The Odyssey

I have recently began writing for The Odyssey Online, which is a site made up of college students writing about most any topic they choose. If you would like to check out my Disney-related posts, here they are!

9 Controversial Lessons Disney Movies Taught Me
8 Reasons Not To Do The Disney College Program

Note that the second article is laced with sarcasm, and subliminally promotes the DCP! I have also covered topics ranging from Harry Potter to traveling to relationships.

I hope you are all enjoying the lovely spring weather. I love keeping up with those who are currently completing the Disney College Program - the pictures are fantastic and it makes me miss my home even more! I was recently able to go back to Disney World and visit all four parks. It was magical, as per usual!

For those of you who have questions, feel free to peruse this blog, comment, or email me. I am happy to help in any way possible!

Four Crazy Months

I've completed yet another Disney College Program, and it was life-changing as always! A lot has happened since I last blogged, so how about a quick refresher?

I went on a cruise to the Bahamas with the ODF crew.

I road-tripped to Key West and Fort Lauderdale with the MK ODF girls.

I worked the Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween parties!

I went to Disneyland! (Friends, take advantage of this while you work for the company. It's only $200 round trip if you book plane tickets at the right time, and you get in for free!)

I visited old friends in Utah.

I graduated from the Disney College Program (but missed graduation because my schedule hates me).

I flew to Scotland (what?!).

Then Ireland.

Then England.

Thailand, anyone?

 

 

Bali is paradise.

Hello, Singapore!

South Korea has the best airport (though it doesn't make for good pictures).

I returned to Seattle after being abroad for five weeks.

Then I left for Florida once again (I think I'm addicted!).

10 days until I leave for Hawaii!

Month 4: Tonsillitis, Halloween, and the Bahamas!

Time to recap my September adventures! To start off the month, I came down with a nasty case of tonsillitis. It was one of the most painful things I have ever experienced, and I ended up missing almost a week of work as a result. On the bright side, I didn't have to get my tonsils out; they simply put me on antibiotics. Thank goodness that's over with.

I have also picked up a few shifts at ESPN this month! It was a ton of fun, and made me miss the people there that much more. There was a men's softball tournament going on the weekend I worked, and there were a lot off EHH working the event. (Note: EHH are people who don't normally work in that location, but picked up the shift through the Extra Hours Hotline on the Hub). The leaders often put me in charge of various concession locations because I actually knew what I was doing, which I enjoyed!

It is officially Halloween season at Walt Disney World, as Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties have begun. Though the shifts go late into the night, I love working these events. The costumes are adorable, the parade is to die for, special Disney character fill the park, and the perimeter fireworks are jaw dropping. Plus, I was never able to work the Halloween parties on my last program since Pinocchio Village Haus only does the Christmas parties, so this is all a new experience for me!

During the last week of September, I had the opportunity to go on an impromptu cruise to the Bahamas with a group of my coworkers at ODF! I had never been on a cruise before, so I had no idea what was in store for me. The boat was absolutely gorgeous, there was unlimited food and drinks, a casino, a pool, a rock wall, and like 10 different bars throughout the boat. The first island we stopped at was Coco Cay, which was paradise. The second island was Nassau, which was a lot different. It was heavily populated, very dirty, and the poverty level was very high. We weren't able to make it to the beach in Nassau, but we did spend some time haggling at the straw market, which was a blast. I can't wait to go on my next cruise!

 

Check-In!

Today was check-in, which took surprisingly less time than I thought it would. We got through it all in about an hour. There, I found out that I will be living in Patterson Court again in a 2-bedroom 5-person apartment. Luckily, I got to the apartment early enough to not have to be in the bunk bed in the other room! Also, I will be working quick service food and beverage at ESPN Wide World of Sports! I am so excited to work here, as I have never even been to this location before. It will definitely be a new experience!

After check-in, we went through casting and got our fingerprints done, as well as the other logistics of being a new hire. We also received our schedules for the week:

Wednesday: Housing Meeting
Thursday: Day Off
Friday: Traditions (first paid day of work)
Saturday & Sunday: Day Off
Monday: Disney University Training Day 1
Tuesday: ESPN Training Day 2

I will be sure to write another post later about the trip down to Disney World. Mongomery, Panama City, Orlando, oh my!

