to Round 3...And Beyond! Moms Panel Hopefuls and Friends

[pixiemeg]

Questions

1. Other than WDW, what interests/hobbies do you have?
I cantor at my church and choir. I also paint and play a little golf. Frankly I mainly drive my 2 youngest kids and am a baseball mom and dance mom.

2. How old were you the first time you went on a Disney Vacation?
All I know is that I was very young. My dad worked for Eastern Airlines which back in the early 70s it was the official airline of WDW. Guess I grew up a disney girl.

3. How many vacations have you planned other than your own?
At least a couple a month I would say.

4. If you went to college, what was your major, and what do you do now?
I majored in art therapy. I have been a fundraiser for over 20 years.

5. If you could go back to school, what would you want to do?
Not too sure. I work for a seminary now and am really inspired by the students and faculty. I think I would enjoy attending and eventually becoming a professor. So if I ever win lotto to pay for my kids school and mine then I'm there!

6. What is one thing you have on your "bucket" list?
Getting back to my painting. Of course that would require of travel and pixie dust!

 

[Susy-Q]

1. Other than WDW, what interests/hobbies do you have?
Don't know if hobby is the right word, but Girl Scouts takes up lots of my free time. Also, love college football.

2. How old were you the first time you went on a Disney Vacation?
In my mom's belly! The joys of growing up in Florida.

3. How many vacations have you planned other than your own?
Honestly, I've lost count. Currently, planning a big family reunion land/sea shebang.

4. If you went to college, what was your major, and what do you do now?
My degree is in Early Childhood Education. I'm working part-time towards my Master's through NOVA Southeastern.

5. If you could go back to school, what would you want to do?
Same thing just sooner! It's pretty tough doing grad school with a family in tow.

6. What is one thing you have on your "bucket" list?
Visiting the Vatican and Rome

 

[MissLiz]

1)Other than WDW, what interests/hobbies do you have?
I absolutely love to read. I feel lost when I don't have at least one book going on. I like to sew, but I am just starting out. I love to travel and try to go somewhere once a month.

2)How old were you the first time you went on a Disney vacation?
You guys will not believe this, but I didn't go to WDW until I was 30! And my DH proposed on that first trip.

3)How many vacations have you planned other than your own?
Yeah, I don't even know anymore. I've lost track.

4)If you went to college, what was your major, and what do you do now?
I majored in PR/Advertising and have never worked in the field. Now I work in the accounting department for a natural gas company.

5)If you could go back to school, what would you want to do?
I'd love to go back to school for finance or accounting.

6)What is one thing you have on your "bucket" list?
Really? Only one thing? I guess my top would be to stay at Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Kenya. I love giraffes second only to lions.

 

[Suzanne033]

Great idea Amy!! Here are my answers:

1. Other than WDW, what interests/hobbies do you have? I am the VP of Softball and Auxiliary Chair for the local Little League. I also coach and play softball

2. How old were you the first time you went on a Disney Vacation? I went for the first time in 1984. I was in the 8th grade.

3. How many vacations have you planned other than your own? I have planned 3-5 a year for a long time. For the past two year I have planned the trip for 3 teams each with at least 10 players (including parents, grandparents, siblings, etc.)

4. If you went to college, what was your major, and what do you do now? I have a Bach of Science in Sports Management. I only use the management half of it now. I am the Business Sales & Incentive Coordinator for a community bank.

5. If you could go back to school, what would you want to do? I would get my MBA.

6. What is one thing you have on your "bucket" list? I would love to go to Ireland to visit my husband's family that still lives there.

 

[logpey]

Congrats on the 1st place, Dawn! I love your wreaths! .

your wreaths are beautiful! I especially like the one on your door!

It's gorgeous!! It would have pride of place amongst the beautiful Mardi Gras decorations at the Sassagoula Floatworks!
Laura

Love the Wreaths!! Beautiful!!
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I sew children's clothes. Love doing it!!

Thx y'all, I also love to sew children's clothes, makes soaps & I enjoy painting, I dabble in a little bit of everything.

