Check in cannot be described as any less than INTENSE. Kaitlyn and I woke up at 7 to prepare for our 9 am check in; however, we arrived at 8:30 thinking we would be early. Wrong! At least fifty or more were ahead of us checking in. We immediately left my mother and brother in the family and friends tent and proceeded to the Welcome Center. This began a whirlwind of events that did not wrap up until 5pm.
First, the welcome center – I received my program book with a ton of useful information packed inside. Then, housing arrangements - Kaitlyn was sent to negotiate while I patiently waited. We scored a pretty awesome place I must admit. Patterson Court - three bedrooms each with their own bathroom and walk in closet, full size kitchen and living/dining area, a small patio outside, AND on the first floor! Plus, in building number one we are directly across from the front desk, pool and fitness center. I love it.
Once paperwork at the welcome center was complete, I had approximately an hour to drive over and check out the apartment before I needed to be at the bus stop to continue to Casting. Casting was crazy. They moved me from room to room; follow that sign, straight down that hallway, and stand in this line, until I was finished. I learned my work location, reviewed the Disney Look, turned in my on board paperwork, received my payroll card, completed my I-9 form, background check, and was finger printed. Plus, I kept getting handed more papers of copies of what I signed and more information pamphlets. It was by far Information Overload!
While I was in casting, Mom and Nick unloaded the car into the apartment. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Kaitlyn and I met them back at the apartment to grab a super quick lunch because we had a two hour housing meeting in an hour. Nevertheless, today was a whirlwind of excitement and new things.
After out of the housing meeting, which I found very informative, I was impressed to think back on the day at how efficiently Disney moved all of the college students around and got the job done. I learned that between the four housing complexes Disney owns - they house approximately 7,000 interns. 2,500 live in “The Commons” and are international students representing their country in Epcot.
So, I bet you are curious… Where am I working?!
The Magic Kingdom. I will work in attractions within Fantasyland – more details to come within the week. Tuesday is a magical day OFF! Nothing to do for Disney, but plenty to do for me. I will drop Mom and Nick off at the airport, get my parking decal because security on property is tight, grocery shop with Kaitlyn, register for my Disney classes, and get to know the other four roomies hopefully! However, Wednesday starts at 6:45AM at the bus station for traditions class and Thursday starts at 7:15AM for Theme Park Orientation. I will also receive the rest of my training schedule Thursday and costume attire. Until then, business professional within the Disney look guidelines for work.
Today was the beginning of an exciting semester in the Sunshine State. I’m very excited to get settled in, learn the area, and learn my job.
Until next time, Have a Magical Day!
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