Well the day is here! With butterflies in my stomach I
headed down to the conventions center at the Yacht and Beach Club, I was off to
learn more about Disney and make some great new friends. This was so exciting!
To start our first official conference day, we were greeted with a lovely healthy breakfast, an amazing
spread that include an make your own omelet bar, and loads of other breakfast favorites.
As we enjoyed our breakfast we learned how Disney is making the food they serve
us in the parks more healthy. They are also working to make the food more
allergy friendly.
While listening to Chef
Garry, from Disney Magic of Healthy Living we learned that soon there will be
120 locations throughout Disney parks that will have an allergy friendly menu,
that is amazing!
Now that we were all full and happy we were invited to the
main all where we would be able to enjoy the various speakers throughout the
day. The hall was ready for us bloggers with plenty of places to recharge your
electronics! To start the show (or event?) we watched Mickey get down with his
bad self, did you know Mickey could dance? Oh yes he is a great dancer! This
was such a cute show, a great way to get the party started!
Picture courtesy of Disney
We were introduced to the hosts of this great event, Leanne
O’Regan, Director of Social Media, Disney Parks & Resorts, event co-host, and
Mark Daniel, event co-host. Each were hilarious and really got you comfortable
& ready to learn and have a great day, and I have a feeling we all will.
Did I ever think I would be in the presence of the PRESIDENT
of Walt Disney World?? Well not in my lifetime? But one of the first speakers
to welcome us to this amazing event was none other than, George A. Kalogridis President
of Walt Disney World! George was very warm and welcoming, he really wanted us
to have a lovely time. Well we were all off to a great start! I have been a fan of Disney for so very many years, but I knew I would find out some great information I have never known, and I was right! The day was filled with spectacular speakers that encouraged you to be your best, and make the most out of your blog and life.
Eva Smith, Head of Marcomm and Insights at Pinterest. Eva
shared with us some great hints and tips from Pinterest. We all know that the
first step for a great Pin is a great picture… But did you know that a helpful
description is just as important to getting a great pin noticed? I have to
admit I have slacked back with my pinning, I just never thought it was that
important. Boy was I wrong, I am missing out on all sorts of traffic, and
possible visits to my site. I am going get more into pinning right now!
Ever take a stand for something you believe in? Sure I have
said a word or two to show I believed in something… I have never truly stood up
for something I believe in.. not like little Vivienne Harr. She wanted to
collect money for those in need and she started small, with a lemonade stand
and now has a company of her own to stand up for others. Stand, is a site where
you can learn about Vivienne’s book, her vision and learn how to donate. The Make a Stand Foundation is a ensures "impeccable impact" from our
for-profit social impact brand platform. Vivienne is just 10 years old! My
daughter is 10, and I just started to cry thinking that this little one is
making such a difference at such a young age. "You don't have to be big or
powerful to change the world. You can be just like me." Vivienne Harr.
Picture courtesy of Disney
Being a huge fan of pretty much any Disney Pixar movie it was one of the highlights of the conference to hear from Jonas Rivera, Disney Pixar Animator. He spoke about the newest Disney Pixar movie Inside Out. He started with just the idea of the movie, the pitch to the drawings to the voice actors. Do you know it takes years and years to get a movie like this together?
We were treated to a 7 minute preview of
Inside Out. Then we were told we would be able to see the movie the next day
with our families, and we cheered! This seems like such a winner! Have you ever
wondered what it was like in the mind of an 11 year old girl? Well there is a
lot going on in there that is for sure! Be sure to check out Disney Pixar
Inside Out in theaters June 19th 2015.
Picture courtesy of Disney
Ever wanted to be the best you, you can be? Have the best company you can have? Speaker, Chris Brogan, wants this for you too. Chris Brogan explores how people use media and community to build marketplaces around areas of belonging. He shows people how use content and community to build marketplaces. Be in charge of your sites, answer your emails.. Yourself! If a busy CEO like Chris Brogan can take the time to personally answer each of his emails, you can too… Don’t throw it off to someone else, take charge of your business and know and be in control of every aspect.
Picture courtesy of Disney
What wonderful speakers, I was so very impressed with the lineup, from Disney fun to personal improvement. I loved each and every minute of this conference. Now that the day at the conference hall is over, we are off to have more fun!
Up next was dinner on the beach. Mickey's beach bash was such fun! To all get together and eat on the beach was amazing. The dinner on the beach was really
cool, it was fun having other guests stop and look. And the food spread
again was fantastic.
Wow what an amazing day! Thing could not get better right? After this amazing day?
Well I am sure they are going to, I still have much more to share! Tomorrow we
are up early to ride Dumbo! It will not just be any ride on Dumbo we will have
our experience filmed, such fun! We are also off to see Inside Out! My daughter
is so excited, and I have to admit I am pretty excited too! Stay tuned for more fun!
I was invited to attend the Disney Social Media Moms
Celebration conference. I paid a conference fee to attend. I received a discounted rate for my stay. All opinions
are my own. I have not been compensated or asked to post about Disney .
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3 comments:
I hope I get another invitation to this event next year. I missed the deadline to book and I am really excited about a future opportunity after seeing everyone's pictures!
I'm sad we never got to meet but the conference moves so quickly and with family there, it's hard to meet everyone. I'm always amazed at what Disney plans! This conference was no exception.......and OLAF!!! :-)
I've always enjoyed the conference and while it's been a few years since I've been able to attend, I remember it like it was yesterday. Such a magical and heartwarming time!
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