DORMS

As my check in date is exactly two weeks away, my DORMS email arrived right on schedule! For those of you who don't know, DORMS (Disney Onsite Resident Management System) is the program where which you apply for housing, select your apartment complex and room size preferences, and choose roommates. On my last program, I linked with one other girl who I met through the DCP Facebook page. For this program, however, I have decided to be a bit adventurous and leave that up to chance. Fingers crossed for a normal roommate!

I did select my preferences for complex and unit size, though. If any of you are curious about what the individual complexes are like, I wrote all about all four complexes in this post HERE. In my last program, I was in Patterson, which I loved! However, I have put Chatham as my first choice this time around. This is because Chatham hosts all the housing events, and the bus stop is located right outside of the front gates. My second choice was Patterson, and third was the Commons. I noticed that the weekly rent prices, which are deducted automatically out of your weekly paycheck, have gone up a little since my last program, but not by much. Below is a picture of the prices for each type of room offered. Sorry for the bad quality!

For more information about DCP housing, you can visit the college program website HERE. 

Three Weeks To Go!

According to my lovely Up countdown (pictured in a previous post, titled Countdown), we are officially into the teens: 19 days left to be exact. Today is the first day of finals week here at the University of Kentucky, so naturally all I can think about is how bad I want to be in Disney. I have begun planning my drive down to Orlando, which I think has turned from a 12 hour long drive into a three day adventure!

Truly the happiest place on earth!

In an effort to cross another state off my list, we will be traveling through Alabama instead of Georgia to get to Orlando. As I have never been to Alabama, we plan to spend a night in Montgomery - it looks beautiful! Plus, I love cities that have a lot of history behind them. I also plan to stop in Panama City and Cape San Blas in order to get my fair share of beaches in before heading to central Florida. I am so excited! Let's just hope that I can survive the next two days of finals week. Wish me luck!

The Disney Look

As I just received an email from Disney regarding the "Disney Look," I figured I'd cover the topic for all of you who have questions!

Disney is prided on being on the top of their game when it comes to show. Each park you go to, it feels like you are being immersed in a totally different land, and each land has it's own story. This is why when you are working, you are considered to be "on stage." For example, I worked at Pinocchio Village Haus in Magic Kingdom. We had our cute skirts, chipper attitudes, and we occasionally did the Blue Fairy's bidding by granting wishes for young children. Everyone always seemed to be well-put together and presentable. One key component for this entire scene to be successful is the Disney look.

The Disney look is how you, as a cast member, appear. This pertains to dress, style, and hygiene. Here are a few main components of the Disney look:

• No visible piercings on males. Females may have a single piercing on the lobe of each ear.
• No visible tattoos. 
• Glasses frames should be a conservative color.
• Hair color must be natural looking. Subtle highlighting or frosting is permitted, as long as it looks uniform over the whole head.

Males:

•  Hair cuts must be symmetrical. Hair must not fall below the ears or shirt collar.
• Facial hair must be neatly trimmed. A fully grown-in beard or mustache is acceptable, but it must not exceed a quarter of an inch in length. If not fully-grown in, it must be shaved.
• No shaping of the mustache or beard into a particular style.
• Fingernails should be clean and must not extend beyond the fingertip. 

Females:

• Hair must be neatly combed and styled. 
• Hair below shoulder length should be pulled back while working. 
• Braided hairstyles are permitted, but must not contain beads or ornamentation. 
• Shaving off all or a portion of the hair is not permitted. 
•  Makeup should be well-blended and contain natural colors. 
• Fingernails should be clean and must not exceed a quarter of an inch beyond the fingertip. Neutral fingernail polish is permitted.*

*If working a food and beverage role, polish is not permitted.

In addition to these guidelines, a cast member must also conduct themselves in a way that reflects positively on the Disney Company. This includes not chewing gum, maintaining good posture, wearing your name tag at all times, and smiling. You are not permitted to use a cell phone, eat, or smoke while on stage.

