UNLV // Keeping up with my online classes as been a challenge at some points. After working until 1245 am, my internal clock has no idea when I should be awake or asleep. Some days, it feels like I manage to get out of bed in time to shower, get dressed, and eat before it's time to go back to work! Still, I am really enjoying the classes I'm taking this semester, and one of them ends this week anyway :)
My favorite position by far is greeter. This where I get to stand outside and direct people to the correct lines, but also interact with guests and pin trade. I also get to see the fireworks when I'm out at the right time, see Buzz and PUSH the talking trash can, and the Trashcan Trio, a "Stomp" like musical group that travels around Tomorrowland. This position is where I get to make the most magical moments for guests. Some are really pleased simply with my calling them Space Rangers as they come in, but I make sure to pick out some through out the day to do more for when I can.
I've had a few magical moments that kids have given me, too! These are the little faces I hold on too when I'm having a down day. One little girl was so excited to see me outside she started jumping up and down and said, "You look like Buzz Lightyear! ...but the girl!" Another little boy pointed at me and whispered to his Dad that I was a real Space Ranger and worked for Buzz. I also love when they ask if the talking Buzz inside the attraction is real - of course he is, and he's been waiting all day for you to get here and help him on his mission!
One of my favorites happened yesterday, around 1130 pm. I was very tired and sore, and generally just ready for the voice to appear and tell me, "Disneyland has ended its normal operating hours" so I could close the line. I still had my pin trading lanyard on, and a little boy around 8 and his dad came to see if they wanted to trade. He very politely asked to see my pins, and when he didn't see anything he liked, told me thank you. I wished them a good evening, and the little boy turned back and said, "You're beautiful, miss!" Which meant a lot to a tired girl with no makeup and braided hair in a Space Ranger outfit. :)
I've been able to....
// Ride Space Mountain with the lights on after closing! //
And it didn't ruin the magic for me at all. I really just appreciate the attraction all the more now! The size of the place and seeing how simple, but detailed and well done projections create the experience was amazing.
// Play in the Park! //
I'm planning on using my Cast Member ID for as long as I possibly can and as much as I possibly can! I've also been able to check out Company D, a store for Cast Members only that sells Disney merchandise a lot cheaper and some cast exclusive stuff too!
The Animation Building is in Disney California Adventure, and any guest can visit it. However, we got to go in before the park opened for a private tour of the whole building! The attention to detail and story inside there is really neat. We also got to see a demonstration at the Animation Academy and learn how to draw Goofy and Jack Skellington. We finished up by seeing Turtle Talk with Crush. It was a really fun way to spend a Wednesday morning!
So all in all, it's been a great first month! It's been super busy, and I can't believe this is only the beginning. My class for Disney starts next week, and Halloween Time at the resort kicked off a few days ago, so my schedule will stay packed for awhile!
Talk to you all soon!
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