I went to a wedding this weekend of two friends I met on MouseWait. I couldn't imagine not being a part of their special day or the shenanigans before and after. It's amazing to me how lifelong friendships have developed all because of a phone app. The community that has grown because of MouseWait is remarkable, but Mousewait is more then an app or website. It's a place where people with a common love of Disney can meet in real life or virtually. The giving, the RAKs, people doing special favors for others to only be paid by the thanks of the person gifted. I remember the first meet up, carrying around a laptop so a friend from Australia could join the fun. I remember when I first met LaceySue and heard her say "It's Coaster" when she recognized me. I remember the first two people I met because of MouseWait. Lots of awesome memories, lots of new friends. I just wanted to thank @Admin for having a dream and creating this wonderful place we call MouseWait. I also want to thank @MrsPrinceCharming for the support she gives him. This is a video that not many of you have seen. Created by Admin and shown at the 2011 Birthday. - Coaster9294.5 #1 6-4-13 12:42AMLike(18) Reply
Well said, Coaster. Although people have come & gone, I couldn't be more appreciative of the wonderful friends I have made through MW. The biggest of thanks to Admin for all his hard work, time, and effort as well as to MrsPC for the support she's given Admin. - LBChica 1560.6 #52 6-4-13 6:43AM
Bravo #1! So happy to know you and Lori! Hope to see you both soon! Thank YOU as well for all YOUR hard work keeping those wait times updated! - Duchess_SMK 3550.2 #10 6-4-13 9:06AM
thank you Coaster, I love this post that reminds us of how blessed we are to just chat on an app and meet so many people (if only online sometimes) that become friends and family. You are part of our family and you are such a wonderful positive influence on this site so thank you for you and your wife being great MouseWaiters and teaching us all how its done. And thanks of course Admin and MrsPrinceCharming and your whole family, for sharing your love of Disney with us and giving us all a place to share it with everyone else!! Love ya all!!! - secretagentangel710.6 #143 6-4-13 12:47AMLike(2) Reply
I love the video.. I am still very new to mousewait, but that video gave me goosebumps. My grandparents would put us up in the disneyland hotel, cousins, aunts, uncles... then my parents too carried on the tradition, it was our family vacation every year, and now we continue it with our kids. It was our first date as well :) .. When we lost my mother two years ago, where else did we take my father, but disneyland, he rode my mother's favorite rides just for her, it was such an amazing trip for healing... thank you for sharing!!! - JeanaLeigh5.4 #10129 6-12-13 2:14AMLike Reply
Its great to be reminded every once in a while how a lot of us were brought together by this app. Thanks Coaster! - djbreakdown567.1 #200 6-12-13 9:33AMLike Reply
I jist want to say thanks to all of the MW family! We live in Moore, OK and this is the first time I've been able to check out MW all week (home internet still out and wireless service sketchy at best). I loves seeing the 24hr post tonigh More...
So glad MW is bringing you some joy in this difficult time. Praying for you and all those affected by the tornado. - Katsza37.0 #4175 5-24-13 8:55PMLike Reply
To regulate over crowding Disney does a few things:
Level 1: Normal entry and re-entry to the park
Level 2: The park stops selling admission tickets (about 60,000 guests) Pass Holders and pre purchased tickets are still allowed entry.
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Thank you, do you know what level the park is right now? - gabrimic95.5 #3134 5-24-13 3:15PMLike Reply
As promised, the Dahulagirl SUPERRAK #RAK is now open for entries! A simple add me and something you love about MouseWait will do. We will pick one winner on May 17th at the attraction takeover and announce the winner at the reunion, and More...
No need to add me. I just want to thank everyone who donated to this awesome RAK! I'm honored to have known Dahula and Lacey, they were the sweetest people I've ever met. They are surely missed and I know they (especially Dahula) would be ecstatic to see these awesome donations going to someone. 💖🌺💖🌺 - LBChica1560.6 #52 4-29-13 8:46PMLike(8) Reply
Bottom line is MW helped me get out of my depression (that I dealt with after college ended)! I honestly can't thank MW enough for the joy its brought to my life with the things I've learned (ex: Mint Julep), experiencing events (ex: AP Preview of Carsland), and the many friendships I've made! :D Please add me for this RAK, thanks! - iamdugsmaster762.3 #132 4-28-13 9:22PMLike(3) Reply
there are several people on here that have credited MW for the same thing, so awesome!!! Glad you feel better now!:) - secretagentangel 710.6 #143 5-17-13 3:11PM
*** NEW WINNER.... SpiritOfAdventure.... DM your email addess and I will get you the gift card.. *** #RAK ... $20 Starbucks egift card. To enter share your Disney secret tip... Something not everyone knows... Or your must do when you vi More...
