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

[ejud]

No hurting of my toes Jud. I have children and Golden Retrievers. My toes were smashed to bits years ago!

Oh? Is that part of it? hehehehee...

I love the idea of continuing with questions.

Besides that 9th day question really did not get answered. I sure we can come up with some good ideas for future campaigns for Disney to Celebrate and better ways to publicize the joy of Disney World to the rest of the world!

I was thinking that was a bit too deep? I mean, that is like 'write your business plan to take over the world'!?!?!? hehehehee...

Gosh Jud I just realized that I did not answer your question correctly.

But you caught it in time! hehehehee... Well done!

Hmmmmmm.....My first encounter with this attraction had to have been in Disneyland when I was a child. I think the song is what stuck with me the most and seeing all the "dolls" move. That was some advanced animatronics in those days! No jokes about age allowed here!
I too love dolls and still collect them today.

The song stuck with you? Wow! Imagine that! hehehehee... Thanks for answering the question! I think I was struck by the consistency of the dolls and other elements throughout and yet how they each were clearly different. The 'White Room' that seems to have impressed so many only really got to me on one of my most recent visits!



Jud

 

[ejud]

OK, OK, I will de-lurk!

I'm Barb, round 1 reject but I think "tied for 201st place" sounds better!

Hi Barb!

Hmmm... you have been lurking!

...we have a tradition of taking our oldest daughter's picture with the hippo in IASW. I see that she is not the only one with a thing for the hippo

Interesting...

(Hi Jud! I'm the Philharmagic Ariel picture Barb!)

Arg! Pulling out my hair, but can't place the reference????



Jud

 

[glo]

Sometimes things aren't meant to be ....and some are

Like many of you I applied to the Disney MOM's Panel hoping against all hope to make it to the next round. I had also applied at a nearby Disney Store for a seasonal position. I have 3 daughters, one is in college, the other two will be in high school next year. My husband took a pay cut to keep his job this year. I teach, and money is tight. I applied to a few stores not just Disney for seasonal work (all that is out there right now). Then I get picked for the next two rounds of the Disney Mom's panel. I am so honored to have gotten that far and with such wonderful people. Never did I expect to have gotten this far. I heard a few days ago that I had been hired seasonally at the Disney Store. I wrote a letter to Tina explaining that I had been hired to work through end of January and that I wanted them to know, so they could let me know what to do. I was hoping they said since it was seasonal it would be ok, but I knew it wouldn't be. I just wanted to be honest. Well, I got no response. Today I got the email to sched. my phone interview I again reminded Tina of my email. I got a wonderful letter telling me that I could not continue and I completely understand. I was sure that was going to happen. I have to do what is right for my family, and right now it is working. My heart is sad, that I can not continue, but it is the right thing to do, and I am thrilled that you all are continuing. I will live vicariously through you guys! Thank you to Tina, who was so gracious and kind in her letter from the MOM's Panel! Maybe next year I will try again if I do not need to work. You guys rock, Good Luck and Lots of Pixie Dust!!!!

 

[5fromabove]

Sometimes things aren't meant to be....and some are

Like many of you I applied to the Disney MOM's Panel hoping against all hope to make it to the next round. I had also applied at a nearby Disney Store for a seasonal position. I have 3 daughters, one is in college, the other two will be in high school next year. My husband took a pay cut to keep his job this year. I teach, and money is tight. I applied to a few stores not just Disney for seasonal work (all that is out there right now). Then I get picked for the next two rounds of the Disney Mom's panel. I am so honored to have gotten that far and with such wonderful people. Never did I expect to have gotten this far. I heard a few days ago that I had been hired seasonally at the Disney Store. I wrote a letter to Tina explaining that I had been hired to work through end of January and that I wanted them to know, so they could let me know what to do. I was hoping they said since it was seasonal it would be ok, but I knew it wouldn't be. I just wanted to be honest. Well, I got no response. Today I got the email to sched. my phone interview I again reminded Tina of my email. I got a wonderful letter telling me that I could not continue and I completely understand. I was sure that was going to happen. I have to do what is right for my family, and right now it is working. My heart is sad, that I can not continue, but it is the right thing to do, and I am thrilled that you all are continuing. I will live vicariously through you guys! Thank you to Tina, who was so gracious and kind in her letter from the MOM's Panel! Maybe next year I will try again if I do not need to work. You guys rock, Good Luck and Lots of Pixie Dust!!!!

