the Disney Driven Life - Comments - Community for Neurotic Disney Peoplehttp://thedisneydrivenlife.comBack in January 2009, JL Knopp wrote a trip report about her family’s first vacation as Disney Vacation Club members. It was written much like a novel with the story centering around her own character (which she affectionately dubbed the Neurotic Disney Mom). It described the rituals that she had her family conduct during their vacation as well as chronicled the hilarious incidents that took place when all her best laid plans went awry. Unexpectedly, many contacted JL to declare that they, too, participated in the very same rituals and could be described as a “Neurotic Disney Person.” It was then that the Neurotic Disney Community was born and the Disney Driven Life was launched. Evolving from a blog where JL continued to depict her family’s Disney-centric lifestyle to the home base of the Neurotic Disney Community, the Disney Driven Life is now a community blog where a wide variety of Disney fans submit articles about their particular area of expertise to help coach as well as connect with others who want to “bring Disney to their door.” The site also hosts a Confessional where Disneyphiles can admit their mouse-loving idiosyncrasies as well as other Disney-esque type secrets. And not to be overlooked are the Disney Driven Life Principles where the community has begun to compile an amusing code to live by and laugh at. If you find that the Disney Driven Lifestyle resonates with your Inner Mouse, we hope that you will stand with us by Being Counted as a Neurotic Disney Person. We’d love to add you to our growing number and learn about your personal style of leading the Disney Driven Life.enTue, 15 May 2012 16:01:00 PDThourly1http://thedisneydrivenlife.com/http://thedisneydrivenlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ddl.jpgComments for The Disney Driven LifeSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily RotationBack in January 2009, JL Knopp wrote a trip report about her family’s first vacation as Disney Vacation Club members. It was written much like a novel with the story centering around her own character (which she affectionately dubbed the Neurotic Disney Mom). It described the rituals that she had her family conduct during their vacation as well as chronicled the hilarious incidents that took place when all her best laid plans went awry. Unexpectedly, many contacted JL to declare that they, too, participated in the very same rituals and could be described as a “Neurotic Disney Person.” It was then that the Neurotic Disney Community was born and The Disney Driven Life was launched. Evolving from a blog where JL continued to depict her family’s Disney-centric lifestyle to the home base of the Neurotic Disney Community, The Disney Driven Life is now a community blog where a wide variety of Disney fans submit articles about their particular area of expertise to help coach as well as connect with others who want to “bring Disney to their door.” The site also hosts a Confessional where Disneyphiles can admit their mouse-loving idiosyncrasies as well as other Disney-esque type secrets. And not to be overlooked are the Disney Driven Life Principles where the community has begun to compile an amusing code to live by and laugh at. If you find that The Disney Driven Lifestyle resonates with your Inner Mouse, we hope that you will stand with us by Being Counted as a Neurotic Disney Person. We’d love to add you to our growing number and learn about your personal style of leading The Disney Driven Life.Comment on HIDDEN TREASURES: KONA ISLAND SUSHI BAR by Sdfoglehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thedisneydrivenlife/comments/~3/wmZZ_gEaf5s/SdfogleTue, 15 May 2012 16:01:00 PDThttp://thedisneydrivenlife.com/?p=8821#comment-5357Is this sushi bar still open? I called WDW DINE and they knew nothing about it. My husband loves sushi and we really want to go!

]]>Is this sushi bar still open? I called WDW DINE and they knew nothing about it. My husband loves sushi and we really want to go!http://thedisneydrivenlife.com/2011/01/28/hidden-treasures-kona-island-sushi-bar/#comment-5357Comment on Run, Disney Diva, Run! by Sherry Boswellhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thedisneydrivenlife/comments/~3/owB3-8f-vpE/Sherry BoswellMon, 14 May 2012 14:41:00 PDThttp://thedisneydrivenlife.com/?p=19864#comment-5356Go for it! As someone who is definitely no runner, just the thought of a runDisney race is extra incentive for me on my training runs. Just don’t bite off too much at one time like I did! I highly recommend starting with a 5K (just sayin’)

]]>Go for it! As someone who is definitely no runner, just the thought of a runDisney race is extra incentive for me on my training runs. Just don't bite off too much at one time like I did! I highly recommend starting with a 5K (just sayin')http://thedisneydrivenlife.com/2012/05/06/run-disney-diva-run/#comment-5356Comment on Run, Disney Diva, Run! by Sherry Boswellhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thedisneydrivenlife/comments/~3/1HehUv26RM0/Sherry BoswellMon, 14 May 2012 14:40:00 PDThttp://thedisneydrivenlife.com/?p=19864#comment-5355ooh-another ringing endorsement of the gift card! I better start saving up now because we will be needing them-can’t wait for the weekend and to meet you!

