bamajenn
Disney Snob
- Joined
- Aug 5, 2008
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- 124
My name is Jenn and I am a self proclaimed "Disney Freak". My friends however call me a "Disney Snob" which I think is probably closer to the truth. While I am obviously a fan of Disney Movies, my connection is honestly more with the WDW parks themselves.
At a young age my family began taking me on trips to Orlando and then about 20 years ago my grandparents moved to a home less than a mile from the entrance to Downtown Disney. This opened up more opportunities for trips to the parks obviously because it was combined with visits to see them. Now that they have both passed, my memories of these visits are bitter sweet.
I was 5 years old when Epcot opened and as a result the majority of my fond childhood memories are related to visits to that park in particular. Addtionally because it houses so many memories for me, I tend to be more active in wanting to preserve it's originality (I fought for the return of Figment, I cried when Horizons was tore down, I remember with longing WOM and the original Energy Pavillion... etc.).
Now as a mom to a wonderful 2-year old, I've had the oppportunity to once again see Disney through the eyes of a child. It's rekindled my love of some of the "tame" attractions and my desire to go as often as possible.
After living in Northeastern FL for 2 years and having APs, I had been spoiled, and now that I'm 9 hours from the magic I find myself needing these web communities to satisfy me. I'm a 2+ year member of the DWT forums and have been posting there forever but only just recently discovered The DIS Unplugged podcast and thought I'd hop over here and check it out. Unfortunately this is the one Disney forum I belong to that is blocked when I'm at work so I have only a few days a week to hop in. Still, I'm so happy to be here and can't wait to get in on the fun!
At a young age my family began taking me on trips to Orlando and then about 20 years ago my grandparents moved to a home less than a mile from the entrance to Downtown Disney. This opened up more opportunities for trips to the parks obviously because it was combined with visits to see them. Now that they have both passed, my memories of these visits are bitter sweet.
I was 5 years old when Epcot opened and as a result the majority of my fond childhood memories are related to visits to that park in particular. Addtionally because it houses so many memories for me, I tend to be more active in wanting to preserve it's originality (I fought for the return of Figment, I cried when Horizons was tore down, I remember with longing WOM and the original Energy Pavillion... etc.).
Now as a mom to a wonderful 2-year old, I've had the oppportunity to once again see Disney through the eyes of a child. It's rekindled my love of some of the "tame" attractions and my desire to go as often as possible.
After living in Northeastern FL for 2 years and having APs, I had been spoiled, and now that I'm 9 hours from the magic I find myself needing these web communities to satisfy me. I'm a 2+ year member of the DWT forums and have been posting there forever but only just recently discovered The DIS Unplugged podcast and thought I'd hop over here and check it out. Unfortunately this is the one Disney forum I belong to that is blocked when I'm at work so I have only a few days a week to hop in. Still, I'm so happy to be here and can't wait to get in on the fun!
and welcome!
