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Hi doll! I know you said this blog is closed now so idk if you'll read this. I just wanted to tell you I'm so sorry you had to leave the college program. I can't imagine how that would feel! But like you said, there must be a good reason why you were meant to come home. Keep your chin up and I hope you apply again at some point!
Awe thank you so much you are too sweet!
The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it.
July 08, 2014
I suppose it is time to announce I am no longer doing the Disney College program. As it turns out for me I am not able to afford to be living there. Maybe that is a big sign that I cannot be on my own in the grown up world but who knows. As an almost twenty year old, I have a phone bill, car insurance, car payment, gas, credit card payments, and etc. to pay for, and unfortunately I was not making enough money to pay it all, plus the rent and groceries and laundry to be at Disney.
I'm not sure if this telling me that I needed to come home and get a head start on finishing my classes so I can submit my portfolio or that the role I received was not a good reason to stay. I guess, no matter what this means I did accomplish things, and I guess it will be time to apply again when I am more financially stable, and who knows maybe I will get the photopass role that I want.
Although I am extremely disappointed, and sad about this I know that I can always try again. In some since I feel like I quit, but I know that is not the case at all. I had no choice but to come home. In the long run, I did have an amazing time working for Disney, and I got to meet amazing people such as my roommates and coworkers. I got to go to the beach, and explore Florida.
But till the next time I apply, and get accepted again (hopefully) this blog is closed.
Things Keep Getting Magical
June 17, 2014
Why hello there, I know it has been a few days. I have been working a lot, and pretty late hours. Things are going really well. Work is good, and I'm starting to make friends with my coworkers, ironically my first coworker friend is named Megan. We like to make Megan sandwiches, haha. Sunday was my first night of closing, and it really isn't not bad at all. I really like it because it is laid back, the only downfall is how late you get out. Like tomorrow I am closing, so I am scheduled till 2:15A.M.
A couple days ago I made a very magical moment for a little guest. There was a little girl around maybe 6 years old was dressed like Belle from Beauty and the Beast. She walked up to my touchpoint, and then I said "Oh my god, is that.... It is! It's Princess Belle!" The smile one that little girls face brightened up so quick. I felt so good to do that.
These last two days I have had off. Yesterday, I got off at 3:15A.M. (my shift started at 6:45P.M. on Sunday) I was got maybe four hours of sleep and then Olyvia, Tara, Kassidy, and I went to Animal Kingdom. It was very fun. It was my first time ever going, and we got to go on a Safari, and Mount Everest. Luckily for us it didn't rain. The Tree of Life it very beautiful and The Lion King Festival was amazing! It gave me the chills. Today, I was very lazy, trying to recuperate from lack of sleep yesterday.
Sometimes it's Really Hard to Shut Off Your Mind...
June 12, 2014
Its been almost three weeks since I’ve been here. Things are not bad here, my roommates are great, and so are my managers and coordinators. Like previously said in my last post, the only thing I could really complain about my job is the hours, and our late shifts, but that is what I get for being at the end of the totem pole, plus it is all college programmers not just me.
Obviously your first few weeks are going to be overwhelming, because you are settling in. I definitely believe I’ve let it get the best of me. I’m very nervous to be so far away from home, and just like my Dad said “You’re growing up.” It’s scary to actually sit down and realize that I am, even though technically I am still living at home, and I am in the adult age group, this year I’m getting rid of the teen years for good. I turn twenty in about a month, and here I am growing up. Twenty is still really young, but my dad is right that I am growing up, I just have to realize that what’s I’ve been doing these pass couple years… But sometimes, I feel like a little kid and that I’m not really growing. It’s like I spread my wings, but as quickly as they spread I’m ready to hit the ground again.
In the grand scheme of things, today things have really hit hard due to countless days of over thinking. I felt like I really need to go home. And when I say need it also comes with a huge really really really want to.You may say oh, you are just homesick, which is some of the reasoning because all of my family is in Arizona, close friends, boyfriend. But, I also have family here, Anthony and Iris. As well as roommates who are becoming close friends. And they are great distractions when missing family, and Aj, and friends. Because soon enough faster then I know, I will be missing these people when it is time to go home. So besides being homesick making me want to go home you may ask?
I am a park greeter, which is great, and I have a job. The only problem I see is that I am a photography major, and seeing that this a college program, I’m not doing anything that deals with my major. There is a job here called, Photo Pass (you go around and take pictures of guests, and parades and etc. around the parks.) that I REALLY want. I believe that doing this job will make my resume look so much better in the long run. Although this program will look good, I still believe that Photo Pass will make it look better through my college career as well as my future. So, to say the least I’m disappointed that I did not end up where I wanted. Call me a cry baby, because it sucks I didn't get what I wanted! I’ve currently asked around about what I can do, and what I was told was that I cannot switch roles (our jobs are called roles because we are cast members of the show Disney holds) until six weeks before my program ends (it ends January 05, 2015) to extend the program till August 2015.
