Yesterday was my first day of work. My trainer is Lindsay! She is really good! She keeps saying I pick up things really easy... But I reckon it will get harder when I'm on my own in three days time! There is quite a bit to know about all the ways Guests can pay and how they can get their items shipped to their resort hotel gift shops or to the front of the park.
I finished off by closing cart and watching a little bit of illuminations! I learnt how to count the tills up. Its easy as pie! And pie IS easy lol!
Today I started at 9am! Woo hoo!!! I learnt how to open. And at morning meeting I got given a pin to give away to a guest. It was fun!
I learnt more about refunding items and exchanging items, and I got to serve a few people. Its nice to share your culture with guests. I had a guest say that his parents were from Middlesbrough (which is just over the river from Stockton-on-Tees).
I finnished at half 5 and went to see Tracey, Ashley, and Julia and we went to olive garden. Then we came home and watched all but the last ten minutes of Juno... Now that Traceys laptop has frozen we are waiting for it to load.
See ya soon folks!
Hey everyone. My name is James and on the 9th of September 2008 I went to work for The Walt Disney Company at The Walt Disney World Resort. After extending and finishing my contract in October 2009, I applied to work for the Disney Cruise Line section of the company. After hearing the great news that I had got the job, I decided to start this blog up again so you can all follow me on my journey with The Walt Disney Company.
Saturday 20 September 2008
Thursday 18 September 2008
Tonight was most probably the best night of my life!
So we went to Hollywood Studios. We walked down to the cafe outside the theatre of the stars where beauty and the beast plays... We grabbed some food and then went to see this amazing band I like to call... RETURN 2 ZERO!!!
We were watching them and it all felt real! The fact that I could watch them play for the next 10 some odd days!
Anyways, I'd been talking to Marshall on facebook so he kinda knew I was coming, and when he came over our side of the stage I waved frantically at him. He looked... took a while to register... And said "Hi James!" I felt like a screaming fan! lol. It was AMAZING!!!
Then I managed to get Casey on tower of terror! It was really good and I was sooo proud that she went out of her comfort zone to ride it with me.
Next we went on rock 'n' rollercoaster! We went in the single rider line and I sat next to some CPs! It was cool.
Went to see Fantasmic next! It was cool but the boat still didn't come round :o( boo!!!
We went to say goodbye to grandma as she is going home tomorrow... I'm really going to miss her LOADS!!!
Then we walked round to the boardwalk... We watched a juggler... And then went to the place where beaches and cream is, and walked along the beach and watched a movie on a big screen n sat on deck chairs. It was sooo beautiful sitting there looking across the water. I left like I was home!
I'll try to update soon!
Chow for now!
TOTALLY!!!
We were watching them and it all felt real! The fact that I could watch them play for the next 10 some odd days!
Anyways, I'd been talking to Marshall on facebook so he kinda knew I was coming, and when he came over our side of the stage I waved frantically at him. He looked... took a while to register... And said "Hi James!" I felt like a screaming fan! lol. It was AMAZING!!!
Then I managed to get Casey on tower of terror! It was really good and I was sooo proud that she went out of her comfort zone to ride it with me.
Next we went on rock 'n' rollercoaster! We went in the single rider line and I sat next to some CPs! It was cool.
Went to see Fantasmic next! It was cool but the boat still didn't come round :o( boo!!!
We went to say goodbye to grandma as she is going home tomorrow... I'm really going to miss her LOADS!!!
Then we walked round to the boardwalk... We watched a juggler... And then went to the place where beaches and cream is, and walked along the beach and watched a movie on a big screen n sat on deck chairs. It was sooo beautiful sitting there looking across the water. I left like I was home!
I'll try to update soon!
Chow for now!
TOTALLY!!!
Wednesday 17 September 2008
We goin' straight tooooo the wild wild west!
Ok sorry for the late update I've been mega busy over the past few days.
Sunday I had Merchentainment. It was good to start with... We learnt more about the currency and which presidents are on the different notes. And then we used computerized cash registers. They seem pretty easy to use. Then I went for some "real canadian" food with my canadian girls, it was nice. Kinda like cheese and chips... But not lol. Then I went to sleep.
Monday I had my discovery day. We basically went round EPCOT and got told some trivia. My trainer asked the group how many pannels were on space ship earth... I was like... 11 thousand, 2 hundred, and... Well I mixed up the 4 and the 3 lol. But thanks Skipper Lou if you read this :D
We rode on space ship earth after that. It was a good day... I went to UK Lads... But I won't be talking about that on here lol.
Tuesday I met grandma at Scuzz Mall and showed her round my appartment. Then we went to EPCOT to go around world showcase. I took grandma on Maelstrom ha ha... It wasn't even that bad!!!
Then when we were in the UK my trainer from yesterday spotted me and asked if we wanted VIP seating for Illumination. I was like... YES!!! ha ha. So we watched the fireworks and then went home.
Today (Wed) I'm going to meet grandma at MK and go to EPCOT to pick up Casey, and then go to MGM to meet tyler and see "4 for a $" and maybes do TOT and see Fantasmic.
See ya later
Sunday I had Merchentainment. It was good to start with... We learnt more about the currency and which presidents are on the different notes. And then we used computerized cash registers. They seem pretty easy to use. Then I went for some "real canadian" food with my canadian girls, it was nice. Kinda like cheese and chips... But not lol. Then I went to sleep.
Monday I had my discovery day. We basically went round EPCOT and got told some trivia. My trainer asked the group how many pannels were on space ship earth... I was like... 11 thousand, 2 hundred, and... Well I mixed up the 4 and the 3 lol. But thanks Skipper Lou if you read this :D
We rode on space ship earth after that. It was a good day... I went to UK Lads... But I won't be talking about that on here lol.
