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Hey y'all! :)
Sunday, July 11th was my first hat set for character shifts! I was really nervous about messing the schedule up because no one trained me on how to work hat sets. I ended up asking a few PhotoPass Cast Members how things with the character rotations work. Well, when I logged into CDS, I was assigned to Hat 5 Chip and Dale! :D I could not have asked for a better assignment because Chip and Dale are my favorite! The hat sets started at 9:15 and ended at 12:30 when we had our lunch break. I was sent to VIP Mickey for thirty minutes before they assigned me to Hat Left because they were short of people for icon shifts.
This past week has been such a once in a lifetime experience when it comes to celebrities. I took pictures of Monique (from the movie Precious) and her family when I was assigned to Mike and Sulley from Monsters Inc. Well, I never watched the movie... I am not familiar with her work at all. I think I only recognized her face because she was interviewed on the red carpet during the Academy Awards. She was SOO nice and SOO patient with me and my camera problems... Did I mention that her kids were adorable?!
I think yesterday was probably THE best experience yet because of what one of the Character Attendants told us secretly.. :) I was told that the prince from the Prince of Persia movie was going to come our way to visit Mickey! I immediately assumed that it was going to be JAKE GYLLENHAAL! haha :) It turns out that they were mistaken..dun..dun..dun.. haha. :) I ended up taking pictures of a prince from Saudi Arabia! Umm...yeah...indescribable! haha
My Mom is either driving or taking the Auto Train down on Friday, July 16th to visit me for a week. I am beyond thankful that I got to switch shifts with my coworker Kevin for his 8:30 to 4:30 shift! Before that switch happened, we were going to have to postpone seeing each other on Sunday instead of Saturday because I was going to get off at 10:15.. that would mean that we wouldn't get back to our friends house until 11:30 or midnight the same night. God definitely worked through that situation!
So...
Saturday: Work from 8:30 to 4:30
Meet my Mom at 4:30
Have an early dinner before driving to our friends house
Sunday: Church
Lunch, shopping, etc.. haha
Monday: CHECK-IN AT THE FRENCH QUARTER RESORT
PARK
DINNER AT THE 1900 CHARACTER DINNER
Tuesday: PARKS!
Wednesday: Check out... :(
PARKS
Thursday: Back to work when my Mom will still be here... sad face. :(
MY MOM IS COMING! MY MOM IS COMING! MY MOM IS COMING! MY MOM IS COMING! MY MOM IS COMING! -sigh- MY MOM IS COMING! MY MOM IS COMING! MY MOM IS COMING! MY MOM IS COMING!
haha :)
Talk to y'all later!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Staying Busy!
Hey guys!
First off, I want to apologize for not updating my blog on a regular basis... I usually have 7 1/2 hour shifts to 9 hour shifts every day. I have been soo exhausted that I just haven't been in the mood to update this blog! Did I mention that I have to update my vlog as well?
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Let's see how that goes! haha :)
Check-In Day
Check-in day was a rather fast process! Check-in started at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, May 19th, but my parents made sure that I arrived an hour early. I met one of my apartment mates in line before meeting everyone else a few hours later once they got out of Casting. We managed to get the complex we wanted (Chatham), room size (4 bedrooms; 8 people), and amazing roommates! I am beyond thankful that we all mesh together so well. :D
Tradtions
Past Disney. Present Disney. Future Disney.
The rest is confidential. :)
Training for PhotoPass!
My first two training days started at Disney's Animal Kingdom Business Complex. The first day was about the basic outdoor and indoor camera settings such as ISO, metering, battery power, etc. My two trainers also ran over the Disney Basics for the new Disney Cast Member slogan: Safe-D Begins with Me! :)
My second day was about how to hold, operate, and use troubleshooting techniques with our Nikon cameras. We got to look at pictures from past PhotoPass CPers for future reference purposes. I cried when I looked at a few because I knew that I was going to make a child smile as they meet Mickey Mouse for the first time! I can finally be apart of a child's dream... That is definitely something to be excited about!
Third day of training was at Disney's Hollywood Studios! Did I mention that my home park IS Hollywood Studios? :) It was a lot of fun because my trainer let me go out for an hour to practice on park guests!
Once my training period was over, nerves started to hit me hard because the next day was my first day on the job by myself.
