CMO TOP 10 Announced

[fleagle]

ANNOUNCER: Final question for the general round: We've asked RABBIT to not come on stage due to time considerations.

RABBIT: {offstage} OUTRAGEOUS!!!!

Question #9: Finish this sentence: My year as CMO would not be complete without _________?

 

[Justin M]

With our next question, please welcome, the Squirrel from The Emperor's New Groove!

{SQUIRREL scampers in}

SQUIRREL: squeeky, squeak, squeekum... squeeeeky, squeek, squeek, crizzle, squeek.

{audience looks dazed and confused}

KRONK {offstage} COMING THROUGH!!!!

{He rushes on}

KRONK: I can translate:


Question #8: The afternoon parade is having technical difficulties. As CMO, you've just been told to entertain the crowd on Main Street, to buy some time. What do you do, to not only entertain, but to make some magical experiences for some guests?

I quickly jump into action, using my big smile and obnoxiously loud voice to grab everyone’s attention. Plucking several ‘victims’ from the crowd (willing victims of course!) we organize an impromptu Disney spirit dance contest. The candidates have been selected to represent all ages so that everyone has someone to root for.

We get the rest of the crowd involved by asking them to provide the music – and what other choice could we make than the universally loved and eternally memorized them from ‘it’s a small world’. So, with me laying down some phat beats (oh wait, I can’t do that) and the crowd belting out their favorite theme park attraction song, we have our contestants bust a move and we reward each one with hearty applause, a free pin or mouse ears, and (depending on their size and age!) a chance to watch the parade from a prime spot while sitting on my shoulders.

(I cannot substantiate the rumor that Fleagle would be present doing the Funky Salmon, however. What a gift that would be to all of us, really.) Love ya, man!

 

[meggin]

With our next question, please welcome Howie Mandel!

{Howie enters surrounded by 26 leggy supermodels carrying numbered cases}

HOWIE: Ok candidates, Disney has got a deal for you. Let's open up one case.

DONALD DUCK {from the audience}: NUMBER ONE! FOR ME! DONALD DUCK, NUMBER ONE!

HOWIE: Ok...Svetlana, open your case.

{Svetlana opens her case to reveal $1,000}

DONALD: I WON! I WON! QQQWHWHWHWQQQWHWW!!!!!

HOWIE: No, Donald, we're going to use that amount in our next question.

DONALD: OH PHOOEY!

Question #7: If Disney comes to you on your first day as CMO and offers you the chance to create your own prize for YOAMD, with a $1,000 cost limit, what would you do?

haha!! well, donald? deal, or no deal?

Golly, these questions are TOUGH!! I have so many of these ideas written down from before the top 20 interview, it's hard to narrow it down....

hmmmmmmm......Ok, this is just one of many:

I would do a full immersion "Starring Storytime" day with a child. I'd find a kid (between 4-6) staying at one of the resorts who had never been to Disney before and ask them, "if you could be any Disney character for a day, who would it be?" After I got the response, I would have that character's costume (a premium costume--if wardrobe had to make one, they would) waiting for the child at the hotel along with an invitation to their own private set at the Magic Kingdom. At the designated time, I would have characters appropriate to that child's story escort him/her and the rest of the family to the Magic Kingdom. All the cast members the child encountered would refer to the child as his/her character name (and not their real name). Once inside the park, the child would be escorted to his/her "set" (backdrops like the fantastic ones Patrick created" for photos and to re-enact a scene from his/her story. At the end of the photo session, the family would resume their day at the MK with VIP status, even riding in the parades....

I hope I explained that well....It's a clear mini-movie in my mind...

 

[wotruba-disney]

As someone who has just lost a boatload of weight, I ALSO think about eating in the Park all the time too!!!

You just got some votes from me --- cause I am hungry!!!!

Yay - Vote for me!! We're in the same fan club together.

 

[Doombuggy1969]

Question #7: If Disney comes to you on your first day as CMO and offers you the chance to create your own prize for YOAMD, with a $1,000 cost limit, what would you do?

A private dining experience with your choice of Disney characters. I mean hey...free food AND Disney charcters...COME ON!!!

 

[Justin M]

haha!! well, donald? deal, or no deal?

Golly, these questions are TOUGH!! I have so many of these ideas written down from before the top 20 interview, it's hard to narrow it down....

hmmmmmmm......Ok, this is just one of many:

I would do a full immersion "Starring Storytime" day with a child. I'd find a kid (between 4-6) staying at one of the resorts who had never been to Disney before and ask them, "if you could be any Disney character for a day, who would it be?" After I got the response, I would have that character's costume (a premium costume--if wardrobe had to make one, they would) waiting for the child at the hotel along with an invitation to their own private set at the Magic Kingdom. At the designated time, I would have characters appropriate to that child's story escort him/her and the rest of the family to the Magic Kingdom. All the cast members the child encountered would refer to the child as his/her character name (and not their real name). Once inside the park, the child would be escorted to his/her "set" (backdrops like the fantastic ones Patrick created" for photos and to re-enact a scene from his/her story. At the end of the photo session, the family would resume their day at the MK with VIP status, even riding in the parades....

I hope I explained that well....It's a clear mini-movie in my mind...

You explained that very well! I can almost hear the score and smell the popcorn in the mini-movie theater now . . .

Just kidding! Love the idea, though!

 

[Doombuggy1969]

Question #8: The afternoon parade is having technical difficulties. As CMO, you've just been told to entertain the crowd on Main Street, to buy some time. What do you do, to not only entertain, but to make some magical experiences for some guests?

A sing along! How awesome an experience would it be for you as a guest to sing some of your favorite Disney songs with 1000's of other people. I'd run up and down the street rousing everyone into song. Can you imagine how cool it would be to hear 2000 people all singing Yo Ho at the top of their lungs!

