#WDWResort

[616natsromanoff]

michael eisner adding his two cents about the state of the walt disney company is fucking wild if i was bob chapek right now i would never show my face again

[gointodidneyworl]

would u hug him

[radom13]

Epcot day one (2)

[happyhaunt998]

I know I'm a bit late discussing the d23 news (because I haven't yet had a place to discuss my thoughts); but I want to talk about the 'blue sky' plans for animal kingdom'a dinoland. I hate dinoland. sure you can argue that 'it has a backstory' and that 'theres so much more than what meets the eye"; the backstory is shit and what meets the eye is tacky and cheap. It was one of Eisner's worst projects and you can really tell that it was underfunded. However, the plans for this area that were discussed at d23 were Moana and Zootopia. In my personal opinion, a Moana land would fit beautifully. The first thing that I think of is how great the music would fit into animal kingdom, and how seamlessly it would blend into the park. Zootopia on the other hand would be absolutely abhorrent. Animal kingdom is a park to relax in; enjoy the single rider queue for Everest and look at monkeys. Not to walk around a bustling city that's only there because the film they based it off had something to do with animals. This is exactly Disney's problem, they're too focused on using brands to attract customers that they miss out on quality or cohesion. What would Walt do? Probably something racist or sexist but not this. Personally, the only park that I think Zootopia would fit into would be Hollywood studios, because the theming of that park is already stretched and questionable at best(I still love it though). All I can hope is that with new management this lazy and unthought-out recreation will be scrapped or relocated; preferably scrapped. Thank you if you read this far <3

[ghostgirlgoods]

GHOST GiRL travelled to Epcot and visited Melty-Go-Round Harajuku Girl by @sebastian_masuda !!🎉🌈✨️ #epcot #disney #disneyworld #florida #wdwresort #vacation #ghostgirl #adventure #travel #ghostgirlgoods #BESTRANGE #FEARTHENORM (at EPCOT) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj-ncKDLKmS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[walt-at-disneyland]

Walt's E.P.C.O.T. #walt #disney #waltdisney #epcot #wdw #disneyworld #waltdisneyworld #wdwresort #experimentalcommunityoftomorrow #epcotcenter #futureworld #worldshowcase https://www.instagram.com/p/CY61tKmFIzA/?utm_medium=tumblr

[magicallyvz]

nothing like fall in the kingdom😌 @waltdisneyworld ºoº ºoº ºoº https://www.instagram.com/p/CULNVciLJ94/?utm_medium=tumblr

[meekosthemeparkphotos]

Donald Duck

[overthepopp]

The Anticipation of a New Drop

Hey Funko fam!! I hope everyone has had a fantastic week… because I have not 🙃. Homework is piling up, work has been busy and life has just been hectic all around.

Usually when I am feeling stressed or upset, I try to cure myself with new Funko POPs. But there’s one thing that holds me back from just buying new POPs whenever I see them.

I like to buy all the POPs for a collection at once, if at all possible. That way instead of making a ton of purchases, I feel better because I’m only making one. (Even if that one is a lot of money…) Plus when I’m buying off a website like Funko.com, buying everything in one fell swoop means I am usually guaranteed free shipping.

Currently, I’m waiting on a new POP for this exact reason and the anticipation is KILLING me.

These are the newest POPs that are a part of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary collection. It features different iconic Disney characters riding in Tomorrowland’s People Mover train. It also includes Mickey Mouse in his outfit from the PhilharMagic attraction along with Captain Hook riding on a cart from the Peter Pan’s Flight attraction.

On the official Funko website, all of these POPs are available for purchase except for Mickey Mouse on the People Mover.

I want to buy them all sooo bad!

Getting that package at the door would bring a little joy into my life at a time where I might be more stressed than ever. Since Mickey isn’t available yet though, I just can’t bring myself to purchase any of them.

I can promise you though, as soon as I get notified that Mickey is available, I will be buying all of them. The anticipation up until that point though?

Pure. Torture.