Ohh fun RAK...Here is a great tip/secret...If you yell Andy is coming to Woody he drops to the floor - Dave 8824.5 #2 5-10-13 11:53AMLike(6) Reply
I always quench my thirst with that ball. I usually stick my tongue out and lick it until I get enough water and I'm full. It's the best - Hendizl 1378.0 #58 5-10-13 1:11PM
#ThrowbackThursday - In 2008 John Stamos was the narrator for Candlelight. Later that night he stopped by Tomorrowland Terrace and performed with Instant Replay. Enjoy!
Does anyone know if there are any vegetarian dishes in Cars Land? I have the Disneyland Vegetarian book but it was written before Cars Land opened. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Since I was so excited to have learned so much about DLR and DCA this weekend, thought I'd share some trivia bits now and then. Other CMs, please feel free to join in with things from your area. 1- when entering Buena Vista St, you are tr More...
The bride that you cross under is the "timeline." The area before is 1923, with the buildings and designs. After the bridge is 1937 with the more Art Deco style. - idoit4mickeyCM24.5 #4777 4-23-13 9:52AMLike(2) Reply
I have to go underneath a bride? Is she bowlegged? - Waites4DodgerEars 689.6 #152 4-23-13 11:34AM
OH! or how paradise bay acts like a real bay! It may be hard to notice but the water does rise and fall throughout the day as it would in a real bay. So in the morning the water is shallow, middle of the day it'll be full, and in the evening it will be shallow again :) - CMallyg9298.4 #3098 4-23-13 2:37PMLike(1) Reply
I've noticed that before and thought I was crazy!!! - MousekaNinja 372.5 #381 4-23-13 2:39PM
I noticed that but it didnt click until I just read this! - ambear72 190.4 #1781 4-25-13 10:47PM
Great information! I hope you share more! I love to learn everything about the DL Resort! The attention to detail is what makes DLR so special!!!! - Boundin428.1 #299 4-25-13 11:04PMLike Reply
Our friends from mousewait Florida visiting Disneyland. So we decided to meet up with them. In the picture is (left grey sweater) goofygal (and jacdanfan in the back with their son Matt far right from mwDL). Me and my friend in the middle More...
Yea admin it is. i use both sides allot so it was nice to see some of my friends from that side down here - Hendizl 1378.0 #58 4-12-13 12:51AM
Wonderful meetup! So great to finally meet you (and your friend). We had such fun with CDKG and her mom. Did the Walk in Walt's Footsteps Tour and the LillyBelle, back to back, what a treat. Hope to meet more and more FL MWers as they venture west! - jacdanfan2873.7 #17 4-12-13 5:37AMLike(2) Reply
That really was an amazing day! Opening the park at 8 am and closing it at midnight! - CollegeDisneyKnowledgeGrad 425.6 #7 4-12-13 8:53AM
Good morning! This day in Disney history, April 9th, 1961.
At Disneyland, Walt Disney himself dedicates the Snow White Wishing Well & Grotto - adjacent to Sleeping Beauty Castle. According to legend, crates from Italy containing the ma More...
That's where I wished for a baby on a Friday afternoon in September and on the fallowing Monday I got a call from an adoption worker. I was matched with my son - lilo84374.5 #377 4-9-13 5:50PMLike(17) Reply
Yay!!! Vic is a wonderful wish come true - MarshaMouse 2936.2 #16 4-9-13 6:08PM
He sure is. Disney and all its magic has been there for me through my adoption journey therefor the parks are very special to us :) - lilo84 374.5 #377 4-9-13 10:11PM
Thanks for the great info. Previously I had heard part of the story but you added more depth. - SingADisneySong3.6 #16777 4-9-13 10:13PMLike Reply
My husband proposed to me here in 2006. We always throw coins in the well, & on that night, instead of taking a coin out if his pocket, he took out the ring! It will ALWAYS be a special spot for us. 😍😍😍 - Tigerlilly829.6 #7037 4-9-13 10:46PMLike Reply
Because of mousewait...an ode. Because of mouse wait I have a place to fly my Disney freak flag proudly. Because of mousewait I can feel secure in knowing there are others like me when I get that weird "Grow up" look when I share my Disne More...
