Disney is magic. We all are taught this from an early age, no matter what our circumstance. Either you're like me and Disney is a magical wonderland of princesses and talking animals, wonderful songs and pretty dresses; or you're like my friends who weren't allowed to watch anything Disney - it was a stolen pleasure where you could let your imagination wander for a while.
Disney has been my dream ever since I can remember. Funnily enough, even though I've thought about working there on and off for the past 3 years, it never quite gets off the ground. I'm fairly positive I'm not meant to work there, otherwise I'd have found a way. But perhaps I have. After all, there are plenty of retired people who go down and work at Disney, and frankly, I think it's much more fun then. You're old, so they don't expect you to work crazy hours, you don't *need* the money as younger workers do - you're allowed to just have fun! But, before I'm old and have to have a potty break every half hour, I might have found another way to bring the joy of Disney into the lives of others. I've made a contact who hosts non-profit Disney shows in children's hospitals. Any money earned goes straight to charities. The actors are to provide their own costumes, shows are flexible as to what they want to sing/act/dance, and you get the chance to go and perform for children who REALLY need magic in their lives. I can't wait to send her an audition tape. And, you know, even if this doesn't work out for me, it inspires me for the future. Just because I might not be able to do this now, doesn't mean it's never going to work. Who says *I* can't start a business like this? Or at least help start one? I'm excited. :)
Also, Disney is working itself into another little spot in my mind. I've always dreamed of a Disney wedding. Thomas and I have been looking into it, and, price-wise, we might actually be able to swing a little wedding. By little I mean 10 people, including bride and groom. but wouldn't that be amazing? There are so many kinks to work out, and honestly, It's still a 50/50 chance. But wouldn't that be absolutely amazing? Low-stress (they do everything from flowers to music - you just pay the price!) somewhere where I could have both families without worrying about who was comfortable in which church (which was/is going to be SUCH A PAIN), and I could limit the guest list drastically. After all, who is going to go all the way to Florida when we tell them how much it's going to cost? My family has a time share/friends they can stay with, so I'm not too worried about them since it'd only be 2 days. Thomas's family has money - not a whole lot, but enough that I wouldn't feel bad asking them to stay in a Disney resort for a night or two.
Who knows. It might not (read: probably will not) work out with school and family and timing. But it's a lovely option, and I am the teeniest bit excited about just dreaming it up.
I love Disney. No matter what people say about the company, or the institution, I believe it's the stuff that dreams are made of. At least, mine are. :)
Disney has been my dream ever since I can remember. Funnily enough, even though I've thought about working there on and off for the past 3 years, it never quite gets off the ground. I'm fairly positive I'm not meant to work there, otherwise I'd have found a way. But perhaps I have. After all, there are plenty of retired people who go down and work at Disney, and frankly, I think it's much more fun then. You're old, so they don't expect you to work crazy hours, you don't *need* the money as younger workers do - you're allowed to just have fun! But, before I'm old and have to have a potty break every half hour, I might have found another way to bring the joy of Disney into the lives of others. I've made a contact who hosts non-profit Disney shows in children's hospitals. Any money earned goes straight to charities. The actors are to provide their own costumes, shows are flexible as to what they want to sing/act/dance, and you get the chance to go and perform for children who REALLY need magic in their lives. I can't wait to send her an audition tape. And, you know, even if this doesn't work out for me, it inspires me for the future. Just because I might not be able to do this now, doesn't mean it's never going to work. Who says *I* can't start a business like this? Or at least help start one? I'm excited. :)
Also, Disney is working itself into another little spot in my mind. I've always dreamed of a Disney wedding. Thomas and I have been looking into it, and, price-wise, we might actually be able to swing a little wedding. By little I mean 10 people, including bride and groom. but wouldn't that be amazing? There are so many kinks to work out, and honestly, It's still a 50/50 chance. But wouldn't that be absolutely amazing? Low-stress (they do everything from flowers to music - you just pay the price!) somewhere where I could have both families without worrying about who was comfortable in which church (which was/is going to be SUCH A PAIN), and I could limit the guest list drastically. After all, who is going to go all the way to Florida when we tell them how much it's going to cost? My family has a time share/friends they can stay with, so I'm not too worried about them since it'd only be 2 days. Thomas's family has money - not a whole lot, but enough that I wouldn't feel bad asking them to stay in a Disney resort for a night or two.
Who knows. It might not (read: probably will not) work out with school and family and timing. But it's a lovely option, and I am the teeniest bit excited about just dreaming it up.
I love Disney. No matter what people say about the company, or the institution, I believe it's the stuff that dreams are made of. At least, mine are. :)