DAY ONE TO PRESENT! :D
I was really excited to finally start taking pictures of guests by myself without a trainer watching me nearby. Every job has their moments, right? Well, I am really frustrated with some of my pictures because they either show up crooked, t close, or blurry. I do believe that I am getting used to the weight of the camera now... we'll see what the week looks like ahead! :)
Stay tuned for more blog updates!
"...it all started with a mouse." - Walt Disney
First off, I want to apologize for not updating my blog on a regular basis... I usually have 7 1/2 hour shifts to 9 hour shifts every day. I have been soo exhausted that I just haven't been in the mood to update this blog! Did I mention that I have to update my vlog as well?
0.0
....
Let's see how that goes! haha :)
Check-In Day
Check-in day was a rather fast process! Check-in started at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, May 19th, but my parents made sure that I arrived an hour early. I met one of my apartment mates in line before meeting everyone else a few hours later once they got out of Casting. We managed to get the complex we wanted (Chatham), room size (4 bedrooms; 8 people), and amazing roommates! I am beyond thankful that we all mesh together so well. :D
Tradtions
Past Disney. Present Disney. Future Disney.
The rest is confidential. :)
Training for PhotoPass!
My first two training days started at Disney's Animal Kingdom Business Complex. The first day was about the basic outdoor and indoor camera settings such as ISO, metering, battery power, etc. My two trainers also ran over the Disney Basics for the new Disney Cast Member slogan: Safe-D Begins with Me! :)
My second day was about how to hold, operate, and use troubleshooting techniques with our Nikon cameras. We got to look at pictures from past PhotoPass CPers for future reference purposes. I cried when I looked at a few because I knew that I was going to make a child smile as they meet Mickey Mouse for the first time! I can finally be apart of a child's dream... That is definitely something to be excited about!
Third day of training was at Disney's Hollywood Studios! Did I mention that my home park IS Hollywood Studios? :) It was a lot of fun because my trainer let me go out for an hour to practice on park guests!
Once my training period was over, nerves started to hit me hard because the next day was my first day on the job by myself.
DAY ONE TO PRESENT! :D
I was really excited to finally start taking pictures of guests by myself without a trainer watching me nearby. Every job has their moments, right? Well, I am really frustrated with some of my pictures because they either show up crooked, t close, or blurry. I do believe that I am getting used to the weight of the camera now... we'll see what the week looks like ahead! :)
Stay tuned for more blog updates!
"...it all started with a mouse." - Walt Disney
Thursday, May 13, 2010
2 Days!
I just want to let y'all know that I plan on sticking with this blog regularly while working for Mickey Mouse! The past week has been crazy because some of my professors are giving me unexpected things to accomplish before I leave on Saturday (those things are officially done).
I can't believe that this new step in my life is already here! Mother's Day was definitely an emotional day because it was my last Sunday in Maryland... but it was my last Sunday to see all of my close friends at one time! Tears fel from eyes like a waterfall that night.
Clean. Best Buy. School. Mocha run :). Doctor's. U-Turn. Home.
...gotta love wednesdays, right?...
Any suggestions on ways to make my vlogs/blogs more exciting? Comment below so that I can take your ideas into consideration! :)
I can't believe that this new step in my life is already here! Mother's Day was definitely an emotional day because it was my last Sunday in Maryland... but it was my last Sunday to see all of my close friends at one time! Tears fel from eyes like a waterfall that night.
Clean. Best Buy. School. Mocha run :). Doctor's. U-Turn. Home.
...gotta love wednesdays, right?...
Any suggestions on ways to make my vlogs/blogs more exciting? Comment below so that I can take your ideas into consideration! :)
"Dream it. Do it. Disney."
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Disney Vision
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I will be changing the CP channel every week to some of my favorite vloggers. :) Be sure to check out John's channel whenever you can! :)
I will be changing the CP channel every week to some of my favorite vloggers. :) Be sure to check out John's channel whenever you can! :)
Monday, April 26, 2010
What do I want do during my term on the CP?
1. go to the parks after work until closing. :)
2. watch the parades over and over again... nothing at disney makes me bored!
3. ride the new toy story ride!
4. ride tower of terror every single day until my program ends!
5. visit the Petterec's and the Price's! :)
6. go to the titanic museum
7.go to sea world
8.go to the new harry potter park over at universal (only for picture taking purposes :D).
