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

[Snowmiser]

Amy, I read your post and felt like it could have been written by me last year after the email came out. Last year was horrible for me and I really felt that the I was destined to be on the MP to turn my life around and when that didn't happen I was angry and devastated. Once the emotion subsided a bit, I used that energy to make other changes in my life - if Disney didn't want me, then what else could I do to make things better. I found new ways to use my Disney passion outside of the "official" role that I wanted so badly. I finally had the guts to look for another job that would make me happy and I took more of an active role in my kids' activities. I wasn't even sure that I would apply again, but by the time September rolled around, I was ready to do it. I made it to R2 again this year and distanced myself from the boards a bit so as not to get my hopes up (yes I lurked). Last night when I got my NO email, I was disappointed, but I know how much stronger last year's no made me so I'll use that again this year and look out 2014! Please hang in there and don't take it personally. You are obviously an amazing, strong and passionate person so don't let this deflate you. Your year will come when it is meant too. By the way, I'm your neighbor (I live in Orchard Park) so maybe we'll both make it one of these years and can travel to training together!

Take care,
Michelle

 

[SAHDad]

I still hear Dr. D's voice in my head when I read your posts... not sure about the lack of RunDisney folks. I honestly thought that they would add at least 2 panelists. But, no WDWSports hopefuls or Aulani/ABD Hopefuls made it either. So that is 3 specialties with no DISBoarders advancing.

Well, you know, I have been working on my Dr. D voice. Maybe next year, if I make round 2, I will do my video with some the character voices I can do - if nothing else, Dr. D and Yoda can make an appearance.

There were several runDisney people that I thought would advance from here (not including myself). I'm kind of shocked that the Dis is so poorly represented - not in the quality of the people advancing, but in how few seemed to do so. Maybe they decided that they had too many Dis boarders already?

 

[BethA]

It is hard to not have the feeling I was not good enough. Funny because I would put my knowledge of DCL and WDW against anyone's and give them a run for their money. Having been a Disney fan forever I have met my matches here with everyone s enthusiasm however. I am all for a break off thread. I don t know what to do without this to check on my iPad or phone.

Expected to be over this but still obsessing over what I should have said or done.

 

[Samuelle]

Hi everyone, well I didn't get much sleep last night and I got up feeling so sad. It doesn't help that the baby I look after is poorly and cranky today too and DH is working away until tomorrow.

I know it sounds stupid but I feel like such a failure. Last year I made it to R3 and I really thought that I would at least get that far again. I wanted this so badly, I wanted to be able to help make people's trips even more magical and just be a part of the most amazing family. I wanted to be more than just a Mum and to make my family proud of me.

I know I sound ridiculous but I also know that this is the only place I can put this as you are the only people who understand how I'm feeling.

I want to wish everyone who got through to R3 the very best of luck and to those of you who didn't make it, I'm sending you big hugs '*** I sure know I could do with some today xx

 

[princessmorgan]

Good morning! While we didn't lose power, we did lose internet for 2 days. We just got it back this morning.

I'm still in complete shock, but I made it to Round 3!!!!!

I am so sorry (and shocked) for those of you who did not make it. It is so heartbreaking. This group is truly filled with wonderful, Disney loving people. With all the passion you have, I don't know how they narrowed down the field. You all are truly amazing!

Congratulations fellow East Coaster!

 

[marhs]

Just saw this on another thread. Thought you all would appreciate it.

That's so cute. I copied it to hold onto for our next trip too. Thanks so much for sharing it!

 

[missingFL]

How about...TheNonWaiting-WaitingRoomForTheLosersWhoArePissedButStillLoveDisney ???

Sorry, apparently I am still in stage 2 --- Anger

How about Pasionate Moms Panel Rejects?

I am just not myself right now
DH keeps trying to console me, but I keep telling him "don't, just don't"
I don't think I am going to feel better until I have a good cry and unload.
But I am not there yet. Still angry.
I feel very disappointed in myself right now, and like I let my family down. Hubby was already fantasizing about what trip we would choose for the MP compensation. I told him not to jump the gun, that the odds were not in my favor, but he was just certain I had it.

