Good Morning Everyone,
Former Cast member, now in the US Navy. Love Disney, and figured I would join the site to share some of my Disney experiences. I usually go once a year now due to military, and my next trip is late September early October. It will be my sons first trip, he will be 8 months old at the time and I am so excited for him to meet Mickey!
Welcome to the forum!! I've been here only a short time myself but it's great and if you're like me, you'll soon feel like you're now part of this huge, extended Disney family.
Thank you so much for your service to our country. My Poppy (granddad) was in the Navy way back when. I truly appreciate what you do to protect our freedoms!!
Hi and 
! Can't wait to hear all about your past experiences as well as your upcoming trip!
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Paul. You have found the right place - we all love the mouse. I also want to thank you for your service. I am quite partial to the Navy as my brother served for 22 active duty and 8 years reserves.
Welcome Aboard, and THANK YOU for your service. My brother was in the Navy, and my dad, the Army.
Tell us about some of your Disney loves (rides, restaurants, what you did as a cast member, etc.)
Hello PaulDiem and to our friendly group. Thanks for your service and so glad you found our group and even happier that you thought enough of us to join us.
Hello and welcome !!
Paul, glad to have you, and thank you for your service!
Thank you for your service. Where did work when you were a CM?
Whoo hoo! Welcome PaulDiem!
Welcome! Thank you for your service! My hubby is in the Army!
So, plan on sharing all about your CM days! I love hearing those stories!
Welcome, and thank you for your service as well! Tell us about your CM job, and your upcoming trip. 
Hey Paul! Welcome to the boards! And thank you thank you thank you for your service 
Welcome! Yes, we need stories of what you did as a CM - love that. Enjoy your next trip.
Awww....I know you're going to be such a proud papa introducing your son to the mouse...that's fantastic!!
Welcome to the Forum!
I second what the other folks have said: Thank you for your service!! and What did you do as a Cast Member?? 
Thank you very much!!! Yea so far Im loving this site!!!
Thats awesome 22 years is alot of sacrifice! Tell your brother I said Thank you for his service!!!
Thank you 
I worked for EPCOT Events. We did EPCOT, Typhoon and the late Pleasure Island. It was an amazing joba dn I miss it. Had alot of fun and learned alot.
Alot has changed since I worked there. I started back in 2004 as a CP living in Vista Way; If you've heard the stories most of them are true! It was a cool place to live. I took a job as a bartender and when I got there I got hand picked amongst 20 other CP's to go and work for EPCOT Events. I was dissapointed at first, but it was the best job ever. We did all the special events for EPCOT, Typhoon Lagoon and my favorite Pleasure Island. We did weddings, groups, parties, VIP's etc. Our bosses were very cool and we got to meet some really cool famouse people. Some of my favorites that came through our office were Tom Hanks and Tim Allen and also Shaq haha. He was a funny guy! I enjoyed working there so much that I stayed for 2 more years after my College program was done as a full time CM. One might ask "why I left Disney" and I ask myself that alot lol. But I left Disney to take a Job in Hawaii for Norwegian Cruise Lines and stayed there for 3 years cruising the Hawaiian islands until my ship got moved to the Bahamas. Thats when I did my last contract with them and decided to serve my country and join the Navy like my Grand Father did. Which brings me to know. I try and get back to Disney as much as possible. I love being there, it brings back so many great memories. I still have alot of friends who work for the mouse that I love visiting. If anyone has any questions or interested in any of my stories just let em know. I also have a cousin who just got done her CP and now works Fulltime so Im still really close to the Pulse.
Thank you everyone for welcoming me and look farward to reading your blogs and chatting with you all!
'Paul
Thats awesome 22 years is alot of sacrifice! Tell your brother I said Thank you for his service!!!
Thanks Paul I will.
