Celebrate you!

19 days!!! So excited I can barely stand it!

In other news, Disney posted on their blog that they are creating a new show for California Adventure that will take the place of High School Musical: Right Here, Right Now. This new show will be along the same lines with dancers, 4 main vocalists, and a moving float. It will incorporate songs from HSM, Camp Rock, StarStruck, and other Disney Channel music. Here is the link: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/07/new-show-coming-to-disney-parks-this-fall/

But here's the issue...auditions are 2 days before my sister's wedding. So basically, that's not happening. I suppose that works out for the best because I couldn't be in the show this fall anyway, and I'm sure they'll have auditions again in a few months. But anyway, exciting new development that includes another opportunity for me to perform at a Disney park! (Even though I'm too tall)

If any of you are interested in the auditions, you can go to DisneyAuditions.com to check it out, but basically they are August 5th for girls and the 6th for boys.

Meanwhile I'll keep counting down the days until my real life starts!

"See you real soon!"

Today I got a really wonderful email. It was titled "See you real soon!" and you know what? I WILL see them real soon! The email was all about checking in - what we need to have with us, wear, how long it will take, where we will go, and what those first few days should look like. According to the email:

Day 1:

Arrival and Check in: Family and friends are welcome to join you and can wait in one of our common areas while you check in. Due to limited space they may not proceed through the check in process with you. You can expect to spend approximately 90 minutes checking in and completing your housing and I-9 paperwork. Attend 45 minute mandatory housing meeting in the Housing Office, #300. Your specific housing meeting start time will be scheduled upon arrival.

Day 2:

Finalize On-boarding processes and attend Orientation in the Casting Theater. Attend Disneyland Resort Resource Info Fair: 5:30-6:30 P.M. Here, you will have the opportunity to meet and learn about many of the different Organizations and resources available to you as a Disneyland Resort Cast Member

Day 3 or 4:

Attend Traditions: Your first paid day of work, you will meet your on-boarding Specialist, receive a training schedule and other information to begin on the job training. You will have the day off whichever day you are not scheduled to attend Traditions.

So all in all, I'd say pretty freaking exciting! I check in at 8am (bright and early, but at least that gives me plenty of time to unpack and figure out what I need to put back in storage) and then I get to spend the day getting to know my lovely new roommates! I'm also happy to know that Day 2 will not be super busy, so I'll probably be able to join the parents as they frolic around the parks. Awesome.

The email also reminds us to arrive with the "Disney Look". Luckily, today JC Penney had a massive sale and I was able to complete my "business wardrobe". For anyone who is curious, that wardrobe consists of a pencil skirt, some slacks, long shorts, button up blouses, sweaters, and a few dresses from Anthropologie that definitely have a sophisticated look. After reviewing the "Disney Look" email I am confident that those will be more than adequate for the few times we have to be dressed professionally. To be honest though...I sort of enjoy dressing up. I keep saying I'll most likely just wear my costume to class, but who doesn't love an excuse to wear a great outfit?

So anyway, that's all the news I've gotten recently. 25 days until check in! I'll update as I learn more, but until then...see you real soon!

The Road to Tomorrow!

Quick update - only 1 month until I head down to Anaheim! I am so excited I can barely stand it. I just have to get through this paper, my sister's wedding, and a fantastic vacation to Disneyworld and Harry Potter World! (What a horrible life I lead)

Last week I auditioned for the Aladdin show at DCA. I've auditioned for Disney a few times in the past and never made it anywhere. I always sit around at auditions for a few hours, go in, sing my 16 bars, and get dismissed with a "thank you for your time". In the past I haven't always sung my best, so I always blame my lack of advancement on that; however, this time, I totally ROCKED "Just Around the Riverbend". I mean, it's a pretty easy song, so there's no way my singing ruled me out. So I have now reached the conclusion that I am just too tall to perform for Disney. Which sucks, because there is absolutely nothing I can do about it.

On the other hand, I also auditioned to be a host for Innoventions - a job that doesn't have a height requirement! The audition included more waiting (of course) and then we auditioned in groups of 10. We were each asked a few questions about ourselves, then given one of the monologues to read. It was pretty easy and fun - I just got to be myself! Only problem? Training is for three weeks starting August 7th - non negotiable. Fiona's wedding? Saturday August 7th. There is NO WAY I am missing that. So when they called to offer me the job, I unfortunately had to decline. Major bummer. But it would also mean that I wouldn't get to participate in the college program anymore. No college housing with awesome roommates, no classes, no fun activities...no. I am happy with the decision I made.

And maybe I can audition again in 6 months when my program is over. If they wanted me once, why wouldn't they want me again? :)