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267.0 #874 (DL Qual #1905)

December 1, 2012 10:41 PM - Disneyland Talk Land

Thanks to all of you for posting such great pictures and maintaining the Disneyland attitude. It's nice to have somewhere to go to from home and always find positive things to read and see

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267.0 #874 (DL Qual #1905)

November 1, 2012 11:17 PM - Disneyland Talk Land

Just saw Disney on Ice Dare to Dream with my little guy and decided I would love to see them do a Villains themed show

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267.0 #874 (DL Qual #1905)

October 31, 2012 10:51 PM - The Hub

Happy Halloween from my Toy Story family. Hope everyone was safe.

So cute! Looks like they had a great night. - RadiatorSprings4Ever 166.9 #2091 11:29PM

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267.0 #874 (DL Qual #1905)

October 28, 2012 12:17 AM - Disneyland Talk Land

Just curious...for all you past and present cm. Does Disneyland lose some "magic" once you work there or is it as "magical" as before you started working?

As a current CM speaking from experience, for a while the magic is lost, especially as you're trying to figure out the ins and outs of your job and how you fit in to the puzzle. Eventually, though, you rediscover the magic: whether by talking with a guest on their first visit, hearing a touching story, or actually being in the park as a guest and just observing. I work at Opera House and I love standing outside greeting guests and watching the character interactions nearby. I often end up tearing up because of how sweet the moment is or hearing parents say to their children for the first time that they're at Disneyland and "look! There's Mickey and Minnie!" You also have to remember that you help make the magic. If the magic disappears for you, maybe you have to go find that situation where you can help someone rediscover the magic as well. I love working at Disneyland. Although I've only held 2 other jobs in the past, this one is by far my favorite! - IDVandalSkipperCM 1326.3 #61 8:18AM

aww. how sweet. love it :) - HandMeAChurroImmaFaint 1837.7 #43 8:21AM

This a wonderful! Thanks for sharing this story :) - mrscttlemstr 237.3 #1165 10:28AM

Awesome reply! I love that you tear up when observing magic moments of others! I think I would too! Keep up the great job! - jjdq 326.7 #505 12:36PM

I had to rediscover the magic through first time visitors of Carsland... My job was getting stale... Drama was rising... I managed to rekindle some of the magic by experiencing my land with first time visitors. Gotta find a way to keep the magic going. - BCC 4656.6 #5 12:50PM

Personally, I want to work there someday and honestly I don't mind if it loses some magic. As long as it means that I'm bringing magic to guests' trips, then it doesn't matter :) and I feel like that will keep the Disney magic alive for me. Guess it really depends on the outlook(: - AvidDisneyThrifter220 869.6 #106 1:24AM

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I agree with IDVandalSkipper. Yes, when first getting used to the job, the magic is gone, but after being apart of park, you discover it back in sometimes the obvious ways or in times when you didn't expect it. When working in merch, its fun to interact with the little kids and kneel down to their level to make them special when they're buying a plush or toy with their own money. Also, its fun to even have sword or gun fights in the middle of the store! And outside, just casually watching a character meet and greet or any show, its fun to see guests' faces light up in awe and amazement while I cross the street and ask myself "this is the place I work at?!" - BaseballMickey_CM 2993.4 #15 10:02AM

I know it's off topic but I just want to say "Thank You" to you CMs...you really make each trip memorable and I appreciate you all!! - MissAmericaSings 286.3 #703 12:57PM

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267.0 #874 (DL Qual #1905)

October 23, 2012 12:12 AM - Disneyland Talk Land

Trying to decide between staying at the Grand or Disneyland Hotel for our next visit. I have 2 small boys, which hotel would you all recommend for them?

DL Hotel, bigger rooms. The Grand is more expensive and has the smallest rooms of all the DLR hotels. You could stay one or two night more at DL hotel than Grand. - splashphotoCM 881.2 #104 12:40AM

Thanks everyone. Going to book DLH got this trip and save the Grand till they get older - Minderella 267.0 #874 2:34PM

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DLH! 😍 - Sweet_Irish_Cream 2707.0 #19 7:33PM

I have stayed at all three resort hotels and love DLH the best! I have two young kids and they love it there too. The pools are so much fun and the headboard rules. I love the Grand too but the rooms are smaller and your view can be hit or miss. I have had concierge level park views and views of the valet area. My 4 y/o calls the DLH "Mickey mouse's hotel" and hasn't named the others. Clearly, one had an impact. You'll have fun at whichever one you pick! Have a great time. - tballzz 393.5 #348 8:05PM

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267.0 #874 (DL Qual #1905)

October 18, 2012 3:27 PM - Disneyland Talk Land

I was just at the store with my 3 year old and chocolate advent calendars where out. He informed me he must have his from Disneyland again. Could someone please look and tell me if they are out yet and where you found it so I can call deliver ears and get one for him. Thanks

I'm gonna get a chocolate Mayan calendar for the apocalypse - Mouse4life 1086.2 #78 4:12PM

