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