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ORLANDO — If you love going to Disney parks, you love going to Disney parks.
If you like Disney that's one thing, but if you love it, it's usually an all-holds-barred kind of love. When you need to celebrate something special? You go do Disney. When you have a few days off? You go to Disney. When you're bored on a Friday night and live near a Disney park? You go to Disney.
There is no hesitation in these decisions for die-hard Disney parks fans. The love easily becomes a lifestyle.
There are several contributing factors to falling for Disney parks. Nostalgia, a family-oriented atmosphere, and the feeling of a true fantasy getaway all come to mind. It can feel like dreams really do come true and magic does really happen when at a Disney theme park. (Well, as long as you're not one of those people who complains all day that you "paid all this money just to stand in line").
Most of those special experiences are created on purpose through design, music, and cast member training. Indeed, the goal of Disney parks is to create a magical experience for everyone. But some magical experiences you get to create yourself.
@kshaff20 When you surprise your grandmother at disney for her 70th birthday #greenscreenvideo#50thanniversarydisney#birthday#70th#disney♬ Still Falling For You - From "Bridget Jones's Baby" - Ellie Goulding
This featured video showcases a magical Disney World moment, but the moment was created by one woman's loving family.
For her 70th birthday, this grandma went to the park with a few of her grandkids. But little did she know her whole family was in the park to surprise her.
As she poses on Main Street, U.S.A. for a photo, more and more people pile up behind her. Eventually, she turns her head and notices more family than she was expecting were surrounding her for the picture.
Her reaction is priceless, and, you guessed it, magical. Over 23 million views testify to the magic.
