the waiting and... !!! 2014
At the presentation, the recruiter told us that she will be back in Florida on Monday and should hear from her by the end of the week and not panic if some received their answers before others.
At first I thought it would be really easy to wait but I couldn't stop talking about Disney to my family and friends. I even checked my e-mail during the week-end just in case!
On Monday, I started receiving random e-mail and each time I was hearing the sounds that my phone does when I receive an e-mail, I had a small «heart attack»!!! My heart was beating so fast. I decided to put Disney's e-mail address in VIP so when I would receive an e-mail from them I would have a special ringtone so I know exactly it's the e-mail that I'm waiting for. We (Canadians) have this group on Facebook about the program and no one was posting stuff on that day, so that was reassuring. Except, at 5pm someone post that she received an e-mail saying that she has the job. And after, some got their answer too. That moment was so stressful, I kept checking if I had receive an e-mail but nothing. Even if the recruiter told us to not panic if some has their result before others, it is stressful and panicking. I was really sad to receive nothing from Disney.
On Tuesday, I really hope to hear from Disney on that day because the only think I could think in class was Disney and I couldn't concentrate that much while I was doing my homework. I knew that I wouldn't hear from Disney before the end of the day because it was around 5 pm that our Facebook group really exploded and people started to receive offers. At 4 pm, someone wrote on the FB group that people started receiving offers again. My heart was beating so fast. People were saying that they got the job and a lot more than the day before. I started to lose hope. Seriously. I was telling my self that I might not be the kind of person they're looking for and was telling my family that I lost hope because a lot of people were receiving offers ... BUT at 4h59 pm my phone rang and guess what I was hearing ? It WAS the special ringtone that I put for Disney. I open my phone and look at the e-mail and see THIS.
At first I thought it would be really easy to wait but I couldn't stop talking about Disney to my family and friends. I even checked my e-mail during the week-end just in case!
On Monday, I started receiving random e-mail and each time I was hearing the sounds that my phone does when I receive an e-mail, I had a small «heart attack»!!! My heart was beating so fast. I decided to put Disney's e-mail address in VIP so when I would receive an e-mail from them I would have a special ringtone so I know exactly it's the e-mail that I'm waiting for. We (Canadians) have this group on Facebook about the program and no one was posting stuff on that day, so that was reassuring. Except, at 5pm someone post that she received an e-mail saying that she has the job. And after, some got their answer too. That moment was so stressful, I kept checking if I had receive an e-mail but nothing. Even if the recruiter told us to not panic if some has their result before others, it is stressful and panicking. I was really sad to receive nothing from Disney.
On Tuesday, I really hope to hear from Disney on that day because the only think I could think in class was Disney and I couldn't concentrate that much while I was doing my homework. I knew that I wouldn't hear from Disney before the end of the day because it was around 5 pm that our Facebook group really exploded and people started to receive offers. At 4 pm, someone wrote on the FB group that people started receiving offers again. My heart was beating so fast. People were saying that they got the job and a lot more than the day before. I started to lose hope. Seriously. I was telling my self that I might not be the kind of person they're looking for and was telling my family that I lost hope because a lot of people were receiving offers ... BUT at 4h59 pm my phone rang and guess what I was hearing ? It WAS the special ringtone that I put for Disney. I open my phone and look at the e-mail and see THIS.
I just saw the CONGRATULATIONS and started to cry. A lot. All the stress dropped, I was feeling so GREAT. I didn't even click to see the offer. I just stare at the congrats for about 5 minutes - not even kidding - and cried. I was home alone so it sucks because I couldn't share this magical moment. After a few minutes, I told my parents, siblings and friends about it and wrote on our Facebook group. I was sooooo happy and proud.
I tried to look at my offer but I don't know why but I couldn't log in. I changed my password and found out I WILL BE A LIFEGUARD AT WALT DISNEY THIS SUMMER :D Starting on May 13 until August 1.
I'm so excited and can't wait.
On Thursday, I finally accepted my offer and paid my fees. I will have other informations as soon as I send them a copy of my passport (because I just renew it and should receive it in a few days).
I tried to look at my offer but I don't know why but I couldn't log in. I changed my password and found out I WILL BE A LIFEGUARD AT WALT DISNEY THIS SUMMER :D Starting on May 13 until August 1.
I'm so excited and can't wait.
On Thursday, I finally accepted my offer and paid my fees. I will have other informations as soon as I send them a copy of my passport (because I just renew it and should receive it in a few days).
Pretty much my reaction except I was crying.
So after that, you will receive an e-mail saying that you're officially in the disney team :) You also received an e-mail saying that you need a background check [late you will have to send it to Yummy Job] and you need to upload your travel info. Plus, we need to read the Disney Look book and complete some hiring documents. You also receive an e-mail about the insurance. You HAVE to take the disney insurance that they propose you even if you have insurance with your family. There's 3 options so I took the cheapest because I already have insurance but still cost me around $230.
My departure is almost in a month. I'm sooooo excited. 3 weeks ago I've started training for the swim test so I shouldn't struggle there. Apparently, the swimming test is on the same day that you check-in so I'm a bit nervous about that because I know will be tired after the travelling part. Did I mention I bought my flight tickets? Well I bought them more than a month ago. I’m flying with one girl from Quebec but I know a bunch of people will arrive at the airport at the same time as us and our airport is pretty small so we will be able to take pictures. SOOOO EXCITED!!! Alumni said that we should wait and buy our ticket for our way home in Orlando because we might want to travel with our new friends. So I didn't buy them.