Oh Glo, I'm so sorry. I know how much you wanted this, yet completely understand your situation. I still hope to be able to meet up with you when you are on the Cape next summer. I'm sending you lots of love and hugs. I'm glad you will be in the Disney Store, to at least be able to enjoy some of the Disney magic this season.

 

[ejud]

Sometimes things aren't meant to be ....and some are

Like many of you I applied to the Disney MOM's Panel hoping against all hope to make it to the next round. I had also applied at a nearby Disney Store for a seasonal position. I have 3 daughters, one is in college, the other two will be in high school next year. My husband took a pay cut to keep his job this year. I teach, and money is tight. I applied to a few stores not just Disney for seasonal work (all that is out there right now). Then I get picked for the next two rounds of the Disney Mom's panel. I am so honored to have gotten that far and with such wonderful people. Never did I expect to have gotten this far. I heard a few days ago that I had been hired seasonally at the Disney Store. I wrote a letter to Tina explaining that I had been hired to work through end of January and that I wanted them to know, so they could let me know what to do. I was hoping they said since it was seasonal it would be ok, but I knew it wouldn't be. I just wanted to be honest. Well, I got no response. Today I got the email to sched. my phone interview I again reminded Tina of my email. I got a wonderful letter telling me that I could not continue and I completely understand. I was sure that was going to happen. I have to do what is right for my family, and right now it is working. My heart is sad, that I can not continue, but it is the right thing to do, and I am thrilled that you all are continuing. I will live vicariously through you guys! Thank you to Tina, who was so gracious and kind in her letter from the MOM's Panel! Maybe next year I will try again if I do not need to work. You guys rock, Good Luck and Lots of Pixie Dust!!!!

Oh MAN!!!!!!!!! The razor's edge! Arggggggg!!!!

((

Well... congratulations on the job... family better be good for the next year!



Jud

 

[Marshay]

Sometimes things aren't meant to be ....and some are

Like many of you I applied to the Disney MOM's Panel hoping against all hope to make it to the next round. I had also applied at a nearby Disney Store for a seasonal position. I have 3 daughters, one is in college, the other two will be in high school next year. My husband took a pay cut to keep his job this year. I teach, and money is tight. I applied to a few stores not just Disney for seasonal work (all that is out there right now). Then I get picked for the next two rounds of the Disney Mom's panel. I am so honored to have gotten that far and with such wonderful people. Never did I expect to have gotten this far. I heard a few days ago that I had been hired seasonally at the Disney Store. I wrote a letter to Tina explaining that I had been hired to work through end of January and that I wanted them to know, so they could let me know what to do. I was hoping they said since it was seasonal it would be ok, but I knew it wouldn't be. I just wanted to be honest. Well, I got no response. Today I got the email to sched. my phone interview I again reminded Tina of my email. I got a wonderful letter telling me that I could not continue and I completely understand. I was sure that was going to happen. I have to do what is right for my family, and right now it is working. My heart is sad, that I can not continue, but it is the right thing to do, and I am thrilled that you all are continuing. I will live vicariously through you guys! Thank you to Tina, who was so gracious and kind in her letter from the MOM's Panel! Maybe next year I will try again if I do not need to work. You guys rock, Good Luck and Lots of Pixie Dust!!!!

oh, Glo!!!

I'm sitting here just stunned....You are so correct that you need to do the best thing for your family.

But ... can you just wait a week longer to see if some other company will hire you for the seasonal work?

I'd so hate for you to give up a dream of the mom's panel if say, tomorrow, Bath and BodyWorks or ToysRUs hires you...

Just a thought...I don't want to see you drop out unless you absolutley have to...

 

[ejud]

Okay!

Since the hippo seems to be of interest- and the White Room (I think these are from the white room?) a couple of shots from a fairly recent visit- was accompanying a friend with her three young grandkids!









Jud

 

[glo]

Oh Glo, I'm so sorry. I know how much you wanted this, yet completely understand your situation. I still hope to be able to meet up with you when you are on the Cape next summer. I'm sending you lots of love and hugs. I'm glad you will be in the Disney Store, to at least be able to enjoy some of the Disney magic this season.

I can dream I would have maybe made it Yes, I am at an old store with the old moving fixtures, like it used to be. The managers seem very nice, and I have always wanted to be part of the Disney family. I am excited and I am praying since I can't continue with the MOM's panel maybe I will get lucky and be kept on after January, but that is only a wish right now! Hopefully Tinkerbell will sprinkle bucket fulls of Pixie Dust on me!

Of course we should still set up a visit!!! I am rooting for all of you DISers...

oh, Glo!!!

