I have one month left of my program.
I don’t like reading those words because this program was the greatest decision
I have made for myself. However, I am going to finish school and I will get my
butt back down here as quickly as humanly possible! So for this update I’m
going to talk about extensions, my new position, and any other things that are
on my mind at the moment!
Extensions!!!
Oh, extensions… once these come out during the last 6 weeks of your program you
will probably see three different types of people: those who apply, those who
want to but won’t/can’t, and those who basically think the DCP is hell on
earth. Let’s start off with those unhappy DCPers, shall we? Basically, they
hate the program and Disney. They met some great people but they hate their
job, hate the hours, don’t go to the parks and take advantage of the perks, and
just want to get back home. There’s nothing wrong with these people, just that
they didn’t have the experience they thought they would and they’re over it. If
you don’t let them bother you then you won’t even notice them! :- ) Then we
have the kids who would like to apply to extend – or at least like the idea of
it – but they won’t or can’t. At the moment that is me and several of my
friends. We are either need to finish school, have to go back home, or have
different plans for our futures. Then we have the kids who will apply for
extensions. You apply, then you get an email saying okay thanks we’ll let you
know later, and then you wait. And the waiting sucks, and basically all you can
think about is whether you were approved to extend or not. Then you get an
email saying yay or nay and your plans will basically be made for the next few
months!
On
to my position at All Star! There are sooo many cast members within the Front
Desk role alone, but luckily I have been getting to know everyone a little more
and feeling more comfortable in my position. I love being a runner; I can move
around all day, walk outside, converse with CM’s and guests and face some fun
challenges along the way. I’m probably at the actual front desk once or twice a
week and runner 3-4 times a week. This isn’t common, but I believe the managers
and scheduling knows that I like being a runner and they always see me as one
so my schedule has kind of shifted towards that role. Front desk is definitely
interesting, I like the ability to converse with CM’s near you and that you are
one of the first people guests will see when arriving. There is a lot of
responsibility such as making sure guests rooms are clean and ready, finding
their reservation and ensuring everything is correct, fixing any issues a guest
may have whether it was at the parks or in the resort, and making sure your
bank is even. I don’t mind the bank until I pull cash (so when someone pays
with cash) then it becomes a bit of a hassle. Usually, it’s just a few extra
steps and then you are done; however, for me something always goes wrong! The
machine will break, I can’t figure out why the computer is saying my bank isn’t
even when I have counted it 30 times and I can guarantee it is. It’s just
stupid things that make my day a little more difficult, but everything works
out! I also just had my first curbside shift which I liked! Basically we walk
around the lobby with an iPad and greet guests getting off the Magical Express,
or answer any questions they may have, and try to contain the line by getting
as much information as possible so that the cashier (a.k.a front desk) doesn’t
have to ask. It is fun and easy, and I get to talk to a lot of people which is
great for me!
Other
than work and extensions, Disney has been swell! I am trying to get everything
that I want to do into my last month here, so wish me luck on that! I am also
trying to hang out with everyone who is leaving or lives here before I leave, I
hate goodbyes and I have to do them again! But this program has been wonderful
and I cannot wait to return to Florida, I just have to get that degree and then
I’m golden! :- )
