1 month until move in so meet my roomies...

Hey all! 

So today marks exactly 1 month until I'm moving into my apartment in Lake Buena Vista Florida with all the other DCPers including my roommates. Since it's 1 month and I feel in the spirit I thought I would write a post about my three roomies, since they will be part of my journey! 

My roommate is: Amber! 

Amber is from Massachusetts and says wicked ALL the time. Don't worry Amber, I like it! :) She is also extremely outgoing, encouraging, and sweet. I can already tell that me and her will be getting along so well in Florida, and we will definitely become good friends. I met her in April or May (I forget which month) in NYC and it made me even more excited to be sharing a room with her. She loves Finding Nemo and Tangled and Cinderella because she's thirsty ;)--just kidding Amber! If I had to pick a Disney character that she reminds me of it is Minnie Mouse. Mainly because she's sweet and encouraging. Also, she's definitely a "lady," just like miss Minnie. But she also reminds me of Rapunzel because she plans and dreams, is quirky and cute, and is definitely looking for adventure!

My Suite-mates are: Mercade and Michelle

Mercade is from Georgia and she is a southern belle. Mainly because she says ya'll all the time and is very generous and genuine. Mercade and I are already so much alike. I know this because we like ALL the same TV shows and movies--but seriously we do. Supernatural, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings...just saying, we're going to instantly become friends. Not to mention SHE'S HILARIOUS. She loves Alice in Wonderland and I even think she looks a bit like her! If I had to pick a Disney character that she reminds me of it is Bashful at first because she is shy, but then Terk from Tarzan because she knows how to make a joke. Not to mention I think we might pull some pretty awesome pranks on someone cough*cough* Amber ;) 

 

Michelle is from California and she is a free spirit, or at least that's what I've gotten by following her on Tumblr! She is very passionate about social values and is extremely intelligent. Is it weird that I can tell this just from someone's Tumblr? I hope not. Anyway, she is a huge Disney fan just like myself. So much so that she has season passes to Disneyland! Can you say jealous? I have a feeling when we get down to Disney her and I will be the two that find all the secret places at the parks and DTD. Michelle has the same favorite color as me (purple) and the same favorite Disney Princess as me (Princess Tiana). If I had to pick a Disney character that reminds me of her it is Pocahontas because of her love for all things and her free spirit. She also reminds me of Princess Tiana because she's very passionate and excited about her dreams!

As you can see, because we're all from different parts of the country we're bringing different perspectives to our apartment. I couldn't be more excited to get to know all of them even more in the days that follow!

Cheers to only a month left! See you soon Walt Disney World!

My Bucket List

I know I've been promising this post for quite a while and I finally got around to putting together my ideas! I probably missed some things, but I think I got most of what I want to do during the DCP.  My roomies and I have a list of all the things we want to do together and most of it is filled with inside jokes, but I did take a few ideas from there to make my personal bucket list. So without further ado here is my bucket list for fall 2013!:


1. Conquer the kitchen sink from Beaches and Cream

2. Go on every ride in EVERY park!

3. The roomies and I all get autograph books and host a competition to see who can get the MOST characters to sign! Winner gets a dinner of their choice, paid for by the other 3

4. Dole Whip, on the beach of the Polynesian Resort during the fireworks!

5. See every show! (The Electric Parade, Fantasmic, Illuminations, Wishes) Maybe try it in one night!

6. Be Our Guest Restaurant; try the grey stuff.

7. Eat at every country in Epcot

8. Attend Mickey’s Not so scary Halloween Party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (I want to do Halloween more!)

9. Buy my first pair of mickey ears!

10. Start a pin collection! (This will probably not be a good thing for my bank account, but oh well!)

11. Go to an animation drawing class at Hollywood Studios! (Hopefully several)

12. Visit Sea World and Universal! Butter beer must be had

13. Go to Discovery Cove and swim with dolphins (my favorite animal gahh!)

14. Eat at Sleepy Hollow in the Magic Kingdom for a waffle sandwich!

15. Ride Tower of Terror 13 Times in one day

16. Go to all 4 parks in 1 day--make a challenged for it!

17. Watch the “goodnight kiss”

18. Go to all four parks at opening at least once

19. Go to a beach on the Gulf of Mexico or visit Miami for a mini vacation!

20. Make several magical moments for guests

21. Meet all the Disney Princesses (especially Tiana and Merida)

22. Meet all the Disney Villians that I possibly can (Especially Dr. Facilier and Maleficent)

23. Get a picture with “the big 6” in every park!

24. Go to the House of Blues (hopefully for City & Colour!)

25. Make my very first thanksgiving meal with the roomies!

26. Celebrate Christmas and New Years with the roomies and other friends!

27. Go to the Boardwalk Baker--that Darth Vader cupcake needs to be eaten

28. Take part in some of the housing activities!

29. Buy a souvenir from each park

30. Get a balloon from Main Street

31. Get a picture of me holding a lot of Disney balloons

32. Do a Disney photo challenge from Tumblr (Including getting a tripod and getting some slow shutter speed shots)

33. Get one of my jokes told at Monster’s Inc. Laugh Floor

34. Send a postcard from Disney!

35. Send the BEST Christmas presents

36. Try to take advantage of cast member privileges like seeing rides with the lights on etc.

37. Go to networking events

38. Go to either Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon once.

39. See Cirque Du Soleil

40. Go to the Wine and Food Festival at Epcot

41. Get myself and the roomies to write down a moment from each day that was magical or stuck with you, put them in a jar and read them at the end of the program!