I'm sitting here just stunned....You are so correct that you need to do the best thing for your family.

But ... can you just wait a week longer to see if some other company will hire you for the seasonal work?

I'd so hate for you to give up a dream of the mom's panel if say, tomorrow, Bath and BodyWorks or ToysRUs hires you...

Just a thought...I don't want to see you drop out unless you absolutley have to...

Yeah, I wanted it very badly! For many different reason, but if I didn't get another job then I would have been lying. I did not want to do this dishonestly. I also, am hopefully giving someone else a chance at getting on, or maybe each of you have a better chance with one less person there. Believe me sending the two emails was the hardest thing I have done in a while. I do not think I have been so proud of something I had done besides of course my kids (they will always be the thing I am most proud of) in a long time. They already have my letter, I can not take it back, and their decision I am sure is final, as it should be.

 

[maroo]

Jud - I love that last picture!

Glo - Gosh...that really stinks! Is it because you have a job that covers the dates you would have training or because you will be a Disney CM? I wish we had a Disney Store.

 

[Marshay]

IASW

Forgot to mention that my DD4 has three doll-scenes that she likes to imitate on this ride.

1 - The tiger holding the umbrella nodding his head
2 - The hula dancing dolls
3 - The platypus pretending to through the eggs at you

When she talks about this ride, she has to give me the full run-down on these three.

 

[glo]

Jud - I love that last picture!

Glo - Gosh...that really stinks! Is it because you have a job that covers the dates you would have training or because you will be a Disney CM? I wish we had a Disney Store.

I duno...I think cuz I will be working into January when I was going to be a Panel MOM...both could not happen at the same time

 

[ejud]

They already have my letter, I can not take it back, and their decision I am sure is final, as it should be.

Sure you can! Just issue one of them recall emails!

Nyuk nyuk nyuk...



Jud

 

[maroo]

I duno...I think cuz I will be working into January when I was going to be a Panel MOM...both could not happen at the same time

Ah! Gotcha.

No...you did the right thing. Lying doesn't help anyone.

 

[ZannaLand]

Wow, I hope someone is writing a book about all the twists and turns and excitement of this year's Panel search! It would be a best selller!!

Seriously though, Glo I am so sorry you had to make that tough decision!! As a former Disney Store cast member (briefly!) I know how exciting it is to get that position as well...just think of the cast member benefits you'll get to enjoy soon! I bet I know which mall you'll be at too, one of my favorites up there! Congratulations on getting that position, I'm just sorry it meant you had to give up this particular dream.

 

[magic2go]

Sometimes things aren't meant to be ....and some are

Like many of you I applied to the Disney MOM's Panel hoping against all hope to make it to the next round. I had also applied at a nearby Disney Store for a seasonal position. I have 3 daughters, one is in college, the other two will be in high school next year. My husband took a pay cut to keep his job this year. I teach, and money is tight. I applied to a few stores not just Disney for seasonal work (all that is out there right now). Then I get picked for the next two rounds of the Disney Mom's panel. I am so honored to have gotten that far and with such wonderful people. Never did I expect to have gotten this far. I heard a few days ago that I had been hired seasonally at the Disney Store. I wrote a letter to Tina explaining that I had been hired to work through end of January and that I wanted them to know, so they could let me know what to do. I was hoping they said since it was seasonal it would be ok, but I knew it wouldn't be. I just wanted to be honest. Well, I got no response. Today I got the email to sched. my phone interview I again reminded Tina of my email. I got a wonderful letter telling me that I could not continue and I completely understand. I was sure that was going to happen. I have to do what is right for my family, and right now it is working. My heart is sad, that I can not continue, but it is the right thing to do, and I am thrilled that you all are continuing. I will live vicariously through you guys! Thank you to Tina, who was so gracious and kind in her letter from the MOM's Panel! Maybe next year I will try again if I do not need to work. You guys rock, Good Luck and Lots of Pixie Dust!!!!

GLO!

I am sitting here shocked and stunned. I am so sorry that this time in your life is not right for the Mom's Panel. I hope you take comfort in the fact that you made it so far, that your words touched the panel's judges, and that you are doing the best for your family.

Big hugs go out to you.

 

[ZannaLand]

Wanted to weigh-in with my Small World memories, but first to take a moment to note my kids' ages in my signatures got to change today! My littlest prince is ONE today! Posted some funny pics of him with frosting all over him on my blog if anyone wanted to see.

