On The Job Training

So Saturday and Sunday had training at World of Disney and day 1 was just packed with lots of information. You think you're understanding then they're like now you need to do this and that. At the end of day 1 I was just like OMG.

So day 1 spent mostly in a room and worked on test registers on how to ring up transactions and accept different forms of payments. Then learned returns and exchanges, which after 2nd day still not sure how to do that correctly. Haven't had to do one on the floor yet. Anyways near end of shift they took us out to the floor and for a hour we went on the registers. It wasn't too bad it's just remembering how to use the system. I've had a couple retail jobs and everyone's registers are different so it's like just remembering how they ring and take payments and when to ask for identification. Since I've had jobs where they want you to and jobs where we don't.

So day 2, started out as a quick review over what we learned then took us out on the floor where most of shifts we stayed. Wasn't so bad except had to run around the store looking for stuff and had an angry guest for having to wait. But with help got it sorted out. But last at the end of the shift we had to learn how to close out. They told us how in day 1 but so much information that most of us didn't even remember next day.

Once we got hands on how to close it became a little clearer but there's so many steps, and I'm nervous when I'm on my own tomorrow(tuesday) I'm gonna screw up somehow lol.

And never thought there be so many numbers I have to remember outside of my personal life. There's numbers for like everything, to activate this or that. Or contact lead managers, stock room, fun little numbers to call for guests so can get a special messages from characters. I'm like aye!

But yeah overall the training wasn't too bad. Had great trainers and the group of us had a lot of fun joking around whenever we were in back learning the info and I've slowly been making lots of great friends already.

Tomorrow is my 2nd class meeting and then think I might hang out in the parks with some of the people from the facebook group until my shift which is at 6:45pm or 18:45 as Disney uses haha. Till then later.

First Class!

So had first class today, Blended learning course. Had to be at Paradise Pier Hotel at 8:30am so ugh another early morning. I'm not much of a morning person but managed to get myself up. Guess have to thank my previous job at my school for helping with that. Over there I had to be at work at 6:30 am, yikes I know! lol

But the class was okay, did a lot of little activities through out class, got to meet and chat with other fellow CP'ers and found out another CPer already works at World of Disney at my table so got some insight on what to expect. But yeah overall it's okay course so far. I honestly wasn't looking forward to the education portion since just graduated so I'm like oh more classes...yay? lol But the atmosphere is cool, everyone including the instructors are friendly. And in this course not all the classes meet at the same place so hopefully will be a fun, interesting 9 weeks. :)

World of Disney Cast Member

So yesterday, found out my specific location after 'Welcome to... Merchandise' and also training schedule. First of all Welcome to was definitely not as fun as Traditions. I was really bored most of the day and the videos and everything was hard to keep my attention. I was very thankful when end of the class came. lol

Okay so first I'm working at World of Disney in Downtown Disney, which isn't a bad store. I've gone to DTD in the past just to look in there before. But can't say I'm a little bummed didn't get placed in one of the parks. But oh well I'm still surrounded by lots and I means lots of great Disney merchandise.

Got my schedule, all my shifts are pretty late. First I ever had to work a job where I won't be getting off till really later/early morning. But I'm just glad I'm a night person. Most of time I'm not in bed 'till 2 or 3 am so guess works out a bit. lol

And last got my costume, which took me 2 1/2 tries to get it right. The costumes run a bit smaller than what I wear in real clothing. But the costume isn't to bad, for those shopped in the World of Disney, it's like some kind of dark green(maybe olive color looking for?) pants, white button up shirt, and a vest that's brown with little mickey heads, and stripes and dots on it and green in the back. I mean really not that bad. I've seen other costumes and some I really don't care for so glad I get to wear what I do. lol

But that's it. I have my first class tomorrow at 8:30 am then I don't start training until Saturday! So hopefully this will be a not to bad experience. :)

Officially a Cast Member!

So today just finished Traditions, and it was actually very fun. They really try to make it enjoyable and even throw in a few activities through out the day which are also great to get to know more people as well.

Yesterday was check-in, wich was mostly just paper work and little introduction what to expect. As you go through the first few days, you begin to learn a little more. Tommorrow I have a Welcome to, Merchandise training class where I'll have more details of what to expect in my role. As far as where I'm working not quite sure but I think, Downtown Disney, which would most likely be World of Disney store. I should find out for sure tomorrow.

But today yes was traditions, was so hard to get up early to get there in time. We learned about the park; past, present, future, did a little tour of Disneyland on stage and backstage. Some of backstage wasn't too new to me because I've been back there when in high school my school's marching band got to perform before the parades for 3/4years I went. Then last year I got to be back there for the Volunteer parade. But it's still nice to know a little more where things are. :)

But I'm tired, have to be back at TDA for Welcome to at 8:30 am. I'll be sure to try and post how that is and my location.

Oh and a special guest presented our ID's and name tags at the end of Tradition's today. :D

A little over a week!

So next friday, June 17th I check in to start the program. Date is finally so close can't wait. I've been getting anxious because can't wait to find out exactly where my location will be. I'm hoping somewhere in Disney California Adventure, Then Disneyland preferably not main street becaue not sure if I would want a store like The Emporium yet, and the World of Disney in Downtown Disney my last choice, but in the end I'd honestly be happy with any area.

So the past couple weeks been getting ready, such as went out bought some business casual attire since I really don't have much. When your in the program you need to wear it for Traditions and any courses you take. I mean its a good thing to have outfits anyways. I'll also have them when I also need to start looking for others jobs and stuff in the future.

I also had to send in background paper work and you have to fax it, which sucks since had to spend quite a bit at Kinkos to get it done. To bad they don't have scan than email as a option to get the paper work to them but oh well.

But anyways can't wait to start and share all my experiences. But for now I'll enjoy this weekend as Friday is my birthday, thinking of going to Lets Make a Deal taping and wearing something birthday related haha not sure but if I do sure it'll be fun. Then on Saturday heading up to San Diego for the day and checking out Sea World! I haven't been to SW since I was a kid so excited to see some of the shows though I'm not expecting much but sure it'll still be good.

Anyways I probably won't post again until after my check-in but I'll definitely share how that goes. I hope to make this blog not only to document my moments but also help future hopefuls applying to know what the program is like. Till next time! :)