I check the Funko site daily, just WAITING to see if I see that beautiful “Add to Cart” button. I feel like I check so often that it becomes obsessive, but I know I’m not the only one that does this.

I know there are plenty of other collectors out there that wait for a whole new set to drop before they buy. Which is why I need to stay on top of it, or else the figures I want might sell out before I even get a chance to purchase them.

This just happened to me yesterday, actually. Funko announced a new line of POPs from the anime, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations and released them on their site right after the announcement.

The characters featured in this set are Cho-Cho (far left), Inojin (bottom left), the titular Boruto (top middle), Shikadai (bottom right) and my personal favorite Kawaki (far right).

Obviously knowing that they were all released right away, I raced to Funko.com to place my order for all five of them.

BUT ALAS…

When I got to the site, Kawaki (let me reiterate… MY FAVORITE) was already sold out. It had been mere hours since the POP was even revealed, and it was already out of stock.

I wanted to cry.

The Funko POP collecting world can be a cruel, cruel place. So now I am keeping my eye on not one collection, but two of them. And the anticipation of waiting is killing me (I’ve repeated this like three times now. That’s how much pain this is causing me.)

Will I be able to snag these collections that I am seeking? I guess you’ll have to stick around for future posts & find out:)

Thanks for reading & until next time,

Johnny

*photos courtesy of Funko

[destwithchar]

The Guardians need YOU! It’s Save the Galaxy Time at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. An all-new coaster opening at #EPCOT in Summer 2022!💥⏪📼 #CosmicRewind #SaveTheGalaxyTime #DisneyWorld50 #disney #disneylife #waltdisneyworld #waltdisneyworldresort #wdwresort #waltdisneyworldvacation #WaltDisneyWorld50 #waltdisneyworld50thanniversary #wdw50 #wdw50thanniversary #DisneyWorld50 #EarMarkedByDisney #DisneyTravelProfessional #MagicalVacationPlanner #EarMarkedAgency (at EPCOT) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXNqPU3rtAK/?utm_medium=tumblr

[delightfuldisneyday]

Some of the prettiest hotels in my opinion!! Pictures aren't mine, credit to original owner :)

[lovelikelex]

Christopher Robin

I have never talked in-depth about my experiences at Walt Disney World. I never felt like I ever had to. The funny thing is, I noticed before I left for Orlando that I was always feeling like I had to compensate for something. The way I looked, the way I acted, the way I loved. As I have stated in previous blogs, this journey in healing and accepting that I wasn’t perfect and that not everyone would like me began in late May/Early June. Everyone thinks it all started with the initial move to Orlando or the job that was mentally and physically demanding, but no. This journey began surprisingly with a bear and a tiger.

Upon my arrival at Disney, I felt very... empty. Did you know that sometimes adjectives like empty can be feelings? Have you ever felt that way? Maybe when a pet passed away or when you had to move schools or if your parents got into a fight? I felt empty and hurt. And all of those feelings of past frustration and anger and sadness left me in my room a few days after my arrival. Rather than cause a scene or lash out, I took time to defect on my past behavior. Sometimes, people who have mental/emotional problems lash out when they really want to love others because it’s all that they know to do. I’m wondering, friend, did you ever do that before? Did you ever say something mean or rude about someone who was just trying to help you or be your friend? Did you ever accidentally lash out on someone when they only wanted to love you? These are normal things, I assure you. But because I had no outlet to help me with those issues, I often did these things. I felt extremely bad afterward. I often did this as a child too. I would have meltdowns so severe that I would tear posters off of my wall, kick and scream, refuse to eat, hit and kick and even hurt myself. Yes, it is hard and sad to admit. These compulsive behaviors were all that I knew. And each time that I would hit or kick or get angry and yell, I would secretly find myself crying in my room feeling bad about what I had just done but couldn’t help... that, my friend, is emptiness. I am not ashamed to say that though I don’t scream and kick or hit anymore (thank god), I still find it sometimes hard to manage those feelings and issues that come into play.

After unpacking and spending that time reflecting on my anger, sadness, and inability to cope, I said out loud to whoever could’ve listened “I don’t ever want to be that bitter, angry, and mean person again. I want to love and to be loved - to show other people how much they matter and to know deep inside that I am better for it. When I wake up, I will be a different person.” And I was.

After my first week of training, I was thinking of what I could do on my next two days off for some fun. I put on some clothes, and I headed to one of my favorite parks, Magic Kingdom. When I arrived, I went on a few rides and soaked up the environment around me. I was not expecting that day for what came next. As I walked toward the teacups, I caught a Glimpse of Winnie The Pooh and Tigger - two of my most favorite characters growing up. As I looked at them in that seemingly long line, I took a moment to reflect on all of the times that I would rewind my VHS tape of Pooh’s Grand Adventure as a child. I thought of every morning that I grabbed my Pooh and tigger stuffed animals off of my bed and placed them onto the couch as I went into my own special place in my head, dancing away to the music in The Many Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh. But more than anything, my heart ached for that child I was so many years ago, crying and begging out loud “why can’t you come play with me?” As I stared at the tv in utter disbelief that I had absolutely no friends due to the compulsive behaviors that I utterly could not help or control. And as I saw that child in my head, I hugged him briefly for a moment in my heart before hopping into the line and waiting my turn to finally hug my two virtual “best friends” from the tv.

I ran into Tiggers arms, as he had always been my favorite next to beloved Pooh Bear. I told the characters how much they had meant to me, shed a few tears, gave my hugs and kisses. I told them how much they mattered and they listened to every word, holding my small sweaty hands as tight as they could. That was the first day of my mission to love and to be loved. As I walked away with watery eyes, a character attendant chased me down the sidewalk frantically. Smiling, she said “Pooh and Tigger just wanted me to tell you that they Love you exactly as you are. They were so happy to see you and they hope you come back to see them sometime.” At that point, no one had any idea that I worked for the company. They simply thought that I was a child. It’s kind of funny to think about, but also endearing. Childlike wonder is one of the purest things in the world. After that, an idea came to me: I went to Walmart with a friend one night and gathered up a yellow polo shirt and some navy blue shorts with some knee-high socks.

The next day, I went to the Crystal Palace Character dining as Christopher Robin. The whole restaurant stared in awe as I made my way to my seat. And one by one, my hundred acre friends were so excited to see me. It made me smile to feel such positive energy around me. After the breakfast, I went to a gift shop and I found this raggedy-looking, original Tigger and I had to have him. He was $35 without my 20% cast discount. He was the very first merchandise item that I ever bought at Walt Disney world and he hasn’t left my side since. After that, it was back in line to see Tigger and Pooh at their usual meeting spot. I waited 45 minutes patiently and it was hard for me. Sometimes I have found that when we are waiting, we want to rush. That is never okay. Rushing is rude and sloppy. Sure, we want to rush, and sometimes we even have to rush, but it’s always nice to wait our turn and to take our time.

As my turn approached, tigger and Pooh were so surprised and in awe at the cute little outfit that I was wearing. The photos above were taken the second time I had ever met tigger and Pooh. Tigger was attacking me with cuddles and kisses and tickles and Pooh was just as soft and cuddly as the day before. I was developing a love in my heart for these very special character friends that could never be broken.

After that day, I wore that Christopher Robin outfit almost everywhere I went, and people started talking. Entertainment started noticing and it was becoming a big deal. I started to get noticed everywhere I was as Christopher Robin. Nobody even knew my real name until I started my postings on the special Facebook group for people who were involved in the same internship as I was. I would even get recognized at Walgreen’s or at my Job. It felt great to know that people were being kind to one another and loving each other the way that I had wanted since that night that I had prayed about it.

I visited Pooh and tigger every chance I got. Sometimes 3 times a week or more. And my love was eventually spread to ALL characters that I visited weekly. I became a friendly face to all of those wonderful entertainment folks and I was always sure to visit every single character when I went to a park to ensure that I wouldn’t hurt anyone’s feelings. Some of my favorite characters were always Elena, Tiana, and Launchpad McQuack. I also enjoyed seeing Peter Pan.

