Confessions of a Disney Cast Member

Hey guys! My name's Kristyn! I just got accepted to be in the Disney College Program for Fall 2014 as a lifeguard! This is my life while at it. As well as my roommate, Jess's, account on being a quick service food and beverage chick! Hope you like it!...

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Hey everyone! Jess and I decided that we should try to be helpful alumni and talk about what to expect from the Lifeguard and Quick Service Food and Beverage roles. This one is obviously all about being a lifeguard at Disney. If you have any other questions about being a lifeguard or the college program in general be sure to ask! - Kristyn 

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Hey y’all! As you might know Kristyn and I were both accepted back into the Disney College Program! We’re bringing back our vlog and hopefully we’ll do better this time. We’re so excited to share this experience with you and if you ever have any questions feel free to ask us on our Tumblr or our YouTube! - Jess

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Roommate Survey Part 2

Hey guys, since I’m returning, I’m putting up my roommate survey again. :) However, I may opt out of housing as well since I’ll be staying in Florida after my program ends. It’s all kind of not decided yet, but I might as well be prepared. :)

Fall 2016 Arrival Date: August 22nd Departure: January 5th Role: Lifeguard – Walt Disney World Wellness or Non-Wellness: Non-Wellness

~The Basics~

Name: Kristyn Shannon Speak: English, Sign Language and some German Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Relationship Status: Oh so single Birthday/Age: September 15th (22 currently) Hometown: Wanaque, New Jersey School: Kutztown University Major: Professional Writing with minors in marine science and psychology Year in School: Right now, second semester senior, but will be graduated by the time I get to Disney. Religion: Not really religious, but my fam is Presbyterian. Where do you work? At a lake, Crystal Lake, as a lifeguard. Do you have any siblings? 1 older sister named Natira Do you have any pets? 2 dogs named Shayleigh and Darla and 2 ferrets named Kyah and Rayna Are you allergic to anything? No. Who do you live with? I currently lived at my parents’ while home but in an apartment with 2 roommates while at school.

~~DCP DETAILS~~

I'm not positive if I will or will not be living in housing yet. I plan to live in Florida after my program and will need an apartment off site. Which means, I will need a roommate or two as well if I plan for that.

How many people do you want to live with? 2 to 4 roommates. Which housing complex would you like to live in? I would like Patterson or Commons

~~LIFESTYLE~~

Do you party? How often? I don’t like to go to big parties, I’ll chill with a few friends and casually have fun. It’s not very often though. Do you like to cook? I love to cook! I’m more of a baker, but I can cook some things. I’m pretty good at breakfasts! Are you a night person or morning person? Depends on the day but i’m mostly a night person. Do you snore? No. What does your bedroom normally look like? Organized to a point. Nothing’s on the floor, but people would consider places cluttered, but I know where everything is, I know my organization. Do you like it when your room is hot or cold? I enjoy a cold room, but in the winter, my room tends to be boiling. Would you rather go out or stay in? I enjoy spending time with my friends. Whether it’s going out or staying in, I don’t mind which. What do you like to do on your days off/the weekend? Probably go into the parks with a few friends I make, beach it up, shop, or spend time in the dorm. Do you work out a lot? lol, work out. That's funny.

~~PERSONALITY~~

Three words that describe you: Outgoing, friendly, intuitive, One good quality: Understanding One bad quality: I’m pretty stubborn sometimes. Are you outgoing or quiet? Right from the start, outgoing Do you like hanging out with people or keeping to yourself? I love to hang out with people, but I do need some time to myself. What would you want in a roommate? I just want someone that is drama free, fun to talk to, clean and organized, and respects my stuff and space. What are your biggest pet peeves? People looking down on me and thinking they’re better than me. Are you messy or organized? Definitely organized How do you feel about sharing? As long as I’m asked first, I’m fine. Do you like having people over a lot? I enjoy having people over but I need my quiet time Favorite Music: I’m more of a pop punk girl, Panic! At The Disco, Paradise Fears, Mayday Parade, All Time Low, Breathe Carolina, stuff like that. Favorite TV Shows: Once Upon a Time, Doctor Who, Greek, the Shanarah Chronicles, Pokemon Favorite Movies: Mean Girls, Princess Bride, any Disney movie. Easy A, Robin Hood: Men In Tights! Pitch Perfect, Hunger Games, Harry Potter, and yeah. Favorite Books: The Hunger Games Trilogy, Maximum Ride series, Thirteen Reasons Why, The Book Thief, and Aimee Favorite Food: Mac and Cheese, meatloaf, and crepes Favorite Candy: Twix Favorite Drink: Peach Iced Tea. Favorite Color: Purple

~~DISNEY~~

Favorite Character: Ariel! Genie, and Tinkerbell. Favorite Movie: The Little Mermaid, Tangled, Lady and the Tramp Favorite Prince: Eugene Fitzherbert (Flynn Rider) Favorite Princess: Ariel and Rapunzel Favorite Villain: Mother Gothel Favorite Disney Channel Show: I enjoy the older shows better, Phil of the Future, That’s So Raven, Lizzie McGuire Favorite Park: Epcot! Number of times at Walt Disney World/Disneyland: I’ve never been to Disneyland, but I’ve been to Disney World maybe a totaly of four or five time.

