The Disney Way is not just for the guests. From the person
in charge of luggage at Vista Way to the guy that just came to help us with our
internet, every single person has been nice, friendly and accommodating. The
check-in process was as simple and smooth as could be. The long line of excited
college kids wound through the black ropes in anticipation for the rest of the
day. We were greeted by cast members making sure we all had the right
documentation and a name tag (worn over our hearts…it’s the little details that
I love).
The
first stop was housing. Chatham Square, one bedroom, was on the top of my list
when I had to list my options on the housing website a few days ago and that is
exactly what I got! After getting my housing ID I walked back outside to get my
official placement and role. I already knew that I would be a character
attendant, but I was dying to know where. No one could tell me! Everyone kept
assuming I would just be floating around from park to park, which I was totally
fine with. After going over guidelines for the next few days, we filled out
employment paperwork and were told to be at the casting buses at a certain
time, which gave me a few hours off.
I
headed back to the luggage room to collect my things and figure out how to get
to my apartment. The guy was super sweet and gave me awesome directions! Everyone
else at the bus stop was waiting for the casting bus so I looked a little
strange standing there with all my luggage…until another girl came up with all
her stuff as well. Yay a friend! Once the bus got there we started talking and
realized that we are roommates. Yay rommie! And being that it is a one bedroom,
we are the only ones in our apartment! Super easy! We got along right away and
I was happy to have an instant friend!
At noon
I finally got to casting! Casting is where they take care of all the employment
paperwork and make sure you are ready to begin Traditions (which is training).
The building felt magical. It was the first time I was actually on Disney
property as a cast member. Some of the building is open to guests so we too
were allowed to take pictures (which I didn’t because I was just enjoying the
view for myself), the rest of the building was strictly for cast members only. I-9
forms were filled out and filed and finger prints were taken and I was done. It
was not until I got to the I-9 form person that he finally told me that the
letter combination in front of my role meant Animal Kingdom. Yay Animal Kingdom
character attendant!
Once I
braved the afternoon rain storm, I was free for the rest of the day. My
roommate and I headed to Walmart to get the essentials. After our adventure we
met up with some other friends we had met earlier in the day and had a relaxing
evening. This week’s schedule: Housing meeting, Traditions, and role
training….and exploring a little more of Orlando.
Having
a great time so far and I can’t wait to get into my role and into the parks!
More updates to come! Cheers to the beginning of an awesome semester. Best
wishes to all those back on campus at McDaniel with their first week of
classes! Strong start Green Terror!
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| Chatham Apartment |
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| Outside the casting building! |
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| Perfect additions to the apartment! |
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