While we're waiting for the 2026 search to start,
@iheartglaciers will you share about what it's like being on the planDisney panel? What was the training trip like? What are the day to day responsibilities? Have you gotten any cool perks or opportunities?
Hi! Sorry I missed this message until now!
It’s been amazing being a part of the panel, and finally seeing it from the other side, especially after five years of applying and feeling like my applications just went into a black hole
. Although still so much is a mystery to us as panelists, especially with search!
It’s fun answering such a wide range of questions, although naturally some questions are more fun to answer or research than others! It’s definitely a lot of work, but the hours vary week to week depending on the question volume. My favorite part is working alongside the other panelists who are obsessed with Disney and passionate about helping others, and really just a diverse and interesting group.
The training trip is such a unique experience—spending what felt like 24/7 with your classmates for an intense few days and then having to say goodbye! It was a mix of learning how to do the panel work and lots of social time to bond with your classmates. I had never been on a
Disney cruise before, so that was also cool for me!
The day to day responsibilities is mainly answering questions. We have a certain number each week that we need to complete. Sometimes there are optional opportunities to answer questions in video form as part of their Instagram stories Q&A, which is nice to mix things up! But that’s up to each panelist to decide if they want to participate or not, and we’re not pressured to do it.
Some of my classmates have been brought down to film videos, but I haven’t been invited to any extras yet!
After so many years of applying, it feels a little strange to not to have my annual obsessing over 100 word answers
. But I’m so excited to cheer you all on and hope we get another Disboards panelist this year!!!
