julia & nicks mom said:we just get to go to the press event - my dad said we are just being sucked in - I will take ANY excuse to go to Disney -
here is my mom's winning essay - it was in the shape of Mickey's profile - the picture is how it looked printed - here are the words
I am the Happiest Passholder on Earth As a Granny, I have had the honor of joining all of my grandkids on their first trip to Walt Disney World. Four of them, I had taken prior to this year. But the other three all decided to take their first trip this year. Becoming a pass- holder has given me the freedom to share this magical experience with them at my own pace. Nothing will compare to the joy I have shared at Disney World with my family. I always loved taking my own children to Disney and have been so delighted that they cherish those memories enough to return with their own children AND invite me. Watching their faces as they meet Mickey Mouse for the first time, trying to let them win at Buzz Lightyears Space Ranger Spin and realizing I didnt have to try, celebrating a birthday in Cinderellas Castle, sharing their first Mickey Bar, and watching their faces as Tinkerbell flew out of the castle during Wishes are all memories I will cherish. Disney World is the one place where a sixty year age difference really seems to have no affect on what we want to do. One of my granddaughters will be taking her 4th trip for her 4th birthday this year (I have been on them all) and I love that the thought of returning without me is just not a possibility in her mind. Because Granny and Disney World just seem so perfect together.
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Congratulations to your mom and to you!! That is a wonderful essay!