]]>ooh-another ringing endorsement of the gift card! I better start saving up now because we will be needing them-can't wait for the weekend and to meet you!http://thedisneydrivenlife.com/2012/05/06/run-disney-diva-run/#comment-5355Comment on Run, Disney Diva, Run! by Jodifurhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thedisneydrivenlife/comments/~3/y1ZVQrR00CU/JodifurThu, 10 May 2012 14:31:00 PDThttp://thedisneydrivenlife.com/?p=19864#comment-5354I really, really want to do a Run Disney Run.

]]>I really, really want to do a Run Disney Run.http://thedisneydrivenlife.com/2012/05/06/run-disney-diva-run/#comment-5354Comment on Mickey’s Grand Welcome by Dianahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thedisneydrivenlife/comments/~3/gtKLz9nulKo/DianaThu, 10 May 2012 11:40:00 PDThttp://thedisneydrivenlife.com/?p=17448#comment-5353I’m planning on doing this for my little girl in September.  How much advance did you have to call the florists?  Did they give you a time that they would have it all ready?  Is it possible for them to do it before you even get to the resort?

Thanks for posting this :-) I wanted to see what it really looked like and it looks totally worth the money!

]]>I'm planning on doing this for my little girl in September.  How much advance did you have to call the florists?  Did they give you a time that they would have it all ready?  Is it possible for them to do it before you even get to the resort? Thanks for posting this :-) I wanted to see what it really looked like and it looks totally worth the money!http://thedisneydrivenlife.com/2011/10/22/mickeys-grand-welcome/#comment-5353Comment on Run, Disney Diva, Run! by Snshine123http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thedisneydrivenlife/comments/~3/ulBMhPOGtDU/Snshine123Thu, 10 May 2012 06:37:00 PDThttp://thedisneydrivenlife.com/?p=19864#comment-5352Sherry Can’t wait to meet you at Diva Weekend! I feel like a little kid going to WDW for the very first time!  The gift card tip works! For the last year or so, every week when I go to the store I throw in a $25 gift card and it adds up fast. I try to add a $50 to the basket at least once a month. It was so much fun handing the POR desk clerk my piles and piles of gift cards when I checked in last month, and I still had cards left, which of course I am saving for our Diva Weekend!

]]>Sherry Can't wait to meet you at Diva Weekend! I feel like a little kid going to WDW for the very first time!  The gift card tip works! For the last year or so, every week when I go to the store I throw in a $25 gift card and it adds up fast. I try to add a $50 to the basket at least once a month. It was so much fun handing the POR desk clerk my piles and piles of gift cards when I checked in last month, and I still had cards left, which of course I am saving for our Diva Weekend!http://thedisneydrivenlife.com/2012/05/06/run-disney-diva-run/#comment-5352Comment on Mickey’s Grand Welcome by Molly Rosehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thedisneydrivenlife/comments/~3/Imf-m-KqZiY/Molly RoseWed, 02 May 2012 18:29:00 PDThttp://thedisneydrivenlife.com/?p=17448#comment-5350Unfortunately no hotels include Mickey’s Grand Welcome in their packages for free.

]]>Unfortunately no hotels include Mickey's Grand Welcome in their packages for free.http://thedisneydrivenlife.com/2011/10/22/mickeys-grand-welcome/#comment-5350Comment on Mickey’s Grand Welcome by Destane45http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thedisneydrivenlife/comments/~3/kYrb2vsmIak/Destane45Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:14:00 PDThttp://thedisneydrivenlife.com/?p=17448#comment-5348looks awesome are there any hotels at all that include Mickeys Grand Welcome in their packages free?
Thank you
Destane45@aol.com

]]>looks awesome are there any hotels at all that include Mickeys Grand Welcome in their packages free? Thank you Destane45@aol.comhttp://thedisneydrivenlife.com/2011/10/22/mickeys-grand-welcome/#comment-5348Comment on Blogger Beware! by Derek Hoffmanhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thedisneydrivenlife/comments/~3/lFRDp8IE_YQ/Derek HoffmanThu, 26 Apr 2012 21:07:00 PDThttp://thedisneydrivenlife.com/?p=19931#comment-5347Rob, thanks for your comment.  That’s really interesting.  Do you remember those kiosks they used to have on property that would allow you to create custom CDs with the audio tracks from various attractions and other ambient music?  (I miss those things!)  I wonder if that’s where they got the music they were selling?  

