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Old 09-27-2006, 03:02 PM   #1
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You have to hear this. My husband got a call today from Disney regarding doing a survey. The survey was to be conducted at a location near our home where they wanted him to go. They wanted to pay him $140 to do this in-person interview regarding the Disney Visa. Here is the snag, they were doing it on Oct. 22 or Oct. 24. Well, on Oct. 22 we leave for Disney and Oct. 24 is our 25th Wedding Anniversary! My husband did ask him how they got his name and how he was chosen for this survey and the CM said, "Sir, you have flags up all around your name." This of course is a wonderful thing and then he remembered. I had my husband call to make changes to our room reservations in October because I was embarrassed at having changed them four times in a row. When my husband called he got an old timer CM who was wonderful and very helpful. I think his name was Walt (coincidence?). Well my husband told Walt it was our 25th Anniversary and he wanted everything to be perfect and Walt said don't worry -- I am going to personally make sure your trip is magical. Since then my husband has been getting all kinds of emails from Disney and I couldn't figure out why he is getting all this attention and I'm not. Now I know why. I didn't know the CMs had that kind of power? Isn't this a trip? It seems Walt had the power. I'll keep everyone informed if we get any more pixie dust. Isn't this great!
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Pretty Cool! I can't wait to hear what tricks they are gonna pull out for you.
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How [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] is that! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif[/img]
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That's very cool [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502yes_prv.gif[/img]
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Lori - That is so [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]! Can't wait to hear all about it when you get back.
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I hope that's an omen of terrific things to come!!

Walt... too wonderful!
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Sounds like the magic of Walt is still spreading smiles!
I can't wait to hear all about your special trip! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
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You'll have to tell us all about it when you return.
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Share some of that great pixie dust!!! We want perks too. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img]
Congrats and enjoy!!!
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So excited for you! Can't wait to hear all about it! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]


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Congrats on your anniversary, I hope you have more pixie dust come your way. Have a great trip.
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