Chat with the Chief Magic Official

[Justin M]

Congrats Justin!

How exciting to be elected Chief Magic Official!

Thanks Betty Ann!

 

[disneytraveler]

Thanks for the photos Justin. I can see you are having a wonderful time
Steve

 

[Mickey1Fan]

Hi Justin,

Congratulations! From what I am reading, I think Disney chose a perfect CMO.

I too am looking forward to hearing about your adventures.

Leaving to visit the Dream CMO website......be back later

Lynda

 

[Luis Rodriguez]

Congratulations Justin!! Hope you have a Magical Year!!

We (myself, DW, and DD(5) ) will be traveling to WDW this Sept., to celebrate our daughter's 6th birthday. Until then, I'll be checking these boards green with envy!!

Hope to hear "inside" tips and trivia from you...

Regards,

Luis

 

[Blessed_wth_Triplets]

Congrats Justin! I checked out some of your links and am still confused as to what you actually do as CMO?? Are you there to help makes dreams come true, make them up, or does Disney do all that? Did you take a year off of work and do you live in Orlando?

 

[Lucky'sMom]

Hi Justin,

I watched your "win" on the computer a few weeks ago, and was so excited to see that you live in Seven Fields! We lived in Cranberry for 11 years and just moved down 228 to Mars/Valencia in Sept. So we are "neighbors"! I am so happy for you and for this fabulous year you have ahead. What an awesome experience. I was hoping you might be in the "world" during our trip (June 16-29) but it looks like you will be in the "land" during part of that time. Maybe I'll run into you at Giant Eagle instead! Congratulations and best wishes for this amazing year!

 

[Minnie Lor]

Hey Justin ~
I heard about this thread on the DisUnplugged podcast today and had to come over to say Congrats! I voted for you quite a bit and was thrilled for you when you won.

I'm looking forward to reading about you adventures. I heard you on Inside the Magic but I'll have to listen to Lou's podcast. I'm always behind on his podcasts.

I'm bummed that I missed seeing you for the Toy Story press opening. I had originally planned on being at the studios that day but changed my plans. I figured the studios would be mobbed that day. I got to ride Toy Story on Thursday the 22nd and LOVED it. I can't wait to ride it again in Oct. If you get a chance to meet the Imagineer's tell them it's

Once again, Congratulations and enjoy your magical year!

 

[winnapooh]

Hi Justin,
Congrats on the CMO! Sounds like it will be a lot of fun!

I recognized your name from the GCC marching band (I played flute, graduated in 2000), as well as some mutal friends of ours from Latrobe, so I thought I'd say hi!

-Lynn

 

[Justin M]

Thanks for the photos Justin. I can see you are having a wonderful time
Steve

Thanks Steve! You better believe I'm having a wonderful time!

Hi Justin,

Congratulations! From what I am reading, I think Disney chose a perfect CMO.

I too am looking forward to hearing about your adventures.

Leaving to visit the Dream CMO website......be back later

Lynda

Thank you so much, Lynda! Keep checking that Dream CMO website as I'll hopefully get them some more updates soon!

Congratulations Justin!! Hope you have a Magical Year!!

We (myself, DW, and DD(5) ) will be traveling to WDW this Sept., to celebrate our daughter's 6th birthday. Until then, I'll be checking these boards green with envy!!

Hope to hear "inside" tips and trivia from you...

Regards,

Luis

Wow! I think you are the first person from Venezuela to contact me = congratulations! (I wish I had a prize or something to give you!) I can't wait to hear about your trip with your daughter in September - I'm sure you will have a wonderful experience!

I'll keep you as posted with tips and updates as I can - but don't be afraid to ask a specific question if there is something on your mind!

 

[Justin M]

Congrats Justin! I checked out some of your links and am still confused as to what you actually do as CMO?? Are you there to help makes dreams come true, make them up, or does Disney do all that? Did you take a year off of work and do you live in Orlando?

Don't worry, you're not alone! That is one of the most frequently asked questions. As I post more on the Dream CMO website the details of the position will become a lot clearer.