I am just feeling very inadequate, like they didn't see in me what others did.

I was told my passion "oozes right out of me".
Apparently, I am just not good enough.

Not a pity party at all. Just feeling like that is reality for me. It has been a very rough year, cancer, some other very serious illnesses, and I have my third surgery in the past year next Wednesday. So I just feel like I have been dealt a S$%T hand in life. I know it could be so much worse. I was just praying that getting on the MP would be the "break" that I needed, the one positive thing to come out of this year, heck - the past 6 years.

Now I have 6 more vacations to plan for friends and family the next two weeks, I promised I would do it and make it fantastic. But my heart is just not in it right now. I think I will take a few days to find that passion again, and then get back to it.

Congrats again to all the Round 3's, I am truly happy and excited for you guys, and I will be here to cheer you on! I can't wait to hear all about the rest of your journey, and I just know some of you are going to make the MP for sure!

You are wonderful and you've made this thread much more interesting and fun. You (and many others) have influenced those of us following this journey so know that you made a positive difference even if you didn't make the moms panel. We have the bond of disappointment today but if we keep together, we'll have the bond of friendship too!

 

[ticofan]

I woke up this morning and checked my email. I was sure there would be a Disney letter apologizing for their mistake and telling me that I made Round 3.

No such luck.

OK. 2014 Here I come!!

Luck to all!!

 

[Amy18]

So far it looks like we have 12 DIS-Boarders on the Round 3 Super List:

DCL: Jackie Psarianos, marhs

DVC: chopstick

WDW: Cdotla, DisneyAgentK, jjzmgailey, MeffysMom, princessmorgan, surfergrl31, Susy-Q and Tiggsntx

DLR: Cour10eB

Congrats to you all... PM me if you are moving onto Round 3 and you want to be added to our fabulous "List" https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhlonQpFn9fpdGdUSEVSeFN2V3hibEQ3d1lDS2JMRlE&pli=1#gid=4

Congrats everyone! I cannot wait to see who makes the MP!

 

[princessmorgan]

I woke up this morning and checked my email. I was sure there would be a Disney letter apologizing for their mistake and telling me that I made Round 3.

No such luck.

OK. 2014 Here I come!!

Luck to all!!

Where in Utah do you live?

 

[princessmorgan]

You are wonderful and you've made this thread much more interesting and fun. You (and many others) have influenced those of us following this journey so know that you made a positive difference even if you didn't make the moms panel. We have the bond of disappointment today but if we keep together, we'll have the bond of friendship too!

This!

 

[marhs]

So, if my count is right based on Dis boards and MMC on Facebook, going into Round 3
there are :
15 - WDW
2-DCL
1-DLR
1-DVC

Has anyone seen anyone else? I guess there must be others out there not involved on any boards, so perhaps we'll never really know, but they could fill the whole panel with just those we know about and it would only be 19 people.
Interesting....

I haven't counted on Twitter, but I think most of them are the same folks on MMC Facebook.

 

[Amy18]

Amy, I read your post and felt like it could have been written by me last year after the email came out. Last year was horrible for me and I really felt that the I was destined to be on the MP to turn my life around and when that didn't happen I was angry and devastated. Once the emotion subsided a bit, I used that energy to make other changes in my life - if Disney didn't want me, then what else could I do to make things better. I found new ways to use my Disney passion outside of the "official" role that I wanted so badly. I finally had the guts to look for another job that would make me happy and I took more of an active role in my kids' activities. I wasn't even sure that I would apply again, but by the time September rolled around, I was ready to do it. I made it to R2 again this year and distanced myself from the boards a bit so as not to get my hopes up (yes I lurked). Last night when I got my NO email, I was disappointed, but I know how much stronger last year's no made me so I'll use that again this year and look out 2014! Please hang in there and don't take it personally. You are obviously an amazing, strong and passionate person so don't let this deflate you. Your year will come when it is meant too. By the way, I'm your neighbor (I live in Orchard Park) so maybe we'll both make it one of these years and can travel to training together!

Take care,
Michelle

Thanks so much for that Michelle! I really appreciate it. Yes, you are my neighbor! I didn't realize anyone else from WNY was here!

