Growing up, my family would often eat at a restaurant called the “Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater.” It was an exciting experience for my brothers and I because it was the one place my parents would let us sit in the front seat of a ‘car.’ We’d eat our meatloaf or chicken nuggets as a family while andContinue reading “Frozen, but not the Disney movie”
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Carolina Blue
Not so long ago, I left North Carolina for the first time. I embarked on a huge adventure: to move to Orlando, Florida to work at Walt Disney World. It had been a dream of mine for so long, I left with wide-eyes that barely looked back to what I was leaving behind. I hadContinue reading “Carolina Blue”
Baking Magic
At 7-years-old, I didn’t know the difference between baking soda and baking powder. If you have known me for more than a month, you might have tasted my chocolate chip cookies or one of my cupcakes. I hope it was good, after all, I’ve been baking since I was 7-years-old, that’s 16 years of mixing,Continue reading “Baking Magic”
Dreams Come True
One of the greatest joys in life is a dream coming true. You can see it on the faces of children when they meet their favorite Disney character or finally get to train to be a Jedi. As adults, we often stop dreaming. Instead, we set goals. They’re a bit more attainable, practical. Don’t beContinue reading “Dreams Come True”
The ‘Accident Waiting to Happen’ Friend
“You were gone for 2 minutes, WHAT HAPPENED???” -my boyfriend last Monday. We all have that one friend who is always in a brace or always sick. They’re the ‘accident waiting to happen‘ friend. Though you worry about them constantly, they make up for it with their hilarious injury stories and laughable accidents. They’ve sprainedContinue reading “The ‘Accident Waiting to Happen’ Friend”
Working for Disney Will Ruin the Magic
I had countless people tell me this before I moved down in May 2014 for the Disney College Program. Many mistook my bright-eyed excitement for naivete and took to ‘educating’ me on what would happen. It was as if they thought I was moving down for a vacation and would be rudely awakened when I realized that working long hoursContinue reading “Working for Disney Will Ruin the Magic”
Growing Up with Life Lessons from Mom and Billy Joel
Lucky for me, this education consisted of mostly Billy Joel’s jazz-infused rock ‘n’ roll. As each song played, my mom, Billy Joel superfan(TM) would tie it to a life lesson, often telling me the story behind the song.
Magic from an Emergency Room Bed
Oh hi there. I need to find some magic. Please send some if you can. Sometimes life hits you hard, square in the face. This time, it hit me in the back. Yesterday, a tiny tiny stone sent me on a journey of intense pain and heavy medication. My day in the ER is a blurContinue reading “Magic from an Emergency Room Bed”
Cast Member Secrets told by a former Disney World Cast Member
There’s a lot of magic in Disney, but also a lot of mystery. Every Disney fan longs to learn more about how the magic is created and what it’s like to work for the happiest place on earth. Well, I’ll tell you one bonus secret: it’s pretty great… most of the time. Like any workplace, a greatContinue reading “Cast Member Secrets told by a former Disney World Cast Member”
Daring to Dream and Do: The Story of the Magic Kingdom
It was a hot day in Anaheim, California. As Walt Disney strolled through his favorite creation he observed Cast Members and the splendor he had dreamed of. Hundreds of people rushed by trying to get to their next attraction, but he only saw one thing, someone who was very out of place: a cowboy, walkingContinue reading “Daring to Dream and Do: The Story of the Magic Kingdom”
Annie Proctor 