Sharing moments with my favourite Disney animated character, Cinderella, as part of this week’s Disney Wordless Wednesday blog hop (theme – animation).
The very first movie that I can ever remember seeing is Cinderella and that pinpoints the moment when I fell in love with the magic of Disney animation. I wasn't sure how accurate my memory was though since Disney released the movie in 1950 – quite a few years before I was born. A quick Google search, however, reveals that there was a theatrical re-release in 1973 when I was 6 years old so my memory probably isn't as faulty as I sometimes worry that it may be.
I remember thinking that the movie was just perfect and being enchanted by the princess that I wanted to be just like when I grew up. Soon I was sporting a Cinderella wrist watch and had a Cinderella jewelry box for storing all my precious gems. I had a vague notion that there were other princesses but there was no way that anyone could ever replace Cinderella as my favourite.
I didn't have the opportunity to visit Disney World as a child but as soon as I had daughters I was eager to introduce first one and then the other to the wonderful world of Disney animation and the characters that are brought to life at the theme parks. We have met Cinderella a number of times over the years, first with Katie and then with Emma, and it has thrilled me to watch their joy as they interact with my favourite character.
Our moments with Cinderella that I have captured on film are some of my favourite Disney memories and I'm sharing them as part of Disney (Almost) Wordless Wednesday (although I think I may have surpassed the word limit again).
Katie and Cinderella in 2001
Katie and Emma with Cinderella in 2004
Katie and Cinderella on the Disney Magic in 2006
Emma and Cinderella on the Disney Magic in 2006
A hug for Cinderella on the Disney Magic – 2006
Emma and Cinderella at The Grand Floridian in 2008
Emma and Cinderella at Disney World in 2012
Thanks to Debs at Focused on the Magic for hosting Disney Wordless Wednesday.
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Mary @ The World Is A Book
I love this Cinderella collection of the girls through the years. She’s also one of my favorites. It’s so interesting to see how her outfit hasn’t changed through the years and from various places too. My daughter never got into Cinderella, she’s always loved Ariel.
disneykatrina
It’s so cool to see your girls grow up with Cindy! My girls have never really been into the princesses – but they do like their villains. I wish they were out and about more often. We did do dinner at 1900 Park Fare in April – where they got to complain about Cinderella to the step sisters – we had amazing character interaction!!
Mouse Fan Diane
Awesome pics. Pretty cool how its a different Cinderella each time
Steve
The 2004 shot is definitely my favorite. I’d love to know what Emma is thinking in that shot.
Holly
Oh, what a great story! And great pictures of your girls with Cinderella. Thanks for sharing this week!
Albert
So cute! Can imagine you get a picture with Cinderella every year! So nice!! 🙂
Disney on Wheels
Love it, what a great collection of photos! I can’t wait to take my niece to meet Cinderella. 🙂
Lisa Wood
Oh how magical – so lucky that you have daughters to share your love of Cinderella with 🙂
Gee they are such amazing photos – almost feels like Cinderella is real!
Debs at Focused on the Magic
Beautiful collection of memories! It’s so wonderful that you’ve passed down your love of Disney and Cinderella to your daughters!!
Thanks so much for sharing and for linking up to the hop!!
Melanie @ Whimsical Creations
Cinderella is my favorite movie. 🙂
Beautiful shots!!
DIStherapy
Cinderella is my favorite too- (I saw a re-release in the early 60’s…) “Firsts” die hard!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Thanks, Mary! Cinderella is my favourite character, however, Katie and Emma always had a preference for Ariel or Belle. Lately Emma loves Rapunzel and Tiana! 🙂
Lisa Goodmurphy
Love the stepsisters at 1900 Park Fare – they are hilarious! Complaining about Cinderella would definitely be a great conversation!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Thanks, Diane!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Thanks, Steve! Given Emma’s habit of pulling hair at the time, I would think she’s contemplating getting a handful of that wig!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Thanks, Holly – It’s fun looking back at the old photos and seeing how much the girls have grown!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Thanks, Albert!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Thanks! I’m sure your niece will love Cinderella – it’s so much fun for girls to meet the princesses for the first time!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Why, of course Cinderella is real!! 🙂
Lisa Goodmurphy
Thanks, Debs! I didn’t really give them much choice but to love Cinderella but they soon replaced her with their own favourites. She will always be my favourite princess though! Thanks for hosting the hop!!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Thanks, Melanie – I think Cinderella will always be my favourite as well!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Exactly – nothing can ever measure up to the magic of the first Disney movie that you remember seeing!
It is your world
Great Pics! Cinderella is one of my daughters favorite movies. We ate at Cinderella’s Royal Table on our last trip to WDW. It was a wonderful experience.
Lucinda @Without a Care in the World
I’m slightly older than you and I remember having a Cinderella watch and a jewelry box too. I love Cinderella!
Lori
The Cinderellas actually look quit a lot alike. Way to go Disney.
Disney Goddess
Pretty Princesses! BTW, my daughter has that American Girl Jess outfit in your 2006 picture!
Lisa Goodmurphy
I love Cinderella’s Royal Table – it’s so much fun eating in the castle!
Lisa Goodmurphy
I expect there were a lot of us wearing those light blue Cinderella watches – and that was long before there was so much merchandising with all the movies!
Lisa Goodmurphy
I always think that as well and I’m not sure if they are able to find girls that similar looking or the wig and the dress somehow transform them into Cinderella!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Jess was a favourite doll of my older daughter and she loved to wear that matching outfit – I think that my younger daughter will probably be able to wear it soon!