Hi all,

Here is a picture of me from the throw in with cream in my face....LOVERLY!!!

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Social Security Visit

Morning all!!

I was up at 5am this morning...OUCH! We had our social security visit today, we get our social security card through in a few weeks, yay! We had to be on the coach at 6:15 am, but speaking to people that have been through it before, they said that it is best to get to the Commons club house (where the bus picks us up from) at 5:45 am in order to get on the first bus and be back to the Commons quickly, we got back around 8:45 am which is good, and as I have the whole day off, I can sunbathe wuhooooo.... there is talk about going to EPCOT for the fireworks tonight, as so far I have only seen the odd spark from them as I am refilling the condiment cart of the chippie when I'm working, but I guess we'll see how that goes, because I think everyone is pretty tired.

Hilde and I went to WAL Mart late last night to get throws and posters and stuff to decorate the apartment, as we decided that it was dull, we bought 2 pillows (but somehow managed to lose one between the cab and the apartment), throws and posters oooo and a toaster so we can have pop tarts! It looks loads better now :D , we even have candles! We didn't get back from WAL Mart until around 1 am, it is soooo much better to shop at that time, there are no crazy tourists in your way and you don't have to battle your way through the heat either. When we got back we started to tuck into the Ben and Jerry's ice cream we bought....really getting into the American food, Mac and Cheese, chilli dogs, pop tarts, Reeses mmmmmmm! It's all in moderation though, no way am I going to get fat again!!!!! So didn't get to bed until 2 am, so I am going to have a nap now and then go to the pool a bit later.

K x x

P.S. Just wanted to share that I am getting a new bed frame, I found out the hard way that mine had broken by sitting on the end of it and the end collapsing. The team here are really good, all of the Disney properties are owned by Price Management, they seem to be really quick, better than Mill Point anyway.

P.P.S. Totally forgot to tell you all that we had an apartment inspection last week where they check cleanliness and everything and we got the white glove award, which means we are amazing and clean. They gave us a massive box of choccies!!

I am still alive!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi all,

Sorry it has been ages since I last updated, but I have been mad busy, I have been given all the late shifts at work which basically means you have no time to do anything! I am desperate for a WAL mart shop but just haven't had the chance yet, I think Hilde and I may try and go later tonight. I am working at 3pm today, it still doesn't give you much time in the morning, I need to be leaving my appartment around 1:45pm to get to the bus stop and then at Epcot there is another bus back stage to catch that will take me to my Pavilion, it's also a good idea to actually get into work 15 minutes before you start, as if you are on the registers, you need to count all of your money. I am now fully trained on the registers which is good, however there is so much responsibility for your money, if you are out my so many $$ then that can lead to a reprimand, scary stuff!!!! I am enjoying being fully trained and able to do things on my own. I think today I am being trained seating, but I'm not entirely sure, it can change dependant on staff when I get there.

Tomorrow is a day off, but unfortunately I have to get up at 5am to go and get my social security number. I think we are going to make the most of the day though and go to a park or something.

Last night, me and a couple of other girls went to a bar called the 'ale house', was really good, we had a meal and then as it was ladies night, it was free (alcoholic) drinks all night!!!!! FANTASTIC!!!!!

Anyway, I'll try and post again really soon, hope all is well with everyone.

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Magic Kingdom today!!!!!!!

Hi all,

Went to Magic Kingdom today with Hilde :). We did the park as a tourist, was really good. Was nice to see a Disney park from a guests perspective, as since we have been here we have only seen them as cast members. We have both bought autograph books to use whilst we are here. I have put some photos up of us with the characters!!

I am working tomorrow, it's a very strange feeling having to work, because I have had 2 days off and am now in holiday mode again, I haven't quite adjusted to the fact that I am here to work. There are tropical storms scheduled for this weekend, should be interested if I am working tomorrow, as I am outside rain or shine...I just get a poncho to wear if it rains!!!!!!

I survived the throw in, wasn't as bad as I thought, I was asked some pretty embarrassing questions and had a cream pie chucked at my face...but I am still standing, I am officially 'thrown in'. We get assigned Mums and Dads for the year, mine is a Louise and Chris, both from BRIZZZZZLE ;D

I'll update again soon. Mucho love, K x x x

Rain rain go away!!

Hi all,

No news really other than the fact that I fancy a bit of a moan... I have a day off today and it's raining loads, so bad in fact that I had to run across the car park bare foot because I couldn't run in my shoes. Also, I went to the bank to change my travellers cheques today (it's a Disney bank and I was told that I could do this when I got my pay roll card), only to be told that they wouldn't put travellers cheques in my account unless they were cashed. The lady then told me to go to Magic Kingdom guest services to get the cheques changed, which I did, so I got the bus to Magic Kingdom and then went to guest services only to be told they don't do that. So basically, I spent 3 hours running around Disney on my day off and told 3 different things by 3 different people and am no better off now and I'm soaking wet!!!!!!!!! GRRRRRR!!!! On a better note, I'm going to Planet Hollywood for dinner :D x x x

Norwegian Costume

This is my Norwegian room mate Hilde...she has a lovely costume. It's a combination of the different styles of the 'bunad', which is the national outfit of Norway!

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First Day at work in the UK Pavilion

Hi all,

Very quick one tonight! I have had my first days work in the UK pavilion, yay! I was put on the chippy today, was OK actually, day goes quickly as you are kept quite busy, however there isn't a lot of guest interaction, you get more of that with the seater and greeter roles which I get to do next week.

