It's officially 24 days until my check-in for the Disney College Program!
One of the most exciting parts of this whole thing is that I still have no idea what my work location is. There are so many different possibilities in attractions! However, there are some I would definitely like to work at over others! I'll really be happy with the opportunity at any of the attractions, but I do have a "top 5 dream locations" list, and one runner-up. Those on my list were chosen for a variety of reasons - the costumes, the land the attraction is in, the ride itself, etc. Here's hoping the sheet I get at Traditions (the 8 hour orientation of sorts I go through on day 3 or 4 of my first week) has one of these on it!
I think every attractions cast member aspires to be a Jungle Cruise skipper at some point. It's a classic ride, you get to crack bad jokes all day, It's the ultimate opportunity to be in a performance role outside of the entertainment department. You can truly become a part of the show. Still, I know becoming a Skipper is more of a process; you aren't just assigned to it as part of your rotation like other attractions. Hence, why it's only my runner up. Still, working the ride even without being a Skipper would be great!
#5 // Splash Mountain I love the little costumes with suspenders, I got to see the backstage area when we were evacuated off the ride once, and how could you not be happy hanging around the Briar Patch and hearing "Zip-a-dee-do-dah" all day? I also particularly love this area of Disneyland at night, and would love hyping everyone up before they take off in their logs, and making jokes with them once they're back. Also, it's one of my favorite rides in general, and the Hungry Bear Restaurant is right around the corner - with some of my favorite cheeseburgers at any theme park!
On my very first trip to Disneyland, my parents lied to me and told me this ride doesn't have any drops so I would get on it. The Disneyland version has too short ones, and my mom likes to remind that I yelled all the way down them, "YOU LIED TO ME!" It's since become another favorite ride of mine, and I'd love dressing up every day in a pirate-y clothing. The only down fall? Being in the same building as the fantastic Blue Bayou restaurant, and having to smell the food I'm not enjoying all day :(
Yet another ride that made me cry when I was little, I now thoroughly love every second. Also, these are some of my favorite costumes in the park. This is one of the best themed and detailed rides in all of Disneyland (ever seen the Mansion at night? you can see The Bride gliding through the upper windows with a candle) and I love the fact that while there are Mansions in other Disney parks, every one of them is unique and has a different back story. This is another attraction I think would be easy to get into character on and have fun with the guests! I have heard some pretty interesting.scary stories of things that have happened to cast members working this ride, but it adds to my interest! Also, New Orleans Square is my favorite section in Disneyland.
Also taking a top spot on my list of favorite costumes, this is also the only ride on my list that is at California Adventure. I would definitely prefer to work in Disneyland, as it's "the park that Walt built", but the themeing and show on this ride is incredible (as are the awesome bell hop outfits!). The queue for this attraction is also pretty fun (though the full wrap around in Florida is even more so), and it's a unique take on a tower drop ride that Disney does better than anyone else.
and the top spot goes to.....
#1 // Indiana Jones
When I very first visited Disneyland, this ride was just breaking ground for construction. It wasn't quite done on the next trip, and finally, trip #3, we were able to ride. It's a great ride all around, I love the queue, and I love Adventureland. And my days would be even better knowing that I was getting up and putting on Indy's hat every morning! They also have some pretty awesome coats that you get to wear in winter,, Adventureland has plenty of shade and the Dole Whip stand is a few paces away. What more do I need than that? :)
Only about 27 more days until I find out if one of these rides will be my new home! Check back for a post on the rides I'm really hoping I don't get - though I'll be happy with anything, there are a few that are a bit farther down on my list :)
