While I have never yet been to Disney Springs, I did go to Rainforest Cafe at Animal Kingdom, back in 1998. It was my Son's first time, on the Disney complex. He was just 8,then and he loved everything there, including the Cafe. I will go this August to either Rainforest or T-Rex Cafe. I am looking forward to it.
I love that you included the map while showing us around. I hate how most Disney RUclipsrs don’t do that. This is truly too quality content for this space on RUclips. Keep it up.
Aw... you really made my day with this comment! Thank you so much!! The maps are very time-consuming, so I'm sure that's why a lot of people don't do them. But I always find it helpful if I know where things are... so, I wanted to take the time to do them for you guys!
@@ChrissaTravelsThank you for your time and efforts. Disney should give you some rewards and put your videos on official guide. Even their own maps are not this interactive or "lively animated"(pixar missed it) 😂😂😂. You hard work must be recognized👍🏻.
HEY, I wanted to tell you that I looked through several videos outlining Disney Springs. I have been there many times, but needed a good overview to send to our guests before they arrive to find out what they want to do/eat when we get there. Your video as the best overview, so I'm sending this one to them to get them all jazzed up! Great job! (PS we used your vids to chose our meals at the other smaller parks in the area) Thumbs up from me.
Excellent production value!! Loved the map work where you highlight each section and provide the arrows and routes as you navigate us through the shops and eats. I know this doesn't happen automatically, and I appreciated the effort. Thanks.
I am heading to Orlando next week for a conference and I was planning a trip to Disney Springs - this video answered ALL of the questions I had. Excellent video! Thank you so much for sharing. Cheers!
I found your channel today. I appreciate all the info you give us, keeping the focus on the content rather than having it centered around you (not that you don’t seem like a nice person!). I’m getting tired of RUclipsrs’ exaggerated reactions to food and all. So thank you!
Your videos are amazing! I come to Disney often but now my extended family is going and I’m excited!! Anyways, I’ve been searching for videos to show them so they get an idea of what to expect and start looking forward to stuff and your videos are by far THE BEST! I love how you show the map, the content is so beautiful and you have the best personality for it. Thank you for helping us plan our trip!! ❤️
Hi Lisette! Thank you so much! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you saying this! Especially with this videos like this…they take close to a month to film and make, and getting comments like yours make it all worth it! Thank you so much for watching, and your amazing support! 💛💛 I hope you and your family have an amazing time!
I give more than 5 stars to your guide. Your guide IS THE ONLY ONE with map, direction and on spot location of place. Other videos are sooooo confusing. (Some other youtube OFFICIAL guides even shows weird, unrealistik way to reach rides or attractions from one end to another😮,). I recommend your guides should be Disneys official! Thank you for guiding us. We will be giving business to some restaurants and shops, just because of your guide, not by-fluke we walked in to it. But your guide prepared us exactly where to go and HOW TO GO THERE. WOW! impressive. Keep it up.
You are too kind! I am so happy to hear that you enjoy this guide, and appreciate all the work we put into it! Thank you so much for your kind words!! I couldn’t appreciate you more! ☺️🫶🏽
Thank you so much for your videos; your voice is soothing and very easy to listen to while explaining Florida’s amusement park. (Makes me feel like I’m actually there!)😂
You didn't mention the Art Corner, the large art store between Goofy's Candy and Star Wars Trading Post! You can get caricatures, name art, buy art supplies, but original fine art, and make Spin Art in there!
Oh no! You’re right!! We even went in there and got a bunch of footage I just totally forgot to add it in the video…🤦🏻♀️ great call out. I guess I’ll have to do an updated version!
I love all of your guides!!! Everyone should watch them before visiting any of Florida's attractions!!! Nothing missed and so informative...they should be featured on the travel channel because they are that good!!! Amorette's, Gideon's, World of Disney and a few others are on my bucket list after watching this and I don't know if its a good idea that I step into any of them lol! And I would have to walk really fast past Goofy's candy shop so my daughter doesn't get any ideas lol. It looks like it would take at least 2 or 3 days to see and experience it all.
You could definitely spend multiple days there and not see everything! It took us about 5 trips to finish this video 😂 Have you been to Disney Springs lately?
