I can probably guarantee that the contest will happen the last two weeks of August...because I'll be on vacation in Florida with very limited to no access to the internet/a computer!!!
I was thinking the same thing, I am gone for 3 weeks end of August, drat!
Murphy's Law, eh??
Chin up!
The first day of Fall is Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, so -- technically -- that makes most of the month of September "late Summer."
Of course, I have no idea what the folks at Disney have in mind, but -- if the contest follows the same schedule as last year -- then we should receive an official announcement in early September.
Didn't they run the contest in September last year? Here's hoping it will be during the same time period this year, so you can relax and enjoy your vacations. I am sure you both will find a way to make it work!
Exactly!!
'Looks like Disney kicked off last year's contest on September 6, 2007. (At least, that's when Disney distributed its press release on the subject.)
wdwnews.com: "Walt Disney World Resort is Looking for a Few Good Moms"
Disney searches for park-savvy parents for first-ever Walt Disney World Moms Panel
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 6, 2007) -- Calling all moms: Is a trip to Walt Disney World Resort your idea of the perfect family vacation? Do you know where to find the one and only campfire marshmallow roast at Walt Disney World Resort? Have you ever been to one of the resort's baby care centers to change and feed your little one? Or maybe you and your family have visited so often that others have said you could write a book filled with travel tips? If so, Disney wants to hear from you.
As part of "The Year of a Million Dreams," Disney announced today the launch of a nationwide search for moms who have mastered the art of planning a Walt Disney World vacation. Twelve finalists will be selected to serve on the first-ever online Walt Disney World Moms Panel. Those 12 parents who have a passion for the Walt Disney World vacation experience will have the opportunity to share their vast knowledge of the resort and personal secrets of success with other families who are considering this magical vacation experience. In exchange, the 12 panelists will receive a 6-day/5-night vacation to the Florida resort for themselves and three other guests.
"Through our consumer research we know that there are aspects of a Walt Disney World vacation that can be challenging to the primary vacation planner, most often that means mom," said Meg Crofton, president of Walt Disney World Resort. "We could not think of a better way to provide vacation planning advice than to create an online forum. This will assist guests who are looking for real and reliable vacation recommendations that fit their family's travel needs."
The Walt Disney World Moms Panel will be found online at
www.disneyworldmoms.com and feature content provided by the panel. It will also offer guests the opportunity to pose specific questions and have them answered by the panelists. The site, which goes live in January 2008, will host valuable park insights and vacation planning tools for those parents planning a Walt Disney World vacation.
Are you right for the panel?
Disney realizes that the person who serves the "mom" role differs from family to family. Whether you pride yourself on knowing insider tips and insights for vacationing at Walt Disney World Resort, or are popular among friends and family for planning fabulous vacations on a budget, you may be right for the panel.
From Sept. 6 through Oct. 5, 2007, interested applicants can visit
www.disneyworldmoms.com and in 300 words or less in answering three questions, explain why they should be considered for the Walt Disney World Moms Panel. Disney will select 12 panelists with children of various ages.
"For families interested in taking a Walt Disney World vacation, the interactive site will feature a wealth of helpful planning information, expert tips and advice about various topics related to visiting the Walt Disney World Resort," said Crofton.
For more information on the Walt Disney World Moms Panel search, please visit
www.disneyworldmoms.com.
About the Walt Disney World Moms Panel
Disney is conducting a nationwide search for parents who have mastered the art of planning a Walt Disney World vacation. From Sept. 6, 2007, through Oct. 5, 2007, interested guests can apply to be one of 12 people who will be selected to serve on the Walt Disney World Moms Panel. The Walt Disney World Moms Panel is an online forum where guests can get insider tips and insights from parents who have a passion for the Walt Disney World vacation experience. Set to launch in January 2008, the Walt Disney World Moms Panel will allow guests to pose questions and have them answered by the panelists, as well as gain access to other valuable park insights and vacation planning tools. For more information, visit
www.disneyworldmoms.com.
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Did they give this to everybody that applied? I want to apply again, and continue being apart of the moms panel anyway I can. Just wondering if anyone knows if they will keep the same logo, do gift packages, and do I have to reapply to continue even as I am? Any help would be great. PS, not trying for the main mom's panel, you girls (&guy) are to hard a act to follow!! 
Can't wait to see!
WOO-HOO!
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