I was thinking about why I was such a Disney Nerd, and how I have passed this Disney Nerdiness on to my daughter. Other Disneyphiles such as myself I am sure agree. It's about the feeling that you get while you are at a Disney Park. When you are not there are always chasing that Disney high. Thinking of things that remind you of the being there. The smell inside of Pirates of the Caribbean, the chills you get when you see the castle the first time walking in the park, the warm feeling you get when you are with your own children and get to experience it through their eyes. The memories you get to bring home, and with me being a scrapbooker getting to relive them and enjoy them over and over again. The excitement as you plan for another trip, counting down the days.
As a child, I was fortunate to be able to go to Disneyland at least once every few years. These were some of my favorite childhood memories because my family was together and everything was right with the world. As I got older and spent time as a teen there, it was an escape from what was going on around me. As an adult the minute I stepped on Disney property I was able to forget all my troubles, and for at least a few days I could live in Fantasyland.
I began to find there is so much more to Disney then just the parks. There is the whole culture over the years and this fascinated me. From the animation, to the music, the movies, the merchandise, the food and Walt Disney himself. I was intrigued with cast members that worked with Disney to create help create these wonderful memories for guests and worked with Walt Disney to build what we now know as Disney. And of course the details. Mickey doesn't skimp on the details.Luckily I came across an opportunity that was perfect for me. I finally got to be a part of the Disney team. After visiting the Walt Disney Family Museum, I realized how lucky I was to be even a small part of Disney and how really proud I was. I love being able to help with Walt's dream and if I can make one guest smile and feel the magic like so many others did for me growing up, then it's all worth it.
That's me with the hat on visit to Disneyland circa 1971 with my family.
4 comments:
I think your terminology is a bit off...if somebody is a Disneyphobe they have a fear or dislike of Disney...and i for one DONT :D and by the look of your blog entry either....I think the word you are looking for is DISNEYPHILE just thought I would let you know :D
Kdizne aka Dizneluver 8(:-D
LOL well thank you for that. How terrible. I'll fix that. Not sure what I was thinking.
Hey Marianne! Just started reading your blog but I follow you on twitter. Thanks for posting this. You are so right about always "chasing the high" from Disney. I have about five months until I am there again (for my honeymoon) and sometimes it is just painful. I listen to park audio at work when I'm done, and even around the house when I'm cleaning. Sometimes just sometimes I can imagine I am there and all is okay in the world.
Sorry for the long comment. But it's always nice to find others who share your love of the house.
Oh gee. I must be tired. "When I'm down" not done. And sharing the love of the "mouse". Sorry about that!
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