I can't remember my VERY first visit on It's a Small World, but I do remember a family tradition we started there. Of course many people share the same one, throwing a coin in the water and making a wish. I still make a wish EVERY time we go on that ride, and now my big kids look forward to it each time too, asking for a penny (or sometimes a dime or nickle if we don't have a penny!) when we first get on the boat.

I always make my wish AFTER we ride the ride, and it has to be on the bridge right before you exit. There are countless wishes of mine that made it into that water...some of which have come true!

I love the white room too, it's always my favorite. It's just such a relaxing, happy ride, and I have some wonderful pictures of my kids faces as each of them got to experience it for the first time - wide-eyed in wonder!

 

[NDM#1]

I liked the question of the day, maybe some can be about us so we all get to know each other better. Thank you so much for doing this. I love to come on this thread and read what everyone has to say. I think everyone here is deserving of getting through to the end. We are all a wealth of information! Thank you everyone for your good thoughts and encouragement, it has meant a lot to me!

I do like this idea.

 

[Twende]

Gloria,

I am so very sorry. I mean I am thrilled you have been hired by Disney but I am going to miss seeing you make the panel and miss a year of reading your answers on the Mom's Panel!

I had a terrible time finding the proper wording for your announcement. Is the way I worded it okay with you?

 

[TraciLeigh]

Sometimes things aren't meant to be ....and some are

Like many of you I applied to the Disney MOM's Panel hoping against all hope to make it to the next round. I had also applied at a nearby Disney Store for a seasonal position. I have 3 daughters, one is in college, the other two will be in high school next year. My husband took a pay cut to keep his job this year. I teach, and money is tight. I applied to a few stores not just Disney for seasonal work (all that is out there right now). Then I get picked for the next two rounds of the Disney Mom's panel. I am so honored to have gotten that far and with such wonderful people. Never did I expect to have gotten this far. I heard a few days ago that I had been hired seasonally at the Disney Store. I wrote a letter to Tina explaining that I had been hired to work through end of January and that I wanted them to know, so they could let me know what to do. I was hoping they said since it was seasonal it would be ok, but I knew it wouldn't be. I just wanted to be honest. Well, I got no response. Today I got the email to sched. my phone interview I again reminded Tina of my email. I got a wonderful letter telling me that I could not continue and I completely understand. I was sure that was going to happen. I have to do what is right for my family, and right now it is working. My heart is sad, that I can not continue, but it is the right thing to do, and I am thrilled that you all are continuing. I will live vicariously through you guys! Thank you to Tina, who was so gracious and kind in her letter from the MOM's Panel! Maybe next year I will try again if I do not need to work. You guys rock, Good Luck and Lots of Pixie Dust!!!!

Glo, I am so sorry!

 

[NDM#1]

Sometimes things aren't meant to be ....and some are

Like many of you I applied to the Disney MOM's Panel hoping against all hope to make it to the next round. I had also applied at a nearby Disney Store for a seasonal position. I have 3 daughters, one is in college, the other two will be in high school next year. My husband took a pay cut to keep his job this year. I teach, and money is tight. I applied to a few stores not just Disney for seasonal work (all that is out there right now). Then I get picked for the next two rounds of the Disney Mom's panel. I am so honored to have gotten that far and with such wonderful people. Never did I expect to have gotten this far. I heard a few days ago that I had been hired seasonally at the Disney Store. I wrote a letter to Tina explaining that I had been hired to work through end of January and that I wanted them to know, so they could let me know what to do. I was hoping they said since it was seasonal it would be ok, but I knew it wouldn't be. I just wanted to be honest. Well, I got no response. Today I got the email to sched. my phone interview I again reminded Tina of my email. I got a wonderful letter telling me that I could not continue and I completely understand. I was sure that was going to happen. I have to do what is right for my family, and right now it is working. My heart is sad, that I can not continue, but it is the right thing to do, and I am thrilled that you all are continuing. I will live vicariously through you guys! Thank you to Tina, who was so gracious and kind in her letter from the MOM's Panel! Maybe next year I will try again if I do not need to work. You guys rock, Good Luck and Lots of Pixie Dust!!!!

Pixie wings! This comes as such as shock. Glo, I can't tell you how sorry I am. As someone with a very difficult financial situation as well, I can completely sympathize. I recently had to take a job during nights and weekends for the same reason (and if we had a Disney Store nearby, I would've applied there).

You are such a good mother to put your family before one of your dreams. I am in such awe over your strength, courage and sacrifice. Knowing this about you now, I wish even more that you could have been on the Panel this year. Your worthiness shines in this moment.