Moms Panel Results!?

[pktflack]

Let me say, The Mom's panel was a misnomer. In the fine print, they acknowledged that it was open to all, not just Moms. I think Disney was indulging in some old-fashioned sexism, where men couldn't possibly enjoy planning a Disney vacation and/or women are the only people who are stay-at-home/have the extra time to devote to an online panel. I don't believe the responses were that personalized, as mine was addressed to my husband, who's name is on the profile. I've decided to take it as his rejection, not mine.

 

[bluefairy13]

Can I please ask a stupid question, pretty please? Am I the only one that never heard anything? If this has been discussed already, sorry, but I am working and don't have the time right now to check.

 

[Shell0616]

I just got my rejection letter ( 10:41 am) Yes, I am very disapointed, I would even say a little bit sad but I am not bitter toward Disney. This was a non-paid, volunteer program and they are under no obligation to tell me what they are looking for. This is their game and they can play it how they want to.

Yes, there are many people here who have many many post's but that doesnt mean that they expressed themselves well or that they came across as being what ever it is Disney wanted. Disney is the one selecting and they can change their rules any time they want to.

I apologize if I am reading some of these the wrong way but the tone of this thread IMHO seems to have gone toward the negative.

I'd like to say congrats to the New Disney Mom's and Dads! I am SUPER jealous but also very happy for you!!! hehehe

 

[WannaBeInWDW]

Can I please ask a stupid question, pretty please? Am I the only one that never heard anything? If this has been discussed already, sorry, but I am working and don't have the time right now to check.

I still haven't heard anything. I wrote it up for my mom and nothing. She doesn't have email so it's linked to mine.

 

[TravelinGal]

I just got the big No letter today (10/19 @ 10:43am) -- I'm sure they're just going out in some sort of batch system.

 

[dfsc]

I've been following this thread (since I first posted my acceptance) and know many of you are curious about the selection process. Who knows????? I do not know that my essay stood out any more than the hundreds of Disney veterans who applied. I do believe that I did my best answering their questions with as few words as possible so that I could have words left to pour my passion for WDW into the essay. I felt I was not ever competing against 10,000 applicants, but simply against other moms who have young children like me. I knew many applicants would surpass me in every question because of their number of trips, expertise, and love for WDW. I knew I had to find something to make my essay stand out. I felt I accomplished this not because of the STRIPES I bear on my sleeves but because my heart was on my sleeve. I did the best I could with what I personally have to share with the Disney Family.

Two weeks ago my husband and I took our first trip to Disney without the kids to celebrate our 9th anniversary and enjoy the F&WF. October 3rd we were selected to be the Grand Marshall's in the MK parade. As we waved I had hundreds of children, adults and CM's look straight into my eyes, smile and wave vigorously at ME! I was overwhelmed and near tears the entire time. I knew these strangers did not envy me but shared in my joy and knew that they could be the next ones chosen for the honor to start the afternoon parade. You may not have been selected for this Disney contest but I believe your moment is coming!

I do not know if I will make it to the Disney Mom Panel. I will give it my best shot! I hope the chosen few will enjoy the moment and have thousands of smiles and waves from those of us who share in their joy. I will be one of the first to stand up and congratulate them!!

I'm new to this board and have learned so much in the past 6 months. I thank this board and others like allears who have helped me plan countless trips for myself, friends and family. Without the helpful answers to so many of my questions I would not have had so many wonderful trips.

 

[WannaBeInWDW]

I've been following this thread (since I first posted my acceptance) and know many of you are curious about the selection process. Who knows????? I do not know that my essay stood out any more than the hundreds of Disney veterans who applied. I do believe that I did my best answering their questions with as few words as possible so that I could have words left to pour my passion for WDW into the essay. I felt I was not ever competing against 10,000 applicants, but simply against other moms who have young children like me. I knew many applicants would surpass me in every question because of their number of trips, expertise, and love for WDW. I knew I had to find something to make my essay stand out. I felt I accomplished this not because of the STRIPES I bear on my sleeves but because my heart was on my sleeve. I did the best I could with what I personally have to share with the Disney Family.

