Day 2.

       Today was my second day of actual Resort Bus Greeter Training.  Before I begin, let me explain to you how I started my day.  The first bus to EPCOT (where I meet to be deployed), is supposed to leave my housing area at 540a. We are supposed to be there 15 minutes before the bus departs just to be safe. I arrived happily at 530a (yes, 5 minutes late... but what bus driver would leave 10 minutes early?) I stood and waited and waited and waited.  540a came and passed.  The next bad sign was when my roommate Doug arrived for his bus at 550a. In fact, he got on his bus before my bus even arrived.  Finally an EPCOT bus arrived at 600a, which was actually scheduled for 600a. I hopped on the bus with other ECPOT cast members and greeters.  I was supposed to start work at 630a.  The bus did not get there in time.  As soon as it stopped, I hopped off and rushed to the time clock area to check in then rush across to where I needed to be for work.  Luckily all the other greeters were also late, so my 9 minute late check in was removed and it was approved for being late.
           After this whirlwind of a morning, training was as exciting as it was yesterday.  Today we got to visit Disney's Boardwalk Resort, Disney's Yacht Club, Disney's Beach Club, The Swan, The Dolphin, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Disney's Pop Century Resort, the NEW Disney's Art of Animation Resort, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and the All Star Resorts.  It's really amazing to be a transportation cast member.  My trainer Mike explained to me how greeters aren't like any other cast member who works at a specific hotel or at a theme park.  Instead of the same thing or same area everyday, greeters can work at various resorts throughout the week.  Plus we get to interact with people all the time, sometimes for a while and not just for a minute or two like you might in a theme park.
        Soon it was time for some practice on what I learned about being a greeter yesterday and today.  Mike took me to bus greet at the All Star Sports resort.  THERE WERE SO MANY PEOPLE! I had to ensure that everyone was safe and behind the lines for smooth and safe bus transportation to the theme parks.  Luckily no one was grouchy about stepping back or waiting for a bus.  I was so nervous, and I'll get to do more practice tomorrow.
        For lunch today at one of the cafeterias, I ate an extremely large salad.  It was originally weighed, but since I put it on the styrofoam plate and not a container, it was a max out weight.  It was awfully nice of the woman who suggested that idea to me.  I could load my plate with as much salad that I could fit for a nice low price of $5.49.  What a deal!
         Thanks for reading! =D Until next time... o o
                                                                      O      <--- Fail attempt at a Mickey. =(

Magical Moment?

        Today was my first day of training to be a Walt Disney World Resort Greeter!  I got to go to five different resorts today and visit.  We first went to Fort Wilderness Campground, then we proceeded to the Wilderness Lodge.  Next we visited the Polynesian Resort.  We stopped for a short lunch in the break room at the Polynesian. We hopped on the monorail to proceed to the Grand Floridian Resort.  It was such a beautiful resort.  Finally we took the monorail back to the Contemporary Resort.
        I don't know if this was a magical moment or not, but to me it was.  It was only my first day and I was able to interact with a guest!  My trainer Mike and I met a woman, her mother and her son at Fort Wilderness.  Mike started to have a conversation with the two older woman and I decided to bend down and talk with the little boy.  Sadly I didn't get his name.  I told him that I was from Hawaii, and asked him what he was going to do today, or what he wanted to do.  He wanted to finish an attraction at the Magic Kingdom and get some Dole Whip.  I explained to him how if he comes to Hawaii he could still enjoy that very same Dole Whip.  Soon it was time to leave and we said our goodbyes.  Before he left, the little boy came up to me and GAVE ME A HUG! This might not seem like a big deal to most, because I'm just a normal cast member, not a friend of a character or anything. But to me, it was the greatest moment so far.  I was able to have a short 5 minute conversation with the little boy and he gave me a hug, on my first day!  If this wasn't a magical moment, then I'm excited to actually see what a magical moment is.
       Thank you again for taking the time to read my blog. =) I'm trying to update at least once a week, and hopefully that will continue. =D Thanks again!

Day 3 =)

Hello! It's day 3 of my Disney College Program.  I arrived on Tuesday, went through the whirlwind day of check in and made it to today.   Yesterday we had an extremely interesting Housing welcome session and today we have the day off today.  It's strange to live on my own (well with roommates of course), but I never realized the actual cost of groceries to keep you going for more than a couple of days.  Luckily one of my roommate's girlfriend had a Costco card so we were able to shop in bulk for our grocery items.  Tomorrow I have Traditions class at 8 am.  The bus actually leaves housing at 645 am!!!  Saturday is the day I am waiting for.  My first day of Transportation training! That's all for now. =) Again, thanks for reading.

Hello from Patterson Court in Orlando!

As I am writing, I am currently sitting in my apartment in Patterson Court for the Disney College Program Interns.  It's a nice and spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom apartment.  Each bedroom has it's own bathroom, and there are two people per room.  Not too bad huh? Today was a long and tiring day.  I flew in at 530 this morning, got to the housing to stand in line at 630.  630 AM!!!!! The line snaked as you would expect a Disney line to, but we got through it in about 2 hours.  =)

The Day is Here!!!

Today is the day! Very excited and nervous at the same time. Hopefully I can continue blogging when I get there. =) Thanks for reading.

ONE WEEK!

Hello there... Let me just say... ONE MORE WEEK!!! Soooooo excited and scared at the same time.  Here's to hopefully continuing blogging when I get there, although from what I hear, they work you like a horse. That's it for now. =)

The day is coming!

In just two short weeks I'll be at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida! It's hard to imagine that just last month I couldn't wait for the day to arrive, and soon it will be here.  It hasn't hit me yet that I won't be here in Hawaii, but this will truly be an adventure of a lifetime and I'm definitely looking forward to it.  I hope to continue posting, and also continue once I'm there.  As my email said, See Ya Real Soon!. :D