My "Disney" Girls!

Ok, I just had to post a picture of my little girls! The tan short-haired one is Figaro or as everyone knows her, Fig. The second cat, the Maine Coon is Stitch. They are the absolute love of my life! Of course Fig is named after the cat in Pinocchio or the name of the cat that Minnie owns. As a baby she was set to be "put down" the day before being adopted and when she came home, I had to bottle feed her every 2 hours. She slept on my shoulder and would move to my chest until she became to heavy. Now, each night she sleeps against my hip no matter what. Stitch was adopted as a baby as well and she loves playing with her older sister. Every night she cries at bedtime because she just wants to play.

Together they are an absolute joy and love! I also had 4 rabbits: Gus-Gus, Jaq, Timmy and Scraps. As of now only Gus-Gus is living and is almost 10 years old! Although he is completely blind, he is very cute and special. I have a freshwater tank with about 10 fish and a salt water tank that has mini seahorses.

Out of all these though, Fig and Stitch are my little girls!

Making the Magic, Does it end the Magic?

Ok, so I get this question very often: Since you work for Disney the "Magic" must be gone, right? Well to answer simply, absolutely, positively, uncatagorically and undeniable NO! I too was worried that once I became a Disney Cast Member, the Magic would die. I mean how could it live? How could you know the secrets behind the Mouse and still have it be the Happiest Place on Earth? Would it be possible?

Now all I can say is that ever since I began working for Disney the Magic has grown! I am sure some people have other cravings and desires for travel to exotic locations for vacations. For me it is Disney. I just want to go to a place that is Home to me. Disney is my home. It is where my Magic lives. Not only do I get to share the magic with others by working for Disney and spreading Pixie Dust but I also get to enjoy it when I too am in the parks as a guest. Many people wonder if they will loss their Happy Place or the Magic once they start working for the Mouse, put that thought behind you because it is not so! I can guarantee that working for Disney will give you a brand new meaning of Magic.

As an example, my sister and myself purchased our 1st Disney Vacation Club ownership at Disney's Beach Club Villa's back around 2002. Following this we decided to purchase a second ownership for my parents 25th wedding anniversary at Disney's Saratoga Springs. Each year my family travels to Disney for at least 10 days to spend quality time together which is fantastic.

As an added bonus my family now not only has myself as a CM but by brother Daniel became a CM about 3 years ago doing the WDWCP (Walt Disney World College Program) working on Disney's Hollywood Studios Tower of Terror. Keep in mind that I also work at the Studios in merchandise over in Endor Vendors and many other carts and stores including the Muppet's. Well this past winter my other brother Damian also became a CM on the WDWCP and low and behold he too was stationed over at the Studios in Outdoor Foods! 3 brothers working in the same park!

So to sum this post up. For those that are interested in working for Disney at whatever age you maybe (since we are all kids at heart in Disney whether working there or playing), you will never lose that Magical Place you remember visiting for the first time. In fact the feelings increase because YOU get to make the magic on some days and on others the magic is for you!

I am more than willing to answer any questions about working for Disney and what it is like so please feel free to ask. I will be open and as honest as I can be! Just know that I have enjoyed every moment of Disney Magic that I have made and received and I am sure you will as well!

Remember to Have a Magical Day!

Adam B