Hello World!!

I know I've been absent for awhile but for good reason. I've been working like crazy and with Thanksgiving and Christmas things got a little crazy.

If you didn't already know I am still in Florida. Why you might ask. Well I will gladly tell you. I was offered a Professional Internship with Guest Relations from January till June. I happily accepted and here I am continuing my journey with Disney. I am currently working in Guest Relations at the Magic Kingdom. It has been a thrilling adventure so far with many twists and turns. I'm sure it will continue to get better as I grow more confident in my decision making and ability to use all the resources given to me.

Graduation

With my experience at Disney continuing through the spring I will be able to say that I have worked all major holidays. I worked Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. I will always remember that I was standing outside holding a green flag while the fireworks went off ringing in the new year. I will probably be working Easter as well and I've already worked the 4th of July so that covers most major holidays.

EPCOT

My College Program at Disney ended January 4th and my Professional Internship didn't start until January 13th. This gave me a few days of not working in which I had to decide on something to do. Well that time was spent going back to Oregon for 4 days and then spending 4 days in a car with my mom driving back to Orlando so I would be able to have a car during my internship (since it was a requirement).  I can never say my parents don't sacrifice for me to be able to do what I do. 

Phineas and Ferb

I have two exciting things that I would like to share. One is an ad spot for "I Am a Princess" and the other is a link to a rather interesting website.

"Disney presents the 'I Am A Princess' video. This is a celebration of what it truly means to be a Princess, today. To be brave. To be kind. To be generous and compassionate. Join Disney as we celebrate the Princess inside every young girl. Long may they reign!"

The website is a new authentic-looking college website launched in anticipation of Disney/Pixar’s release, “Monsters University.” This film is set as a prequel to “Monsters, Inc.,” and is said to come to theaters on June 21, 2013.

Hope you have enjoyed these two items in Disney related news.

Happy Travels!
-B

Happy Birthday Winnie the Pooh!!

Winnie the Pooh celebrates his 86th birthday today!  A. A. Milne created the storyline about Christopher Robin and his stuffed bear in 1926.

 Happy Travels!
-B

Lights On?

There is one question that I get asked a lot at work. No it is not "when is the parade?" Nor is it "what is this ride?" (believe me both of these questions do get asked) The question is "how do I get to ride with the lights on?" The simple answer is you don't. There are very VERY few opportunities for guests to get on the ride knowing that they are going through the mountain with the lights on. I was giving the opportunity to ride it with the lights on one early day during training (we're talking 6am early) because there was an educational group coming through to ride with the lights on and then again with the lights off. Let me tell you it is not as exciting as you may think. It doesn't feel as fast, all of the effects are off, and there is no music. All in all it is very boring with the lights on and not exciting at all. Though looking at the track system as a whole is pretty cool it is also a pain to walk (and rather dusty). Also people loose the funniest things on the ride. That is all.

Last Night?

Here is a quick recap last night.

We started off the night at The Earl of Sandwich where I got the Holiday Sandwich. It's a Thanksgiving dinner on a sandwich that then explodes with goodness in your mouth. I will be going back soon to enjoy another one (hopefully when my mom gets here).

Holiday Sandwich

After that we went to Magic Kingdom to see the Electrical Parade because one of our friends was going to be in the parade that night. Before the parade I had to go to the Main St. Bakery in order to get a Candy Corn Cupcake which my friend and I split. We also got a fruit tart. They were delicious.

Fruit Tart

Candy Corn Cupcake

We saw our friend and then ran to Tomorrowland where we rode Space Mountain and Buzz Lightyear. Also, I got to see a little bit of Wishes. After that my friend and I decided we were going to call it a night... after going to see the new Storybook Circus Big Top Souvenir store. Well we went there and ended up going to see the new character spot to meet the Great Goofini and Donald.

We then bought a cookie and it was absolutely delicious!!

We then ended the night by going on Dumbo and Winne the Pooh, which I hadn't gotten the opportunity to ride since I have been here since they always have really long lines.

After that we went home. It was a marvelous evening filled with friends and lots of food. Fun was had by all.


Happy Travels!
-B

Space Mountain vs. Cinderella Castle

In serious news I just had my interview for the College Program Alumni Professional Internships. It was about 20 minutes long with a lovely cast member named Sally. She asked me different situational questions such as: What would you do if you were presented with an upset guest? Describe a project and the skills you used to achieve it. What interests you most about the positions you applied for and why? It was very straightforward and I feel it went pretty well. I talked a lot about my job at Enchanted Forest  and how it has allowed me to grow over the years and different situations I've experienced throughout my time there. Now starts the waiting game. The latest they will get back to you is December 7 for an internship that starts at some point in January. This should be a fun wait.

In other news as I was closing Fastpass Greeter last night a couple were wondering towards me looking very lost and confused. I asked them if they had a Fastpass for Space Mountain. They responded that they didn't. That they were just trying to get inside the Castle. (long drawn out pause) I then replied that this wasn't Cinderella Castle that this was in fact Space Mountain (a roller coaster type ride  in the dark) and that if they looked behind them they could see the Castle. At this point I was expecting them to laugh at themselves for thinking Space Mountain was the Castle but they did not. Instead they asked if they had to walk all that way to the Castle. I told them yes. They walked away with an even more confused expression. It was a very magical moment.

Do these look anything alike to you? I mean the Castle is in ALL of the Disney World advertisements and Space Mountain.. not so much. The Castle is large and ... well.. castle like. Space Mountain is a large white dome type building straddling the back edge of the park in Tomorrowland with little white sticks coming out of the top. (thank you Google for these pictures)

Cinderella Castle

Space Mountain

 
How do you get these two items confused? I guess we will never know.

As always have a marvelous day.
Happy Travels!
-B

I work at SPACE MOUNTAIN!!!

As all of you know I work at Space Mountain but some days it just feels like I'm going to work and dealing with people who seem to have left their brains at home or need to get a little bit more sleep. It just feels like any other job. Then I start thinking.... I WORK AT SPACE MOUNTAIN!!! How many other people can say that they work at Space Mountain or can put that on their resume. Not many people that's for certain. I can't believe I work at Space Mountain in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World! It's an unbelievable honor to be given this opportunity and as difficult as it is some days to deal with guests and different situations I wouldn't change it for the world!

That is all.
-B