For more information on the Disney look, visit the Disney College Program website HERE. 

Countdown

A couple days ago, I made a countdown for my college program next month! With a little inspiration from Pinterest, I slaved over a construction paper booklet with my scissors and tape for two hours until this little beauty was born.

I thought it was too adorable to not make. With less than four weeks left of school, and 42 days until I leave for Orlando, I could not be any more anxious to get the heck out of Kentucky. Haha! Don't get me wrong, it's beautiful here! There's just a part of me that misses living in a big city right off the ocean. Plus, who doesn't love Disney World?!

Acceptance!

Two days ago, I got an email stating that I had been accepted into the DCP Alumni Summer program! I am so excited, and of course I accepted the role immediately! What better way to spend my summer than in the happiest place on earth?

I was offered the same role as last time: quick service food and beverage. This was one of my top choices, as I really enjoyed working QSFB in my last program. Not to mention, this role usually gets paid about $0.50 more an hour than the other roles, which is nice! My arrival date is May 26th, and I depart on August 13th. I can't wait for school to end so I can head to Florida! Eight weeks to go!

Interview!

Last night, I had my interview for the summer alumni DCP in Walt Disney World. I am so ecstatic about being offered an interview because I am 100% ready to move down to Orlando for the summer! Not only that, but it doesn't conflict with my classes when they start up again in the fall! So I'm keeping my fingers crossed for this one!

I thought this would be a great time to discuss the interview process for the college program. After filling out your initial application, you will receive an email inviting you to do a web-based interview. This is a two or three part questionnaire in which they give you a statement and you choose how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement. My advice when taking the web-based is to maintain a positive attitude the entire time, as Disney is looking for candidates who are positive and cheerful.

At the end of the web-based, you will find out if you have been offered a phone interview. If you have, there will be a link where you can sign up for a time slot. Usually the phone interviews occur 1-2 weeks after you complete the web-based.

When it comes time to do the phone interview, make sure you are in a quiet place that has strong cell phone service. During my first interview, I had a paper and pen in front of me in case I needed to take notes - I used this to write down my interviewers name so that I could  thank her by name once the interview was over. 

Here are a few interview questions that they may ask. Most of them are straightforward and do not have a right or wrong answer. If there is a question that stumps you now, try coming up with an answer prior to the interview in case they ask it.

• Tell me about a time you were in an emergency situation. How did you react?
• Say you are working as a hostess in a full service restaurant and someone is upset that they have not been seated yet. What would you tell them?
• Are you comfortable living in an apartment with up to seven other people? Explain how you would deal with conflict that arises. 
• Say a guest comes up to you for help, and simultaneously the phone rings. What would you do?
• Share an experience you've had with excellent guest service. 
• What would you do if you had an assignment with a deadline, but other tasks keep popping up?
• Why are you interested in doing the Disney College Program? What do you hope to get out of this internship?
• Say you are working attractions. What would you do if a guest is too short to ride?
• What roles interest you the most? Why? (Only list 1-3 roles here).
• Have you ever had to present in front of a group of people, especially using a microphone? How did you feel about it?
• Describe a situation where you had to work with a difficult person?
• Do you prefer to work individually or in a team?
• Do you prefer to work in a slow or fast paced environment?
• Are you comfortable standing outside for extended periods of time in the cold or heat?
• Have you ever driven a boat before?
• Do you have a driver's license? 
• Do you have experience handling money or using a cash register? 
• How would you handle a repetitive schedule or task?

Between my three interviews for Disney, I was asked all of these questions at least once. Feel free to use this, and other guides, to prepare for your interview. Remember to stay calm and be yourself. Good luck!

Perks of Doing the DCP

Before I started my DCP, I was always curious about the perks that are involved with working for the mouse. Welcome to this exclusive tell-all, and get excited to experience these awesome rewards once you start your program!

Main Gate & Guest Passes

Last August, I visited WDW using my friend's guest pass.

