The title of this entire website poses a magical question. “Some imagination, huh?” In case you aren’t sure where this came from, it is the last line of Fantasmic! And I think it’s wonderful. I get chills every time.
I’ve been wanting to make a Disney blog for awhile now. This will be the place I come and talk about everything on my path to eventual full-time employment with the Happiest Company on Earth. Because that, folks, is my destination. My dream. My passion. Everything I’m working for.
It really is more than a giant name brand which now owns ESPN, ABC, SoapNet, Lifetime, A&E, History Channel, Touchstone Pictures, Miramax Films (Dimension as well), Hollywood Pictures, Walt Disney Records, Hollywood Records, Buena Vista Records, Lyric Street Records, Mammoth Records, Hulu, and, as of late last year, Marvel.
I mean, obviously, to get to this point, it had to start with some serious, hard-working, persistent individuals.
And that’s where Walter Elias Disney comes in. I know everything about him. His parents. His childhood. His siblings. His journey to become the idol he is. His first ventures. His struggles. His eventual successes.
He is the man I admire most.
He grew up and followed a dream. He did what he could with what he had, and look where we are now. It’s crazy. If you ever have the time to watch the documentary by Walter Elias Disney Miller, I recommend doing so. Then maybe you’ll taste a tiny bit of what I’m talking about here.
Nothing can describe his ingenuity. No words can even describe him. He was so many things. A dreamer, inventor, loving father, first imagineer… I mean, did you know that he created the 35mm camera? Or that he was the first person to come up with a way to throw trash in a trash can where you wouldn’t have to open it to see the trash while you do it? ((ie a trash can with a swinging lid))
More than anything else, he is an inspiration.
Moving onto the next best man in my life: Mickey Mouse. He’s my favorite thing ever. I get mushy every time I see his face or hear his voice anywhere. Oh, it’s ridiculous all right, but I just equate him directly to Walt, and I get sentimental. He was Walt’s original creation, Walt WAS Mickey Mouse. He drew him, he voiced him, he gave him life. And he’s been around since 1928, and I like my men old! He’s the perfect cartoon character in every way. There’s nothing not to like. And I’m not a cartoon fan, let me tell you. So it’s not that easy to get my approval.
Disney Parks.
Those two words are enough to put a huge grin on my face.
“To all who come to this happy place, welcome.” Disneyland. Walt’s first huge dream. This wasn’t just another theme park. This was a true amusement park. This was a place where the young - and young at heart - could have fun together. It was a completely novel idea. The monorails, the Hub layout of the park, the themed lands. The completion of this park was such a tremendous accomplishment. But Walt wasn’t done yet…
Project X soon came to light, when people found out Walt had purchased land in Florida. This Florida Project is now, obviously, Walt Disney World ((Roy wanted to explicitly name it for his brother)), and I don’t think anyone could have imagined the amount of dreams that would come true here in years to come. Walt passed away shortly before it was completed, and Roy did the dedication instead. Mickey Mouse stood beside him, and it was both a sad and wonderful day. The only time in the history of the Mouse where he’s looked even remotely sad. Pictures of this bring tears to my eyes every time.
The World has grown now to include 4 major parks, 3 water parks ((now 2)), a 5-floor indoor theme park, 15 on-site resorts. It’s huge. People from all over the world flock here annually to get a glimpse of the magic.
Disneyland has since been dwarfed by Walt Disney World, but that’s not to say it doesn’t have its fair share of local and foreign visitors alike. After all, that is truly where it all started.
Everything about this company makes me smile. I am in this limbo period right now. I completed a Walt Disney World College Program internship the Fall season of 2009. Now I am back at school, eagerly awaiting my next chance to go back and prove myself, as I was penalized with a Restricted Rehire Status due to a necessary family emergency which resulted in my early departure. The process will be a little more complicated for me than a normal person who completed each day of the program. But I’m ready to take whatever they throw at me and let my desire for Disney shine through.
I’m ready to go back and start my life there. I’m ready to give all my creativity, energy, and ideas to keep the Disney name as revered as it is. I’m ready to go home.
This song describes how I feel right now. And how, as a Cast Member, I want our guests to feel as well. And I think they do. It’s hard to go to a Disney park and NOT feel like a superstar. And rainy days don’t matter. Bad times don’t exist. Reality? Who needs it?
“You’ll Always Find Your Way Back Home” - Hannah Montana
You wake up - it's raining and it's Monday.
Looks like one of those rough days.
Time's up. You're late again, so get out the door
Sometimes you feel like running
Find a whole new life and jump in.
Let go, get up, and hit the dance floor.
When the lights go down, it's the ending of a show
And you're feeling like you've got nowhere to go
Don't you know
You can change your hair
You can change your clothes
You can change your mind
That's just the way it goes
You can say goodbye, and you can say hello
But you'll always find your way back home
You can change your style
You can change your jeans
You can learn to fly
And you can chase your dreams
You can laugh and cry, but everybody knows
You'll always find your way back home
Your best friends, your little hometown
Are waiting up wherever you go now.
You know that you can always turn around.
This world is big and it's crazy.
And this girl is thinking that maybe
This life is what some people dream about
When I'm feeling down and I'm all alone
I've always got a place where I can go.