My departure is almost in a month. I'm sooooo excited. 3 weeks ago I've started training for the swim test so I shouldn't struggle there. Apparently, the swimming test is on the same day that you check-in so I'm a bit nervous about that because I know will be tired after the travelling part. Did I mention I bought my flight tickets? Well I bought them more than a month ago. I’m flying with one girl from Quebec but I know a bunch of people will arrive at the airport at the same time as us and our airport is pretty small so we will be able to take pictures. SOOOO EXCITED!!! Alumni said that we should wait and buy our ticket for our way home in Orlando because we might want to travel with our new friends. So I didn't buy them.
THE WAITING AND ... !!! 2015
At the interview, the recruiter told us that she wanted to send all the offer during the first week of February. I'm really patient but when it comes for a job offer, my patient is gone specially with Disney. I thought we would hear back from Disney on the next Monday or Tuesday around 4-5pm (because that's what happen last year). Unfortunately, I heard nothing from Disney on those days, but neither did the other participants.
On Thursday morning, I turn on my cellphone, go back to sleep for a while than I opened my eyes and see that I had a e-mail from Disney. I saw immediately the CONGRATULATIONS. I was happy but nervous to find out my role. My reaction was NOT the same reaction as the first year, it felt so special last year.
I went on my computer, log in and check my offer: I AM ACCEPTED FOR THE DISNEY'S CULTURAL EXCHANGE WHICH WILL BEGIN ON MAY 12 UNTIL AUGUST 7 !! AND I WILL BE WORKING IN : MERCHANDISE !!!
I gotta say I wasn't that excited because I was really hoping to get Character Attendant but now that I've been talking to alumnis who were working in merchandise I am really excited about it.
Oh, in case you're are curious, both of my friends have accepted their offer and they both have the same role as last year: lifeguard and custodial.
I didn't accept my offer yet, check out the blog section to find out whether I accept my offer or not and hopefully to follow my Disney adventure.
On Thursday morning, I turn on my cellphone, go back to sleep for a while than I opened my eyes and see that I had a e-mail from Disney. I saw immediately the CONGRATULATIONS. I was happy but nervous to find out my role. My reaction was NOT the same reaction as the first year, it felt so special last year.
I went on my computer, log in and check my offer: I AM ACCEPTED FOR THE DISNEY'S CULTURAL EXCHANGE WHICH WILL BEGIN ON MAY 12 UNTIL AUGUST 7 !! AND I WILL BE WORKING IN : MERCHANDISE !!!
I gotta say I wasn't that excited because I was really hoping to get Character Attendant but now that I've been talking to alumnis who were working in merchandise I am really excited about it.
Oh, in case you're are curious, both of my friends have accepted their offer and they both have the same role as last year: lifeguard and custodial.
I didn't accept my offer yet, check out the blog section to find out whether I accept my offer or not and hopefully to follow my Disney adventure.
THE WAITING AND ... !!! 2016
After a month waiting, we finally heard back from Disney on February 11th.
This year, the offers were sent out in alphabetical order. So most of my friends got their answer before me.. which sucks but I was very happy for them. It was around 2h40 pm when the offers started to be send. At 3h20, I finally got MINE.
I saw the CONGRATULATIONS (I'm not gonna lie, my interview went well and I feel like after two programs if they wouldn't want me they wouldn't give me an interview, so I kinda new I would have an offer). I was clearly more nervous about the role I would get compare to get an offer.
I was in class when all this happen. Classic: my password didn't match, so I wasn't able to see my offer.
Let me just remind you: Character Attendant is very hard to get and we were told they were going to send only 2 offers with that role. Plus, we talked a lot about recreation during my interview.
When I was finally able to take a look at my offer, before open it and I told myself "don't cry if you don't have character attendant and if its recreation you will have a good summer no matter what". I decided to click, I closed my yes and when I open it I couldn't believe it.
I'M GOING TO BE A CHARACTER ATTENDANT FROM MAY 9TH TO AUGUST 4TH. SAY WHAAAAAAT
Later on my friend asked me if I accept my offer yet, which I did not because I was in class BUT I thought I was dreaming so I immediately accept my offer because I was too scared that Disney take away this offer from me lol.
This year, the offers were sent out in alphabetical order. So most of my friends got their answer before me.. which sucks but I was very happy for them. It was around 2h40 pm when the offers started to be send. At 3h20, I finally got MINE.
I saw the CONGRATULATIONS (I'm not gonna lie, my interview went well and I feel like after two programs if they wouldn't want me they wouldn't give me an interview, so I kinda new I would have an offer). I was clearly more nervous about the role I would get compare to get an offer.
I was in class when all this happen. Classic: my password didn't match, so I wasn't able to see my offer.
Let me just remind you: Character Attendant is very hard to get and we were told they were going to send only 2 offers with that role. Plus, we talked a lot about recreation during my interview.
When I was finally able to take a look at my offer, before open it and I told myself "don't cry if you don't have character attendant and if its recreation you will have a good summer no matter what". I decided to click, I closed my yes and when I open it I couldn't believe it.
I'M GOING TO BE A CHARACTER ATTENDANT FROM MAY 9TH TO AUGUST 4TH. SAY WHAAAAAAT
Later on my friend asked me if I accept my offer yet, which I did not because I was in class BUT I thought I was dreaming so I immediately accept my offer because I was too scared that Disney take away this offer from me lol.