A New Chapter Begins

This is my first official post after becoming a Campus Rep! For anyone interested in applying to be a campus rep the process is pretty simple. The application is available on the Disney College Program website under the Alumni tab. Fill out the application (you will need your manager's information so make sure to get it before you leave)and fax it into the recruiting office along with a cover letter. A few weeks before the recruiting season begins, you should receive an email to schedule your interview. You will interview via skype or in-person if you are still in Florida. After the interview you get to play the lovely Disney waiting game again (although this wait shouldn't be nearly as long) and then you get your decision email. I am definitely SUPER EXCITED to begin my journey as a Campus Rep. I've already become a mini-ambassador for the program on my campus so this felt like a natural progression. My "parent campus" will be the University of Delaware so now I have an excuse to go up to Newark and get my tax free shopping on! Of course, one of the most "infamous" perks of the Campus Rep program is that you get your maingate pass back. So a few choice people should be expecting visits soon *cough*KyleandAsh*cough*. The recruiting season for Spring 2013 will be underway soon and it will be interesting to see things from the "other side" this time around. Have a magical day everyone!

Today

Today is my one year anniversary of being accepted into the Disney College Program. I can't believe that 365 days have already gone by. This time last year was full of excitement and nervousness from me. I didn't know where I would be working or who I would meet. I didn't know if I would like my co-workers and roommates or if I could really survive 6 months away from everything I'd ever known. I didn't know that I would sprain my ankle 2 hours into my character performer audition...

Over this past year I've been blessed to meet some of the most wonderful people on this Earth. From late night skype talks with my cabana girls, to fawning over all things Hunger Games and NSync with Christina, I can't possibly recount all of the memories I've made since last March. I did kpop dances with Yuki and Joohye, I went on epic 3 hour steak n shake dates with Mike. I watched Tremaine unsuccessfully try to seduce inanimate objects. I stayed up all night with Alyssa (for a menagerie of reasons) and I stayed up all night working crazy events at Epcot. I laughed, I cried, I rode Expedition Everest. I spent Thanksgiving in a Cracker Barrel and spent New Years Eve in a giant nightclub. Simply put, I had the time of my life.

I've said it once but I'll say it again- To all the people I laughed with, cried with, worked with, played with, and made magic with; thank you. I love you all.


P.S.- We need a reunion like yesterday :)

Merry Christmas

It's Formal Time!

But first and foremost, another hot dog.


The Reuben Hot Dog from the Grand Floridian. It's a hotdog with sourkraut, corned beef, and 1000 island on top. Probably the second best hot dog of my life.

December 5th marked the night many CP's had been waiting for....the annual winter formal! This year's theme was "An Evening Expedition in Elegance". Basically it was a jungle theme with expensive food. Said food was free. Over 3000 CP's came out for the event.

They couldn't bring the food out fast enough.

I met up with a few friends there, and spent most of the night getting pictures with them as well as the characters. While similar to a high school prom, it was a LOT less stressful. Did I mention the food was free?

Her name is also Mackenzie. Spelled the same way.

When we were first told the theme I felt like we had been jipped, the spring formal's theme was villains! I was presently surprised though, and I had a lot of fun!

This Deserves It's Own Post

This is the most AMAZIFYING hot dog of my life. It has pulled pork, cold slaw, AND barbeque sauce on top.

I must have another.

Happy Thanksgiving and Photo Update!

Let me preface this post by saying it's currently about 70 degrees outside and it's been 80+ for the past week. If there's anything I love about Florida, it's the weather :)

I haven't had time to update much because the Food and Wine Festival dictated that I was working until 1-2 am every night. Needless to say, sleep was a bigger priority than this blog. So I will first update with some pictures from October!

Some of the fall decorations around the Magic Kingdom.

Me and my roommate in the NEW Test Track car. I am now the envy of my dad's office.

Boyz II Men concert at Epcot. They sang to me! Wanna guess how close they were?

And no, I was not using zoom. My face was like this-

Then we switched over to Christmas!

Then the most exciting thing of all happened. My dad and Marlena came to town! This meant I got to eat for free for THREE ENTIRE DAYS.

Needless to say I've been pretty busy. I'm WAY past the halfway point, and although I'm ready to be back home (and get myself a crabcake) I know I'm definitely going to miss my time here. There's so much to do all of the time and you meet so many different people. I hope to get in at least 3 more posts before I come home so stay tuned!

How to describe the past few weeks...

CRAZINESS AND MAYHEM

The good news is that I'll have some interesting pictures to post. Until then I'll give you the abridged version.

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party was amazing.
Food and Wine festival was amazing, except the whole working it part....
It's still 80 degrees here. Perfect weather.
Want to get all of the cp's to show up on time? Throw them a midnight parade.
Or give them free food.
The Christmas festivities are fun too, but Halloween was better....

And a teaser pic: