We're about to leave for the morning when Kyle and I step out into the hall. A housekeeper is there and looks at Kyle and says "Good morning friend. I have a gift for you." And at that moment a chance encounter is transformed into magic. She pulls out a kit grabs a couple of towels, and with skilled hands transforms those towels into an elephant for Kyle. It is truly amazing. She announces "That is not my room but you are my friend." Our day begins with the magic of the place.
And at least one dream is fulfilled. More years ago that I care to count, I ran a Howard Johnson motel. It so happens that it was the oldest operating HOJO in the world. At about the same time, Disney had a hotel on the property at Disney World which is now called "The Contemporary Resort." The hotel was operated by the Howard Johnson company, listed in the directory as the Lake Buena Vista, FL Howard Johnson.
It had always been my dream to spend time at the hotel. I just thought the idea was neat....a hotel with a monorail running through it. Today my dream came true. On my return from Magic Kingdom the monorail I was riding stopped briefly at the Contemporary. My dream of 25+ years finally came true.
But this is not the only magic of the day. Magic is found in a 5 year old who has discovered his ride. Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin. And I'm his partner for this ride. We go and shoot the soldier's of Zurg who are out to take over the world. Maybe the real magic for me is in being his riding partner for this ride.
We discover there is no magic in space mountain for the young one, but there is plenty of magic to spread around.
There is magic in a parade of characters that brings light, sound, and movement together on a stage of the street. And there is magic in the most incredible show of light, fireworks, and sound I've ever seen in front of Cinderella's Castle. It is truly incredible.
There is magic in the air.
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