]]>Rob, thanks for your comment.  That's really interesting.  Do you remember those kiosks they used to have on property that would allow you to create custom CDs with the audio tracks from various attractions and other ambient music?  (I miss those things!)  I wonder if that's where they got the music they were selling?  http://thedisneydrivenlife.com/2012/04/23/blogger-beware/#comment-5347Comment on Blogger Beware! by Robhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thedisneydrivenlife/comments/~3/8QZVpJyyTqo/RobThu, 26 Apr 2012 20:19:00 PDThttp://thedisneydrivenlife.com/?p=19931#comment-5346I could only thing of one example. I think Disney shut down a disney music site called Extinct Attractions Club. They sold park music online.

]]>I could only thing of one example. I think Disney shut down a disney music site called Extinct Attractions Club. They sold park music online.http://thedisneydrivenlife.com/2012/04/23/blogger-beware/#comment-5346Comment on Blogger Beware! by Derek Hoffmanhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thedisneydrivenlife/comments/~3/sswUBMMcCRk/Derek HoffmanTue, 24 Apr 2012 19:42:00 PDThttp://thedisneydrivenlife.com/?p=19931#comment-5344Thank you so much for your kind words!  I really appreciate it.  I’m right there with you – I love reading the fan-powered blogs (like Disney Driven Life!).  It’s really neat to see everyone’s perspective on something that’s so near and dear to my heart.  Stay in touch!

]]>Thank you so much for your kind words!  I really appreciate it.  I'm right there with you - I love reading the fan-powered blogs (like Disney Driven Life!).  It's really neat to see everyone's perspective on something that's so near and dear to my heart.  Stay in touch!http://thedisneydrivenlife.com/2012/04/23/blogger-beware/#comment-5344Comment on Blogger Beware! by Derek Hoffmanhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thedisneydrivenlife/comments/~3/7QC2KzeD49w/Derek HoffmanTue, 24 Apr 2012 19:40:00 PDThttp://thedisneydrivenlife.com/?p=19931#comment-5343Hi Kristen! Thanks for your comment. That’s really interesting! I haven’t heard about that one, so I’m looking forward to seeing if I can find anything on it.  I’d be curious to hear what the circumstances were.  If I find anything, I’ll be sure to post something here in the comments section.  Talk to you soon!

]]>Hi Kristen! Thanks for your comment. That's really interesting! I haven't heard about that one, so I'm looking forward to seeing if I can find anything on it.  I'd be curious to hear what the circumstances were.  If I find anything, I'll be sure to post something here in the comments section.  Talk to you soon!http://thedisneydrivenlife.com/2012/04/23/blogger-beware/#comment-5343Comment on Blogger Beware! by Kristen Kirkhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thedisneydrivenlife/comments/~3/rva2J2wCSeA/Kristen KirkTue, 24 Apr 2012 16:47:00 PDThttp://thedisneydrivenlife.com/?p=19931#comment-5342Now, I could be wrong, it was years ago (I have an aweful memory so  I could very well be wrong) but I seem to recall that the “Disney Dollarless”  site was asked to change their name.  They are now “The Mouse For Less”. 

]]>Now, I could be wrong, it was years ago (I have an aweful memory so  I could very well be wrong) but I seem to recall that the "Disney Dollarless"  site was asked to change their name.  They are now "The Mouse For Less". http://thedisneydrivenlife.com/2012/04/23/blogger-beware/#comment-5342Comment on Blogger Beware! by Conmillhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thedisneydrivenlife/comments/~3/8ZaiPTQnL5c/ConmillTue, 24 Apr 2012 05:47:00 PDThttp://thedisneydrivenlife.com/?p=19931#comment-5341Thank goodness your blog, and others like it, will continue!! Immersing myself in all things Disney and reading writings by other Disney fanatics is the closest I can get to actually being there!!

]]>Thank goodness your blog, and others like it, will continue!! Immersing myself in all things Disney and reading writings by other Disney fanatics is the closest I can get to actually being there!!http://thedisneydrivenlife.com/2012/04/23/blogger-beware/#comment-5341Comment on Magical Pillows by Ammcd_esqhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thedisneydrivenlife/comments/~3/XnFRlUpP0aI/Ammcd_esqMon, 23 Apr 2012 15:38:00 PDThttp://thedisneydrivenlife.com/?p=19868#comment-5340How can you order these? Does anyone know? I can’t even get a direct phone number for the store.

]]>How can you order these? Does anyone know? I can't even get a direct phone number for the store.http://thedisneydrivenlife.com/2012/04/08/magical-pillows/#comment-5340Comment on Song of the South: Subverted American History? by Mouseloungehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thedisneydrivenlife/comments/~3/zJQQP-5lcBY/MouseloungeSun, 08 Apr 2012 10:33:00 PDThttp://thedisneydrivenlife.com/?p=19749#comment-5331Thank you all for your comments.  If I desired to accomplish one thing with this article, it was to inspire open, civil dialogue.  I’m pleased that has occurred.