Two weeks ago my husband and I took our first trip to Disney without the kids to celebrate our 9th anniversary and enjoy the F&WF. October 3rd we were selected to be the Grand Marshall's in the MK parade. As we waved I had hundreds of children, adults and CM's look straight into my eyes, smile and wave vigorously at ME! I was overwhelmed and near tears the entire time. I knew these strangers did not envy me but shared in my joy and knew that they could be the next ones chosen for the honor to start the afternoon parade. You may not have been selected for this Disney contest but I believe your moment is coming!

I do not know if I will make it to the Disney Mom Panel. I will give it my best shot! I hope the chosen few will enjoy the moment and have thousands of smiles and waves from those of us who share in their joy. I will be one of the first to stand up and congratulate them!!

I'm new to this board and have learned so much in the past 6 months. I thank this board and others like allears who have helped me plan countless trips for myself, friends and family. Without the helpful answers to so many of my questions I would not have had so many wonderful trips.

That was just such a nice post. It really bought a smile to my face (on this rainy day) because that's what Disney is all about!!!

Good luck!!!!!!

 

[teentoddlermom]

Ok, I am a double loser!!!!!!!!!!
1.
I get the reject email today.
2.
I have a iMac desktop (purchased in '06) and cannot open the free gift of the notepad and listmaker! Double Loser!
If anyone has a iMac and was able to open and use the files would you PM me how you did it?
Thanks

 

[samnbilly]

I got my rejection letter too, but I really only felt ONE THING- I think I would have preferred to get a 40% off rack rate for another trip than get an yes from the Mom's panel. What is wrong with me?
I feel so much better at least getting an acknowledgement letter from Disney. I thought it was nice to at least know either way. Still hoping to get an email code, so I can plan another trip. I'm leaving soon, but already thinking when can I go back?
Congratulations to all of the moms/dads who made it to the next round, and I hope to be able to see one of the DIS Boards members make it to the panel.

 

[DVCsince02]

I finally got my rejection letter today. Oh well.....

Looks like 20(ish) posters made it to round 2 so far. Congratulations and please keep us updated We are going to live vicariously though you.

Hey, 50 days to go and I'll be in WDW anyway.

 

[lenshanem]

I'll share my rejected application, I don't care. I obviously wasn't creative enough.

I am happy for those that are moving on, but I won't deny I'm disappointed. The truth is we go enough that another family would probably appreciate the free trip more than us. But if you wanna grant me a stay in Cinderella's suite...


I believe in the magic! I’m also a kid at heart! Yes, I may have actually lived 36 years already, but after over 50 Disney vacations I still wanna be a mouseketter! My first visit was the year WDW opened and I wasn't even one yet. It has been a love affair ever since! (I guess Mickey really caught my eye!) I love planning - I have 4 WDW trips booked currently and they all are a work in progress! I also love to scrapbook (Disney trips, of course!) and running. My first race will be at WDW in October.

I've been married over 12 years to a wonderful prince who shares my Disney obsession. He had me hooked when he asked me to marry him in Cinderella's Castle and honeymoon at Disneyland Paris. We now have 2 beautiful princesses. My 9 year old has been to WDW 14 times now, not including 2 trips to Disneyland, 2 Disney cruises, 2 trips to Vero Beach and one to Hilton Head. She knows her Disney! My 6 year old had her first WDW trip when she was 12 months old. (Well, actually they both had visits to WDW in my tummy!)

I'm the local WDW trip advisor! I've already helped countless family, friends, neighbors and even strangers plan their WDW vacations. I truly want everyone to experience the magic like I have. I've been fortunate enough to stay at the values, moderates, deluxes and DVC resorts. I go to WDW several times a year and have experienced the benefits of all 4 seasons. After over 50 Disney vacations I feel confident in my WDW knowledge and would love to share my excitement with others! It would be a dream come true to be a part of this exciting new online forum!

 

[RatBoy]

I just got my rejection letter ( 10:41 am) Yes, I am very disapointed, I would even say a little bit sad but I am not bitter toward Disney. This was a non-paid, volunteer program and they are under no obligation to tell me what they are looking for. This is their game and they can play it how they want to.

Yes, there are many people here who have many many post's but that doesnt mean that they expressed themselves well or that they came across as being what ever it is Disney wanted. Disney is the one selecting and they can change their rules any time they want to.

I apologize if I am reading some of these the wrong way but the tone of this thread IMHO seems to have gone toward the negative.

I'd like to say congrats to the New Disney Mom's and Dads! I am SUPER jealous but also very happy for you!!! hehehe

Cheers! Very well stated.

 

[Dcanoli]

I'll share my rejected application, I don't care. I obviously wasn't creative enough.

I am happy for those that are moving on, but I won't deny I'm disappointed. The truth is we go enough that another family would probably appreciate the free trip more than us. But if you wanna grant me a stay in Cinderella's suite...


I believe in the magic! I’m also a kid at heart! Yes, I may have actually lived 36 years already, but after over 50 Disney vacations I still wanna be a mouseketter! My first visit was the year WDW opened and I wasn't even one yet. It has been a love affair ever since! (I guess Mickey really caught my eye!) I love planning - I have 4 WDW trips booked currently and they all are a work in progress! I also love to scrapbook (Disney trips, of course!) and running. My first race will be at WDW in October.

I've been married over 12 years to a wonderful prince who shares my Disney obsession. He had me hooked when he asked me to marry him in Cinderella's Castle and honeymoon at Disneyland Paris. We now have 2 beautiful princesses. My 9 year old has been to WDW 14 times now, not including 2 trips to Disneyland, 2 Disney cruises, 2 trips to Vero Beach and one to Hilton Head. She knows her Disney! My 6 year old had her first WDW trip when she was 12 months old. (Well, actually they both had visits to WDW in my tummy!)

I'm the local WDW trip advisor! I've already helped countless family, friends, neighbors and even strangers plan their WDW vacations. I truly want everyone to experience the magic like I have. I've been fortunate enough to stay at the values, moderates, deluxes and DVC resorts. I go to WDW several times a year and have experienced the benefits of all 4 seasons. After over 50 Disney vacations I feel confident in my WDW knowledge and would love to share my excitement with others! It would be a dream come true to be a part of this exciting new online forum!

Wow! That was REALLY good!

 

[Dcanoli]

I've been following this thread (since I first posted my acceptance) and know many of you are curious about the selection process. Who knows????? I do not know that my essay stood out any more than the hundreds of Disney veterans who applied. I do believe that I did my best answering their questions with as few words as possible so that I could have words left to pour my passion for WDW into the essay. I felt I was not ever competing against 10,000 applicants, but simply against other moms who have young children like me. I knew many applicants would surpass me in every question because of their number of trips, expertise, and love for WDW. I knew I had to find something to make my essay stand out. I felt I accomplished this not because of the STRIPES I bear on my sleeves but because my heart was on my sleeve. I did the best I could with what I personally have to share with the Disney Family.

Two weeks ago my husband and I took our first trip to Disney without the kids to celebrate our 9th anniversary and enjoy the F&WF. October 3rd we were selected to be the Grand Marshall's in the MK parade. As we waved I had hundreds of children, adults and CM's look straight into my eyes, smile and wave vigorously at ME! I was overwhelmed and near tears the entire time. I knew these strangers did not envy me but shared in my joy and knew that they could be the next ones chosen for the honor to start the afternoon parade. You may not have been selected for this Disney contest but I believe your moment is coming!

I do not know if I will make it to the Disney Mom Panel. I will give it my best shot! I hope the chosen few will enjoy the moment and have thousands of smiles and waves from those of us who share in their joy. I will be one of the first to stand up and congratulate them!!

