Disney Parks Moms Panel 2015

[palmtreelover]

1) I did a greeting but not a closing.
2) I was both general about some and specific on others, I guess. My answer was pretty short I think.

You know I barely thought about my R1 application. I hope I didn't overthink R2.

I guessed Nov 10th, too, but then talked myself out of it when I saw everyone else saying the 17th & 19th!

And I'm pretty irked that a couple of people decided their feelings are more important than anyone else's. But that's a separate post, if I decide to comment more on it at all.

But I really wanted to weigh in on your questions about the questions. Here's what I did...

1. I did add a greeting and name at the top of the two sample R2 Q's. (Didn't see R1 Q's because I had the MP FP+.) I also had a closing at the end, but did not sign my name. And now that you mention it, I suppose I probably should have, if it's supposed to be just like an actual Q to the site. Rats. (Guess I can use that as my excuse if I don't advance!)

2. I named four specific sources: Disney Parks blog, Disney Moms Panel page, and two third-party websites. Not room for much more when you name sources and why you use them.

So...there you have it!

Thank you, both, for your feedback. I was just curious what others did there. Kathy, I would totally not sweat the name thing. I just want to make sure I didn't look like an idiot by actually doing that, LOL. After all, I had to give up one of my precious words to do so! I also listed the Disney Parks Blog and Disney Parks Moms Panel as two of my sources. I would say that 'great minds think alike', but I'm sure at least 75% of us listed those.

 

[palmtreelover]

Updated:

1. 2010_Bride (WDW)
2. 3LittleMice (WDW)
3. 911shazza (WDW)
4. alc571
5. AnotherPrincess
6. anwellbo (WDW)
7. arbolita
8. arey89
9. BigTex71
10. Canadian Disney Mom
11. CantWait461308
12. cfourari
13. Cinderella16
14. Colleen27
15. compshu (WDW)
16. CraftyHooper
17. cruisecrasher (DCL)
18. dawn8179
19. DeerIsleDisney
20. DisneyDiva84
21. DisneyFans222 (WDW)
22. DisneyJeanie (WDW)
23. Disneykidder (DVC)
24. dizkrazkate (DVC)
25. dwfanatic (WDW)
26. Dwheels
27. elevenisnow
28. emjay28
29. EtaHissHiss
30. flaviarm
31. fairystepmother (DLR)
32. hlkeck (WDW)
33. HTHgal12
34. jbucci
35. JennaDeeDooDah
36. jheltz27 (DVC)
37. Jkpark
38. jretzlaff22
39. jstanton8
40. Jump4Joy8390 (WDW)
41. junebugs
42. kathyk671 (WDW)
43. Kayleejade
44. kcpinwdw
45. kellody1113
46. kimberwv (WDW)
47. kmb584
48. knoxtndvc (DVC)
49. lawyergirl
50. LCMeyer (WDW)
51. LillyBellesMommy
52. LisaCM614
53. LisaTex
54. longhorns2
55. lmbraun
56. LooRooMom
57. luvsTink
58. madge (WDW)
59. MadScientistAmy (WDW)
60. MagicalPix
61. Marshay
62. MckysMini
63. MDennis28 (DCL)
64. MeffysMom (WDW)
65. megan926
66. Meredith'sMom (WDW)
67. mjaclyn
68. modisneychick
69. Mom2PrincessesLinSy
70. momimouse27 (WDW)
71. Momtomouselover
72. MousekaReady
73. mrssmee (WDW)
74. nifferearly (WDW)
75. Onnie5000 (WDW)
76. palmbeachguy
77. palmtreelover (WDW)
78. PixieJenna
79. rabbruzzetti
80. RadioNate
81. rissyrynn (DCL)
82. royal.kate
83. sarahste (DVC)
84. Skampigirl
85. skx1122
86. Snowwhitebelle
87. Soccer and Swim Mom
88. SoPoSox
89. SparklingBlonde (DCL)
90. StarTrader (WDW)
91. stitch'sgirl
92. su_A_ve
93. SunshineTK (DVC)
94. sweetypie747
95. tburch
96. Texashokies
97. ticofan (DVC)
98. TinkerBelle_325
99. TinkRBell63 (WDW)
100. TLCdisneyfan
101. tofubeast (WDW)
102. tlseege
103. uccats97
104. Wallyanna (WDW)
105. WDWNerd
106. weedles
107. whositsandwhatsits
108. WickeeWickee
109. Winnie23
110. Winnie1014
111. wvhokie