After starting your program, you will  receive what is called a "main gate." This is your ticket into the parks, an unlimited amount of times, for the duration of your program. Additionally, you will receive guest passes - six total (unless this number has changed in the past two years). Each of the six passes permits up to three people access to any park for the day. You are free to use each pass as you wish, whether you want to let the same three people into the parks for six days, or you want to let three different people into the park for six days. However, if you use your guest pass for the day on less than three people, that pass will still expire at the end of the day; you can't save it for later. Also, you do not have to use these six day-long passes at the same time. Feel free to space them out throughout your program!

Discounts

As a cast member, you can enjoy discounts on merchandise, food (only full-service, I believe), Disney cruises, hotels, and more! Additionally, the percentage discount changes depending on the season. For example, I received something like a 20-30% discount on merchandise at the start of my fall program, which started in August. When November rolled around, that discount went up to 40%. For more information about these discounts, visit the Hub (which you will gain access to after starting your program). Also, you will receive a little booklet of coupons sometime during your program. You can redeem these for discounts on FSFB restaurants, or things like free popcorn in the parks. But be aware, these coupons have blackout dates, so read the fine print!

Housing Events

As a CP, you are able to attend housing events, which occur throughout your program. At these events, expect character appearances, games, and free food! I think I only went to two housing events during my program, which I totally regret. However, my work schedule conflicted with many of the events, so there was nothing I could do about that.

The end-of-program formal dance.

Lights On

Don't be surprised if you get an email informing you about a special opportunity provided to just cast members - being able to ride the attractions after park hours, with the lights on! I believe they do this to make sure that the rides are running smoothly, and I wish I had done this! Many of my friends were able to ride Space Mountain and Rock 'n Roller Coaster with the lights on, which they say was amazing.

The Beaches

St. Petersburg Beach

This is not necessarily a perk of working for Disney - it's more so a perk of living in Florida (or California, if you do the Disneyland program). Orlando is right in the middle of Florida, which means you have a beach about an hour away if you go either east or west. To the west, I recommend Clearwater (or more specifically, St Petersburg, which is where I went). I went on Christmas day, and it was glorious. The water was warm, and the sun was out. To the east, I only visited Cocoa Beach. It is very quiet, and there are not a whole lot of places to go to other than the pier. However, it was a nice peaceful getaway from the hustle and bustle of Disney.

In my opinion, the perks of doing the DCP are completely worth taking a semester off school. If I come up with any more perks, I will be sure to do a second part to this post!

An Offer Has Arrived

About a week after my phone interview for the Fall Disney College Program, I was extended an offer to once again work at the Walt Disney Company.

Fall Quick Service Food and Beverage at Walt Disney World.

I was excited to get accepted, but I had a nagging feeling inside of me. I love experiencing new things and going new places. As far as I was concerned, accepting this offer would accomplish neither of those things. I would be in the same place as before, working the same role.

Now, don't get me wrong, I absolutely loved my experience working QSFB during my last program! It was, hands down, the best six months of my life. However, as I have advanced more in my academic career, I am ready to do something that is more pertinent to my career goals.

This is why I have declined this offer from Disney. But I have since applied for four more professional internships, so I am determined to get back to working for the mouse! In the meantime, I will keep my fingers crossed and just keep swimming.

Withdrawals

Disney is an addiction.

For the last year and forty-seven days, I have been going through withdrawals. Minus that one week I visited Walt Disney World last August. Guys, I don't think I can handle this much longer, which is why I have applied for...

1 Fall Disney College Program,
1 Alumni Summer College Program, and
2 Professional Internships!

I have already had my phone interview for the fall DCP, and am currently in progress. For the alumni CP and PIs, I am currently in submission. The two PIs include the Disney Gift Card Projects Internship and the Disney Cruise Line Revenue Management Internship, both in Orlando.

I will be sure to keep you all updated as I hear back from Disney about these positions! I am especially nervous about the PIs. Is the interview process the same as the DCP - application, web-based, phone interview? Comment below, I'd like to know!

DCP Housing

All the Fall CP's will be starting their programs in August. Exactly a year ago, I was in the same place. I remember having so many questions running through my head because I had no idea what to expect. For example, where am I going to live?! When the time comes closer to the start of your DCP, you will be able to rank the top three complexes you would like to live in. Here, I will do my best of giving a brief run down on all the possible places you can live at the WDW College Program.