I finally had the cry that I needed, your post pushed me over the edge! But thank you for that. I need to stop being angry and just move on.

I will definitely apply next year. 7th time's a charm, right? Like OP's have said - I will keep trying until either I die, they disband the MP, or they tell me not to apply anymore!

 

[DisFanInCO]

Morning all. Congratulations to the DISers that moved on!!! I can't wait to hear who makes the final cut and to hear all about your experiences!!

i am quite surprised there were so few of us from this board moved on because everyone is so fantastic. Hugs to all of you - I think it gets tougher and tougher for me the more "no"s I get!

Keep reaching for your dreams and Let's Go Team 2014!!!

 

[ticofan]

Good morning! While we didn't lose power, we did lose internet for 2 days. We just got it back this morning.

I'm still in complete shock, but I made it to Round 3!!!!!

Congratulations!! Good luck moving on!!

Where in Utah do you live?

I live in Layton -- between Ogden and Salt Lake City.

PS I had already decided to take Salt Water Taffy for my gift for Laura et al when I made it to the panel. Now I guess I will eat it myself.

 

[Amy18]

Well, you know, I have been working on my Dr. D voice. Maybe next year, if I make round 2, I will do my video with some the character voices I can do - if nothing else, Dr. D and Yoda can make an appearance.

There were several runDisney people that I thought would advance from here (not including myself). I'm kind of shocked that the Dis is so poorly represented - not in the quality of the people advancing, but in how few seemed to do so. Maybe they decided that they had too many Dis boarders already?

Between DIS, FB, and Twitter I counted 23 for round 3. I am guessing they are not taking as many on the MP this year. I saw one RunDisney and a couple DL on Twitter.

 

[Amy18]

It is hard to not have the feeling I was not good enough. Funny because I would put my knowledge of DCL and WDW against anyone's and give them a run for their money. Having been a Disney fan forever I have met my matches here with everyone s enthusiasm however. I am all for a break off thread. I don t know what to do without this to check on my iPad or phone.

Expected to be over this but still obsessing over what I should have said or done.

You are not alone Beth, I feel exactly the same way.

 

[DisneyLifeMel]

So, if my count is right based on Dis boards and MMC on Facebook, going into Round 3
there are :
15 - WDW
2-DCL
1-DLR
1-DVC

Has anyone seen anyone else? I guess there must be others out there not involved on any boards, so perhaps we'll never really know, but they could fill the whole panel with just those we know about and it would only be 19 people.
Interesting....

I haven't counted on Twitter, but I think most of them are the same folks on MMC Facebook.

That seems about right. I am surprised about the lack of another RunDisney finalist. I thought that the current RunDisney Mom was getting lots of questions, perhaps indicating another RunDisney mom or two (I was honestly thinking it would be a dad - since it is sporty).

I have to think that they really narrowed down the field. It has to be heart wrenching for Laura Spencer to call a finalist, only to have to tell them that it is a "No" this year.

Well, all we can do is wait & plan our #Team2014 qualifying trips!

 

[princessmorgan]

I live in Layton -- between Ogden and Salt Lake City.

PS I had already decided to take Salt Water Taffy for my gift for Laura et al when I made it to the panel. Now I guess I will eat it myself.

I've been there! DH grew up in Page, AZ which is on the border of Utah and we both went to BYU.

You eat your candy! I would have chosen Cafe Rio, but they finally opened one near me in VA!

 

[MissLiz]

Amy--I'm glad you had your cry. It really helped me last night.

I told my co-worker that has been rooting for me this morning that I didn't make it and she told me that it was a mistake and that I would have been an asset to the team. Since she used to be my boss and she's a tough cookie, I was really touched by that.

As of right now, I will barely have a qualifying WDW trip for next year. This is looking like our only trip until 2014. We are going on the Fantasy and hopefully going to Aulani, so I'm not sure if those are "qualifying" or not.

I thought about maybe trying for DVC next year, but one of the questions this year was to tell about your DVC tour. I never took a tour. I knew what I wanted and called in. I wonder if that would exclude me?

I say for 2014, we all put on our pink footie pj's and storm the Pink Princess' castle until she says we are on the panel.