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KatGarcia · 07-10-2009, 09:13 AM

Welcome to my PTR!

I’m Kat. Disney freak. DIS Boards addict. Tinkerbell Fan. And most recently a new Cast Member for the World of Disney NYC!

Here’s me:

I work in the stock room, unloading the boxes. Semi un-Disney like BUT I was referred by another CM and you can’t do what they do if you are referred. I won’t lie , I’d love to call people “princess” all day and give out magical certs but I’m still really beyond thrilled to be working there.

SO obviously there are perks to working for Disney. Also- to clarify- I am considered an employee of WDW in Florida because we are the only WoD not in a theme park. The bad news is- my store is closing down after the holidays. The lease is up and they aren’t renewing. Which means I have about 6 months to go to WDW as a CM.

At first I didn’t think it would work out, esp. because I have a reluctant DH (KC) who isn’t feeling the Disney as much as he used to. I told him he became a Disney Husband- you know the type- the guy who lets you plan, goes, has a good time but could take it or leave it.

Meet KC, Disney Husband:

But after doing some financial figuring and planning I finally broke the ice with him and we had the talk about it. I explained to him how much it would really mean to me to be able to go to WDW as a CM, if only once. He doesn’t exactly understand , but that’s why I am on the DIS with you fine people who just GET IT.

It’s a dream to me to be working for Disney in any way and to be able to walk into the gates as a real tangible part of that means everything to me. After the store closes that’s all the opportunity I have for this, unless we move to Florida, which is not likely any time soon.

We have one other person coming with us! After inviting several people and being turned down for whatever reason, just one remains.

Meet Pants. (guess who got him the shirt)

KC's BFF, Partner in Crime, His brother from another mother. They are inseparable. Pants is a great friend to us both. He came with us last January and had a great time. He's excited to check out F&W with us.

The only other appearance will be by my BFF L & her daughter, H.

We are currently trying to talk L's DH to come too. Her sister and brother-in-law and nephew MIGHT make it too, but they all live 45 minutes away and it's a lot easier for them to plan on the fly that for us to.

When are we going:

Wednesday October 28th through November 2nd.

Where are we staying:

After MUCH debate and heated discussion (lol) I booked! We decided on a split stay. We like to split the stay and make it feel like 2 different vacations. It also was a way for me to still save us as much money as possible (DH's bone of contention with this whole trip) and to be able to stay at one of my dream resorts.

Wednesday October 28th- Saturday October 31st @ All Star Movies, Preferred Room.

Saturday October 31st - November 2nd @ Animal Kingdom lodge, Standard View.

All the rest I am still planning so you can all help me with that!

Thank for reading along and coming on another vacation with us!

KatGarcia · 07-10-2009, 09:14 AM

EASY LINK-AGE!

Let's Pick Some ADRs.
A Spin On The Hotel Roulette Wheel.
More Breaking News...people are dropping like flies!
Mini TR- Atlantic City- DIS MEETS!
We Booked! Plus ADRs are this week!
ADRs Tomorrow- Need some Help!!!
ADRs have been made!
MINI TR-A Picture tour of The World of Disney NYC.
MINI TR- The Alice In Wonderland Statue in Central Park.
A Little Help Please DISers.
Itinerary Version 1
Yet ANOTHER Mini NYC TR.

HomeschoolMama · 07-10-2009, 09:31 AM

Am I the first to post?

I can't wait to hear all the details, Kat!

jcc0621 · 07-10-2009, 09:31 AM

I'm here!

Lifelong_Dreamer · 07-10-2009, 09:44 AM

I'm here Kat!

jenseib · 07-10-2009, 09:52 AM

WoooHoo!

debraW76 · 07-10-2009, 10:41 AM

Hi Kat!
So you can't work in the same department if a CM referred you? That sounds weird

.

Can't wait to here about it!

DWGal210 · 07-10-2009, 10:57 AM

Sounds like you're going to have fun! Can't wait to read more!

askelton · 07-10-2009, 01:07 PM

Pencil me in for a Grey Goose slushie with you!

mrsksomeday · 07-10-2009, 02:03 PM

I'm here too! I hope everything works out for you. It is great you get to go back sooner than you thought.

DisneyJo · 07-10-2009, 02:05 PM

So if you're reffered you can't work on the shop floor????

Fingers crossed this trip all goes to plan for you Kat I know it means so much

MomofCKJ · 07-10-2009, 02:15 PM

So glad it is working out that you can get a trip in before your store closes. That is a bummer that they are closing for good!

Allyson

englishrose47 · 07-10-2009, 02:25 PM

Did I make Page 1 !! I am sooo in for his Kat!!!

Hedy · 07-10-2009, 05:28 PM

Dates?

Lynn5700 · 07-10-2009, 05:31 PM

Hey!!! I'm going to NYC this Sunday, and we're going to stop in The WOD store. Are you going to be there?

And what is this?? They are closing!!!!! NOOOOOO!!!! It's the closest thing to Disney around me!!

