Welcome to the MouseQuest Podcast- Your guide in the quest for the perfect Disney vacation. This is episode number 79. This week we will be sharing just some of the highlights from the Disney Social Media Moms Conferences that we just attended. The ‘Happiest Place on Earth’ took to the open road to spread pixie dust around the country. With stops in Chicago, Philadelphia and Phoenix, many moms and dads enjoyed incredible information from the amazing social media team at Disney, several motivational speakers, and had the opportunity to network with others like themselves. We look forward to sharing some special memories and tips from each of the conferences with you this week. Questions this week include:

• Can you give us an overview of the speakers and topics covered at the event in Chicago?
• After attending the conference in Philadelphia, can you give our listeners an overview of the speakers we had?
• Can you tell us about the event in Phoenix?
• Was there a specific speaker that you were excited to meet and hear from?
• If you had to choose one point that you would really take home and use, what would it be?
• One of the major components of all three conferences focused on growing your business while still being an active parent. What do you think were the most important points from that portion of the event?
• From a dad’s perspective, what points would you say are the ones that you’ll use the most?
• I’m sure there were a lot of points that you’ll be able to use in your daily life, what are your top 3?
• What would you consider to be the highlights of the entire event?
• Out of everyone who spoke at the event, was there anyone who you really felt made an impact on you?
• For those listening who would like to attend a Disney Social Media Moms Conference in the future, what piece of advice or tip would you give them?

Appearing this week are James Cameron, Lisa Cameron, Marge Gerwels, Patty Holiday, Kate Melody, and Marci Smith.

To submit a question for the show, please go to the MouseQuest Podcast website, or send an email to question@mqpodcast.com.

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Welcome to the MouseQuest Podcast- Your guide in the quest for the perfect Disney vacation. This is episode number 37. On this week’s show we will be discussing the Disney Parks Moms Panel Application Process. As you may know, we began this journey in podcasting because we were inspired by the Moms Panel and wanted to share our love of Disney in a new way. The time is quickly approaching this year to apply for the 2014 Panel and we are very excited! We hope to share our experiences of the application process with you and would love for you to join us as potential hopefuls.

Back in 2007 Disney put out a call for those of us who love to visit, plan and share Disney magic wherever we go and with whomever will listen to us. Out of thousands of applicants the first group of 12 Walt Disney World Panelists were chosen to spread vacation pixie dust. Now in 2013 the panel has grown to 47 members and encompasses much more than just walt Disney world. Moms and dads from around the world share their love and knowledge of Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures By Disney, Disney Vacation Club, runDisney and more, even in multiple languages. If you think you’d like to join this group Disney lovers and wonder what the process is like, we’re here to help you understand it a little better. Questions this week include:

• Let’s start right at the beginning. When and how does the application process begin?
• There are 3 rounds in the application process and we know the first round is that initial application that will be taking place on September 9th of this year. If someone were to get past the first round and into the second round, what additional things need to be done to complete round 2?
• What do you think was the most difficult part of the application process?
• What is the one tip you would give to someone who is applying to be on the panel?

Appearing this week are Dawn Gosdin, Rich Grady, Amy Leto, and Marci Smith.

To submit a question for the show, please go to the MouseQuest Podcast website, or send an email to question@mqpodcast.com.

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Welcome to the MouseQuest Podcast- Your guide in the quest for the perfect Disney vacation. This is episode number 8. In this episode, we answer some of the most recent questions submitted to the Disney Parks Moms Panel. As huge fans of Disney and the Panel, we hope this will give us a glimpse into what the panelists come across on a daily basis and also assist us in our journey to become part of that wonderful group. Just to clarify, while we have decided to answer questions from the website, we have NOT read the answers that the current Moms Panelists have provided. Our answers to these questions are from our own thoughts and experiences and do not reflect the opinion of Disney or the Official Moms Panel. Questions this week include:

• We are looking for a VERY cost effective option that will sleep 7… 4 adults & 3 children (ages 4, 5, & 9). Value resort suites will only let me get prices for 6 people. The plan is to go in the Spring or Fall 2014! Do you have suggestions?
• Can anyone stay in the princess suite in the castle and if so do you know what the cost is?
• We recently stayed at Walt Disney World. While we were there I did not buy my 4 year old grandson the Jake The Pirate hat that looked like a bandana with black hair all above it. Where can I purchase it now?
• I’m going to WDW in exactly 1 month w/ my 5 yr old. We’re set on hotel etc. but I did not include the Dining Plan. We have made ADR for some days. I’m wondering how much to budget per day for meals? We’ll eat bfast in our room (fruit, etc).
• A group of 10 traveling on Dream Dec. 2013, celebrating 2 quinceaneras. How can we add a surprise element for the girls during sailing?
• Purchased the DDP. We want to enjoy the restaurants and dining experiences but also want to enjoy the parks w/o stress. Any suggestions on how to do this? Early character breakfasts and late dinners? We want the best of both worlds.
• My Family and I are having a reunion in March. We are have four standard rooms club level at the Boardwalk Inn. Do all the rooms have balconies? Are there rooms we can request close to the lounge, or with a view? Are any of the rooms adjoining?
• On the WDW website that Hoop Dee Do Review states “Dining Plans Not Accepted.” The dining plan pdf for 2013 has Hoop Dee Do listed and states that “2 table service meals will be redeemed.” Is this show still part of the dining plan?

Appearing this week are Dawn Gosdin, Rich Grady, Corinne Leon, Amy Leto, and Marci Smith.

To submit a question for the show, please go to the MouseQuest Podcast website, or send an email to question@mqpodcast.com.

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