Here we go again!

Here we go again, Lovelies!

Okay, just to update everyone on my Disney Adventure I wanted to let you know that I am applying for Spring Advantage Quarter at Walt Disney WORLD.

Wait… What?! I thought you wanted to work at DisneyLAND. 

Well, I do want to work at Disneyland but here's the thing…  I only have two terms left of college before I graduate and my college is on a quarter system which means that my terms don't match up with Disneyland's semester system. My only option for Spring 2013 would be to apply to the Walt Disney World College Program. I weighed my options and decided that I don't want to sit around and wait even longer after I graduate to do the Disney College Program so I'm doing DWorld and then I want to extend to Disneyland if I can! Or just keep networking with Disney as a company.

I'm excited and I'm nervous and I hope to goodness that I get accepted this time around!

I just sent in my application and I'm waiting for the email that lets me take the WBI :)

If you have any questions, let me know below!

xoxo
Love and Pixie Dust, Dolls.

All the adversity I've had in my life...

All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.  ~ Walt Disney

The applications for the Disney College Program will be dropping in less than a month, and it's all I can do to contain my anxiety and excitement. The first time I applied was in January for the Fall 2012 program, but unfortunately, I was pended for months and finally declined. This disappointment gave me the chance to really think about what I wanted out of life, and if this program really was right for me. I've come to the conclusion that there is no where else I'd rather be. 

People always say that, "If your dreams don't scare you, then they're not big enough". This couldn't be more true. Although I'm scared of being rejected again, and scared of the disappointment I felt the first time I went through the application process, I feel even more determined than I did before. When I see my future, I see Disney in it. It might sound silly to some people, but I really believe it's written in the stars for me. It's that electric pull you feel when you know something is right, something that is meant for you. 

With this being said, it's time to start preparing for my phone interview. If you are going to be applying to the Disney College Program for Spring 2013 then you can start preparing too! Write down questions like, "Why do you want to do this Internship?", "What roles do you want/why?", "How are you with roommates?", "Do you work well with others?", etc. Google some interview questions and write out your answers (really think about them!). Then, give your friend, parents, or someone you know your questions and do a mock interview with them. Get some feedback and practice some more! (I really wish I had practiced more for mine).

The problem with phone interviews is that Disney can't see your body language and you can't see theirs. This is why it's important to work on your voice/tone and making sure that your answers make sense. Having everything written out will also help you when your time comes to interview with Disney!

Hopefully these tips will help you start to prepare for the interview and get you excited for the possibilities in your life which are endless. Listen to the wise words of Walt Disney, and don't feel bad if you don't make it… try and try again. 

Love and Pixie Dust my lovelies… Talk to you soon!

xoxo

Disneyland

I get to go to Disneyland at the end of this month!!

Which means that I've already started a list of things I want to do and purchase at Disneyland this year, and I thought I would share it with all of you. Enjoy!

#1 Get engraved leather bracelets in Frontierland

#2 Watch the fireworks from a ride (Matterhorn or Teacups)

#3 Buy ceramic Mickey beads 

#4 Get my silhouette cut out from the lady on Main Street 

#5 Watch World of Color (I've never seen it!)

#6 Tower of Terror (Still haven't been on this ride!)

#6 Have a drink at Trader Sam's

#7 Take a picture with the Dapper Dans

#8 Get a Disneyland mug

As many of you know… I'm obsessed with this mug. I forgot to get it on my last trip and when I called to order one, they were all out :(

#9 Take pictures and make a collage like this one…

#10 Get a picture with Walt's statue

Do any of you have any fun plans or things you want to do at your next trip to Disney?!
Let me know in the comments below…

xoxo

Love & Pixie Dust

DCP VLOG

Hello Blog Readers...
This is my very first VLOG!

In my vlog, I explain my hopes of applying for the Disney College Program for Spring 2013 (for Disneyland). Although it will set me back one term from graduating college, I feel like it's totally worth another shot. What do you think!?

