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I'm so happy, I could BOUNCE!
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- Nov 15, 2009
The event should be in early July 2018
Well now all we need to do is find some money!
The event should be in early July 2018
I hear the medical care isn't that good once you're dead.
Well, probably only for me.
Had to pull over at a stop sign, turn off the car and start it again.
Some do less.
Well now all we need to do is find some money!
And yet, I hear it's pretty excellent when you're only mostly dead.
... this just gets weirder and weirder.
I suppose all that's really kinda critical is deodorant and a good teeth brushing.
Well now all we need to do is find some money!
LOL! Details, details.
I’m so not a breakfast eater, but if given the choice, I’ll take a hot one over pastries any day of the week.
Those are definitely some good ones!We got there a bit early and had time to see all the folks coming in who had quite elaborate costumes on. These were pretty awesome!
We all know you're definitely a character.Kari said she really didn’t have time either, so we went as two people just really enjoying themselves. Pretty easy to stay in character that way.
Sounds interesting. Always nice to hear from a real live Imagineer, and it sounds like she's got quite the range of experiences to talk about!By then, the speakers were at their tables and available for autographs. The first was Charita Carter- one of the lead Imagineers in Burbank. I was completely blown away by her poise, grace, drive, demeanor and presentation that followed. What an incredible woman of influence, humility, and success. You can Google to find her achievements, but I was personally challenged and inspired by her message of rising above challenge, no matter what barriers may stand in the way. In addition to her personal rise to success in the Disney corporation, she shared a bit about her work on her latest projects of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Train and the new and highly proprietary and protected technology of “Projection Mapping”- majorly cool stuff that we’re going to be seeing a lot of in the immediate future company wide.
You should have! I don't know how much it cost, but how often do you have a chance to buy a genuine piece of Disney artwork from the person who made it?Kari was smitten with his work he had on display for sale and ended up with a signed piece he drew of Ariel. Admittedly, I wish I'd come away with a piece myself.
I’m so not a breakfast eater, but if given the choice, I’ll take a hot one over pastries any day of the week.
Vendor booths were set up all along the outer wall, businesses including Podcasts and travel companies drew you in with colorful props and promises of prizes.
We quickly found a place to stash our bags, but were a bit confused as to if that was okay on the seats that said, "Reserved" and more importantly if it was safe to do so. I’d like to think the Disney-loving crowd is honest and wholesome, but you just never know. I think in the end, we got nervous and schlepped all of our bags and crap around. I guess that would be my one and only “complaint” of the day.
At the very end of the Meet, they drew the winners. That took us almost an hour to decide which prizes we wanted most.
I could jokingly say in the end it was an hour of wasted time, but every dollar went to support one of 3 charities the PNWMM supports, so that alone made my “donation” worth it. In the end over $18,000 was raised for those charities- Juvenile Epilepsy, Ryman Arts and one other.
The first was Charita Carter- one of the lead Imagineers in Burbank.
Also, 5th Avenue Theater in Seattle had a booth set up and I decided that for my Annual Girls Theater Day I would take advantage of the 20% discount they were offering to the PNWMM guests for their showing of the Hunchback of Notre Dame. That’ll be coming up on June, 2018 and Kari and my girls and I will be going for a weekend of fun.
Go ahead judge us; you know you want some right now too.
My favorite was the Alice’s Tea Party Table display. It was unbelievably colorful, whimsical, and was full of Hidden Mickey-esque gems to hunt for. I’ll just post the photos and let you enjoy:
They ARE the Voices of Disney. When you step into Disneyland or California Adventure you will have heard their voices at least once- at the parade, opening, fireworks, you name it. They ARE the, “Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls….” Bill for Disneyland; Camille for CA.
For $20 Bill would record his voice on your phone as a voicemail greeting, which I did. I'm a bit torn though. It really didn't turn out as I'd expected and hoped, and TBH, is a bit cheesy. I mean, it IS the authentic Voice of Disney, but sounds a bit goofy. My kids tease me, but I can't quite bring myself to erase it.
Kari was smitten with his work he had on display for sale and ended up with a signed piece he drew of Ariel. Admittedly, I wish I'd come away with a piece myself.
After all of my prizes were given to others who were luckier
I'd think this one might be a tad far for you though!I’d like to attend another meet sometime.
Those are definitely some good ones!
We all know you're definitely a character.
Sounds interesting. Always nice to hear from a real live Imagineer, and it sounds like she's got quite the range of experiences to talk about!
You should have! I don't know how much it cost, but how often do you have a chance to buy a genuine piece of Disney artwork from the person who made it?
