PART 3

LOCAL PLACE TO EAT

--- In front of Vista Way ---

Bahama Breeze, Bennigan's, Wendy's, Chick-fil-A

--- Crossroads Shopping Area ---

Taco Bell, McDonalds, T.G.I. Friday's, Red Lobster, Uno's Pizzeria, Perkin's, Chevy's

--- Downtown Disney ---

House of Blue's, Bongos Cuban Cafe, Planet Hollywood, Wolfgang Puck, Portobello Yacht Club, Cap'n Jack's Restuarant, Rainforest Cafe and Fulton's Crab House

PART 2

BARE NECESSITIES

GROCERIES:

1. Gooding's- Located aproximatelly one mile from the apartments.
   
2. Publix- Located within minutes of the apartments.
   
3. Super Target- Is closer to the apartments than Walmart. Located
   off the greenway Toll Road 10 minutes from housing, you must
   pay $2 toll to get to and from Super Target. Feel free to bring a
   roommate and split the toll!!!
   -It is about 20-25 minutes from housing depending on the traffic.
   

PROPERTY CONTROL:
Ok, so you've got your heart set on a $75 snow globe you found at Magic Kingdom, but you are not willing to fork over the cash even after your discounts? Don't worry about it your not alone. Go to Property Control, a building next to the Cast Member parking lots at the Magic Kingdom. You will need your Disney ID to get in and you are allowed to bring up to 6 friends or family members into most of the shopping areas. There's discounted items, lost and found items, damaged items and brand new items.

COMPANY D:
Located inside Dsiney University near Property Control and troughout the Walt Disney World Resort in various backstage areas, cast members are able to browse through more exclusive merchandise. Company D also serves as an information HUB if you are looking for a hard to find item. Tickets for various events around property are also sold here.

MICKEY'S RETREAT:
Mickey's Retreat offers 2 pools, a lake, canoes, paddleboats, recreation house and picnic areas. It's located across the street from Chatham Square.

AMC 24 @ DOWNTON DISNEY:
It's your first destination fro new movies, but you might not realize that there is usually a cast member day when you recieve a discount on tickets.

EYES & EARS / DONALD'S DEALS:
As a Cast Member, you will want to keep up with the company information. Eyes and Ears is just that, a twice a month insider to the Mouse and his house. Copies are available usually in work location during break rooms and in Cast Member areas. They come in English and Spanish. The second piece of literature you will want to familiarize yourself with is Team Discounts (Formally known as Donalds Deals) - a part of the HUB intranet. This is a list of the latest discounts available in around property available to you by just showing your Disney ID. It's never a bad idea no matter where you are to ask if there is a Cast Member Discount!!!!

DISNEY OFFER SESSION & INFORMATION :) PART 1

Just came back from the Disney Offer Session & it was awesome!!

I was able to get more information than I know already. I was able to talk to some alumni and meet people that are going to be there in Disney with me for the fall which is awesome got questions answered that i was worried about. Everything worked out and i met this great girl her name is Doya and she is going to be going there in 3 weeks and she has her own car hehe :)

Got information:

Make Reservations:
If you plan to arrive before check-in day, make hotel reservations at least 1 month in advance. The high occupancy rates in the area can make it difficult to find rooms at least the last minute. Disney's most affordable rooms are at Disney's ALL-STAR Resorts and Disney's Pop Century Resort.

Money!!!! Roughly $200-$400
Determine how much money you will need to bring with you. It is important to anticipate your spending needs for the first two weeks of your program. During this time you will need money for start-up items for your apartment, food, gas, work-shoes (generally $20-$50), entertainment, etc.

Phone Service
The phones at Vista Way, Chatham, and Patterson Court are for local calls only. You can call collect or use long distance calling cards. Therre is only one phone per apartment, but it does have call waiting. If you have a cell phone with service in Florida, BRING IT!!

Identification
IMPORTANT!! Be sure to bring your driver's license/valid ID and your social security card for check-in. Also, bring your medical insurance information. If you bring your car, MAKE SURE to take your vehicle registration and insurance verification (note: insurance p[olicy must have your name on it!).

Arrival
You have the choice to drive or fly to Orlando. So if you drive, your destination to check in is the Vista Way Apartments. If you are flying, contact Mears Shuttle Service, and they can arrange your transportation to the apartment complex for you!




You should being with you...

• Linens - You need these, the rooms are furnished with twin size beds. Therefore, you should bring sheets, a comforter, 2 bath towels, a hand towel, a bath mat, a washcloth, a dishcloth, and pot holders for the kitchen. Oh, dont forget the all-important pillows.
• The only phone they provide is mounted on the wall in the living room. But, you can bring or purchase a cordless phone. Finally, an answer machine can also be very beneficial.
• If you have TV/VCR available, we would encourage you to bring it. You will not know in advance if your roomates have one!
• An alarm clock or stereo to play music and wake up to is a much-needed item.
• Take posters for your walls!! Be creative when you get in your apartment. It's always nice to add a personal touch to make you feel at home.
• An assorment of your favorite movies can be a great thing to bring with you. After the first month, the feeling of being on vacation starts to wear off and staying home to watch a movie can be nice change.
• Make sure that you pack warm clothes and an umbrella or rain coat.
• Pack business clothing. You will not need to bring your professional business suits, but just business casual attire (slacks, blouses, skirts, ties for the guys, dress, etc.). Remember to review your Disney Look Book so that you comply with the clothing guidelines upon arrival!!! You will need business casual attire during during your class time and certain training sessions. You may wear whatever you choose during all other times when you are "off the clock"
• If you have a laptop computer, bring it with you as well. If not, there are computers available for you in the Disney Learning Centers throughout property.

