showing Walt And Mickey holding hands, warmed this troper's heart up, and was his favorite part of Disney world

* It's a GeniusBonus / AllThereInTheManual one, but when Mission: SPACE opened, it featured several plaques in the outside queue area with quotes on them from famous people related to space travel, one of them being from Christa [=McAuliffe=], the woman who was supposed to have become the first teacher in space, but who died in the Challenger disaster. The woman who was the runner-up, Barbara Morgan, overcame her friend's loss, entered regular astronaut training, and flew on the shuttle after all, 20 years later. Morgan was invited to dedicate a plaque of her own on that wall at Mission: SPACE... and it's right next to [=McAuliffe's=].

** Seconded. My distaste for the Main/DisneyPrincesses franchise is...[[{{Understatement}} considerable]]...but when my nieces got an opportunity for some one-on-one time with Snow White and Aurora at the Princess Fantasy Faire, I was thrilled for them.

* It's a GeniusBonus / AllThereInTheManual one, but when Mission: SPACE opened, it featured several plaques in the outside queue area with quotes on them from famous people related to space travel, one of them being from Christa McAuliffe, the woman who was supposed to have become the first teacher in space, but who died in the Challenger disaster. The woman who was the runner-up, Barbara Morgan, overcame her friend's loss, entered regular astronaut training, and flew on the shuttle after all, 20 years later. Morgan was invited to dedicate a plaque of her own on that wall at Mission: SPACE... and it's right next to McAuliffe's.

* Wishes fireworks. Gets me EVERY TIME.

* That moment when you get to introduce your young family member to their favorite Disney character live, in person. The look on their face when they get to meet Mickey Mouse is just amazing.