Hello there, nonexistent readers! I'd like to take the time to write a few random things about the Disney College Programs. Mainly things I'm looking forward to, what I'm not looking forward to, and what I'd like to get out of the Program.
First of all, I seriously just cannot wait to be in Disney for six months. WDW is basically my second home, and I think I'm addicted to the feeling I get when I'm there. Because I've been going since I was four, I think the magic is mainly because of nostalgia. Even though new things have been added and some things have gone away, it's still the same place (although philosophers may beg to differ). When I walk through Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom, or Hollywood Boulevard in MGM (it's still MGM to me), or Future World in EPCOT, or even the Oasis in the Animal Kingdom, I get the feeling that I'm a little kid again. And even though I've been so many times I've lost count, the magic is still there. I love looking around at new guests and seeing their faces light up when they see their favorite characters, or go on a ride for the first time. It's a nice escape from reality.
Second of all, I can't wait to meet everyone! Especially other people who love Disney as much as I do. It's hard to come by that in other places. However, I'm nervous about Disney trivia because I know I don't know everything there is to know about Disney (confusing? My bad), and I know I'll get absolutely schooled. Whereas at home, I rule at Disney trivia. But anyways, I'm really looking forward to making new friends and the experience as a whole.
I don't think there's anything I'm not looking forward to! Maybe very long work hours, but hey it's all part of the job.
I really hope I end up working at the Kilimanjaro Safaris. That is my top choice at the moment. Just to be able to learn more about the animals there, and teach guests about them would be amazing. Also, it'll be awesome to be driving "Simba 1" and saving Little Red. My second choice would have to be the Jungle Cruise. Even though they're not real animals, it seems like such a fun ride and I'd enjoy being a skipper. I'd also love to be able to somehow work with the animals there. I know that is probably reserved for specialists, but that would be awesome. I have experience with animals already so learning more about them would be fantastic.
Well all right I think that's all I really have to say. Plus I'm getting pretty tired. 107 days!