DISNEY OFFER SESSION

Well i got this email talking bout this Session that they are going to have at my school...at MIAMI DADE COLLEGE KENDALL CAMPUS

I GOT IN!!!!!

I GOT IN!!!!

After 2 weeks after my phone interview I got the e-mail saying

CONGRADULATIONS YOU ARE ACCEPTED FOR DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM of FALL 2010 :) then 2 days later i got my PURPLE FOLDER! :)

I am super happy.

I am going to be working in Merchandise (which was my 3rd choice My first choice was Attractions, my 2nd was Character Attendant, then Merchandise but oh well).

Well I dont know what my "Costume" is going to be.

I hope it isn't ugly.
Beucase I have seen some really ugly "Costumes"

My arrival date is August 9th which is a Monday.

My father and my boyfriend are going to take me over there.

I am going to miss my baby sooo much when I am over there

but I am going to have fun working and learning at Disney DUH

hehe can't wait!

I am going to missing alot of events and holidays like:

my parents birthday's, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas,

and my boyfriend and I 3rd year anniversary. :(

But what can I do heh.

Everybody is really happy for me tht i got in.

My family, my baby, my friends, and my church :)

Roommate Survey :)

Name: Daisy M.

Are you legal: Turning 21 in May 28

Male or Female: Female

Gay, Straight, Bi: Straight

Where do you live: Miami, FL

What role will you have in Disney: IDK yet

Arrival/Departure to Disney: August 9th

Where would you want to live: Chatham

How many roomates/rooms would you like: dont care

Do you like to party? Will you host your own party: Yes, i like to party and i dont think i will ever host party.

What's your favorite food, and more importantly, can you cook well: Well, i have many I really like Cuban food, Chinese n Japanese and pizza.

If your friends can describe you in 3 words what would they be: Fun, Outgoing, Sweet.

What kind of music/movies do you like: EVERYTHING!!!! I dont like any movies that has to do with rape.

Do you smoke: No

Do you drink: Yes

Are you a night person or a morning person: Both

Are you driving or flying down: Probably driving

What do you do for fun: Sing, Draw, Dance, Hang out with friends

What is your favorite quote: Me? I'm dishonest, and a dishonest man you always trust to be dishonest. Honestly. It's the honest one's you want to watch for because you can never predict when they're going to do something incredibly....stupid.

What are you most excited about in being in the W.D.W.C.P: to be able to learn how to live by myself and have responsibility because i am really getting tired of being babied.

Favorite things to do when not working: hang out with friends, watch movies and played movies.

Name 1 good quality about yourself: I always see the good in people and always try to help those who look sad.

Name 1 bad quality about yourself: I can sometimes quit on things.

Your college: Miami Dade College Kendall Campus

Your major: Music Education and Music Performance

Any medical conditions: Lactos

Messy or Tidy: In between...not too messy that it looks like a pigstyle, not to anal about being tidy meaning not a perfectionest.

Anything else you want to state: no not really hehe

ORIENTATION & APPLYING for D.C.P.

Hello name is Daisy :) I am 20 years old and i live in Miami fl. I'm applying for the Disney College Program for the FALL of 2010. Well, i always saw the posters around school about it but i never really got to it, you know. But i finally went to the Orientation on March 9th and I applied for it right there and then. You get to live at Disney. You get to work there. Meet different people from different countries. Of course FREE ADMISSION!!!!!

I am really really excited about it!!!! :D

Well, I have been going to Disney for years ever since I was 2 years old. ever since then been at least every year. Disney is one of my favorite places to go to. Like my inner child comes out on the journey there. You forget about the world you know.

I have always wanted to know what goes on in Disney you know like backstage. I have always wanted to work at Disney to be to sing or dance or even draw for Disney.

I am really excited about this but I am really scared at the same time because right now so far my friends said they are going ....but they really aren't. Either because they don't want to (which i think is CRAZY! who doesn't want to go to Disney) or they didn't get accepted. :(
So I am really going up there all by my lonesome self.
But then again I am really excited. hehe

I applied for Attractions which is my 1st choice. I would love to work at the Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Tours,
Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror, Space Mountain and Splash Mountain.
Then there is Merchandise, Character Attendant, and of course maybe be one of the Disney Character! ^_^

K, Talk To You Later!!

ALL DREAMS CAN COME TRUE, IF WE HAVE THE COURAGE TO PURSUE THEM.
-WALT DISNEY