ITS TIME TO BE A PIECE OF THE MAGIC....

QUICK UPDATE:

Tomorrow i begin my otj ( on the job training) for disney's all-star resorts as a front desk cashier. I will begin my training at all-star sports from 1pm-9:30pm for the next 3 days. Im full of emotions right now. Im nervous, excited and anxious all at the same time. Im nervous to interact with my first customers and apply the system techniques i learned. I just want to shine and not mess up. Im excited because this experience will be lifechanging and im anxious cuz i just want to start working. LOL! its crazy how tomorrow i will not just be a castmember, but i will finally be that castmember who takes what they have learned in training and applied those skills to their job. I am now part of the magic that makes disney and i couldnt be more proud to have this opportunity!!!

MORE TO UPDATE AFTER MY DAY TOMORROW! KEEP AN EYE OUT! :)

see ya real soon!

Mission: Disney University First Impressions Training= COMPLETE!!! :)

Above is a picture of the place i have spent my last four days of first impressions front desk training. All of these four days consisted of learning about front desk operations in a classroom setting, learning the reservations system and of course bringing the disney magic into our jobs. As working in a hotel and with a hotel reservation is new to me. Alot of this training was often scary, and nerve racking like it is with beginning any new job, but it is also so exciting and i am so happy to have a position in the hopsitality field which is what my degree is in and this front desk experience will be an amazing addition to my knowledge and skills in the hospitality industry and i cannot thank the disney company enough for not only giving me this wonderful, once in a lifetime internship, but for giving me something that will better effect my furture endeavors! :) i cant stop smiling enough and i have only been here 1 week!

Today, we finished first impressions and now my training will continue with on the job training at my resort which is the all-star sports resort! I have next next few days ( thrus and friday off!) which will be spent sleeping in, running errands, and of course going to the parks!!! yaay free admission! after these off days i begin my resort orientation on saturday and then begin on the job training starting sunday!

Im nervous and anxious, but so excited to finally begin working my front desk job!

This past week has been a rollercoaster of emotions and i cant stop smiling! i feel like its all a dream... A DREAM COME TRUE THAT IS!!! :)

next post soon!

comments welcome!

and i leave you with one of my favorite quotes from THe Walt Disney himself that is posted in the lobby of Disney University:

It all began with a Disney Tradition....

Hey Guys, So yesterday (friday) i began my Disney Traditions Class. Mine was at 1:30pm so i got to sleep in. I took the bus which drives us to Disney University. Once there, we get placed in a type of "classroom" setting and Former Disney Alumni of the college program etc teach the class to us. The Disney Traditions class consists of the history of disney, some fun triva, games, and of course disney rules and regulations. I LOVED THIS CLASS! although many of you may feel like it is boring when hearing about it, think again. THIS CLASS WILL MAKE YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH EVERYTHING DISNEY!! :) after my class, i came home to my roommate Judy making us a Spaghetti dinner ( yumm!) her traditions class was earlier in the day so she made it home before me. After dinner, we decided to go to EPCOT. During traditions, not only do you learn alot, but you recieve your disney name tag and free disney pass to enter all the parks for free. ( a HUGE perk of being a disney castmember!) Since we recieved those 2 items earlier that day, we decided to go to the parks for free for the first time as a castmember. We walked around the world at Epcot, walked into some merch stores, and as we walked toward the busses to head back to our apartment, we caught a glimpse of the awesome fireworks show: Illuminations Reflections of Earth. SOOO COOOL! We closed off our night by relaxing, and now i have today off and will be doing laundry, relaxing and going to the parks later.

Below are some pictures and videos from EPCOT last night, and ones mentioned in earlier posts that i finally am posting! ENJOY!

This concludes my post! LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!

Have a Magical Day!!!

EPCOT BALL

MY FRIEND AND ROOMMATE JUDY HAVING FUN WITH A HAT!!

OUR FAMILY ROOM IN CHATHAM!!

OUR KITCHEN IN CHATHAM!!!

THE REST OF THE PICTURES/VIDEOS WILL APPEAR IN MY NEXT POST, BE ON THE LOOKOUT!!!!!

:)

I MADE IT TO THE MOUSE'S HOUSE FOR MY COLLEGE PROGRAM!!! :)

Yesterday, May 20, 2009 I ARRIVED IN DISNEY WORLD TO CHECK IN AT VISTA WAY AND BEGIN MY COLLEGE PROGRAM EXPERIENCE!!!! :)



The journey here was long and lots has occured since arrving here yesterday! It all began with graduating my college Western Illinois University on Saturday May 16, 2009 at 4pm (pictures coming soon!) then driving 3 1/2 hours home, sleeping, and getting up the next morning and driving to our first stop before arriving in disney. We drove the 5 hours to metropolis IL, slept, got up and drove the 6 1/2 hours to georgia, slept then drove the 5 1/2 hours to orlando florida! yaay! for those of you that dont know florida is experiencing downpours of up to 4 inches of rain! its been raining non stop here and its kind of annoying but i know there will be sunny and beautiful weather days ahead!!! besides the rain once we arrived we checked into the holiday inn across from vista way on tuesday may 19 we slept there then got up yesterday morning to check in at vista way early and way before 9am! ( get there early guys, cuz it will be crazy!!) :). after check in my roommate and friend Judy and I recieved chatham a one bedroom which is so spacious and pretty! then spent time in information sessions one at 1030am and one at 3pm. ( lots of disney info to learn here!) after that my parents helped judy and I move into our AWESOME chatham apartment, went grocery shopping, relaxed and set up everything in our place.

Today, we both had the day off so we got up and met my parents for a drive around orlando, walked around downtown disney, then came back here and went to the vista way pool party which turned into an indoor event because of the rain. this was so much fun, free food, free prizes, a dj, visits from minnie and goofy and of course meeting other cps. ( i highly recommend this!) :) after the party it hadnt begun raining yet, so Judy and I checked out Chatham's pool! ( super nicee!) now we are hanging out relaxing in our awesome apartment. Tomorrow Judy and I begin our traditions classes for our Jobs. Quick rewind since i didnt mention before... Judy will be doing housekeeping in the Grand Floridian ( a luxury hotel in disney world!) and i will be doing front desk cashier in the all-star sports resort! :)



I am so excited to be here (finally) and from the way things have begun know that i will have the greatest experience of my lifetime here and i cant wait to share more with all of you.



PICTURES OF OUR APARTMENT IN CHATHAM AND EVENTS/THINGS WE HAVE BEEN TO IN THE PAST FEW DAYS TO BE POSTED SOON! BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THOSE!!!!!!! :)



This concludes my newest post, more SOON!



have a magical day guys!!!!

T-Minus 5 days and counting.. Till I Graduate College!!!

In 5 Days, This Saturday May 16, 2009 @ 4:00pm i will be sitting in a chair in the center of Western Hall attending my college graduation! I can't believe how fast these past four years have gone and I am excited to end this chapter and begin a new one!

Also, I begin my roadtrip to disney this Sunday May 17, 2009 and I am so excited.

For now, I have a busy week filled with finals, hanging out with friends, and preparing for graduation. My next post will probably be right after I arrive in disney and am settled into my new apartment!

This concludes my post for now!

See ya real soon!

OH Hey There Purple Folder... :)

So, as stated in my last post MY PURPLE FOLDER is here! It arrived sometime last week, but in the mist of my busy college life i had no time for a picture. The ones that are posted in this blog are not the best, so more than likely a better version will be posted again, but for now celebrate with me in the Joy that we all know as the purple folder.

16 days till MY CP! :)

thats all for now.

see you guys real soon!