Back again!

     "I have often dreamed of a far off place where a great warm welcome will be waiting for me... I will go most anywhere to feel like I belong."—Hercules

      I definitely belong at Disney World.

      Thursday started my training. I went to Disney University and had a four hour class called Traditions.  The safety robot was extremely boring, but how fun could that be anyway. I had amazing trainers that made the rest of it pretty great.  My favorite was Wendi. She was actually a singer for Disney in the 80s and is married to one of Lanchpad McQuack’s friends! I learned a lot of information.  New Disney terminology, for example, Customers are called Guest, employees are Cast Members, Good Show and Bad Show.  One huge thing at Disney is the Four Keys: Safety, Courtesy, Show, and Efficiency.  In order to explain this to us these keys they actually took us over to Magic Kingdom!

      I had more training Friday and Saturday.  Friday I received my shoes and Saturday my costume.  I work at the Columbia Harbor House and have to wear a dress, an apron and—the worst of all—a bonnet.  I’ll put a picture of me in it soon.

"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them."—Walt Disney

Welcome to the Tea Party!

      Hey guys! So on Wednesday was had a “Tea Party” to help us meet and greet others in the program. It was a lot of fun! We tie-dyed shirts.  You could either choose Sugar (Alice) style which used lace or just go all crazy like The Mad Hatter! I picked the lace as you can tell below. The left is the front and the right is the back.

      We also got to meet the characters. This is me and my fabulous roommates with Alice and The Mad Hatter. He was very active and silly, as he should be.

 Alice, Jenna, Allison, Megan, Rachael (Me), and the Mad Hatter

      And this is us with Mary Poppins and one of her Penguins. I gave him a hug and he made the cutest kissing noise!

Mary Poppins, Allison, Jenna, Rachael (Me), Megan, and the Penguin

      There was also music playing to dance and food. A very fun event but definitely very hot! Can't wait to start work!

"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them."—Walt Disney

First Days

        “Think of all the joy you’ll find when you leave the world behind and bid your cares goodbye.”—Peter Pan. I may have not left the world but leaving Kentucky, the first couple of days here have definitely been an adventure. I’ll break it down by day

August 20^th

            I registered for housing at Vista Way. A tip to any future CPs, get there EARLY. Registering was from 9am-12pm, and even though it said on the Onboarding website to not get there before 6:45am—which to me was way too early. I arrived at 8:30am, turns out that I should’ve gotten there earlier.  There were people lining up from 11pm the night before! The line was out the door but I’d have to say, a good thing about coming the time I did was that I met my fabulous roommate Megan C. in line waiting to check in.

        It is definitely hotter in Florida and that’s an understatement.  My mom and I got me moved in to Chatham Apartments (me and Megan got the last spots!), which I would suggest for everyone to live in. Chatham and Patterson are the best. I love it here! I have two other roommates,  Jenna M and Allison S.

Here’s a picture of my room

Our Bathroom

Here’s the kitchen

The Dining Room

Living room

At little messy but we call it home!

        At 1pm we had to meet up to get everything prepared to work.  I would have to say it was one of the most time consuming things.  We had to ride a bus to the Disney offices and fill out all our paperwork to get set to work. It took over two hours.

        One good thing, I found out where I’m working: The Columbia Harbor House. I’ll post a picture of me in my costume soon. I heard there’s guy called Tuna Tim or Tuna Tom, I can’t remember which.  He comes every day to the Harbor House and orders the same thing every day. He’s come so many times the cast members even gave him a nametag! I can’t wait to meet him.

August 21^st

        A pretty slow day.  We had a meeting at the Commons Clubhouse put on by the Housing Staff.  I was amazing but it reiterated the point that you need to be there very early.  It was said to get there at 12:45, but we got there at around 12:35, but the line was already out the door and around the building.  Note to self, get there an HOUR early. When we walked in, Disney music was blasting. It was awesome.  They made the meeting fun and informative like only Disney can do. 

        We just chilled for the rest of the day.  We've got a Tea Party at Vista Way tomorrow so we can meet and greet with the other cast members.  

        Well that's all for now. I'll write more soon!

"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them."—Walt Disney

Hello Darlins!

My name is Rachael, just a country girl from Kentucky, and this is my blog, Just Mousin' Around. 

“Ring, ring! Who's there? Destiny? I've been expecting your call.”—Rhino (Bolt)

"Congratulations!

You have been selected to participate in the Disney College Program at the Walt Disney World® Resort!"

Here's what's happening: on August 20, I start my Disney College Program at the magical Disney World in Orlando Florida. I’m going to give you the inside scoop while I spend a semester working at my dream job—and hopefully future career—Disney! I hope you enjoy!

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”—Walt Disney