im just interested to find out something... i used to live in apt 1013 and i wondered if any of you who are back in the UK now know anyone who used to live in that apartment or know of anyone who currently lives there..... just thought it would be interesting if people knew someone who lived in my apartment or in anyone elses apartment... any alumni who have been home for over a year you should post your apartment numbers and see who's living in your apt now!! love loobie xxxxxx
I wish I could remember....! At The Commons, I was in the building at the entrance, on the south side. Ground floor facing the entrance road - it was a one bedroom. We were the first people to live there, which was cool, except the clubhouse and pool weren't built yet. But then, neither was security, which was nice I left my mark on the apartment in two ways - one was simple - we wrote our names on the top of the entrance door. The other way, well. One day I bought a new soccer ball and was playing with it in the apt. I suck at soccer. I hit my WebTV unit and was justly-warned to take it outside (by the woman who is now my wife...go figure). I didn't, well, I did. In a few kicks, I sent it flying though the front window. Oops. So I smashed one pane of glass. Not wanting to either get terminated, or have to pay for it. I quickly picked all the glass up from outside, threw it inside the apartment, and bent the blinds so it looked like the ball came from outside-in. Then we called to report it broken "when we came home." It worked. So I guess I still owe Disney one plate glass window... Andy
LOL! Andy that is SO funny!!! I see you also worked on DCL, how did you like that? I wanna do that for a few months when I get back too.
DCL was a great experience, but I am always hesitant to recommend it. It's such a different lifestyle than either the International Programs, or anything here in Canada. Plus, doing it right after the program would probably be a huge culture shock - too much for most. You work all day - as early as 5:45am to as late as midnight, with a few hours here and there to eat/sleep. You don't get a day off - none - for the life of your contract (~6 months). You do get shifts off (lunch or breakfast, or both) throughout the schedule, though. I think it's harder to be 'magical' 100% of the time on the ship, not just due to the hours, but also the politics and selfishness that can be prevalent in the dining room. You have to remember that most people are there to make money - period. Not for the experience, or because it's Disney. That's the prevailing attitude in F&B onboard, and that can come as a shock to North Americans. I saw many Canadians come and go in two weeks -often leaving it tears. Sorry to sound so grim - it's more of a reality-check. I enjoyed my time onboard, made a good amount of money, and learned a lot. But the friendships I made, while very good on the ship, were nothing like the ones in Vista Way and the Commons. I do know of a number of Canadians that did the ships and stayed for years - and if you can/do, chances are you will be promoted quickly. But it takes a certain type of person to excel on a ship, in F&B. Just my $0.02. Andy
If I apply to work on DCL I'm going to apply to be purser/front Desk, I have my tourism, Travel and Airline diploma and am a member of the Canadian Institute of Travel Coundellors so I'd have a good position hopefully lol
