tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46622151054433198912024-03-13T20:37:07.359-07:00Lindsey's Magical Semesterlindseydcphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13979808468298032069noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662215105443319891.post-39094921842311167562016-08-15T18:29:00.000-07:002016-08-15T18:29:45.484-07:00My Future With Disney<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hey there! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lately, I've been thinking about my future more and more. As I enter my final year in college (it's about time!), I'm beginning to figure out what my plans will be like after I graduate. The right thing to do would be to search for a job in my field of study, which in my case, would be a job teaching elementary school. I've dreamed of becoming a teacher for such a long time, and it's becoming really surreal that those dreams can actually, very possibly, come true within the next year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">However, the further away I get from my Disney College Program ending, the more and more I want to either do another program or work for Disney again in some other way. My mind is going a million miles a minute dreaming of these possibilities. I loved working for Disney so much. The fact that their sole purpose is to make dreams come true and create happiness for others is something I've come to admire, and something I want to be a part of for a bit longer. Disney offers careers and internships in the education field, which is something I could look into. Or, I could go completely off the education grid and do something in the communications field (which btw, I'm not really sure if I'm even qualified for that, since I'll have a sociology degree and an elementary ed certificate, lol).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I also really want to do another Disney College Program next fall. I absolutely loved being a part of making magic for guests and getting to experience it for myself every single day. The sad reality of this is that I really need to focus on getting a full time job close to home (which the DCP is not). I'm not quite sure what my chances are of doing another DCP, but I have about six months to figure that out until the Fall 2017 applications drop, and I'm still crossing my fingers I am able to. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I really hope January 4th, 2016 was not my last time working for the Disney Company. I know deep down in my heart that I will return to the company in some way (whether it is next year, in the next five years, or maybe not until I retire from teaching). I'm confident that someday, I will be back working for the Mouse again, and the Walt Disney Company has not seen the last of me! </span>lindseydcphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13979808468298032069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662215105443319891.post-86838711833022099932016-07-30T06:09:00.000-07:002016-07-30T06:09:06.949-07:00Things I Wish I Did on My DCP<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I had an amazing Disney College Program. There isn't a day that goes by where I don't think about the wonderful, magical time I had living and working in Disney for five months. I wish I could do it all over again. In fact, if I could do it over again, there are some things I would have done a <i>little</i> differently. Maybe reading this will help you out with your college program! :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I had dreams of working at every park at least once. I almost did that. My main location was Magic Kingdom Main Street Entrance, did two other shifts at MK, I worked at Epcot twice, and I worked in Animal Kingdom once. But I never quite made it to Hollywood Studios! My other goal was to work in each land in MK. To be quite honest, working EHH shifts made me so nervous. I was so afraid of not being sure where to go, not sure what the buses getting there would be like, how I'd get along with the other co-workers, not knowing the area well enough to help guests, etc. I wish I had just gone along and picked up more EHH, because the cast members at other locations were always super helpful and friendly! It would have been cool experiencing working at different locations. I loved the familiarity of working at Magic Kingdom, but I should have taken more chances and tried working more at other parks! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I went on almost every ride...but I kept repeating the ones I loved over and over again. Which at the end of the day isn't a bad thing. You can never get enough Haunted Mansion or Expedition Everest. Sometimes I didn't have the patience to wait in a long line (such as Astro Orbiter, which I was always surprised to see have such long wait times), so I skipped out and said I'd go next time. Sadly, my program ended before I could ride it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was so nervous about asking my co-workers to hangout outside of work that it wasn't really until the second half of my program that I started to form friendships outside of work. No clue as to why I was nervous. Everyone was so nice! So sadly, we didn't get to spend as much time together outside of work as I would have liked.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>4. Explored more of Florida.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This was pretty much impossible for me because I didn't bring a car with me. I was lucky enough to get to go to Universal about 5 or 6 times, and I went to Clearwater for the day. Still, I would've liked to explore the surrounding towns and possibly gone to the Atlantic side of Florida's beaches. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>5. Introduced myself to my neighbors.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I think it would have been so cool to have friends right next door or across the way. Again, I was too shy and thought my neighbors wouldn't want to make new friends. I feel so silly for thinking that way! If I could do another program over again, I would bake a batch of cookies for my neighbors, knock on their door, and introduce myself! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>6. Saved money.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I do not regret spending money on any of the merchandise I bought, that's for sure. However, I wish I didn't spend money on eating out so much, mainly in the parks. Quick service food in the park can really add up. I don't regret full-service dining, but how many times did I really need a burger from Cosmic Ray's? I should have cooked more in the apartment to save money and eat healthier, and should have done a better job budgeting my money.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sometimes, my shifts only lasted six hours. I only started extending them the last few weeks of my program. This isn't really a huge regret, because I was probably so exhausted to extend anyway. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>8. Vlogged more. And blogged more..</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I didn't have as much time to sit at my computer and blog, but a vlog doesn't take too long to put together. I wish I had taken my camera with me to the parks to vlog more. I have many photos, but more videos would have been awesome to look back on. Especially with my friends. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>9. Took cuter pictures.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is sort of silly, but I wish I had taken the time to look nicer when going to the parks so I had cuter park pictures! However, in that Florida humidity, my hair was doomed, and I wanted to dress for comfort. Still, there's something inside of me that says I should've tried harder! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>10. Accomplished more from my bucket list.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Rather than doing the same things over and over, I wish I did some of the random things on my bucket list, such as having a picnic at Fort Wilderness, or explore all of the resorts. </span>lindseydcphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13979808468298032069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662215105443319891.post-43487168005864160412016-07-27T18:53:00.000-07:002016-07-27T19:02:19.676-07:00How to Have a Great DCP Phone Interview <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">With Disney College Program applications dropping quite soon for the spring 2017 program, I thought it would be time to make a blog post about phone interview tips. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So, you applied to the DCP, passed your web-based interview, and selected your time for your interview. As you try to prepare for the big day, you start <i>freaking </i>out, thinking: Will I be able to handle all the pressure? Are the interviewers going to be nice? How can I show recruiters that I'm a strong candidate? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">No need to fear! I have 10 tips to help you do the very best you can do on your DCP phone interview! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1. <b>Prepare. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Have <b>mock interviews</b> before the real thing. My best friend and I both applied to the program at the same time and we gave each other mock interviews to make us feel comfortable with the questions. I also had one of my friends, a DCP alumni, interview me. If you don't have any DCP alumni friends, just ask your friends or family members to interview you! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Whether your interview is at 8 am or 8 pm, make sure you're well rested for the interview! Studies show that adults need <b>between seven to nine hours of sleep a night</b>. This is an important job interview, so treat it as such. It would be incredibly embarrassing if you started yawning halfway during the interview because you were tired! Also, make sure to eat a good breakfast. <b>Proper nourishment</b> will help you feel more energized for your interview and will feed your brain so you're ready to answer those questions! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I know that it's only a phone interview, but changing out of your pajamas will actually make you feel like you did something productive. <b>Dressing the part</b> will help you get into the right <b>mental frame of mind</b> that your interview is important. Just because it's a phone interview, doesn't give you the right to slack off! Okay, so maybe you don't need to wear a business suit, but putting on a nice outfit and doing your hair and brushing your teeth will mentally prepare your mind that it's time to get down to business (Mulan pun intended). You can even wear your favorite Disney t-shirt if you want! But getting out of your pajamas will help out a ton. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Before my interview, I was a nervous wreck! I knew I would be long before it was even scheduled. I tried to think of ways to ease my nerves. One day, I was listening to Disney music and heard an <b>inspiring lyric</b> that reminded me I would be okay! So I decided to write down all of my favorite Disney lyrics/quotes on post-it notes that I felt would encourage me. I hung them up on my desk and looked at them a few times before my interview and it really helped. "Just keep swimming" and "To infinity and beyond" were among the quotes I had written down. Your inspiring words don't have to be Disney, but it sure wouldn't hurt! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Have fun and <b>enjoy yourself</b> when you're doing the phone interview. You're applying to work at the place where dreams come true! Sure, the interviewer can't see you, but they can tell if you're smiling! It's important to <b>present yourself with a positive attitude</b>. If you think you'll struggle with not being able to smile, sit in front of a mirror and smile back at your reflection. Sounds silly and awkward, but it should do the trick! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">These are my top 10 tips for a great DCP phone interview! Make sure you "arrive" to your interview early, don't panic if they don't call right on time, have your volume turned all the way up so you don't miss the phone ringing when they do call you, and be honest with your interviewer (if you don't want to work outside, tell them! If you have tattoos, tell them! None of that will affect your chances of getting accepted). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I know everyone is going to do a great job on their interviews! Do not hesitate to leave a comment if you have any other questions about the phone interview. I am sending you all faith, trust, and pixie dust! </span></div>
lindseydcphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13979808468298032069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662215105443319891.post-88409115224142896272016-04-24T09:56:00.000-07:002016-04-24T09:56:34.175-07:00Just Around the Corner is a Fantasyland! Hello everybody!<br />
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I can't believe it's been over three months since I finished my college program and left Disney World. Times have been rough, my friends. Adjusting back to the real world was a struggle. I was most definitely the driver of the "Struggle Bus" since I've come home. Yes, I had glimpses of reality while on my program (making sure I didn't blow all my money on merch so I had enough to buy groceries, being exhausted from working Extra Magic Hours, etc.), but those realities are nothing compared to the realities I'm facing now. School is getting harder, and I feel swamped with assignments every week.<br />
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Now that the semester is coming to a close, I am getting very excited for summer. I am also getting excited for something else too...<br />
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Yes, my friends, I'm going back to Neverland. And yes, I know, I was JUST there for four months. But you would only understand the strong desire to go back if you have completed your college program. My friend Virginia, who did the same fall program as me and is also a friend of mine from school, suggested the idea back in March. The only way to get over your Disney depression is by planning another trip back, which is exactly what we're doing!<br />
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When the semester ends, we will be heading back to Disney for a quick trip. Only going to one Disney park (Magic Kingdom, of course) and using up our Universal annual pass one last time, we are determined to make it the most magical four days ever!<br />
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Love, Lindseylindseydcphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13979808468298032069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662215105443319891.post-63313879584730566602016-03-25T11:48:00.000-07:002016-03-25T11:52:34.369-07:00My Top 5 Favorite Disney Snacks<div style="text-align: center;">
Year after year, I can never get tired of going to Disney. I love the parks, rides, atmosphere, and all the magical moments. One of my most favorite things about going to Disney is the food! There is nothing better than heading to your favorite park and indulging in your favorite Disney snack after a long afternoon of running around. Here are my top 5 favorite Disney snacks!<br />
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I LOVE going to Disney Springs (formerly known as Downtown Disney), heading to Goofy's Candy Company, and creating my own Rice Krispy Treat. There's a few other places on property where you can customize your own, but I loved going to Goofy's the best. You can choose the type of chocolate you want to dip the treat in, the toppings (I always go for the mini M&M's), and what kind of chocolate you want to be drizzled on top. A cast member will make your treat for you as you get to watch, and you can eat it fresh, or have it wrapped for later! </div>
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When I'm in need of a quick pick me up, Disney cake pops are always the answer. They're easy to eat on the go, and are just the right amount of sweet. They make so many in different character forms, but this was the coolest one I've seen so far! I got this Maleficent cake pop at Sweet Spells in Hollywood Studios. Delicious! </div>
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Nothing is more refreshing than a vanilla ice cream bar, dipped in milk chocolate, shaped like Mickey, to cool off on a hot Florida day. The simplicity of this treat makes it a classic Disney snack. They serve these all over property at snack stands, and even in the freezers at the food court at Disney resorts. </div>
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Okay, so these aren't necessarily a snack, but if they made them into one, I would for sure eat one each time I went to the park! Mickey waffles aren't just regular waffles - obviously they're shaped like the Boss Man himself, but they just taste better than regular waffles. Crispy on the outside, and perfectly soft in the middle. They are the perfect way to start any day at the Disney parks. They are typically found at most Disney breakfasts and at the resorts when they serve breakfast at the quick service food court. My favorite spot to get Mickey waffles is at the Trail's End buffet at Fort Wilderness. They have regular Mickey waffles AND chocolate chip Mickey waffles! The chocolate chip waffles are hard to come by, so seeing them there is a huge treat. </div>
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5) <b>Ice Cream Cone at the Main Street Ice Cream Parlor </b></div>
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At the Magic Kingdom, facing the castle, stands Main Street's Ice Cream Parlor. They serve Edy's brand ice cream, but they still find ways to make their ice cream with Disney magic. I always go for the kids ice cream cone because it comes with two chocolate pieces that serve as Mickey ears. I find myself coming to this place a lot, and it was a place I would frequent after a long shift of making magic while I was on my program.</div>
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There are a ton more other Disney snacks I also love, but these five were the ones that made it to the top of the list for me. I'll simply never get tired of them because not only are they delicious, but they are also served with a hint of special Disney magic that never fails to make me (and my belly!) happy.</div>
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Thank you for reading. I hope you all have a magical day and I'll see ya real soon.</div>
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Love, Lindsey </div>
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Are you interested in the role of merchandise for the Disney College Program, or maybe you found out you were accepted into this role and want to know more? You've come to the right place! I was a Merchandise Cast Member during the Fall 2015 program. I'd be more than happy to share my experiences and tips with you.</div>
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Merchandise can be more than just selling Mickey ears, mugs, plushes, and t-shirts. I had no idea that Strollers/Wheelchairs/ECV's/lockers was considered merchandise until I got down there. Some other things that are considered merchandise depending on your location: doing the embroidery for Mickey ears, scooping ice cream at the Boardwalk Resort, making and selling candy apples, cake pops, and things of that nature at places like the Confectionary, Big Top Souvenirs, or Goofy's Candy Company, and I even heard that the carnival games in DinoLand USA at Animal Kingdom are considered merch!<br />
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My home location was at Magic Kingdom on Main Street USA! I couldn't have asked for a better location. No, not the Emporium, not Main Street East, but Strollers! I also worked at two gift shops in my location: Locker Shop and Newstand! </div>
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Your role asks you to keep the store stocked and show ready at all times, make transactions for guests when they make purchases (you may also get cash apron trained), and help guests with anything they might have questions with. Sometimes, a guest is looking for something specific that you don't have in the store. When this happens, you can call other merchandise locations across property to see if they have it stocked at their store! Putting the guests' needs first is so important as a cast member. </div>
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Merchandise is more than just stocking shelves and ringing up purchases. We have what is called <b>merchantaining</b>! If the word made you think of merchandise and entertaining put together, well, you're absolutely right! While at work, you are allowed to wear or play with the merchandise in your store and promote that item by interacting with guests! Since we sold lots of Mickey ears, I wore my Minnie headbands to work almost everyday. It was so much fun! We also loved wearing the Christmas lights necklace that we sold around the holidays, as well as playing with light up glow sticks and stuffed plushes of course. I personally loved taking one of the light up glow sticks and having guests limbo underneath it as they exited the park. Merchantaining is such a fun way to interact with guests - they have as much fun with it as you will! </div>
