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Local Dad Lands Spot on Disney Parks Moms Panel

Local dad, Derek Hoffman, landed a highly coveted spot on the 2013 Disney Parks Moms Panel.

Springfield resident, Derek Hoffman, has been named a member of the 2013 Disney Parks Moms Panel (www.DisneyParksMomsPanel.com), an online forum where guests can access tips and insights from real moms, dads, grandparents and guardians who have mastered the art of planning Disney vacations.

As a father of two, Derek feels fortunate that he grew up with many Disney vacation experiences and feels even luckier that he can share his love of the mouse with his wife and children. He is known by friends and family as a “Waltophile” for his unquenchable thirst for all things Walt Disney and even considers his work planning vacations as an apprenticeship with Walt Disney himself. Derek is one of 19 new panelists (and one of only two new dads) selected from thousands of applicants from the U.S. and Canada.

When asked why he joined the panel, Derek said, "I'm constantly meeting and interacting with other parents who are looking to slow down their lives and savor the time they have with their children. When I connect with someone through the Disney Parks Moms Panel, I realize that I'm getting the opportunity to help them make lifelong memories very much like the ones I cherish from past Disney vacations."    

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Also new for 2013, Disney Parks has officially given a new name to the ever-growing Walt Disney World Moms Panel: the Disney Parks Moms Panel. Locals interested in utilizing the Disney Parks Moms Panel can log on to: www.DisneyParksMomsPanel.com to access tips and advice from expert panelists like Derek.

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