I'm Moving to Florida!

It's true. I'm moving to Orlando! Very, very soon.

So much has happened in the past week but it's all incredibly exciting!

It has been my life-long dream to move down to Florida and become a Cast Member at Walt Disney World. I belong there. I eat, breathe and sleep Disney. Everyone who knows me will agree with that.

I recently returned from my third trip to Walt Disney World just this year. Five days ago to be exact. But the very last night of my trip was one that will change my life forever.

My dear friend, Catie who lives in Orlando, called me while I was at the Magic Kingdom waiting in Frontierland for the Main Street Electrical Parade to start. She stated that her roommate moved out and she was looking for someone to move in really soon. I told her that I was definitely interested and that we would talk when I got home. I called her back a few days later, discussed some details, and right then and there....decided to take the plunge.

I had been thinking about moving down there for several years now, but finding a roommate or someone to move down with me was a bit challenging. This opportunity arose so I could NOT pass it up. If not now, then when? I had no idea it would be this soon, but I am beyond excited to start this new adventure in my life, right now.

I will be moving at the end of this month. October. No later than November 2nd. Living only thirty minutes from Walt Disney World. About two hours from either coast. Thirty-five minutes from Give Kids the World Village. Two blocks from my new church. It's all so perfect.

As of right now, I have made it through the first two parts of a job application for Disney. I applied for a monorail hostess position. All I need to do now is call them on Monday to set up an interview! I will be applying for other places as back ups, but I just have a huge feeling that this is it. :)

This is all seriously a dream come true. I know that this change will be good for me. I'll miss my family and friends back home, but remember that this isn't goodbye. Just a 'see ya real soon!'

Thank you all for your love and support. Be sure to visit! <3

Call Me, Crazy?

Most of my friends thing I'm crazy. Why, do you ask? Because I will drive all the way to St. Louis, Missouri, Indianapolis, Indiana and Walt Disney World to hang out with people I've never met before. 

But I am far from crazy. The Disney community just doesn't compare to anything else out there. Something about being a true Disney fan makes people great. You feel an immediate connection to them. Even after only talking for a few minutes, you feel like you've known them your whole life.

I have been listening to a wonderful Disney podcast for almost a year and a half now. It's called the Be Our Guest Podcast. The hosts are Mike, Debbie, Rikki and Pam. After listening to the first show I came across, I KNEW I had to listen to the rest of the podcasts. I also KNEW that I had to connect myself to this community and meet these people in person. 

I started calling in to the live shows, checking out the forums and chatting with everyone on Facebook and Twitter. These people have shown me such love and support over the past year. It's amazing. These aren't just friends. Their family. 

I was able to meet my first round of BOGP listeners in February when I went down for the Princess Half Marathon. Yes, I went down "solo" to run the race, but I also had so many wonderful listeners to meet up with! 

We had a small meet at Cap't Cook's quick service restaurant at the Polynesian. It was a decent turn out, even with the busy race weekend! We had about 10 people show up. I am so thankful for those who took time out of their trip to meet me and other listeners of the show. :)

I also had the privileged of meeting more during the 5k race. Some of those, I actually got to start the Princess Half Marathon with! This was just the beginning of meeting the rest of my 'family'. :)

In May, myself and the lovely Theresa put together a meet-up in Indianapolis, Indiana. This was an even more incredibly turn out! We had almost 20 people! And the most wonderful thing of all was that we raised $250 for Give Kids the World Village. Just goes to show you how supportive and amazing these folks really are.

In July, I took a road-trip by myself to meet several more listeners and, of course, Mike Ralhmann himself! The guy who really has changed my life. I drove all the way out to St. Louis, Missouri for a fun weekend at the St. Louis Zoo, dinner and a performance of Mary Poppins at the Muny. I had an absolute blast! I am so glad this trip was possible for me. I will never forget this weekend! Many more friendships were made. Plus, I was able to see a few more familiar faces. We raised more money for Give Kids the World. Again, amazing community.

