2010 Mom's Panel Results along with lists of Round 2 & 3 Participants

[mmounsey]

Just tweeted my grats too...but there wasn't any room for this:







Way to go Zanna!

 

[Carolina Mom]

What exciting news, Zanna! And congratulations to all of you advancing to Round 2-best wishes from someone who hopes to get your advice for next year's panel!

 

[justdisneyme]

Thank you ALL!! It's been almost an hour and my heart is still racing. I don't think I can even begin to think about my answers till tonight. Have an 11½ month old that doesn't know the meaning of 'quiet time'. LOL

I will be honest and admit I've been reading through the old threads since the news Tuesday that I didn't make it...reading through the excitement of those going through the 2nd and 3rd round...it was so hard but I kept doing it. I thought it'd be another looong year of waiting before I could try to get this far again. Thanks to everyone for the amazing support group you are here!!

I would be shaking too...no correction email for me though. Congrats again and I hope you can settle down enough to concentrate on your writing!

I saw on twitter that you thanked Leanne and Laura - were they responsible for getting you through? If so, you may be a shoe in for the panel if they were that concerned! Good luck!! Maybe the key is in who you "know" online!!! I did notice someone else who is featured on Leanne's Blog went through too. I need to get up on this technology to get their attention!

 

[missy28]

I wanted to let you know that I will be praying for you. This is a scary time because all sorts of things go through your mind when your doctor wants you to see a surgeon. I would encourage you to make the appointment sooner rather than later. Information and knowledge give you the power and can stop the fear once you have answers. Three months ago I had a spontaneous discharge come from my breast and was told to see a surgeon immediately. I thought all kinds of terrible things and my mind went to the big c. I went and was there for four hours while they ran all types of tests. PTL they were satisified that it is probably hormonal. But as I write this, I have to go back for another check-up because I am on their "watch-list", and will be going back this afternoon. Please go see the doctor so they can reassure you. So many women are told it may be something and it usually turns out as nothing. I want the nothing for you so that you can focus on the good things coming your way. Best wishes in the next round.

Thanks so much Stitchnut- my only problem is I have to WAIT for my doctor to make the appointment with the surgeon for me... it it were up to me, I would have been there first thing yesterday morning, parking myself in the lobby til they could see me. I have a call in to my doc to see what the deal is but still haven't heard anything. This is absolutely nerve-wracking. But I'm trying to breathe deep, and I'm praying for peace. That's my mantra today.... Peace peace peace.

 

[Carolinagal]

Thanks so much Stitchnut- my only problem is I have to WAIT for my doctor to make the appointment with the surgeon for me... it it were up to me, I would have been there first thing yesterday morning, parking myself in the lobby til they could see me. I have a call in to my doc to see what the deal is but still haven't heard anything. This is absolutely nerve-wracking. But I'm trying to breathe deep, and I'm praying for peace. That's my mantra today.... Peace peace peace.

Wishing you good health and peaceful thoughts while you wait. I am sure the wait is horrible, especially being a single mom! But consider, if your doc thought it was really an emergency, they would have pushed you through, right?

Good luck - you are in my prayers

 

[TraciLeigh]

Um...guys?

I'm shaking as I type this...this just appeared in my inbox:

Suzannah,

I am contacting you directly via email, as I have been informed that you inadvertently received the incorrect correspondence regarding your status for the 2010 Walt Disney World Moms Panel search. You should have received the "congratulations" message below. We would very much like for you to continue on to the next round. You were approved in our internal system and therefore should be able to access the additional questions for Round 2 of the process.

I apologize for the miscommunication. If you have trouble accessing the site, please let me know.

Thank you for your interest in the 2010 Walt Disney World Moms Panel and best of luck.

(I know her name has been posted on here already but I removed it for privacy just in case)
Walt Disney World Moms Panel​

I am BEYOND shocked. Seriously shaking. I cried of course too. Told my husband and after congratulating me he said "Ok, I'll let you go think" and I said I CAN'T THINK!! Deep breaths.

Did anyone else get an email like this?? I replied thanking her, so I know it's real, and I can log in (when I couldn't before) and see the questions now.

So my dear Twende, please if you could, add "Suzannah from Wesley Chapel, FL" to your list?? I hope you round 2-ers don't mind making room for one more??

Trying REALLY hard not to faint!!

Congrats Zanna!!! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm so happy that you'll be with us ... waiting patiently until October 27th (or somewhere around that time!).

