Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Set to debut on May 28, 2014 is the newest attraction to Magic Kingdom: The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. This new attraction is settled in the New Fantasyland of the Magic Kingdom, which also features Enchanted Tales with Belle, Under the Sea- the Journey of the Little Mermaid and more.

This new feature is considered to be a thrill ride because it moves quickly and has small drops. This also means that there will be a height requirement of 38 inches for safety reasons.

Like all attractions, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train takes you through a journey. While waiting in line for the ride, you are traveling the paths of the woodland creatures to the mountain slope. At different spots in the line there are some fun interactive games to pass the time.

Once you have reached the end of your wait, you will hop into the mine carts and experience an amazing adventure. Throughout the ride, you will see all of the seven dwarfs and even Snow White!
I am very excited to ride this new attraction! From what I have heard, this is going to be an amazing new addition to the Magic Kingdom.

Life Update: April/May 2014

Hello all! I apologize for not posting recently but my life has been a whirlwind of activity. Last week I finished up finals and moved out from my dorm room. Thankfully my Dad was able to come and help me move out. I wouldn't have been able to do all of it without him so thanks Dad!

Now that I am officially back home and things are starting to cool down, I will be posting more about Disney and the College Program. The Fall Advantage people are already starting to head down to Florida and I can't help but be a little jealous. Don't get me wrong, I am thrilled to be back home with my family, but I am even more anxious to start my program.

Good luck to everyone arriving within the next few weeks! If anyone has any questions or suggestions for new posts, please comment below! Thanks! :)

Music Video: Let It Go and Vivaldi's Winter by The Piano Guys

I found this video on youtube and really liked it. I thought some other people might enjoy it too! This is a rendition of Vivaldi's Winter and Let It Go from Frozen. It sounds amazing! It will be on repeat for awhile!

The Piano Guys are just a group of people that make amazing and enteratining music videos. Check them out on Youtube!

Vera Bradley: The Disney Collection

Ok so apparently there has been a Disney Collection by Vera Bradley since September 2013, but I am just finding out about it now. I must have been living under a rock or something! Haha! Well anyways, I am very excited now that I have found out about this. For those who don't know me, I am a little obsessed with Vera Bradley. I have quite a few purses, wallets, bags, and even a laptop case and flip flops in different Vera Bradley prints. I know this style isn't for everyone, but it is for me. 

Back in September 2013, The Disney Collection featured two prints: "Midnight with Mickey" and "Just Mousing Around".   

The pink pattern is "Just Mousing Around".

The black pattern is "Midnight with Mickey". 

In October of 2013, Vera Bradley came out with a third pattern for the Disney Collection. This blue  pattern is called "Where's Mickey". I really like this one!







Even though I have not been up to date on this amazing invention, I do have some new news to share about The Disney Collection by Vera Bradley. On May 6th, 2014, there will be a new print introduced to the collection called, "Perfect Petals". It looks a little something like this.

Although the other patterns are adorable, I do have to say that I would prefer either this new pattern or the "Where's Mickey" over the first two. I really like how both this pattern and "Where's Mickey" has the "hidden mickey" heads, rather than the character himself. In my opinion, these two newer patterns are great Vera Bradley styles, with just a hint of Disney. They're not too over the top, and I think that they're very cute! I can't wait to get my hands on these. 

Acceptance

I just realized that I never made a post about what happens when you get accepted. Sorry! So the first thing that will happen is you will get a magical email from Disney recruiting.
If you have been accepted it will say "Congratulations!" at the top. I have to tell you it was one of the most amazing feelings to read that. You never really know when you are going to get this email. It could be 3 days after your phone interview, or it could be 3 weeks. The hardest part is waiting, but it's so worth it!
This first email will not tell you your role right away, but it will tell you whether you have been accepted for Florida or California. This first email will then tell you the next three crucial steps to accepting your offer. You have 7 days to complete these steps, and if you do not complete them Disney will take that as you declining the offer.
Step 1: Review Offer and Indicate Acceptance
This just means that you click on a link that will tell you exactly what role you have been offered and all of the responsibilities of that role. At the bottom of the letter there will be a drop down box to choose yes or no.
Step 2: Submit your Program Fees
I believe the program fee was $305. This is to cover the first couple weeks of rent and other stuff for Disney.
Step 3: Select your Program Dates
There should be 3 days to choose from. Make sure you think carefully about this because I have heard that it is hard to change your date after you have selected one.
CONGRATULATIONS! You did it! You are going to be an official Disney Cast Member. This is going to be such a fantastic opportunity that could open the door to a whole bunch of other opportunities. Now you can celebrate, join the Facebook group for your arrival dates, search for roommates, create a bucket list, and get ready for the adventure of a life time.