Patterson Court
This is where I lived, so naturally I know the most about it. It is quiet, calm, and there is never anything too crazy going on. Like all the other apartments, it has a nice pool and gym. I lived in a three bedroom with six girls total. The apartments are very spacious, have a full living room and kitchen, and all the bedrooms have their own bathrooms and walk in closets, which I loved! The only part that sucks is that you have to walk across the street to Chatham Square to catch the bus to work or the parks. It's only a 4-5 minute walk, but sometimes that makes all the difference when you're about to be late. Also, when it comes to groceries, I always went to Publix, which is about a 15 minute walk from Patterson or Chatham - probably 20 from the Commons. This kind of sucks because of the fact that you then have to carry all your groceries back, but the security office does rent out small wagons if you'd like to take that. You could also take the Walmart bus - it's more time consuming, in my opinion, but it's good if you want to buy a ton of stuff.

Chatham Square

Though I didn't live here, most of my friends did, so I spent a decent amount of time in this complex. The apartments are set up the same and are just as spacious. It also has the field where all the Housing Events take place, so that's convenient. It is right across from Mickey's Retreat, where you can take your family and friends to play games, go kayaking, or just hang out (I never went, which I regret, so I don't know a lot about it). And, like I mentioned before, the buses stop right in front of this complex, which is nice. If I could do the program again, I would definitely cross my fingers for Chatham, though Patterson would be a close second.

The Commons
This is the newest of all the complexes, as well as the most expensive. This is where the housing orientation/welcome meeting takes place. Other than that, I never went here often. Originally, this housed only International College Program participants (ICP's), but it recently opened up to everyone. However, because of this, it is still ICP's that live here. It has it's own bus stop, but some routes do not stop at the Commons, so you may have to make the 8-10 minute walk to Chatham in that case. A huge plus is that they have washers and dryers in the units, while the other complexes have a public laundry room. Also, it is right across the street from the outlet mall (which is where much of my paychecks went on more than one occasion). Forever 21, Charlotte Russe, Starbucks, Papaya, Coach, Fendi, North Face, Saks Off Fifth Ave. You dream it, they have it.

Vista Way
I know that this is the most infamous complex, but I will admit that I do not know much about it. This is where some of the classrooms are if you take a class through the DCP (the other classrooms are at Patterson). It has its own bus stop, but while the other three complexes are clustered together, Vista Way is farther away from the rest. However, it is right across the street from Walgreens and a couple restaraunts, which is convenient. I heard the hot tub (which I would never step foot in, judging by the stories I heard) was recently taken out, which sucks for them. But yes, this is where the youger, wilder CP's stay, from what I've heard and seen. I went into a VW apartment once, and it definitely was not as nice as the other complexes, though that can be attributed to the fact that this is the oldest complex. This will be your first stop of the DCP, though, because this is where you check in and find out where you will be living and working!

5,000 Views!

Thank you to everyone who has supported this blog. I just barely celebrated the one year anniversary of All Roads Lead To Disney, and now we are celebrating 5,000 views. Thank you, and I look forward to continuing to post content about all things Disney!

As May comes to an end, that marks the time of year when all our Fall Advantage college program participants are settling down in either Disneyland or Walt Disney World. Congratulations to you all for making it this far - your journey is just beginning! I remember my first week as a CP. I got thrown into an apartment with five strangers, and we all ventured off to resort hop since we had not yet received our main gate passes that get us into the parks. This adventure brought us to Beaches and Cream at the Disney Yacht and Beach Club. Our group of six had grown to ten, then twelve, then fifteen. It was the perfect size group to devour two famous Kitchen Sinks.

So to all you new CPs - get out! Explore! Meet new people and live a little. These six months will be over before you know it.

One Year Anniversary

Yesterday was the one year anniversary of this blog, and I can’t believe that it’s been that long since I first started documenting my Disney College Program adventure! It’s hard to think that just over two months ago, I was strolling happily through the parks and working hard at Pinocchio’s, ignorant that it would all come to an end so quickly.

