Adventures of the "Moms" Panel

[amyhughes]

]Somebody tell me when I can stop obsessively refreshing my email. [/B]

I keep hoping that the magic email will show up in my in-box... Oh well- congrats to all who made it!

You're not alone in that regard. I am sure Yahoo! is wondering why I keep doing that and resending my cache!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Congrats to all the made it...no email for me either However, last year, it seemed like people were notified over 2 days so I'm sure that is just giving me false hope

 

[DISgeeksfromDC]

I was away this year when the application time when by and I missed applying.

Oh I miss all the excitement of last year.

Good luck to all of you waiting for the exciting news! I hope all of your dreams come true!

TWENDE!! Welcome back! (To any "newbies" out there, Twende is the DISer who started this thread! )

So... I'm sort of going about this a bit backwards. I saw Bret's latest "status report" in facebook, which mentioned that folks have been posting about making it the the second round. I thought I'd check here before looking at my e-mail. (I guess you could call me a "wuss." )

To top it off, I'm supposed to be in the midst of a "play-date" and dinner preparation with a neighborhood friend. (Fortunately, this is the family who traveled with us to Orlando this summer, so they sort of understand my Disney obsession....) I guess the bright side would be -- whatever happens -- playing hostess this evening is going to distract me.

Okay.... I'm off to check my e-mail (after I "puke")!

 

[DISgeeksfromDC]

Uggggh! No e-mail from Disney! Bummer!! ...Especially since I managed to make it to the second round last year!

Congrats, though, to everyone who progressed! Make us proud!!

 

[amyhughes]

Well we're off to Tae Kwon Do. It will be hard not to keep pulling out my iPhone and hitting refresh! LOL! But, I will try my hardest. A watched pot never boils, right?

 

[melizabeth]

I haven't posted here, but I'm a long time reader/lurker.

I'm sorry I can't drink the koolaid. I'm very frustrated at not making it beyond the first round for the second time.

I have nothing against those who are moving on. I just can't understand, logically, why I was not chosen.

I kept within my word allotment. My grammar was stellar; I literally had an expert proof it before I sent it in. My experience is just as good, if not more extensive, than others that I've read about.

I guess I wish I could find out WHY I am such an unacceptable candidate.

Is it because I have only 2 children?
Is it because my children are pre-teen and teen, though they've been going to WDW for more than 9 years?
Is it because I don't fit a special slot that they are looking for?

I'd honestly like to know. Because if who I am, what my family make up is, doesn't fit the image that the MOMS Panel judges are looking for, I really would like to know.

If somehow I don't fit what they are looking for, there's no point in my applying. I can avoid the emotional attachment I had allowed myself to have for doing this job, a job that I would have done with my whole heart and soul, knowing that I could make a positive difference.

In reality, none of you have those answers. But it is frustrating to not know how you can make yourself a better candidate, especially when you can objectively look at what you have done, how you have presented yourself and know that what you gave was exceptional.

Thanks for listening. I'm back to lurkdom.

 

[momtomatthew]

I haven't posted here, but I'm a long time reader/lurker.

I'm sorry I can't drink the koolaid. I'm very frustrated at not making it beyond the first round for the second time.

I have nothing against those who are moving on. I just can't understand, logically, why I was not chosen.

I kept within my word allotment. My grammar was stellar; I literally had an expert proof it before I sent it in. My experience is just as good, if not more extensive, than others that I've read about.

I guess I wish I could find out WHY I am such an unacceptable candidate.

Is it because I have only 2 children?
Is it because my children are pre-teen and teen, though they've been going to WDW for more than 9 years?
Is it because I don't fit a special slot that they are looking for?

I'd honestly like to know. Because if who I am, what my family make up is, doesn't fit the image that the MOMS Panel judges are looking for, I really would like to know.

If somehow I don't fit what they are looking for, there's no point in my applying. I can avoid the emotional attachment I had allowed myself to have for doing this job, a job that I would have done with my whole heart and soul, knowing that I could make a positive difference.

In reality, none of you have those answers. But it is frustrating to not know how you can make yourself a better candidate, especially when you can objectively look at what you have done, how you have presented yourself and know that what you gave was exceptional.

Thanks for listening. I'm back to lurkdom.

Are you serious with this???

You do realize that over 20,000 people applied and at the most, they took 1,000! That's a 5% chance. It's not about fitting in a special category or anything else. It's mostly about luck! My guess is staying with the word allotement (it wouldn't let you go over!), having perfect grammar, and having it proofed before submitting it aren't as important as your love for Disney. I also applied and didn't make it, but I am THRILLED for those that did, and intend to read all about their experiences as they post them. It never crossed my mind that I wasn't good enough for them!

I'm sorry you didn't make it, but let's all celebrate those who did. The Disboards are "The Internet's Largest and Friendliest Disney Community." Let's keep it that way...

 

[Beckie w/ an IE]

I haven't posted here, but I'm a long time reader/lurker.

I'm sorry I can't drink the koolaid. I'm very frustrated at not making it beyond the first round for the second time.

Are you serious with this???

You do realize that over 20,000 people applied and at the most, they took 1,000! That's a 5% chance. It's not about fitting in a special category or anything else. It's mostly about luck! My guess is staying with the word allotement (it wouldn't let you go over!), having perfect grammar, and having it proofed before submitting it aren't as important as your love for Disney. I also applied and didn't make it, but I am THRILLED for those that did, and intend to read all about their experiences as they post them. It never crossed my mind that I wasn't good enough for them!

I'm sorry you didn't make it, but let's all celebrate those who did. The Disboards are "The Internet's Largest and Friendliest Disney Community." Let's keep it that way...

