Disney Parks Moms Panel 2015

[LCMeyer]

Submitted my R2 yesterday at 10pm. Super quick upload! Good luck to all those in R2!!!

 

[palmtreelover]

In trying to think like someone on the committee, how much weight do you think is put on the video component of the application? I am sure personality is important but do you think they are after someone with the "Disney look", someone that can answer the question fluently on camera, people that appear on camera well for promotional videos? If we only knew what was going through their heads!

Carrie

No use thinking about the bolded -- no way we could possibly know.

As of midnight last night, Round 2 is officially out of my hands!! I'm relieved and terrified at the same time. I keep going over and over my answers because I'm so worried I made a grammatical error somewhere. I can't wait to see who moves on to Round 3!! SO excited for everyone!

I had initially typed my answers into MS Word and wrote down my word count so I could compare it to what I was typing into the application to make sure I didn't accidentally miss/add a word. The only discrepancy I had was on the last question re: the sources. I had decided to add a word to that section, but my word count didn't change from what I had originally wrote down, so I was certain I was missing a word somewhere. I kept proofreading, but couldn't figure where I went wrong (if I did). That really bugs me.

Also, I did tweak some of the other answers I had originally prepared as I was typing them, but after proofreading so many times, I fear I overlooked something.

I haven't joined any other groups (FB, etc.) because I don't want to become more obsessed with the process than I already am. I'm content posting on here and lurking on Twitter.

Seeing the questions posed to Gary on Twitter over the last few days makes me realize just how stiff the competition will be. There are going to be a lot of thoughtful responses and some terrific videos.

 

[Marshay]

I made it to round 2, too. This is my 2nd time at around 2.

Thanks!

 

[madge]

all in, all done with 12 minutes to spare!

and now we wait ... good luck to everyone!

 

[Canadian Disney Mom]

This weekend was just nutty!! I submitted my R2 application this morning. I did all my questions last night but did not get a chance to do the video until this AM.

Best of luck to everyone!!

 

[mjaclyn]

Quick question: Has anyone on here made it to Round 3 more than once?

I was thinking about what this process has been like for me during the past 8 years, and what the best and worst parts of it have been...

BEST:
The Work. I actually really love writing and coming up with creative ways to answer the essay questions. I also have a lot of fun doing the video. I know a lot of people say that's the worst part for them, but I actually surprise myself sometimes that I can deliver something that is completely scripted in a way that you wouldn't necessarily think that.

WORST:
The waiting. I am not an impatient person. I know that good things come to those who wait and that time often gives you an opportunity to reflect on the process. However, for some reason every September through November becomes the LONGEST three months of my entire life!!

WHAT I WISH:
If we could choose one thing to take away from all of this when everything is said and done, I would LOVE to have some insight from the judging committee as to why I wasn't selected. I know that most of the judging is very subjective, but if I didn't make it because of something I could change - like a spelling error or I didn't use the right nomenclature, I'd like to know. If it's something that can't be changed - my personal style of writing or something else, I'd like to know that as well, so that I don't put myself through this process again if I'm just not the right fit.

Well, I think I've thought about this way too much for an early Tuesday morning!! LOL No matter what happens this year, I am SO EXCITED to still be in the running and I can't wait to see who makes it to R3, R4 and onto the panel!! Of the complete roller coaster of emotions I've experienced so far, I am definitely more NERVOCITED than anything else!!!

 

[StarTrader]

palmtreelover - Please add me to the list. I was much more active on the DisBoards MP thread last year and the daily checking really upped my anxiety. This year I subscribed to the e-mail update and I think it's been a smoother ride for me. I'm more active on twitter (jrkjtm) because I like the bursts of activity.

Last year there were approximately 3 weeks between R2 submission and R3 notices. Not sure what the impact of a R4 this year will have, but at least it's a ballpark time-frame.

Best of luck to everyone!

Here's the latest count I have (for those on this thread) as of 10/27 at 9:30 a.m.:


1. 2010_Bride
2. alc571
3. AnotherPrincess
4. arbolita
5. arey89
6. BigTex71
7. Canadian Disney Mom
8. CantWait461308
9. cfourari
10. Cinderella16
11. Colleen27
12. compshu
13. CraftyHooper
14. cruisecrasher
15. dawn8179
16. DeerIsleDisney
17. DisneyDiva84
18. DisneyFans222
19. DisneyJeanie
20. dizkrazkate
21. Dwheels
22. elevenisnow
23. EtaHissHiss
24. fairystepmother
25. HTHgal12
26. jbucci
27. JennaDeeDooDah
28. jheltz27
29. Jkpark
30. jretzlaff22
31. jstanton8
32. Jump4Joy8390
33. junebugs
34. kathyk671
35. Kayleejade
36. kcpinwdw
37. kellody1113
38. kimberwv
39. kmb584
40. lawyergirl
41. LCMeyer
42. LillyBellesMommy
43. LisaCM614
44. LisaTex
45. lmbraun
46. LooRooMom
47. luvsTink
48. madge
49. MagicalPix
50. MckysMini
51. MDennis28
52. MeffysMom
53. megan926
54. mjaclyn
55. modisneychick
56. Mom2PrincessesLinSy
57. momimouse27
58. Momtomouselover
59. MousekaReady
60. Onnie5000
61. palmbeachguy
62. palmtreelover
63. PixieJenna
64. rabbruzzetti
65. rissyrynn
66. royal.kate
67. Skampigirl
68. skx1122
69. Snowwhitebelle
70. Soccer and Swim Mom
71. SparklingBlonde
72. stitch'sgirl
73. su_A_ve
74. SunshineTK
75. sweetypie747
76. tburch
77. Texashokies
78. ticofan
79. TinkerBelle_325
80. TLCdisneyfan
81. tofubeast
82. tlseege
83. uccats97
84. WDWNerd
85. weedles
86. whositsandwhatsits
87. WickeeWickee
88. Winnie23
89. Winnie1014
90. wvhokie

 

[PixieJenna]

So, I think I blew it on my Video submission. I was looking through the ones posted on facebook and everyone is so incredible. Since this is my first year, I had no idea what they wanted in the video, therefore I kind of went down the "corny" route. Oops! Well, at least the judging committee will have a good laugh.

Soooo embarrassed, LOL!

 

[MckysMini]

So, I think I blew it on my Video submission. I was looking through the ones posted on facebook and everyone is so incredible. Since this is my first year, I had no idea what they wanted in the video, therefore I kind of went down the "corny" route. Oops! Well, at least the judging committee will have a good laugh.

Soooo embarrassed, LOL!

Disney is all about Mickey ears and comes complete with it's own language. it's the epitome of corny!! Don't be so hard on yourself, it's great I'm sure!

 

[madge]

So, I think I blew it on my Video submission. I was looking through the ones posted on facebook and everyone is so incredible. Since this is my first year, I had no idea what they wanted in the video, therefore I kind of went down the "corny" route. Oops! Well, at least the judging committee will have a good laugh.

Soooo embarrassed, LOL!

there are quite a few standouts on the Facebook page -- I'm glad I'm not competing against some of them.

I didn't love mine, but I didn't hate it after watching other videos. that surprised me. I was fully prepared to be really down after hearing questions of background music and editing software. Most of them were just regular.

 

[dizkrazkate]

Just checking in! It seems as social media has evolved, the FB page is really where all the action is happening this year. I remember when most of the activity was over here. I am actually not a big DisBoards kinda gal, but I created my account just for this time of year, and I still enjoy seeing what is going on in the thread.

I submitted Sunday night. Thankfully, I did not have any timing out issues as some did. I was very happy with what I submitted. Now, of course, comes the second guessing. I love having the FB group to help pass the time, and connect with others that are as obsessed as I am, but it also leads to anxiety when you realize how fantastic the competition really is. Once you are at this point, the majority of the folks in Round 2 really would all be wonderful panelists. I can only imagine how difficult it must be for the selection committee to choose!

I struggle with trying to creatively answer the same type of questions each year. I absolutely see the value in the "tell us a little about yourself" question, but I do believe that this year is the 6th time I have attempted to answer that question in 100 words or less. I took a slightly different angle this year, and just focused on one aspect of myself and personality, rather than trying to squish my entire self into 100 words. While the aspect I focused on is one that is very important to me, now that I am reading everyone else's I'm feeling doubtful. Maybe I should have gone for the conventional answer. I wish I knew if they took a peek back at your old applications at some of those questions just to get to know a bit more about you. Then again, I really dislike one of my applications from a few years ago. I never made it out of R1 that year, after making R2 the year prior. Looking back at that year's answers, I came off as a bit snobby. Even though that wasn't the tone I was meaning when I wrote it, when I looked back at it later it jumped out at me. But, it was too late. That was the one year I took the "just sit down in one sitting and write what comes to you" approach. I'll never do that again!

I hope all of you are remaining calm and happy. We are enjoying the last few beautiful days of fall. Yesterday I got in a run, in a tank top, in Northern Indiana, in OCTOBER! It was a simply perfect autumn day. Hoping the wait goes quickly for everyone!