Even on my Walt Disney World vacation in August, I met up with yet even more BOGP listeners. Also getting to see some that I've already met in February. They made my trip so memorable! I can't thank them enough for their company and friendship.

I'm not crazy. Everyone else who is a part of these podcast families gets it. I can't explain it. You just have to experience it for yourself. :)

I absolutely cannot wait until October! Yet again, I will be meeting even more listeners of the show. This time, I will have met all of the hosts of the Be Our Guest Podcast. Finally! I actually didn't think I would even meet any of them for several more years. This year has obviously been incredible and I am so forever humbled and grateful to be a part of this amazing, wonderful family.

<3

Mickey Miles Podcast : A Podcast About All Things runDisney

First of all, let me say that EVERYONE should do a runDisney event at some point in their lives. It's seriously the most fun you could ever have while exercising. :)

With that being said, a great way to get yourself motivated is by listening to the Mickey Miles Podcast with Michelle Scribner-Maclean and Mike Scopa! This podcast started back in September of 2012, which couldn't have come out at a better time! I signed up for the Princess Half Marathon in September. About a few weeks later, I was searching for running podcasts and came across the very first episode. I was so excited!

The Mickey Miles Podcast is focused on all things runDisney. Anywhere from 5K family fun runs to full marathons. They will present the latest in runDisney news and give you the rundown on upcoming runDisney events. One of the things that has helped me tremendously in my training was the listener question based shows. Mike and Michelle have so much running experience and know how to answer pretty much any sort of running question you could think of. They've been through it all. :)

Thanks to this amazing podcast, I was able to train well and hard for my first ever half marathon, which just so happened to be a Disney race! I am so blessed to have come across this show.

I had the honor to hang out with both Mike and Michelle during the Princess Half Marathon weekend! They are great people. Very welcoming and kind. I felt like I've known them my whole life. We spent the morning together cheering on everyone at the 5K. I also met up with them at the Coronado Springs Resort where we had a lovely lunch. :) The following pictures are from the Royal Family 5K on Saturday, February 23, 2013.

Michelle and I :)

Mike and I :)

Michelle was so kind in to asking me to be a part of a few episodes talking about the Princess Half Marathon. Both before and after! 

Please take a listen to these shows :)

Before the Princess Half

After the Princess Half

There's also a silly little interview that Mike did during the 5K. You can check that out here!

Love, love, love Mike and Michelle! Please check out their amazing new website, http://www.mickeymilespodcast.com/ and subscribe to them on iTunes!

Oh, and get yourself to one of the MANY runDisney events! 

Get off the couch! :D

Be Our Guest Podcast Indy Meet Up

The Be Our Guest Podcast crew had a wonderful meet up on May 11th in the Indianapolis area. We met at Ben and Ari's in Fishers, Indiana. It was a great turn out! We had around 20 people show up. Lots of fun talks. A few of us played a round of miniature golf. And some of the kids (and myself) ;) played the arcade games!

Along with this meet up, we raised $250 for Give Kids the World Village!!! This is so incredible! I am blown away by the generosity of our friends. We are going to help make magic for so many families.

Thanks to everyone who came out to this event and for your donations! I am blessed to have you guys in my life. :)

Also, a huge thanks to Mike, Rikki, Debbie and Pam for doing the podcast and starting all of these great friendships. We love you guys!! :)

We had our own sign :)

Macy and Anna won 800 tickets on Deal Or No Deal!

Great arcade games!

Marc Lorenzo's incredible photos!

Raffling off great prizes to raise money for Give Kids the World :)

A few of the amazing raffle items!

R2D2 joined us!

We had amazing music to listen to :)

A cotton candy machine! How cool!

Julie and Marc doing the "Kim face" ;)

Gracie had to fetch her ball a few times.

So did Marc!

Gracie is my new BFF.

We are so much alike ;)

These girls are awesome!

Ticket monster!

The DelPrince family :)

Our amazing group of friends! A few more joined us later on!

Gracie's idea for a pose ;)

Gus! :)

Aw :)

Photo bombed! Sorry, Jama. :)

Macy :)

Julie! My future Disney World roommate!

