Thursday, September 30, 2010

About My Pixie Dusted Blog

This blog isn’t the first blog I have done.  I attempted to do one when I was on the college program.  Due to how much time one works at Disney, though, there really isn’t much time to write about your thoughts and about what is going on.  I’ve started this blog not only for my college course but to kind of redeem myself for my lack of updating on my older blog that got a total of one post. 

The Disney College Program did not only provide a Disney fan like me a lot of fun, but experience away from home as well as valuable work experience with a top corporation in the industry.  Plus the money making part of this program wasn’t have bad either.

Growing up, I always liked watching the Disney channel with the actual cartoon shows they used to have on.  I loved everything about the Disney experience.  Unfortunately, I never got to visit the parks as a child but the program offered that first experience for me.  And because of that experience I am now inspired to start this blog.

By posting my memories here of what happened from day 1 until the day I left Disney in January, I hope I can inspire others to see the fun I had and attempt the Disney College Program if they are interested in Disney.  Heck, even if you aren’t interested in Disney, I hope I can inspire you to also attempt the Disney College Program.

To find out more about the program, visit the official Disney College Program webpage and take a look around.  If this seems like something you may want to do, be sure to talk with your advisor about getting credit for it.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Some Of My Favorite Magical Blogs

There are many Disney related blogs on the web today, authored by both official Disney employees and avid Disney fans alike.  Reading Disney blogs is a favorite past time for me but there are some blogs that stick out on top that are must reads for any Disney fan or anyone hoping to get their foot in the door at the Disney company.

#1. Disney Parks Blog - The official blog for Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line

This website is, as the title says, authored by official Disney employees.  The Disney Parks Blog often provides first looks into things such as the new Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Dream, or many other upcoming events at the Disney parks.  If you are an avid fan of Disney and want the official word from Disney itself, make sure to frequent this blog.

#2. DIS Unplugged Disney Blog - An Unofficial and Unbiased Blog about Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line

This unofficial but magical blog is authored in a collaboration by several Disney fans.  Their blog covers much of the most recent news about the Disney company and other goings on when it happens.  The blog not only discusses what is happening in the Disney universe but also links to their website which contains much more news.  This is another definite site to visit when you get the opportunity.

#3. Deb's Digest

Deb's Digest is yet another magical blog to read.  It provides several pictures accompanying the posts as well as much information about the parks and stuff happening.  It is just one blog out of several that the site AllEars has.  Each one provides useful information that could be used when preparing your trip to Disney.

Besides the blogs, you should visit the actual AllEars site if you are new to Disney fandom.  It provides a lot of information from rides in the parks to what the menus are for all the restaurants on property.