07-10-2009, 09:13 AM	#1
KatGarcia Just Keep Swimming. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 5,473	New 8/25. The trip that never was. Welcome to my PTR! I’m Kat. Disney freak. DIS Boards addict. Tinkerbell Fan. And most recently a new Cast Member for the World of Disney NYC! Here’s me: I work in the stock room, unloading the boxes. Semi un-Disney like BUT I was referred by another CM and you can’t do what they do if you are referred. I won’t lie , I’d love to call people “princess” all day and give out magical certs but I’m still really beyond thrilled to be working there. SO obviously there are perks to working for Disney. Also- to clarify- I am considered an employee of WDW in Florida because we are the only WoD not in a theme park. The bad news is- my store is closing down after the holidays. The lease is up and they aren’t renewing. Which means I have about 6 months to go to WDW as a CM. At first I didn’t think it would work out, esp. because I have a reluctant DH (KC) who isn’t feeling the Disney as much as he used to. I told him he became a Disney Husband- you know the type- the guy who lets you plan, goes, has a good time but could take it or leave it. Meet KC, Disney Husband: But after doing some financial figuring and planning I finally broke the ice with him and we had the talk about it. I explained to him how much it would really mean to me to be able to go to WDW as a CM, if only once. He doesn’t exactly understand , but that’s why I am on the DIS with you fine people who just GET IT. It’s a dream to me to be working for Disney in any way and to be able to walk into the gates as a real tangible part of that means everything to me. After the store closes that’s all the opportunity I have for this, unless we move to Florida, which is not likely any time soon. We have one other person coming with us! After inviting several people and being turned down for whatever reason, just one remains. Meet Pants. (guess who got him the shirt) KC's BFF, Partner in Crime, His brother from another mother. They are inseparable. Pants is a great friend to us both. He came with us last January and had a great time. He's excited to check out F&W with us. The only other appearance will be by my BFF L & her daughter, H. We are currently trying to talk L's DH to come too. Her sister and brother-in-law and nephew MIGHT make it too, but they all live 45 minutes away and it's a lot easier for them to plan on the fly that for us to. When are we going: Wednesday October 28th through November 2nd. Where are we staying: After MUCH debate and heated discussion (lol) I booked! We decided on a split stay. We like to split the stay and make it feel like 2 different vacations. It also was a way for me to still save us as much money as possible (DH's bone of contention with this whole trip) and to be able to stay at one of my dream resorts. Wednesday October 28th- Saturday October 31st @ All Star Movies, Preferred Room. Saturday October 31st - November 2nd @ Animal Kingdom lodge, Standard View. All the rest I am still planning so you can all help me with that! Thank for reading along and coming on another vacation with us! __________________ My Disney Princess, Lily Mission:Visit Disney Once a Month for a Year. A Florida Newbie's Tales. Trips: Nov 09~POFQ {as a CM!}Nov 08~ASMuAug 08~Pop (1st Solo Trip) & PORJan '08~ASMusic Suite/BWV Oct 07~CBR {F&W/MNSSHP}June '07~DisneylandDec '06/Jan '07~Pop/CSRFeb '05~POFQJune 1996Several trips as a kid Last edited by KatGarcia; 08-25-2009 at 01:29 PM. Reason: Adjusting the title and fixing the details of the trip in this post.

07-10-2009, 09:14 AM	#2
KatGarcia Just Keep Swimming. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 5,473	Reserved for Links. EASY LINK-AGE! Let's Pick Some ADRs. A Spin On The Hotel Roulette Wheel. More Breaking News...people are dropping like flies! Mini TR- Atlantic City- DIS MEETS! We Booked! Plus ADRs are this week! ADRs Tomorrow- Need some Help!!! ADRs have been made! MINI TR-A Picture tour of The World of Disney NYC. MINI TR- The Alice In Wonderland Statue in Central Park. A Little Help Please DISers. Itinerary Version 1 Yet ANOTHER Mini NYC TR. __________________ My Disney Princess, Lily Mission:Visit Disney Once a Month for a Year. A Florida Newbie's Tales. Trips: Nov 09~POFQ {as a CM!}Nov 08~ASMuAug 08~Pop (1st Solo Trip) & PORJan '08~ASMusic Suite/BWV Oct 07~CBR {F&W/MNSSHP}June '07~DisneylandDec '06/Jan '07~Pop/CSRFeb '05~POFQJune 1996Several trips as a kid Last edited by KatGarcia; 08-18-2009 at 12:57 PM.

