The Story of Diane the Towel Fairy

[russtwinsmom]

Fifteen years ago, a woman went to work as a mousekeeper at WDW. For fifteen years she took home the no longer needed wash cloths, and on her own perfected making Mickey and Minnie, dolls, cobras, bunnies, ghosts, puppies and a host of other critters. She spent years trying to figure out how to best shape a head or an ear, failing and then trying again before springing them on her guests with nothing more to help her than her imagination. She perfected the art of cleaning rooms and sneaking in the little surprises when no one was looking. (We never saw any evidence of them on any of the carts). Most of the time, no one thanked her or even tipped her. She did it just because she knew it brought joy to the kids who visited WL. Her reward was seeing a child carry one down the halls or seeing it lovingly placed with the precious items that younger guests brought with them from home.

If you go to WL, you can request to be in Diane's section. We were on the concierge level and received her generous offerings everyday to the delight of our kids, but I imagine that she will make the critters for you on any floor. If you do stay there, please be sure to tip her; each towel animal is the result of 15 years of work and kindness and deserves an act of kindness in return! Most mousekeepers don't make the critters or go above and beyond like Diana anymore, so it is important to acknowledge these very Disney CMs!

 

[Mad4Mickey]

Diane is our mousekeeper every year when we go . We were there last week and she was so excited to tell meshe had perfected the Mickey and Minnie she was working on .

Last year she made us 2 dalmations and then the next day she made us 2 cats. She had the dogs chasing the cats : )

We had about 6 towel animals during our stay last week . SHE ROCKS we have writen letters to Disney about her for the last 4 yearws and I am writting one again this year. The funny thing is they dont always tell her when she gets a nice letter : )

Of course I tipped her and left her notes everyday because SHE ROCKS !!!

 

[russtwinsmom]

Mad, we were there last week too. Love the Mickey and Minnie! Do you have an address for which we can write a letter of appreciation for her? We too would like to pass along some kudos to her higher-ups. Thanks!

 

[Mad4Mickey]

yes I will get it for you and post it . Did you see the room that had the Halloween garland around the door ? 7048 that was me : ) that is my room I always stay there I LOVE IT . It has a view of the castle the only thing I didnt like about it this time was that it was only my DH and I but it came in handy when RICKINNYC and Billiesotherdad was there cause they just kinda lounged on that bed to see the fireworks .


Did Diane do the bat for you ? it had a little gray washclothe attatched to it for the wings? it was so cute

 

[SSR-CM]

Mousekeepers are now taught how to make towel animmals. Just ask the person at the front desk to make a note of it so you also get them.