Specialties:

WDW
2010_Bride
3LittleMice
911shazza
anwellbo
compshu
DisneyFans222
DisneyJeanie
dwfanatic
hlkeck
Jump4Joy8390
kathyk671
kimberwv
LCMeyer
madge
MadScientistAmy
MeffysMom
Meredith'sMom
momimouse27
mrssmee
nifferearly
Onnie5000
palmtreelover
StarTrader
TinkRBell63
tofubeast
Wallyanna

DVC
Disneykidder
dizkrazkate
jheltz27
knoxtndvc
sarahste
SunshineTK
ticofan

DCL
cruisecrasher
MDennis28
rissyrynn
SparklingBlonde

DLR
fairystepmother

 

[AnotherPrincess]

In regards to the questions, I did add a greeting on the sample questions and did add a closing, like, "Have a magical trip" or something to the like. I did not put my name at the end. I was sort of kicking myself for a few minutes over that one. It never dawned on me to do so until after I had submitted it. Then I felt better after I found a few instances in actual Moms Panel responses where the Panelist did not put her name at the end. I hope, again, consistency weighs more than doing it or not doing it.

As far as the sources question goes, I put some specific sources and some general sources. I did not put the Moms Panel page down because I second-guessed myself on that one. I thought, if we have the expertise to get on the Panel, then why would we need the Panel for help? I'm sure I overthought that one way too much.

 

[dsiind]

For anyone interested, I was interviewed this week on the Passporter Moms Podcast, with the panel search being part of the conversation.

PassPorter.com: http://www.passporter.com/podcast/passporter-moms-podcast11052014.php
iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=354168154

 

[kathyk671]

Thank you, both, for your feedback. I was just curious what others did there. Kathy, I would totally not sweat the name thing. I just want to make sure I didn't look like an idiot by actually doing that, LOL. After all, I had to give up one of my precious words to do so! I also listed the Disney Parks Blog and Disney Parks Moms Panel as two of my sources. I would say that 'great minds think alike', but I'm sure at least 75% of us listed those.

Thanks for the encouragement. It just never even occurred to me to sign my name. Next time, though...

Yeah, the DP blog and MP site seemed an obvious choice!

Just a few days away now!

 

[dizkrazkate]

For my sample questions I did use a greeting, a closing, and my name. I don't think after so many years of Catholic school that I could answer the question without those things. It would feel incomplete, and I don't think my teachers would approve. It would have actually made me anxious to leave it without those things, not because I think the search committee would be unhappy, but because if Mrs. Lasko, or Professor Cronin saw me leave it that way they would be displeased.

Funny side story about Professor Cronin. He was my freshman English teacher at Notre Dame in fall 1994. He was older than dirt, and not particularly politically correct. Twenty five years after coeducation, he was still unsure about women's usefulness in the classroom! After describing him to my dad, we made the realization that Professor Cronin had also been my dad's teacher for freshman English in the fall of 1966. I mentioned this to Professor Cronin during a meeting we had to discuss my paper (all students had to review every paper with him). He wheeled his chair around, and on the bookshelf behind him were rows of small blue books. And of course, he pulled 66'/67' off the shelf. I was pleased to learn that my grades were better than my dad's! How crazy is that! Anyway, Professor Cronin is gone now, but I still don't think he would like it if he found out I didn't have those parts to my answer!

 

[BigTex71]

On the sample MP questions, I used a greeting and a close - but I didn't sign my name. But now I know to not overlook that part for next year - if I make it that far.

I mentioned specific websites, blogs, Facebook pages, and people/things I follow on Twitter for the question asking about where we get our WDW news.

I am WDW specialty. I forgot to mention that a few pages back when I posted that I made it to the second round.

 

[dsnyluv]

Someone on the Facebook page posted a "Debbie downer" picture in regards to this and it made me laugh out loud... Just what popped to my mind when I read those tweets from Gary! I'm sure the people who emailed him just "snapped" under the pressure and didn't think about how it would effect Gary or the rest of us who enjoyed the clues. Stress makes some people do weird things, like apparently self-sabotage in this case. I am enjoying following the excitement, cheering all of us on, because after this is all over I still get to go to Disney World

I'm just catching up on this thread and I was the one with the snl Debbie downer picture

I'm a R2er for WDW

 

[alc571]

I think I forgot to mention, my specialty is also WDW.