I'm new to this board and have learned so much in the past 6 months. I thank this board and others like allears who have helped me plan countless trips for myself, friends and family. Without the helpful answers to so many of my questions I would not have had so many wonderful trips.

Boy, that's another GREAT POST!

I love it! True Disney spirit! Thanks for posting and good luck! I hope you make it thru the 2nd round!

 

[huskies90]

II think I would have preferred to get a 40% off rack rate for another trip than get an yes from the Mom's panel. What is wrong with me?

I was thinking the same thing. I got a reject as well. Disney Dad here too, so not all of us made it. I wasn't expecting to win but I really thought I would make it through the first cut. My essay was so well written (IMO). I would love to read some of the winner's essays.

I am very happy for everyone who made it best of luck moving forward.

 

[nicdanh]

I no longer have the information, but the impression I got from the rules was that it was not a free Disney vacation in the style any of us have known! Won't it be more like a training session and get-to-know your fellow Panel Moms and Dads (and the Disney CMs who are coordinating this)? I thought somewhere in the rules it said "you and a guest" - but I really don't remember for sure. I can't think of a training session that would be more fun than a WDW training!

And, for me, it doesn't matter anymore because I did get the "sorry" email.

Best of luck to all who were chosen for Round 2!

I know for sure that the 12 chosen people would receive a free trip for each panelist and 3 guests. I just was not sure weather it was at the time of training or a later date.

 

[WaltD4Me]

I wonder how many people made it as finalists? Does anyone know?
I know there are going to be 12 panel members, but with almost 20 finalists
just off the DIS, I wonder how many there are total?

 

[WaltD4Me]

I was thinking the same thing. I got a reject as well. Disney Dad here too, so not all of us made it. I wasn't expecting to win but I really thought I would make it through the first cut. My essay was so well written (IMO). I would love to read some of the winner's essays.

I am very happy for everyone who made it best of luck moving forward.

I thought mine was too, but at the same time, I know that while I might be
the Supreme Disney Information Queen in my little corner of the world here
(my family is SHOCKED I didn't get picked! ) I also know that there are SOOOOOO many people here and elsewhere that have the same love, passion and knowledge of Disney that I do, if not more, so yeah, I'm a little disappointed, but not shocked and I am really happy for those who got through, I'm sure each and every one deserved it.

 

[DisneyMom5]

1) I finally got my rejection letter, and I am relieved to know one way or another.

2) The training session is separate from the free trip, because the trip was for 6 nights, seven days, and the training session is only 4 days.

3) They made it clear in the original request for applications that their definition of "mom" and "family" was very flexible. I don't remember the exact wording, but it was something like "whatever that means in your family," or something like that. So I am not in the least surprised that dads have gotten through. More power to them! LOL

Congrats to all the second level winners, hope you make it to the final panel!

 

[PolynesianPixie]

I haven't heard either way, although I must admit that I was out of town the week that this panel was announced and by the time I was back they were no longer accepting applications. Of course, I wouldn't let a little time restraint keep me from sending something in! Nevertheless, I suppose I shouldn't be surprised that I am being "ignored"~Disney is dealing with enough trying to choose from 10,000! Am I the only one to try despite the closing of the application process? I truly feel that I am the "Mom" thought of when they imagineered the Mom's panel. What I am finding is that I am not the only one! So many of you have the same passion for Disney that I do! I agree with a recent poster; that talk in this thread has become negative. Yes, many of us are disappointed! We feel rejected by a thing we love~how painful is that? Many of us have grown up with Disney World as a refuge, a place of comfort and a place where anything can happen. The truth is, that we are all passionate for the Disney experience. That experience has not changed! Disney is still an opportunity to escape. To become the princess, the pirate, to forget the outside world. Raveged by war, poverty, disease. Disney is a little piece of heaven. We mustn't loose sight of that. We are all part of the Mom's panel. Some will merely get the opportunity to voice what the rest of us wish to say. Those who make it, do us all justice! Keep the magic alive! I belive in it! Do you?

With love! ~Ami


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