Cause I know
They know exactly who you are
Where the real you is a superstar
You know, it's never too far away
I’ve been wanting to make a Disney blog for awhile now. This will be the place I come and talk about everything on my path to eventual full-time employment with the Happiest Company on Earth. Because that, folks, is my destination. My dream. My passion. Everything I’m working for.
It really is more than a giant name brand which now owns ESPN, ABC, SoapNet, Lifetime, A&E, History Channel, Touchstone Pictures, Miramax Films (Dimension as well), Hollywood Pictures, Walt Disney Records, Hollywood Records, Buena Vista Records, Lyric Street Records, Mammoth Records, Hulu, and, as of late last year, Marvel.
I mean, obviously, to get to this point, it had to start with some serious, hard-working, persistent individuals.
And that’s where Walter Elias Disney comes in. I know everything about him. His parents. His childhood. His siblings. His journey to become the idol he is. His first ventures. His struggles. His eventual successes.
He is the man I admire most.
He grew up and followed a dream. He did what he could with what he had, and look where we are now. It’s crazy. If you ever have the time to watch the documentary by Walter Elias Disney Miller, I recommend doing so. Then maybe you’ll taste a tiny bit of what I’m talking about here.
Nothing can describe his ingenuity. No words can even describe him. He was so many things. A dreamer, inventor, loving father, first imagineer… I mean, did you know that he created the 35mm camera? Or that he was the first person to come up with a way to throw trash in a trash can where you wouldn’t have to open it to see the trash while you do it? ((ie a trash can with a swinging lid))
More than anything else, he is an inspiration.
Moving onto the next best man in my life: Mickey Mouse. He’s my favorite thing ever. I get mushy every time I see his face or hear his voice anywhere. Oh, it’s ridiculous all right, but I just equate him directly to Walt, and I get sentimental. He was Walt’s original creation, Walt WAS Mickey Mouse. He drew him, he voiced him, he gave him life. And he’s been around since 1928, and I like my men old! He’s the perfect cartoon character in every way. There’s nothing not to like. And I’m not a cartoon fan, let me tell you. So it’s not that easy to get my approval.
Disney Parks.
Those two words are enough to put a huge grin on my face.
“To all who come to this happy place, welcome.” Disneyland. Walt’s first huge dream. This wasn’t just another theme park. This was a true amusement park. This was a place where the young - and young at heart - could have fun together. It was a completely novel idea. The monorails, the Hub layout of the park, the themed lands. The completion of this park was such a tremendous accomplishment. But Walt wasn’t done yet…
Project X soon came to light, when people found out Walt had purchased land in Florida. This Florida Project is now, obviously, Walt Disney World ((Roy wanted to explicitly name it for his brother)), and I don’t think anyone could have imagined the amount of dreams that would come true here in years to come. Walt passed away shortly before it was completed, and Roy did the dedication instead. Mickey Mouse stood beside him, and it was both a sad and wonderful day. The only time in the history of the Mouse where he’s looked even remotely sad. Pictures of this bring tears to my eyes every time.
The World has grown now to include 4 major parks, 3 water parks ((now 2)), a 5-floor indoor theme park, 15 on-site resorts. It’s huge. People from all over the world flock here annually to get a glimpse of the magic.
Disneyland has since been dwarfed by Walt Disney World, but that’s not to say it doesn’t have its fair share of local and foreign visitors alike. After all, that is truly where it all started.
Everything about this company makes me smile. I am in this limbo period right now. I completed a Walt Disney World College Program internship the Fall season of 2009. Now I am back at school, eagerly awaiting my next chance to go back and prove myself, as I was penalized with a Restricted Rehire Status due to a necessary family emergency which resulted in my early departure. The process will be a little more complicated for me than a normal person who completed each day of the program. But I’m ready to take whatever they throw at me and let my desire for Disney shine through.
I’m ready to go back and start my life there. I’m ready to give all my creativity, energy, and ideas to keep the Disney name as revered as it is. I’m ready to go home.
This song describes how I feel right now. And how, as a Cast Member, I want our guests to feel as well. And I think they do. It’s hard to go to a Disney park and NOT feel like a superstar. And rainy days don’t matter. Bad times don’t exist. Reality? Who needs it?
“You’ll Always Find Your Way Back Home” - Hannah Montana
You wake up - it's raining and it's Monday.
Looks like one of those rough days.
Time's up. You're late again, so get out the door
Sometimes you feel like running
Find a whole new life and jump in.
Let go, get up, and hit the dance floor.
When the lights go down, it's the ending of a show
And you're feeling like you've got nowhere to go
Don't you know
You can change your hair
You can change your clothes
You can change your mind
That's just the way it goes
You can say goodbye, and you can say hello
But you'll always find your way back home
You can change your style
You can change your jeans
You can learn to fly
And you can chase your dreams
You can laugh and cry, but everybody knows
You'll always find your way back home
Your best friends, your little hometown
Are waiting up wherever you go now.
You know that you can always turn around.
This world is big and it's crazy.
And this girl is thinking that maybe
This life is what some people dream about
When I'm feeling down and I'm all alone
I've always got a place where I can go.
Cause I know
They know exactly who you are
Where the real you is a superstar
You know, it's never too far away
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