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Another perk to merchandise -- pin trading! You'll get a cast lanyard and a set of pins as part of your costume, and part of your job is actually to pin trade with guests! Guests can come up to you and ask to see your pins, and if they see one they like, they will ask to trade pins! Each guest can trade up to two pins per cast member. I always loved pin trading. It was so fun to see what the guests were collecting and was also a chance for me to ask them how their vacation was going! At my specific location, we had a pin board that we kept behind our register that was loaded with pins. Sometimes, if my task was to create a magical moment, I would take the pin board, put it on the "pin stroller" that seated Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, Donald and Daisy plushes, and took the pin board on a stroll around Main Street! It was so fun to interact with guests that way, and seeing a stroller full of plushes being rolled around Town Square made everyone's day! </div>
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One other fun thing that I loved about merchandise was giving out free buttons! Have you ever seen a guest wearing a "Happy Birthday" or "Family Reunion" button? Merchandise cast members get to give those out! I loved writing people's names on their buttons and dotting their I's with Mickey. Such a simple thing like that can go a long way with a guest. </div>
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Lastly, your location may have a greeter position, where you stand at a specific location and wave to guests and also help them with any questions they might have. Sometimes, I would wear a Mickey glove and give guests "high fours" on their way out of the park. In my location, our greeter positions would be assigned at night. Our job was to send guests with rented strollers to the stroller return as well as answering their questions. I would get a lot of questions about where the monorail was, how to get back to their resort, what time does the Electrical Parade/Boo To You Parade/Once Upon a Christmastime Parade/Wishes/etc. start, where is the Fastpass for the parade, which is faster: monorail/ferry, where can they view their PhotoPass pictures, where is Guest Relations, etc. </div>
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Like I said earlier, merchandise cast members have the freedom to pick up shifts across Disney property. You can pick those shifts up from EHH on the Hub (you'll learn all about what these are during training), or trade or pick up shifts from the many merchandise shift exchange Facebook pages! I usually never had a problem giving a shift away, or finding one to pick up if I wanted hours.</div>
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Sadly, I never made time for a shift at Hollywood Studios. I just loved working with my friends at Strollers too much. I did, however, pick up a park greeter shift for Mickeys' Very Merry Christmas Party! </div>
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I think I summed up the merchandise role as best as I could! Hopefully this answers any questions you might have as a future merchandise cast member. If you have any more questions, please feel free to comment below and I'll be sure to help you! </div>
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Thanks for reading! I hope you all have a magical day and I'll see ya real soon! </div>
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Lindsey </div>
lindseydcphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13979808468298032069noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662215105443319891.post-68014636750178139852016-02-02T20:17:00.001-08:002016-02-05T08:40:58.216-08:00Back to Life, Back to Reality <div style="text-align: center;">
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Before I begin, if the title of this post made you think of the song "Back to Life" by Soul II Soul, I want to be your best friend. </div>
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It's been a whole month since I set foot back on New Jersey soil. I've kissed my days at the Kingdom goodbye, and have returned home to the motherland. While it is good to be surrounded by my loved ones and have access to disco fries again, I want nothing more to be back in my fantasy land. </div>
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You see, it's funny, because while I was down in Florida living in this fantasy, I still craved reality. I was having the time of my life, but I was homesick. I dreamed of my days back home and how I missed having a routine, living in the suburbs, and seeing the people I loved on a daily basis. Now that I'm back home, I ache for the simplicity of being on the Disney College Program. You always want what you can't have, and right now, there is nothing I want more than to be living in Disney World again. You could say I'm in a huge post Disney College Program funk. </div>
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I miss the days where it was socially acceptable to wear your favorite pair of ears with a cute outfit. </div>
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I miss watching Dream Along with Mickey right before I had to clock in for a night shift.</div>
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I miss grabbing an ice cream cone at the ice cream parlor on Main Street and riding Haunted Mansion after a morning shift.</div>
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I miss trading pins with guests and asking them where they're from and how they're enjoying their vacation.</div>
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I miss walking down Main Street and soaking in all the sights, sounds and senses. The beautiful decor of the turn of the century themed buildings with that gorgeous castle greeting you at the end of the street. The sounds of the Dapper Dans singing a song in perfect four part harmony while the sound of laughter echoed in the background. The smells of sugar and sweets pouring out from the Confectionary or the delicious scent of garlic from Tony's Town Square Restaurant. </div>
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I miss handing out "I'm Celebrating!" buttons to guests and writing "Happy Birthday" buttons.</div>
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I miss the bonding that would happen with my coworkers in the back room at Strollers or during a rare slow period by the Wheelchair register before a Wishes rush.</div>
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I miss having free access to the parks and having the will to go anytime I wanted with the friends I made on my program. </div>
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I miss being able to see all the parades and fireworks at work. </div>
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I miss the view of an empty Main Street after park clear during a closing shift. </div>
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I miss seeing guests' faces light up when their favorite character would wave to them during Festival of Fantasy.</div>
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I miss all the magic and memories I created everyday at that beautiful place I am so proud to call my home. </div>
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The list could go on and on. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity I was given. I will hold these memories close to my heart. Disney will always be there, and while I can visit anytime I want, nothing will be like how it was being a cast member on the Disney College Program. It has been the most unique thing I will ever do in my entire life, and I'm so beyond fortunate that it happened and I was able to live out my dream.</div>
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So what does this mean for me now? </div>
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Well, I am back at school, finishing up my teaching certificate. That is my main focus -- to become a teacher. I however, would love to return to Disney for another program. Whether it is a spring or fall program, or maybe just a summer alumni program. I would do anything to be a cast member again.</div>
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And what does that mean for this blog? </div>
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Don't go away! Just because my program is over, doesn't mean this blog is! I still have so many posts I want to write about my college program experience (there's quite some catching up to do). I'm also planning on making posts about tips for the DCP for future applicants. Lastly, I'm hoping to expand my blog beyond the program. I want to keep writing about Disney related things, because it is such a huge part of my life that I always want to be immersed in it. I have quite enjoyed this blogging experience, and while I don't blog as much as I'd like, it's something I'm hoping to continue.</div>
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Well, with that my friends, it's time to end this super long post. </div>
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I hope you all have a magical day, and I'll see ya real soon! </div>
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Love, Lindsey </div>
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This is a super delayed post and I apologize, but the end of November/beginning of December was super busy! I still wanna get this up before December is over, because I know it's nearly January already lol. So without any further ado, here is my November in Disney!</div>
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I can't believe November is already over and long gone. I only have a few days left of my college program. Things are getting real! I am trying to do as much as possible, all while still getting a decent amount of sleep. I have finally settled in here, and by settled, I mean I am comfortable at work, I have found great friends, and I am used to the idea of living here away from my family and friends. </div>
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Let's take a peek at all I've been up to in November! </div>
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Saw Hanson perform at Epcot! Even though I only know MMMBop, it was really cool to see an iconic 90s band (for FREE). </div>
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I went to the Christmas parade taping that will be shown on Christmas Day on ABC! Reba walked right by me and we also got to see Seal and Tori Kelly perform as well. </div>
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Finally saw Disney's famous Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights and I'm blown away each time I go see them. It's so sad this is the last year for them. </div>
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Checked out Winter Summerland Mini Golf, which is something I've been meaning to do for a very long time. It was so nicely themed and they played Christmas music over the loudspeakers which made for a fun atmosphere. </div>
