Mousefest 2006
December 1st, 2006 - by MikeSAs I get ready for Mousefest 2006 I find myself forgetting where it will be held.
You’re saying "Huh?"
Well it’s true. You see Mousefest means many things to many people and since I’ve been to every Mousefest I have had the opportunity to really sit back, soak up all the experiences and come to a conclusion as to what this annual gathering is all about.
It’s all about friends.
Sure there will be the magnificent backdrop of Walt Disney World with Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, EPCOT’s Lights of Winter, Candlelight Processional, Holidays Around the World, Christmas Illuminations and of course the Osborne Family Christmas lights at MGM…but that’s all gravy.
The big draw for me at Mousefest is that for one time each year I am guaranteed…guaranteed mind you, to be able to see at least 100 of my Disney friends.
What’s even more important, they will all be happy and smiling and laughing because they will be where they want to be.
There will be special meets for Soarin’, Expedition Everest, obviously Pirates of the Caribbean, and so much more. No doubt those attraction meets will enhance the Mousefest experience for many of the over 2000 ‘festers planning to attend this year’s event.
For me, it’s not about the setting or the attractions.
People make my world, not audio-animatrons, or 3-D theaters, or simulators that attempt to turn my stomach inside out.
To me Mousefest has become my annual Friendship Cruise where I can renew old friendships, make new ones, and appreciate a priceless commodity…a friend’s laugh, a friend’s smile, and a friend’s hug.
For all I care, you could hold Mousefest 2006 in a shoebox and I’d be there with bells on.
December 1st, 2006 at 7:49 pm
Hi Mike! Welcome! I look forward to seeing you at MouseFest!
December 1st, 2006 at 7:49 pm
What a wonderful way to describe Mousefest! I can’t wait to join in the festivities next year (wish it could be this year) and I especially can’t wait to meet new Disney Friends such as yourself.
Hope you all have a very magical time!
December 1st, 2006 at 7:58 pm
And it all begins in just 1 day, 14 hours and 2 minutes … 1 minute …
Well, you get my drift! Look forward to seeing everyone!!
December 1st, 2006 at 8:08 pm
Mike,
Welcome to the cafe!! Looking forward to finally meeting you at Mousefest after all the stories I’ve heard about you….all good, of course!
December 1st, 2006 at 8:20 pm
Can’t wait to meet you Mike!
December 1st, 2006 at 8:26 pm
Mike, what a great way to get the true meaning of MouseFest out there to everyone! I feel the very same way. Cant wait to see everyone on land at the Dole Whip Meet! and on the ship for all those MouseFest cruisers! - - Hey - What friendship cruise are you talikng about???? Are you thinking about doing a cruise???
December 1st, 2006 at 8:45 pm
I’m so jealous, but it sounds like you guys are going to have a great time!
December 1st, 2006 at 9:53 pm
Wow ! I actually got a tear in my eye ! You need to keep posting because you really captured it ! Have a great time, welcome to the Cafe of Friends and post from WDW will ya !! That way I can feel like I’m there with all my friends too !
December 1st, 2006 at 10:18 pm
You said it so well…. I see MouseFest as a great excuse to haul ourselves out of this cold Seattle winter to visit our other ‘home’ at WDW… but the real fun is seeing everyone and creating memories that last a lifetime! No matter where we are… as long as we are together… we are going to have a great time! (can you say Allentown?) And… of course a party size helium container doesnt hurt either. : )
So! We’ll be seeing ya at the Dole Whip meet - which is the official kick off right? Keep posting Mike.. we’d love for you to sahre your memories with us and with those who are staying behind this year.
December 2nd, 2006 at 1:50 am
After reading that, it really made me appreciate all my Disney Friends! I really wish I could go this year, but I think I’ll try to make next year my first MouseFest experience. I’m really looking forward to it!
Thanks for the blog!
December 2nd, 2006 at 8:39 am
After that description I wish even more that I was going to be there. Welcome to the Cafe Mike.
December 2nd, 2006 at 8:42 am
You nailed it Mike. I wish I was going as well to see all of you I saw in September and meet new people but constarints being as they are, I am here for awhile. Everyone that is going, enjoy it as it will be nothing short of an amazing time.
March 30th, 2007 at 1:11 am
I totally agree with you Mike I even attended Mousefest one year, without ever setting foot in a park (2004 when we were saving to go to Disneyland in 2005).
heres a link to that trip report:
http://www.bigbrian-nc.com/mtindex.htm#mfest04