My Thoughts on the Cruise (From a Non-Cruiser)

[*NikkiBell*]

When I first heard about the podcast cruise, I, like so many, never expected it to become as large as it actually did. I knew there'd be a good turn-out, but not what really came to be. I also thought that this would be a rare opportunity for die-hard DISers to get together and meet members of the podcast crew. Just from reading the Facebook postings and seeing some of the pictures that have already popped up, it appears to have become something so much, much more and makes me wish I was able to be a part of it.

I can only imagine what it was like to board a ship with all of that excitement and so many new friendships to strengthen. The hallways must have been amazing to walk down with the DIS logos, decorated cabin doors, and loaded fish extenders. Mingling around the ship could be nothing less than incredible with a friend always nearby. I am so envious of your experience, but so happy you all had it.

I remember the first time I met someone from the DIS many years ago. We originally met on the now-departed VMK section and have been friends ever since. I know her family and she has met some of mine. I also remember my first big DIS meet. The anticipation and excitement was overwhelming. A group of ladies from the VMK section formed our own group called the Zetas. We had a blast on the DIS and VMK and eventually formed a very strong bond. To this day, we are all still good friends. One of them went on the cruise and is a Dreams agent. I can't wait to catch up with her and hear about her trip.

When people ask me why I love Disney so much, it can be hard to describe. There's so much out there to enjoy, experience, and live for. When people ask me about the DIS, I am confident and proud to say that its members are a part of my family.

Thank you Pete for creating such an amazing community here. Even though I did not experience the cruise with you all, I did feel a part of it and the warm, fuzzy feeling inside is very special.

 

[kpadalik]

 

[BriarRosie]

Well, it didn't surprise me one bit, knowing how much a bunch of us bonded over VMK.

 

[jen3003]

Very well said *NikkiBell* !!!

I have to agree this is like my extended family, even though I have only met a few at some DIS meets here in Chicago.
You can't help but feel welcomed into a community as awesome as the DIS.

Thank Pete and the podcast crew for all the time and dedication you give to all of us. You are truly an amazing team of dedicated people and I thank you for it!!!!

Jen

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Listening to the rest of the show now (didn't finish at work today) and it just reaffirms everything I said above. -warm fuzzy-

 

[wilde_oscar]

it was a watershed moment that is certainly true. this is going to be a marketing force for group events the likes of which disney doesn't realize they are getting into. The pod cast has definably hit the right chord, and even in the down economy is able to motivate people to spend money to go on a cruise. With the christmas event, the disney land event, etc. this is a group that is going to grow. congrats on finding the right marketing combo, it is finally starting to pay off.