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Had seriously the best night at Magic Kingdom, EVER, at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. I might elaborate on MVMCP on a different post but I'll include some pictures here.</div>
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I had my first major holiday away from home, Thanksgiving. I was really not looking forward to this day, but I ended up having a really good day. I had to work from 8:45-5:15. Work was alright; it really just felt like a normal day at the Kingdom. Some guests were rude, while some guests were extremely nice and thanked me for working on Thanksgiving. When I finally got off work, I changed quickly and then headed over for a Friendsgiving meal with my friends! I'm really lucky to have had a nice holiday with some amazing people.</div>
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Overall, November was a BLAST! I wish I could post every awesome thing that happened this month, but then this would get extremely long and if you're reading this, you probably know me and you can just stalk my Facebook for more pictures :) </div>
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Thanks so much for reading! Stay tuned for my December post, along with a few others including a conclusion of my program (which ends in 5 days!). Who knows, if you're lucky, those posts will be up by March haha.</div>
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lindseydcphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13979808468298032069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662215105443319891.post-41327175823753476902015-11-16T07:38:00.001-08:002015-11-16T07:38:27.369-08:00There's So Much to be Thankful For <div style="text-align: center;">
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but this year will obviously be really different. Rather than spending it watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in the morning and then enjoying a delicious feast with my big family later in the day, I'll be working at Magic Kingdom, serving guests and making their Thanksgiving a magical one. As much as I would rather be back at home with my loved ones for the day, I have come to realize since I've been apart from them that I've been blessed with so much.</div>
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This year, I am extremely grateful for so many things. I have been given the opportunity of a lifetime by working for the Walt Disney Company. But there's so much more to it than that. Since I've been here, I've been able to think deeply about all that's happened since I've moved away and all the changes I've gone through, and realized how it is shaping me as a person. </div>
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I'm so thankful for my family, especially my parents. They have been extremely supportive of my dreams to do the college program, even if it meant that I had to take a semester off of school and wouldn't be able to spend the holidays with them. I'm also really fortunate that they will be coming to visit me at such a special time at Disney. Not everyone's parents have been as supportive of their kids' dreams. My family has been there for me through all my emotions while I've been away (me being the dramatic girl I am, they've dealt with a LOT of emotions hehehe), about being homesick and other obstacles I've faced during my program. Without their endless support, I'm not sure how I could've dealt with everything properly. </div>
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I'm thankful for all of my friends back home. Thank you guys for doing your absolute best to stay in touch despite all of our busy schedules. At this point in our lives, now that the majority of us are done with undergrad (except for me, womp womp), it's really hard to stay in touch with people. People are going in different directions, traveling down new paths, which often means leaving the past behind them and going forward to fulfill their needs. Despite doing their own thing, I'll always be grateful that I've been able to stay in touch with all my friends back home, and blessed to be surrounded by those that have been so graciously loving and understanding during my hard times, and endlessly happy for me as I live my dream.</div>
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I'm thankful for all my friends here at Disney, and my amazing co-workers. The people that I'm friends with here are experiencing this magical life with me (and sometimes not so magical) and I'm happy I have great people to share these memories with. I'm really thankful to have people to relate to about all the things we are going through on my program, and also especially thankful that I have people I can dork out about Disney with and they actually understand! haha. Without the friends I've made here, my program certainly wouldn't be as special. </div>
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Lastly, I am thankful for the opportunity to work at Disney, even if it's just for a semester. I'm living out my dream and it all still feels like a fantasy. I may complain a lot about the weather and talk about how badly I can't wait to go home, but I will always and forevermore be thankful to be here. The experiences I've had here are memories I will always carry in my heart, the lessons I've learned will allow me to grow as a person, and the magic I'm surrounded by each day will live on with me. </div>
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Although I can't be with my family this year on this holiday, I'm sure that it will still be a good one. </div>
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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! </div>
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Love, Lindsey </div>
lindseydcphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13979808468298032069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662215105443319891.post-86319389599847816872015-11-01T08:12:00.002-08:002016-02-05T08:41:18.685-08:00October in Disney Oh, autumn. One of my favorite times of the year. I love the crisp feeling in the air when the weather finally starts to cool down, watching the leaves change from green to orange, yellow, and red, going on hayrides with my friends, preparing for Halloween by decorating, getting costumes together and watching Halloween movies, and finally getting to wear leggings and boots. What's not to love about autumn?<br />
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This year was kind of different if you ask me. I still got to celebrate Halloween by watching movies, eating candy, and (kind of) dressing up. But the humidity and high temperatures didn't make it feel like it was October! In fact, in my mind, it still seems like summer, except stores are starting to sell seasonal items and Magic Kingdom is decorated for Halloween.<br />
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I didn't get to see the leaves change this year; the only ones I saw were fake ones (although still pretty!) decorating the streets of Magic Kingdom. They sure do a great job at making the park look festive.<br />
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I got to celebrate Oktoberfest at Biergarten, the German buffet restaurant at the Germany pavilion in Epcot, where it's Oktoberfest all year long! Delicious food and great entertainment.<br />
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I went to another Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party with my friend Sabrina, who came to visit me! Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is a special event at Disney that happens at the Magic Kingdom during selected dates in September and October. You have to have a separate ticket to be able to come to this event, because there are special events happening during the party. You can meet special characters, watch Halloween themed shows, parades, and fireworks, and more! Guests are also encouraged to come dress up in costume to help them get into the spirit. I got to view the Boo to You Parade for the second time as a guest (I get to watch it at work whenever I work one of the parties!), go trick or treating, met some characters (including Jack and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas, who only come out to visit during Halloween parties!) and enjoyed the overall atmosphere of the event :) </div>
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I went to Halloween Horror Nights over at Universal Studios and got super scared! The event takes place on select nights during September and October. Universal sets up a variety of themed haunted houses (such as The Walking Dead, Insidious, Freddy vs. Jason, etc.) and guests are able to walk through the houses and experience a spooky thrill! There are also performers walking around the park that scare people when they least expect it, performances throughout the night, and fun decorations! </div>
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I attended a special cast only event at Mickey's Retreat, which is a recreational facility only for cast members. It was a fall block party, where we were able to go trick or treating, meet characters, and there was a DJ, food trucks, and games and activities for families to enjoy! </div>
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Some friends and I got into the spirit by making cookies, carving pumpkins, and watching Halloween movies! </div>
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Lastly, I got to check something off my bucket list -- celebrate Halloween in Disney World! I had to work on the night of Halloween, which was fine because it was a Halloween party night and I got to watch the parade and fireworks. But before work, I spent some time playing at the park and getting into the Halloween spirit. Proudly wearing my Haunted Mansion shirt and Halloween Minnie ears, I rode Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, had a waffle from Sleepy Hollow and embraced spending the holiday at the Most Magical Place on Earth.<br />
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Although I missed out on a lot back home during this fall season, I have certainly experienced Halloween to its fullest potential at Disney. I don't regret being here during the holidays one bit because without the Disney College Program, I may have never been able to find the time to come to Disney World during October. Halloween at Disney is something really cool that I'm so happy I've gotten to experience. Thank you to all my co-workers who made working the parties so much fun and all the late nights completely worth it, and thank you to my friends here who have experienced all these fun things with me and helped me get into the Halloween spirit.<br />
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BOO TO YOU, and Happy Halloween my friends! Tonight is the last Halloween party of the season (which I have the chance to work, yay!), and tomorrow begins the Christmas season at Disney (because why not start celebrating Christmas? We like to do things early here at Disney if you couldn't tell). Super excited for what the next couple months entails!<br />
