Okay, here's the deal: Yes, our family is a little bit, how do you say it, NUTS about Disney World! We have been many, many, MANY times...in fact, my first trip to WDW was at the age of two, in November of 1971, the year WDW first opened! My husband and I went to WDW on our honeymoon, which was also his first trip there, ever. He fell in love with it, thankfully (otherwise, I would have had serious reservations as to how long this marriage might have lasted!), and we bought into the Disney Vacation Club - one of the best things we've EVER done! So, we've planned and plotted many a trip to WDW over the years. And yes, that is us with the one and only Samantha Brown at the Saratoga Springs Resort in Disney World in February of 2008, just before I gave birth to our second son, William, a month later. I love her show on the Travel Channel, and was so excited to meet her!
Just like, Ms. Brown, I love to travel, and I love to do all the plotting and planning that it takes to make sure you are fully prepared for a wonderful vacation. After all, when you are able to round up all your loved ones at the same time, AND have enough money to go on a trip, you want to make sure that you fully enjoy it! As they say, "Failing to plan is planning to fail!" So true in this case - especially if you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World!
If you are planning a trip for your family to the wonderful world of Walt Disney World, I urge you to go online to visit the ladies (and men) of the Disney Mom's Panel. The website is: http://disneyworldforum.disney.go.com/home.aspx. The Disney Mom's Panel provides an excellent way to help you plan the vacation of your dreams by providing information that YOU need!
Disney selects their Mom's Panel on an annual basis from over 20,000 to 30,000 applicants. The field of applicants is subsequently narrowed down in two more rounds, until they have come up with their finalists, who have gone through an extensive telephone interview with a panel of Disney employees. In 2010, there will be a total of twenty panelists, from all I've heard, ten full time, and ten part time panelists. These panelists will represent a well-rounded cross-section of the typical family that goes to Disney World. Whether you have an infant, a group of teenagers, or a child with disabilities, you will find someone on the panel who can answer YOUR questions.
Those who have been chosen have successfully demonstrated their passion for Disney, and their knowledge of the parks and what it takes to have a safe and happy trip. Before they begin their year-long position, they are put through further training at WDW to make sure they are thoroughly familiar with the Parks, Resort hotels, dining and entertainment, shopping, and recreational activities.
If you log onto the website, you can ask them a question you may have about planning your trip, such as, "How far ahead do I need to book my dining reservations for Cinderella's Royal Table?" Once you post your question, one of the "Disney Mom's" will provide an answer to your question on the on-line forum. You may also read the questions and answers that have been posted by others.
Whatever your idea is for the "perfect" vacation at WDW, the Disney Mom's Panel is a great way to get started as you plan your Walt Disney World vacation of a lifetime!!!
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