It's official, it's my 🎉one year MW 🎉anniversary! I finally decided to check the lounge and see what this community was all about. It was finally nice to see people like myself who appreciated Disneyland who never got enough. A plac More...
For anyone that wants a really unique dining experience you've got to try the Chef's Counter at Napa Rose. The Chef's Counter gives you great food and a truly entertaining evening. You put your dining choices in the hands of your chef. Yo More...
Just wanted to add that you're more then welcome to ask questions from any of the Chef's about about what and how they are preparing dishes. When we got there we saw them preparing beef tenderloins and racks of lamb. Admin was amazed at how they could tell doneness by look and feel, no thermometers are used here. The other great thing about sitting at the right station is that you also right in front of where all the yummy desserts are prepared and the freezer with all the sorbets and ice cream. - Coaster9294.5 #1 3-27-13 3:29PMLike(4) Reply
Great post Coaster! Thanks for treating us to this incredible experience -- the food was unreal, I tried things that I'd never had before, everything was layered with out-of-this-world flavor, and seeing them run the kitchen was like watching a Food Network show. The best part was getting to hang out with you and Lori. THANK YOU! - AdminLike(4) Reply
Today is my one year MW Anniversary. I want to thank Admin for creating such a wonderful app that I can come to and make my DL withdrawals easier between trips. Because of this app I have learned a lot more about Disneyland, it's history More...
Something Different Monday. The gas lamps on Main Street are over 150 years old and came from Baltimore and two other cities. In 1982 they helped show the way out of the park during a power outage.
It was pretty neat when they were left on during the Candlelight procession when all of the lights on Main Street were off. - BaseballMickey_CM2995.3 #15 3-18-13 1:13PMLike(3) Reply
Yes, I noticed that and it was very pretty! - ShariRenee 1576.4 #51 3-18-13 3:10PM
I love this stuff. It's especially close to my heart because the old lanterns on pirates of the carribean were all made from my great grandfather. We even have some older ones still that he was making for disney when he died. - lesley.belle.262.4 #912 3-18-13 11:15PMLike(1) Reply
That is a very cool memory. It must be neat to think of him every time you walk into the park. Thanks for sharing that. - CobbPR 2194.5 #30 3-19-13 6:37AM
The power of MouseWait! Goofygal did a RAK on WDW side last night. She is raking a Heroes and Villains Disney Dollar. I was searching this item on Google this am. Her RAK was on Google's first page search results, 6th item. Wow!
There's a few times that I've Googled Disney merch and my posts on MW are the first to come up. its kinda weird - BaseballMickey_CM2995.3 #15 3-18-13 12:56PMLike Reply
Looks like Google indexes MW quickly! - jacdanfan 2873.7 #17 3-18-13 1:09PM
There are a LOT of things I search that are Disney related, and MW comes up first O.o - MEHlanie_Mouse 750.1 #135 3-18-13 2:21PM
After being on MW for 7 months I finally checked into the WDW lounge. It's a little different. Not that there is anything wrong with that. - RadiatorSprings4Ever167.0 #2091 3-18-13 2:20PMLike Reply
✈Condor Flats⛽: (Long, but worth the read!) I've been wanting to share some interesting information about the Condor Flats area of DCA with you all that I LOVED finding out! Hopefully it's new to some, as it was to me! : ) As usual More...
The engine in front of Soarin' (photo 5) is a replica of the SSME (Space Shuttle Main Engine) to continue on the the details info. - shadowgamer1960.6 #36 3-18-13 1:14PMLike(1) Reply
Yes! Thank you, I forgot to mention that. There was a bit to cover here. ; ) - Sweet_Irish_Cream 2707.0 #19 3-18-13 1:16PM
I'm going to look at all hat with a new appreciation next visit. - Tom 4013.8 #7 3-18-13 2:51PM
Glad you enjoyed it!! Since learning this, it's made me look at the area differently and more closely as well, and just had to pass it along to everyone else. : ) Enjoy! - Sweet_Irish_Cream 2707.0 #19 3-18-13 3:00PM