So,I had my first mini FREAK OUT today. I lost my voice over the weekend screaming and cheering on DS11's football team in the playoffs (they won by the way.) I made up my own reality that if I were to go on to Round 3 and have a telephone interview, I wouldn't be able to talk. Hopefully, this clears up in the next few days. I need to cheer my DS11 on in the championship.
BTW, good luck to everyone!!

Its nice to see we're turning you to the dark side! A good freak out now & then, just makes you feel alive!

 

[runmommyrun]

Good luck to everyone on the East Coast. I can't even imagine!

It is interesting seeing the diverse group of people that are in Round 2. It will be interesting to see how this play out! A bit about me....


1. Other than WDW, what interests/hobbies do you have?
I am a runner (started about 4 years ago and enjoy half marathons). I enjoy reading and planning our Disney vacations. I also enjoy learning about food and wine, although I can't cook to save my life. Thank God my husband is an excellent cook and enjoys it!

2. How old were you the first time you went on a Disney Vacation?
My parents took me in the sixth grade (12 years old). I didn't return again until I was 22, and now have been many times since then!

3. How many vacations have you planned other than your own?
I can't say I plan vacations for others. I definitely have many conversations and offer ideas and suggestions, but I can't say I'm the person who does all their planning. As for those who I speak with regarding Disney vacations, many!

4. If you went to college, what was your major, and what do you do now?
I received my law degree from Ohio State, a master's in journalism from University of Illinois, and a bachelor's in political science from Illinois, as well.

5. If you could go back to school, what would you want to do?
The thought of going back to school makes me cringe! I attended enough school!!! (And still paying it off!!!). Honestly, I'm not sure I'd change. I really loved journalism and law school. Tough professions, but the education is fabulous.

6. What is one thing you have on your "bucket" list?
I don't have a bucket list. There are so many things I plan and want to do in the future, that narrowing it down to a list would mean I'd have to limit the things I hope to do! But hitting Italy and Ireland are two big ones.

 

[BagLady22]

1. Other than WDW, what interests/hobbies do you have?
Scrapbooking, hiking, marathon coach, skiing, triathlon training, horseback riding

2. How old were you the first time you went on a Disney Vacation?
6-years old, 31 for Disneyland

3. How many vacations have you planned other than your own?
This year - I'd say 7.

4. If you went to college, what was your major, and what do you do now?
BA Communications, MBA focus in Marketing, B2B Marketing Manager

5. If you could go back to school, what would you want to do?
Lawyer - so I could be a Supreme Court Justice

6. What is one thing you have on your "bucket" list?
50 full Marathons in 50 States by the time I'm 50 (have 6 states completed!!), Ironman Kona by 45, and celebrating my 50th in WDW hopping from monorail resort to monorail resort every few nights!

 

[Amy18]

Hi everyone!

Just checking in to see how all us northeasterner's are doing! We are hanging in there, the winds are getting worse, trees are bending quite a bit and we are getting pounded with rain, but power is still on as of now. I have heard ramblings that there are a few towns close by that have lost power.

Be safe! Have a good night

 

[princessjv]

I have everyone effected by this terrible storm in my thoughts.

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1. Other than WDW, what interests/hobbies do you have?
Other than Disney I love to volunteer, bake, read & scrapbook.

2. How old were you the first time you went on a Disney Vacation?
I was less than 1 year old the first time I visited Disneyland. I was 22 the first time I visited WDW!

3. How many vacations have you planned other than your own?
I haven't counted how many vacations I have planned, but I usually plan between 5-15 a year, and I answer questions to anyone and everyone who my ears hear mention Disney!

4. If you went to college, what was your major, and what do you do now?
My college education was Business Marketing, then Elem. Education. I am currently a FT Volunteer & Mom.

5. If you could go back to school, what would you want to do?
If I had the opportunity to go back to school I'd love to take a few classes in ethics.

6. What is one thing you have on your "bucket" list? One of my bucket items is to visit every Disney Park!

 

[ticofan]

I am watching what is happening on the East Coast and hoping everyone is safe and taking care.

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1. Other than WDW, what interests/hobbies do you have?
Other than Disney, I am a boy scout leader, volunteer for many organizations, active in my church, and homeschool mother to three very active boys. When I have time I love to travel, read, and soak in my bathtub.

2. How old were you the first time you went on a Disney Vacation?
I was too young to remember. I grew up in Southern California and visited Disneyland at least 3-5 times a year with everyone who came to California to visit us. Now that we have discovered WDW, we buy annual passes every other year and go at least 5 times with our annual passes and once or twice in the off year.

3. How many vacations have you planned other than your own?
Planning entire vacations -- not too many. But, I am constantly getting phone calls for advice and suggestions. Besides helping others plan, I love to take families and friends to Walt Disney World. Last week I took a cousin from Arizona and a family from Brazil.

4. If you went to college, what was your major, and what do you do now?
I must be an overachiever! I have degrees in Elementary Education, French, Finance, with a Masters in Business Administration and a minor in Economics.

5. If you could go back to school, what would you want to do?
I would love to go back and be a doctor.

6. What is one thing you have on your "bucket" list?
Take my grandchildren to Walt Disney World! (My oldest is 17 so that one is a few years away!)

I think I feel funny telling so much about myself. But thanks to those who read.

 

[logpey]

Everyone who lives in the Northeast, please try to keep us informed of your safety!

Happiness going your way!

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Good Morning waiting room pals!!! I hope everyone in the NE is safe this morning, and those without power are keeping warm and dry. We've been following along on Directv's "hurricane information channel" and I have to say the photos and videos coming out of NYC and NJ are scary! I just hope everyone either evacuated or got to high ground.

I thought I'd give everyone a laugh this morning at my expense! Yesterday I made a last minute ADR for our WDW trip this weekend. I've been so preoccupied with the moms panel search I almost forgot we were getting ready to leave town! Well, last night after dinner I finally had a chance to sit down and check my email again and the first one I saw said: WALT DISNEY WORLD... I screamed out loud to my family "THIS IS IT!!!" .... they all came running just as I saw the last bit of the email ....


DINING RESERVATION. I totally punk'd myself!!!!!!!!!

You'd think after all those other Disney emails last week I'd have read the entire subject line before screaming.

Three days til WDW so I better get packing!!!! Have a good day gang!!!

 

[missingFL]

Everyone who lives in the Northeast, please try to keep us informed of your safety!

Happiness going your way!

We are quite fortunate and only lost power for a couple of hours and only seem to have lost a few branches. It looks like most of our town is still without power so feeling particularly lucky. My thoughts and prayers are with those south of us and hope everyone in the waiting room is safe.

Good Morning waiting room pals!!! I hope everyone in the NE is safe this morning, and those without power are keeping warm and dry. We've been following along on Directv's "hurricane information channel" and I have to say the photos and videos coming out of NYC and NJ are scary! I just hope everyone either evacuated or got to high ground.

I thought I'd give everyone a laugh this morning at my expense! Yesterday I made a last minute ADR for our WDW trip this weekend. I've been so preoccupied with the moms panel search I almost forgot we were getting ready to leave town! Well, last night after dinner I finally had a chance to sit down and check my email again and the first one I saw said: WALT DISNEY WORLD... I screamed out loud to my family "THIS IS IT!!!" .... they all came running just as I saw the last bit of the email ....
Ho

DINING RESERVATION. I totally punk'd myself!!!!!!!!!

You'd think after all those other Disney emails last week I'd have read the entire subject line before screaming.

Three days til WDW so I better get packing!!!! Have a good day gang!!!

I think all of us have had a panicked moment or two when we see any email from Disney these last few days. But how lucky to go to WDW! Maybe you'll get some great news while you're there.

 

[mjaclyn]

Hey everybody, just checking in. I hope you all are okay after last night. Very surprisingly, we did not lose power even though many in our area did. All the schools remain closed today and people are encouraged to stay home and off the roads. I can't believe the extent of the damage this storm has caused!! My thoughts are with all of you who have been affected by Sandy! Please try to check in at some point to let us all know how you're doing.

 

[Marnm02]

Checking in...my thoughts and prayers are with the east coasters!

