Princess Aurora...

Recently A LOT of people; guests and cast members, have randomly been telling me I look like Princess Aurora! BEST compliment EVER! Also when i met Princess Aurora she told me we looked alike and could be sisters, especially if i curled my hair like hers! Have I found a new calling in life?

When I grow up, I want to be a Disney Princess :) What do you think?!

I don't ever want the dream to end....

As per usual, Ive been so hectically busy and making the most of my time here! I was very glad at 22:45 on Saturday to have finished my 50+ hours working week! Although the time went quickly and the atmosphere was so good because everyone was celebrating 4th July, it was A LOT of hours to do in just 5 days! On Friday & Saturday night I was working out on one of the carts, so got the opportunity to watch the Celebrate America fireworks again :) After feeling exhausted, seeing the fireworks did make it all worth it... I almost feel more patriotic towards America than I do England...sorry!

I then had 3 whole days off! Woooo! On Sunday I went to Ihop (international house of pancakes) with Lou for breakfast...let me tell you, it was INCREDIBLE!

Then we went to spend the day in Epcot. Frozen margaritas were drunk in the sunshine, walks around the world showcase, meeting Mulan and going on the rides :) We then came home and went to Cici's for dinner! This place is America all over... An all you can eat pizza and pasta buffet for $5! Unfortunately I was feeling really ill, so the small amount I could eat wasn't really enjoyed! After this, the red cups were out, vodka was flowing and it was time for House of Blues!I definitely made the most of the free drinks before midnight this time and had a whale of a time!...very similar to a BCU night out...!

On Monday we chilled by the pool and recovered from the night before and then headed to Hollywood Studios!

Tuesday was just a perfect day... We started off with a character breakfast at the Grand Floridian hotel! We enjoyed lots of yummy breakfast food and met Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter and Mary Poppins! Was SO much fun :) Then some of us headed to Animal Kingdom for the day! I decided to go on the rapids without my poncho and obviously, was the one who got drenched...bad day to wear a white dress! In the evening, I went to my first ever foam party!...where better to go than in America hey!

It was SO much fun!! :) Back to work on Wednesday and Thursday, with some sunbathing and shopping in between.. I treated myself to some clothes and a Vera Bradley rucksack after my bumper pay cheque from last week's work! 

This morning after the gym, we're off to Disney's Beach Club Resort to tackle the famous Kitchen Sink challenge! Wish us luck!

Happy Independence Day y'all

So I'm just on my way into work and it's Independence Day! The Magic Kingdom was at phase 2 capacity at 12pm, so I'm sure today will be manically busy!! So far I've celebrated the 4th July by sunbathing and enjoying a free hot dog and slice of apple pie from the Disney housing office! :)

Since my last update I've been having such a lovely time with my family on their vacation. We visited all the Disney parks, went to the Universal parks, they visited NASA too, went to Downtown Disney and international drive and had some delicous meals. We had such a lovely time together; it could not have been more perfect. We also enjoyed a character dinner at Epcot, where we dined with Mickey Mouse, Pluto and Chip & Dale! It was so fun and such yummy food. The characters were fantastic and Dale proposed to me...hello American visa!!! Another excellent meal we had was in an American 50s style diner in Hollywood Studios! The cast members who served us were hilarious and made the experience authentically 50s American and I tried my first ever meatloaf; delicious!

We all have built up such fond memories of vacations at Disney and this holiday has definitely added more for us all. I'm so happy they got to come over and visit me :) Also it was handy because I could buy some goodies and give them to my parents to take home to save me carrying them all around America travelling!  It was sad to say bye and horrible to think when I see them next my adventure will be over, but we all had the best time together :)

My shifts this week have been CRAZY hours. Yesterday as Magic Kingdom had extra magic hours until 3am, I was scheduled to work 3pm-3.45am! Needless to say my feet and legs were dying after that shift!

Most of my time since my last post has been spent spending time with my family, but I've also managed to fit in some sunbathing, another crazy night out at House of Blues and also got to see the special 'celebrate America' 4th July fireworks at Magic Kingdom on Monday!

They were incredible! The fireworks were let off all over the park so you could view them from anywhere and were themed all red, white and blue! America sure do know how to celebrate! It really does put into comparison how patriotic and proud a nation America is in comparison to England!!

I'm nearly at work now so will finish for now...off to get a coffee before my next long shift!! 

I've been here 3 weeks!

So yesterday marked the 3 week point since I got here. I cannot believe how quickly the time is going....however, I am 100% making the most of my time here!

I've been busy busy in the last week working and making the most of my time off! This has involved lots of trips to theme parks, lots of sunbathing and nights out. My tan is definitely the best tan I've ever accomplished so far! It is so relaxing just chilling and sunbathing by the pool on the morning of a day off before going to the theme parks or making the most of sunbathing before starting work!

I went to Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure again on Wednesday and did more of the rides. The only thing that disappointed me was that they have got rid of Back to the Future and the Jaws ride - but at least the photo opportunity is still there! From my point of view, these are classics! I am also getting my way through doing all the rides and attractions in the Disney theme parks! :)

I am loving this experience and the feeling of having no worries, no stress and just pure happiness and fun times is amazing. I never want the feeling to stop!

I have met more characters including my favourite, Minnie Mouse! When handing her my autograph book to sign and my Minnie Mouse pen, I proceeded to say she was my favourite and I got another big hug from her :)

Some HUGE news that I should mention is that I received my degree classification last week! I have been awarded a First class honours degree in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations! And to top that, my tutor has informed me I receive the Marketing course award for achieving the highest marks on my course! Chuffed doesn't even cover it! Receiving my grade whilst having the summer of my life in the happiest place on earth is pretty special...it truly is where dreams come true!

