Afternoon!
So this past week I’ve been sick, again.
I seem to get colds more often here than I did back home, which is annoying. I’ve
had the past two days and today off (because I was able to get rid of my
Crystal Palace shift!) Everyone said, but think of the money you get doing that
shift (since it was 12pm-11:30pm you’d get overtime), but I’d still make hardly
any $$, so it wasn’t worth my unhappiness.
The 18th was my first time
working at Dinoland with Pluto – who is with another friend at that location –
Goofy! I have only ever worked one pairing shift and that was with my friend
Eeyore and his friend Tigger, so I was excited to have another shift with
pairings. It was a lot of fun and made time go faster than usual. Sunday I was
back with Rafiki at his Planet Watch, nothing new there. I wish he was able to
go out and about at Oasis again like he used to before I arrived, but
unfortunately most of the time he’s stuck at his Planet Watch area. Monday I
got to experience an amazing shift that had me go through several emotions. I
was with my friend Pluto at Give Kids the World village (for Make a Wish children) down in Kissimmee, for
those who don’t know what Give Kids the World is, here’s the website: http://www.gktw.org/. The village is designed
so well, everything is wheelchair height and wheelchair accessible, everything
is decorated for the kid’s enjoyment (buildings decorated to look like it’s
made out of candy). It’s so well done, it put a smile on my face seeing that
there was something like this for these kids to enjoy. Pluto was located
outside the theatre where Minnie and Mickey were meeting and greeting, so on
most occasions Pluto was the first character they’d get to see! Everyone was
excited to see Pluto there, apparently he doesn’t get the opportunity much to
visit as there’s usually Mary Poppins there instead. If I get that shift again,
I’ll definitely be looking forward to it. Tuesday was another first, my first
time at the Garden Grill restaurant at EPCOT with my friend Pluto. I’m not a
fan of Character Dining, but I enjoyed it here.
Wednesday was my first day off for this
week, Jen and I finally made our way over to Animal Kingdom for our first
visit. We weren’t there for long though. That evening I went to the first
Speaker Series which was with Cast Members in the Events department of the Walt
Disney World/Parks company. Seeing as I have a degree in Event Management and
want a full time job with Disney, I had signed up for it and headed over to The
Commons where the Speaker Series was held. I had just arrived before it started
pouring down with rain and I got to experience my first (and definitely not the
last) Florida thunderstorm. Like ours back at home in Brisbane, it didn’t last
long. I found the class interesting, but it also made me realise that it
definitely is hard for international participants to gain a job with Disney.
Luckily I was able to speak to one of the Guest Speakers about it in which she
recommended to look into events concerning the Disney Cruise Lines, as that’s
an opportunity available for international participants. Yesterday I went to
the Outlet Mall yet again, with Lauren and Jen. This time I only bought a few
items and didn’t break the bank like last time… We then journeyed over to
Walmart for some grocery shopping and I’m happy that they have Cadbury
chocolate out for Easter! Granted, it’s a small selection, but it’s there! Also
the first sad/strange thing is THEY DO NOT HAVE HOT CROSS BUNS HERE. I may cry
about that… And second is that they don’t only give/receive chocolate for
Easter, but jelly beans are a part of it. A little odd, but I like jelly beans
so no complaints.
Today? I’ve spent the whole day in bed
catching up on my TV Shows – Once Upon A Time and The Big Bang Theory. I also
remembered a movie my mum hired out from the video store for me when I was a
kid, and I actually really enjoyed it – Man In The Moon. I’ve found it on
iTunes, so I’ll probably rent it off there to watch at some point. Today I’m
really missing my cat – sorry family Luna has overtaken you for today – I’m not
sure what brought it on, but I’m really missing her more than usual. I think it’s
the fact I was remembering her unusual quirks…
Tomorrow I’m back at work at the Garden
Grill again with my friend Pluto, a late start which means a sleep in! Before
my horrid Sunday shift where I’m doing a breakfast Character Dining 6:30-12:30,
then I’m back there again for 4pm-10pm, THEN Monday I start at 6am, therefore I
have to be up at 4am to get the bus to Magic Kingdom. So, I’m not looking
forward to that. I’m happy I’m at Magic Kingdom (maybe I’ll get pulled for the
Welcome Show!) but Sunday is just annoying how they’ve got me doing a split
shift.
Anyway, I’m sure I’ll write about how it
goes. Oh, Ben and Hannah: 136 days until I get to see your faces (and I get to
sleep in a comfy bed).
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