Thursday June 12th 2014. My last full day living in Orlando. My last full day able to access the parks. My last day being a Disney employee.
So, as to be expected- I had big plans for my day.
There is the infamous 4 parks in 1 day which is talked about through out your time here. It is normally done on your last day of your program. This day is actually supposed to be your packing day, but I had taken care of this yesterday.
I didn't even get up that early. I was trying to get to my first stop, Animal Kingdom, before 12 so that I could see The Festival of The Lion King once more. I arrived soon after 11, so went and did single rider Expedition Everest.
So, as to be expected- I had big plans for my day.
There is the infamous 4 parks in 1 day which is talked about through out your time here. It is normally done on your last day of your program. This day is actually supposed to be your packing day, but I had taken care of this yesterday.
I didn't even get up that early. I was trying to get to my first stop, Animal Kingdom, before 12 so that I could see The Festival of The Lion King once more. I arrived soon after 11, so went and did single rider Expedition Everest.
I then made my way down to Africa to line up for Festival of The Lion King. Once again this show was breath taking. I had thought I was feeling fine about today being my last day- but when Circle of Life started to be sung, I lost it. Had to wipe those tears away quickly though, you look stupid crying when you are on your own!
That was all I had planned for Animal Kingdom those two attractions. So I made my way to the buses to head to Hollywood Studios.
My first stop here was Aerosmith Rock 'n' Roller-coaster. All was going well. I had gone down the single rider line and was getting pretty close to loading when a guest decided to get out of the seat (I know how this works oh so well), and the ride had to be evacuated. As I understood this process from our ride, I wasn't too put out. I would have liked to ride this one last time, but I had been on it only last week- and with it being a roller-coaster, our safety is pretty important. They gave us a FastPass to use later and send us on our merry way. I didn't actually end up using the pass- I will pop it in my album as a memento instead.
As I walked out of Aerosmith, it was raining. The further I walked across Hollywood Studios, the heavier the rain got! I looked up as the rain was torrential around me and I was the only one out walking around. Everyone else was hiding under shelters. I was getting wet- but that was all it was. I had things to do, no time to hang about.
I met Stacey outside the Little Mermaid Show. She had left earlier than me this morning and was going around the parks with everyone else. We wanted to go and do Animation Academy one last time. We went in and drew Merida! Hadn't drawn her before. This class is just way too enjoyable.
When we were in there busy drawing away, there was a gigantic clap of thunder, so massive it sounded like a gun shot and everyone was a little startled at first.
When we were in there busy drawing away, there was a gigantic clap of thunder, so massive it sounded like a gun shot and everyone was a little startled at first.
Time to switch parks again. We met up with everyone else near the park entrance, and headed over to the buses which take you to Epcot.
It was nice to see everyone, but once we got to Epcot I didn't stay with them long as I knew the things I wanted to do once more and they were being indecisive and I didn't want to waste time! I did go with them to Club Cool one last time though, and I even tried the dreaded Beverly drink. Tasted a bit like nail polish remover.
It was nice to see everyone, but once we got to Epcot I didn't stay with them long as I knew the things I wanted to do once more and they were being indecisive and I didn't want to waste time! I did go with them to Club Cool one last time though, and I even tried the dreaded Beverly drink. Tasted a bit like nail polish remover.
First stop for me was Norway to have my final School Bread. Yum. I sat down and ate it by the Norwegian Church.
I then made my way over to Mission Space. On the way I walked through the area they have set up for the Football World Cup.
I decided to do the more intense version of Mission Space.
I decided to do the more intense version of Mission Space.
And then it was time to change parks for the last time. I got on the monorail and headed to Magic Kingdom.
I have been wanting to get my silhouette done the whole time I have been here. I have one at home from when I was three, so it was about time to get an update.
I have been wanting to get my silhouette done the whole time I have been here. I have one at home from when I was three, so it was about time to get an update.
I then set to work on going on a few of my favourtie attractions. Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Peter Pan, and Philhar Magic. I then went and got a Root Beer Float from Storybook treats. Then headed over to Under the Sea to say hello to a few friends.
I then went and met up with the group of others at The Incredible's Dance Party. We danced for quite a while before we all headed over towards the fireworks. The others went off to go on a few rides, but I found a spot to see the parade, Celebrate the Magic, and Wishes! I had a wonderful spot in front of the castle.
Skylar and Kaitlyn were in the park again so I went to see them, and their Mum and Dad, to say a final farewell. We met up by the Sword in the Stone.
I then went to Belle to say bye to Alyx. I'll miss that beauty.
I then went to Belle to say bye to Alyx. I'll miss that beauty.
It was then back to Under the Sea for the very last time. I said Goodbye to everyone as I went through. And then I stayed on for three or four loops. I can't remember. Just taking it all in, and thinking about all that I have done while here. I paid special attention in my favourite scene 'Kiss the Girl'. It is just so beautiful.
I walked back down Main St. I waited at the front for a while while working out if Stacey and the others were on their way out too, but ended up getting the monorail over to the Polynesian on my own.
It was a very odd sensation leaving for good. I kept thinking, this time tomorrow I won't be in Orlando anymore.
What an unusual, but amazing experience I have had. Practically living in a theme park for 6 months.
It was a very odd sensation leaving for good. I kept thinking, this time tomorrow I won't be in Orlando anymore.
What an unusual, but amazing experience I have had. Practically living in a theme park for 6 months.
When I got to the Polynesian I could see Dan walking off in the distance. I ran up to him and asked where he was off to. He was going to get a lift back to Vista. I was going to wait for the bus, but cheekily asked for a lift too if there was room- and there was. Woohoo. That meant I would be going on no more CP buses.
When I got home the others were starting to pack for their early early departures. Stacey and Missy were leaving at 5am.
While they packed, I started cleaning out the living areas of the apartment. We all had to be out by 11am so I set to work cleaning everything up. I wanted to be there to say my last Goodbye to Stacey and Missy when they left.
I threw out a tonne of stuff from our living room, emptied out the cupboards, and cleaned all the dirty dishes which had stacked up again.
We took out what seemed like millions of rubbish. On one of those loads I dropped a glass bottle and then proceeded to stand in the shards of glass- stupid girl. Anyway, once I had removed these tiny but excruciating shards of glass from my feet (I had managed to get a piece in each foot), I got back to the clearing and cleaning. The others, apart from one roommate, were all busy trying to pack.
We got a knock on the door and it was a whole lot of visitors coming to say Goodbye. We had a quick stop for a group photo.
When I got home the others were starting to pack for their early early departures. Stacey and Missy were leaving at 5am.
While they packed, I started cleaning out the living areas of the apartment. We all had to be out by 11am so I set to work cleaning everything up. I wanted to be there to say my last Goodbye to Stacey and Missy when they left.
I threw out a tonne of stuff from our living room, emptied out the cupboards, and cleaned all the dirty dishes which had stacked up again.
We took out what seemed like millions of rubbish. On one of those loads I dropped a glass bottle and then proceeded to stand in the shards of glass- stupid girl. Anyway, once I had removed these tiny but excruciating shards of glass from my feet (I had managed to get a piece in each foot), I got back to the clearing and cleaning. The others, apart from one roommate, were all busy trying to pack.
We got a knock on the door and it was a whole lot of visitors coming to say Goodbye. We had a quick stop for a group photo.
I somehow made it to 5am to say Bye to Missy and Stacey. They were off on a cruise.
And then, into bed. Tomorrow (after 4 hours of sleep) I will get up and leave.
And then, into bed. Tomorrow (after 4 hours of sleep) I will get up and leave.