This morning was orientation at the Team Disney building in Anaheim. It is a green-ish building that I have driven past many times in the past and have always wanted to go in. I heard it was where the Disney Animation happens and to me, that is awesome!

Once in the auditorium, we listened to the lecture, heard some stories and ended the meeting with a “Welcome to Disney!”

As a Cast Member, I can’t wait to start working and experiencing all the magic that comes with this womderful opportinuty. I plan on volunterring, attending workshops and classes, making friends, and being a part of the Disney family. I am so honored to have been chosen out of the 35,000 applicants. I am 1/400 out of 35,000 to be a part of the California Disney College Program and that means so much to me!

My first official “work/class” day is Saturday, January 16 and that day is special to me for a couple reasons. One being my birthday and two being the day I start something that has been on my wish list since I was little. I will say my first time at Disneyland was when I was three-weeks old and sadly I don’t remember it. I do remember going every week, rain or shine, two hours or all day. It has always ben my happy place and I can’t even begin to explain how happy I am to work there!

I look forward to the amazing things to come and I will be sure to share all the good news.

Until then…

Toujours,

Tara