42. Explore all 23 resorts

43. Do “Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom”

44. Do a 5k color run

45. Make and eat something from Goofy’s Candy Kitchen

46. Drink every soda at Club Cool

47. Take a picture on every ride that has that option.

48. Have a great time when my parents come and show them some secret spots I learn of while I’m working

49. Have romantic dates with Jay in the parks!

50. Try to get my brother to come down!

51. Try Beignets for the first time from the New Orleans Resort

52. Dress up for Dapper Day

53. Go Zip lining for the first time!

54. Explore the new Fantasyland and sit in Gaston's chair!

55. Eat at Chef Mickey's 

56. Celebrate my birthday a little early--hopefully at Tony's in the MK

57. Get chosen to participate in a show--most definitely the Indiana Jones one

58. Get a picture of the back of my graduation ears in front of the castle

59. See the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights!

60. Make every moment count

I definitely don't want to sit in my room every day that I have off--I want to try and go to the parks as much as possible and not let these five months slip away from me. I have a suspicious feeling this program will be one of the best experiences of my life--less than 50 days to go!

Happy Father's Day!

Hey all! Happy Father's Day to everyone! 

Here's a picture of my Dad, my twin brother, and I at Disney World for the first time. Thank you Dad for always be there for me and showing me how to be a generous and caring human being. Love you!

And to all the other Father's out there, have a magical day! Disney tweeted this video! Enjoy

Two months until my move in date!

That's right everyone, I'll be moving into my apartment in Disney in exactly 2 months with my awesome roommates! I feel like it was just yesterday when the program was 150 days away and now it's only 61 days away!

Future posts coming on:

-My roomies!
-A bucketlist
-A packing list
-My trip down to Disney
...and more!

If any of you want a blog on something specific definitely leave me a comment or message me on tumblr--here's my link: http://seventrumpetspeak.tumblr.com/

See you real soon!

Disney's Monstrous Summer-24 hour all night event!

In case any of you missed it, the Magic Kingdom in both WDW and Disneyland had a 24 hour event to kick of their "Monstrous Summer." I don't know about any of you, but I saw many photos and videos that made me jealous I was not there for the event! Here are some of the awesome pictures:

Some Monstrous Munchies! (Original Photography by Walt Disney World)

More Munchies! (Photography by WDW)

Mike and Sully kicked off the event--Mickey and Minnie were also there earlier in their pajamas! Fireworks went off at 6 am! (Photo: WDW)

There are many more pictures I could post, especially more treats to add like Mike Cake Pops and Mike's special drink (the drinks had light up ice cubes in them). I loved seeing everyone's photos on Instagram--especially the early morning pictures and most of the characters in their pajamas. 

The only not so great thing about the event? I heard a lot of DCP people were working 12-16 hour shifts because it was a 24 hour event! Crazy times, but when you work at Disney you have to be prepared for anything! 

Monstrous summer will be a WDW and Disneyland all summer to promote the new Monster's University in theaters June 21st! Be sure to check out all the fun on Disney parks blog here: 

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/let-the-memories-begin/monstrous-summer-all-night-event-disney-parks/

It's been a while...

I haven't written anything in a few weeks due to finals week and moving back home and then taking a week to settle back in. But I'm back and more excited than ever to be going to Disney in August! It's been awesome to see some of the fall advantage people move into their dorms to see how our routine will be once we all get down there.

I know that before I go I want to work on my fitness so I can stand the 90 degree weather with 100% humidity, as well as, I have an online course to complete! Also I want to spend as much time with my loved ones of course!
  
On an exciting side note, Disney released the numbers from the fall advantage and fall program: 30,009 people applied for the Disney College Program and 2,400 were accepted. Seeing those numbers make me feel even more grateful for this opportunity and the future! 

It was odd saying goodbye to Hofstra for 8 months. I'll miss my friends, fall fest, and other fun activities going on but will I miss the school? Not particularly, but then again...I will be living in the happiest place in the world so I guess that makes sense!

My next couple of posts will discuss some of the awesome activities going on at Walt Disney World currently, my potential vacation(s), my bucket list, some more Disney challenges (perhaps), and other miscellaneous items. 

Only 78 days left to go!!!

100 Days

That's right, it's 100 days until I move into the Disney College Program apartments with my new roommates! And it's 99 days until I leave Rochester for the beautiful and sunny Orlando! I am so excited for all the adventures ahead. 

I forgot to mention the other day that I am all registered for the Disney College Program and my independent study online! It's actually really cool because it says DCP three times next to  my classes for next semester! haha it's so nice seeing that rather than 'geology' or 'marketing.'

Speaking of marketing, I have to write a 15 page paper for that class...currently I'm at 9 pages and I think I'm writing too much, but I guess it's better to go back and delete pages rather than try and ramble and add more. And finals week is slowly approaching. The last day of classes is Wednesday and then I have a week and a half to go through finals--unfortunately I have a final on the very last day at 8 am--after the Paramore show--ew no! 

I also forgot to say HAPPY MAY! Or because it's today..."May the 4th be with you!" This semester has gone by pretty quickly, definitely compared to the last one (even though I think the last one might have been just a tad more fun). 

And as my final news: I got to meet one of my roommates for the DCP in Times Square! She's from Boston and my school is in Long Island so we commuted and met up! It was a fun day even though I dragged her through subway after subway (sorry)! Anyway, here's a picture of us with "sketchy" minnie mouse in times square. She told me to fu** off because I didn't tip her...Minnie you look extra ratchet I'm not gunna tip you for staring at a camera. Like SHUSH. But seeing her was so much fun and made me look forward to the program even more because she's so nice and funny (my roommate, not Minnie lol)! 

Hopefully the first of many character pictures with this girl!

In the future I'll do a post about all of my roommates and perhaps I'll even add a bucket list! But for now it's Music Fest at my school and I'm going to go watch Third Eye Blind and a bunch of other random bands (hey, it's the epitome of 90s music--I've got to go right?).

See you all later!