 

[momimouse27]

Oh, there are application videos posted somewhere? That would really make me feel awful...I know mine wouldn't even compare. I basically just answered the question

 

[emjay28]

If you are still adding R2 names, can you please add me?

 

[ticofan]

Here's the latest count I have (for those on this thread) as of 10/27 at 9:30 a.m.:

1. 2010_Bride
90. wvhokie

Thank you for posting this list!! Wow!! Close to 100. I bet half of you all make it to Round 3.

Good luck to everyone!! ...

 

[palmtreelover]

I remember when I made it to R2 two years ago, several people posted links to their videos on the Moms Panel thread here on the DIS. In a way, it makes you more anxious, but by the same token, you see that you're probably no worse or no better than anyone else. So, on the FB group, are people posting their essay question answers, too, or just their videos?

 

[palmtreelover]

Thank you for posting this list!! Wow!! Close to 100. I bet half of you all make it to Round 3.

Good luck to everyone!! ...

I wish we knew how many weren't on this thread, though!

 

[palmtreelover]

Okay, latest update:

1. 2010_Bride
2. alc571
3. AnotherPrincess
4. arbolita
5. arey89
6. BigTex71
7. Canadian Disney Mom
8. CantWait461308
9. cfourari
10. Cinderella16
11. Colleen27
12. compshu
13. CraftyHooper
14. cruisecrasher
15. dawn8179
16. DeerIsleDisney
17. DisneyDiva84
18. DisneyFans222
19. DisneyJeanie
20. dizkrazkate
21. Dwheels
22. elevenisnow
23. emjay28
24. EtaHissHiss
25. fairystepmother
26. HTHgal12
27. jbucci
28. JennaDeeDooDah
29. jheltz27
30. Jkpark
31. jretzlaff22
32. jstanton8
33. Jump4Joy8390
34. junebugs
35. kathyk671
36. Kayleejade
37. kcpinwdw
38. kellody1113
39. kimberwv
40. kmb584
41. lawyergirl
42. LCMeyer
43. LillyBellesMommy
44. LisaCM614
45. LisaTex
46. lmbraun
47. LooRooMom
48. luvsTink
49. madge
50. MagicalPix
51. Marshay
52. MckysMini
53. MDennis28
54. MeffysMom
55. megan926
56. mjaclyn
57. modisneychick
58. Mom2PrincessesLinSy
59. momimouse27
60. Momtomouselover
61. MousekaReady
62. Onnie5000
63. palmbeachguy
64. palmtreelover
65. PixieJenna
66. rabbruzzetti
67. rissyrynn
68. royal.kate
69. Skampigirl
70. skx1122
71. Snowwhitebelle
72. Soccer and Swim Mom
73. SparklingBlonde
74. StarTrader
75. stitch'sgirl
76. su_A_ve
77. SunshineTK
78. sweetypie747
79. tburch
80. Texashokies
81. ticofan
82. TinkerBelle_325
83. TLCdisneyfan
84. tofubeast
85. tlseege
86. uccats97
87. WDWNerd
88. weedles
89. whositsandwhatsits
90. WickeeWickee
91. Winnie23
92. Winnie1014
93. wvhokie

To kill time in the waiting room, I'd be happy to list everyone's specialties next to their screen names and then separate the specialties in a new listing, if you want. If so, just post your specialty.

 

[AnotherPrincess]

I refuse to look at the videos or post mine. I am not going to put myself through psyching myself out like that. I am mostly happy with what I submitted to the committee. I was sick when I did the video, and I do wish I had waited 2 days before filming. I think I could have sent something I'm totally happy with as opposed to mostly happy with. On both of the sample questions, there were other things I would have liked to have included. However, with very restrictive word counts, decisions had to be made. I can honestly say, other than waiting 2 more days to film, I did everything I could do. I poured my heart and soul into it, I've not noticed any glaring mistakes, I like what I wrote even more every time I read it, and I'm at peace. I'm either right for the panel or I'm not. I don't believe I did anything to shoot myself in the foot. Do I think I'll advance? I don't know. I go back and forth between "there is no way" and "it could be possible." The great thing about this competition is that we are only competing with ourselves. It's completely up to each of us to make it or not. If I don't make it, it won't be because someone else was better. It will be because I was not what they were looking for. I am not going to destroy what peace I have with my submission by comparing myself to others, when I truly believe it's irrelevant.

 

[compshu]

Walt Disney World Resort.

 

[mrssmee]

Add me to the Round 2 list for WDW. I've been involved in the Facebook group rather than this thread, however I do miss the days when I'd have several pages of posts to catch up on over here every time I logged in! I guess Facebook and Twitter really have taken over.