New DISboarder from Chicago

[PrincessMonkey]

Hi DISboard readers!

I love Disney, so this board feels like a new home already. Wow, where to begin?

I've grown up with Disney cartoons, movies and collectibles, and I remember watching a VHS of The Little Mermaid in awe on our family's television... Soon after, I received my first Little Mermaid barbie-type Tyco doll for the store when I was just a tween. It started with a Mouse, but my passion kicked off with a rebellious singing mermaid and her handsome sailor prince. (Not to mention that Disney includes my all-time favorite movie, Singin' in the Rain, in their MGM repertoire!)

I've been to the parks almost every year even though we traveled there from Illinois. I have been fortunate to have traveled to many beautiful cities around the world (Paris, Venice, London, Madrid, Rome, etc.) in my adult life, but none of it has changed my passion for visiting Walt Disney World!

I am a former VMK player (Virtual Magic Kingdom, RIP). This is the first Disney-related board I've joined since my devoted participation with that game ended several months ago. My heart still feels heavy about the loss of my sweet VMK character every once in awhile.

I collect a lot of Disney memorabilia, and I have one of the largest Disney doll collections in the Midwest. I love collecting the rarer Disney dolls that were only sold for a limited time for movies in the early-to-mid 90's. When I have more space, I would love to collect more of the Disney Big Figures (I currently have four on display), as well as the delicate figures in the Walt Disney Classics collection.

My next trip to Disney World is this October 2008, and we purchased our tour to include a day (10/28) for the Backstage Magic Tour! This is the 7-hour backstage with motorcoach tour of CM secrets and in-depth trivia behind the three Disney parks: Magic Kingdom, DHS and Epcot. After having done plenty of book reports and college papers about Disney (after reading THICK biographies, etc. even as a child), I am SO ready for this Backstage Tour!

I love Disney, and some say I was born to work at Disney. As an adult, now I am happy to visit the parks and dress up for the MNSSHP each year. At least I can see what it could have been like.

*Playing the Millennium Celebration soundtracks in the background*

Glad to join you at DISboards!

PrincessMonkey

 

[GabbyMom]

From another Chicagoan Welcome

This community is a second family to me. Enjoy. Check out the DisUnplugged podcast I think they have a review of the backstage magic tour if your curious what your gonna see.

 

[PrincessMonkey]

Thanks for the first welcome, GabbyMom! As much as I want to check it out, I've made a promise not to dig up too much information online, so I wouldn't spoil the surprises that we will see and experience on the tour!

I'm a perfectionist and a researcher; it's way too easy for me to google everything, so I have to stop myself, "chill" and just let the magic take its course! It works, but I'm glad to have DISboard to fall back on in case in need to chat with other DIS fans.

Thanks!

 

[GabbyMom]

OT
My DD calls my brother Mark Uncle Monkey, when he plays with her princess dress up with her he's Princess Monkey

 

[Disneydonnam]

Hello and Welcome

 

[lisapezz]

Welcome to the family!

 

[magicaldisney]

 

[Wild4Walt]

Hello and Welcome! I'm here in the Windy City too!

You'll love it here! I found it not too long ago and have been on every day. It's very addictive.

Have fun planning!

 

[Tumblwd501]

Welcome to your new obsession! hehe

 

[Metro West]

 

[thought_bubbls]

Hi!
I just joined today and I'm from the Chicago-land area too.
I only have 3 working days left until I'm back at the World I can't wait! My boyfriend and I leave on Sunday.
I kinda wanted to do the backstage tour but I was afraid it would ruin the magic for me. You'll have to let me know what you think of it and if it changed your perspective on anything.

 

[Cousin Ron]

Welcome!

 

[stopher1]

WELCOME!!