I'd be interested if there would be only 21 days in December. Hope you don't pay FULL price for it?! 😭😂 - Donaldfan_532 227.2 #1303 4:19PM

Let me know where you find it. I'll take one too. - MousekaNinja 372.5 #380 4:39PM

Were not where. Stupid auto correct - Minderella 267.0 #874 3:28PM

I'm pretty sure u can edit it if u click on the MW icon button on ur post :) I don't post too much so not completely sure - SarahJoshDisney 69.6 #3465 3:48PM

We found them last year at the World of Disney store. So I'm hoping someone could see if they're there this year - Minderella 267.0 #874 9:16PM

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267.0 #874 (DL Qual #1905)

October 15, 2012 10:59 AM - Disneyland Talk Land

Does anyone know if Disneyland is going to do character fun days this year again? If so do you know when?

What is this? - Missymoo 426.6 #302 11:03AM

It's when they bring back classic characters like the dwarfs, baloo and king Louie - Minderella 267.0 #874 10:09PM

And it was situated where the Halloween Carnival is now? If so I know what your talking about. - iamdugsmaster 762.3 #132 10:38PM

I'm curious too. We went two years ago. I don't think they did it last year. - 2princesses 91.5 #3175 10:15PM

It was last year when they did it. - ScarfGirl 568.8 #199 10:32PM

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267.0 #874 (DL Qual #1905)

February 6, 2011 7:54 AM - Disneyland Talk Land

How's the 3rd saturday in march look for our pnw mw meet up? Still looking for a place probably somewhere in Seattle or seatac area. Anyone have thoughts?

Bump - Minderella 267.0 #874 10:06AM

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January 29, 2011 10:45 AM - The Hub

Any tips on planning a meet up?

Have one on Easter cuz we are going I think  - R8Rjose 141.6 #2467 10:48AM

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267.0 #874 (DL Qual #1905)

January 29, 2011 5:10 AM - Disneyland Talk Land

Good morning mwers!

G'morning - StephiePooh 572.6 #198 5:20AM

Morning :) - CaptnKid 25.0 #4750 5:35AM

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Good morning! - JW78 27.6 #4579 7:54AM

Good Morning! - Becky 551.0 #207 7:55AM

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267.0 #874 (DL Qual #1905)

January 28, 2011 8:20 PM - Disneyland Talk Land

Seeing all these great costumes has inspired me to start thinking about next year now.

Me too! I'm thinking Sleeping Beauty. How about the rest of you? - LillyBelle 77.1 #3366 8:37PM

I wish I didn't have to wait until Halloween to get dressed up... :( We went as KISS last year, so epic. LOL. - candymation 286.1 #706 8:51PM

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267.0 #874 (DL Qual #1905)

January 28, 2011 5:41 AM - Disneyland Talk Land

My little one trying on his costume. Kinda of blurry.

How cute!!!! - Queenof2princesses 254.7 #989 5:44AM

cute! i didn't know they had these types of costumes - jazzydarling 37.8 #4143 5:45AM

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Aww - KAA 357.1 #408 7:01AM

Love the cheeks! - topper 22.8 #4925 7:28PM

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267.0 #874 (DL Qual #1905)

January 27, 2011 7:58 PM - Disneyland Talk Land

I'm thinking we need a washington state mw meetup. Let me know if you live in wa and where maybe we could plan something

Renton, WA - Gordyb22 4.3 #12440 8:41PM

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I think there are 3 of us near Vancouver Mary and 1 or 2 on the island. I go to Seattle at least once a month, so I'm game. I've never been to great wolf lodge either. - Missshelly 690.3 #151 8:25PM

Thanks Dereksmomma!! I'll know by either tomorrow or Monday! And, I have another interview at Starbucks next week! So it's looking good for me! - Amanda 120.4 #2788 8:29PM

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267.0 #874 (DL Qual #1905)

January 25, 2011 10:11 PM - Disneyland Talk Land

If you have an slr camera what is it? Does it advance fast enough to get action shots. My hubby said I can buy one finally. TIA for your advice. Gotta get It before the may trip to the land

Depending on model you can get 3 to 9 shots per second. - HotDiggityDogDaddy 1112.4 #73 10:13PM

I'm looking for one right now too. So far I've found that canon rebels work nicely, have great features, and have the most for your money. I used them in y photo classes back in high school and I have a film rebel. Nothing but greatness. Just a warning, nikon mAkes a similar model, but no live display on the screen, only through the viewfinder. And the nikon costs more. - ladylikesdisney 926.7 #96 10:14PM

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I'm thinking of buying the Canon Rebel t2i, they have a cool package at Costco right now that includes an extra lens, a bag, a SD card and a couple of other things - RandyNewman 401.0 #337 8:34AM

I have a nikon d80. I love it. Have multiple lenses. Not enough time to really play with it though!! - Itsallabouteeyore 30.6 #4428 8:44AM

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