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Thank you to anyone who read this. I hope you all have a magical day!<br />
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-Lindseylindseydcphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13979808468298032069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662215105443319891.post-18260345999689404682015-10-08T20:16:00.001-07:002016-03-10T08:19:48.096-08:00Dealing with Homesickness Woah, I'm posting something within the same week of another post? Crazy right?! I actually had a day shift today, so I have the night off and I'm taking the time to do some laundry and getting my life together.<br />
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Like I've said before, life in Florida is pretty great. It still feels like summer because I'm not taking any classes and the weather is still warm. I have the opportunity to play in the parks whenever I want. I get to live on my own. I'm meeting so many new people. The list could go on and on about how awesome things are here!<br />
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However, life here is also really bittersweet. I'm having a great time here, but I also get hit with waves of homesickness. Not everyday, but there are days when I wake up and just feel sad.<br />
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Alright, alright. I'm being a <i>tad </i>bit over dramatic here, especially with the sad little Stitch gif. I live in <b>Disney World</b>! But I am a really big homebody--I thoroughly enjoy being home. It brings me a lot of comfort and even after having fun living away at school, I always enjoy coming home for the weekend. Home>anywhere else. And the hardest part about being homesick in Florida is that I can't just go home as I please.<br />
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Little things will remind me of home, like seeing families on vacation here together, or seeing a picture of a pug, or even seeing a car with a New Jersey license plate. I also miss certain foods from home that I can't get here (good bagels, pizza, Chinese food, fat sandwiches, and of course homemade meals). I think about these foods a lot mostly because I can't really cook so well and I miss eating good food! And I can talk on the phone with people from back home, but it's not the same as being in their presence.<br />
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A great way for me to deal with my homesickness is by going to the parks when I don't have to work. Keeping myself busy and distracted and constantly doing something helps me for sure. Tomorrow, I'm actually gonna go to the park by myself and take things at my own pace again. Doing that really does help me remember why I'm here. The program is truly an awesome experience, but it's not a walk in the park. The late hours, long shifts, feeling homesick, the struggle to balance a budget and learning to be independent can be hard sometimes. But going to the parks and being surrounded by the magic firsthand is a perfect reminder to why you are doing the program and how lucky you are to be here.<br />
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Thanks for reading and following along on my journey! I hope you all have a magical day and I'll see ya real soon!lindseydcphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13979808468298032069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662215105443319891.post-16600218559041619672015-10-04T12:52:00.003-07:002016-02-05T08:42:06.445-08:00September Update! <div style="text-align: center;">
Yikes, I can't believe it's been almost a month since my last post. Totally did not mean for that to happen. I guess it just means I'm having too much fun to sit down and write something. But what's even crazier is that I can't believe it's been over a month since I've been living in Florida! I feel like I was accepted into the Disney College Program just yesterday, and now I'm living the dream. </div>
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My life has completely changed within a month. Besides the obvious fact that I am now living in Florida and not New Jersey, I have started working for the Walt Disney company. If you don't see it on my Facebook or Instagram, I work merchandise on Main Street USA at Magic Kingdom! I feel really lucky to be working at Magic Kingdom. Not only is it my favorite park, but it is the epitome of Disney World. When people say they're going to Disney World for vacation, people automatically picture Cinderella's Castle and all of the unique attractions that are at Magic Kingdom. I have the pleasure of being able to look at Cinderella's Castle every single day, and let me tell you, it never gets old. I also have the luxury of getting to view every parade that comes by (that includes the Halloween parade, Boo to You!) and seeing Celebrate the Magic and Wishes at night. It's during those moments that make the late night shifts and long hours completely worth it. I've had to adjust working into the late hours of the night, something I've never had to do. And since I don't have my car here, I have to rely on the bus system that the DCP offers to its students. It can take me up to an hour or so to get home sometimes after my shift. I used to be a morning person (so much so that I used to start work at 7 am during my summers) but now I'm sleeping in to almost noon on days I don't start work until late. </div>
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I'm learning to become more independent. Yes I have lived on my own for four years while dorming at school, but I had all my meals cooked for me (thank you, dining halls) so I have never had to really shop for groceries or cook for myself for each meal. It's not hard to prepare meals for myself, it's more of remembering to cook for myself and pack each meal for work because I work through lunch and dinner a lot of the times. It's also different getting adjusted to eating at off times. Many times, I'll eat lunch or dinner at off times, and even if I've eaten dinner, I'll come home from work at midnight starving and wanting a fourth meal. </div>
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I also have never lived in an apartment, and while it's no different than the suites I've lived at at school, it's a bigger space and I have to keep up in doing my part to keep it neat. None of these things are hard to do, but it's more about the time management that I'm finding to be an adjustment. "Adult-ing" is not always fun, especially when on your days off, you either want to catch up on sleep or go play in the parks and explore. However, I'm liking this learning opportunity and the way it is making me become a more independent person. </div>
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I have met so many wonderful people so far on my program too. My roommates are all so awesome. We are from different parts of the country but we get along really well and I'm so glad I'm able to live with them. I have also met really great people that I work with, as well as interacting with guests at work. The opportunities I've gotten to meet people from other places is such a blessing because I'm learning so much about other people and the world around me. It's an opportunity I could only get on an experience like the Disney College Program. </div>
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It's only October 4th but I've already done so much! I have plenty of other things I still want to do, but here has been my past month in pictures!!! From Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, to Disney food, to Hogwarts, to character meet and greets to Epcot Food and Wine Festival, this has been my life so far! </div>
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So to conclude my September post, I'd just like to say that I absolutely love living here. Despite the times when I feel sad or get homesick which happens a lot, I have awesome friends here to distract me, and then I have Disney World in my backyard to explore. There is nothing more I could ask for and I cannot wait to see what the next three months bring! Let's hope I do a better job at updates so I don't have to make super long posts like this again haha.</div>
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So Thursday, September 3rd was my Traditions. When starting any new job, its newest employees must go through an orientation of some sort before they can begin training. Disney has an orientation too, except it is so much more than that. At Traditions, Disney introduces you to the heritage and history of the Disney company, what they expect of their cast members, how we all play a part in the future of Disney, and welcoming you to their big family. </div>
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I can't really share too much of what happened but Traditions was a very emotional experience, especially for a huge Disney fan like myself. It kept hitting me while I was sitting there at Disney University that I am now a part of this amazing company. </div>
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We received our Disney name tags that has our college on them which was a big moment because I always imagined having one of my own. As a Cast Member, when you are in costume, you're required to wear your name tag. Underneath your name has your hometown on it, and it's always really interesting to read where everyone is from. If you are on the college program, they put your college/university underneath your name instead. </div>
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After completing Traditions, we got our company IDs which meant that we are able to go into any Disney park for free! Naturally, we went right to Magic Kingdom! I was able to go on so many rides as well as meeting up with some of my campers from my summer job, watching Wishes and went to Columbia Harbour House for dinner! </div>
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Monday, August 31, 2015 marked the beginning of my Disney College Program! My check-in time was at 9:30 am. Check-in was super smooth despite the thick Florida air we endured while standing outside in line. We were given program guides as well as our housing information and where we will be working! I got all the roommates I wanted and I'm so incredibly happy about that. I also found out that I will be working at MAGIC KINGDOM! More specifically, Main Street USA! I am the happiest camper -- Magic Kingdom is exactly where I wanted to work, so thank you Disney for making my dreams come true! </div>
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I was able to move into my apartment and settle in before I had to move on to Casting. My room comes with its own bathroom and a walk-in closet. I plan on taking pictures/videos when everything is all cleaned up and once we're completely moved in. It's slowly starting to feel like home! </div>