Role UPDATE!

Oh my goodness! I cannot believe this but I have been accepted for the Character Performer role! Originally I was accepted for merchandise but now it has changed :) It almost doesn't feel real. I am so incredibly thankful and blessed to be offered such an amazing opportunity. This is the start of something amazing.

Apartment Complexes

After acceptance into the Disney College Program, something to think about is where you would like to live. In Florida, Disney has four gated apartment complexes for Cast Members to chose from. The choices are Vista Way, Chatham Square, Patterson Court and The Commons. Here is a list of amenities found in each complex:

• All utilities including water, electricity, and waste disposal. 
• High speed internet access
• One central telephone
• Laundry Facilities
• Maintenance and pest control
• Security
• Cable 
• Computer Labs
• Swimming Pools
• Weight Rooms
• Tennis, Basketball, and Racquetball Courts
• Fully Furnished apartments

Every complex is a little different so here is some information about each one.
Vista Way
This is the oldest complex so it is cheaper to live here than the others. Vista Way has a reputation for being the party complex. I have heard of many rumors and stories about what goes down here but since I have never been there I can not say for certain if any of them are true or not. I think that since everyone goes into their programs knowing about this reputation it does attract a more rowdy crowd, but again I can not say for for certain.
If you chose to apply for a room at Vista Way, you have two choices of room sizes:

• 2 bedroom with 4 people
• 3 bedroom with 6 people. 

Patterson Court
If you put Vista Way at one end of a spectrum, on the opposite would be Patterson Court. Some people have nicknamed this complex the retirement home, so you can guess how different it might be from Vista. Although this is the more quieter complex, it is the newest apartment complex and therefor has a more expensive rent per week.
If you chose to apply for a room at Patterson Court, you have 4 options for room sizes:

• 1 bedroom with 2 people
• 1 bedroom with 3 people
• 2 bedrooms with 5 people
• 3 bedrooms with 6 people

A couple of downsides to this complexes are that it is the farthest away from everything and does not have it's own bus stop. So if you do live here you will need to walk to it's closest neighbor Chatham Square to get on a bus. Other than that it seems like a very nice place to live.

Chatham Square

Standing as a middle ground between the party place and retirement home is little ole Chatham Square. Chatham has been established as the perfect middle spot for noise levels, price, location. and atmosphere. After fishing around the internet and talking to people, this complex seems to be the most popular for all of the above reasons. 

If you chose to apply for a room at Chatham Square, you have 5 options for room sizes:

• 1 bedroom with 2 people
• 1 bedroom with 3 people
• 2 bedrooms with 6 people
• 3 bedrooms with 6 people
• 4 bedrooms with 8 people

Personally, this is the complex I am putting as my number one choice. I really like the location and the way people speak so highly of it. I know that Chatham is very popular and I have a small chance of getting it, but I had a small chance of getting into the DCP in the first place so hopefully things will go my way again! :)

The Commons

Originally this apartment complex was used for International CP's only, recently it has been opened up to all CP's! Due to it's original purpose, I do not have a lot of information about this complex. I do know that it is about the same price as Chatham Square. It is also the only complex with in unit washers and dryers.
If you choose to apply for a room at The Commons, you have 6 options for room sizes:

• 1 bedroom with 2 people
• 1 bedroom with 3 people
• 2 bedrooms with 4 people
• 2 bedrooms with 5 people
• 3 bedrooms with 6 people
• 4 bedrooms with 8 people

I would guess that The Commons is most similar to that of Chatham Square based on location and atmosphere. This complex would probably be my second choice for living! :)

Just recently Disney has added bunk beds into some of the rooms, that's why you see those 1 bedrooms with 3 people. Personally I am not too upset about this. After looking up pictures and videos of the apartments, I think that there is more than enough room for 3 people in one bedroom. 

Once you have been accepted, Disney emails you a link to the onboarding website. This site has a lot of more information, including prices and amenities. I'm not sure how much info I can share so I am going t leave it at that. If you fish around on the internet, you can find people's opinions on the complexes. I wish I could share my own, but I do not have any yet! If you have any questions, please feel free to ask! :)

I will eventually post a packing list once I get closer to my move in date, which still feels like forever away! Have a magical day! :)