My Disney & America Bucket List

Since my last post nothing of interest has really happened. I did get my Step-by-Step guide which was quite exciting! It's all about how to fill out/ pay for your CRB check, when to get your visa, when to book flights etc. They also gave us a little check list sheet to print off which was really helpful, but that was really it. So, I thought I would make a bucket list of all the things I want to do when I get out there. Still seems sooooo long away, just another 202 days to go till I fly!

So here goes, my bucket list for the summer of 2013:

1. Fill an Autograph Book

When I thought of creating this bucket list, this was the first thing I thought of. I want to get as many souvenirs as possible and thought this was a brilliant way to start (and doesn't weigh that much!) and I'm quite happy waiting in line with all the other children waiting to get them, I really do not mind haha!

2. Go to Walmart

This is when I think I'll have hit America once I've had my first grocery (see what I did there) trip to Walmart. Now I know they own Asda and so it'll be like walking round Asda, but it's still an exciting, American experience all the same!

3. Tell an American I've Met the Queen

This is just too tempting not to include on my list! And they have to believe me too. Just a little thing to amuse myself but I would absolutely love it if they'd believe me. I think I'll say I've had tea with her, just to add to the cliche :)

4. Visit all the Parks

An absolute given. I've only been to Walt Disney World once when I was 7 and so I cannot wait to go and see all the parks in all their glory! I am so excited to just be able to go to any park on my day off and jump from one to another. I'll get to know them like the back of my hand! (well... Maybe.)

5. Speak to a Guest in Another Language

This year on the ICP they have included a new element. It used to be "Live, Learn and Earn in the USA" and now they have added a cultural exchange element. So, I've decided I want to try and speak to a guest in another language which someone I'm staying/working with has taught me and who knows, I might be able to teach them something interesting too!

6. Buy/ Trade Disney Pins

Now I'd never even heard of Disney Pins until last week, but they sound really cool! And another souvenir I can add to my collection. Apparently you can get Cast Member exclusive pins and are allowed to trade with guests and others, so I'm definitely jumping on this band wagon!

7. Get as Many Pictures with the Characters as Possible

This is exactly like my need to fill an autograph book. I really want loads of pictures (I am really snap happy at the best of times) and I want loads of me, and the friends that I make, with the characters. One thing I do think is strange is that I could know the person in the costume! That is very strange to think, and yes I will queue up with all the other children to get them quite happily. This is another must.

8. Eat Fruitloops

Now I've never eaten Fruitloops, but everyone who has says their brilliant and that I need to try them, I've had a request to bring a box back already haha! So I am quite excited to give them a go. I was also going to include Twinkies on this list but apparently they've gone bankrupt? Let's hope someone takes them over so I can add them to my list too!

9. Go to Mickey's Retreat

Mickey's Retreat is exclusively for Cast Members and their families only and is just a place to kick back and relax on days off and whatnot. So I definitely want to do this as this will be my only chance to go behind the scenes of a Disney Cast Member hang out.

10. Go to an American Diner

Huge urge to do this. Even though the ones here are amazing and delicious, I bet the American ones are 1000x times better, and plus they'll be the real mcoy, an actual diner that is American that sell decent grub. I can't imagine not getting slightly fat on this trip so why not splash out on goooood food! 

11. Be Able to Pull of a Decent American Accent

I want to be convincing! Don't really think I can say more about this, except it's something I really want to be able to do.

12. Go on an Upside Down Rollercoaster

Now I am an absolute wuss. I hate the majority of rides except the Big Dipper because they are all scary and high and big. But I always hate saying I have never been on a rollercoaster that goes upside down and where better to do it than Florida? The thought scares me but this is a bucket list and so why the hell not! 

13. Watch all the Parades

I don't really think I need to explain this much more. The parades are so amazing and magical I don't think I could get bored of them and to be able to say I've seen all of them is just something I really want to do.

14. Be in America on 4th July

This is definitely going to happen (unless I am horrendously home sick or something else negative). I really want to see how the Americans celebrate Independence Day and if they do go all out like everyone says they do. I really want to party with the Americans and celebrate (working or not) and have a great time! Plus it's another cultural experience to gain from going over there.

15. To Graduate from the Disney University

When you finish your programme you graduate from the Disney University. This is a place where you do all your training, get your badge etc. You get a little hat with mouse ears and your name on and it'll be just such a huge achievement to stay there until the very end, and it'll prove I can do things completely on my own in another country and that I will have officially completed the programme! 

So there you have it. This is my bucket list so far, if you can come up with anything that you think I can add, please let me know! I really, really want to do everything on my list. We'll just have to wait the 200 and odd days until I go to see if I actually do them all!

Thanks for reading and have a great day!