BIG HUGS to you!

 

[ZannaLand]

I would be shaking too...no correction email for me though. Congrats again and I hope you can settle down enough to concentrate on your writing!

I saw on twitter that you thanked Leanne and Laura - were they responsible for getting you through? If so, you may be a shoe in for the panel if they were that concerned! Good luck!! Maybe the key is in who you "know" online!!! I did notice someone else who is featured on Leanne's Blog went through too. I need to get up on this technology to get their attention!

No, and I need to delete or correct that tweet too because you're the 2nd person that thought that's what I meant...and I don't want to cause any confusion or doubt in anyone's mind. I was just thanking whoever made the decision at ALL to let me go to round 2...I had no communication with anyone from Disney until I got the email telling me it was a mistake. Really and truly, I was (and still am) as shocked as you all are.

As for whether it's 'who you know' I'll be honest, when I thought I didn't make it, I wondered that too, but I consoled myself with the fact that there are just as many that don't have blogs/etc. that got through AND the fact that there are some bloggers that have been WAY more involved with Laura and Leanne and Disney that did NOT go through. The other day I commented on the other thread that I was completely confused as to how they made their picks since there seemed to be so many different ways we could interpret it, and now that I've made it through, I'm STILL confused.

Yes, I follow Laura, Leanne and all the current Moms Panel moms on twitter, but a LOT of them do not follow me back (Laura included) so I really don't think that has much to do with it. But your guess is as good as mine. If we're still thinking 'demographics' I know another mom from FL with a majorly successful blog/website that I'm sure will win out over me, so I'm not assuming I'll go much further than this round, but it's been a day I'll never forget, that's for sure!!!

 

[Marshay]

Um...guys?

I'm shaking as I type this...this just appeared in my inbox:

Trying REALLY hard not to faint!!

Woo Hoo!! OMG, that is so very exciting for you!!

To have all the disappointment of not making it ... then to be told you did...you are on one big roller coaster ride!!

Enjoy your high!!

 

[JJZMgailey]

Um...guys?

I'm shaking as I type this...this just appeared in my inbox:

Trying REALLY hard not to faint!!

YAY!!!

I'm so excited for you!!!

 

[maroo]

Woo Hoo!!!

Congrats Zanna!!!!




And I hope the rest of the hopefuls have almost finished their answers!

I can't wait for the waiting room to get all hopping again!

 

[DizFanSLD]

Zanna, Congratulations! What a crazy few days it has been for you.

Missy - my thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope you will keep us in the loop on how things are going.

I have been MIA around here for a couple days because my best friend just had her healthy baby girl! I was keeping her 3yr old while she was in the hospital, and anyone who has had small children knows there is no computer time possible when a 3yr old is in the house! I loved it, but it made me relieved that I have a more self-sufficient 12yr old - been there, done that, needed the nap!

I still have the typed up contact list with facebook and twitter names for all of us from the "waiting room". Are there any more additions before I publish it with the changes I have?

Sounds like after today we have another long 10-12 days of waiting to do. I will get busy thinking of some new "Disney Challenges" to keep you stressed-out Round 2 contenders occupied while you wait!!

 

[Donna]

OH MY GOSH ZANNA! i just saw your post! I told you something wasn't right, lol! So happy for you! What is meant to be, will be and this is like a miracle for you! Good Luck as you move forward!

 

[helloconnie]

Um...guys?

I'm shaking as I type this...this just appeared in my inbox:

Suzannah,

I am contacting you directly via email, as I have been informed that you inadvertently received the incorrect correspondence regarding your status for the 2010 Walt Disney World Moms Panel search. You should have received the "congratulations" message below. We would very much like for you to continue on to the next round. You were approved in our internal system and therefore should be able to access the additional questions for Round 2 of the process.

I apologize for the miscommunication. If you have trouble accessing the site, please let me know.

Thank you for your interest in the 2010 Walt Disney World Moms Panel and best of luck.

(I know her name has been posted on here already but I removed it for privacy just in case)
Walt Disney World Moms Panel
​

I am BEYOND shocked. Seriously shaking. I cried of course too. Told my husband and after congratulating me he said "Ok, I'll let you go think" and I said I CAN'T THINK!! Deep breaths.

Did anyone else get an email like this?? I replied thanking her, so I know it's real, and I can log in (when I couldn't before) and see the questions now.

