So here I am, only a little over a month left of my program... and its as good as ever here in Disney World. Im still loving my job, my roomates and everything about Disney.

Although it is spring break, and things are kinda crazy (magic kingdom going to full capactiy by 11am...), its still the happiest place on earth. Of course there have been a few bumps here and there, between difficult guests or struggling with my online classes, but its still totally worth it.

My coworkers, managers, and coordinators are all wonderful people. It makes me so excited to come back here and work. The time to apply for an extension has come and gone, i was very tempted but I know i have to go home to finish school. And i know if i would have gotten offered a character attendant position, i would not be able to say no. After next year, I will have my degree and then I can come back down here and do a professional internship if everything works out as planned :)

For a while, i literally feared the thought of going home... i love it to much to leave this behind. But after my family visited last week, I realized what I have at home, and now I think i can accept going home in May. And to know that i WILL be back here, no matter what, for a second program, helps alot. This place will always be a part of me...

I applied to be a campus rep also, so even when I go home, Disney will be with me :) I cant wait to recruit people from GVSU, I could talk about the DCP alllll day long. I think ill make a great rep <3

My Disney Heritage class is pretty much the most wonderful thing ever. I get to learn everything there is to know about the Walt Disney company, and the more I learn the more I fall in love with Disney <3 I never realized how much of an impact Disney as a whole has on the world. It seriously is one the the greatest companies ever known to man, when you finally realize everything they play a part in.

And after learning all this, it makes me want to be a part of it for the rest of my life even more. Im starting to network more and more with different people, to see what kind of path it takes to get into management and the different roles that are out there. Im thinking possibly guest relations or travel planner, but who knows. 

As for the present, there hasnt been a single day i have not spent in the parks or at least went to a park even for a moment. Im living it up as much as possible... i never want to lose a day here...tomorrow im volunteering for Give Kids the World, im super excited to be apart of that, im sure it will be tons of fun.

So for those of you wondering, being a cast member is one of the greatest things in the world (if that isnt already obvious to you), and im so blessed to call myself one <3 every day here is a new adventure, and i love every moment...

The happiest place on earth is calling, so more updates to come later :) 

thanks for reading <3

enjoy some pics from when my family visited last week....

Almost Halfway....

Oh my goodness... to think I am almost HALFWAY through my program, is the most incredible thing... this internship has honestly FLOWN by, and im trying so hard to make the time slow down.

This program is still the most amazing thing... I keep waiting for it to take a turn and become bad, or for me to become home sick.. but every day it just gets better and better. And each day that passes, the less I want to go home :( I have to start thinking about my plans for going home unfortunately, with booking a flight and all that. Extension applications start Monday, and its taking every fiber of my being NOT to extend... but I have to go home and finish school. All my managers and coordinators say its best to just go home and finish school, so I know its what best... but going home is NOT going to be easy.

But today i did go to an Entertainment extension audition, and it was amazing! There was around 250 people there, and we just did a simple 8 count dance routine to its a small world, and we had to march in across the room in front of a judge with 3 other people... it brought me back to my review show days :) unfortunately, I didnt make it, they took 15 guys and just a few girls, but Im totallly ok with it, cause it was a BLAST doing it, and now i can say i auditioned in the actual rehearsal facilities that the performers use :)

Besides that, life at Muppets is still incredibly amazing... of course it can be slow and monotonous at times, but the guest interaction is great, and i think Hollywood Studios is the best park to work in! we have the best hours (besides Animal Kingdom), i RARELY work over 6 hours, and the people are WONDERFUL. I have made so many friends at Muppets, its so great to have a great job AND great co workers!

I still continue to spend allll my free time in the parks :) Im finally really getting the hang of all the parks and where everything is at. I know Hollywood like the back of my hand :) I havent gotten to do anything outside of the parks yet, besides some of the nightlife and party busses, but hopefully I can get to that soon! House of Blues is a really fun place to be on Sundays, that has been the best place outside of Disney so far!

I did start my Exploration series class on thursdays, Disney Heritage and it is SUCH an amazing class!!! Its just a 2 hour class, once a week and you learn about the past of Walt Disney and how the parks came to be. There is sooo much to learn about them, I have already learned so much just from 2 classes! We take a couple field trips, im looking forward to learning more about Disney History

My mother, best friend and boyfriend are coming in a little over a week and im SOOOO Exciteddd to see them! I get 6 whole days off from work to be with them, I cant wait to show them around the parks! :D It will be so nice to be with my boyfriend again after all this time <3

As time continues to pass here, i become more and more sure that Disney is my future. Everything about it here, just feels like home to me. Im already looking forward to coming back here, and I havent even left. I know going home will be hard, but its what needs to be done in order to come back here and be in Management in the future. 

For now its back to my last 5 day work week before the fam comes down to visit and im looking forward to getting back to Muppets after 3 days off! 

Still living the dream here in Disney World, no big deal <3