 

[khiguchi]

I thought I'd give everyone a laugh this morning at my expense! Yesterday I made a last minute ADR for our WDW trip this weekend. I've been so preoccupied with the moms panel search I almost forgot we were getting ready to leave town! Well, last night after dinner I finally had a chance to sit down and check my email again and the first one I saw said: WALT DISNEY WORLD... I screamed out loud to my family "THIS IS IT!!!" .... they all came running just as I saw the last bit of the email ....


DINING RESERVATION. I totally punk'd myself!!!!!!!!!

You'd think after all those other Disney emails last week I'd have read the entire subject line before screaming.

Three days til WDW so I better get packing!!!! Have a good day gang!!!

HAHA I loved this, you punk'd yourself...so totally sounds like something I would do...we really are two peas in a pod, E! LOL!

Hi everyone!

Just checking in to see how all us northeasterner's are doing! We are hanging in there, the winds are getting worse, trees are bending quite a bit and we are getting pounded with rain, but power is still on as of now. I have heard ramblings that there are a few towns close by that have lost power.

Be safe! Have a good night

We were extremely lucky - between Sandy and a blizzard warning to our NW, all we really sustained was high wind and cold rain. Everything seems normal this morning.

Checking in...my thoughts and prayers are with the east coasters!

Thanks for the warm thoughts!!

 

[Marnm02]

1. Other than WDW, what interests/hobbies do you have?
I volunteer at my DDs school, help with her playgroup, recently have been helping with political campaigns, and I love to cook and bake.

2. How old were you the first time you went on a Disney Vacation?
I was 3. The only thing I remember about it was being scared to go on SE because my parents kept calling it "the golf ball" and I was convinced it would be hit with a giant club once I got inside it.

3. How many vacations have you planned other than your own?
I have no idea...I'm always helping moms from playgroup and sorority alumni plan their first trips...I'd say at least 15 different trips.

4. If you went to college, what was your major, and what do you do now?
I had a double major in Communications and Political Science

5. If you could go back to school, what would you want to do?
I've often thought about going back to get my teaching credential so I could teach high school social studies, but it's not a great job market for that right now. If it ever gets better, I'll probably do it.

6. What is one thing you have on your "bucket" list?
To buy my dream home. Our small starter home has been on and off the market for almost two years with no luck. It's getting frustrating because we really have outgrown it.

 

[MissLiz]

Erika -- that is completely something I would do! Very funny!


I hope everyone is starting to recover this morning from that terrible jerk Sandy. Hopefully we'll get a few more check-ins this morning.

 

[MamaCrush]

OK, here we are again! Maybe today's the day??? But I've been thinking all along that it wouldn't be until 10/31-- hoping otherwise, but pretty sure it wouldn't be until mid to late this week. But one thing is for sure-- we're another day closer!

Erika-- that is absolutely hysterical. I would SO do that! And my family would STILL be laughing at me!

Hope everyone is safe, warm and in one piece! I'm always glad to seeing our Northeast friends checking in!

 

[Amy18]

1)Other than WDW, what interests/hobbies do you have?
I absolutely love to read. I feel lost when I don't have at least one book going on. I like to sew, but I am just starting out. I love to travel and try to go somewhere once a month.

2)How old were you the first time you went on a Disney vacation?
You guys will not believe this, but I didn't go to WDW until I was 30! And my DH proposed on that first trip.

3)How many vacations have you planned other than your own?
Yeah, I don't even know anymore. I've lost track.

4)If you went to college, what was your major, and what do you do now?
I majored in PR/Advertising and have never worked in the field. Now I work in the accounting department for a natural gas company.

5)If you could go back to school, what would you want to do?
I'd love to go back to school for finance or accounting.

6)What is one thing you have on your "bucket" list?
Really? Only one thing? I guess my top would be to stay at Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Kenya. I love giraffes second only to lions.

I love giraffes too! When I did the Wild Africa Trek in February, the giraffes were so close to our truck, we could pet them! (they didn't want us to, but a few of us did it before they said something) I have this awesome pic of one sticking her head right in the truck to say hello! I will see if I can post it later.

If anyone is looking for something new to do at WDW, I highly recommend the Wild Africa Trek, it is the most amazing thing I've done at WDW. They Keys to the Kingdom and the Dolphin Encounter were incredible too!