Life After Disneyland

Life After Disneyland

I am no longer a Disneyland Cast member. Friday was my last day. It was very bittersweet. I will miss being there on a daily basis, I will miss everyone I worked with. But I won't miss the commute and the away time it cost me. A lot of people asked me what it was like on my last day. The only way I could sum it up really was: It was like reading a good book. When you get to the end you want to read more, but there is no more to read. That sums up the whole Disney Experience. They did tell me I could go back whenever I wanted (for the mere sum of $75/day or whatever the going daily rate is at the gate.).

Meanwhile, my first day has been busy. Grand X and Cheese Boy (Toby Jack, sounds like Colby Jack, thus Cheese Boy) came to visit. We had fun watching Daddy's new BIG TV (we did put movies on it, we didn't just watch the TV.); used the bubble gun to blow and chase bubbles; wrestled; had good food; and played with the dog and cat. It was a fun weekend.

Speaking of fun and cat, I got to take Pyra in to get fixed and de-clawed today. She comes home Wednesday. Stay tuned for videos of her learning that she no longer has claws. Should be entertaining when she tries to climb up the reptile cage.

TWO WEEKS AND COUNTING

I officially gave my two weeks at Disneyland yesterday. My last day will be end of shift Friday January 22, 2010. This was not an easy decision to come to since I really love what I was doing. Especially working in the Jungle as well as the trains. Last night was my official last night doing the jungle cruise.

As much as I loved working as Disneyland, the bottom line was that the commute was killing me. That, coupled with the fact that is was getting more and more evident that I would not be able to progress through the ranks in a timely fashion no longer made the sacrifices worth it. I will miss all the friends that I made as well as the guests and visitors from around the world. It was truly an awesome experience.

My last few days will be: Today on the Railroad from 4:30pm to 8:30pm; Thursday at Indiana Jones 10:30am to 5pm; Monday, Jan 18 Railroad 4:30pm to 8:30pm; Thursday and Friday at Indiana Jones, times to be announced. Itis only fitting that I end at Indiana Jones since that is where I started.

Thanks Mickey! It was a wonderful, yet challenging run. I would do it again if I ever have the chance.

STAY TUNED FOR SHOCKING BIGGGG ANNOUNCEMENT

Since no-one comes this way any more, and why should they, since the blog is rarely updated anymore, I feel safe to make this announcement of my SHOCKING BIGGGG ANNOUNCEMENT.

The news will break Wednesday, January 13! Tune in for this life shattering experience!