One day, upon my reflecting which I did often, I came across a very special song in Mister Roger’s Neighborhood - one of my special interests and shows that I enjoyed when I was younger. It’s called “I like you as you are” I will write the lyrics down below:

🎶I like you as you are

Exactly and precisely

I think you turned out nicely

And I like you as you are

I like you as you are

Without a doubt or question

Or even a suggestion

Cause I like you as you are

I like your disposition

Your facial composition

And with your kind permission

I'll shout it to a star

I like you as you are

I wouldn't want to change you

Or even rearrange you

Not by far

I like you

I-L-I-K-E-Y-O-U

I like you, yes I do

I like you, Y-O-U

I like you, like you as you are 🎶

I sang this song to Mickey and Minnie one August day in Town Square Theater, and they enjoyed it very much. So much that I could feel them both sobbing onto me as I held onto each one of them and reminded them that they were so special. I looked them into the eye and told them that I loved them exactly as they were and that they never had to do anything extraordinary like put on a funny hat or sing a funny song for me to love them. I remembered the photopass cast member, Meredith, whom I did not know at the time, sobbing her eyes out at the “selfless act of love” and affirming words that she later described to me in a well-written letter, thanking me for what I had done. I hugged Meredith that day, and I told her that I loved her as she was and that there was only one person on earth like her. Did I say that to gain attention? No. I said that to Meredith because she deserved to hear that. Don’t we all? How much is it to ask to simply remind others how proud you are of them? And how much you enjoy being around them?

That song followed me throughout the rest of my internship and I sang it every time after that encounter with Meredith, Mickey and Minnie. And I delivered affirmations each time after that reminding my character friends and former cast members how much I openly, fiercely, freely and unapologetically loved each and every one of them without the expectation to gain something from that love that I had given.

When fall arrived, I was having a hard time coping with my job, but I still made time for the weekly visits to the characters. I started dressing up more frequently and as other characters due to the Halloween Party pass I had. I had so many different outfits - Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Mickey Mouse, Tigger, Pooh, Mister Rogers, and of course my old friend, Christopher Robin whom I never forgot about.

My friend Shay even organized a birthday party where several of my entertainment friends showed up. There was a Winnie The Pooh cake and some decorations and even some gifts. Most of it was beautiful art that I still have, and by that time I had completed the Winnie The Pooh Original stuffed animal collection I had mentioned earlier. Tigger now had Pooh, Piglet and Eeyore to keep him company. I wa grateful to had spent my birthday around so many people who mattered to me and who reminded me how special I was. For once in my life, that child from my heart so many years ago that longed for friends, finally got his one true wish.

Months had passed, and I had all of these special bonds with all of my favorite character friends. My friend Koda from Brother Bear was another bear-y good friend I liked to visit. I used to come to the dance party in animal kingdom back in June/July and just watch Koda from the sidelines, too anxious to say hi, until one day Koda came to me. I attended the dance party once a week after that. Koda and my character captain friend Lisa even got me a little Koda Bear as a gift after the dance party had ended due to a lack in entertainment funds and Koda had to go away. Though I was heartbroken, I was thankful for the special one-on-one time that they always allowed me to have with my friend.

After Fall left, I knew that my mission was over and that my message was fulfilled. My last week at Disney was my most favorite but most painful goodbye I think I ever experienced. It started at Animal Kingdom with a visit to Launchpad McQuack - one of my most beloved characters. I looked into his eyes one more time, and reminded him how much I loved him while delivering the affirmation that had grown on me in those seven months: “did you know that you make so many days so special for so many people? Just by being yourself. There is only one person in the whole world exactly like you and people can like you exactly as you are” choked up, I could feel my throat swelling up as I blinked and tears fell from my eyes while singing one last time “I like you as you are... exactly and precisely..” I sobbed my eyes out as I walked on to my next goodbye. That was when the entertainment leader had come out and said that she had a day filled with surprises for me. I got to say goodbye to all of my favorite fab five pals like Goofy, Donald, Daisy, chip n Dale.. they all surprised me with a big group hugs. I could feel them all, specifically Donald, sobbing next to me as I said again for one last time “you have made these seven months the most SPECIAL seven months.. by just you’re being you!” Sang my song and grabbed a few more photos before begging led to every single character in animal kingdom. My heart was truly touched at the way I was treated with such profound kindness that day.

