The second star to the right...: Vista Way

SO! Where to begin. It's been a week since I have arrived.... but it feels like it has been sooooooo much longer. I feel like I have been here for weeks. I can't imagine what it is going to feel like after a month... and then 6 months!

I'll give you a bit of a run down about what has happened in the last week:
Monday: First orientation day where just listened to a whole lot of housekeeping information. Stuff about the apartment, security, amenities, paperwork etc. Fairly boring stuff.
Tuesday: Short day - more orientation. We got our Vista Way (location) ID cards which we have to show when we go in and out of the premises. 24 hour security - I feel exceptionally safe.
Wednesday: Consisted of our Traditions course at Disney University where we learnt the basics of Disney and what our goals should be when 'on show'.
The four basics are:
- I project a positive image and energy
- I am courteous and respectful to all Guests, including children
- I stay in character and play the part
- I go above and beyond.
These four basics are constantly drilled into our head.... and I have to say, it works. That's why Disney does so well. Their guest services are flawless. It's definitely something I am going to take with me when I go to future jobs.
Thursday: Orientation at my actual work location - Disney's Hollywood Studios. The merchandise group walked around the park the entire day, getting us familiar with the shops 'on stage' and the areas 'back stage'.
I'm in the Backlot area, where I will be rotating between about 16 different shops. The uniform is..... interesting, to say the least. However, I count myself fortunate that I got the one that I did. A few of my roommates have some incredibly bad ones.
Friday: First day on the job, full uniform, for a good 9 hours walking around the park looking at all the different shop locations. So much information and so much to learn ... very taxing day. Probably the worst homesick day I have had so far. Luckily we met Dwayne that night (last night), from Louisiana who taught us the Cupid Shuffle and gave us a good lift in our spirits.
Today was my second day at Disney University where we learnt about the registers and all about Merchantainment, because Merchandise + Entertainment = Merchantainment.

Other than that, we have been to a few restaurants like, Lone Star, and Cici's Pizza and Pasta. Such CHEAP food. We also went to the 'Welcome Pirate Party' for all the people that just arrived for the Disney Program. It was hugeee. Some of the best dancers I have ever seen!
We're all finally settling into life at the apartment, which is good. With work starting, we're all falling into routine. My cleaning skills are at their best, like expected, however I'm still currently working on the culinary section lol!

Photos will be attached as usual!