She must have been about ten, maybe a little younger. Holding her daddy’s hand she walked solemnly down Main Street next to me, surrounded by hundreds of other people, all headed toward the exit.
Bright colors fired both sides of the street; joyous music came from nowhere and yet everywhere. Imagineered snow flakes floated in the air all around us.
We all wore silly grins for no reason at all except that we were together, ageless and happy.
The little girl’s daddy leaned over and said, “Isn’t it pretty? It looks just like real snow, doesn’t it?”
Her reply was succinct, matter-of-fact and grown up:
“I think I’ve had enough.”
“The important thing is the family. If you can keep the family together — that’s what we hope to do.” – Walt Disney
CarolAnn and I celebrated our 30th anniversary at Disney World in Orlando this past week. For all the technological magic and excitement we found everywhere we looked our greatest pleasure was watching young families and remembering our own.
The small moments that bring families closer together work their magic on everyone nearby. We love being collateral beneficiaries of joy and sharing with each other the children we still are at heart.
“A dream is a wish your heart makes…”
Hang the expense, it’s worth every penny and more.
Yay – you brought home some stories.
What wonderful writing! I love how you capture such moving moments and leave me too soon, always wanting more.