After that, shay brody and my “new dad Scott” made our way to Magic Kingdom to say goodbye to my friends Tigger and Pooh. I don’t even remember being able to speak at first because I was just so heartbroken, so instead, I began to faintly sing “I like you as you are....” my tears interrupted me as I sobbed gasping for air and never wanting to leave the side of the two furry friends who helped change me for the better. For the last time for a while, I reminded pooh and tigger how much I loved them. I thanked them for their friendship and gave them each one last kiss on the nose. I was allowed to walk with them back to their special spot near backstage area. One last hug, one last affirmation, and one last kiss and then that chapter in my adventure book had ended.

I was always so thankful for every good thing that everyone did while thinking of me and my mission to LOVE while I was in Orlando. Learning to love others and to be loved was my greatest achievement. I am proud to have been an assett and to have mattered to that company and community, but now, it’s time to move on to school and to love even more and to show what I learned while I was gone. I still often think of Christopher Robin. I am thankful for him and although he is tucked away for now, he is always with me - just like those special memories with pooh and tigger and the other phenomenal entertainment folks of Walt Disney world.

One more thing before I sign off for the night, you have made this day so special for me. Just by being you. There is no one else on earth exactly like you, and I like you exactly as you are. In fact, that’s what makes you so great. You’re you and I’m Me. We are still able to grow and to love even at 20 years old or 45 or even 100. Don’t ever lose that sense of childlike wonder, internet neighbor.

[gointodidneyworl]

[jacquelinevianney]

[happyhaunt998]

Here are some of my top nd and autistic tips for Disney world:

- YOU ARE DESERVING OF HELP. IF THERE IS ANY WAYS THE PARKS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES CAN HELP YOU ASK FOR THAT HELP. if you need a quiet space, ask. If you want to (and you should) use the das system ask for it. You are worthy. You do not need to struggle.

- Get the disability access service. You may not notice it, but the queues are slowly wearing you down to your breaking point. Remember, you are deserving and worthy and you do not need to struggle

- WEATHER STUFF; broad rimmed hat, high quality poncho(I stress high quality), spare pair of socks, quick drying shoes, sunglasses, cooling towel, fan. This is more general but feeling damp could be the sensory nail in the coffin

- if you are overwhelmed, tired, lost, confused, any degree of uncertainty or discomfort; go watch a show. It is a controlled, less overwhelming, air conditioned environment to sit down. And who doesn't love the country bear jamboree?

- seek out quiet spots; I recommend the winter section of sunshine seasons.

- remember to drink water and eat salts. You will sweat and this could unknowingly make you struggle. I recommend bringing tortilla chips, and because the water in the parks tastes like a swamp I also recommend a water filter bottle.

I might remember more but I hope this helps!

[lostprincessfiles]

Never stop exploring 🇩🇪 • • My last visit to EPCOT, I did some deep exploring throughout the world showcase pavilions and boy, was I blown away 💫 The shops were so much fun to go through and the theming is truly immersive, gives you a little taste of what it’s like to travel the world 🌍 • • Which Wolrdshowcase Pavilion is YOUR favorite? 💭 Let’s chat! • • #epcot #worldshowcase #disneyworld #orlandofl #disneyworldresort #disneylife #wdwresort #epcotworldshowcase #disneytravel #disneyvacationclub #disneyvacation #wheredreamscometrue #disneyflorida #travelblogger (at World Showcase) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4x3K87gp8z/?igshid=12365o9w7re3t