Finally!!!

Yay! The apartment finally has internet! As you probably noticed I hadn't been updating my blog the last week and that is for 1 reason. The power cord to the apartment's modem was missing. We just got the cord (actually the whole modem) replaced today while I was at work. So here's a quick run down of what I've been up to since last Tuesday.


Tuesday 8/28 - This was the day I flew to Orlando. Long uneventful flight. Met my roommates.

Wednesday 8/29 - Check-in day! The roommates and I got there a little after 6am and the line about 100ish people. They started actually checking people in about 8ish. We went through the line and got the apartment that we wanted. Then got on the 9:30 bus to casting. Once at casting we found out what our specific location was going to be. My sticker said "Tomorrowland Attractions."  This subset of rides is located in the Magic Kingdom and includes:

• Tomorrowland Speedway
• Space Mountain
• Astro Orbiter
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover
• Carousel of Progress
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• Stich’s Great Escape
• Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor

I was completely alright with any of those attractions. After casting we took the bus back to Vista and then took another bus to Chatham Square (where we would be living). I had left my luggage with one of my roommates parents and she was nice enough to bring it over to the housing complex for me. Unpacking my suitcases took very little time and so later one of my roommates and I went to Walmart to buy some bedding stuff and some food.

Thursday 8/30 - This day was a free day (and my birthday). The roommates and I went to Downtown Disney for dinner and some shopping. I got a "Happy Birthday" button and a "1st Visit" button. We also ate at the Earl of Sandwich and it was delicious.

Cannonball at Earl of Sandwich

Friday 8/31 - Today was a free day in which I did nothing of significance other than go to a housing pool party and get caught up on some sleep.


Saturday 9/1 - TRADITIONS!!! Today was Traditions, which is Disney's overall orientation to their company and the manner in which they present themselves. We got to go backstage in the Magic Kingdom (I was overjoyed) and have a short demonstration of some of the key aspects of how MK is presented to the public. At the end of this training we got our name tags! (Somehow I missed taking a picture of my name tag but here's me with my name tag on)

After all of that one of my roommates and I went to the MAGIC KINGDOM!!! I was so excited since it was my first real time there and I got to experience so much! That evening we got to watch Wishes! and see one of the last showings of "The Magic, The Memories, and You!" It was magical.

Sunday 9/2 - I had today off whereas my other 3 roommates had training. Therefore, I hung around my apartment for the beginning of the day and slept. In the evening we went and saw Fantasmic! at Hollywood Studios which is my favorite show.

Monday 9/3 - My roommate and I went to EPCOT and walked the World Showcase. It was fun but made for a long day.

Tuesday 9/4 - TODAY!!! I had Magic Kingdom orientation today. It started by getting up about 4:40am and catching the bus at 6am in order to get there by 7am. The first part of the day was an overview of the park and an extensive walking tour that included riding Buzz Lightyear and Haunted Mansion, as well as sitting in Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe without any customers in it. (Trivia: Cosmic Ray's is the second busiest quick service food place in the world!) After the tour I got to meet with my area facilitators and learn where I would be working. Drum roll please...... SPACE MOUNTAIN!!!! The rest of the day was spent walking around Tommorowland learning where things are located, how to answer guests questions, and how to make the magic happen. That leads to the here and now in which I am sitting on my couch in my sweats and trying not to fall asleep. I hope everyone has a fantastic evening!