Disney for family togetherness.

[tmann]

At 43 years old, I'm definitely one of the oldest people posting here. I've been a Disney film devotee for as long as I can remember, and I always will be. Perhaps my favorite Disney film recollection is seeing Song of the South at the Fox Theater in Atlanta when I was a kid. Let's hope Disney re-releases that one, so we can all see it.

My favorite Disney movie changes constantly! (Basically, almost every new release becomes my new favorite, until the next one comes out.) But for very personal reasons, my favorite is Mulan. That's because my daugher and I watched it together a few times, and it helps us relate to each other and to communicate better. She's a teenager, and I'm an old-fashioned stick-in-the-mud. And we sometimes need some assistance when it comes to understanding each other.

My wife, my daugher, my son and I make a point of gathering together in the den to watch a Disney movie every Sunday night. It always reminds me of my own childhood, when my family and I would sit down together to watch the Wonderful World of Disney.

So you see, to me, "Disney Magic" isn't just autoanimatronics, or storytelling, or world class animation. It's a source of family togetherness. Hardly a single Sunday night comes along without me whispering a quiet, "Thanks Walt".

I'd like to hear about anyone else's story about the impact of these terrific movies on your family life.

[StevEnrique]

My mom used to watch all the Disney programs that came on in the 60s/70s.. and the family went to Disneyland a number of times. So I know Disney was part of her childhood a lot. It's not surprising that she incorporated that into my childhood too. I had all the movies on tape.. went to all the movies at the theater. Went to Disney On Ice. Disneyland etc. Basically I was born a Disney addict thanks to her hehe. Even though I'm 19 now I'm still much a kid when it comes to Disney and it's something I can have a common interest in with my mom still.

[Luke]

Welcome to the forum, tmann! Your Disney story is an interesting one, as most which are that well-written are. But yours was particularly compelling! We have a "sticky" thread in which people reveal their stories about Disney and the influence on their lives here:
http://www.ultimatedisney.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=242

I can move your post here into that thread, if you'd like. It's a long thread, but it stays on top and gets read regularly.

Anyway, again, welcome to the forum. I look forward to your insight, and your "old fashioned stick-in-the-mud" perspective will certainly add something to the conversations here.

I really do hope you'll <i>stick</i> around and post frequently!

[tmann]

Thanks, Luke. I've been reading lots of posts today, and I definitely plan to check back frequently. I'll defer to you as to whether or not to move the link.

[Disney Guru]

I feel the same way you do. Even though I am only 17 I have a huge Video/DVD Collection. I am preserving my collection for the future, so when I grow older and have a wife and kids, I can show them the magic. That I grew up with, like Follow Me, Boys! Gone With The Wind, and all of those other classics.

[pleasurebay]

I'm 49 so relax you're not the oldest and I am sure I'm not the oldest either. Like you we do the family Disney movie night every saturday and my boys would not miss it !

[Jack]

Welcome to the forums, tmann!

Similar to the feelings of those who already posted, I can't wait to introduce little Jack Jr. to all the Disney films I grew up with.
Gootchy Gootchy Goo Baby Jack Jr. Watch teh Disney movies! And then sleep dreams!

[hermionegranger]

welcome to the forum tmann!

Disney does bring families together, It has its way of relating to different generations and people, and in its own magic way, bring everyone together.