Here, here...I agree momtomatthew! Thank you for saying what I wanted too but was put off...by I don't know...maybe the negativity????

 

[packerbeth]

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[ameemom]

I'm pretty bummed that I didn't get the email. I would have loved to be a part of the moms panel. I wonder how they choose.

btw congrats to those who did/will!!

 

[jojo14]

Add me to the list please. I just found out I made it to round two! Didn't make it last year, so this was a surprise.

 

[mmounsey]

Still waiting here...

I'm ready for my email please.

 

[cdotla]

Honestly, melizabeth, I think all of us who were heartbroken today by not finding emails in their in boxes felt the same disappointment you did.

I think most everyone who belongs to a Disney internet community like us feels a connection to Disney that is very difficult to explain to most others.

I am not embarrassed to admit that for the 2nd year in a row I became quite caught up with the entire application process and caught myself fantasizing more than I would care to admit of what it would be like to make it through the process.

But the truth is, as qualified as we are feel that we are for the position, I also think that there are a load of people out there who are every bit as qualified for the position as we give ourselves credit for.

I have no doubt that the task of short-listing almost 20,000 applications was no small task for those having to make those agonizing decisions. But they did pretty good in selecting last year's panel, didn't they?

Trust me...my heart breaks for all of us not lucky enough to get an email.

I also exchanged applications with another member on this thread whose application just blew me away. And guess what? She didn't get picked either!

At the end of the day, as emotional as this is, I think we have to remember that having a love and passion for Disney does not make us unique. There are many others who share this addiction and would be every bit as qualified for the role as we give ourselves credit for.

So what else is there to do but to be happy for them and grateful to them for keeping us posted on their experiences and taking us along for the ride!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Honestly, melizabeth, I think all of us who were heartbroken today by not finding emails in their in boxes felt the same disappointment you did.

I think most everyone who belongs to a Disney internet community like us feels a connection to Disney that is very difficult to explain to most others.

I am not embarrassed to admit that for the 2nd year in a row I became quite caught up with the entire application process and caught myself fantasizing more than I would care to admit of what it would be like to make it through the process.

But the truth is, as qualified as we are feel that we are for the position, I also think that there are a load of people out there who are every bit as qualified for the position as we give ourselves credit for.

I have no doubt that the task of short-listing almost 20,000 applications was no small task for those having to make those agonizing decisions. But they did pretty good in selecting last year's panel, didn't they?

Trust me...my heart breaks for all of us not lucky enough to get an email.

I also exchanged applications with another member on this thread whose application just blew me away. And guess what? She didn't get picked either!

At the end of the day, as emotional as this is, I think we have to remember that having a love and passion for Disney does not make us unique. There are many others who share this addiction and would be every bit as qualified for the role as we give ourselves credit for.

So what else is there to do but to be happy for them and grateful to them for keeping us posted on their experiences and taking us along for the ride!

Well said

 

[lacy1101]

My heartfelt congratulations to all you Moms Panel hopefuls!

 

[princessjordan]

Good Luck to all of you moving on to round 2!!

 

[DVCsince02]

Congratulations Round 2 Hopefuls:
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Mom2 2girlz
DisneyJo
KarenP99
PartyOf5
Piglette
Wingedheart
pjupton
wilma-bride
Not so Dumbo
jojo14

ETA - A lot of applicants when through the same frustrated and confused emotions last year.

 

[ReggieB]

Congratulations Round 2 Hopefuls:
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Mom2 2girlz
DisneyJo
KarenP99
PartyOf5
Piglette
Wingedheart
pjupton
wilma-bride
Not so Dumbo
jojo14

ETA - A lot of applicants when through the same frustrated and confused emotions last year.

Congrats to all that made it through to round 2, very exciting for you.

A big hug to all that didn't. I appreciate all the help that you do give here on the boards.

 

[MJAJmom]

Everybody's been waiting for this day.. congrats to those who made it to the second round -- how exciting that must have been to see that email in your inbox!!

 

[tinkNbelle14]

I haven't posted here, but I'm a long time reader/lurker.

I'm sorry I can't drink the koolaid. I'm very frustrated at not making it beyond the first round for the second time.

I have nothing against those who are moving on. I just can't understand, logically, why I was not chosen.

I kept within my word allotment. My grammar was stellar; I literally had an expert proof it before I sent it in. My experience is just as good, if not more extensive, than others that I've read about.

I guess I wish I could find out WHY I am such an unacceptable candidate.

Is it because I have only 2 children?
Is it because my children are pre-teen and teen, though they've been going to WDW for more than 9 years?
Is it because I don't fit a special slot that they are looking for?

I'd honestly like to know. Because if who I am, what my family make up is, doesn't fit the image that the MOMS Panel judges are looking for, I really would like to know.

If somehow I don't fit what they are looking for, there's no point in my applying. I can avoid the emotional attachment I had allowed myself to have for doing this job, a job that I would have done with my whole heart and soul, knowing that I could make a positive difference.

In reality, none of you have those answers. But it is frustrating to not know how you can make yourself a better candidate, especially when you can objectively look at what you have done, how you have presented yourself and know that what you gave was exceptional.

Thanks for listening. I'm back to lurkdom.

The one word that jumps out at me in this post is OBJECTIVELY. Do you seriously think you are being objective with this post? I'm just as qualified as you, my grammar was stellar as well, I have two kids ages 7 and 4 who have been 4 times in the last three years, and I still didn't get picked.

Your post is like the anti-Disney spirit. Be happy for those who were chosen and try again next year if you wish. If it causes you such emotional trauma, don't apply.

Just my two cents. Good luck to all who made it to the next round. I'll be trying again next year.