Tuesday 12th December 2006: Discovery Day
Today we had Discovery Day at Epcot which is basically just a tour of the park, more information and history of the park. It was really fun to have a tour of the park, although it felt a bit strange as we were the only people in the park in office clothes! The weather in the morning was absolutely gorgeous when we were walking round the park - not a cloud in the sky and the sun was strong.
Today we had Discovery Day at Epcot which is basically just a tour of the park, more information and history of the park. It was really fun to have a tour of the park, although it felt a bit strange as we were the only people in the park in office clothes! The weather in the morning was absolutely gorgeous when we were walking round the park - not a cloud in the sky and the sun was strong.Our tour guides also had a surprise for us. So if you’re NOT coming out to work for EPCOT or ever thinking for working for EPCOT then highlight the next paragraph and read what happened.
Firstly we were all told to stand in a circle by the dancing fountain and they were telling us about our year working for Disney. We were then told to turn around and raise our right hand in the air. Then over the PA system they announced to all the cast members and guests around that we were new cast members and welcomed us. This made a few people around clap, which was very nice but a wee bit embarrassing. When they made us raise our hands I thought that they were going to made us pledge our allegiants to the mouse or something (it was a good surprise).
Then we moved on and were taken on the boat around the lagoon and we were told about each on the pavilions (that saved us walking, which was really welcomed, as it was really warm and we were all wearing suits. Afterwards we met our managers and were taken on a tour of the Rose and Crown and Chip Shop (where I will be working).
In the evening Kirsty, Beth and I went to Downtown Disney for dinner. We tried the Rainforest Cafe, but the wait was too long, so we headed over to Planet Hollywood, one of my favourite restaurants in Orlando. They are also known for long waits! But as cast members we get priority seating. When we arrived the lady and the desk said it would be a half an hour wait, so we just flashed our Disney IDs and got sent straight in! It was great! The food was delicious and it was fun to have a girlie night. Our waiter was really cute as well, which we kept laughing about all night, even though he looked so young! We said we might have to go back to see him again (hehe, what we all like hay).L to R, Set 1, Pic 1- Celsey & Chris asleep on the bus to work: Pic 2 - EPCOT ball: Pic 3 - Beth, Lyndsay, Chris and Zoe: Pic 4 & 6 - The Rose and Crown Restaurant / Pub: Pic 5 - Celsey: Pic 6 - Morroco: Pic 7 - Japan: Pic 8 - Zoe, Carla, Celsey, Johnny, Rob, Chris & Me.
Set 2, Pic 1 - Japan: Pic 2 - Italy: Pic 3 - Germany: Pic 4 - Mexico: Pic 5 - Planet Hollywood: Pic 6 - Kirsty & Me with Cocktails: Pic 7 & 8 - Our Dinner: Pic 9 - Kirsty, Me & Beth.