I would like to stress one point Cheryl which is of critical importance, though is not an attempt to shoot holes in your opinion.  You repeatedly allude to the life of the slaves during the period.  This film does not portray slaves as the film is set, as I say in my article, during reconstruction.  
While that does not change many of the stereotypes represented in the film, it should be noted that the attitudes and behaviors represented are under different circumstances than you outline.  

I will agree much of what we see in this picture is exploitative for entertainment sake, but I stand by my assessment that to subvert the film itself from the public is creating revisionist history.

]]>Thank you all for your comments.  If I desired to accomplish one thing with this article, it was to inspire open, civil dialogue.  I'm pleased that has occurred. I would like to stress one point Cheryl which is of critical importance, though is not an attempt to shoot holes in your opinion.  You repeatedly allude to the life of the slaves during the period.  This film does not portray slaves as the film is set, as I say in my article, during reconstruction.   While that does not change many of the stereotypes represented in the film, it should be noted that the attitudes and behaviors represented are under different circumstances than you outline.   I will agree much of what we see in this picture is exploitative for entertainment sake, but I stand by my assessment that to subvert the film itself from the public is creating revisionist history.http://thedisneydrivenlife.com/2012/03/28/song-of-the-south-subverted-american-history/#comment-5331Comment on Song of the South: Subverted American History? by HeatherLouisehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thedisneydrivenlife/comments/~3/WxKjS5nYV-k/HeatherLouiseThu, 05 Apr 2012 14:54:00 PDThttp://thedisneydrivenlife.com/?p=19749#comment-5329I find it interesting that there is so much debate and controversy around this movie, and yet Disney does not restrict the release of Peter Pan which contains 
stereotypes of Native Americans that are, in my opinion, as bad if not worse than those of African Americans in SOS. 

]]>I find it interesting that there is so much debate and controversy around this movie, and yet Disney does not restrict the release of Peter Pan which contains  stereotypes of Native Americans that are, in my opinion, as bad if not worse than those of African Americans in SOS. http://thedisneydrivenlife.com/2012/03/28/song-of-the-south-subverted-american-history/#comment-5329Comment on You Are a Princess! by Dalehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thedisneydrivenlife/comments/~3/s6gUe9-UVCg/DaleWed, 04 Apr 2012 09:47:00 PDThttp://thedisneydrivenlife.com/?p=19539#comment-5327Hannah!
You are so Beautiful inside and out!
I Iove you and miss you so much!
-Love Dale

]]>Hannah! You are so Beautiful inside and out! I Iove you and miss you so much! -Love Dalehttp://thedisneydrivenlife.com/2012/03/04/you-are-a-princess/#comment-5327Comment on I Dream of Disney-Part 1 by Payton_vegehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thedisneydrivenlife/comments/~3/zwfc3jNDdOM/Payton_vegeTue, 03 Apr 2012 01:38:00 PDThttp://thedisneydrivenlife.com/?p=17779#comment-5325Amazing write-up! This could aid plenty of people find out more about this particular issue. Are you keen to integrate video clips coupled with these? It would absolutely help out. Your conclusion was spot on and thanks to you; I probably won’t have to describe everything to my pals. I can simply direct them here!

]]>Amazing write-up! This could aid plenty of people find out more about this particular issue. Are you keen to integrate video clips coupled with these? It would absolutely help out. Your conclusion was spot on and thanks to you; I probably won’t have to describe everything to my pals. I can simply direct them here!http://thedisneydrivenlife.com/2011/11/12/i-dream-of-disney-part-1/#comment-5325Comment on SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT THE BALL PARK by Payton_vegehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thedisneydrivenlife/comments/~3/-HkjdryoJk0/Payton_vegeTue, 03 Apr 2012 01:38:00 PDThttp://thedisneydrivenlife.com/?p=12565#comment-5324Amazing write-up! This could aid plenty of people find out more about this particular issue. Are you keen to integrate video clips coupled with these? It would absolutely help out. Your conclusion was spot on and thanks to you; I probably won’t have to describe everything to my pals. I can simply direct them here!

]]>Amazing write-up! This could aid plenty of people find out more about this particular issue. Are you keen to integrate video clips coupled with these? It would absolutely help out. Your conclusion was spot on and thanks to you; I probably won’t have to describe everything to my pals. I can simply direct them here!http://thedisneydrivenlife.com/2011/04/08/saturday-afternoon-at-the-ball-park/#comment-5324