The more I've had time to think about it, the more I realize that it's a dream of mine and I would regret not doing the College Program. I also have had time to think about my answers to some of the questions I was asked during the phone interview and this time around, I'm going to be a lot more poised and direct with my answers. When I did my interview, I talked a lot about how much I love Disney and how much it brings me joy… While those kinds of answers definitely have a time and a place, it's really about who Disney wants working for them. They want people who are passionate about their company, but also about the internship itself. If you can prove to them that you want this internship to better yourself AND Disney, then you've got it in the bag. Hopefully I can prove myself when the applications roll around again.  (Apps drop in early September for those of you thinking of applying!)

Anyone else applying for Spring 2013 in Disneyland or Disney World?! I would love to know in the comments below!

xoxo
Love & Pixie Dust

Spring 2013

Hello lovely followers!

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Well… It looks like Disney had an overwhelming amount of applicants this year and I didn't get the internship after all :/ I'm still really bummed about it, but I'm not going to give up, and neither should you.

At first, I was mad. Mad that Disney overlooked me. Mad that I tried my hardest and it still wasn't enough. Mad that I am perfect for Disney and they don't see it. Just plain mad. But I gave it time and now I'm optimistic and see it as a challenge now. Nothing good in life comes without struggle and I'm going to keep fighting for an internship with the Disney College Program or any Disney Internship for that matter!

I encourage all of you to stay motivated if it's your dream to work for Disney. Next year, I'm going to graduate and all I want is to move to California and have a career with a company I love and will love forever. Keep your head up and keep checking back to see my progress. The countdown on my computer already says 96 days until I can apply again. Isn't that exciting?!

Love you all!

Leave your comments below.

xo
Love && Pixie Dust

In Progress… Fingers crossed.

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As most of you already know, I applied for the Disney College Program in January. Well it's almost been the full 4 Months and I still haven't gotten my acceptance email. I've received 3 pending emails and a promise to hear back from Disney by April 25th but still no sign of my application progressing. I am very optimistic about this whole thing though and I really believe that if it's meant to be, it will happen!

Hence why I've been MIA in the blogging world :)

Are any of you still Pending or In Progress??

Comment below and let me know!

I'll keep you updated on my adventures and progress to come… In the meantime, enjoy the sunshine and have a great weekend!

xoxoxo

Love && Pixie Dust

Sitting…Waiting…Wishing...

I thought a picture from Mr. Toad's Wild Ride was appropriate for a blog post about waiting for my acceptance from the Disney College Program. Yesterday was very nerve wracking! I waited and waited for the "restricted" Disney call to come through for my interview. To keep my mind off of the anticipation, I scrolled through Disney Tumblr blogs while getting myself into the Disney mind set. I posted up "Please Be Quiet" signs everywhere so that nobody would start vacuuming or yelling uncanny things (mind you, I live in a sorority). 1:30 came and went and I started to freak out… What if I had given them the wrong number? What if they declined me already? What if they forgot about me… AHH! So many thoughts were racing through my mind. I double check the time, and turn my ringer on extra loud.

20 minutes later, I receive THE call. I take a deep breath to compose myself and answer the phone with a cheery "Hello?" Buzzing with excitement, I can hear the nerves vibrating in my voice. The lady on the other line was very nice and started off asking me simple questions before the actual interview questions.

She began with the big question, Why do you think the Disney College Program is for you? Why do you want to do it… I rattled off answers, and finally decided I was ready for the next question. She continued on by asking me what my preference was between Disneyland and Disney World (Since I applied for both) I stated Disneyland with lots of excitement, and told her that it was my favorite place in the entire world. Next, she asked me which roles were my top two and I said: Merchandise and Attractions. Then she asked about my work experience and I answered that one with flying colors since I have a lot of retail experience. Then, she asked simple questions like, Do you have a license? Do you have a car that you would want to bring? Have you lived with other people before (a sorority with over 50 girls? Check). Then she asked if I had any more questions and I really didn't since I've been researching this program for many many many many years. She told me it usually takes 2 to 3 weeks to hear back and sometimes longer…. That was that… She bid me farewell and I floated off into Neverland as I hung up the phone.

The last stage was over with. Now I just have to sit and wait and hope that they select me for one of the Disneyland Merchandising positions (preferably on Main Street USA :) My fingers are crossed that this dream of mine will become a reality.

Until next time… Feel free to ask me any questions you might have about the program! Leave your comments below.

xoxo

Love && Pixie Dust