9. get my picture taken in front of the castle, the tree, the magic hat, and the giant golf ball wearing a disney college program shirt! :D
10.should i ride its a small world? nah...the song will be stuck in my head ALL day! hahaha :)
11. ride space mountain with the lights ON! i think the college program cast members have that option... i heard that from someone... i don't know... haha
12. talk with a mexican in spanish at the world showcase pavilion!
13. visit club cool at epcot...-shudders- club cool is a fun place to go to try different soda's from around the world... most of which are gross...
14. take amazing pictures on and off my shift. :)
15. get my picture taken with chip and dale!
16. go to the barn with Miss Jen! :D
17. visit all of the resorts that i want to stay at in the future... the animal kingdom lodge, fort wilderness, and many more...
18. meet amazing vloggers who are down there right now! RYAN O DISNEY SHOW: http://www.youtube.com/user/ryanodisneyshow
JOHN'S CHANNEL: http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnWDWCP
and many others... i've been watching quite a few vlogs over the past couple of months. :D
19. go on a photography adventure with caroline! :)
20. make vlogs about the star wars weekends!
21.make vlogs about mickey's not so scary halloween party, mickey's very merry christmas party, disney's night of joy, new years, and many other events...
22. VLOG ABOUT MY ROLE AS A PHOTOGRAPHER!
wow... i am really excited! :D
23.take my future disney friends around the parks with me to make my vlogs even better!
24. challenge a few people to a beverly drinking contest! beverly is a GROSS soda from italy... it tastes like medicine... grossness.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3ud8h5UqHg
:)
bethany brown
future disney cast member
future photopass photographer
future... i don't know.. you tell me... future president of the disney franchise? that sounds like a sweet deal to me! :)
2. watch the parades over and over again... nothing at disney makes me bored!
3. ride the new toy story ride!
4. ride tower of terror every single day until my program ends!
5. visit the Petterec's and the Price's! :)
6. go to the titanic museum
7.go to sea world
8.go to the new harry potter park over at universal (only for picture taking purposes :D).
9. get my picture taken in front of the castle, the tree, the magic hat, and the giant golf ball wearing a disney college program shirt! :D
10.should i ride its a small world? nah...the song will be stuck in my head ALL day! hahaha :)
11. ride space mountain with the lights ON! i think the college program cast members have that option... i heard that from someone... i don't know... haha
12. talk with a mexican in spanish at the world showcase pavilion!
13. visit club cool at epcot...-shudders- club cool is a fun place to go to try different soda's from around the world... most of which are gross...
14. take amazing pictures on and off my shift. :)
15. get my picture taken with chip and dale!
16. go to the barn with Miss Jen! :D
17. visit all of the resorts that i want to stay at in the future... the animal kingdom lodge, fort wilderness, and many more...
18. meet amazing vloggers who are down there right now! RYAN O DISNEY SHOW: http://www.youtube.com/user/ryanodisneyshow
JOHN'S CHANNEL: http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnWDWCP
and many others... i've been watching quite a few vlogs over the past couple of months. :D
19. go on a photography adventure with caroline! :)
20. make vlogs about the star wars weekends!
21.make vlogs about mickey's not so scary halloween party, mickey's very merry christmas party, disney's night of joy, new years, and many other events...
22. VLOG ABOUT MY ROLE AS A PHOTOGRAPHER!
wow... i am really excited! :D
23.take my future disney friends around the parks with me to make my vlogs even better!
24. challenge a few people to a beverly drinking contest! beverly is a GROSS soda from italy... it tastes like medicine... grossness.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3ud8h5UqHg
:)
bethany brown
future disney cast member
future photopass photographer
future... i don't know.. you tell me... future president of the disney franchise? that sounds like a sweet deal to me! :)
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Why I haven't updated...
Hey all! :)
School has been keeping me busy since my last blog update to the point where I can no longer upload vlogs/blogs... At least I'm writing one now! :)
Tomorrow will be exactly 25 days until I make the big move down to Orlando for the Walt Disney World College Program! :D I still can't believe that I got in. I still can't believe that I will be leaving Maryland for 7 months (a year if i want to extend). I can't believe that I will be miles away from my family and friends... I guess that gives y'all a reason to visit me. ;) haha
Even though I won't see my friends and family for months on end, I still plan on staying in touch with them on a daily basis.
Did you find a roommate yet, Bethany?
