baseballmickey
DDC #644
- Joined
- Mar 31, 2008
Just putting this out there for any of you guys that might be interested. I have applied for the Panel the past two years, making it to the second of three rounds last year.
What is the panel? The short answer is that it's people who volunteer their time to answer questions about WDW and planning trips to WDW via a website set up by Disney. (supposedly panelists are compensated for this work with a trip for 4 to WDW)
How do you apply? Well, the past couple of years I did it, they had an application you filled out online. Aside from your basic info, they asked a few questions to weed out people from the next round. Some were yes or no questions, some true or false. Other questions were essay types with word limits. Example: in 200 words or less, tell us your favorite WDW resort and why?
Last year they introduced specializations such as DL, rundisney, DVC, and DCL panelists. So they will ask you which you want to apply for. From the info below, there are some new specializations.
They will require that you took a disney trip recently, (within the past year??)
If you answer the objective questions correctly, and they like your essay answers, you can make it to Round 2. Last year, this happened a month later, and in addition to a couple of essay questions about advice to give first timers and whatnot, I had to record a video of myself sharing my favorite WDW memory.
If I had made it to round 3, I would have been interviewed over the phone.
The whole process takes until about the end of november, when they announce the panelists and then arrange for those new panelists to attend "training" down in WDW.
The application dates have not officially been announced on the site, but someone in the community board posted this:
http://slickdeals.net/f/5120350-Apply-for-the-Disney-2013-Moms-Panel-9-10-9-14
"Apply for the Disney 2013 Moms Panel 9/10-9/14
Have a passion for planning Disney Vacations? ¿Habla español y le gusta vacaciones de Disney? Apply for the 2013 Moms Panel this September!
Mark your calendar! Disney Parks will launch the 2013 Walt Disney World Moms Panel search this September, inviting anyone with a passion for Disney vacations to apply for a spot on the panel. Learn more at http://disneymomspanelsearch2013.com/
New for this year, Disney Parks is seeking a first-ever Sports Team Mom. The best match for this position will have experience planning team travel to ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex and know how to combine athletics with a dash of Pixie Dust for a fun-filled family vacation.
Disney is also seeking bilingual panelists and international travelers who have experienced Disney vacations around the world to share their smarts on the site.
The Walt Disney World Moms Panel is an online resource for families planning a Disney vacation, offering insights and advice from real Disney fans who are dedicated to sharing their knowledge with others.
Interested? Apply September 10-14 at http://disneymomspanelsearch2013.com/
I know there's a couple of other DDC members who've applied. I think there was even a dad on the panel who was a registered member of our little club (though i don't think I've ever seen him post here since I joined)
Anyone else want to give it a shot?? If the dates are to be believed, the application will post to their site on monday, and probably be up all week long before they close it. (they say they'll close it earlier if it reaches so many applicants, but that didn't happen the last two years)
Just figured I'd throw it out there. If it isn't me, I'd love to see one of you guys do it!
What is the panel? The short answer is that it's people who volunteer their time to answer questions about WDW and planning trips to WDW via a website set up by Disney. (supposedly panelists are compensated for this work with a trip for 4 to WDW)
How do you apply? Well, the past couple of years I did it, they had an application you filled out online. Aside from your basic info, they asked a few questions to weed out people from the next round. Some were yes or no questions, some true or false. Other questions were essay types with word limits. Example: in 200 words or less, tell us your favorite WDW resort and why?
Last year they introduced specializations such as DL, rundisney, DVC, and DCL panelists. So they will ask you which you want to apply for. From the info below, there are some new specializations.
They will require that you took a disney trip recently, (within the past year??)
If you answer the objective questions correctly, and they like your essay answers, you can make it to Round 2. Last year, this happened a month later, and in addition to a couple of essay questions about advice to give first timers and whatnot, I had to record a video of myself sharing my favorite WDW memory.
If I had made it to round 3, I would have been interviewed over the phone.
The whole process takes until about the end of november, when they announce the panelists and then arrange for those new panelists to attend "training" down in WDW.
The application dates have not officially been announced on the site, but someone in the community board posted this:
http://slickdeals.net/f/5120350-Apply-for-the-Disney-2013-Moms-Panel-9-10-9-14
"Apply for the Disney 2013 Moms Panel 9/10-9/14
Have a passion for planning Disney Vacations? ¿Habla español y le gusta vacaciones de Disney? Apply for the 2013 Moms Panel this September!
Mark your calendar! Disney Parks will launch the 2013 Walt Disney World Moms Panel search this September, inviting anyone with a passion for Disney vacations to apply for a spot on the panel. Learn more at http://disneymomspanelsearch2013.com/
New for this year, Disney Parks is seeking a first-ever Sports Team Mom. The best match for this position will have experience planning team travel to ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex and know how to combine athletics with a dash of Pixie Dust for a fun-filled family vacation.
Disney is also seeking bilingual panelists and international travelers who have experienced Disney vacations around the world to share their smarts on the site.
The Walt Disney World Moms Panel is an online resource for families planning a Disney vacation, offering insights and advice from real Disney fans who are dedicated to sharing their knowledge with others.
Interested? Apply September 10-14 at http://disneymomspanelsearch2013.com/
I know there's a couple of other DDC members who've applied. I think there was even a dad on the panel who was a registered member of our little club (though i don't think I've ever seen him post here since I joined)
Anyone else want to give it a shot?? If the dates are to be believed, the application will post to their site on monday, and probably be up all week long before they close it. (they say they'll close it earlier if it reaches so many applicants, but that didn't happen the last two years)
Just figured I'd throw it out there. If it isn't me, I'd love to see one of you guys do it!
, Also I told here being a Commando I would probably be labeled as a target for the rest of the panel, since I have a aggressive planning nature, and most people asking questions might be newbies
