What I Really Thought About Mousefest 2005...

[MikeS]

...this Thursday on www.Mouseplanet.com.

[Frogman]

Nice article.

I wish I had faster internet so I could download more of your Podcasts. Every now and then I manage to remember to set things to download while I sleep.

Thanks for the heads up. :)

[BillJ]

Nice article, Mike!

[dcdeb]

Geez, Mike -- is it your goal to make me cry every time I read something you write? :cry:

Truly, Deb Wills IS the heart of MouseFest. Thanks for writing such a special tribute to my dear friend -- I'm sure it's one of the nicest Christmas presents she's ever received. :)

dcdeb

[ceebee]

Beautifully written and oh so true!

[Tagrel]

Great article Mike! I have to agree with everything in there - Deb is an amazing and very special person! :clapping:

[WillCAD]

After reading that article, all I can think to say is, "Ditto!"

[RaySharpton]

...this Thursday on www.Mouseplanet.com.


MikeS, you are my hero.

I'm serious Mike. That was such a heart warming article about Deb Wills.

This really touched my heart because I just love Deb so much.

She has brought so much joy and insight for my love of Walt Disney World and everyone that loves Disney.

www.wdwig.com or Walt Disney World Information Guide.com was the very first unofficial Disney website that I found last century on a website.

I said to myself...wow!

How come there is so much more information about Disney on this www.wdwig.com site than www.disney.com ?

Oohh...look...information about

"Abbreviations - What are we talking about?" I never new about this. But I have never been on a discussion board before.

And wait a minute...All of the pages show up perfectly on my WebTV...cool.

"Getting Started"...wow, look at all of the cool info.

"Childcare FAQ" and "Expecting? Tips for mothers-to-be!" and "Infant and Toddler FAQ" and "Stroller FAQ" and "Taking Your Pre-Schooler to WDW"**...you know, a friend was just asking about travelling with a toddler to Walt Disney World.

And this is cool, a "Packing List". I am always forgetting something to pack...lol.

And then I found, "What to Tote Around the Parks"...well, this is where I found the perfect waist pack to wear. It even has a pouch to perfectly fit the Disney park Guidemaps.

Ooohhh...this is cool..."Where to Stay - On or Off Site".

And I think that I may try flying with this info called..."Transportation - Renting a Car OR using WDW Transportation".

And this is perfect. I didn't know about an annual pass. And here is "Ticket FAQ," and "Annual Passport Program" and "When Does an Annual Pass Become Cost-Effective?"

Oh my...look at all of this cool stuff..."RESORT (HOTEL) INFORMATION":
"Resort Fact Sheets"
"Resort Photo Gallery"*
"Hotel Phone and Fax Numbers".

Oh my goodness...look at this,
"DINING AROUND THE WORLD"
"Carry Out! - Menus for the Palm & PDAs!"
"Character Meals"

and "Menus". Look at all of the menus.

And Disney site didn't have all of this stuff about "THEME PARK INFORMATION"
"MGM Studios"
"Epcot"
"Magic Kingdom"

And then I saw, "December Holiday Happenings"...my favorite time of the year.

Look at all of the Christmas decorations and all of the Christmas lights everywhere. I have just got to go then.

And isn't this interesting. I was too stubborn to accept this information to help myself at the time; but today, the special section of "NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE?" and the following information sections:

American Sign Language (ASL) at WDW FAQ
Assisted Listening Devices
Mobility Disabilities
Reflective Captioning
WDW for the Visually Impaired
Taking your Autistic Child to WDW
Tips for Autistic Children at WDW by Bob Sehlinger
Wheelchair/ECV FAQ*
Touring WDW in a Scooter - Part I
WDW from the Wheelchair Perspective - Part II
Animal Kingdom via Wheelchair
Epcot via Wheelchair


And I am sure that led the most caring and giving and loving person Deb Wills and Deb Koma to write the most wonderful Walt Disney GuideBook for anyone with Special Needs.

"SHARING THE MAGIC" is Deb Wills and whole staff.



And then, later, I found this section called "Disney Links" that opened up a whole new world of Disney. I didn't know that there were so many other websites about Disney. This is where I found all of the other Disney websites.

I went on my very first cruise ever because of Deb Wills, and I will be going to every singe MouseFest Disney Cruise, every December.

I loved the MouseFest 4-Day Wonder Disney Cruise.

Where else could you travel on a beautiful cruise ship that was all about Disney.

And I can't remember when I was ever so pampered and when I was having so much fun.

And I got to talk to Deb Wills and Linda and all of the www.AllEarsNet.COM staff that came to MouseFest.

And I got to talk with all the authors that were travelling on the Mousefest cruise, like Jen and Dave Marx of all of the PassPorter books. But their Disney Cruise Line PassPorter book is the very best book ever.

And Dr. Steven Barrett of his "Hidden Mickey Guide", and his tour on the ship was outstanding.

And then meeting so many people from all of the different Disney websites.

"Sharing The Magic" is Deb Wills.

Deb Wills is the most loving, caring person that I have ever met.

The first time that I saw her Deb and Linda came up to me and gave me a huge bear hug.

And on the cruise, she was everywhere. Deb Wills was everywhere. She seemed to try and go to all of the dining tables to say hello every single night.

She even left Palo the last night to come say hello to everyone at Luminares restaurant.

And when she wasn't greeting everyone in the restaurants, and meets, and in the hallways, on the beach, and everywhere, she said she had to go to work.

My hat is off to you Deb.

And at the MouseFest land portion, just read Mike and Mark's articles about how sweet and caring this lady is.

I know that she has many staff on www.AllEarsNet.COM to help, but she is the first person from the site to say hello to me at WDW.

And every time since then, when I see her anywhere she comes up to give me a hug.

"Sharing The Magic".

Deb Wills.

Many of the communities coming together to meet each other and share their friendship.

It was magical.

Thank you.

I wish that I was a writer like MIke or Mark and all the other writers and authors that can put into words what they want to say.

I love you Deb. {{{{{{hugs}}}}}}

And thank you Mike for being my hero.

And thank you all of you webfounders and authors and everyone that I was able to say hello to at the MouseFest for bringing a big smile to my face and making me feel so welcomed.

Everyone has so much to contribute.

I could say many things about how caring so many of you are that I met at WDW and MouseFest this year.

But this is about Deb Wills.

Thank you Deb.

"Sharing The Magic"...it all began with Deb Wills and her www.WDWIG.com and www.AllEarsNet.COM .

The "Magic" may have been all started by a "Mouse", but "Sharing The Magic" so wonderfully, and so caringly, and so extensively on website and in person is Deb Wills.

Most Sincerely, RaySharpton :)

[DebWills]

oh my.. I am speechless. Not to mention I can't stop crying (the good tears)

Thank you Mike for giving me such a wonderful Christmas gift. Your article is so beautiful. I wish I had the right words to express my feelings.

Thank you Mr. Ray... who is a special special man and whom I just love to be around. I look forward to many many MouseFest cruises and fun times with you. Thank you also, Ray, for mentioning the AllEarsNet.COM team! There is a great team of folks who work very hard on the website and newsletter. Without them, it wouldn't be what it is today. Thank you for acknowledging their efforts.

Thank you Debbie Koma, :youRock: for being my best friend and alter ego.....I won't ever forgive myself for going to sleep instead of going to Kimonos that Sat night!

And for all of you who I have met (online or in person), you have touched my life..thank you! I am enriched by knowing you. How fortunate we are to be able to come together and share our lives in such a warm and caring environment. We are able to share one of the greatest gifts of all -- smiles and laughter.

I wish all of you a most wonderous holiday season!!!

:circle:

Deb