The last few days have been so surreal. Between moving in and having orientation classes here and there, we haven't had much time to relax. I did have a day off on Friday, though. Half of us went to Traditions that day, while the other half went on Saturday.
So on Saturday, I went to Traditions, which is basically an orientation on everything Disney. We watched videos designed to inspire us and make us all nostalgic for our childhoods. We played icebreaker games, perhaps designed to wake us up. Then, we took a tour of the park. The first time I ever set foot in Disneyland, I was a cast member. It was still amazing! We went backstage as well, and I saw a Storm Trooper! Without his head on! It was weird and awesome at the same time. I saw other characters such as the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland and the Queen from Snow White and Peter Pan.
After lunch, we went back to the auditorium to watch more videos and watch the presenters perform skits to show us how to properly interact with the guests (which I was so grateful for, because my feet were screaming at me). We were split up into groups according to the category of the role we were assigned. We got information about where we have to go for our on-the-job training and that we'll be getting shoes at the orientation, so I won't have to wear my uncomfortable dressy shoes all day.
They were just announcing that we were going to get our Disney I.D.s and name tags when the door on the side of the stage opened and out popped Mickey Mouse! I probably got more excited than is socially acceptable for a 20 year old, but I didn't care. It was Mickey Mouse, and I've never been to Disneyland! He was standing at the door, giving hugs and high fives, and I totally got a hug. Then I got my I.D. and name tag. With my I.D., I can get into the park for free! My roommate, Leslie, and I were going to go, but at the last minute decided we'd go later. We both had pepper spray in our bags that we forgot to take out before we came (and she's gone into the park with hers before and they never said anything), and they told us we could take it back to our car or give it to them. If we gave it to them, they'd throw it away, and we didn't want to be stuck without any protection if we need it in the future. So, we just went home. I wanted to go yesterday, though, because I wanted to go before I started working. It'll be okay, though, I guess. It's not like I'm not going to get another chance to go.
My on-the-job training starts at noon today. We'll get our two-week schedules and find out specifically where we're going to be working! I'm excited to find out!
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