@@ChrissaTravels I have never been lol. I've been wanting to explore the area but I'm not sure how kid friendly it is as far as the little ones not getting too bored. I'm planning a family trip to Disney next year for Christmas and I'm hoping to take the kids to see Drawn to Life! Maybe if they added a kids club while the adults walked around lol...that would be awesome!
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate you saying this. There are so many hidden gems in Disney Springs...you could explore for days and still not see it all.
Thanks for all the wonderful information. I was in Orlando in March 2019 and there are so many new additions. Family is planning a trip in June 2023 for two celebrations-a graduation from HS and a 21st birthday. Trip in 2019 was for a 20th anniversary and a birthday celebration. We had such a great time!
Aw, you are so very welcome! What an exciting fun family trip you have planned next year! Disney Springs is the perfect spot to celebrate!! I hope you all have a wonderful time!
Love your review and you didn’t speak too fast and showed a map👍. We missed this in July- was just too hot out and rainy. Can’t wait to check it out end of October:)
I never comment on videos but wow this was amazing. I’m going to Disney world next month for the first time and this video gave me so much information about Disney springs. You gave me so many fun ideas for things to do !! This was truly amazing, so many details included and even a map with a view of the inside this was truly amazing thank you so much !!
I am so honored to hear that you found this video helpful! It is comments like that that just make my day!! I know you'll have an amazing time at Disney World...and I am so excited for you! fyi.. I'll be releasing a brand new Magic Kingdom Absolute Guide next week! It'll definitely go over a lot of the little details like this for Magic Kingdom! ;)
Hi Al! I really appreciate hearing that! Thank you so much! I hope that you do get to cross this one off your bucket list. It is a pretty awesome place to visit! Just wait till you see it during the holidays! It's truly magical!
Thank you so much for this guide. I am going to Disney Springs in a couple of weeks and I will take these tips to use, especially the Lime Garage parking. This is such an amazing video. Again, thank you!!!
Aw, thank you so much for watching...and for your wonderful comment! I can't tell you how much I appreciate hearing this. I hope that you have an amazing time!!
Another amazing video! I cannot even begin to imagine the work that went into getting this video together!! Great job! So excited you’re over 5k subscribers!!!!
Aww..thank you!! 🥰🥰 Lol….I can tell you….it was 5 full days of filming and two evenings, and 2 weeks of editing and script writing! 😁 We are glad to have it done!!
Loving all your videos! They’re so informative and I love how you included the map which is so helpful!!! Also your voice is so soothing to listen to 😊.
You are too kind! 💛 Thank you so much! I’m so happy that you enjoy the videos! It makes my day…especially that you appreciate the maps. They can be a lot of work at times, but it makes it all worth it for comments like yours! Thank you! ☺️
Very well done and professional video! You did a really good job. We have been to Disney Springs many times, but I saw lots of new places for us to try.
Thank you so much! I’m excited to have you be a part of my community! 💛 There was definitely a month’s worth of love that went into this video! It makes it all worth it when I get comments like yours! ☺️
Great to see the map - we were over from UK in June and the area had changed so much since our last visit...wish I had seen this vid before we left...BUT have booked for next year, so will hold this in my mind for then :)
Hi Tracey! Thank you so much for watching! :) Disney Springs has definitely changed a TON in the last few years! I LOVE that you already have your next trip planned!!
Great Video very informative, looking forward to visiting Disney Springs again in November some new thing to try since last visit. Hoping for some good gigs at House of Blues a favourite place to eat
Thank you so much for watching! November is such a great time to visit…plus the weather is great! I hope you get a few great concert too! House of Blues is such a great venue. I love how intimate it feels!
It’s just so frustrating to go because of the big crowds, me and my family had reservations to a restaurant, waited for one hour, and they told us another 45 minutes wait, so last time we were there, it was not fun
I always enjoy a day at Disney Springs! There is so much to see and do! What is your favorite restaurant or store in Disney Springs?
While I have never yet been to Disney Springs, I did go to Rainforest Cafe at Animal Kingdom, back in 1998. It was my Son's first time, on the Disney complex. He was just 8,then and he loved everything there, including the Cafe. I will go this August to either Rainforest or T-Rex Cafe. I am looking forward to it.