Pastries is probably my least favourite breakfast. So I'd definitely do hot over pastries any day.
What were in the mini boxes?
Certainly looks like you were having fun!
They actually had a spot set aside for your "bags and crap". It's called "your room".
Whoa. An hour? Must've been a ton of prizes... and good ones!
Of course I do.
What were the drinks?
Then I've never heard them. Or... at least don't recall hearing them when I was there.
For $20? I'd be loathe to erase it too!
Like how you say "all of my prizes".
That meet looks like fun. I’ve only been to one Disney related meet. It was a couple summers ago in Nova Scotia, the Dis Unplugged podcast team had a meet there. I went by myself and had a nice time. I met a few of the podcasters and a few like minded Disney fans, a couple of whom I still keep in touch with on Facebook. I’d like to attend another meet sometime.
I'd think this one might be a tad far for you though!
What cool event. I wish they had one closer to me. My girls would love this too. Next year you have to dress up.
Looks fantastic - that Beauty and the Beast door should be used at resorts!
Nice looking Jamberrys - what is that design?
They are just more dessert-y to me.
Little mini gummy pizzas. Super cute.
Har, har. I needed some of the stuff I took.
I think in all about 25 gift baskets to choose from- from Dooney and Burke bags, to artwork, to a Nikon camera, a Club 33 package.... on and on and on!
The Mint Juleps! (Although they weren't as good as the ones we had.)
Yes, you did. Remember when the fireworks were cancelled? Yep, Bill Rogers told you so.
By then, the speakers were at their tables and available for autographs. The first was Charita Carter- one of the lead Imagineers in Burbank. I was completely blown away by her poise, grace, drive, demeanor and presentation that followed. What an incredible woman of influence, humility, and success. You can Google to find her achievements, but I was personally challenged and inspired by her message of rising above challenge, no matter what barriers may stand in the way. In addition to her personal rise to success in the Disney corporation, she shared a bit about her work on her latest projects of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Train and the new and highly proprietary and protected technology of “Projection Mapping”- majorly cool stuff that we’re going to be seeing a lot of in the immediate future company wide.
I decided that for my Annual Girls Theater Day I would take advantage of the 20% discount they were offering to the PNWMM guests for their showing of the Hunchback of Notre Dame. That’ll be coming up on June, 2018 and Kari and my girls and I will be going for a weekend of fun.
They told stories of how they got their jobs as “The Disney Announcers” and come to find out…. They’re married. Imagine that!!!
For $20 Bill would record his voice on your phone as a voicemail greeting, which I did. I'm a bit torn though. It really didn't turn out as I'd expected and hoped, and TBH, is a bit cheesy. I mean, it IS the authentic Voice of Disney, but sounds a bit goofy. My kids tease me, but I can't quite bring myself to erase it.
I’m so not a breakfast eater, but if given the choice, I’ll take a hot one over pastries any day of the week.
Carbed and caffeine up, we headed out, stopping by an ATM on the way. You KNOW since this has the brand name Disney associated with it, my checking account is going to see some negative activity.
We also had time to scope out the treats that awaited us during the day. I’m sure you’ll recognize a few:
The excitement immediately grew and the atmosphere of fun was as thick as the peanut butter on an Oblivious Vacation sandwich.
By then, the speakers were at their tables and available for autographs. The first was Charita Carter- one of the lead Imagineers in Burbank. I was completely blown away by her poise, grace, drive, demeanor and presentation that followed. What an incredible woman of influence, humility, and success.
In addition to her personal rise to success in the Disney corporation, she shared a bit about her work on her latest projects of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Train and the new and highly proprietary and protected technology of “Projection Mapping”- majorly cool stuff that we’re going to be seeing a lot of in the immediate future company wide.
I won a $5 $ixbucks card.
Go ahead judge us; you know you want some right now too.
There was some time to kill and the PNWMM Organizers went far above and beyond in creating some quite simply AMAZING Disney-themed displays for photos opps and fun. My favorite was the Alice’s Tea Party Table display. It was unbelievably colorful, whimsical, and was full of Hidden Mickey-esque gems to hunt for.
For $20 Bill would record his voice on your phone as a voicemail greeting, which I did. I'm a bit torn though. It really didn't turn out as I'd expected and hoped, and TBH, is a bit cheesy. I mean, it IS the authentic Voice of Disney, but sounds a bit goofy. My kids tease me, but I can't quite bring myself to erase it.
Like I said, man does not live on Disney treats alone.
Well, that's..... annoying.I was all set to do replies, only to have come home to zero internet. Booooo!!!