Disney Challenge Day 30

My Favorite Theme Park Show: The Electrical Parade

Honestly, this is the only show I can remember seeing. That's why I'm so excited to be doing the Disney College Program--so I can witness most of the shows. I know I'm excited about seeing wishes, Fantasmic again (I haven't see it since I was 7 so I don't remember anything), the Indiana Jones show (never seen it), and the electrical parade, which I saw from afar one time. I'm not that knowledgeable about the shows, but I'm definitely excited to see it! Check this photo out from "TheTimeTheSpace" on flickr: (I definitely want to try something like this)

Check out more pictures from "TheTimeTheSpace" here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetimethespace/

Well that's it! The end of my 30 days Disney Challenge. For the next couple of weeks I might not be blogging as much because it's finals time at college, and I have far too many papers to write. My next post will probably be about meeting one of my roommates from the program in NYC! She's "wicked nice" and we took a pretty funny picture, so until then Disney fans--I'll see ya on the flip side!

Disney Challenge Day 29

My Favorite Theme Park Attraction: The Indiana Jones Ride or Rockin' Roller coaster

The Indiana Jones Ride! Picture from Tours Departing Daily

When it comes to Disneyland, nothing thrills me more than waiting in a 2 and a half hour line to ride the Indiana Jones attraction. Just kidding, but I really do love this ride. When I was a little girl I was too afraid to go on it because my dad told me there were snakes on it, and lets just say one of my biggest fears are those scaled creatures with fangs. I would watch as my entire family would go off together while my grandma got me some churros to munch on. Then finally when I revisited the park when I was older I thought, "fine I can do this, snakes? No biggie." And I'm glad I took my advice. I love this ride because you're in a big jeep and one person drives it. The fun part is that everyone blames the driver for the bumpy ride, and the first time I rode it I was the driver. As you continue on into a strange temple you find danger at every turn. From snakes, to bugs (this part was actually scarier to me than the big fake cobra), fire, and a pretty huge boulder-- you help Indie find his way. I love the theme song of this movie played throughout and I can still hear my dad laughing and yelling "ow!" when the bugs blew air on us. Great ride.

Another ride that I love but have only ridden once is Rockin' Roller Coaster. I obviously love it for Aerosmith and the old rock and roll feel, but also because it's fast and furious. When the ride first starts you shoot off like a bullet, going from 0-70mph in seconds. From then on there are twists and curves and some pretty awesome music. It reminds me a lot of Space Mountain which unfortunately adopted the loud music. Space Mountain shouldn't have rock music--it should have mystical music! Get on it Disney! Anyway, I can't wait to go on this ride more in 110 days!

Disney Challenge Day 28

My Favorite Theme Park: The Magic Kingdom, Disneyland

My rank before the program:

1) Disneyland
2) The Magic Kingdom, WDW
3) Epcot, WDW
4) The Animal Kingdom, WDW
5) California Adventure
6) Hollywood Studios, WDW

Not yet been to: Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon

Resorts been to: Disney's Wilderness Lodge (soon to be more!)

Photo from "Tours Departing Daily" on Flickr "Good Morning Disneyland"

  

I love all the parks, but this one will always be the most special. I grew up going to Disneyland with my parents and my twin brother and it's always been the most special. To my brother's favorite: Star Tours, to my favorite: Indiana Jones, to my dad's favorite: Pirates of the Caribbean, to my mom's favorite: Space Mountain (? I think this is her favorite--maybe she'll see this and correct me), we love Disneyland. Of course I just realized all of our favorite rides are either in tomorrow land or adventure land, but we also love fantasy land and everything in between. From the Electrical Parade, to the "scary" Haunted Mansion, to the storybook ride--Disneyland is the place that I thought was a dream when I was younger. Of course, I still like Walt Disney World, I've just experienced it less so I know less about it. I do know that at Disneyland I feel like I'm walking into the original park. There are even apartments around the park that Walt stayed in (one of Main Street U.S.A above the fire department and one above the Pirates of the Caribbean in New Orleans Square) with his family! And there's a special train that Walt made for his wife that makes a rare appearance for special guests. Not to mention the Blue Bayou (which I still need to eat at--I've never been!) in the Pirates ride. But who knows maybe my opinion will change in 111 days when my journey as a cast member begins! I'm so excited for what the future will hold and exploring all the parks, downtown Disney, and the resorts!

Disney Challenge Day 27

My Favorite Quote: Winnie the Pooh, said by Christopher Robin

I actually wrote this quote earlier on my blog, but here it is again:

“If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together... there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we're apart... I'll always be with you.” 

For some reason this quote sticks with me and means a lot to me. Basically if I ever wanted to be extremely romantic or to show everything I feel for a person this would be what I would want to say. I know in the movie they're friends talking to each other, but for me, this is romantic in every sense of the word. I like to think I have a "way with words," but when words fail me this works better. 

Disney Challenge Day 26

Saddest Death: Mufasa 

 

 

How could I not choose this death? It is sad, a bit scary when you're younger, and little Simba watches it happen! Also his brother Scar is the one that kills him. I know this story is basically that of Hamlet, but it is so disturbing in cartoon form. I remember crying during this part many times, and I probably still would now if I was watching it. I think what makes it the most sad is when Simba says, "Dad, get up! We've got to go home!" because he doesn't understand that his father has passed away.

Disney Challenge Day 25

My Favorite Scene from My Favorite Movie: I've got friends on the other side: the Princess and the Frog

 

 

I love this scene so much because firstly, I love the song and secondly, the villain--Dr. Facilier has so many interesting aspects to his character. He has a shadow that seems to have a mind of it's own--an even more "evil" side if you can imagine. Also, the colors, the shadows, the talking heads, everything in this scene is interesting to me. This entire movie makes me want to visit New Orleans and see what it's all about. The people, the music, the food--it seems like an amazing place to take in.This scene however, is a bit creepy but for some reason I can't help but love it!

Disney is changing the "dorming situation" for CP's

Instead of the infamous move in day where everyone gets up at 3am, waits in line with their roommates, and then requests which apartment complex they will be living in Disney is now putting together a new plan. 

10 days prior to arrival all Disney College Program participants will receive an email where you will be able to make roommate selections and choose your apartment complex. Of course Disney says that they do their best to accommodate, but that roommate selections and your choice of apartment complexes don't always work out--scary at first, but I think they say this in case something "odd" happens.

I was a bit freaked at first when one of my roommates texted me about this--I was worried we wouldn't be able to room together and that would have been depressing, but I think it will all work out. 

Apparently if just one of your roommates goes on and makes their housing selection and their roommate choices, the roommates selected will get a confirmation email where they can accept being your roommate. Just have all of your roommates dorming numbers ready before you do it and make sure you all agree on your preferences when it comes to the apartment complexes.

I'm actually a bit bummed because I was excited to wake up really early and stand in line with my roommates and be able bond with all the other CP's, but alas our bonding time will be cut short. But hey that means more time hanging out late and getting (a little) time to sleep in. Also feeling more awake for fireworks at the Polynesian Resort!

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