4 days until Disney. I have at least one goal.

Well there are four days until Disney and I have decided I want to ride a segway with a cape. This is my newest mission and I hope it will be a success. Short entry I know but the goal is epic enough to deserve its own entry.

Food for thought

Here is a list of foods I'd like to try at Disney World.

Lets start with...
Dessert

Aloha Isle- Dole Whip Soft Serve - Pineapple, vanilla, chocolate or swirl ice cream

Beaches and Cream- Fudge Mud Slide - A gooey, chewy brownie covered with hot fudge, three scoops of Vanilla ice cream, oreo cookies, whipped cream and a cherry.

Coral Reef Restaurant- Baileys and Jack Daniel's Mousse - Topped with a ganache and chocolate cigar

Crepes des Chefs de France- Crepes au Chocolat, Confiture de Fraise ou Sucre - Crepes filled with Chocolate, Strawberry preserve or Sugar.

Garden Grove- Dessert (Lunch)- Triple Chocolate Cake - Milk Chocolate Mouse, White Chocolate Mousse Interior, Flourless Cake, chocolate sauce

Happy Landings Ice Cream Shop- Garbage Pail - Layered into a sand pail to be scooped out with a shovel. Chocolate and vanilla ice cream, waffle cone pieces, cookie pieces, sprinkles, hot fudge, caramel sauce, strawberry sauce, whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry. (Sounds fun!)

Hollywood Brown Derby- Hidden Treasures - Vanilla ice cream, Oreo cookie crumbles, Gummy Snakes, and a Toll House cookie.

Planet Hollywood- Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownie - Warm double chocolate brownie with chocolate and vanilla ice cream, hot fudge and whipped cream.
-Chocolate Cake - A chocolate lover's dream...layers of moist chocolate and creamy frosting served with vanilla ice cream

Plaza Restaurant- Creamy Hand-Dipped Milk Shakes - Ice cream flavors: Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, mint chocolate chip, no sugar added raspberry sherbet, no sugar added butter pecan, or nonfat chocolate-vanilla swirl.

Raglan Road- Dunbrody Kiss - Chef Dundon's gift to America. Chocolate, add chocolate, and then add some more.

Rainforest Cafe at AK- Sparkling Volcano - Enough for two or more. Rich chocolate brownie cake stacked up high, served warm with vanilla ice cream, fresh whipped cream and topped with caramel and chocolate sauces.

Shula's Steak House- Seven Layer Chocolate Cake - Seven Layer Chocolate Cake

Sleepy Hollow- Caramel Corn - Caramel Corn served in a bucket.


Any other Dessert suggestions?

Not much

Not much happening. I finish college for the summer on the 24th. I should really be doing work now... but its too early. I learned I cannot cook pancakes even if the batter is premade. I might try egos depending on the cost... I'm trying to find cheap foods I can rely on for Disney. Oh, my room finally got finished, its mostly purple with bambooish flooring, maybe I'll post pics. For now just a boring life which is fine for me. I'm also thinking about posting a list of foods I want to try in Disney.

19th Birthday

Well today was my 19th Birthday. I had an ice cream cake and got 3 Barbies. I collect barbies by the way. They can set up the most beautiful scenes.
or you can make custom characters like Galia from Star Trek

These are the barbies I got My Melody Pop Life and my FAVORITE Tarina Tarantino

My little bro also got me a 50$ gift card to Gamestop which is impressive because he is only 15.


DISNEY NEWS: It looks like I may be able to get on COBRA for health insurance while I am down at Disney. So it looks like I WILL be going!

Health Insurance

Well I have my loans set. But now my full coverage health insurance may drop me because I won't be a "Full Time Student" for a semester, even though I'm coming back and taking all the classes full time and maybe even full time summer.

So if I get hurt at Disney that means life long injury uninsured, many payments for life on doctor bills. Can anyone help me?

I can't back down now. I told Disney I would be there but I need so many medicines for allergies that I cannot afford without insurance. And say I get a chemical burn from custodial work, I wont be able to afford treatment.