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Casting went smooth as well; there, we filled out important paperwork such as I-9 forms and got our fingerprints and our first schedule for training. It was very exciting to be at Casting because they have really nice pictures all over the place of characters and of people that work for the company loving their job. </div>
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After Casting, I came back to the apartment and we relaxed and finished unpacking our rooms. By the time it hit evening, we realized how hungry we were and so Kelsey, Lo, Olivia and I headed over to Downtown Disney (or Disney Springs now) for dinner! We decided on the T-Rex Cafe, which is just like the Rainforest Cafe except it is dinosaur themed. I had a lot of fun there; the animatronic dinosaurs are very interactive. I enjoyed the Mastadon Stuffed Chicken and I was really proud of myself for not just ordering a cheeseburger haha. I was also able to check this off my Disney dining bucket list! </div>
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That was my first official day on the Disney College Program! Check-in day is long and tiring so for any future CP's reading this -- make sure you get a good night's sleep before! However, the next couple days before Traditions, there isn't really that much to do. We had a housing meeting on Tuesday and then I was completely free until I had Traditions on Thursday morning (which I'll elaborate more on in a later post). The first few days give you a great opportunity to settle into your new apartment, get to know your roommates and anything else you please. </div>
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To spare you with the long details of our 15+ hour road trip down to Florida, I'll sum it up really quickly. After getting set back from some traffic, we were put a bit behind schedule and had to spend the night in North Carolina rather than South Carolina. Not a bad thing, it just meant we had more driving to do on Saturday. We made it to our hotel, Disney's Pop Century, around 7:20 on Saturday, August 29th and we pretty much just checked in, ate dinner and relaxed in the room.<br />
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We tried going on as many rides as possible. The highlights of my day were riding the Jurassic Park ride twice (thank you to my poncho for coming in handy!), checking out Harry Potter World, and meeting Barney the Dinosaur. Harry Potter World was incredible. I'm not a fan of the books, but I've seen the movies and I have a huge respect for them, so being there made it feel like I was in the movies. The detail they paid attention to was what made it feel like I was walking along the same path as Harry and his friends. If you ever get a chance to, make sure you get to Gringott's, the Hogwarts Express (which connects you from Universal to Islands of Adventure) and my personal favorite, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. I'm excited to explore the two parks, as well as City Walk, in more depth with my new friends that I make on the program!</div>
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After spending the whole day in Universal, Kelsey and I met up with three of our potential roommates: Lauren, Lo, and Natalie! We met up at Trader Sam's at the Polynesian and had a great time chatting and getting to know one another in person. Then we enjoyed some dole whip while watching Wishes from the hotel. It was such a nice way to begin our program and I'm so excited to spend the next four months with everyone!</div>
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Thank you all so much for reading! Tomorrow morning is check-in. I can't believe it's all starting!! </div>
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Hope you all have a magical day and I'll see ya real soon.</div>
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Today is the big day! The moment I've been waiting for my whole life. I leave the comfort of my home, a place I've been familiar with for 22 years, to head to the Most Magical Place on Earth for four months. It's time to begin a new chapter in my life, one that will be filled with new experiences and emotions. It has been crazy hard saying "see you later" to my loved ones, but I know that in just four short months this will all be over. In about less than an hour, I'm going to head down to my roommate Kelsey's house, and from there, we will begin the long roadtrip to Orlando. I have no idea how long it'll take to get there, but we plan on spending the night in South Carolina and then continuing our way on Saturday. </div>
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This is probably the last post I'll be making until I'm in Florida. I can't wait to update everyone on my travels. I've never been on a roadtrip this long before so wish me luck on my sanity! </div>
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lindseydcphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13979808468298032069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662215105443319891.post-52003325547068441722015-08-23T13:56:00.000-07:002016-02-05T08:45:41.193-08:00NervesHey guys!<br />
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It is unbelievable how quickly this past summer has gone. In just eight days, I will be checking in at Vista Way (the center of Disney housing) and beginning my Disney College Program. It's amazing to think that it's already been over six (very long) months since I first got accepted, and now check-in is right around the corner.<br />
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This program has been something I have always wanted to do. As a little girl growing up and visiting Walt Disney World, I always dreamed of working for Disney. All the cast members look like they're having such a fun time, and I always wondered what it would be like on the other end -- making magic for guests rather than receiving it. And what is better than getting to go to the Most Magical Place on Earth whenever I want? While I am so enthusiastic about beginning my new adventure and ready to dive into the magic, there is a lot of things lingering on my mind. <br />
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The past couple weeks have been an emotional roller coaster for me, dealing with things as well as the reality of my departure date quickly approaching and smacking me in the face. My life is about to change <i>completely</i>. For starters, I am moving to a completely different part of the country. I have lived out of New Jersey before (in Pennsylvania for part of my college career) but never anywhere out of the northeast. Florida has a completely different culture than I'm used to, and I will also have to adjust to living in a new climate (yay for Florida humidity and random downpours!). One of the hardest parts will be not being able to come home during my program. The longest I've been away from home has been a month, and even just a month is difficult for me. I am being completely honest here when I say I'm really scared of dealing with homesickness while I'm on this program for four months.<br />
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Another difficult thing I'm prepared for is having to be away from my family for the holidays. I have never missed a Thanksgiving or Christmas with my family, and although I knew what I was getting into when I applied for the fall program, it is still something difficult I'll have to deal with. I am so lucky to get to spend the holiday season at Disney, but I also expect for it to be a difficult time for me as well. I'm really glad that my best friend Erin will also be on the program at the same time as me, so we will be able to get through it together.<br />
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Lastly, being apart from my family and friends and my dog this whole time is going to be a killer. I won't get to see my brother and my dog until January. That is so hard for me to grasp. Lately, within this past month especially, I've come to realize how lucky I am to have all of these special people in my life that care for me, are there for me and would do anything for me. If you are one of those special people, I love you and I'll miss you so much.<br />
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While I'm nervous to start this new journey because of these reasons above, I won't let it stop me from having the best time of my life. I've been wanting to do this since I was little and I'm so lucky to have been chosen to be a part of this amazing internship. It's going to help me pave the path for a successful career, and I will make memories from it that will last a lifetime.<br />
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Thanks for reading this. I hope you all have a magical day and I'll see ya real soon!<br />
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I'm so excited! My roommate Kelsey and I are staying on Disney's property before our DCP check-in. We booked our hotel just last week. I just received the magic bands that we'll use for our stay!<br />
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For those that don't know what <b>magic bands</b> are, or don't know how they work, they are pretty much an all-in-one device that makes your Disney vacation a heck of a lot easier. They help you connect all the things that you plan out for your trip from <b>My Disney Experience</b>. My Disney Experience is your online Disney vacation planner -- your reservations, accommodations, itinerary, Fast Passes, etc are all booked and found on there.<br />
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Once your My Disney Experience is connected to your magic band, the magic band works as your resort key, tickets to the parks, Fast Passes for rides, and you can even connect your credit card on there to buy merchandise and food. Super nifty!<br />
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From my past two experiences with the magic band, I have found them to be quite comfortable and easy to manage. You can adjust the size of the band and can customize the colors online. At the parks, you can buy cute accessories to decorate your magic band with if you so choose. One of the greatest things about the magic bands are that they're water proof! Don't worry about getting caught in a Florida downpour while wearing one -- and don't even bother taking it off before taking a dip in the pool! They're called <u>magic </u>bands for a reason LOL.<br />
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I'm so excited to wear my latest magic band to Disney and hope to collect all the colors they offer!<br />
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I hope you have a magical day and I'll see ya real soon!<br />