Your Guide is awesome. Thank you
@@willseetoLearn thank you so much for watching! ☺️🫶🏽
I love that you included the map while showing us around. I hate how most Disney RUclipsrs don’t do that. This is truly too quality content for this space on RUclips. Keep it up.
Aw... you really made my day with this comment! Thank you so much!! The maps are very time-consuming, so I'm sure that's why a lot of people don't do them. But I always find it helpful if I know where things are... so, I wanted to take the time to do them for you guys!
Agreed!
Straight to hate eh? Lol Skip dislike, disapprove, not fond of etc etc ... straight to HATE!!!! ARRRRRRR!!!!!!!! LOL.
I apologize.....
@@ChrissaTravelsThank you for your time and efforts. Disney should give you some rewards and put your videos on official guide. Even their own maps are not this interactive or "lively animated"(pixar missed it) 😂😂😂. You hard work must be recognized👍🏻.
I normally don’t comment on these videos…..but this was done so well I had to say something…..editing/production was top notch …loved this
Wow, thank you so much! That truly means a lot! ☺️💛
HEY,
I wanted to tell you that I looked through several videos outlining Disney Springs. I have been there many times, but needed a good overview to send to our guests before they arrive to find out what they want to do/eat when we get there. Your video as the best overview, so I'm sending this one to them to get them all jazzed up! Great job! (PS we used your vids to chose our meals at the other smaller parks in the area) Thumbs up from me.
Excellent production value!! Loved the map work where you highlight each section and provide the arrows and routes as you navigate us through the shops and eats. I know this doesn't happen automatically, and I appreciated the effort. Thanks.
Aw, thank you!! It definitely takes hours of work, so I am honored that you recognized it! 💛💛
Best video of Disney Springs that I’ve seen! 👍🏻
Very thorough and loved the nice amount of time you took at each venue!
Great job! Thanks so much! ❤
I am heading to Orlando next week for a conference and I was planning a trip to Disney Springs - this video answered ALL of the questions I had. Excellent video! Thank you so much for sharing. Cheers!
I'm so happy to hear that you found this guide helpful! I hope you have a great time!
I found your channel today. I appreciate all the info you give us, keeping the focus on the content rather than having it centered around you (not that you don’t seem like a nice person!). I’m getting tired of RUclipsrs’ exaggerated reactions to food and all. So thank you!
Lol…I totally get what you mean, which is one of the reasons I decided to make my content the way I do! 😁 I’m so happy to hear it’s appreciated! ☺️💛
This is the best rundown of Disney Springs I have ever seen. Thank you!
oh wow! Thank you so much! That really means a lot to me. I appreciate it.
I love how organized this video is
Thank you so much! I was hoping someone would appreciate all the planning that went into it! ☺️
Recently moved to FL and just discovered your channel! So much great information!
Welcome to Florida! ☺️ I’m so glad to hear that you are enjoying the content! 🥰
Love this HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY NICK,what a lovely place to celebrate ,Stacey & her family are so lovely ❤
Lots of food choices! I gotta prep to come here. I'm gonna wanna try everything !!
My daughter just got accepted into the College program at Disney and she will be working here at Disney Springs! This video is AMAZING!! Thank You 🙂
Aww…thank you!! That’s awesome!! Tell your daughter I said congratulations!! 🥳🥳🎉
Your videos are amazing! I come to Disney often but now my extended family is going and I’m excited!! Anyways, I’ve been searching for videos to show them so they get an idea of what to expect and start looking forward to stuff and your videos are by far THE BEST!
I love how you show the map, the content is so beautiful and you have the best personality for it. Thank you for helping us plan our trip!! ❤️
Hi Lisette! Thank you so much! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you saying this! Especially with this videos like this…they take close to a month to film and make, and getting comments like yours make it all worth it! Thank you so much for watching, and your amazing support! 💛💛 I hope you and your family have an amazing time!
I give more than 5 stars to your guide. Your guide IS THE ONLY ONE with map, direction and on spot location of place. Other videos are sooooo confusing. (Some other youtube OFFICIAL guides even shows weird, unrealistik way to reach rides or attractions from one end to another😮,). I recommend your guides should be Disneys official!
Thank you for guiding us. We will be giving business to some restaurants and shops, just because of your guide, not by-fluke we walked in to it. But your guide prepared us exactly where to go and HOW TO GO THERE. WOW! impressive.