I don't know what to do. I need guidance and prayers.

Things I want to do at Disney

Magic Kingdom

-All of it

Epcot

-Visit the butterfly garden behind Mouse Gears.

-See the sidewalks twinkle at night. (Take the right-hand path after the Epcot ball. You'll come upon them.) And the fireflies in the trees

-Open the lids of the crates at the African Outpost and see what happens.

-Get candy at Japan

- United Kingdom Butterfly garden

- Look up my family (There is a section in England where you can look up your family name and get information about it. Names in the book are from ALL countries, not just England ancestry. There is a book to look up your name; then, they will pull up info in their computer and you can see your family crest and family name history)

-Play in the shooting water fountains that kids play in before the World Showcase

-Check out the different Santas in each different country during Christmas.

-See the rest of it


Animal Kingdom

-Tour the whole thing

MGM

-All of it

CAKE WRECKS - Disney

Check out these hilarious cake wrecks of Mickey!
I had to link this!

The no BS Roommate Survey

I sound like a bitch but really I just want to feel safe and not be exposed to things like sex, drugs, or drinking. I am not ready to handle that stuff and I want to feel safe while at Disney. If you are okay with these things please contact me because I need a roommate for 9/1


1. If I bring a member of the opposite sex home, will you vacate the room? No, I will expect you NOT to bring them into our room and instead use THEIR room.
2. Apartment nudity. Do you walk around naked a lot? Will you stop? I do not, I will wear tank tops and shorts. Thats as close to nude as I get.
3. We have only one "TV" room. What kind of shows do you watch, how much TV do you watch? I watch Psych which is on once a week and might continue into September. I think thats about it.
4. Do you plan on having many/any sleepovers? How often? No because they are not allowed and I am a rule follower and if you have one I will report you.
5. Do you swear? Can you tolerate swearing? I swear a little and I can tolerate the amount I swear.
6. Speaking of morals, do you have them? How strict? No sex, Drinking, or Drugs. I will report you and may even call the police.
7. Liberal or Conservative? Conservative Tea Partier but overall I hate politics and rather not waste time on them at Disney
8. Are you religious? How religious? Do you care if your roommate isn't? I am a non practicing catholic and I don't care what my roommate is as long as they respect me and my god and I will respect them and theirs, even if it is Athos god of Atheists
9. Talking about sex...does it make you uncomfortable? Yes, its gross and you don't need to share and you don't need it every day of your life.
10. How about jokes about it? Not...that's what she said...I mean real crude humor. Its okay until its TMI
11. Are you easily offended? Not really unless its about being fat or a personal attack.
12. Bathroom habits, are you messy? Smelly? Take forever? Do you leave body hair stuck to the sink and/or drain? I am messy when I get out I have towels around and I take a while because my hair is thick and never wants to let me take the soap out.
13. Do you shower: How often and at what hour? Every morning before work, and since I'm custodial I may need to take one after...
14. Are you sarcastic? Does sarcasm bother you? Not really, and it bothers me
15. Do you need a lot of "alone time" in the room? No
16. If you are fortunate enough to have the opposite gender over, are you or can you be discreet? You know what I'm talking about. I will not be having anyone over because I respect my roommates.
17. Can you keep ^^^^^^^^ in your room? Or are you an exhibitionist? No sex
18. How many people have you killed? None, I feel guilty when I squish a bug...
19. If you won a million dollars while down there...would you treat your roommates :)?? Probably!
20. Will you verify my alibi? No matter what? No, if you did something wrong I will probably report you and even take evidence. I am down there to work and enjoy myself, not take care of you and your vices.

Scholarship Deferral

I got my scholarship deferred! Finally! Now I am officially going to Disney. I wish I had some friends to celebrate with me though. My parents don't really care it feels like and I wish they would be happier, if anything their just concerned I wont survive living with others.

Finding jobs has been hard, I keep applying and I get nothing. I really don't want to go to Disney broke, especially since you don't get your first paycheck for a while and all the deductions. My mother also can't find a job still and my fathers work is having a lot of money issues. I hope getting my foot into Disney that maybe I can become full time and eventually retire from there. I know I speak too soon, I don't even know what Floridians are like community wise and such. I guess I have big dreams.

