Are You Going to Be Cinderella?!

No, I'm not going to be a princess, but one of the most common things I'm asked is "What are you even going to DO there?" That, my friends, is an excellent question. A question to which... I don't really know the answer. I was given a role when I was accepted, but I won't know where, when, or what exactly I'll be doing until my first week there. When I got accepted, I was accepted for the role of Quick-Service Food and Beverage (QSFB). The DCP website has a whole page devoted to potential roles that interns can be offered. On that page, under Food & Beverage, you'll find a link to a short video about the QSFB role at Walt Disney World.

(It looks like this on the website!)

The Disney Programs Blog is extremely helpful for all things DCP. On that website I found this blog post spotlighting the QSFB role. It focuses on a DCP intern and her experiences and take-aways from the role. Another question that people often ask me is "What park/resort will you be working in?". At this moment, I have no idea! I'm just as curious as you! I won't find out until my first week, but to see the different restaurants that I could potentially be placed in, click here. I could be assigned to any of the restaurants labeled "Quick Service". From what I've heard, once I get assigned a restaurant, I'll be there the rest of the semester.

This is Sven. When I visited Walt Disney World with my family in 2011, he was our waiter at the Beirgarten Restaurant at Epcot. Even though he was in the Disney International Program and most likely in the Full-Service Food and Beverage role, I still hope to create an enjoyable, magical experience like Sven did for us!

If you have any questions about the program, application process, or want me to talk more about a specific aspect, feel free to comment below or let me know on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

One Month 'til Move In!

In one month I will be boarding my one way flight to Orlando. I'll only have one carry-on, one checked bag, and a personal item to my name. How am I supposed to pack a semester's worth of clothes in just two suitcases?! I still can't get over the fact that, 31 days from now, I'll be leaving Minnesota for 4 months. It's still SO surreal to think about. I mean, a winter without snow?! Thank goodness Minnesota has cooperated and given me lots of snow and cold weather to enjoy while I'm still here! ;)

Exactly a month and a day from now I will be checking in to my new home on the Walt Disney World property. They offer housing specifically for their Disney College Program (DCP) interns in 1 of 4 different apartment complexes. Since being accepted and selecting my arrival date, I have been searching for roommates and have been lucky enough to find 5 wonderful ladies. Sometime within the next month I'll be submitting my apartment and roommate preferences in hopes that they'll assign me to an apartment with the 5 lovely women I've gotten to know. Housing is one of the only fees associated with the DCP and it will automatically get deducted from my weekly paycheck. If you're interested in how my upcoming housing situation will work, information can be found here on the DCP website.

In this next month, get ready to hear about my perks as a Disney cast member, learn about my role at Walt Disney World, keep up with my housing situation, and much more! If you have any questions about the program or want me to talk more about a specific aspect, feel free to comment below or message me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. We're down for the count now!

Kelsey, Why Did You Start a Blog?

My life is about to become more different than it ever has been before. Don't get me wrong, my life has changed before; I had braces, moved to college, got new shampoo. But this time is different. Not only am I about to move over 1500 miles away from home, but I'll also be working full time at Walt Disney World. If you haven't already heard about this amazing next step in my life, I probably just blew your mind. Here's how it happened: in early September, I applied for the Disney College Program's spring session. After a web-based interview, phone interview, and a few agonizing days of impatiently waiting, I finally got the "Congratualtions!" e-mail. I'll be flying in to Orlando to work for Mickey on January 12th, starting my program January 13th, and ending my program May 16th.

In order to fully experience my journey, take some time to read up on the Disney College Program, follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe to this blog (as if you haven't already!). You've only got 35 days, so get ready or you'll miss out!


Edit: Thank you for visiting my blog, John Scheuer.