Alot has changed since I worked there. I started back in 2004 as a CP living in Vista Way; If you've heard the stories most of them are true! It was a cool place to live. I took a job as a bartender and when I got there I got hand picked amongst 20 other CP's to go and work for EPCOT Events. I was dissapointed at first, but it was the best job ever. We did all the special events for EPCOT, Typhoon Lagoon and my favorite Pleasure Island. We did weddings, groups, parties, VIP's etc. Our bosses were very cool and we got to meet some really cool famouse people. Some of my favorites that came through our office were Tom Hanks and Tim Allen and also Shaq haha. He was a funny guy! I enjoyed working there so much that I stayed for 2 more years after my College program was done as a full time CM. One might ask "why I left Disney" and I ask myself that alot lol. But I left Disney to take a Job in Hawaii for Norwegian Cruise Lines and stayed there for 3 years cruising the Hawaiian islands until my ship got moved to the Bahamas. Thats when I did my last contract with them and decided to serve my country and join the Navy like my Grand Father did. Which brings me to know. I try and get back to Disney as much as possible. I love being there, it brings back so many great memories. I still have alot of friends who work for the mouse that I love visiting. If anyone has any questions or interested in any of my stories just let em know. I also have a cousin who just got done her CP and now works Fulltime so Im still really close to the Pulse.
Thank you everyone for welcoming me and look farward to reading your blogs and chatting with you all!'Paul
Wow. You've lived a really cool life!!
Thanks! Yea I am not complaining. I have done everything ive wanted to. And now Im married to a wonderful woman and we have a healthy baby boy. Its so awesome bc hes on the verge of pulling him self up and trying to walk. It would be awesome if his first steps were at Disney World.
Welcome Paul! I am so excited to here more about the CP. My son is wanting to do that. He is just a sophomore in HS now but it is def on his to do list!!
Welcome Paul! I am so excited to here more about the CP. My son is wanting to do that. He is just a sophomore in HS now but it is def on his to do list!!
Thank you! Your son is going ot love it. Its not too soon to start planning. Tell him to start researching and make sure he has atleast 1 if not more college credits completed by his senior year of HS. While hes a senior he can go to a campus that Disneys at and interview for a roll. Then he can do it right out of HS like I did. That was the best way to do it. Learned alot being young and made me grow up and appreciate everything more. also Disney CP does not pay very well lol. So being young and not having any bills truly helps ALOT. Tell your son Good luck and let me know if you have anymore questions.
Wow that job sounds incredible! I'm sure you have tons of great stories! Congrats on your little boy and I hope you have a magical first trip with him!
January 2020 Trip Report - Riviera Resort
June 2019 Trip Report - Caribbean Beach & Saratoga Springs
October 2018 Trip Report - Contemporary Resort
July 2018 - All Star Movies
April 2018 Trip Report - Art of Animation
Jan 2018 Trip Report - Port Orleans Riverside and Animal Kingdom Lodge
Nov 2017 Trip Report - Boardwalk Villas
Feb 2017 Trip Report - Port Orleans French Quarter
Apr 2016 Trip Report - Pop Century
Dec 2015 Trip Report - All Star Sports & Saratoga Springs
Sept 2014 Trip Report - Coronado Springs
Oct 2012 Trip Report - Caribbean Beach Resort
Alot has changed since I worked there. I started back in 2004 as a CP living in Vista Way; If you've heard the stories most of them are true! It was a cool place to live. I took a job as a bartender and when I got there I got hand picked amongst 20 other CP's to go and work for EPCOT Events. I was dissapointed at first, but it was the best job ever. We did all the special events for EPCOT, Typhoon Lagoon and my favorite Pleasure Island. We did weddings, groups, parties, VIP's etc. Our bosses were very cool and we got to meet some really cool famouse people. Some of my favorites that came through our office were Tom Hanks and Tim Allen and also Shaq haha. He was a funny guy! I enjoyed working there so much that I stayed for 2 more years after my College program was done as a full time CM. One might ask "why I left Disney" and I ask myself that alot lol. But I left Disney to take a Job in Hawaii for Norwegian Cruise Lines and stayed there for 3 years cruising the Hawaiian islands until my ship got moved to the Bahamas. Thats when I did my last contract with them and decided to serve my country and join the Navy like my Grand Father did. Which brings me to know. I try and get back to Disney as much as possible. I love being there, it brings back so many great memories. I still have alot of friends who work for the mouse that I love visiting. If anyone has any questions or interested in any of my stories just let em know. I also have a cousin who just got done her CP and now works Fulltime so Im still really close to the Pulse.
Thank you everyone for welcoming me and look farward to reading your blogs and chatting with you all!'Paul
Wow, what wonderful opportunities you have had! Cannot wait to hear more, and about your Disney trips now with the perspectives you have.
What a COOL and adventurous life!!
Yes, how cool WOULD that be if your son took his first steps at Disney World?!?! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!
Thank you Nancy D! I really hope so!!!
"You're dead if you aim only for kids. Adults are only kids grown up, anyway."
--Walt Disney--
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