I still have no roommate offers. I admit it I sound like a creeper on facebook "Hey I saw your survey and I think you could make a great roommate!" I guess that is a little to blunt for some people. I just want a roommate I can feel safe around and will respect me and my stuff. It would be horrible if a roommate ruined my Disney experience especially since this is my first time sharing a room with someone.

I guess I shouldn't worry and just trust that everything will work out.

Schools out for the summer! or at least 2 weeks.

So I had my last final today. My teacher gave me Sabriel to read as a parting gift. She is a wonderful teacher. I have 2 weeks of vacation now until summer classes ugh.

I also talked to the financial aid people about deferring my scholarship and they took my information again, lets hope they use it to contact me this time.

Quiz Extension

37. I prefer to sleep in a room that has: A fan, is dark
38. I like to go to bed: Whenever I get tired
39. I sleep better when the room is: dark and quite
40. I would prefer to sleep in a room that is: dark, quite
41. I would prefer guests: not be in my room or on my bed
42. I absolutely could not live with a roommate that: has sex in our room or on my bed. or snores. or disrespects my stuff. or does drugs. or drinks. I'm NEVER going to find a roommate huh?
43. Do you snore: no
44. On your day off..what time would you wake up: if i have something planned then early, if not then 12pm or 2pm

#42... Looks like I'm never going to find a roommate. I got bashed on the DSI boards for being "close-minded" ... I just don't want to watch my roommate have sex or ruin my bed sheets. To me a bedroom is a sacred place especially if you share it. If anyone is going on September 1st and under 21 and fits my roommate part please contact me!

Also no info on deferring the loans yet, school has not gotten back to me.

Please God, help me.

I went to defer my scholarships today and my school isn't sure they can do that because I wont be earning 6 credits at Disney and even if I took Disney classes they are not sure how to transfer the credits or if they would be worth the same. They let Brianne go last year... they deferred hers... but apparently now its on a "case by case" basis because no one usually goes. So wait... the college is going to ruin my dream? I thought I was going to college so I could be better off and live my dreams. I've worked so hard for this and they are going to "discuss the issue". I hope they know they will crush me if I can't go. They will sentence me to death here. Please God answer my prayers.

Custodial

I got accepted officially today for the Custodial position at Walt Disney World!
I just hope my GPA is over 2.0 because I struggled last semester. I go down August 1st if school doesn't get in the way.

