Work...

Well today I worked, and now I have another two days off. I've been pretty lucky with my schedule! I also got a paycheck today for a couple training information sessions I had to do, they didn't really feel like work at all maybe because going on rides was involved! So that was kinda surprising! Everyone is so funny, I get asked so many silly things about Canada while working. People are actually amazed that I am actually from Canada. Today alot of people came by who were "Drinking around the World". Many people will go to each country's pavillion and have a glass of wine, beer or maybe a margarita from Mexico and then take pictures in every country. Each country has restaurants, shops, rides etc....you have to see it to understand what its like...

Typhoon Lagoon

Yesterday I went to Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, one of the water parks meant to look like it was just hit by a tropical storm. It was great! It's 10 times better and bigger than any water park back home! There is also a shark reef where you can snorkel and see lots of fish. I didn't know why they called it a shark reef, but once I was in, I found out! I was swimming above mantarays, colourful fish, and even little sharks, it was amazing! It was also really cool because some of the people I went with had never snorkeled before! There were also some waterslides that shot your tube into the air and down dark tunnels and slopes, it was crazy!

Animal Kingdom

Today we went to Disney's Animal Kingdom, it was awesome!
Here is Tessa and I, with Julie and Anya from Germany!
Tessa and I riding Expedition Everest! Tommorrow is the opening day for the ride, its a roller coaster that goes forwards and backwards and encounters the Yedi monster inside the mountain!Click to Check out Expedition Everest!

Pictures

From top left clockwise... Norweigan guy Ole's outfit for working in the restaurant and at the ride "Maelstrom in the Norweigan Pavillion". Canadian girl Sheena and I at club Motion in Pleasure Island. Me in Gemma's (from the UK's) hat. Tesssa and I with the British guys during Epcot training!

Discovery !

Today was really exciting, but I was dead tired. I slepped in and had time to only run out of my apartment this morning! The people from UK and Canada went on a tour of Epcot and learned everything we needed to know. We also got to go on some rides, and sample pop from all around the world. There are so many backstage secrets and unknown things about Disney, and it was really cool! The tour of the steakhouse where we will be working was neat, its super nice and very very busy!

1st day at Epcot

Last night a bunch of us went to Epcot. I was so excited! It is so cool and there are more things to do there then the Magic Kingdom. We started off in Future World, and I rode "Mission Space", a ride that is supposed to feel like you are blasting in a rocket to Mars. It was crazy and astronauts say its the closest feeling a person will ever get to the real thing! Alot of people get really sick on that ride actually, but I survived!

Later we went to World Showcase (where I will be working for Canada!). It was absolutely amazing! It was even better than I expected! It really feels like you are actually in that country! We rode the boat ride in Mexico and Norway, and it was so funny because my roommate Iselin from Norway was explaining everything to us and teaching us Norweigan. We ate Fish and Chips in the UK, and tasted different desserts in Italy! We also went to the wine and perfume shop in France and explored China and Japan. Germany has a huge beer garden, and Mexico has an indoor market place on the water where I bought a Epcot passport with stickers. The Mexican guy who I bought it from I found out is actually our neighbor. By the time we reached Canada, it was closed, but we watched "Illuminations" the fireworks and water spectacular and it was Amazing!

Traditions

Today was a really long day! Woke up at 6 am to go to Traditions at the "Disney University" haha. Today I got my Disney ID, park pass, schedule etc. and went through training. I also learned a whole bunch more things that Disney offers us. Yoga and Tai Chi classes, Volleyball and Basketball leagues, Marketing and Computer courses, and volunteering for "Give Kids the World" which I plan to do. You visit a Disney resort where families are staying who have children with life-threatening illnesses and play with them and make there time more enjoyable! I plan to hopefully go once a week.

Tonight went to Magic Kingdom and rode Splash Mountain, Thunder Mtn. Railroad, and the Haunted House. The fireworks were also awesome! Disneyworld is huge, found out it is the size of San Francisco, and twice the size of Manhattan! Crazy!

DT Disney

Last night went to Downtown Disney to eat at Bongo's restaurant (Cuban place owned by Gloria Estefan) and then to a movie. It was alot of fun! Gemma and Gary from the U.K. are so funny because lots of things I say mean different things in Britain. I could not stop laughing, you definately had to be there! I also took that picture of the clubhouse at my apartments!

M ickey's Retreat!

Today I went to Mickey's retreat for the first time. It's an area for all Disney employees and their friends and families! The sand is soo nice and we played beach volleyball. There are two pools, a lake, volleyball, basketball, tennis courts, paddle boats, and much more! It was alot of fun! The girl in the picture is Tessa, she came on the same day as me from Canada!

Celebration town!

Ok I took this pics the other day of the town Celebration! Celebration is Disney's town, it is much like pleasantville. It's so funny because all the houses are gorgeous, lawns are perfect, and it's very expensive to live there! The funniest thing though is I found a street called "Wisteria Lane", named after Desperate Housewives! It is almost too perfect, but mom and I really enjoyed driving through it and had coffee at a shop in the center of town!

Why me?

I don't know why but it seems like everytime I go away or on Vacation, I get some sort of bite or injury. The first night here I must have been bitten by a spider, because the last two days my foot has been swollen up like a balloon. It's pretty painful and I am getting very annoyed! I was told that Medicare would come and pick me up but the wait at the clinic is 3 hours. So I am toughing it out here tonight, I bought a cordless phone and a bunch of other stuff today! I also opened up my bank account and went to get my U.S. Social Security card. On Saturday I will get my Disney Park pass and ID, so I will get to go to Animal Kingdom, MGM, Epcott, Magic Kingdom, and the waterparks! Hooray!