No, I did not have to take a year off of work. Over the 12-month period I will make 8 trips to either Disneyland or Walt Disney World. I will have the opportunity to work with Dream Squad and help them create some of the incredible magical moments (but they provide most of the 'stuff!'). Throughout the year, however, I may have the chance to be a part of brainstorming and creating some of the dreams. I will also represent the Disney Parks and the Year of a Million Dreams at special events, press functions, and openings of new attractions. I still live near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

 

[Justin M]

Hi Justin,

I watched your "win" on the computer a few weeks ago, and was so excited to see that you live in Seven Fields! We lived in Cranberry for 11 years and just moved down 228 to Mars/Valencia in Sept. So we are "neighbors"! I am so happy for you and for this fabulous year you have ahead. What an awesome experience. I was hoping you might be in the "world" during our trip (June 16-29) but it looks like you will be in the "land" during part of that time. Maybe I'll run into you at Giant Eagle instead! Congratulations and best wishes for this amazing year!

Hi neighbor!!! I can't believe I just met someone who practically lives down the street from me! Thank you so much for your congratulations. I'm sure you will have a magical trip in June - be sure to come here and tell us all about it!

See you in the grocery store! You can usually find me shopping for brownie mix . . . weird, I know, but I love brownies!

 

[Justin M]

Hey Justin ~
I heard about this thread on the DisUnplugged podcast today and had to come over to say Congrats! I voted for you quite a bit and was thrilled for you when you won.

I'm looking forward to reading about you adventures. I heard you on Inside the Magic but I'll have to listen to Lou's podcast. I'm always behind on his podcasts.

I'm bummed that I missed seeing you for the Toy Story press opening. I had originally planned on being at the studios that day but changed my plans. I figured the studios would be mobbed that day. I got to ride Toy Story on Thursday the 22nd and LOVED it. I can't wait to ride it again in Oct. If you get a chance to meet the Imagineer's tell them it's

Once again, Congratulations and enjoy your magical year!

Thank you so much for the support and the votes! I haven't heard the latest DisUnplugged yet, so you are one up on me on that one!

I'm glad you enjoyed Toy Story Mania! I only had the chance to ride it twice and I can't wait to give it another shot (or six!). I had the chance to meet one of the principal designers - Kevin Rafferty - during the press event and I have a feeling I'll see him again at Disney's California Adventure in a few weeks. I'll make sure I let his team know you give it rave reviews!

 

[Justin M]

Hi Justin,
Congrats on the CMO! Sounds like it will be a lot of fun!

I recognized your name from the GCC marching band (I played flute, graduated in 2000), as well as some mutal friends of ours from Latrobe, so I thought I'd say hi!

-Lynn

Hi Lynn! Thanks so much for stopping by. A fellow Grover and a member of the band . . . wow . . . not to sound cliche here, but it really is a small world!

Please keep in touch!

 

[Amirah95]

Congrats Justin!!!!!

 

[Justin M]

Now that I have some idea how to post photos, I guess I should put those newly learned skills to use! While I'm working on uploading some from my most recent trip, here is a collection of random shots from the contests back in April. If you enjoy these, be sure to catch the videos on www.dreamcmo.com!

A couple of "Stroller Derby" action shots . . .

 

[Justin M]

These are from before and during the "Loudest Crowd" competition on Main Street!

 

[Justin M]

Here's a picture from the 'Tip Board' portion of the "Know the Show" competition. This couple were 'plants' sent to try and throw us off our game . . . I didn't realize I had reacted quite that strongly!

And here is one with my wife and my sister-in-law after the face-painting competition!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

congratulations Justin! You are the envy of all of us here! It seems like such a wonderful "job"! I bet you are cherishing every moment of this. Thanks for sharing with us. I love seeing your pics and hope to see more of them in the future.

 

[Justin M]

And finally . . .just for the fun of it . . . here is proof that I've been a Disney fan (Mickey in particular!) for a very long time! This is me - with my two sisters - at Walt Disney World when I was five years old. Thanks for indulging me!

Yes, I'm the one gazing up adoringly at Mickey!

 

[Justin M]

Congrats Justin!!!!!

Thanks Amirah!