Holy Crap. I manifested a job at Disney, now upon offer I am scared to 💀

Oh boy. (In Mickey voice). I finally got a job offer to up root my life in Iowa, leave my friends and family behind, and take a leap of faith right into the arms of Mickey Mouse himself. I am terrified.

So background: I got laid off in January 2025. I worked at a major corporation and I really enjoyed my job there. Sure, it wasn’t the best pay in the world, but I loved my co-workers, my job was fulfilling and the unlimited PTO helped also. When I got the boot I was crushed, however, I figured it was all meant to be. That was because the very day I got let go- I had a job interview for corporate Disney in FL.

I fell in love with the magic of Disney when my friend and I went to Disneyland, for the first time in our lives as adults in 2021. At first glance, Disney seemed expensive, over-hyped, and ridiculous with the amount of adults banging down the castle door. However, I remember driving back to her condo in California that night, falling asleep in her car like a kid, and waking up saying: “ohhhhh I get it”.

So from then, I have been back to Disneyland three times, and have been to Disney World twice. I knew that long term, it would be awesome to work full time at Disney just simply to be close to the magic.

So this brings me back to my job interview I got the day I was laid off.

It was an interview for a role working on the team that handled collaborations for womens and girls clothing. So think Lululemon X Disney, ASOS X Disney, Gap X Disney etc. I love Disney and I love brands so it truly felt like this was my one door closing and one door opening moment they talk about in the movies.

I did not move on past the first interview.

Once again confused, crushed, I didn’t know where to look, so I kept my eyes on the job board. From there I made connections via LinkedIn, applied for more jobs I was qualified for and came to the same disappointing conscious: No, no, no.

I realized very quickly that a majority of people working full-time, got their start through the Disney College Program/ part time roles. Like I mentioned, I didn’t really “understand” the magic of Disney until I was an adult, past the DCP possibility.

So I figured if they started at “the bottom” that might just be what I have to do as well. I applied for a serving job (I have 11 years in the service industry, S/O Texas Roadhouse), and was placed on a waitlist. You can be on a wait-list up to six months before having to re-interview.

In the meantime, I was applying for roles in Des Moines. I was applying back at my old company, at new places where I knew coworkers who already worked there, basically applying at places that should have been a SLAM dunk, and once again: No.

That brings me to today. October 21st, 2025 at 2:29 P.M., writing this blog post on my couch with my dogs near by, looking outside to a crisp, windy fall day.

This morning I received an offer letter to serve at none other than Disney’s Riveria Resort. This is a newer, deluxe resort, where the average guest puts out a minimum of $600+ per night to stay there. They offer a pool bar/restaurant and a 10th floor restaurant with incredible views for breakfast and dinner.

Now here I have everything I’ve manifested and worked for on my lap, but it’s the leap of faith that is SO scary.

The logistics of moving, taking my dogs, uprooting my husband away from our friends, moving from our families, what to do with our house we bought in 2020, etc.

I was listening to a Mel Robbins podcast: How To Manifest Anything You Want: 4 Simple Steps Backed By Neuroscience & Olympic Athletes. Two days before this offer letter. In the episode it talks about a woman who wanted to move from her home town: Tampa (Ironic), and how scary it is. What if it doesn’t work out, what if I get fired, what if I hate it and I’m lonely?

Mel explained that she was manifesting all of that. That negative self-talk in her head, wasn’t doing her any favors. She goes on to explain the mind set shift: “What if it DOES work out? What if you move and you LOVE it? What if your friends and family love to come visit you?”

Not to sound all “woo woo” but I have been seeing angel numbers a ton lately as well, 444 and 111 specifically.

444 typically means: Sign of divine support, indicating a need to build a strong foundation and have confidence in your decisions.

111 typically meaning: signifying new beginnings, opportunities, and manifestation. In numerology, it represents achievement, good luck, and a boost in confidence and motivation.

I’ve made moon water manifesting goals to be happy and successful and I can’t seem to land a job here in Iowa. All of this adds up, right??

We will see how this all shakes out. I know that if this is what I’m supposed to do, it might be scary but everything will work out. I’ll be able to get affordable housing, my husband will be able to easily get a job and make the move within 2 months, my dogs will be happy and healthy.

Whatever is meant to be, will be. I WILL be successful, I DO have a lot to offer, people LOVE my energy and want more of it. Therefore when I get to Disney, moving up will be a piece of cake. I can do anything I set my mind too, but I am human enough to admit it is so scary at the same time.

XOXO 💋