I have just got back from a late night swim at the pool, so cool, you definitely can't go for a swim at 1am in England! Tomorrow I am working a late shift, I think I finish around 10 - 10:30pm ish and then I have Friday and Saturday off. I think Saturday I am going to the Magic Kingdom with my house mate and then in the evening I am going out with a few guys to a club that gives away free beer until 1am!!!

Anyway I am off to bed now, I'm wiped, not used to this hard work, it takes it out of you being in that heat all day long!

I'll update again soon! x x

Hi all,

Here is the photo of me in my costume....nice isn't it, nice and warm, exactly what you want in the Floridian weather :P . I actually quite like wearing it and playing dress up, however I'm sure that will wear off. I do have a very fetching bonnet that I get to wear when I am in the chippy, however, there will be no pics of me in the bonnet, if you want to see it, come to Epcot!!!

All is going really well, I have my training schedule for the next couple of weeks, I am moving between the chip shop and the podium at the Rose and Crown pub, where I am training to be a seater and greeter. I have been down to the pavilion twice now, and there seems like a really good bunch. We have our UK 'throw in' on Friday, it's a little like orientation into the UK group...slightly scared, but I have been reassured that nothing horrible will happen.

Still very tired, a lot of the training has been on computers for about 3 and a half hours at a time, so it's very hard on the eyes, really been feeling it in the evenings. I have Friday and Saturday off this week, really looking forward to the break, I think one of the days will be a lazy day by the pool, but will most likely do a park or something on one of the days. I'm trying not to go overkill on the parks so soon at the beginning of the program, I don't want to get sick of them in a couple of weeks!

Anyway, that's it from me for now.

Much love, x x

More Disney Uni

Hi guys,

More Disney Uni pics, we had a special guest!!! x x x

Hi all,

My Disney traditions training was at the Disney university yesterday, here are the pics :) x x

Just a quicky update!!

Hi all,

Just a quick one from me as I'm verrrrrry tired. I had my Disney traditions training today, was really interesting actually, learnt about the Disney 'way' and a bit of the company history (realised how much of a geek I actually was because I knew everything), I won a Donald Duck (well originally Minnie Mouse, but I swapped as I'm not a big Minnie fan) plastic toy thing for my contribution (most people won things, it's not just me that's special). We received our Disney ID today also, so we headed straight to Hollywood Studios, did the Tower of Terror and the new Toy Story ride and had a bit of a boogie with Goofy and Chip and Dale, we only arrived at half 7 in the eve, so didn't fit much in. We then headed to Sizzlers for dinner $9.99 for a 6oz Sirloin, fries unlimited buffet and pudding....AMAZING!! I ate out last night at the Olive Garden as well, so tonight was my last meal out for a while.

Tomorrow I have my first lot of F&B training at the Disney University, then I think I may head to Epcot for a bit of a play later on...we'll see how we go, I'm up at 6am!!!!!!!!!!

Anyway, that wasn't as quick as I'd hoped. TTFN! x x

My new home :)

Hi all,

Just wanted to drop you all a quick update about my first couple of days in Orlando :) . I have moved into a 3 person apartment with 2 very nice girls, one Italian girl named Clarissa and one Norwegian girl called Hilde. We all moved in on the same day, so all being well, we should all be in the same apartment until we leave.

I am still in the middle of all my orientation classes, so in no man's land at the minute. We have our Disney traditions class on Saturday which is our first official day of work, and then I guess from then we'll find out when we we will get to work on properly on the UK pavilion. Met some really nice people from the UK who arrived the same day, they are also on F&B so will have a lot of my training with them. Haven't been out properly in Orlando yet, we did take a taxi (cab ;) ) down to Down Town Disney last night, however we didn't get there until around midnight so a lot of places were closed, I think we'll go earlier next time. Looking forward to having my first proper night out here, I think it'll be very different to the UK!!

Anyway that's all from me for now. Photos are on there way of where I am living for you all to see :) x x

Orlando....I HAVE ARRIVED!!

Hi all!!

I have arrived in Orlando safe and sound! I landed at about 3:30 pm yesterday afternoon, there was a massive que at immigration, was probably queuing for at least an hour, so after I got my luggage and my shuttle I didn't get to my hotel until about 7pm. Just across the road from my hotel was a Wendy's, so I had my first American burger of the year, it went down a treat! I did everything I could to stay awake so that I didn't get too jet lagged, but threw in the towel and went to sleep around 11pm.

This morning I have spoken to some of the other guys in the hotel that are also heading to Disney today, and we are sharing a taxi, so will probs arrive there around 11:30 / 12 noon ish. After that who knows what I'll be doing today, I would guess that a trip to Wal Mart will be involved, I'm looking forward to getting settled in and meeting loads of new people.

I'll try and update again later in the week, TTFN (ta ta for now).

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I have my visa!!!

Visa has arrived today :D I'm all set for Florida!!

I've taken the decision to book an extra bag for the flight, that gives me 46kg in total...surely I can fit everything into that!?!?!

First Post!!

Hi all!

Welcome to my blog! This is where I'll try and keep you all up to date on what is happening in Florida, so keep an eye out for updates! I'm going to work out how to upload photos on here also.

At the minute Florida prep is coming along slowly but surely, I have sorted most things and am just waiting for my visa to be delivered on Monday. 9 days :D !!

That's it for now, but I'll be sure to update again before I jet off!

Much love,

K x x x