To all of you who are applying for the upcoming fall season, I wish you the best of luck! To those who have already been accepted, do not take it for granted – document each moment. Instagram was my best friend on the DCP; it was a quick, easy, and creative way to display my day-to-day events for family and friends.

And to those of you who have already completed their final program, just remember – the magic never dies, no matter how far away you are or how long it’s been. One day, you’ll be home again.

Day 3-5: Kitchen Sink, Traditions, & Magic Kingdom

I'm starting to understand how people begin to stop blogging once they enter the DCP. I haven't even started training and I barely have time to blog, but I am determined to make time! We all had the day off on Wednesday, so two of my roommates and I caught the bus to the monorail. From there, we visited each of the Disney resorts that the monorail stops at: Polynesian, Grand Floridian, and Contemporary. I loved the Polynesian because I truly felt like I was on a Hawaiian vacation! Not to mention the Lilo and Stitch music that played throughout the hotel! Next up was the Grand Floridian. Right from the start, it was as if I was walking through the doors and onto the Titanic - I truly felt like a million bucks! Finally, we hit up the Contemporary for lunch. The coolest part about this resort is that the monorail drops you off inside the resort!

Thursday was Traditions, which is basically an orientation of the Disney company. We watched some informational videos, got a short tour of the tunnels under Magic Kingdom, and received our nametags. Not to mention the fact that Mickey made a surprise visit to our class - it was amazing! And because this was our official first day of work, we received our cast member IDs that get us into the parks for free! Later that night, we met up with a group of friends and headed to Beaches & Cream in the Beach Club resort to take on the world famous kitchen sink! It was a huge bowl filled with eight scoops of ice cream, all the toppings, and an entire can of whipped cream! We ordered three kitchen sinks between the 18 of us, and finished them all in under 15 minutes! Then we walked around the boardwalk before catching the bus and heading home.

Today, we had the day off again and took advantage of our free admission into the parks! I didn't get to the park until a bit after noon, but I was able to ride the Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, Jungle Cruise, and Pirates of the Caribbean. Roller coasters are definitely my thing, so Space Mountain is currently my favorite attraction. I was also able to experience the infamous jumbo turkey leg and pineapple dole whip. I wasn't able to finish the turkey leg, but I'm sure the caloric intake was still ridiculous. After I got home and took a nap, we headed over to the Patterson pool to meet up with some friends. Unfortunately, the swimming was cut short as the lightning and thunder started up after about an hour, but we were still able to hang out for another hour before going home.

And tomorrow is my first day of training, so wish me luck!

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Day 2: Housing Welcome Meeting & DTD

Today was very chill, especially compared to check-in. I was scheduled for a housing welcome meeting at 3pm, so of course I slept in, ate breakfast, and then slept some more. My exhaustion from yesterday seems to have carried over, because I am practically falling asleep at my keyboard.

One of my roommates and I had the same meeting session, so we walked down to the Commons, which is the apartments where it was held. Once we waited in line for about ten minutes, they informed us that they were filled to capacity and that we needed to come back at 4:30pm. Naturally, we were a little annoyed, but then they gave us free DCP beach towels, so I suppose it was ok! Also, when we did come back, our meeting only consisted of about 30 college participants (CPs), as opposed to the hundred or so that it usually contains. To be honest, I thought it was going to be really boring because we go over the community codes, and things of that nature, but our speaker was hilarious, so that made it a lot more entertaining!

After this, we hung out at our apartment for a little while before heading to Downtown Disney. It was a lot bigger than I expected, and I had a blast! Although none of us bought anything because we don't start getting our employee discounts until Thursday... We started off the night will my five roommates and I, and by the time we hopped on a bus around midnight to go back to our apartments, the group had grown to about 14 CPs - it was great to get to know more people. And what are the odds that one of them was from the Seattle area as well! Not to mention the fact that two of my roommates are also from Washington, one just graduated from my university, and two attend it's sister school, BYU-Idaho! Just to be clear, that last sentence singles out three of my five roommates - I didn't know how to phrase it to make that obvious, haha!

And I have tomorrow off, which means I get to sleep in! I may blog tomorrow, or just wait until after traditions on Thursday, I'll decide later. But its nearly 3am, so I'm going to go pass out now.