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<br />lindseydcphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13979808468298032069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662215105443319891.post-51179621690261837592015-08-01T06:58:00.002-07:002015-08-01T06:58:47.469-07:0030 Days Pre Check-In Thoughts Hello everyone,<br />
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Today is August 1, 2015. In 27 days, my roommate Kelsey and I will begin our roadtrip to the Sunshine Stage. And in 30 days is the Disney College Program check-in date for August 31st arrivals!<br />
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Now that I'm in the final month of being home surrounded by the people I care about, it's really beginning to sink in that I'll be leaving very soon. It's unbelievable how fast time has flown the past couple months. I feel like I'm in a mad scramble to see as many people as I can before I leave and spending as much time as I can with the people closest to me. It's crazy that I've already said some goodbyes to people, like some close college friends that live far from my hometown that I won't get to see until next year. There's no time to waste because before I know it, it'll be time to load up the car and head south for the fall.<br />
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I'm experiencing a mix of emotions at this current state. I'm so excited to begin my journey with Disney and ready to experience all the magic and find out my work location/meet new friends, nervous about the unknown and the uncertainty, sad to leave people I care about behind and not being able to see them for a long time, overwhelmed with how little time I have left to prepare, a little scared to live completely on my own (I don't count my experiences dorming at school), and a lot more. I guess these are all completely normal things to feel and I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way.<br />
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So for now, I will continue to spend a lot of time with the people I care about, eat as many Jersey bagels, pizza and disco fries before I go, and slowly (or maybe quickly) get ready for Disney.<br />
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I hope you all have a magical day, and I'll see ya real soon!<br />
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<3 Lindseylindseydcphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13979808468298032069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662215105443319891.post-30043513709664955312015-06-27T08:58:00.001-07:002015-06-27T08:58:16.627-07:00We've Got A Lot To Do! ...Is it one lump or two?<br />
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Today, I checked my Disney College Program countdown and realized I have 65 days until check-in! SIXTY FIVE DAYS. Which means in 62 days, my roommate Kelsey and I will be making the road trip down to Florida! 62 days sounds like a lot of time left, but with my busy summer schedule, I'm beginning to worry that I won't have nearly as much time to prepare as I would like. I work Monday through Friday for 11 hours each day. When I get home, I either pass out or have plans immediately after work. And on the weekends, I try to maintain my social life by going out with friends.<br />
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So what exactly do I even need to do to prepare?<br />
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Obviously I need to pack. But there's tons of things I need to buy -- my Traditions outfit, professional clothing, my Halloween costumes, things for the apartment, new clothes and possibly a new camera. Then when everything is bought, I have to organize them and get them ready to take down. All while packing as lightly as possible so everything can fit into Kelsey's car.<br />
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Am I stressed? You could say that. But excited for sure! I guess I should start preparing....now!<br />
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I hope you all have a magical day, and I'll see ya real soon! :)<br />
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Lindsey<br />
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<br />lindseydcphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13979808468298032069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662215105443319891.post-15796738798271519402015-06-13T19:22:00.001-07:002015-06-13T19:22:24.401-07:00Disney College Program Fall 2015 Application Process Hey lovely people,<br />
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I have many family and friends wondering about how I applied to the Disney College Program, or perhaps there are some Disney College Program hopefuls out there that want to apply to the program that want to hear about someone's application experiences. I'm more than happy to share my application process here!<br />
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You can read about the Disney College Program extensively here to save you all some time: http://cp.disneycareers.com/en/default/ I will mainly be discussing my process in this post. This was the first and only time I have applied for the Disney College Program, so this is my only experience applying.<br />
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When I decided that I wanted to seriously apply and participate for the Disney College Program, I researched which program would be suited best for me. Applicants have the option to choose from four programs: Fall, Fall Advantage, Spring, and Spring Advantage. The Fall Advantage and Spring Advantage programs include the summer months. I knew I didn't want to work during the extra months because 1) I felt like that would be too long for me to be away from home and 2) I have a summer job that I love and have been working there for some time now, and wouldn't want to be away from that job. So I then had to choose between Spring and Fall. I wanted to choose Fall because there is so much going on then -- they have the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, and more unique festivities. That all sounded like a lot of fun for me, especially since I've never been to Disney for the holidays. But knowing that I'd be away from home for the holidays had me thinking, maybe I should just do the Spring program instead. I eventually talked myself into deciding that although I'll be homesick for Thanksgiving and Christmas, participating in the Fall Program would be the most exciting for me.<br />
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Applications for the Fall/Fall Advantage program usually drop in late January/early February. So the semester before, I did tons of extra research on the application process and started gathering practice interview questions incase I made it to the phone interview. This definitely helped me a lot by preparing a few months early a little at a time.<br />
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Sometime in January, I joined the Disney College Program Fall/Fall Advantage 2015 Facebook group to stay in the know about all things DCP Fall 2015 related. I wanted to know right away when the applications dropped because I wanted to apply on the first day.<br />
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Applications dropped on January 26th, a week earlier than I thought it would. Of course, I applied right away. About an hour later, I got my "Thank You For Applying" email. It was getting real!<br />
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An hour after I got that email, still on January 26th, I got the email that I was selected to participate in the web based interview. Everyone is required to participate in the WBI before moving on to a phone interview. This web based interview checks to see if you are a strong enough candidate for the program.<br />
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I remember freaking out in class as snow was falling from the sky, too excited to pay attention and so happy that I was selected just to fill out my WBI. I raced back to my dorm after class and in a quiet environment (thanks to my roommate for leaving the room so I could answer the questions in peace!) took my WBI.<br />
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After taking my WBI, which took about 20 minutes give or take, I saw that I had passed and was moving on to the phone interview! I was shaking with relief and also nerves - the real deal was about to happen! That same day, January 26th, I selected the date of my phone interview, which I chose for January 30th at 11:15 AM. I figured the sooner I had the interview, the better. It meant less time for me to sit anxiously thinking about it.<br />
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The next few days, I anxiously prepared myself for the interview. Special shout out to my friends and my parents for keeping me sane during those moments, and for doing mock interviews with me. I probably would have lost it without you!<br />
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The night before my phone interview, I wrote some of my favorite inspiring Disney quotes on post it notes and hung them above my desk where I would be sitting during my interview. I thought that it would help calm my nerves a bit during my interview, and I can say it did! I also tried to go to bed at a reasonable hour, but I mostly ended up tossing and turning in my sleep.<br />
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I woke up way before my alarm went off that morning because I was so nervous. I went over all my questions a few more times to refresh my memory. I listened to some Disney music that morning too, to remind myself why I chose to do the program in the first place. An hour before interview time, I just sat in my desk, waiting.<br />
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My interview happened a few minutes after the time I selected, which had me freaking out because I thought they forgot about me haha. Obviously that wasn't the case. When my interviewer called, I made sure to write down their name right as they told me so I could refer to their name during my interview and wouldn't forget. That's probably one of the best DCP phone interview tips I can give -- make sure you write down their name and call them by name during the interview! It's professional and respectful to the person who is interviewing you.<br />
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Around midnight on January 31st, I got the Thank You For Interviewing email. And that was the last email I got for awhile because now it was time to play the waiting game.<br />
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On February 19th, at 4:48 PM, I got my acceptance email! I was sitting in the student center eating dinner before my night class when I found out. I was in such disbelief. The second wave of acceptances had happened that day but I thought it all ended after lunch. I figured I wasn't going to be a part of that acceptance wave that day. So I was clearly not expecting to get this glorious acceptance email!<br />
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So there you have it! My very first time applying to the Disney College Program and I got in the first try. I honestly feel so blessed and certainly very thankful for this incredible opportunity. I can't wait to share my memories with everyone along the way! </div>
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I've gone MIA yet again from this blog, and I didn't really mean for that to happen. To be honest, nothing much has happened recently that is Disney College Program related. Since my last post, my spring semester has ended, my school year job ended, I started an online summer class, I've been desperately trying to find work before my full time summer job begins at he end of June, and I've been trying to hangout with my home friends as much as possible.<br />
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So, with my DCP check-in being 87 days away now (!!!!!!), I decided I want to start taking my blog a little more seriously, as well as my YouTube channel. I want to become a more active blogger and vlogger. My goal is to make a post once a week on here, and to upload one video a week on my Youtube Channel (search LindseyDCP on YouTube to find me!). I really want to capture everything before, during, and after my program. There's no better time to start than now!<br />
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You can expect to see my next blog post sometime next week! Sorry this post has been really boring, but I promise they'll get more interesting (especially once I'm down in Florida!).<br />
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I hope everyone has a magical day and I'll see ya real soon!<br />
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Well, it's been about a month since my last post. I did not mean to disappear like that! I'm so sorry! School has been pretty crazy, and when I'm not in class or doing homework, I'm at work or trying to relax. I'll do my best to post not as spread apart like this. Not that anyone is probably reading this anyway lol. I just really want to have something to look back on from my program so I'd better practice posting more often!<br />
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Day 5 was Epcot! We went during the Flower and Garden Festival. The park is gorgeous enough, but with the beautiful plants and flowers they add, it's even more beautiful.<br />
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I met Mickey at Epcot and let me just tell you, it was an emotional time haha. I had my "I'm celebrating my DCP" button on and Mickey was SO excited. I said I'd be working for him really shortly. He started jumping up and down and gave me the biggest hug. I told him I would see him real soon (pun intended) and I wanted to cry from the Disney feels lol. Mickey is the best. </div>
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Marina and I spent most of the day "traveling around the world" at the World Showcase. Definitely my favorite part of Epcot and the reason why I love coming back.<br />
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We ate dinner at one of my favorite Disney restaurants, Beaches and Cream! I got the grilled cheese and you're probably thinking, wow, out of everything they had, you got a grilled cheese? NO. This is the BEST grilled cheese I've ever had. It was a blend of six cheeses and was just so soft and delicious. I can't wait to go to Beaches and Cream on the reg during my program. </div>
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Thanks for giving this blog some attention! I am excited for my program to actually start so I can document some really awesome stuff. In the mean time, here's some more from my Disney World spring break trip!<br />
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Day 3 was a day off from the parks and a day to rejuvenate at the pool/hotel. It was honestly much needed! Day 1, I was running on three hours of sleep and then Day 2 consisted of a full day at Magic Kingdom. So clearly I had some resting to do! I enjoyed sleeping in and tanning by the pool.<br />
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Then we headed to Fort Wildneress because we had reservations at Hoop Dee Doo Revue for dinner! I'd never been to Fort Wilderness before so it was really exciting checking out this part of Disney's property. It is a campground, so people can bring their campers with them or sleep in cabins. There is horseback riding, trails for hiking, volleyball courts, playgrounds and more. Although it is a campground, I still felt like we were on Disney's property and could feel the magic there. </div>
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Dinner was awesome! For those that do not know, Hoop Dee Doo Revue is one of Disney's most popular dinner shows. You can expect to enjoy a night of entertainment and delicious food here! The actors put on a great Western themed show with slapstick style comedy. There is singing, dancing and lots of audience interaction. Dinner is all you can eat salad (not pictured), barbecued ribs, fried chicken, corn, beans and mashed potatoes. Everything was delicious! Hoop Dee Doo was well worth my money and I plan on returning here during my program! </div>
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Day 4 of the trip was Hollywood Studios! Fun fact, sometimes I still call it MGM. I didn't really start calling it Hollywood Studios until my trip there last year; I was just so used to calling the park MGM! </div>
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It was a fun filled day of going on rides! </div>
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A great day for eating... (we went to Pizza Planet, Sci-Fi Dine In and I got a popcorn bucket wahoo!) </div>
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And bought the cutest pair of ears EVER! All of Ariel's sea friends from The Voyage of the Little Mermaid told me I needed them, so I listened and bought them. </div>
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It was an overall successful day at Hollywood Studios! I have a huge love for this park. Maybe because I love the whole behind the scenes feel of Hollywood, but it's really just such a fun place. I think it would be super cool place to be placed for work there. Some of the costumes I saw were super cute and I sincerely love the atmosphere of the park!</div>
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Anyway, stay tuned to read about the last two days of my trip! I'll probably break those into two parts but we'll see. Thanks so much for reading my post and for following along with my Disney College Program journey (or the beginning of it, at least). </div>
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Have a magical day and I'll see ya real soon soon! </div>
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Love, Lindsey :) </div>
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I took a trip to Walt Disney World for spring break this year! Back in January, I was really bummed I didn't have any plans for spring break. We've had a really cold winter and I really wanted to get away from that and escape to somewhere warm for a week. I had gone to Disney on my spring break last year and since I knew I was applying to the DCP, I thought that maybe I should visit somewhere different this spring break. I thought really hard about a few different options, but realized the places I wanted to go to would be extremely expensive or would be difficult to get around because of transportation since I'm not old enough to rent a car. So my friend Marina and I decided to go to Disney!<br />
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We stayed at the All Star Music Resort!<br />
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Last year we stayed at All Star Movies. I just need to stay at All Star Sports to say I've stayed at all the All Star hotels! I've developed a special place in my heart for these hotels. They're so fun and brightly decorated, and best of all, affordable. If you're looking to take a trip to Disney World and would like to stay on property, definitely check out one of the All Star hotels. I could honestly just stay at the hotels and still have a fun time! There were two pools at All Star Music, an arcade, picnic areas, a bar, a food court with tons of options, and fun recreational activities like pool games and movie nights by the pool! We actually caught Monsters Inc at All Star Sports one night!<br />
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Our first day consisted of going to Downtown Disney, eating at Earl of Sandwich and Ghiradelli's, shopping, swimming, and eating pizza and wings from the hotel for dinner.<br />
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The next day was Magic Kingdom! It is always super emotional going to Magic Kingdom -- it just is the image of pure Disney magic and I always feel so happy when I'm there. It makes me feel like a child again and I honestly feel so carefree when I'm there. This time was even more special because I have now been accepted to the Disney College Program so I know now that I get to work for this amazing company in the very near future.<br />
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So many magical things happened that day. For one, I tried my very first Dole Whip! After years of going on vacation to Disney, I have finally tasted it and now LOVE it! I was celebrating my birthday on this trip, and the people at Aloha Isle saw my birthday button and said the Dole Whip was on them. So magical! It made me so happy to have been recognized like that and it made my first Dole Whip a lot more special. I really appreciated that. I will be eating plenty of these on my College Program!<br />
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I met Princess Tiana for the first time and she was the sweetest! She saw my DCP Acceptance button and said, "Welcome to the family!" It really hit me in that moment that I was getting to work for Walt Disney World. She said that she hoped she would see me around more often, and I told her I would definitely be visiting her a lot when I come back in August!<br />
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Couldn't complete a trip to Magic Kingdom without lunch at Peco's Bill!<br />
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I don't want this post to get too long so I'm going to stop here and continue talking about the rest of my trip in another post. I just thought it would be fun to share about my most recent Disney trip, and I'm happy to have this blog so that I can look back someday and remember all my wonderful Disney memories!<br />
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I hope you all have a magical day and I'll see ya real soon :)<br />
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