NOTE: I am going to write this in an website article fashion. I used to do this sort of thing in my younger days so its great to relive the past
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Love 'em or hate 'em the Disney parks re-defined what is means to go to a theme park. Its no longer about going on the best rides or eating loads of sugar. Its an experience that rarely happens, and when it does it leaves a special memory in people's hearts.
So its no surprise that many of our favorite sitcoms have gone the extra mile to present an episode in one of the parks. While at times it does come off as one big commercial for the parks (and believe me, most of the time they end with a commercial for an airline) there's no denying that episodes that take place at the Disney parks are special and fun. The characters become dazzled by the magic and makes for fun entertainment.
The following is a list of the three sitcoms I remember fondly and their Disney adventures.
Full House: I love Full House, and it ain't love to hate. Its a very cheesy and corny show, yes, but its dumb television that rots your teeth but warms your show. So it ain't surprising that a show about a warm, extended family has an episode in which said family goes to the second happiest place on Earth!
In this 2 part episode, Jesse lands a gig with his band "The Rippers" at Disney World in Orlando. The family excited at the notion they all decide to tag along, going as far as to abandon work and school for the sake of merriment. Even Kimmy Gibler joins the gang! During this episode, Danny struggles to propose to Vicky, Jesse is too busy to spend time with Becky and his twin sons, DJ has separation anxiety and the biggest plot of all, Michelle gets to be princess for a day!
Of course, it would be a sitcom without some sort of problem. Stephanie feels that Michelle gets what she wants because she is cute. Being a princess goes to Michelle's head and starts to annoy the girls. After hearing a conversation in which the girls bad mouth her she runs away and decides to have fun on her own, causing the family to panic.
This being Disney, though, they find her safe and sound and Michelle learns a lesson about humility and sharing.
The episode ends with Jesse performing "A dream is a wish your heart makes" in front of Cinderella's castle while Danny finally proposes to Vicky.
Notable character cameos include Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Child and Dale, Snow White, Cinderella, Prince Charming, Aladdin, Jasmine, Pinnochio, Alice, the White Rabbit and many more.
Quick trivia: During the scene with the girls meeting the Aladdin characters DJ gets so sad that he envisions the Aladdin actor as Steve. Steve was played was Scott Weinger, which was the voice of Aladdin. So DJ's vision was far from fiction!
Another fun fact: This wouldn't be the first time Disney is mentioned in the series. During the first season the family plans a trip to Disneyland. But due to fog their plane ride is canceled and forces the family to go home. This leaves Stephanie all heart broken. Jesse is also depressed, but I won't go into details.
This episodes focuses a lot on Epcot and Fantasy Land.
Rosseane:Its a sure thing that among the millions that enter the parks each day there are many dysfunctional families that forget that they hate each other and just have fun with the Mouse and crew. The Conners were no different.
The story takes place near the end of the series, just as Dan sells his bike shop and gets a compensation of a sort. In typical Rosseane manner instead of saving the money they decide to go on a family trip. They had ideas for all sorts of places they could visit, until Rosseane gets an idea. She remembers a place which has many countries and things to do. You could travel the whole world in a day.
Can you guess which place she is talking about?
Yep, its Disney World. Another 2 parter, the first episode is dedicated to the family planning the trip and their experience on the flight to Orlando. They finally land in the second episode, marvel at the luxury of the hotel and get ready to spend the day.
This being a highly dysfunctional family their experience is very comical and different from the norm. Rosseane and Jackie go on their own and harasses the Disney cast members, Dan goes to Epcot to experience the world's beer, Darlene gets all emo and dark until a visit from Pooh frees her inner child and Becky (second Becky mind you
) flirts with Goofy.
Its one of those rare episodes in which the family gets along and has a happy ending.
That's Disney magic at work, people!
Part of Fantasy land is highlighted, but Epcot is the main centerpiece.
Family Matters: Family Matter's sister series, Full House, had already invaded the Magic Kingdom, so its no surprise that they were next in line to experience the enchantment and delight! BECAUSE THERE'S MORE!
The story is as follow; Steve Urkel has entered a contest which honors inventors. The contest takes place at Disney World's Epcot center. Not so surprising the whole Winslow family decide to tag along with Steve, no matter how annoying he is.
Steve's invention is the phone booth that turns people into cool versions of themselves. Being the first test subject he quickly turns into Stephan, a suave guy that wins Laura's heart quicker than you can say "Did I do that???".
But his invention malfunctions, forcing the contest to be put on hold for three days. In the meantime, the Winslow clan roam the park much to their delight. Carl Winslow is so happy that he decides to retire from the force and move to Florida. This is declared while they are riding "The Tower of Terror".
Carl then comes to his senses and realizes that while Florida is home it would mean alienating his whole family.
Once Steve's invention is fixed he goes back to being nerdy and wins the contest.
I honestly don't remember this episode that much. It came on rarely while the show was on the air. But it was a delight.
Once again, Epcot is the highlight, though other parts of the parks are visited.
So there you have it. Three of the most famous sitcoms ever and their Disney World travels.
Now I ask you, what other series has gone to Disney World or DisneyLand? Which episode is your favorite?
Goofy was watching over her.
on food network went behind the scenes of WDW, Unwrapped. They showed some of the secrets to the Wilderness Lodge Chef School, WDW Wedding Cakes, Pizzasafari and Tusker House in ANimal Kingdom, the legendary Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bar 
and Turkey legs, the bakery at Disney's Boarkwalk and many others.