So my dear Twende, please if you could, add "Suzannah from Wesley Chapel, FL" to your list?? I hope you round 2-ers don't mind making room for one more??

Trying REALLY hard not to faint!!

Oh my gosh! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU ZANNA! You would make an excellent addition to the Moms Panel!

 

[5fromabove]

I still have the typed up contact list with facebook and twitter names for all of us from the "waiting room". Are there any more additions before I publish it with the changes I have?

Hi, I sent you a PM

 

[Ti2GrLvr]

Um...guys?

I'm shaking as I type this...this just appeared in my inbox:

Suzannah,

I am contacting you directly via email, as I have been informed that you inadvertently received the incorrect correspondence regarding your status for the 2010 Walt Disney World Moms Panel search. You should have received the "congratulations" message below. We would very much like for you to continue on to the next round. You were approved in our internal system and therefore should be able to access the additional questions for Round 2 of the process.

I apologize for the miscommunication. If you have trouble accessing the site, please let me know.

Thank you for your interest in the 2010 Walt Disney World Moms Panel and best of luck.

(I know her name has been posted on here already but I removed it for privacy just in case)
Walt Disney World Moms Panel​

I am BEYOND shocked. Seriously shaking. I cried of course too. Told my husband and after congratulating me he said "Ok, I'll let you go think" and I said I CAN'T THINK!! Deep breaths.

Did anyone else get an email like this?? I replied thanking her, so I know it's real, and I can log in (when I couldn't before) and see the questions now.

So my dear Twende, please if you could, add "Suzannah from Wesley Chapel, FL" to your list?? I hope you round 2-ers don't mind making room for one more??

Trying REALLY hard not to faint!!

Congrats!!! I know you must be super excited. Best of luck to you and glad to have you along on this special journey.

 

[Dcanoli]

Oh my gosh! I just got home, and before I even got to these threads, some of the girls had posted the news on our new facebook group!

WOW! WOW! WOW!

We all knew you should have made it to Round 2! Congratulations girl!

This will be a great experience for you! Have you calmed down any in the past few hours? I know you need to start working on those answers, so I won't keep you busy here reading posts, but I just wanted to add my congratulations message to all the others!

GOOD LUCK!!!!

 

[ccgirl]

I am sitting here trying to develop my answers and I'm not even coming close to the less than 100 word limit and I'm only on the first question. I'm currently over 600 words. I'm just trying to get everything in there. Anyone have any advice? Thank you 5fromabove. The Cape is a small place so we may just know each other. Good point....being laid off means more time for me to do the moms panel, if I make it. I guess I just have to think like that.

 

[NDM#1]

I am sitting here trying to develop my answers and I'm not even coming close to the less than 100 word limit and I'm only on the first question. I'm currently over 600 words. I'm just trying to get everything in there. Anyone have any advice? Thank you 5fromabove. The Cape is a small place so we may just know each other. Good point....being laid off means more time for me to do the moms panel, if I make it. I guess I just have to think like that.

I seriously tried to not worry about getting it all in (hard not to do) and just touching on the highlights. There is no way that any of us can actually get it ALL in less than 100 words, so I don't think they are looking for ALL of it.

 

[koolaidmoms]

I am sitting here trying to develop my answers and I'm not even coming close to the less than 100 word limit and I'm only on the first question. I'm currently over 600 words. I'm just trying to get everything in there. Anyone have any advice? Thank you 5fromabove. The Cape is a small place so we may just know each other. Good point....being laid off means more time for me to do the moms panel, if I make it. I guess I just have to think like that.

What someone said to me was don't over think the answers and you can't put everything in so pick the good stuff.

Sorry to hear about you job.

I sent my essays in on Wednesday morning and I am still agonizing over what I wrote. Did I pick the "right" things to emphasize? I guess I will know on the 27th.

Until then...

 

[Marshay]

I am sitting here trying to develop my answers and I'm not even coming close to the less than 100 word limit and I'm only on the first question. I'm currently over 600 words. I'm just trying to get everything in there. Anyone have any advice?

Ok, you're going to ride an elevator from floor 1 to floor 2 (why didn't you take the stairs??!? oops, back on track...)

Now in walks Walt Disney and he asks you "what/how do you celebrate at Disney World"? You only have enough time to say one thing (maybe 2)...what is it? Write about that -- just like you would say it!

HTH.