Day One: Check-in & Casting

At 7:30 this morning, my roommate and her dad picked me up from my hotel and we drove to Vista Way for check-in. By the time we got there, the line was already stretching around the building. After waiting in the heat for about two hours, we made it inside. There, we found out where we will be living, got our housing ID, registered vehicles, found out where we will be working, filled out I-9 paperwork, and got our itineraries. Going through all that took another hour or so. But...

I'm living in Patterson Court, 3 bed/3 bath, and will be working in the Magic Kingdom at Pinocchio Village! And lucky for me, the costumes there are not entirely tacky like some of the other locations.

After check-in, we had a couple hours to kill before we needed to catch a bus to go to casting, so we took our bags to our apartment and unpacked. (This apartment is so big! I'm digging the walk in closets.) When the time came, we boarded the bus and went on our merry way. The casting building is so cool, and is the only building to feature Alice in Wonderland door handles! There, we filled out more paperwork, found out our schedules for the rest of the week, and got fingerprinted for background checks.

We then went back to our apartment, unpacked some more, then headed over to Wal-Mart with a couple friends to pick up stuff we needed, like food! It was nearly 5pm and I was starving! I strongly advise packing a couple snacks in your bag for check-in. But this hunger was resolved as we all made spaghetti and had a nice, sit-down dinner.

For those of you who are interested, here is my schedule for the week!

Monday: Check-in, Casting
Tuesday: Housing Welcome Meeting
Wednesday: Day off
Thursday: Traditions (orientation)
Friday: Going to the parks!!
Saturday: Training Day 1 @ Disney University
Sunday: Training Day 2 @ Magic Kingdom Tunnel

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Time to Pack

Now that we've hit the two week countdown, I figure it's about time that I whip up a packing list! I wrote down everything I think I would need, then surfed the internet to add items from other CP's lists. I will probably add to this as I pack, but here it is so far:

Clothing:

• swimsuit
• camisoles
•  tank tops
• t-shirts
• fashion tops
• long sleeved shirt
• jeans (one pair)
• yoga pants (one pair)
• leggings
• tights
• slacks (professional attire)
• dresses
• skirts
• shorts
• hoodie
• sweater
• jacket
• belts
• under garments (socks, bras, etc.)

Shoes (one of each):

• sandals
• vans
• toms
• boots
• flats
• black heels
• tennis shoes

Jewelry:

• earrings
• necklaces
• bracelets
• small jewelry box

Kitchen Stuff:

• blender
• Tupperware*
• trash bags*
• cleaning supplies*
• oven mitts*
• food*

Hair Stuff:

• hair brush
• comb
• hair ties
• bobby pins
• hair spray*
• mousse*
• sea salt spray
• head bands
• straightener
• blow dryer

Toiletries:

• shampoo*
• conditioner*
• soap*
• deodorant
• make-up
• make-up remover
• face cleanser
• moisturizer
• lotion
• loufa
• razors*
• shave gel
• tooth brush
• tooth paste
• nail clippers
• sunscreen*
• towel (two)
• wash cloth
• dental floss
• Q-tips*

Bedroom Stuff:

• sheets
• comforter
• pillow
• pillow case
• desk lamp*
• hangers
• combination lock
• laundry bag
• pictures & tacks (for the corkboard we get in the room)

Electronics:

• laptop & charger
• laptop case
• phone & charger
• iPod & charger
• iPod case for running
• cameras & chargers
• camera accessories
• headphones
• Ethernet cord
• speakers

Miscellaneous:

• sun glasses
• birth certificate
• ID
• umbrella (this is essential!)
• first aid kit
• sewing kit
• vitamins, pills, etc.
• notebooks, pens, pencils*

*indicates items to be purchased in Florida

Now, this may seem like a pretty extensive list, but I have tried my best to keep it to a minimum and to purchase as much as I can whilst in Orlando. My biggest challenge will be to not pack too many clothes, especially since I'll be buying more clothes in Disney World! I hope this helps those of you who are preparing for the big move. Let me know if I need to add/remove anything!

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