That question seems to be on everyone's mind right now. :) My roommate for the college program is such an amazing Girl with a heart for the Lord. Having her as a roommate has been a huge answer to prayer... a huge answer. I can't wait to meet her in person when check in day arrives! :D
Bethany
School has been keeping me busy since my last blog update to the point where I can no longer upload vlogs/blogs... At least I'm writing one now! :)
Tomorrow will be exactly 25 days until I make the big move down to Orlando for the Walt Disney World College Program! :D I still can't believe that I got in. I still can't believe that I will be leaving Maryland for 7 months (a year if i want to extend). I can't believe that I will be miles away from my family and friends... I guess that gives y'all a reason to visit me. ;) haha
Even though I won't see my friends and family for months on end, I still plan on staying in touch with them on a daily basis.
Did you find a roommate yet, Bethany?
That question seems to be on everyone's mind right now. :) My roommate for the college program is such an amazing Girl with a heart for the Lord. Having her as a roommate has been a huge answer to prayer... a huge answer. I can't wait to meet her in person when check in day arrives! :D
Bethany
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Still in need of a roommate!
1.Your name?: Bethany Brown
2. Are you legal (over 21)?: Nope, I'll be 19 for the whole program.
3. Male or female?: Female
4. Gay, straight, bi (optional): straight
5. Where do you live?: Gambrills, Maryland
6. What role will you have at Disney?: Photopass! :D
7. What are your arrival/departure dates/program (fall, fall advantage, fall quarter)?: FA 05/15/10-01/03/11
8. Which apartment complex would you prefer to live at?: Chatham
9. How many roommates/rooms would you like? (1-7 roommates, 1-4 rooms)?: Same as the person who did this before me... I think it would be a smart idea to have multiple roommates for renting purposes.
10. Do you like to party? Will you be hosting parties in your apartment?: I'm not into partying unless I go to a game night or a movie night.
11. What's your favorite food, and more importantly, can you cook well?: I love food... I grew up in a home where my mom would cook constantly! :) She taught me how to make quite a few things, so I will probably make a meal or two while in Florida.
12. If your friends could describe you in three words what would they be?: Caring, funny, outgoing.
13. What kind of music/movies do you like?: Everything but rap... haha I'm a big movie soundtrack buff. I love pretty much every kind of movie out there... I'm a huge Star Wars nerd. :)
14. Do you smoke, and if so, inside or outside?: Nope
15. Do you drink? (socially or alcoholic): The smell turns me off... Nope.
16. Are you a night person or a morning person?: Night
17. Are you driving or flying down?: My parents are driving me down.
18. What do you do for fun?: Hang out with friends, take pictures, watch movies, and working with children. :)
19. What is your favorite quote?: "Reach for the moon. If you miss, you just might hit a star."
20. What are you most excited about in being in the WDWCP?: Pretty much everything... haha
21. Favorite things to do when not working: relaxing, hang out with friends, go to the parks (for my future job in may that is :) )
22. Name one good quality about yourself: I'm considerate towards others when they vent to me about certain things. I think of others before I react in any way that also encourages them.
24: Your college: Anne Arundel Community College
25: Your major: Film/Photography
26. Any medical conditions (optional): Nope
27. Are you messy/tidy?: I can be messy only when I'm rushing out of the house. I do go back to it and clean it up. I'm getting into the habit of cleaning things up when i pass things that are on the floor or something... so i'm pretty tidy now.
28. Anything else you want to state: I make my friends laugh all the time, so I would try to entertain everyone as much as possible. I like to have fun sometimes that way.... No need for me drink anything to have fun :)
29. Favorite Disney movie?: Aladdin would have to be my favorite... The Genie still cracks me up to this day!
30. How many times have you been to Disney?: 17... haha
31. Favorite park?: Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom
32. Favorite ride?: Tower of Terror, Haunted Mansion, Everest, The Great Movie Ride, Splash Mountain, Mission Space, Test Track, Soarin', and Rockin' Roller Coaster
33. Favorite show?: It's a toss up between Lost and 24.
34. Favorite resort?: Pop Century
35. Favorite dining?: le Cellier at Epcot, 50s Prime-Time at HS, Casey's Corner at MK, and the Tuskar House at AK.
36. Favorite character?: Chip & Dale
37. I prefere to sleep in a room that has: air circulation
38. I like to go to bed around: midnight-ish
39. I sleep better when the room is: I can sleep with or without light.
40. I would prefer to sleep in a room that is: I feel like this question has been asked before...
41. I would prefer guests: To respect the rules that we make along with the rules of the complex..
42. I absolutely could not live with a roomate that...: is inconsiderate (to feelings, belongings, beliefs...) Same answer for me.