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I’m going to work for the mouse again. <3

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I was wondering how I would sign in my family ? I just got hired and I'm to nervous to ask lol

Hello! :) You don't need to be nervous to ask at all! The way you sign your family into one of the apartments is right at the security gates when you drive up. They'll ask for a license and to sign some book to make sure they know who's on the premises. It's quite easy!

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So every day at GMR we have the question of the day. Today’s question is comedy gold. Because in our script we have to say “ready when you are, CB!” before we pull out from dock, but these options are glorious.

(My answer is in the upper right corner. But my favorite answer is probably “Hodor.”)

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The flower maidens of Festival of Fantasy are my favorite of the parade, no doubt. 

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Ariel is my spirit animal.

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Wow, we are truly terrible. One of my friends has been posting her adventures now, after the program ended. So, I think I’ll start that as well once I have a little free time. Thank you so much for bearing with me. 😘

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Sunsets and silhouette dreams.

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133 Days

That’s how long it’s been since my Disney College Program ended. Every day, I miss it more.

I miss working for Disney.

I miss the guests.

I miss waking up at 5:30 to get ready for Traditions with my roommates.

I miss how new and exciting everything was.

I miss 6:30 am in services.

I miss 15 hour work days.

I miss working at the Grand Floridian

I miss seeing Wishes

I miss meeting Peter Pan as often as possible

I miss picking up shifts at the Magic Kingdom

I miss getting so lost, but still being on Walt Disney World property

I miss spending my days off in class

I miss literally running for the buses

I miss going to the parks in all my free time

I miss the lessons I learned

I miss the friends I made

I miss exploring

I miss the Beauty and the Beast show at Hollywood Studios

I miss the Jungle Cruise

I miss seeing Festival of Fantasy almost every day before work and knowing where to stand so I could get out of the park fastest.

I miss all of the inside secrets.

I miss the special opportunities.

I miss dance parties before afternoon shifts on the pool deck

I miss how congested the Hub was on Saturday nights when everyone was waiting for schedule drop

I miss comparing my schedules with my friends’ every Saturday night

I miss checking daily for open PAC shifts.

I miss people at work just KNOWING that I either came from Magic Kingdom or was going there afterwards.

And most of all, I miss the person I was becoming. The rest is unfinished business.

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Hey Y’all

Just realized I told you guys to check out the youtube channel but never gave a link, whoops.

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC62Ov-xQiyfJ6BGK3J-Bw_A

that’s the link to our youtube page so be sure to check it out!

-Jess

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We Fail

So, in case it wasn't obvious, Kristyn and I failed miserably at keeping this blog updated while we were in Disney...oops. We were super busy with work and fun and whatnot so I apologize. We'll most likely be posting videos and pictures from our time in Disney more frequently now that we're back in school so that's something to look forward to. I'm currently editing videos now and putting them on our youtube channel so feel free to check that out as well!

-Jess

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It's getting so close!!!

Omg guys, so sorry I haven't really been active here that much. Been busy being lazy and hanging out with everyone that I won't get to see for 5 months. But I had to come on here to share my excitement because I check in to DCP in 18 days!!! AHHHHH, so excited! Oh, and I'm gonna post my bucket list up here too soon so look out for that. K, bye :)

- Jess

P.S Kristyn only has 33 days left. Getting close :)

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So, I thought you guys needed an update since I haven't been on much and I don't exactly get to Disney for another 71 days, approximately? I might be wrong. But anyway! Have fun with my disneybounding so far to entertain myself. And my serious obsession with bows. :D I love all you followers! <3

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Countdown to Disney: 118 days. And Jess's is 102. Cause she's lame.

The urge is real. The crave to be in Disney has approached and attacked our minds. We cannot stop thinking about it. Hold up. I feel like I'm writing a survival guide for a jungle. Hang on, lemme start over.

Well, you see. It's our finals week and we seem to act a little crazy. We're leaving college soon for the semester and not returning for a year. It's so strange to not come back for band camp in the fall or even try out for weapon line. It's finally hit a lot of my friends that they won't be seeing me for a while, and they've gone sappy on me. All lovey dovey and shit. But yeah, Jess and I are super excited though.

Now to just get through the summer. Look out for bucket lists eventually. :D