 

[kennythepirate]

A private dining experience with your choice of Disney characters. I mean hey...free food AND Disney charcters...COME ON!!!

Goofy's Kitchen is my all-time fav!

 

[DISgeeksfromDC]

(I cannot substantiate the rumor that Fleagle would be present doing the Funky Salmon, however. What a gift that would be to all of us, really.) Love ya, man!

We likes the Funky!

 

[fleagle]

{EEYORE walks onto the stage}

EEYORE: As you know, I was chosen to represent The Pity Party in this campaign. Kinda figures that my candidate didn't make it through. Oh well... what did I expect?

I'm supposed to tell you that we will now have questions directed to individual candidates. Please welcome back, Fleagle. My candidate. I sure backed the wrong horse there. Oh well.

FLEAGLE: Sorry Eeyore.

EEYORE: Don't worry about it.

FLEAGLE: These individual questions are designed to be tough ones! You guys have done FANTASTIC jobs so far, so I have no doubt you'll ace this part as well.

I'm going to rapid fire these... just quote your own question and post whenever you like!

I'm going to post the individual questions to Tangela and Jennifer first, in case you guys make it here later and want to answer:

 

[Justin M]

ANNOUNCER: Final question for the general round: We've asked RABBIT to not come on stage due to time considerations.

RABBIT: {offstage} OUTRAGEOUS!!!!

Question #9: Finish this sentence: My year as CMO would not be complete without _________?

Seeing as many smiles, hearing as many laughs, and sharing as many dreams as possible. I don’t want to leave any smile unsmiled, any laugh unlaughed, or any dream unfulfilled (you thought I was going to say undreamt, didn’t you? ).

I officially think that was my shortest answer of the night. Thanks for including a fill-in-the-blank! (now, if ony there were some multiple choice questions that didn't require an 'explanation'! ) Kidding, guys. I love the questions!

 

[kennythepirate]

A sing along! How awesome an experience would it be for you as a guest to sing some of your favorite Disney songs with 1000's of other people. I'd run up and down the street rousing everyone into song. Can you imagine how cool it would be to hear 2000 people all singing Yo Ho at the top of their lungs!

Yer appealin' to me piratin' ways, I be likin' that mate!

 

[Doombuggy1969]

Question #9: Finish this sentence: My year as CMO would not be complete without _________?

Making my mark, and leaving a long trail of happy guests with some great memories!

 

[fleagle]

TANGELA'S INDIVIDUAL QUESTION:

You mention your creative qualifications in your video, however, your video has been described as the most "business-like." What creative ideas will you bring to the position of CMO?

 

[fleagle]

JENNIFER'S INDIVIDUAL QUESTION:

You are one of the few in the Top 10 who didn’t use any sort of “gimmick” in your video. Why do you think your video was able to make it through when others may have had more of an identifiable hook?

 

[kdunkin]

Candidates, don't worry if you fall behind.* Just quote the question you are answering and all will be well.* I'm sure that we will all have to go back and read through this many times over.You guys are doing GREAT!!!Stage Manager to Dressing Room 6... Mrs. Fleagle to Dressing Room 6.* Bring some WP-40.* Winnie is stuck in the honey pot again!

Thank you, Fleagle!* I'm with you, Justin (and you're waaaaaay ahead of me, Mr. Typaspeedyosity ), "must type faster...must type faster."* Yes, thank the Lord for mothers who made us learn to type.* Okay...deep breath.* I'm actually going to go back to my "Individual Question" now.* Thanks again for the breather.*

 

[wotruba-disney]

Question #9: Finish this sentence: My year as CMO would not be complete without _________?

. . . . . meeting Tinker Bell.

 

[fleagle]

JUSTIN'S INDIVIDUAL QUESTION:

You say in your bio: "I constantly dream up new events, experiences, or even moments when the people I encounter can join together and share in a memorable, life-changing adventure."

What new events and experiences have you dreamed up since learning that you are in the Top 10?

 

[meggin]

With our next question, please welcome, the Squirrel from The Emperor's New Groove!

{SQUIRREL scampers in}

SQUIRREL: squeeky, squeak, squeekum... squeeeeky, squeek, squeek, crizzle, squeek.

{audience looks dazed and confused}

KRONK {offstage} COMING THROUGH!!!!

{He rushes on}

KRONK: I can translate:


Question #8: The afternoon parade is having technical difficulties. As CMO, you've just been told to entertain the crowd on Main Street, to buy some time. What do you do, to not only entertain, but to make some magical experiences for some guests?

yep, I'm with Justin. I got home LATE from church, so I only had time to think about my responses to the first few questions. EEEK!!

I would get up in front of everyone and tell them that I had a special message from a special guest. I would hold my clasped hands up and tell them that I held Tinkerbell in them and that she had something special to tell them. I would hold "Tink" up to my ears, and let them know how happy she was that they had all come, and that some of the parade performers needed some pixie dust to get going. I would then ask the crowd what some of their happy thoughts were. I would let them know if they went up to a cast member and tell them their happy thought of the day after the parade, they would receive a mickey sticker. Then, I would hold up Tinkerbell to my ear, and tell the crowd that the parade could start with their help. On the count of three, I would ask everyone to shout out their happy thoughts all at once and realease Tinkerbell into the sky-- which would be the cue for the delayed parade to start.

 

[fleagle]

AMY KATE'S INDIVIDUAL QUESTION:

Who has the most rabid fans, Star Trek or Disney?

And her answer:

Disney fans are way more fanatical! Star Trek fans are often hesitant to admit their passion. Disney fans wear it on their sleeves. And their hats. And their Cars. And they pass it on to their kids. How many little Spocks do you see in Preschools? Now count Disney characters. Yeah. Disney fans are way more committed, hands down.