Apartment Update!

Well I am now here at my apartment at Disneyworld. It is even nicer then I expected. I have a good location as well, close to the pool etc. I got an apartment that was empty (everyone just moved out)so all 4 of us are moving in today. I was the first to arrive so I have unpacked most of my stuff. Then my mom and I drove to The Walmart Superstore (Huge@!, unlike anything back home) and bought some necessities for my place. I found out my roomates will be from The UK, Italy, and Norway. I can't wait to meet them! Tonight I found out the Canadian's have a huge party planned for the 5 Canadians that arrived today, which includes me!!!

Universal Orlando!

Today my mom and I spent the whole day at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure! It was alot of fun! I loved the Incredible Hulk Coaster and Jurrasic Park River Adventure that had a huge drop! I think our favorite was "The Mummy Returns", which was an inside roller coaster in the dark with bursts of fire! The lines were not too long (exept we waited about an hour for the Jaws ride). I bought a season's pass for $99.00 which is very good considering a one day pass costs $73.00.
My mom and I on the Hulk Roller Coaster! Other rides I loved were Earthquake, Men In Black,and Popeye's Raft ride where we got absolutely soaked! Shannon you were right!!! That change of clothes really was needed! I really can't believe how much there is to do in Florida! I haven't seen anything yet, but even Universal has "City Walk" which is home to tons of night clubs and restaurants like Margaritaville, Pat O'Briens, and Hard Rock Cafe!

Downtown Disney!

Tonight we went to Downtown Disney! It is full of shops, restaurants, Cirque Du Soleil and lots of things to do! We also walked through Pleasure Island, which is full of night clubs and you can drink on the streets!(Pleasure Island Info) I literally had to drag my mom out of the shops and was getting very impatient as she looked around for a dumb Disney luggage tag! I love Candy Apples sooo much! Here you can choose what the apple is dipped in (Caramel, Chocolate etc.) and choose what it is dipped in! I'm sure I will have lots of time to try them all out! hehe

Mom insisted I try on the gold Minnie Mouse ears, so here I am!

Mellenia Mall!

Today was a shopping day! We went to some outlets, department stores etc, but the highlight was THE MALL AT MILLENIA! It was awesome! I bought some really cute things from Forever 21! This mall has everything you could want and is lined with palm trees inside! Betsey Johnson, Hollister, Lacoste, Guess, Dior, Coach, Victoria's Secret, Rampage, Forever 21, Zara, Coach etc......

I'm Here!

Here I am in the Themepark Capital of the World!
Wow what a day! I am sooo tired! it's 10 pm here (7pm BC time)but I barely slept 2 hours on the plane. We flew last night into Atlanta, Georgia, and then took a flight to Orlando early this morning! The Orlando Airport is soooo nice! It's full of palm trees and is actually inside a huge hotel. Then a skytrain(much like the monorail at Disney) picks you up and zips you to the other side!

My mom and I rented a convertable to drive around in while we're here! Woo hoo!! We sort of got lost on the way to our hotel and we ended up on these big Florida turnpikes! It was a little scary! Our hotel is really nice though and the pool is great! The weather is not too hot but it is supposed to rise 20 degrees by next week. So walking at night I was actually kinda cold.

We went for dinner at Kobe's (like the one in Vancouver). It was alot of fun and we sat with these people who were hilarious! It was really good! then my mom and I did a bit of driving around the area. Florida is amazing! It really is Resort Land, every street is lined with palm trees and restaurants and shopping!

Disney Bound Tommorrow!!!

Wow! I can't believe that tommorrow I will be flying to Florida! My flight doesn't leave til 11pm, but I will be going out for dinner first with my family and need to be there early for my Visa requirements! I can hardly wait to see the Florida Sun. This rain can be depressing! We will be staying at a hotel while my mom is with me so I will for sure post from there!!! Shopping here I come!

Happy Birthday Lisa!

Yesterday was Lisa's Birthday! I went to a fabulous dinner for her at Q's parents house. I will miss her! She said to me last night "Hurry up and go to Florida Candice, because the sooner you go, the sooner you'll be back!" hehe

1st Cavity Ever

Today I went to the dentist for a regular cleaning before I leave. Right before I was done the dentist walked in the room to check my teeth. I have never had a cavity in my life and I really thought I would never have one, but today one was found!! She said it was so small and that she could leave it, but since I was leaving she thought she better fill it. She wanted to book me in for tommorrow or Wednesday, but I really didn't want to come back and wanted it over with. Well it wasn't too bad, although uncomfortable and not pleasant she used the lazer method (which meant no freezing). So there you go, I guess Im no longer part of the "Cavity Free Club" I was so proud of belonging to! :(

My Going Away Party!

Lisa and I in our retro outfits with BIG hair! Haha what work that was!

Well I must say last night was a great turn out! So many people came to say goodbye, it was great! I was really happy to see so many of my friends on my last weekend out before I leave! Ola and Lisa came over to get ready at my house and then a few of us went to Joey's for dinner before! I had sooo much fun!!!!

Thanks everyone for coming out! I had an awesome time and I will miss you all !