A Goofy week ...

It's about time I updated this!
So I've been living in Vista Way for about a week now and thinking back it's been a pretty busy week, although compard to what I've got coming up I'm pretty sure I can class it as a holiday.
I've met loads of great people already and cannot wait to meet more. I'm sharing an apartment with four girls from Hong Kong and my room mate is English and goes to Manchester Metropolitan University!
Traditions was interesting and I have my name tag and all ID cards that are needed - but I have a little ribbon on my name tag saying 'earning my ears' until I have finished my training.
So far I've found out that for my first proper week of training I will be in Goofy's Candy Co store in Downtown Disney, and then I will move over to Design-a-Tee which looks pretty good.
So enough about work.... I've watched the Wishes fireworks display in Magic Kingdom twice! Once was from across the lake, sat on a little hill that we found by the Polynesian resort -(this is Thursday) which was amazing, even though you couldn't hear the music of see the projections on the castle, you could see the fireworks a lot better! There was also an electric lights parade across the lake with dancing water animals and King Triton - the most random thing I have ever seen! Then the following night (Friday) we watched Wishes up close inside Magic Kingdom. As soon as we got there the rain decided to pour. So yes we were running around Magic Kingdom in the rain, with everyone else finding shelter, we decided to run to Space Mountain! Then when we got out the rain had stopped and Wishes began :) T
On Saturday night we went to Epcot to watch the Illuminations fireworks display, which is another incredible thing to see, most definitely a must!
The friends I have made so far are incredible, and I feel so lucky to have met so many great people in less than a week! A pretty great start I think ...


If you have taken the time to read this, thank you :) xx

Univeral Studios & Islands of Adventure

Yesterday Kelly and I headed over to Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure where we spent most of our time in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!
We were actually in the parks from open until close so today I have major blisters on my feet and a slightly burnt back. Something I will need to take care of before I start working in Walt Disney World!
We powered through the sore feet and 94 degree blistering heat and all in all had an amazing day!
The things I found quite funny to say were 'do you fancy getting lunch in the three broomsticks?' and 'should we go and see what sweets they sell in honeydukes?'

So I'm Finally in the Sunshine State!

It's been a while since I've updated this! But it's about time I did since I arrived in Florida last night! :D woop woop!

Travelling here was long and tiring but I'm here and luckily made in one piece with my lovely friend Kelly! The flight from Manchester to JFK was around 8 hours and once we got off the plane Kelly was terrified of the customs and immigration officers because they were carrying huge guns!
The switch to the flight to Orlando ran smooth and painless :D and the main thing I'm happy about is that we both made it over without getting lost or hurt!

So my first day in Florida was spent shopping :) Went to walmart to get some stuff like sunscreen, shampoo, toothpaste etc and then we went to Sanford Mall to look at clothes we couldn't afford (but I did end up buying shoes, shorts, sunglasses and a dress).
 That's about it for now!

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS TOMORROW! :D
<3<3

23 Days ...

With 23 days to go until 'I'm leaving on a jet plane...' I don't feel at all ready!
Even though I'm excited and have my visa, passport and documents all safe and sound - I still need to get my medical insurance, pay the Disney fee and get packed! I've noticed a few other people are the same but I can't help feeling totally unprepared. But I'm also excited at the same time! Does that make sense? ... I'll be surprised if the answer is yes! There is also a lot university work that I need finish and an exam to prepare for so maybe that's part of it.

On another note... I decided to try my hand at video making! I've made a little video with a couple of highlights from my holiday last year, it's the first time I've done something like this so it's probably not that great and I would definitely appreciate feedback :D

US Embassy

My visa appointment was Friday 8th April at 11am, so my family and I went to London on the Thursday night and spent the night in a hotel near Wembley. On the Friday morning we got the tube to the embassy.

Once I had gotten into the embassy it was okay, I was called up to the first window within 15 minutes. Once I sat back down I tried reading but I couldn't concentrate because I was scared of missing my number so I started talking to some people who sat were near me which really helped pass the time.
After about 3 hours my number was called, and the interview was less than 5 minutes! But I was out by 3:30 so I spent the rest of the day in London with my family :)
It was still very hot and sunny so I was a happy girl :D

Can you spot Wembley?

Big Ben and London Eye

•o• That's all for now! •o•

Welcome!

So this is my first blog, I probably should have started this a while back but better late than never! I really hope that you join me on this adventure that is truly a dream come true and sure to be the summer of a lifetime

Well first of all, I'm Gemma. I'm 19 years old from Manchester currently studying joint Drama and English at Edge Hill University. I love all things Disney and have been called a Disney-Geek in the past by friends which I never take as an insult :) I have been lucky enough to get a place on the Disney ICP 'woo-hoo!'. I'm sure a lot of you know what the ICP is, but for those of you that don't, take a look at this: https://www.disneyinternationalprograms.com/icp.html

and this:

 

24th May - 19th August

Merchandise

CANNOT WAIT!

Since I'm behind on the blogs:

CATCH UP:

• I met a lot of fellow ICPers at a meet in Manchester last weekend which was great, everyone is so lovely it's made me more excited! A lot of people going from my uni that I didn't know about!
• I have my Disney welcome pack! 'woo-hoo!'
• Embassy appointment is booked! Friday 8th April 11am
• Flying to Orlando Friday 20th May with a friend and staying with her and her grandad for a few days before starting the program
• Got a cruise booked around the Bahamas! 5th - 9th September

•o• That's all for now! •o•