Hello all,
I've been part of DISboards.com for awhile now, but I haven't posted much. I've been tasked with planning our family's WDW vacation that's happening in September, so I may be posting a little bit more frequently this year!
As a kid, I never went to a Disney Park. My first experience was at DLR right after I graduated from high school. Shortly after that, I did the WDW College Program in Spring '02. I was a Merchandise Host at DHS. I've been hooked ever since.
Growing up in a fairly conservative family and area (Utah Mormon suburbia), I struggled with being gay. I didn't really come out until I was close to 20 years old. It's cheesy to say this, but Disney Parks helped me figure out who I was. I learned a lot about myself while doing the College Program. The messages in a lot of the Parks' nighttime shows, parades, music, etc., really struck a chord with me. Please tell me I'm not the only one who has felt this way?!
To answer the thread's questions -
Name: Steven
Username: Loeber (It's in reference to a musician that I've followed since the 90s, Lisa Loeb, haha.)
Where You Live: Salt Lake City, Utah
Where You Have Lived: I've grown up in Utah; although, I briefly lived in Southern Cali and Orlando when I did the College Program.
Martial Status: I've been with my partner for 7 years (see photo below).
Favorite Park: That's a tough one...I'd probably say Epcot because of World Showcase and IllumiNations.
Favorite Movie: I have a hard time with "favorites" questions...The Great Mouse Detective and Pinocchio are at the top of my list.
Favorite Prince/Princess: Eh, I don't really have one.
Favorite Character: Probably Wall-E (Disney/Pixar)