• About
  • Blog
  • Working together
  • Testimonials
  • Contact

Girl Gone Travel

Girl Gone Travel

North America, Travel
/
April 27, 2012

What The Disney Magic Is For Me

Enjoyed this post? Give it some love and share!
Share

In this post I am probably not going to say anything that you haven’t already heard others say about Disney – how it’s filled with fun for the whole family; how it has this incredible ability to create experiences that feel magical in nature and are wonderful in that they stay with us forever. You probably have heard how it’s the place where families come to spend time together, to reconnect. To get away from the world, together.

There really isn’t much I can say about Disney that you haven’t already heard.

But yet, as I see my children’s faces, hear the excitement in their voices as they recount their day to me, seeing their eyes light up, their smiles take over, it’s hard to not feel this emotion of joy as if it was the only joy that has ever existed, as if I am the only one that has ever felt it through my children and for them.

It may be that the hundreds of thousands of families that travel to Disney every year have seen and felt what I have in the past couple of days in watching my children’s joy. As a matter of fact, I remember what it felt like for me coming here as a child for the first time. But some how it doesn’t seem to matter – for us, right now, this moment, this joy, is as exciting and as overwhelmingly beautiful as if it has never happened to anyone, anywhere, before. It feels this way because I see it happening through my babies.

There’s nothing new I can say about the joys that Disney brings to so many that visit here. But though it may seem old news to you, or me, to the people that matter the most – my children and all the children that visit here – it is all exciting and new. And no matter what I know about Disney, or about being here, or what it tends to do – because of my children I get to feel it all over again just as I did the very first time.

What a gift for my family. What a moment to treasure.

And the truth remains, no other place is better at creating these emotions and memories than Disney.

 

There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes to continue to grow the business of Disney. But the magic of Disney? Well, it’s different for everyone.

For me, it’s the stuff that little boy giggles, sparkling green eyes full of excitement and the joy from big Goofy bear hugs are made of.

Related

Enjoyed this post? Give it some love and share!
Share
Pin this Post
Share this Post
Carol Cain

Brooklyn native Carol is happiest when on an adventure, whether close to home or farther away. She is a small business owner and travel writer. In addition to creating Girl Gone Travel, she is the Founder and Principal of Brave World Media, a social media marketing, communications, and branding agency. She's mom to three wonderful sons and wife to a handsome Irish/Scot. She lives, works, and plays in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of NY.

You May Also Like...

Christmas Tree Hunting in Long Island, NY

December 12, 2008

Fort Tryon Park, Washington Heights, NY

December 10, 2008

Winter afternoon in the Bronx Zoo, NY

December 16, 2008
4 Comments
  • suzanne @ mom confes
    April 28, 2012

    I thank the Disney Gods who let me be here as well. I love that we were both at the Disney Dining event! Hope you and your family enjoy the rest of your trip!

    Reply
  • Bill Koller
    April 28, 2012

    Adopt me!

    Reply
  • Bicultural Mama
    April 30, 2012

    Great family picture, and the boys look so happy to be there!

    Reply
    • Carol Cain
      Bicultural Mama
      May 1, 2012

      Thanks Bicultural Mama! We had a blast!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Previous Post
NYC Landmark: Museum of The City of New York
Next Post
Sun and Fun in Melbourne, FL

Categories

  • Asia5 Post(s)
  • Caribbean17 Post(s)
  • Central America4 Post(s)
  • Europe54 Post(s)
  • North America318 Post(s)
  • Oceana1 Post(s)

About me

Hi! I'm Carol! I am an award-winning travel blogger, a keynote speaker, and the Principal and owner of Brave World Media, a social media marketing, communications, and branding agency. I a wife to a handsome Irish/Scot and a mom to 3 sons. Welcome to my blog where I share stories of my travels and professional public relations insights and advice. Thank you for reading and for your support!

Carol Cain

Contact

  • caincarol@gmail.com

Follow @girlgonetravel

A day in photography, and a glimpse of Small Town A day in photography, and a glimpse of Small Town America. 

From Dairy Day in Dryden, NY to Pride and Protest in Corning, NY. One thing is certain - we all just want to live our lives and be happy doing so. And while what that joy looks like is different for everyone, we all deserve the right and freedom to do so without fear or intimidation. 

#photography #smalltownusa #braveworldmedia
Today we are out on assignment doing photography w Today we are out on assignment doing photography work. Top of mind for us are all the protests that will be happening across the country against the illegal and violent attacks against Americans and Black and brown immigrants alike. May they be kept safe from harm and may their voices stay strong and loud. 

¡Viva mi gente! ✊🏾

#nokings
What? Procrastination, who? Of course I am finishi What? Procrastination, who? Of course I am finishing all my work on this stunning, warm and beautifully sunny Friday!
When I recorded this video…in the start of Septe When I recorded this video…in the start of September 2024…I was still too afraid to say what I wanted out loud, which was to open my own little cafe. In fact, I would only admit that I wanted to simply learn the craft, and @travisjcain would kick start that journey for me (seen here), that would eventually give me the courage to pursue more formal training, which eventually gave me the confidence to start my own little café pop-up, @cafecomodony, 9 months later. 

This version of me couldn’t fully see it being more than a silly little thing (she’s been wanting for decades), and could never have dreamed of being where she is now.

I have worked very hard and have committed many long hours to training and learning, with very little sleep, and all of my savings, to realize this moment. 

But, I am living a literal dream come true.☕️✨I am doing it y’all! ✨

Please follow Café Cómodo, and once there, sign up for our newsletter for updates on where we will pop-up next, please consider us for your next wedding, gathering, and private event…and thank you to everyone who has showered us with support and friendship throughout this journey. 🥰 If you have experienced us already and liked what you’ve seen and tasted, please spread the word! Thank you! 🙌🏾

#cafe #cafecomodo #flxcafe #coffeelover #barista #cafepopup #coffee #fingerlakes
I started the day sitting in the sun sipping on a I started the day sitting in the sun sipping on a cafecito, then spent time with my guys while planning our summer vacation over brunch. I later took a nap, and as this amazing rain falls, I am making my family a hearty Dominican meal.

My life is kinder, easier, and softer because of the immigration choices my family made before me. Because at some point, they sewed someone’s clothes (my abuela as a seamstress in the Fashion District), or fixed someone’s electrical appliances (my grandfather in Brooklyn), or cleaned someone’s house or office, or cooked someone’s food (my tias and tios). 

Because of their labor and sacrifices, I get to work for myself, with experience I gained from a college education all the way to a Master’s degree. I get to dream bigger, and bolder, with more courage and confidence. My children get to as well. 

But make no mistake, I am the daughter of immigrants, very proudly so. My language is Spanish first, the core of my culture is Latinx. 

I was born here, but I am not so far removed from my culture to be from here. And so anything I bring to others, through my work or my friendship is born from there…and if it benefits you, then you are benefiting from what an immigrant can bring when given the freedom, respect, safety, and opportunity to exist and thrive. 

My heart goes out to all in my community and beyond suffering through the abuse, racism, and discrimination. This is shameful to this country and all its people. And we should all unite against it.
Life has been a LOT lately, and I am indulging in Life has been a LOT lately, and I am indulging in it. 

Especially enjoyed this recent walk through town as a storm slowly brewed. 

It felt lovely. 

#fingerlakes #corningny #newyork

Copyright © 2025 Girl Gone Travel | Privacy Policy | Copyright Notice