The Last Day of our Disney Trips… Feelings and Memories! My family and I moved to Florida almost 12 years ago, which is crazy to me! It’s strange because some days I feel like living in Michigan wasn’t that long ago, especially when I go back. It will always be so familiar to me. However, from the time I was a teenager I always had this dream of moving to be closer to Walt Disney World. For many years, I did my best to make sure I visited Disney once a year because I loved it so much. I recall how it felt on the last day of my Disney trip, my heart strings always pulled because I knew I had to leave and wasn’t sure when I would come back. One thing for sure, is on that last day, I always made sure that Magic Kingdom was where we would end things. Although we live here now, I recall so vividly what that was like and wanted to share with you. I think most of you probably feel this way too. Enjoy.
You have just spent your day walking around Magic Kingdom. You’re tired, but it’s a good tired. Your skin feels a little pinchy from being in the sun all day. To cool off, and to take some last minute souvenir inventory, you slowly browse through the Emporium. Did you buy what you wanted to? Did you remember to get a little something for the neighbor who watched your house while you were away? How about the friend or family member who took care of your beloved furry family members? Heck, did you even get a new collar or bandana for that same furry family member that you have missed? Sigh, it’s almost time to leave. You gather your Disney bags (which we all know you won’t throw away) and step out onto the street. A turn to the left reveals one of your favorite things, a lit up Main Street USA with a beautiful view of Cinderella Castle at the end.
The Castle is slowly changing colors, and oh my, is it ever amazing. You stop and take it all in. The lights, the view, the excited Disney fans that are awaiting Happily Ever After. A Cast Member walks up Main Street, selling all kinds of fun light up trinkets to make your evening a bit more special. It’s an awesome site. All of it. You hear the music… “Ready to Begin, Let the Wonder Take Hold…” the tears start rolling. Our hearts begin to swell at all of the awesomeness that is Disney.
You watch in amazement, the fireworks shooting over Cinderella Castle are such a magical sight to see. At that moment, you are perfectly content and grateful to be standing on Main Street USA in your favorite place to be. If we’re so happy, why the tears? Why are emotions on overload? There’s a good reason for that. The tears are truly bittersweet. We are filled with happiness, yet have a bit of sadness as well, because we know it’s all going to come to an end.
When the fireworks are over, and people begin to get ready to leave, your heart swells yet again. As you walk towards the train station, you stop. I know for me, I would get that overwhelming feeling that I needed another look. One more look at the Castle before it’s time to go. I’d try my best to take a photograph in my mind, of all the magic that I see, so that I’d never forget being there at that moment. Walking under the exit, seeing “See Ya Real Soon” is another bittersweet moment. “Real soon” is never soon enough.
It’s time to take our tired selves up the ramp to the Monorail. It always feels good to sit down in the air conditioning. The ride back to the parking lot is a bit somber. I’d try to reach my neck around, so that I could watch the Castle get smaller and smaller in the distance until I can no longer see it well. Usually by this time, I’m seeing the torches from the Polynesian Resort. The Monorail pulls into the station, and the doors open for the last time. My only thought would be that I’m really, really going to miss this place.
It seems like waiting for Disney Vacation’s to come up takes forever. It’s like watching paint dry. But once it comes, it seems to go by so fast. Although we are always sad to go home, I’m also feeling pretty lucky and grateful. Yes, we had a great trip, we made memories, we ate a lot of great food and saw some unforgettable things. It’s always magic. This sums up my last evening at the Magic Kingdom. Can you relate?
You May Also Enjoy: New Color Palette Announced for Cinderella Castle
Mouse Fan Travel® an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, has been planning and creating magical Disney vacations since 2005. Their mission is to provide premium service and expert advice to help you get the most for your vacation time and dollar. Their Disney Travel Agents operate with the highest degree of integrity and will handle your family vacation, reunion, honeymoon, corporate incentive trip or getaway, as if it were their own. They pride themselves on expertly representing and advocating for you – their client.
The next time you and your family are planning a Disney vacation, visit Mouse Fan Travel for your no obligation quote or to answer any Disney vacation questions you may have. Are you looking for a beach vacation, tour or cruise to destinations across the globe? Visit MEI-Travel for exceptional expertise with ZERO agency fees.