Keep it up.
You are too kind! I am so happy to hear that you enjoy this guide, and appreciate all the work we put into it! Thank you so much for your kind words!! I couldn’t appreciate you more! ☺️🫶🏽
I must say this is by far the best review/guide to Disney Springs I have ever seen.. A+ ….10/10.. keep up the good work you gained a subscriber..
Hi John, I am humbled by your comment. Thank you so much! I'm so happy to have you as a part of my community.
Best place to eat and to bring kids😊
I cannot express how helpful this vlog was thank you so much ❤️
I'm so happy to hear it was helpful! Thank you so much for your wonderful comment!
I just love this video! Thank you! 😁🙏😊
Thank you so much for your videos; your voice is soothing and very easy to listen to while explaining Florida’s amusement park. (Makes
me feel like I’m actually there!)😂
This is the best video I have seen of Disney springs.
You are too kind! Thank you so much! :)
This was very thorough and helpful. I love to know all of my options before I visit a new place. It makes the experience much more smooth.
I'm so happy to hear that you found this helpful! I hope you have a wonderful time!
Looking forward to being there in October ❤️ Fire Pizza sounds different and good. Disney Store is huge. Head to toe makeover Yesss!!
Can’t wait to take you there!
You broke it all down well. Nice Disney Springs guide.
Thanks so much for watching! :)
Phenomenal video!! The most helpful I have found while researching for our upcoming vacation. Thank you!
You didn't mention the Art Corner, the large art store between Goofy's Candy and Star Wars Trading Post! You can get caricatures, name art, buy art supplies, but original fine art, and make Spin Art in there!
Oh no! You’re right!! We even went in there and got a bunch of footage I just totally forgot to add it in the video…🤦🏻♀️ great call out. I guess I’ll have to do an updated version!
I love all of your guides!!! Everyone should watch them before visiting any of Florida's attractions!!! Nothing missed and so informative...they should be featured on the travel channel because they are that good!!!
Amorette's, Gideon's, World of Disney and a few others are on my bucket list after watching this and I don't know if its a good idea that I step into any of them lol! And I would have to walk really fast past Goofy's candy shop so my daughter doesn't get any ideas lol. It looks like it would take at least 2 or 3 days to see and experience it all.
You could definitely spend multiple days there and not see everything! It took us about 5 trips to finish this video 😂 Have you been to Disney Springs lately?
@@ChrissaTravels I have never been lol. I've been wanting to explore the area but I'm not sure how kid friendly it is as far as the little ones not getting too bored. I'm planning a family trip to Disney next year for Christmas and I'm hoping to take the kids to see Drawn to Life! Maybe if they added a kids club while the adults walked around lol...that would be awesome!
You can make a mini me at the Lego store and wash your hands at the Basin! I love DS! Great video!
lol... you definitely can! Thank you so much for watching!
What a great video! Perfectly explained! Thank you
Very well done, informative video! You have a calm peaceful voice that is easy to listen to. Very, very professionally done! Thank you for sharing ❤
Excellent walkthrough of Disney Springs! It's cool to see some places I've walked by before but haven't stepped inside. Thanks!
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate you saying this. There are so many hidden gems in Disney Springs...you could explore for days and still not see it all.
By far thebest❤Disney Springs video I have seen!
You are too kind! Thank you so much!
Thanks for all the wonderful information. I was in Orlando in March 2019 and there are so many new additions. Family is planning a trip in June 2023 for two celebrations-a graduation from HS and a 21st birthday. Trip in 2019 was for a 20th anniversary and a birthday celebration. We had such a great time!
Aw, you are so very welcome! What an exciting fun family trip you have planned next year! Disney Springs is the perfect spot to celebrate!! I hope you all have a wonderful time!
@Chrissa Travels Florida hi...you have hotel recs in tge area...coming just 1 nite pre cruise....wonderful video 💯
Love your review and you didn’t speak too fast and showed a map👍. We missed this in July- was just too hot out and rainy. Can’t wait to check it out end of October:)
Thank you so much! I’m so glad that you enjoyed the video! October is such a great time to come back…the weather would definitely be much cooler!
