seobaina
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- Feb 4, 2006
Hi
So I figured as I'm less that 3 months away from the trip, I should finally get around to starting my pretrippie. I've written a few trip reports before…here's one of them:http://www.disboards.com/threads/19-fun-filled-days-in-may-pre-to-trippie-creations-pics.2588869/
Right, back to this year. Let me start by introducing the cast. Firstly there is me:
I'm Helen, I'm 39, single, have two spoilt cats and I work in the UK for the mouse himself as a Disney Ambassador, Visual Merchandiser and Senior Cast. I guess this gives me a different perspective on all things Disney related because I am both very critical and a HUGE fan of how they represent the magic that Uncle Walt began. I've worked for Mickey on and off for over twenty years and I've had some amazing times and met some amazing people. I am a very proud cast member. Having said that I do need to point out that the comments, adventures, opinions etc posted here are all mine and do not reflect those of the Walt Disney Company. I'm posting as me, the traveller, not as an ambassador. Ok, with that bit out the way let me continue.
Besides working for the mouse I also have a small filming company recording anything from weddings to documentaries. I'd like to do this more but in the current climate it's a bit hit-and-miss hence the two jobs. I used to teach audio post-production at Salford Uni but quit that a few years ago.
I have several partners in crime on this trip. The first is Graham:
Graham will be 26 when we go (yep, I'm the oldest by miles but you wouldn't know that lol). Graham is an ex-cast member that I worked with for a few years. We've been friends for years and travelled to WDW together last year. Graham now works in HR, not for Disney but remains a massive fan. His favourites are Olaf and Maximus.
Next we have Steph:
Steph also travelled with Graham and I to WDW last year and is also an ex-cast member. In fact, she's another of the cast I trained. Steph now works in the carer profession. She will be 25 when we go and she is a massive Minnie fan.
Finally we have 'the boys', Darren and Eddie (Darren is the darker-haired one):
This is one of those 'just clicked' moments. Eddie used to work for Disney but not with me. I met Eddie and his boyfriend Darren as guests and got talking. Over a few months we just bonded and I added them on f'bk. As a throwaway comment one day I said 'well you should come to California with me'. Next thing I know, we are all planning and booking a trip lol. We've not travelled together but we've spent a lot of time hanging out on day trips, etc and we all get on great *touch wood* lol. Eddie is now back working for Disney, this time with me, and Darren works for his father's company…although he used to work in the theatre. Eddie is a Belle fan and Darren loves Oswald.
Oh I don't think I said but I'm a massive Pocahontas fan as I was lucky enough to work on her movie promotion back in 1995.
The others have never been to California, in fact Eddie's never been to the USA, but I've been fortunate to visit several times. I've been up and down the whole west coast and I just LOVE it. I lived in the USA for a year when I was younger and still have a twinge of accent. I'm also lucky enough to have a lot of friends stateside. None of that diminishes how excited I am to be returning
So, that's the motley cast. Now…for the trip
So I figured as I'm less that 3 months away from the trip, I should finally get around to starting my pretrippie. I've written a few trip reports before…here's one of them:http://www.disboards.com/threads/19-fun-filled-days-in-may-pre-to-trippie-creations-pics.2588869/
Right, back to this year. Let me start by introducing the cast. Firstly there is me:
I'm Helen, I'm 39, single, have two spoilt cats and I work in the UK for the mouse himself as a Disney Ambassador, Visual Merchandiser and Senior Cast. I guess this gives me a different perspective on all things Disney related because I am both very critical and a HUGE fan of how they represent the magic that Uncle Walt began. I've worked for Mickey on and off for over twenty years and I've had some amazing times and met some amazing people. I am a very proud cast member. Having said that I do need to point out that the comments, adventures, opinions etc posted here are all mine and do not reflect those of the Walt Disney Company. I'm posting as me, the traveller, not as an ambassador. Ok, with that bit out the way let me continue.
Besides working for the mouse I also have a small filming company recording anything from weddings to documentaries. I'd like to do this more but in the current climate it's a bit hit-and-miss hence the two jobs. I used to teach audio post-production at Salford Uni but quit that a few years ago.
I have several partners in crime on this trip. The first is Graham:
Graham will be 26 when we go (yep, I'm the oldest by miles but you wouldn't know that lol). Graham is an ex-cast member that I worked with for a few years. We've been friends for years and travelled to WDW together last year. Graham now works in HR, not for Disney but remains a massive fan. His favourites are Olaf and Maximus.
Next we have Steph:
Steph also travelled with Graham and I to WDW last year and is also an ex-cast member. In fact, she's another of the cast I trained. Steph now works in the carer profession. She will be 25 when we go and she is a massive Minnie fan.
Finally we have 'the boys', Darren and Eddie (Darren is the darker-haired one):
This is one of those 'just clicked' moments. Eddie used to work for Disney but not with me. I met Eddie and his boyfriend Darren as guests and got talking. Over a few months we just bonded and I added them on f'bk. As a throwaway comment one day I said 'well you should come to California with me'. Next thing I know, we are all planning and booking a trip lol. We've not travelled together but we've spent a lot of time hanging out on day trips, etc and we all get on great *touch wood* lol. Eddie is now back working for Disney, this time with me, and Darren works for his father's company…although he used to work in the theatre. Eddie is a Belle fan and Darren loves Oswald.
Oh I don't think I said but I'm a massive Pocahontas fan as I was lucky enough to work on her movie promotion back in 1995.
The others have never been to California, in fact Eddie's never been to the USA, but I've been fortunate to visit several times. I've been up and down the whole west coast and I just LOVE it. I lived in the USA for a year when I was younger and still have a twinge of accent. I'm also lucky enough to have a lot of friends stateside. None of that diminishes how excited I am to be returning
So, that's the motley cast. Now…for the trip