Dreams of a Child

My First trip to Walt Disney World in 1983 was a milestone in many ways. It was my first time out of New England, my first plane ride, my first trip to Disney and my first job offer!!
I was one of those children who never met a stranger! I would always be the one participating in dances and games. I never thought bad about anyone! I was animated and fun and above all else.... adorable!


While dancing around with a group of children on Main Street USA one day before the Afternoon Parade my Aunt was approached by a CM and asked if I had any acting/dance/singing experience. I had had a few dance classes but nothing too extravagant. She was asked to bring me to a dance studio in Kissimmee the next day so they could take a look at me. So away we went the next day and I was asked to dance along to Rockin' Robin and Sing a few bars of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star... let's remember... I was 4 and a halfish... my repertoire wasn't that big!!! After that I went into another studio with a bunch of kids and we played for a while.. dress up and house and things of that nature. As an adult I now realize that they were probably watching us but I had no idea then. I was just playing with friends! I wish that I had all sorts of details for you on how it all worked out in the end but I wasn't privy to all that info as a kiddo. All I know is that after those two weeks, every major holiday, Christmas, New Years, Easter and for 7 weeks in the Summer I was singing and dancing in Stage Shows and Parades at Walt Disney World! From ages 4 until I was 13.


My series of Blogs will be talking about the Magic that I experienced as a Kid Of The Kingdom and then later as an Adult Employee! I also will be talking about other experiences outside the World that I have had and comparing them to what Disney has!