We ended the night at the Disney Store!

This one is for Rikki :)

A windy evening! 

Thank you, Theresa, for all of your help with this meet! Can't wait until the next! :)

Disney Song of the Day : May 7th

We're still dreaming! Today's song is "When You Wish Upon a Star". I'm pretty sure everyone knows this song...even if they've never seen Pinocchio. :)

"When You Wish Upon a Star" is a song written by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington for Walt Disney's 1940 adaptation of Pinocchio. The original version was sung by Cliff Edwards in the character of Jiminy Cricket, and is heard over the opening credits and in the final scene of the film. The song has since become the representative song of The Walt Disney Company.

"When You Wish Upon a Star" along with Mickey Mouse has become an icon of The Walt Disney Company. In the 1950s and 1960s, Walt Disney used the song in the opening sequences of all the editions of the Walt Disney anthology television series. It has also been used to accompany the Walt Disney Pictures opening logos – including the present-day logo – since the 1980s. The ships of the Disney Cruise Line use the first seven notes of the song's melody as their horn signals. Additionally, many productions at Disney theme parks – particularly fireworks shows and parades – employ the song.

Magical Mouse Radio

One of my most favorite things about Disney has to be the music. It's incredible how a song can take you back to a certain time or place. Even bringing you to other senses, such as tastes or smells.

A radio station I listen to regularly is called Magical Mouse Radio. My good friend, Mike Rahlmann from the Be Our Guest Podcast, is the creator of this amazing station. On it, you can hear everything from on-ride audio, background loops, songs from shows, movies and much, much more!

Here is a schedule of what you can expect to hear :)

• Monday - Magic Kingdom  (9am - 12am EST)
• Tuesday - Background Loop Tuesday. This is the most popular day! :) (Midnight - 10:00 PM EST) 
• Wednesday - World Showcase (9am - 12am EST), Animal Kingdom (1pm - 3pm)
• Thursday - Retro Thursday (9am - 12am EST)
• Friday - One of my favorites... Future World Friday! (9am - 12am EST)
• Saturday - Morning in the Studios (10am - 1pm), Animal Kingdom (1pm - 3pm)
• Sunday - Attractions Alley (10am - 1pm)
• Kiss Goodnight - Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday (9pm - 10:30pm)

Please check out this radio station and support one of my favorite people! :)

This station is so much fun! :) 

Disney Song of the Day : May 6th

This week will be the week of dreams :)

Pursuing the dream to work at Walt Disney World.
This song keeps me going.

"Go the Distance" from Hercules. Another favorite.

Disney Song of the Day : May 3rd

Not much info about today's song. I came across it while listening to the DisneyBlu podcast. DJ Steve Porter does a mix up of several different fan videos. Love it!

Disney Song a Day : May 2

Today's song is "Belle" from Beauty and the Beast. :) If you've never seen the movie, stop what you're doing and watch it! It's one of my absolute favorites! I love the movie, the songs, the characters. Everything!

The song is composed by Alan Menken; lyrics by Howard Ashman; sung by Paige O'Hara. 

The lyrics to this song gives you an idea of what everyone thinks of Belle and also gives you part of the plot before you really get into the movie. Try to pay attention. :)

Such a fun song! I hope you enjoy today's pick.

(Don't mind the grammatical errors on this person's YouTube video. This was the best version I could find! Haha.)

Disney Song of the Day : May 1

Happy May Day!

It's finally beginning to stay warm outside. The flowers are blooming. Time for more outdoor activities. :)
I love Spring! I could stick with 75 degree weather all year long!

Today's Disney song is one of my absolute favorites. One that always puts a smile on my face and makes me want to dance. And it's from one of my favorite movies, Mary Poppins!

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

The song is written by the Sherman Brothers; sung by Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke.

The roots of the words are as follows: super- "above", cali- "beauty", fragilistic- "delicate", expiali- "to atone", and docious- "educable", with the sum of these parts signifying roughly "Atoning for educability through delicate beauty." And, it's just something to say when you don't have anything else to say. :)

 Have a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious day!