07-10-2009, 09:31 AM	#3
HomeschoolMama I raise kids... What's your super power? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Too far from Disney Posts: 5,739	Am I the first to post? I can't wait to hear all the details, Kat! __________________ Dawn

07-10-2009, 09:31 AM	#4
jcc0621 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 12,174	I'm here! __________________ Janet TFW Unofficial Odds Maker SAVING TO GO TO DISNEYLAND

07-10-2009, 09:44 AM	#5
Lifelong_Dreamer DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 13,749	I'm here Kat! __________________ Lessa ♥May 2011 - Feeling Hot Hot Hot! The Rain Curse is Broken! Two Weeks of Fun in the Sun!♥ ♥The Sea Witch Stole My Voice! Our Two Week Land and Sea Adventure! ♥ ♥The Silly and Mischievous Adventures of Four Crazy Canucks♥ ♥Our Funfilled Action-Packed Trip To Disney Over the Fourth of July♥

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07-10-2009, 09:52 AM	#6
jenseib Mommy to Claire Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 23,358	WoooHoo! __________________ Oh the Places We Go, The People We SeeI LOVE Comedians with Guitars...You didn't tell me that PartYou can take the girl out of Disney, BUT..Universal Adventures of Dreams and an Expanding WorldA Hop, NO Skip, and Many Mishaps to a Disney DreamSo This is What a Dream Tastes likeDairy Farmer's Wife IS going to Disney in March/April3Rd Times a Charm

07-10-2009, 10:41 AM	#7
debraW76 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,788	Hi Kat! So you can't work in the same department if a CM referred you? That sounds weird . Can't wait to here about it! __________________ I'm Mu - My husband, Zeta - Alpha (10) - Chi (9) - Omicron (8) - Delta (7) - Tao (4)

07-10-2009, 10:57 AM	#8
DWGal210 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,152	Sounds like you're going to have fun! Can't wait to read more! __________________

07-10-2009, 01:07 PM	#9
askelton Disney Cosmo Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,336	Pencil me in for a Grey Goose slushie with you! __________________ Angela

07-10-2009, 02:03 PM	#10
mrsksomeday "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,329	I'm here too! I hope everything works out for you. It is great you get to go back sooner than you thought. __________________ Ace, Me, and the Guy with CP - 1st TR Happy Birthday Bill 6/08 Introducing Amy to "Walt's World" 10/08 Where everybody knows Bill's name 11/08 Does this mean we aren't going to the mountains? 11/09 Birthdays, surprises, Magic & Merriment 12/10 An Imagineer fell for Bill 5/11 Bill and Tracy’s Kinda Excellent Adventure!! Dec. 2011 It's the Little Moments that Count!! -5/12 Justice for Travis

07-10-2009, 02:05 PM	#11
DisneyJo TGJ Lost another competition It's absolute bliss Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 19,206	So if you're reffered you can't work on the shop floor???? Fingers crossed this trip all goes to plan for you Kat I know it means so much __________________ Member of the 2009 Disney World Moms Panel

07-10-2009, 02:15 PM	#12
MomofCKJ I just lost steam at about 5 minutes Wants to really smell the roses I will not eat the second end of the hot dog Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,907	So glad it is working out that you can get a trip in before your store closes. That is a bummer that they are closing for good! Allyson __________________ The "I've Waited Forever To Go Solo" Mom's Leaving Everyone Home Pre Trip Report-complete The "I've Waited A Long Time for a Mother/Daughter Extravaganza" TR--Not sure I ever finished!

07-10-2009, 02:25 PM	#13
englishrose47 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Niagara Falls N.Y. Posts: 25,393	Did I make Page 1 !! I am sooo in for his Kat!!! __________________ Self Appointed Team Focker Watch Computor Whiz Lady Dole Duchess of Whippington April/May 07 Pop Feb 08 Pop May09 POP Sept 09 POP Feb 10 Pop Oct 10 PopAug 11 Pop Oct 11 A PTR: DIS NEWS FLASH ... GRANNY TRIP POSTPONED ... MEDICARE Snafu DIScovered … Stay Tuned http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3051652Where will Rosie Roam in 2013 http://www.disboards.com/showthread....7#post48102507It's 5o'clock somewhere ? http://www.disboards.com/showthread....6#post48398326 Lucy I'm Home

07-10-2009, 05:28 PM	#14
Hedy I'm 22 27 and I still kind of stammer If you're old enough to hold a job, you're old enough to not burn popcorn Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 11,121	Dates? __________________ 4/93-Dixie Landings12/96-Dixie Landings2/02-PORDLR-8/05-Royal Stovall's Inn3/06-POR12/07-POFQ8/08-POP/Dolphin10/09-POFQSwan 12/10Podcast cruise 12/10AKV 8/11AoA 1/13AoA 4/13 Universal: 7/08 HRH, 7/09 RPR, 8/10 RPR A vegetarian and pescetarian do Disney dining 12/07Hedy and the Carnivores 08/08Hedy and Lexie Rock Vegas 12/08 'Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten

07-10-2009, 05:31 PM	#15
Lynn5700 WOO HOO I will be there Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 10,073	Hey!!! I'm going to NYC this Sunday, and we're going to stop in The WOD store. Are you going to be there? And what is this?? They are closing!!!!! NOOOOOO!!!! It's the closest thing to Disney around me!!

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