For my "news about WDW" question, I didn't mention all the FB and Twitter accounts I follow because it would have taken up all my words.. lol. I just said I follow numerous "official" Disney pages and usernames, and then I listed DisneyParks.ca, Disney.com, D23.com, WDWNews.com and the Disney Parks Blog. I also mentioned the monthly newsletter emails I receive via my D23 and My Disney Experience accounts. I didn't actually mention the Disney Parks Moms Panel because it specified "news".

 

[kcpinwdw]

I'm just catching up on this thread and I was the one with the snl Debbie downer picture I'm a R2er for WDW

Yeah!!!! We are sympatico.

 

[CourtdesAnges]

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[palmtreelover]

It never dawned on me to do so until after I had submitted it. Then I felt better after I found a few instances in actual Moms Panel responses where the Panelist did not put her name at the end. I hope, again, consistency weighs more than doing it or not doing it.

It just never even occurred to me to sign my name. Next time, though...!

On the sample MP questions, I used a greeting and a close - but I didn't sign my name. But now I know to not overlook that part for next year - if I make it that far.

I'm sure it REALLY doesn't matter about the name, I was just curious if anyone else did it. I would imagine they cover those kinds of formalities in training and it would not be expected for purposes of the application.

For my sample questions I did use a greeting, a closing, and my name. I don't think after so many years of Catholic school that I could answer the question without those things. It would feel incomplete, and I don't think my teachers would approve. It would have actually made me anxious to leave it without those things, not because I think the search committee would be unhappy, but because if Mrs. Lasko, or Professor Cronin saw me leave it that way they would be displeased.

Funny side story about Professor Cronin. He was my freshman English teacher at Notre Dame in fall 1994. He was older than dirt, and not particularly politically correct. Twenty five years after coeducation, he was still unsure about women's usefulness in the classroom! After describing him to my dad, we made the realization that Professor Cronin had also been my dad's teacher for freshman English in the fall of 1966. I mentioned this to Professor Cronin during a meeting we had to discuss my paper (all students had to review every paper with him). He wheeled his chair around, and on the bookshelf behind him were rows of small blue books. And of course, he pulled 66'/67' off the shelf. I was pleased to learn that my grades were better than my dad's! How crazy is that! Anyway, Professor Cronin is gone now, but I still don't think he would like it if he found out I didn't have those parts to my answer!

Too funny about your professor and dad!

Please add me to the Disneyland Resort Round 2 list, and thank you, palmtreelover, for maintaining the list! I made it to Round 2 last year, and my journey ended there.

I've been reading the posts here and am loving all the great personalities.

Regarding the sample answers, I did include a very brief greeting and closing but also understand having chosen not to in this case to fit more substance into your answers.

Good luck to all! I can't wait 'til Tuesday to hear that many are moving to the next Round.

Yay, we've got a second person to add to DLR!

 

[palmtreelover]

Updated:

1. 2010_Bride (WDW)
2. 3LittleMice (WDW)
3. 911shazza (WDW)
4. alc571 (WDW)
5. AnotherPrincess
6. anwellbo (WDW)
7. arbolita
8. arey89
9. BigTex71 (WDW)
10. Canadian Disney Mom
11. CantWait461308
12. cfourari
13. Cinderella16
14. Colleen27
15. compshu (WDW)
16. CourtdesAnges (DLR)
17. CraftyHooper
18. cruisecrasher (DCL)
19. dawn8179
20. DeerIsleDisney
21. DisneyDiva84
22. DisneyFans222 (WDW)
23. DisneyJeanie (WDW)
24. Disneykidder (DVC)
25. dizkrazkate (DVC)
26. dsnyluv (WDW)
27. dwfanatic (WDW)
28. Dwheels
29. elevenisnow
30. emjay28
31. EtaHissHiss
32. flaviarm
33. fairystepmother (DLR)
34. hlkeck (WDW)
35. HTHgal12
36. jbucci
37. JennaDeeDooDah
38. jheltz27 (DVC)
39. Jkpark
40. jretzlaff22
41. jstanton8
42. Jump4Joy8390 (WDW)
43. junebugs
44. kathyk671 (WDW)
45. Kayleejade
46. kcpinwdw
47. kellody1113
48. kimberwv (WDW)
49. kmb584
50. knoxtndvc (DVC)
51. lawyergirl
52. LCMeyer (WDW)
53. LillyBellesMommy
54. LisaCM614
55. LisaTex
56. longhorns2
57. lmbraun
58. LooRooMom
59. luvsTink
60. madge (WDW)
61. MadScientistAmy (WDW)
62. MagicalPix
63. Marshay
64. MckysMini
65. MDennis28 (DCL)
66. MeffysMom (WDW)
67. megan926
68. Meredith'sMom (WDW)
69. mjaclyn
70. modisneychick
71. Mom2PrincessesLinSy
72. momimouse27 (WDW)
73. Momtomouselover
74. MousekaReady
75. mrssmee (WDW)
76. nifferearly (WDW)
77. Onnie5000 (WDW)
78. palmbeachguy
79. palmtreelover (WDW)
80. PixieJenna
81. rabbruzzetti
82. RadioNate
83. rissyrynn (DCL)
84. royal.kate
85. sarahste (DVC)
86. Skampigirl
87. skx1122
88. Snowwhitebelle
89. Soccer and Swim Mom
90. SoPoSox
91. SparklingBlonde (DCL)
92. StarTrader (WDW)
93. stitch'sgirl
94. su_A_ve
95. SunshineTK (DVC)
96. sweetypie747
97. tburch
98. Texashokies
99. ticofan (DVC)
100. TinkerBelle_325
101. TinkRBell63 (WDW)
102. TLCdisneyfan
103. tofubeast (WDW)
104. tlseege
105. uccats97
106. Wallyanna (WDW)
107. WDWNerd
108. weedles
109. whositsandwhatsits
110. WickeeWickee
111. Winnie23
112. Winnie1014
113. wvhokie

Specialties:

WDW
2010_Bride
3LittleMice
911shazza
alc571
anwellbo
BigTex71
compshu
DisneyFans222
DisneyJeanie
dsnyluv
dwfanatic
hlkeck
Jump4Joy8390
kathyk671
kimberwv
LCMeyer
madge
MadScientistAmy
MeffysMom
Meredith'sMom
momimouse27
mrssmee
nifferearly
Onnie5000
palmtreelover
StarTrader
TinkRBell63
tofubeast
Wallyanna

DVC
Disneykidder
dizkrazkate
jheltz27
knoxtndvc
sarahste
SunshineTK
ticofan

DCL
cruisecrasher
MDennis28
rissyrynn
SparklingBlonde

DLR
CourtdesAnges
fairystepmother

 

[palmtreelover]

I was looking at the names on the specialty listings and there are so few of DVC, DCL and DLR. Yes, I know there are many that don't participate on this thread, but I can't imagine that there are more than 3-4 times more in R2 than what's listed below (maybe more for DLR, though).

Anyhow, while those specialties probably have the same odds of making it on the panel as the WDW specialty (because less will get chosen), I think you all have great odds of going onto the next Round(s)!

Tuesday can't get here soon enough! Have a good weekend!

 

[CourtdesAnges]

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[dizkrazkate]

I was looking at the names on the specialty listings and there are so few of DVC, DCL and DLR. Yes, I know there are many that don't participate on this thread, but I can't imagine that there are more than 3-4 times more in R2 than what's listed below (maybe more for DLR, though).

Anyhow, while those specialties probably have the same odds of making it on the panel as the WDW specialty (because less will get chosen), I think you all have great odds of going onto the next Round(s)!

Tuesday can't get here soon enough! Have a good weekend!

FWIW, I have a DVC list going and I have 19 names. One or two might be doubled up (Not matching always being able to match screen names to real names). So I would make a guesstimate that there are probably 30 or so? I am also guessing they will only take one new panelist from that. Its possible they could take two, but my instinct tells me one.

Odds are hard to tell. I would think once in R2 it is pretty similar among all the specialties.

 

[Meredith'sMom]

I did add a greeting and sign my name, but I remember someone asking Gary about it on Twitter and he assured them it was fine either way.

 

[Meredith'sMom]

Duplicate--sorry!

 

[cruisecrasher]

Agreed. I know there are lots of wonderful DLR Panel hopefuls on Twitter. Thanks for adding me to the list here.

I have around 20 DCL from a Facebook group. I don't think that's everyone either as I haven't cross referenced. I think that covers all four listed here, though.

 

[kathyk671]

I didn't actually mention the Disney Parks Moms Panel because it specified "news".

I considered that, so I wrote it as "for vacation planning ideas" or something like that. I do read it a lot!