Ellen's Corner

Being brave. It's something that we, as individuals, as people, take for granted.  As of recent, I have had to make decisions, and be brave, especially when it has come to looking for what was best for myself. It is so easy to get caught up in the world, the machine, and forget to think about what you deserve. Over the past two months, my life has been anything but organised and productive, and due to this, I haven't been keeping up with this blog or anything really.  Quick recap, I got a job! Not the job I told you last about, no, this one was only part-time, and I loved it! At first... There were numerous issues: the hours, the travel, the feeling like I was being picked on when I probably wasn't (but even if I definitely wasn't, I should not have been feeling like that); and after only one month I decided I had enough.  The thing is, I did not go and spend over £47,000 and three years of studying to only work part-time on a high-street. Although I do adm...

Well, hi-hey-hello there friends! It would appear we've got a lot to catch up on.  This time three weeks ago, my Disney dream was coming to an end, as I neared my final shift. Don't worry, I am planning on telling you all about this summer in a whole new blog post, especially as I've missed keeping you all up to date this summer (whoops!), but let me tell you, oh my gosh what a summer it was!  As of this Friday (07/09/18), I will have been back in the UK for two weeks, and well as scary as it has been, I've been somewhat busy! It has been incredibly scary coming back from my dream job to unemployment and debt, however I'd like to think I've used my time wisely.  As of today (03/09/2018), I had my first phone interview for a graduate job that I really like, and well good news came through only fifteen minutes after the interview ended and I have a face-to-face interview! Here's to hoping it will be the start of something great. I do have a se...

Well, hi-hey-hello there friends! IT'S ONLY FIVE DAYS TILL I MOVE INTO DISNEY HOUSING!   Oh my gosh what, since when did that creep up on us like wowweee!  As I'm sure you're all aware from the title of this blog post, today I'm going to be talking a bit about my role location on the program and where I'll be working! Yesterday I got a very exciting email confirming my location and housing for the program... And I'm sure if you follow me on social media, you'll know by now, but... Say hello to my new homes... THE MAGIC KINGDOM! and... PATTERSON COURT! As I'm sure you're all aware, my role for this program is within Attractions, so you'll see me hanging out on rides and ensuring your safety! However, I can confirm that within the Magic Kingdom, I'll be working in Adventureland and Liberty Square!  I'm so happy with my location, I couldn't think of a better place to share the magic! ...

Well, hi-hey-hello there friends!  Today I thought that I'd reflect on my own personal journey, with specific reflection on my acceptance story. I would like to think mine is a special one, I hope you all think the same. Before I came to university, I gave myself two goals; to work for Lush and Disney. Lush I managed to do within the first month of living in London ✅Disney, on the other hand, took a little bit of time.  I applied for multiple positions at various Disney Stores, coming close once in February 2016, however, tripping at the final hurdle. When the time came, I applied for the Cultural Exchange Program that would take place in summer 2017. Fair to say, as you all know, that did not go to plan sadly.  During my time at university, I worked as a cleaner, as a sales assistant, as a theme park host, and again as a ride host at a theme park. All this together prepared me for my second attempt, and last chance, to be a Walt Disney World Cast Member ...

Well, hi-hey-hello there friends! So it's been a while since my last post, and I thought seeing as a lot of big things will be happening soon, I probably should update you all!  Only a few days ago, I said goodbye to Chessington for the second time in my life, after working there for two months. Although time there was short, I learnt so much and made so many friends, I can only hope to return back one day soon. I had my final shift on the Thursday just gone, and went out on my final ride! Although I'm sad to leave, I've traded in one theme park for another and it's only SEVEN DAYS until I become a Walt Disney World Cast Member!  Seeing as it's exactly one week until I move into Disney Housing, I've decided I'll be doing a week worth of blog posts all about different things to do with my program! So this is the first of an epic countdown!  The next few days for me are going to be a little bit hectic, especially seeing as it's...

Well, hi-hey-hello there friends! If you're reading this, then the last leg of the journey is almost here! If you're reading this then I assume you've got a lovely email saying 'CONGRATULATIONS', welcoming you to your one-on-one interview at the headquarters of the Walt Disney Company in London! Before You Go! After getting the initial email, you will soon get a few more. It is important to make sure you accomplish everything prior to your interview. The first will ask you to book a time for your interview, they are usually spread over four days and you will have a chance to pick from a number of slots per day.  The second will ask you to create an account on DOC (Disney Onboarding Central) where you'll be asked to state your preferences on various roles.  You will also get an email from YummyJobs asking you to prepare a Proof of Student Status form, as well as photocopy your passport in order to upload to DOC and take to the interview. You will...

Well, hi-hey-hello there friends, it's another sunny Saturday and I'm here yet again to sprinkle some Disney magic into your day!  Now, I am assuming you're here because similarly to my previous posts, you wanna work at Disney World, correct? Well, you are in the right place! Within this blog post, I'll be telling you my tales of attending two different Pre-Screen Interviews; being rejected and accepted.  We're gonna travel back in time to September 2016, my first Pre-Screen interview.  I was invited to my first pre-screen on the Tuesday 27th September 2016. The event takes place in Epping, in Essex though you can travel there on the Central Line from London. It comprised of a presentation, then a group interview. At first, we had to talk to others sat next to us, then we were asked questions specific to the program and why we're interested in it. On Friday 14th October 2016, I got an email from YummyJobs rejecting my application. What happe...

✨ Well, hi-hey-hello there friends! ✨ Welcome to my little corner of the internet, my name is Ellen and in the summer of 2018, I'll be working in Walt Disney World, Florida as an Internation College Program Participant! And here's my advice on how you can do the same... First of all, greetings! You're doing the first thing in order to succeed in your application; some research! Now before we begin with the advice, here are some important facts for some of you who have no clue about the program. This will vary from year to year but here's what you need to know! The Disney CEP takes place every summer, and you apply through a lovely company called YummyJobs who are run by a bunch of lovely people who have been on numerous of the programs they run.  If your application is successful there will be two interview stages you need to be aware of. Both take place in London. The first is known as the Pre-Screen and its very similar to a group interview setting w...

Well hi-hey-hello there friends, long time no see? Oh my gosh where did I leave you all at? I think the last time I popped my little head up into this virtual space was February...? FEBRUARY?! As in two whole months, and there was me planning to be super-blogger, writing every week, and updating you all on my life and adventures.  Well, it's time for that's recap I promised you all... The last you heard of me was February and I had started the year positively, with many plans. However, surely as you all know I was shocked with some upsetting news only four weeks into the year.  At the end of January, I was called by my family and asked to come home. I then found out that my mum had stage one breast cancer.  A little update on that; she's doing amazingly, she's had her third round of chemotherapy and will be starting a new stage of treatment in the next week. Sadly my mum and gran had to cancel their trip to Florida, but I'd rather she get better...

Well, hi-hey-hello there friends, it's ya girl Ellen here and you guessed it, we're gonna be talking about Disney today!  ✨ Lots of Disney! ✨ In just over one hundred days, one-hundred and twenty-one to be precise, I'll be moving to Florida, USA to begin my dream of working for the mouse! I'll be working in Operations & Attractions in one of the various Disney parks for eight weeks over summer, and I'M SO EXCITED! Four months yesterday, I will fly to Florida. Four months today, I'll be moving into Disney Housing. Four months tomorrow, I'll officially become a Walt Disney World Cast Member. I've never been to Disney World, or even the USA, in my life, so this is going to be such an emotional experience for me. Of course, I will be documenting it on here and on my YouTube channel, however, as I'm counting down the days, I thought I'd do a little Disney World Bucketlist!  So without further ado, let's jump right in... ...