#dcp fall 2017

[philharmagicall]

would anyone be interested if i wrote up posts about merch and attractions and what I liked and didn’t like about each? I feel like it could be helpful

[rachelostapower]

Disney College Program fall 2017!🐭🐭🏰

[magickingdomqueen]

Disney College Program Advice

I thought I’d share just a bit of advice from my experience at Disney World on the DCP Fall 2017

1. It will seem overwhelming the first few weeks

When you first arrive on your program, a lot of information is going to be thrown at you between housing and work. You’ll arrive at housing, meet your roommates, attend housing meetings, Traditions, training at Disney University, and then you’ll get to start training at your work location. A lot happens in a short amount of time, but during your free time you’ll be able to hang out by the pool, bond with your roommates, or walk around Disney Springs until you get your admission into the parks. It’s all so exciting because your dreams are finally coming true! I’m guilty of crying at Traditions because I couldn’t believe everything I had imagined was unfolding right in front of me. So while everything may seem hectic at first, try to absorb it all and live in the moment.

2. Spend time with roommates and work friends

You’re going to meet a lot of people. A LOT. But these are people that will leave such an impact on your life, it’ll seem like you’ve known them for longer than just a couple of months. During my program, I made the most amazing friends I could ever ask for. I’m so thankful to Disney for bringing them into my life. They all relate to what you’re going through. Everyone is away from home, working long hours, and also trying to take in as much as they can. Before you know it, you’ll have to say bye to these people & it’s not going to be easy. Especially the international friends you make. So while you have the opportunity, hang out with them and live in the moment together. These people are the closest thing you’ll have to family while you’re there.

3. You will encounter rude people, stay calm

Not everyone you meet at Disney is going to be friendly. That can be said for guests or fellow cast members. Some people have off days & some are just rude. Ignore these people & don’t let them get to you. Guests will blame you if they’re having a terrible day, some want you to fix every problem they encounter, some will be impatient, and some will be the furthest thing from understanding. You have to find a way to ignore it when it happens. I had a guest ask me once when I was going to find a real job. Some people just don’t get it, and that’s okay. Move on and don’t let them ruin it for you. The nice guests will outweigh the bad ones, anyway.

4. It will go by SO fast, enjoy it

Many people had told me that the program would fly by, but I wasn’t prepared for how fast it actually went. Of course some days felt like they would never end, but before I knew it I was working my last shift for the Mouse and getting ready to say goodbye to all of the people that have come to mean the world to me. Take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way. Work will exhaust you and you’ll feel like you have barely any energy left after your shift, but try to go to the parks or go out with your friends. Working for Disney ensures that you’ll almost never be bored. There’s always something to do so utilize that while you can. Before you know it, you’ll be home and longing for a day sitting on the hub grass at Magic Kingdom thinking to yourself, I can’t believe this is my life.

Have fun & live out your dream! Make friendships that will last a lifetime and memories that will put a smile on your face. Most importantly, know that Disney will always be there to welcome you back home.

[stuff-and-fluff-and-pixie-dust]

LOOKING FOR NEW BLOGS

I just unfollowed 300+ inactive blogs and I’m desperately in need of some new content! I move back to Florida in about a month and wanna see more Disney on my dash! If you’re a Disney themed blog (or mostly Disney themed blog), please like or reblog so I can follow you!!!

[lolsomeone-actually]

Now I’m out here lookin like revenge… Happy Disney Winter Formal! (It was lame af)

[latenightmagichours]

Some recent Disney adventures! I know I’ve been doing a shabby job of updating my blog, so I’m gonna do a couple of big photo posts the next few days ☺️

[intheaffterglow]

Cute photos from when my favorite person visited me

[mydcpjournal]

A day of firsts for my friend! She had only been to DAK once and didn’t go on the new Pandora rides so we just got and Pandoran Sunrise and did the River one (FAP was over 2 hours...) then we watched It’s Tough to be a Bug then hopped on Everest. The ride stopped right as you finished going backwards and we did single rider... which would be one of the few times I get stuck on a ride... next to a stranger. But anyways we headed to Epcot (my fav & my friends first time there!) we did test track, soarin, frozen ever after, and food & wine! It was a great day off finished off with Illuminations.