43. Do you snore? : Only when I'm really tired.
44. On your day off..what time would you wake up?: It all depends on how I slept the night before.
Message me on facebook if you want to know more or if you want me as a roommate! :)
www.facebook.com/bthgrl09
2. Are you legal (over 21)?: Nope, I'll be 19 for the whole program.
3. Male or female?: Female
4. Gay, straight, bi (optional): straight
5. Where do you live?: Gambrills, Maryland
6. What role will you have at Disney?: Photopass! :D
7. What are your arrival/departure dates/program (fall, fall advantage, fall quarter)?: FA 05/15/10-01/03/11
8. Which apartment complex would you prefer to live at?: Chatham
9. How many roommates/rooms would you like? (1-7 roommates, 1-4 rooms)?: Same as the person who did this before me... I think it would be a smart idea to have multiple roommates for renting purposes.
10. Do you like to party? Will you be hosting parties in your apartment?: I'm not into partying unless I go to a game night or a movie night.
11. What's your favorite food, and more importantly, can you cook well?: I love food... I grew up in a home where my mom would cook constantly! :) She taught me how to make quite a few things, so I will probably make a meal or two while in Florida.
12. If your friends could describe you in three words what would they be?: Caring, funny, outgoing.
13. What kind of music/movies do you like?: Everything but rap... haha I'm a big movie soundtrack buff. I love pretty much every kind of movie out there... I'm a huge Star Wars nerd. :)
14. Do you smoke, and if so, inside or outside?: Nope
15. Do you drink? (socially or alcoholic): The smell turns me off... Nope.
16. Are you a night person or a morning person?: Night
17. Are you driving or flying down?: My parents are driving me down.
18. What do you do for fun?: Hang out with friends, take pictures, watch movies, and working with children. :)
19. What is your favorite quote?: "Reach for the moon. If you miss, you just might hit a star."
20. What are you most excited about in being in the WDWCP?: Pretty much everything... haha
21. Favorite things to do when not working: relaxing, hang out with friends, go to the parks (for my future job in may that is :) )
22. Name one good quality about yourself: I'm considerate towards others when they vent to me about certain things. I think of others before I react in any way that also encourages them.
24: Your college: Anne Arundel Community College
25: Your major: Film/Photography
26. Any medical conditions (optional): Nope
27. Are you messy/tidy?: I can be messy only when I'm rushing out of the house. I do go back to it and clean it up. I'm getting into the habit of cleaning things up when i pass things that are on the floor or something... so i'm pretty tidy now.
28. Anything else you want to state: I make my friends laugh all the time, so I would try to entertain everyone as much as possible. I like to have fun sometimes that way.... No need for me drink anything to have fun :)
29. Favorite Disney movie?: Aladdin would have to be my favorite... The Genie still cracks me up to this day!
30. How many times have you been to Disney?: 17... haha
31. Favorite park?: Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom
32. Favorite ride?: Tower of Terror, Haunted Mansion, Everest, The Great Movie Ride, Splash Mountain, Mission Space, Test Track, Soarin', and Rockin' Roller Coaster
33. Favorite show?: It's a toss up between Lost and 24.
34. Favorite resort?: Pop Century
35. Favorite dining?: le Cellier at Epcot, 50s Prime-Time at HS, Casey's Corner at MK, and the Tuskar House at AK.
36. Favorite character?: Chip & Dale
37. I prefere to sleep in a room that has: air circulation
38. I like to go to bed around: midnight-ish
39. I sleep better when the room is: I can sleep with or without light.
40. I would prefer to sleep in a room that is: I feel like this question has been asked before...
41. I would prefer guests: To respect the rules that we make along with the rules of the complex..
42. I absolutely could not live with a roomate that...: is inconsiderate (to feelings, belongings, beliefs...) Same answer for me.
43. Do you snore? : Only when I'm really tired.
44. On your day off..what time would you wake up?: It all depends on how I slept the night before.
Message me on facebook if you want to know more or if you want me as a roommate! :)
www.facebook.com/bthgrl09
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