I never comment on videos but wow this was amazing. I’m going to Disney world next month for the first time and this video gave me so much information about Disney springs. You gave me so many fun ideas for things to do !! This was truly amazing, so many details included and even a map with a view of the inside this was truly amazing thank you so much !!
I am so honored to hear that you found this video helpful! It is comments like that that just make my day!! I know you'll have an amazing time at Disney World...and I am so excited for you! fyi.. I'll be releasing a brand new Magic Kingdom Absolute Guide next week! It'll definitely go over a lot of the little details like this for Magic Kingdom! ;)
I really love watching your videos. Just amazing to see the adventure in Disney. This is the one of the list in my bucket list.
Hi Al! I really appreciate hearing that! Thank you so much! I hope that you do get to cross this one off your bucket list. It is a pretty awesome place to visit! Just wait till you see it during the holidays! It's truly magical!
Fabulous video and content! Super informative! Thank you!!!
I'm so happy you enjoyed it!
Thank you for the detailed info about parking - very helpful and I hadn't seen anyone else explain this. 👍
You are very welcome! ☺️💛
Very comprehensive informative tour of Disney Springs. Well done. Very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing. 😊😊❤❤
Thank you so much! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed it! ☺️💛
Beautiful
Amazing guide. Love the map and the detailed explanation of every store. Thank you a lot!!!
You are so very welcome! I'm so happy to hear that you found this video helpful. It makes it all worth it! :)
Best guide for Disney Springs I've seen. Thanks!
This is such a huge compliment! Thank you so much! ☺️💛
WOW, I'm only 5 minutes in and I LOVE this video!
Whoa….that’s amazing! Thank you so much! ☺️💛
This was great and extremely helpful. Thx!
I am so happy to hear you found this helpful! ☺️
This was so thorough and so well-produced!
Thank you so much! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the video! ☺️
I am smiling so hard. Lol I love Disney Springs so much. I worked here during my Disney College Program so it holds a special place in my heart :)
Aw, I’m so glad my video could bring you a smile and what sounds like some very happy memories! 🥰 thank you so much for watching!
Thank you so much for this guide. I am going to Disney Springs in a couple of weeks and I will take these tips to use, especially the Lime Garage parking. This is such an amazing video. Again, thank you!!!
Aw, thank you so much for watching...and for your wonderful comment! I can't tell you how much I appreciate hearing this. I hope that you have an amazing time!!
@@ChrissaTravels you are welcome, and thank you!!!
Another amazing video! I cannot even begin to imagine the work that went into getting this video together!! Great job! So excited you’re over 5k subscribers!!!!
Aww..thank you!! 🥰🥰 Lol….I can tell you….it was 5 full days of filming and two evenings, and 2 weeks of editing and script writing! 😁 We are glad to have it done!!
Excellent video, thanks.
This really is the best Disney springs video I’ve seen
Aw, thank you so much! I really appreciate that! 🥰
You can see the Ferrari guy dancing at the waterside stage! I see him like almost everyday 😭😭😂
Loving all your videos! They’re so informative and I love how you included the map which is so helpful!!! Also your voice is so soothing to listen to 😊.
You are too kind! 💛 Thank you so much! I’m so happy that you enjoy the videos! It makes my day…especially that you appreciate the maps. They can be a lot of work at times, but it makes it all worth it for comments like yours! Thank you! ☺️
I loved it here and miss it so much
I'm so happy to bring back a few happy memories for you!
I'm Team Universal but Disney Springs is great , love going there
This video was amazingly done. Super good job.
Very well done and professional video! You did a really good job. We have been to Disney Springs many times, but I saw lots of new places for us to try.
Aw, thank you so much for your wonderful comment! I’m so happy to hear that you liked the video and found a few possible new places to try! ☺️
I hope they can show us what kind of Disney dolls they have right now and coming soon.
Thank you
I’m so happy you found the video helpful! ☺️
Quality video, most RUclipsrs don’t show the map and explain fully this video did all that. Keep up the great videos
Aw, thank you so much! ☺️ I appreciate it!
Never knew all these restaurants were at Disney Springs! Loved this video. The map was a great visual aid.
Thank you so much! ☺️
Great video! New subscriber. You can tell you put a lot into this and it’s appreciated. 👍🏽
Thank you so much! I’m excited to have you be a part of my community! 💛 There was definitely a month’s worth of love that went into this video! It makes it all worth it when I get comments like yours! ☺️
Great to see the map - we were over from UK in June and the area had changed so much since our last visit...wish I had seen this vid before we left...BUT have booked for next year, so will hold this in my mind for then :)
Hi Tracey! Thank you so much for watching! :) Disney Springs has definitely changed a TON in the last few years! I LOVE that you already have your next trip planned!!
Very comprehensive, great tour review 🎉👍🇦🇺. Great job. Thank you 😊
You are very welcome! I’m so happy you found it helpful! ☺️💛
Excellent coverage of Disney Springs. Great job.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you saying this! :)
Great video...now we have to narrow down where to visit at DS!
Oh... that's the toughest part...choosing where to go! So many restaurants to try and so little time!
I’m going to Disney in May! And had no idea how amazing Disney springs is 😊 definitely going to go
I hope you have an amazing time! ☺️💛
Great video, thanks a lot ❤
You're very welcome! Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you so much for your amazing detailed review!
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment and for watching! :)
Really nice review
Fantastic video, the most in-depth I have seen!
Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate hearing this! It makes me happy to know you are finding it helpful! :)
y'all killed this video ☑
Thank you! ☺️💛
I Love this Place ❤️
Me too!! 💛
We are going hete this December eeee I can't wait
December is the perfect time to go!! My favorite time to be in Disney World!! I am so excited for you! 🥰
Who else misses Disney Quest
Thank you for this ! ❤
You are very welcome! ☺️💛 I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
This was fantastic! Thank you!
Hi M A! Thank you so much for watching! :) I really appreciate it!
Going today sooooo excited 😆
Yeah!!! That’s awesome! Have a blast!! 🥰
Can you do more videos of more site seeing scenic places in or around Orlando to go visit 😊 thank you
Of course! I would be happy to! ☺️ like more botanical gardens? Or springs? Or were you thinking like charming little towns to visit in the area?
@@ChrissaTravels Springs and towns would be nice.
I also can’t wait to try the Edison burger and the candied bacon
Yessss.... I forgot to mention the candied bacon in this video. It's a classic!
Your videos are awesome!
love your videos. please do some orlando resorts
Such a great video! Thank you so much!!!
Thank you so much for watching! 🥰
Great video, super helpful! Thanks!!
Thank you so much for watching! ☺️
nice job!! can't wait to visit DS
Thank you so much! I hope you have an awesome time!
Great video. Thanks
You are very welcome! ☺️💛
I remember the Cola Store!
It's pretty awesome!
Im movin to Orlando soon!!
Yay! Welcome to Orlando!
Thank-you how is the city vibe??
I’m going this weekend. Just moved to Orlando !!
Welcome to Orlando!! I hope you have a great time this weekend! What do you think you'll try first?
Nice video Chrissa!
Thank you so much! 🥰
New subscriber here!! Excellent video. Pleasant to watch and useful information. Thank you for posting!
Aw, thank you so much for watching! I'm so happy to hear that you joined my community!
Very impressive video. Visiting orlando in November will be sure to take tips from this 😀. Thanks
Thank you so much for watching..and your amazing comment! You’re going to have a great time in November. Fun time to be in Orlando, for sure! ☺️
Great Video very informative, looking forward to visiting Disney Springs again in November some new thing to try since last visit. Hoping for some good gigs at House of Blues a favourite place to eat
Thank you so much for watching! November is such a great time to visit…plus the weather is great! I hope you get a few great concert too! House of Blues is such a great venue. I love how intimate it feels!
It’s just so frustrating to go because of the big crowds, me and my family had reservations to a restaurant, waited for one hour, and they told us another 45 minutes wait, so last time we were there, it was not fun
I was looking for Disneys spice and tea exchange. Did I miss it?
How make the food the trex Cafe like
The food at the TRex has improved a bunch! We went recently and really enjoyed it!
Love your video , new suscriber here
Thank you so welcome! I’m happy to have you be a part of my community! ☺️💛
Ciao, nuova iscritta. Video molto interessante. Grazie
Amazing video!
Thank you so much for watching! :)
New to your channel. Thanks for all the information
Thank you so much! I am so happy that you joined my community!