Happy Halloween?

So I might be jumping on the Halloween wagon a little late, given that it is now December but just count me down as being early for next year!
One of the best nights I had at Disney was when I spontaneously went to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween party. I had spent the day in Magic Kingdom and met up with some of my friends who were staying for the party, I was planning on leaving and going back to my apartment, but they talked me into buying a Ticket for the party.
So kick the party off I waited in line to meet Jack and Sally from Nightmare before Christmas. At Disney World they only come out at Halloween and the line fills up fast for them, but I think it was worth it! We got to watch Jack scare one of his attendants a few times and the pictures turned out pretty good too. I didn't have a chance to dress up because this was completely spontaneous, but Sally told me I looked like a ghost so that was my costume the rest of the night!

After meeting Jack and Sally I wandered around for a bit, went and did a little Trick or Treating. Then I found my spot on Main Street to watch the Halloween Boo To You Parade! Which in my opinion is one of the best parades you can see at Disney!
It features Grave Diggers, Hitchhiking ghosts and of course all the regular character favorite too! After the parade it was nearly time for Hallo-Wishes! Which is definitely the best reoccurring firework show you can see on property! The Ghost Host introduces a number of villainous acts and even Oogy Boogy makes an appearance on the Castle!  It's definitely a show worth waiting for!
One of my favorite things from the night is the stage show! In which my favorite villain does a musical number. Dr. Facilier graces the castle stage performing Friends on the Other Side and then all the party villains make their debuts!
Now I do have a photo with Facilier but it is from the Friday the 13th Villain Bash that was hosted at Hollywood Studio's a month prior

My friends and I ended up staying at the Halloween Party until nearly closing time, then we ventured over to the Contemporary and got a bus back to our apartments.
The ticket for the Halloween party cost around $74.00 but it was so worth it! It was magical and Not to Scary but wonderful!  I can't wait to go back next year!

Monthiversary!

I moved into my apartment at Disney World one month ago today. Time here is so strange some days feel like years, but other days already feel like distant memories. It is really sad to think that my time here is already 1/5 of the way finished at that before we can even fathom it our programs will be over and it will be time to say good bye.
I am very glad to say that I love it here, I love every aspect of the company and even though I think there are better ways to do things sometimes I know that it is cast members like me who look towards to future who will keep this company on the right track and advancing.
While my ultimate goal is to write music for Disney movies and maybe even the shows they have here in the parks I have come to terms and realized that if I really want to accomplish that goal I must leave Disney in the future to further my education.
I have tons of plans and goals for my university education but nothing it set in stone just yet and I have plenty of time to decide what exactly I will be doing with my life still.
I can honestly say though that I am so excited for the future and for living and just being here and that is the best feeling. I wake up everyday maybe not jumping out of bed, but with a smile on my face because I realize how lucky I am.
I am doing a job that I love, in a place that I could have only ever dreamed of being. I am not sure if fate is being kind to me, or if I've just worked really hard to accomplish this, but I am so grateful for this opportunity and for this experience.

I leave you tonight with my character photo with Peter and Wendy:

Main Street and I

Photo Credit to the Beautiful, Stunning Kayla Justice

Main Street USA is one of my favorite places inside the magic kingdom, it's better to me then any ride in the park or even the castle. You can sit on the curb and watch people walk in under the train station and see that look on their face, that light in their eyes that begins to glow as they realize they've just entered a whole new world! When you see a little girl walk down main street and see the castle and have that look, that moment of realization that it's real! So i love Main Street, because it's where the magic really happens. The magic that puts a light in a childs' eye, or makes an old woman feel like a little girl again! That is what Disney magic is, it's that feeling it creates deep down in your soul that impossible smile that can't be wiped away.

Life at Disney

I am currently on the bus back to my apartment after working an awesome 6 hour shift and my beautiful resort the Polynesian.

I realize I haven't updated in a while! I am going to work on that I promise maybe not everyday but hopefully once a week!

Here's a brief overview of my role as a custodial cast Member at Walt Disney World Polynesian Resort!

I trained for about 2 weeks with 6 days of on the job training.

As a custodial cast member I am responsible for one of several different roles I can be working the pool or beach, restrooms, or the hotels lobby as well as a number of other things.

It is really great! I get to interact with guests and little princesses and answer questions or help them when they need it.

When I first applied this wasn't the role I would have chosen for myself, but after reflecting on my phone interview answers and what this role entails it really was a perfect fit!

I am so excited to be here living one of my biggest oldest childhood dreams, I will definitely be posting more!