*jeoprady waiting song*

Its been almost a week since my interview. And more than a week since interviews started. And no one has heard a thing yet. No acceptances, but many NLICs and pended applicants. I'm glad to hear I'm still in the running, but boy am I stressed out right now. I'm seriously lucky to have a wonderful family support system. Both from my family and my boyfriends family. They've both been praying really hard and giving me good advice to stay calm. I'm so thankful for them and everyone who has prayed for me! Hopefully it pays off. :-)

On pins and needles.

So no acceptance or denial tonight. But as far as I'm concerned, no news is good news....

Breathe a sigh of relief. Just to be anxious some more.

Well its done and over. My interviewer, Ian, called from a blocked number a 2:35 this afternoon. He started off by asking me to go over my past job experiences and what duties I had in them. And then why I wanted to do the program. I stumbled over my words a bit, but i tried to smile and make sure to stress how much the magic meant to me and how much I wanted a job at Disney permanently! He even said that he worked his way up from a minimum wage job to where he is now! He asked about my top 3 roles and why I wanted them, I sorta repeated myself some which makes me nervous. Then he asked me about Main Entrance Ops which was a moderate interest for me. I did better at answering his situational questions. He even asked me what my favorite rides were, so I wonder if maybe thats where I'll get placed? Hmm. He asked if I would be okay working outside, and after i told him it gets to be 115 in Oklahoma, he laughed and said "I take that as a yes!" It broke the ice a little bit, making him laugh. And he asked me a few more questions before he let me ask him some questions about networking and getting my foot in the door at Disney! He seemed very excited that I wanted to work for Disney as a career, so he gave me a lot of information. I made sure to thank him for the opportunity, and we ended the call. 18:37 minutes exactly. Wherever you are Ian, thank you!

Today's the day!

Waking up to several texts from family, friends and even Roberts family, warmed my heart this morning. Even other DCP hopefuls messaged me and told me good luck. It took the edge off the nerves and calmed me down a little bit. I spent all last night studying with Roberts brother and sister, Tryston and Jonnie. Going over questions and asking me new ones so I was always kept on my toes! I think I'm as ready as I'll ever be now. If I don't get in, it's aparant God has other plans for me, because all I've done is pray about this. I'm ready!

Tomorrow is just a day away....

Phone interview is tomorrow.....oh gosh. I've been on the DCP Facebook page all day watching peoples responses to their interview. From what it sounds, most interviewers are super nice and like to laugh and take it easy. For me that's good. Because I'm going to be super nervous, but being able to laugh with someone makes me more comfortable around them. One girl I've been chatting with said she wasn't even asked any scenario questions, only yes or no questions! Some had interviews that only lasted 15 minutes. Some have been 45! ACK! I've studied so many scenario questions about my top 4 roles (character attendant, attractions, Merch, and photo pass) and why I think this program will help me grow. I really want this networking opportunity, I want to work for Disney someday... PERMANENTLY. How could would it be to wake up every day next to the love of my life with a beautiful family AND be able to say "I have to go to work now, at DISNEY!" That is my ultimate goal. I want to be able to make a career out of this program. A girl can dream, right? For now, I'll focus on the task at hand. I've studied harder for this phone interview than I've studied for any test in my life. And that's saying something! Lets just hope and pray I don't stumble over my words and choke. Send some faith, trust, and pixie dust my way, friends. 2:30 will be here too soon....

Are you sure this is real life?

I haven't even been accepted yet and I still can't believe this. Somehow, through all my obsessing and obsessive studying for the first half of this process, I wasn't sure I would make it this far. I've check my dashboard at Disney twice this morning, just to make sure it wasn't a hoax that I got a phone interview! I'm so thankful and lucky that I even made it this far. And that Disney is giving me such a great opportunity! So beyond blessed. But keep the prayers coming! I'm almost there!! 

Surreal

It's almost like a dream. I can't believe that just last night I was up all night, sleepless because I couldn't stop thinking about my application and interviews. And I'm going to bed tonight ¾ of the way done! This journey is already going quicker than I ever imagined. And I can't believe in just a few short weeks I may be a Disney cast member...! W. O. W! Scary/amazing thoughts. My phone interveiw is in 5 short days on Tuesday, better get studying! Have a MAGICAL day! 

Phone interview!

And here it is. The last step! Somehow I didn't think it would go by this quick! 5 hours and I've scheduled my phone interview! Phone interview scheduled for Tuesday at 2:30! So beyond excited! And glad I have Mary to help me practice! 

TEST

I never pass tests. THANK THE LORD I passed this one! Now I get to schedule my phone interview! AHHH!

STRESS!

Literally just got this. I screamed. 

Now time to buckle down and take it! AHHH SO NERVOUS! 

Next step!

A little over an hour after I applied I got this email:

This means I haven't been NLIC-ed (denied) and they are processing my application. My dash board on the DCP website says "action required" some people on the Facebook pages says this means I will get an email about my WBI! I sure hope so!!!

Im aaaaaalmost there!

I feel like Princess Tiana. I just keep telling myself YOU'RE ALMOST THERE. DONT FREAK OUT! Around 1:30 I sat down and finally begun the application process. I listed all my previous work and volunteer experience, and my school and sang Disney songs at the top of my lungs while doing it all. I put only a few rolls as interested and several and no interest to ensure I got a job I would be happy with.
High Interest:
Merchandise (3)
Attractions (2)
Photo Pass
Character Attendant (1)

Medium Interest:
Main Entrance Ops
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

Low Interest:
Vacation Planner
Performer
Full Service Food and Beverage

No Interest:
Quick Service Food and Beverage
Custodial
Lifeguard
Recreation
House Keeping
Hospitality
Hopper
Bell Service
Costuming
Concierge
Transportation

Over all my top 3 are Character attendant, attractions, and merchandise. Hopefully stationed in Magic Kingdom or Epcot. Im so nervous. Now I wait to hear about my Web Based Interview.....time to stress eat.

Anxiety.

So the rumor around the mill was that applications would be posted around midnight on February 6th. Well around 12 pm today, they were indeed posted. I almost cried when I got the email. Im so beyond nervous and scared right now, but also seriously super excited. My life as a cast member could start right now! Im literally staring at the application screen as I type this. Afraid to push apply. What if I get in? What if I don't? ALL THE FEELS RIGHT NOW. You're supposed to hear back fairly soon about your Web Based Interview.....so hopefully I make it that far! AHH! Wish me luck!

Hello all!

Howdy ya'll! Obviously I've made this blog in hopes of getting into the Disney College Program! The application process is set to begin shortly, so for now I'll just post the 411 on everything that is going on with my applications! Prayers and good vibes are appreciate as I start this process! Because I'm really super nervous about getting it, I've wanted this more than anything! And it would mean the world to get in! Thank you for reading, and have a magical day!