Pagan symbols have a long history and are still prevalent in everyday life today. These symbols can be found in various forms, such as jewelry, artwork, and even on clothing. While many people may not be aware of their origins or meanings, these symbols hold significant importance to those who follow pagan or occult traditions. One of the most well-known pagan symbols is the pentacle, a five-pointed star enclosed in a circle. This symbol represents the elements of earth, air, fire, water, and spirit, and is often associated with protection and connection to the divine. It is commonly used in pagan rituals and is often worn as a talisman or amulet.
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However, on the morning of their trip, the family received an email from Go West With Mickey alleging that Disney had made a mistake and they would have to stay in another hotel on the first night of the four-night vacation. Disney even came out with an official statement regarding the travel firm Go West With Mickey is not an official commercial partner of Disneyland Paris and the organization does not meet our strict requirements to become an official travel provider.
It is commonly used in pagan rituals and is often worn as a talisman or amulet. Another pagan symbol is the triple moon, which consists of three distinct phases of the moon: waxing, full, and waning. This symbol is closely associated with goddess worship and represents the triple aspects of the goddess: maiden, mother, and crone.
Is the magical vacation planner a Ponzi scheme
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Disney-loving families around the world are losing out on their Disney vacations because of a “scam artist” travel agency that shut down without warning.
A travel firm called Go West With Mickey, under MDG Travel Services, was known for selling Disneyland Paris vacations through Facebook and their own website. Go West With Mickey claimed to be a small company offering personalized services.
The firm’s Facebook page, which has since been removed, boasted praise from alleged fans who claimed they had taken wonderful vacations for fantastic deals because of Go West With Mickey. Many vacationers who booked with Go West With Mickey ended up going on their vacations, although they didn’t always go off without a hitch.
The Sun reports that many Go West With Mickey customers claimed that they were subjected to emotional blackmail and threats by the owners of the travel agency. One family, in particular, became very vocal about her experience with the firm and spread her story online.
Jaide Ellery-Martin booked her four-night Disneyland Paris vacation through Facebook for around £3,000 for herself, her husband, and her son. The reservation should have included accommodation at the Disneyland Hotel — the most expensive and well-known hotel on Disneyland Paris property — as well as half-board premium meal plan with character breakfasts, and five-day Disney park tickets with PhotoPass.
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However, on the morning of their trip, the family received an email from Go West With Mickey alleging that Disney had made a mistake and they would have to stay in another hotel on the first night of the four-night vacation. Upon arriving at the Disneyland Hotel on the first day of the trip, Jaide was told that there was no reservation in her name. In addition to the hotel reservation mishap, the family had many other issues with their vacation, including missing character dining reservations and meal plans.
Jaide reached out to the travel firm in an attempt to resolve the issue, but she says she never got through to them. Her mother, Sandra, said to The Sun, “She phoned 40-50 times and wasn’t getting any response; she tried emailing them, sending messages, still getting no response.”
Sandra shared her daughter’s experience on Facebook and attempted to get in touch with Go West With Mickey, but after the social media post went live, she received numerous threats from Elspeth, the owner of the travel firm, and she was offered a full refund and a second vacation to make up for the mistake. Only £800 was refunded to Jaide when she had paid thousands for the vacation.
After Jaide’s experience went viral on Facebook — and the travel firm posted a response that was later taken down once the firm’s Facebook page was deleted — a Go West with Mickey victims group was founded.
The group has over 4,000 members who collectively claim they have lost over £300,000 because of Go West With Mickey. In the Facebook group, members share their experiences gone awry because of the travel agency, with issues ranging from last-minute hotel bookings at the fault of the agency, incorrect hotel reservations, missing meal plans and even guests being completely left out of group reservations. Many say that they were promised free gifts and upgrades if they paid for their vacations via bank transfer, although these incentives never came to be.
By the looks of it, Go West With Mickey no longer exists, with the website, phone lines, email, and Facebook page no longer operating. But that also means those who have already paid for their vacations through Go West With Mickey have to contact their banks and credit card providers to obtain refunds.
Disney even came out with an official statement regarding the travel firm: “Go West With Mickey is not an official commercial partner of Disneyland Paris and the organization does not meet our strict requirements to become an official travel provider. They are an unauthorized re-seller. [We work with partners that meet our comprehensive standards and brand values.]”
Disney is currently investigating the issue and encourages any concerned customers or victims of Go West With Mickey to get in touch.
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Tagged: Disneyland Paris ResortBailee Abell
Bailee is a reader, writer, and lover of all things magical. A Southern Californian with a passion for theme parks, she loves reading classic literature, sipping warm beverages, and traveling the world in search of princess castles.
Jaide Ellery-Martin booked her four-night Disneyland Paris vacation through Facebook for around £3,000 for herself, her husband, and her son. The reservation should have included accommodation at the Disneyland Hotel — the most expensive and well-known hotel on Disneyland Paris property — as well as half-board premium meal plan with character breakfasts, and five-day Disney park tickets with PhotoPass.
It is often used to signify femininity, intuition, and the cycles of life. The triskelion is a pagan symbol that has been used for centuries and represents movement or flow. It consists of three interlocking spirals, symbolizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. This symbol can be seen in various forms of artwork and is often associated with personal growth and spiritual development. The ankh is an ancient Egyptian symbol that is commonly associated with life and immortality. It resembles a cross with a loop at the top and is often depicted in the hands of deities or used as a hieroglyph. This symbol has been adapted by various pagan traditions and is often used to represent the eternal cycle of life and death. The tree of life is another commonly used pagan symbol that represents interconnectedness and the cycles of nature. It is often depicted as a tree with branches reaching towards the sky and roots reaching into the earth. This symbol is associated with growth, fertility, and the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds. These pagan symbols, along with many others, can be found in everyday life, often without people fully understanding their meanings or origins. They continue to hold significance for those who practice pagan or occult traditions, serving as reminders of their beliefs and values..
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