My family arrived on Sunday! Sadly their flight was delayed 24hrs due to an aircraft fault so we missed a whole day together :( However, yesterday, we definitely made up for it by spending a jam-packed full day in Magic Kingdom! We did nearly all of the rides. watched lots of shows and parades and had a lovely dinner in the park. Once again, Wishes fireworks made me emotional! The day was so special and I loved being able to experience the Disney magic with my family once again. Roll on more family memories whilst they're here on vacation!

I am possibly the happiest girl ever right now :) "All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them."

Love for Up!

As you all know, I literally LOVE the film Up....a lot! So when I saw the pin in Epcot on the weekend, I had to buy it! It's the same pin that Ellie gives to Mr Fredricksen at the beginning of the film when they meet when they're kids. "You and me, we're in a club now".

Sunny sunny sunshine

The sun has been shining and it's been super hot! I'm building up my tan! :)

Since my last post I've officially taken my assessment and passed with 88%! My training is nearly coming to an end and I had my first late shift on Thursday - 3pm-11.30pm! I was so tired afterwards! However it was nice being able to have the morning off as I spent it sunbathing by the pool! :)

After work on Wednesday we went to Magic Kingdom! This was the first time I'd been on a ride in Magic Kingdom this summer. As I entered the park I even managed to catch the beginning of a parade. I'm desperate to meet more Disney characters and get Autographs - need to see Minnie and Mickey! :) We also went on 'it's a small world', which although some people find this ride tame and the song annoying, it has fond family memories for me of holidays in Disney. 

Friday and Saturdy were my days off, so they were spent sunbathing by the pool and going to Epcot on Friday.

Followed by a partybus to a club in downtown orlando on Friday night! It was so so fun! I massively underestimated how little alcohol it would take to get me drunk though! On Saturday we went to Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure! So much fun and we even got to see Gavin DeGraw live in a concert!

I've been noticing lots of little differences between English and American whilst being here. Of course the food is WAYYY more yummy, but bad for you! But also that guests in the theme parks are a lot more willing to approach you to ask for assistance; it always seems that in England people would prefer to get lost than ask for assistance! Another odd thing is that my trainer found it funny that we speak in military time, such as half 11, but we still use the 24hr clock but don't say half 23! 

So BIG NEWS, today I had my first ever peanut butter & jelly sandwich! My trainer couldn't believe I'd never tried one so made me one! It was surprisingly really good! I'm practically a fully fledged American now!

Non-stop fun :)

Gosh, so much has been happening, I literally haven't stopped, but I have been having the most amazing time! :) 

My last post ended with us about to head to Downtown Disney; where we had a browse of all the shops and saw endless amounts of things I want to buy (including some very sweet treats from Goofy's Candy Co)! We went for dinner at T-Rex which is a prehistoric adventure! 

On Friday we had our traditions class at Disney University where we officially became part of the Walt Disney Company! We had various training sessions, including it being drilled into us that 'SafeD begins with me' received our main gate passes so we now get to go into the theme parks for free! During Traditions we went into Magic Kingdom and I can honestly say I had the biggest smile on my face, seeing Cinderella's Castle again and immediately feeling the happiness of all the guests! We also got to meet the one & only Mickey Mouse as he came into our class to give us our namebadges! Traditions class really struck home how lucky I am to have this experience; working in the happiest place on earth, where dreams come true! After traditions we went into Magic Kingdom, took lots of photos, went for food in Tomorrowland (where I would be working) and watched the Main Street Electrical Parade, Celebrate the Magic and Wishes fireworks. I got emotional at the fireworks, I literally am just so happy and excited to be here!! :) I also bought my first bit of merchandise - an autograph book and Minnie Mouse pen!

On Saturday we went to Blizzard Beach water park which was so fun! Think I'm building up my tan! Even got to meet Goofy! Then in the evening we went to Hollywood Studios and went on our favourite rides; Tower of Terror and Rock 'n Roller coaster, met Buzz and Woody and watched Fantasmic! Amazing show!

Sunday was my first morning of work, we were shown around Magic Kingdom and taught lots of hidden secrets and details about the park; so much detail has gone into it, incredible. Then after this we all went to Animal Kingdom - was boiling hot and so sunny! Had a top highlight and met Doug and Russell from Up - literally could have cried with happiness!

Went on lots of rides and on the safari. I was so tired by the end though as I'd been up since 5am for training! Therefore, we went home and had dinner at Applebee's which is across the road from Vista!

Yesterday was my first full day of training; starting 9.30- 6. Was such a good day! Got my costume which isn't too bad in all honesty, in comparison to some....photos to follow! Got trained around all the different shops and outdoor carts I could be working on, did some e-learning and had a manager leadership meeting. Everyone was so friendly and Tomorrowland seems like a real fun place to work! My trainer couldn't believe I'd never had peanut butter (as obviously it's such a massive popular food over here; peanut butter and jelly sandwiches!) and she bought me a Reece's Peanut Butter Cup; it was AMAZING, tasted so nice! In the evening a big group of us from Vista went to an 'all you can eat' buffet. I was literally overwhelmed by the amount of food there was! I even had candyfloss!

Today was another day at Disney University and lots of e-learning and training, including being shown how to use the tills!

Another trip to Walmart, so I now no longer just had porridge and lettuce to eat! Bought my first American poptarts - cookie dough flavour, YUM!

I am having the best time in my Disney adventure! :)