I choose not to extend my program because that would be a year and a half behind in school. Yes, I know I have all the time in life to play with school. I am getting six elective credits for doing this program, so even though I am getting credits it puts me behind a semester working towards my major. And I’m already a semester behind because I lost a semester transferring from NAU. So doing this puts me a year behind technically, but also not really since I do earn credit. It worries me to be a little behind with my photography major. So, this right here shouldn't stress me out because it is okay to take as long as I want with school, plus this program looks really great (according to my advisors) no matter the circumstances. I'm being a baby about not getting what I want. But, I will stick through because like I've said my job is easy and fun so far!
Lastly, after all this ranting, I am going to tell you that I’m trying to stay positive because I can do this. I’m sure you would tell me the same. Though these past couple of thoughts sort of stress me out, there are positive aspects of this, I am still adjusting because this is new to me still so things will get better, it’s only eight months, my job isn’t hard, my managers are cool, new CPs are coming in August(so new friends), money, looks good on resume, great roommates, work on my photography off the clock in the parks, good memories, you get in for FREE, and etc.
First Real Day
June 11, 2014
It was my real day yesterday! It went really well if I do say so myself. It did down pour though, but hey! It is Florida! My managers and coordinators are really nice, and welcoming as well as the other park greeters! They are very helpful when I didn't know something. They didn't make me feel unwelcome one bit.
The only thing I could really complain about is the hours. As CPs(college program) we get the worst hours ever. For example this Sunday I will work till 3:15A.M. and since we ride buses I won't get home till 4:15A.M. you also need to leave a good hour and a half before your shift starts to get to work on time.
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Sometimes, it's okay to be a little lazy.
June 10, 2014
Today, I had off. And I pretty much only stayed in and did laundry, nothing too exciting. Tomorrow is my first real day at work, and I'm pretty nervous! But you, know things will definitely work out in the long run.
So, let me break it down for you, the first week is definitely laid back and you feel like you are on vacation. The second is when you start doing training, and you become extremely overwhelmed and don't know what to do with yourself because you are so stressed, and overwhelmed and you feel like you are about to break down and go home. My second week is about to start, and though I'm not fully calmed I am staying and I'm happy with the people I've met so far. I think I've got the hang of things, which makes the overwhelming part not so overwhelming! So heres to the start of the second week!
The Fault in Our Stars
June 10, 2014
Olyiva, Kassidy, and I saw this yesterday...
It was great. I cried. They cried.
I recommend this movie.
Officially Earned Ears
June 09, 2014
Yesterday, (June 08, 2014) was my assessment!
And I PASSED!
So, my ribbon of "Earning my Ears" are officially gone! WOO.
Training Day Three
June 07, 2014
It was the last day of training. We basically went over information we learned the past two days, and worked at the touch points. WOO. Haha, it was really freaking hot. My one manager gave the okay for wearing a bandaid on my tattoo so I can wear a tshirt. YAY!
Tomorrow is my assessment, and I'm a little nervous.
I also talked to my dad today, it was really nice because its been over a week since he has been at scout camp. You never really realize how much you miss someone until you start talking to them, and though I of course missed my dad these past couple weeks, the phone call made me miss him more.
Training Day Two
June 06, 2014
Today we practiced more on the touch points, and then proceeded to go over more terms, and then learned the exiting part of the job. The exiting part of the job is super laid back and cute, you put on a Mickey hand, and then wave and all the little kids high five you, and get so happy. (:
But, one thing that really stinks is that I haven't figured out how to cover up tattoos with makeup yet (bandaids are not aloud), so I have been wearing pants, and a long sleeve shirt and its really hot. With all the water I am drinking, I should be hydrated but I swear I'm sweating it all out. :/ I REALLY NEED TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO COVER UP THE TATTOO, so if you know how, please help me. I'm desperate.
Hello! My name's Mandy. I saw your post on the DCP tag about being a Park Greeter at MK and doing PAC, which is what I did last year! If you ever have questions or need someone to talk to, feel free to message me. Hope your second day of training goes well! :)
Awe! Thank you! And I will if anything comes up!! (:
Training Day One
June 05, 2014
Today was a really early day. I had to be up at 4:30A.M. to get to work by 6:30. Today was basically a training of opening the park, and then a short little class on terms about the stations for taking in tickets. Then my trainer put me literally on! I was really nervous but, I think I'm getting the hang of it. YAY! But, again I'm super exhausted, and I'm ready for bed. Goodnight!
"For Our Guest"
June 05, 2014
Yesterday, (June 04, 2014) was crazy! I, as a park greeter (only with another park greeter in training), got put into a Main Entrance Operations class, which are called PAC roles, and we literally helped with all the shows! The mid day parade, the flag ceremony, and the 3 o' clock parade!
It was a lot of fun, and crazy! But I learned a lot about PAC which means I can pick up shifts, if I really need to!
"Be Our Guest"
June 03, 2014
Today was orientation through the tunnel. It was pretty intense, but really cool learning all about Magic Kingdom. I also got my lovely uniform for Park Greeting. WOOO! A very informational and tiring day. But hey! One step closer!
I also got to see the 3 o' clock parade on my tour!!
Maleficent
June 02, 2014
Yesterday was one of my days off, and was really laid back. It pretty much rained all day. Anthony and Iris were in town and came and got me and we went and saw Maleficent! It was really good, but they changed the ending to the story of Sleeping Beauty which I thought was interesting. But, all in all it was a great movie, I enjoyed it.