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So I suppose it's about time to finish my Disney story...
My last shift was completely surreal. We were pretty slow which was nice cause I got to talk to everyone I was working with and say goodbye and such. I miss it there soooo much more than I could have ever imagined.
I had to turn in my ID, but I waited until that Saturday to do so (it expired Friday May 21st, so I used it until then) Sooo bittersweet. I will never get over not getting into the parks for free anymore, that was the best job perk you could ever ask for, EVER.
But let's go back to the beginning of my last week...
My dad also came to visit one last time before my program ended. So he was there the weekend before my last week, which I conviently took off work from
We stayed in the Lovebug building at All Start Movies
Then we checked out Animal Kingdom because although I've been there with him before, he couldn't remember ever going there!!
We also went to dinner in Epcot, China to be exact. Then we went and watched "Old Dogs" on the Beach Club beach so my daddy could see where I'd been working the whole time
My mom came on Tuesday too, so the end was very family packed She helped me pack up my apartment sooooo much! And we did our traditional Disney things before she left again!
Breakfast at Crystal Palace, my absolute FAVORITEE!!!!
Also, the new Ariel meet and greet is up and running
She gave up her grotto for a prince, just like the movie haha
Empty once again, for the next CP to move into
We did Wishes one last time, OF COURSE. My favorite thing ever. Although I will be going to see the Summer Nightastic fireworks as well, I hear they are pretty good.
I spent my LAST free Disney day at DHS for Day 1 of Star Wars Weekends! Couldn't miss that obviously
Jedi Mickey is just the cutest ever!
I also went and found my one roomie (the one I adored) at DHS, because she had the same idea I did haha
there we are saying goodbye SO SADD I miss her lots and lots!
Then the last thing I did was go see Fantasmic one more time, because I somehow managed not to go see it throughout my program. I saw it with my mom before I moved in, and then never went back because I hate how crowded it gets when it's only 2 days a week, yuck.
So that was it. On Saturday one of my friends picked me up at the Treehouse and took me to Beach Club to turn in my ID and then we went to Boma for dinner, amazing as usual. Then that night when my bestie got off work we went to see Shrek 4 at the Pleasure Island AMC and that was it, I was no longer a Disney CP
Right at the end of my program our CP manager put up a group picture with each person's name on for everyone else to sign with well wishes. So I got mine in the mail after getting home. It's such a nice little keepsake, because I really did LOVE my job and I LOVEEEE my coworkers so much. I was so lucky to have been given that position and that place!
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What a great thread to read. Wish I would have seen it earlier. You had me totally hooked with PSU and Disney 2 of my favorite things. Thanks for all the wonderful pictures and great stories. i really enjoyed reading your adventures.
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So glad you had a great experience as a CP. Any thoughts of returning?
Basically those are the only thoughts filling my head haha I'm going to try for a professional internship Fall of 2011, or else I'll probably do a second CP. I really want it to be at Yacht and Beach again no matter what it is, I was so blessed to be able to work there
I'd go back in the Spring but I'm moving into an unfurnished apartment for the year that I'm not really suppose to sublet. Plus I think it will be nice to experience other seasons at Disney
Thanks so much for sharing your semester at Disney. I have enjoyed the experience. Good luck as you return to your regular school program. Best wishes with your goals of being selected for more CP in 2011.
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I just noticed this thread yesterday and have been reading about your CP adventures. Different, since all the CPs I know work in Merchantainment (with me). Sounds like everything went really well - I can tell you loved the work. I hope the "Little Lake Bryan" experience wasn't too bad. I lived in South Halls when I went to Penn State (I hear they are being demolished to make way for a highrise).
Great idea to come back for an internship next year. I see someone else asked you you going seasonal. I did know someone who did that (we worked together at a Disney Store that has since closed), but I guess she was in merchantainment. I have lost track of her, but she ended up moving down here and going f/t, then moved back home, and I think she went back to that TDS, but I don't know where she is, since the store closed last year.
Tri-Sig, huh.
Good luck with your classes at PSU and hope you get the internship!
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to learn about the CP through your eyes. It was a great way to find out more about Disney in a way that the most of us will never have the chance to experience.
Good luck in what will surely be a beautiful and exciting future!
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