Me meeting the Obama family hiking in Maine

Here is a video of me meeting the President and First family in Maine right next to my house. Of course this was after being frisked and patted down and then wanded. They were all very nice including Sercret Service.

Candle Light Processional Dec 5th, 2009 performing Hallelujah

I just found this on youtube and I am in it as one of the Disney performers in green. I think I am 4 rows up on the left and the second person in. I am the one with what looks like a bald head but really I am just blond.

Knowing the Time to Say Goodbye...

Well last week was not that great of a week for me. After taking care of my first pet Gus-Gus for over 10 years it became evident that he was not doing so well. Gus-Gus was a white looped ear white rabbit that went blind when he was 2 or 3 years old. He was the happiest bunny and used to do these jumps and spins and was just a very happy rabbit. Unfortunately Gus-Gus was the 1st rabbit and saw my 3 other rabbits (Timmy, Scraps and Jaq) die before him and outlasted the other rabbits by about 2 years. I must say though that it was very quick. On Tuesday he was not getting up to get his food or water and at that time I knew what I had to do. the following morning I had to say goodbye and bring him to the vet. The last thing that I could do for him was to let him dye at peace in my arms. The funny thing was that I believe he actually looked me in the eyes and saw me. Soon enough, after the vet gave him the shot he became very relaxed and fell asleep. I miss him but know he crossed the Rainbow Bridge and we will meet again soon. RIP Gus-Gus RIP!

It's been a while!!!

Well it has been 3 weeks since the last time I posted anything as I have been super busy with work, travel and other things. So just as a quick update to me blog here are some more of the autographs that I have received as of recent: Tony Anselmo the voice of Donald Duck, Ricky Gervais, John Voight, Richard Simmons, Martha Stewart, Wolfgang Puck, Sandra Day O'Connor, Carol Burnett, John Travolta and Kenny Rogers.

That's all for now but I promise to update more regularly! Have a Disney Day!

A Sad Day...

Well today is a sad day for me as we say goodbye to another Disney Legend and true "Golden Girl", Rue McClanahan! I can remember meeting Rue while in Disney and speaking with her about the Golden Girls as well as other topics and she was such a sweet and wonderful woman! Always full with tidbits of info and tales to tell she was a true friend and someone I will miss.
Blanche, rest in peace and "Thank you for being a friend"! Now I am going to enjoy a piece of cheesecake to celebrate her life!

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