Roomate Survey

If anyones interested


1. Your name?: Katie
2. Are you legal (over 21)?: no, 18 but 19 by the time the program starts
3. Male or female?: Female
4. Gay, straight, bi (optional): none, I'm really not into dating or anything of sexual natures.
5. Where do you live?: HELL- er... Vermont
6. What role will you have at Disney?: They haven't told me but they did say "Congratulations" >>
7. What are your arrival/departure dates/program (fall, fall advantage, fall quarter)?: Not sure yet.... how do I find out?
8. Which apartment complex would you prefer to live at? Vista (Hesitant because of the noise) or Catham
9. How many roommates/rooms would you like? (1-7 roommates, 1-4 rooms)?: I'm not sure, I never been in a dorm or anything. I guess the more the merrier?
10. Do you like to party? Will you be hosting parties in your apartment?: I don't know how to host parties, but if there is one and it doesnt involve drinking or drugs I'll go.
11. What's your favorite food, and more importantly, can you cook well?: I can't cook at all. And I CAN NOT EAT FISH. I like plain foods, or anything that fills me after a long shift.
12. If your friends could describe you in three words what would they be?: Loud, crazy, loyal.
13. What kind of music/movies do you like?: Techno, I like Madagascar 2 (TALKING ANIMALS WOO!) and comedy
14. Do you smoke, and if so, inside or outside?: Ew, no, I have mild Asthma too.
15. Do you drink? (socially or alcoholic): No and I never will so don't worry!
16. Are you a night person or a morning person?: I'm a whenever person but sometimes I need naps to recharge.
17. Are you driving or flying down?: Flying,
18. What do you do for fun?: I go online! 8D Also play DSi games and go places just to shop/browse
19. What is your favorite quote?: I had one, then I read this, and then I forgot the quote
20. What are you most excited about in being in the WDWCP?: Living, away from my parents and Vermont's close mindedness
21. Favorite things to do when not working: Sleeping, going out, eating out,
22. Name one good quality about yourself: I always try my hardest even if its not as good as others
23. Name one bad quality about yourself: spoiled by my parents who tryed to keep me in a bubble and protect me from the outside world. Plus they think I can't do anything right so they do it all.
24: Your college: Champlain College
25: Your major: Graphic Design and Digital Media
26. Any medical conditions (optional): Nothing major, I got acid reflux? lol
27. Are you messy/tidy?: messy but I keep it to my space and sometimes I go on a cleaning frenzy
28. Anything else you want to state: I need kind understanding roomates that are patient with me because I have been coddled so much I am not very good at ... well, life.
29. Favorite Disney movie? Not sure!
30. How many times have you been to Disney? once for a few hours last summer <3
31. Favorite park? not sure, havent seen them all
32. Favorite ride? not sure
33. Favorite show? I didn't see any! I wanted to see "Drew Carrys sounds scary!" but it was Closed!!
34. Favorite resort? No idea
35. Favorite dining? No idea
36. Favorite character? not sure, Meeko cause my cats named Miko, any character that says hi to me and treats me kindly even though I'm older than the other kids, lol!

I just got off the phone...

Apparently the Fall Advantage is full up and they where asking if I wanted to do fall! I said yes I was going to ask to change it anyway because I just found out that I had classes through may and maybe the 1st week of June. He said "That answers that question!" and told me to look for an offer in the mail and said...

Congratulations!

I am so excited! I assume this means I'm in! Not sure what role yet but I CAN'T WAIT!

Now for housing... Vista Way or Catham?

Researching

I have been looking around and researching about housing and I think I like Catham best. Its got less parties and noise then Vista but inst as expensive as Patterson. I think sleep will be the most important factor in surviving long hours.

I'm thinking I will pack 1 suitcase and a backpack. All I need is clothes really, and bathroom things. So I think I can take a jetblue flight (best airline ever).

I really hope I am accepted. I have been working toward an opportunity like this my whole life and I can't believe I made it to the interview even! I'm still in a state of bliss and reading everyone elses blogs.

I hope I get followers soon, I would really like to talk about Disney.

Application Process

So I heard about the Disney College Program while looking at gap year options for a friend. My mother found the DCP and showed me it. My heart was set on it and I wanted to be in it. I took my time learning about it and heard that an Alumni would be presenting at my school so I went. Her name is Bree and she is a former Character Attendant. I knew that I wanted to go to Disney more then ever.

I have been living at home because I can't afford to pay to live at college. I am getting sick of my parents and in the winter we are all at eachothers necks. I think I would benifit greatly from the DCP because THERE IS NO SNOW! And I'LL BE BUSY AND NOT BORED! Also college doesnt seem to be for me... The kids are too rich and pompous to talk to me and very close minded.

Well I filled out the application using safari instead of internet explorer. BAD IDEA. I kept getting a glitch telling me "You did not fill out all the answers" Even though I had. Then came the worst part "Were sorry..." I had FAILED.

I called up the recruiting offices and explained my problem. They where SO SO SO NICE! They listened and reset my application process because I didn't have access to IE. I went to school and took it again and it said I was a "Strong Candidate"! I almost screamed in the computer lab!

The next thing I knew I was home making an appointment for a phone interview. The closest they had was the next week at 11pm. I took it.

The interview went well, I wanted to be a Fairy Godmother in Training but Custodial sounds nice too, or Quick food service. They all sounded fun and I will do anything for a chance to work there and I will do my best at whatever job I get!

Now is the waiting game! I am eagerly checking my mail and email everyday and I am in a blissful state of accomplishment, proud that I even made it this far.