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! :)

Getting close!

So so much is about to happen soon. May is literally around the corner and I'll be graduating finally May 25th and then a few short weeks after will be checking in for the Disneyland College Program!

So since my arrival has been getting close been starting to get a few emails from Disney from things to look forward to signing up for my first course. Which in the summer all the offer is Blending Learning course. And they all start at 8:30 am aye but I will be taking the class on Tuesdays!

Also at first I had a little conflict with some dates in July but glad finally got the days I needed off so I can attend two concerts I bought tickets to last year which was for NKOTBSB haha. I was gonna wait to try and request once I start but since the shows are on July 1st and 6th was so worried it'd be hard to get the shift off to attend with it especially being around 4th of July weekend, but Disney granted me the days off so whew can now enjoy the shows with my friends!

I'll stop rambling now. Hope to visit the parks sometime next month to get one more visit out of my Annual Pass before I start. So if I do get around to that, I'll take pics and share. Also if anything else significant to the program comes up I'll try and share on that. If any questions on the whole process of doing the program feel free to comment!

Disney Bucket List

Just saw this while searching around on Tumblr while being bored haha

Disney Bucket List

(taken from someone else)
Simply mark “X” for everything that you have done at the Disneyland Resort!
[x] I have had a churro.

[ ] I have had a Dole Whip or Dole Whip Float.

[x] I have visited the character’s houses in Toontown (Mickey, Minnie, etc).

[x] I have skipped down Main Street.

[ ] I have had a meal at Club 33.

[ ] I have taken a picture in front of Club 33.

[ ] I have been stuck on a ride, or evacuated from a ride.

[x] I have seen Space Mountain with the lights on.

[x] I have seen Push the trashcan.

[ ] I have been to Disneyland alone.

[x] I have arrived at Disneyland early for opening (“rope drop”).

[x] I have stayed at Disneyland until closing.

[x] I have stayed at Disneyland all day from opening until closing.

[x] I have shown more excitement when meeting a character than most young children.

[x] I have ridden all 4 mountains (Splash, Space, Big Thunder Mountain, and the Matterhorn) in one day.

[x] I have sat in the very front or back of the Monorail.

[x] I have worn a birthday button.

[x] I have worn a birthday button when it wasn’t my birthday. (it was a few days early!)

[ ] I have danced with a Princess.

[ ] I have danced with a Prince.

[x] I have danced in a parade or show. (done both! Great memories!)

[ ] I have played musical chairs with Alice and the Mad Hatter.

[ ] I have made a wish at Snow White’s Wishing Well (or Minnie’s, or the moat of Sleeping Beauty Castle, etc).

[ ] I have stayed at all 3 hotels at the Disneyland Resort.

[ ] I have had Mickey shaped pancakes for breakfast.

[x] I have waited in line more than 2 hours for a ride or show.

[x] I have taken the train just for the grand circle tour of Disneyland.

[x] I have taken a day (or quick) trip to Disneyland (or DCA) and did not ride a single thing.

[x] I have visited the Disneyland Resort 2 or more times in a single month.

[ ] I have visited the Disneyland Resort 10 or more times in a single month.

[ ] I have cried while watching the fireworks.

[ ] I have been to a wedding at the Disneyland Resort.

[ ] I have a brick in the esplanade.

[x] I have mouse ears, or another kind of hat, with my name on it.

[ ] I have gotten a free tortilla (or bag of tortillas) at the Mission Tortilla Factory.

[ ] I have traded a pin with a cast member or guest.

[x] I have ridden the same ride more than 3 times in a row.

[ ] I have been to Disneyland in the rain.

[ ] I have been at Disneyland during an earthquake.

[ ] I have spotted a celebrity at Disneyland.

[ ] I have been on a date at Disneyland.

[ ] I have been on an outdoor ride at night as the fireworks were going off (Autopia, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the Matterhorn, etc).

[x] I have secretly skipped school or work to take a trip to Disneyland.

[x] I have an annual pass.

[ ] I have experienced every single attraction at the Disneyland Resort.

Applying and getting accepted!

Note: I started my postings on tumblr but decided to move over to blogger.com to continue my adventures!

So I’ve been looking forward to doing the Disney CP for last few years but decided to wait until my last semester of school to apply which I thought would’ve been last fall. So I applied for Disneyland and Disney World Spring 2011 programs and was rejected from both. I was so bummed because couldn’t understand why. But now I guess figure it just wasn’t meant to be the season because I had to take some extra classes this semester so I’ll graduate this May.

So I re-applied for both parks in Jan. Within like 3 weeks I heard back from WDW and was accepted for Merchandise but after 2 weeks decided not to do it. I never even been to WDW before or been away from home a long time. So I decided to risk and wait for my first choice Disneyland. And I guess it paid off because after 6 weeks, I got the call I’m in for once again Merchandise! So happy. I live really close to Disneyland so I always try to go when I can so glad I can now return the favor and now create magical experiences for the guests who come to visit! But I’m still shocked that rejected from both last time only to be accepted by both this time, crazy. Guess taking what I learned from my last interviews and working on it helped a lot to make me less nervous this time!

Now I wait until June 17th, 1 week after my birthday. Can’t wait to do this wonderful experience! I hope to use this place to post my ramblings related to the program and my experience and adventures once I began. So sorry if not much updates right away, but stay tuned!