Ok, so again, sorry for delays in being able to write, but finally I’ve got a little bit more time to myself (although not for long). So I’ll go back to Saturday; Traditions. I don’t want to spoil it for people who are coming out soon, but the morning part gets REALLY GOOD. Then the afternoon was drumming in the Disney Basics!! It was a really early start though. Met at the commons at 6.30am to get the bus. There was a talk on the union before we started and one woman started to have an argument with the guy doing the talk. Fun times. Anyhoo, after, we got the bus back to Chatham, quickly changed then got the bus to Hollywood Studios.
For Daniel, we did Tower of Terror, which was AM-A-ZING. Then we did the Great Movie Ride and had a newbie person doing the ride so she was really enthusiastic!! Loved it. Then we headed over to Magic Kingdom. I wish we hadn’t. Because it was Extra Magic it was rammed. So we got some food, then went on Splash mountain which was as awesome as ever. Then we did it’s a small world before stepping out to watch the fireworks over our heads in fantasy land for wishes. We kind of missed a lot of them, but Jenna and I moved to a pretty good spot to watch them.
So Sunday “the family” all had to go our separate ways. So for myself and Charlotte this meant going to Epcot for our first day of merch training. My trainer is Luke and Charlotte’s is Jack; they are both really friendly (as were all the other cast members we met). Training consisted of getting our costumes, going through paperwork/ e-learning backstage and then having a tour of the pavilion and shops as well as a meeting with one of the managers. A particular highlight for me was when we were walking the pavilion and a “person who uses a wheelchair” (Disney’s correct phrasing) asked to see my pins. We traded one and she said how pin trading was so exciting for her. I told her that it was also exciting for me being my first pin trade. It was really cool, as a man who she was with said that he was also a Cast Member and welcomed me to Florida!! It was such a good moment seeing the smiles on their faces...just from trading 2 pins with them. We worked 10-6.30 so quite long for someone not used to working...think I have similar hours on Wednesday.
Last night we went round to Emily’s apartment for dinner and a chat to catch up on the day’s activities and then I came back here (we live in the same block ; not far!!). My roommate had bought a large Duffy teddy which is the new replacement idea for Kidcot; it’s kind of like the bears kids have at school and take when they go on holiday!! Might get a little one myself so I can dress it in the camp sailor outfit!!
Today was another early start; bus at 6.45 to got to Merchantainment class. This was a mixture of presentations/ practicals...there were loads of tills set up in the corner for us to practice on! Then this afternoon we had to do e-learning again...so now I know the different types of fire extinguisher and what they are used for!! Having a nap now as tomorrow is discovery day, then might head to Epcot later with the others and I know that my roommates are having a night in with enchiladas/ playing on the wii so I’ll stay up for a bit of that and then hit my bed for another 6am start!
So, to sum up. I’ve been really busy. Training is fun?!?
Kat x x
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