Tuesday I met grandma at Scuzz Mall and showed her round my appartment. Then we went to EPCOT to go around world showcase. I took grandma on Maelstrom ha ha... It wasn't even that bad!!!
Then when we were in the UK my trainer from yesterday spotted me and asked if we wanted VIP seating for Illumination. I was like... YES!!! ha ha. So we watched the fireworks and then went home.
Today (Wed) I'm going to meet grandma at MK and go to EPCOT to pick up Casey, and then go to MGM to meet tyler and see "4 for a $" and maybes do TOT and see Fantasmic.
See ya later
Sunday 14 September 2008
Starlight, starbright, first star I see tonight...
Today was Traditions. It was really really really... Good! We got on the privet bus from the commons. and headed to the Disney university. This was situated behind the magic kingdom. I've seen photos of the building before but it looked much nicer being there in person.
My trainer was called Jessica. She was an amazing cast member, and I'm so glad I had such an enthusiastic character to plant the seed in my career.
I'm sworn to secrecy so I can't tell you much about the class. We had a few videos and you could answer questions to win little disney figures. I got a Tink and a Daisey Duck. I filled up A LOT during this class. During the 4 breaks that we had, not including lunch, I got talking to Jessica. I explained that I had a particular interest in the history of the Company, and that out of the whole Disney experience I was looking forward to traditions the most! We shared facts about Walt, Walt Disney World, and The Disney Company. She said, "I like you James. If you are ever in the break room at EPCOT, and want an interlectual conversation just find me." I felt amazing that someone thought I was interlectual. I'm so glad that I found my passion in Disney as I can finally be really good at something that I love doing.
We got a special traditions cast member exclusive pin, and finnished with a video tour of the whole of Walt Disney World.
As I picked up my pin, and walked out the door, I gave a big wave goodbye to Jessica. She said "Goodbye James!" I then said, "I went all through school, feeling very bored in class, and never paying attention... But THAT was the best class I've ever had!"
We had gotten our cast member passes so we went to Magic Kingdom to see wishes... After the show I turned to Tracey and said, "Did you cry?" To which she replied, "Yes, because my wish has now come true." And I cried.
My trainer was called Jessica. She was an amazing cast member, and I'm so glad I had such an enthusiastic character to plant the seed in my career.
I'm sworn to secrecy so I can't tell you much about the class. We had a few videos and you could answer questions to win little disney figures. I got a Tink and a Daisey Duck. I filled up A LOT during this class. During the 4 breaks that we had, not including lunch, I got talking to Jessica. I explained that I had a particular interest in the history of the Company, and that out of the whole Disney experience I was looking forward to traditions the most! We shared facts about Walt, Walt Disney World, and The Disney Company. She said, "I like you James. If you are ever in the break room at EPCOT, and want an interlectual conversation just find me." I felt amazing that someone thought I was interlectual. I'm so glad that I found my passion in Disney as I can finally be really good at something that I love doing.
We got a special traditions cast member exclusive pin, and finnished with a video tour of the whole of Walt Disney World.
As I picked up my pin, and walked out the door, I gave a big wave goodbye to Jessica. She said "Goodbye James!" I then said, "I went all through school, feeling very bored in class, and never paying attention... But THAT was the best class I've ever had!"
We had gotten our cast member passes so we went to Magic Kingdom to see wishes... After the show I turned to Tracey and said, "Did you cry?" To which she replied, "Yes, because my wish has now come true." And I cried.
BE... CAUSE... YOU... DON'T... NOTICE IT ALL...
Today I woke up and got ready to go to MK with Tracey and Casey. Casey signed us both in as we didn't have our passes yet. We met grandma and went on monsters inc. laugh floor... Where I got to dance on the big screen... And I must admit... I knew the moves ;o)
Then we went on space mountain. It was REALLY cool!!! Casey had to leave because she was working soon, so Tracey, grandma, and myself went to meet the UK girls to go on the haunted mansion, but we got caught up in the parade... Another magical moment!
After haunted mansion we went to Phillarmagic which was also amazing! Then we went on Splash Mountain and I didn't get that wet as per usual, so it was really funny to see everyone else soaked!!!
After this we headed to... One of my personal favourites... AAAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH... That's right... PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN!!! I was in my element, it was AMAZING!!!
Then for my first ever ride on aladdins magic carpets... It was extremly fun and I got kinda wet from a spitting camel.
We headed to the exit and went on the bus to Hollywood Studios, I got a slush from the potions shop on sunset blvd. and went to see fantasmic! This was awesome... But they didn't bring the boat around... I felt robbed!!! It was a great way to end the day though... How many other people can say they see fireworks at Walt Disney World EVERY NIGHT?!?!?!
Pictures to follow
Then we went on space mountain. It was REALLY cool!!! Casey had to leave because she was working soon, so Tracey, grandma, and myself went to meet the UK girls to go on the haunted mansion, but we got caught up in the parade... Another magical moment!
After haunted mansion we went to Phillarmagic which was also amazing! Then we went on Splash Mountain and I didn't get that wet as per usual, so it was really funny to see everyone else soaked!!!
After this we headed to... One of my personal favourites... AAAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH... That's right... PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN!!! I was in my element, it was AMAZING!!!
Then for my first ever ride on aladdins magic carpets... It was extremly fun and I got kinda wet from a spitting camel.
We headed to the exit and went on the bus to Hollywood Studios, I got a slush from the potions shop on sunset blvd. and went to see fantasmic! This was awesome... But they didn't bring the boat around... I felt robbed!!! It was a great way to end the day though... How many other people can say they see fireworks at Walt Disney World EVERY NIGHT?!?!?!
Pictures to follow
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