Tuesday was the day that I told the world that I'm going back to Walt Disney World and I was so taken back by the sheer number of wonderful people offering their kind words of support and congratulations! Not to mention over 2,000 people clicked on to Adam Does Disney within the space of three hours to find out my news and have a look around the site. So first and foremost, thank you to everyone who made me feel super warm and fuzzy inside on Tuesday, it's very much appreciated!
Thursday was an exciting day as I received my passport back from the embassy with my lovely visa now printed inside! Surprising that it only took three days to come back.
It's only this week become very real that I'm going. At the time when it was my little secret, there was an element of 'I'm not really going to Florida... right?' Well that's all gone now! As such, I'm starting to get into actual planning mode now. Sure I've done some bits and bobs but it's about this time I should really be ensuring I have enough savings before I go (unlikely) and that I think about what I'd like to do on my program (more likely). Thinking about some pledges for my second program, I've flicked through pictures from my first program to highlight the things I'd love to do again & would like to do differently.
Thursday was an exciting day as I received my passport back from the embassy with my lovely visa now printed inside! Surprising that it only took three days to come back.
It's only this week become very real that I'm going. At the time when it was my little secret, there was an element of 'I'm not really going to Florida... right?' Well that's all gone now! As such, I'm starting to get into actual planning mode now. Sure I've done some bits and bobs but it's about this time I should really be ensuring I have enough savings before I go (unlikely) and that I think about what I'd like to do on my program (more likely). Thinking about some pledges for my second program, I've flicked through pictures from my first program to highlight the things I'd love to do again & would like to do differently.
 | Staycations were the highlights of my first program. Even if I was working whilst spending my nights at a resort, is was a wonderful change from housing and for just a few hours feeling as though I was on a vacation in some of Walt Disney World's finest rooms. |
Cast members are able to take advantage of some pretty sweet discounts when it comes to resorts. Especially when attendance is low and Disney are looking to fill the hotel rooms. I had times when I stayed at deluxe resorts at an amazing 60% off! My favourite resort by far is Animal kingdom Lodge with Grand Floridian in the chase. I know for sure that I'm pledging to stay at both of these at least twice on my program.
| This time round I pledge to take more photos! I only have about 5,000 photos and videos from my first program. Whilst that may sound like a lot, 5,000 photos from a year in Walt Disney World is pretty poor as far as I'm concerned. |  |
Considering that my friend Gary and I got 800(ish) photos over the course of two weeks just from the PhotoPass photographers, by that standard I would've ended up with 20,000+ photos! So whilst I don't want to live my program through a phone or camera, I certainly want to remember more with the help of pictures.
 | I pledge to take at least one Disney Cruise. Luckily I managed to film this to remember it well (watch the vlog here). I didn't get round to doing a Disney Cruise until the last couple of months and after taking one, I couldn't believe I left it that long to go on one. |
Similar to that of staycations, cast members get insane discounts on these normally once in a lifetime vacations. I can't remember the exact figure, but I know it was incredibly good value. Whilst I'm not planning on doing two, I'd like the option to do so if I have the money. Ideally I'd like to go on one before Christmas to leave the option open for the last few months of my program to take a trip elsewhere or go back on a Disney cruise (te he).
| Now you wouldn't think that Halloween Horror Nights is exactly my cup of tea but believe it or not, HHN was one of my favourite parts of my program. I hate all horror movies but real-life zombies, people chasing me and jumping out on me is apparently something I'm totally down for. Check out this awesome zombie selfie! #SlayGurl |  |
Universal offer an annual pass holder ticket to Horror Nights that let's you visit multiple times during the Halloween season. As such, I pledge to use and abuse my HHN pass. I'm apparently super masculine when it comes to the horror mazes as well... I was always more than happy to lead the group and whenever someone jumped out at me I'd say something sassy like 'honey I've got a cream that will clear those bags right up.' Oh 2013 me...
 | On my program I managed to visit California but I only saw Disneyland really. Whilst I'm not complaining about that, it's my dream to visit the Walt Disney Company studios in Burbank. This year is the perfect opportunity to do so. |
I recently joined D23's membership which gives me access to exclusive tours and events over the next year. Tours of the Walt Disney Company studios is one of such events and I'm going to do my best to get over and experience this in-person.
Those are all of my pledges for now! I'm currently working on a bucket list page for the 'My Program' section of Adam Does Disney that will also give you a look at some of the resorts, restaurants, orlando experiences and Disney related experiences I'd like to tick off.
Have a magical day!
Adam
58 Days to Go!
Those are all of my pledges for now! I'm currently working on a bucket list page for the 'My Program' section of Adam Does Disney that will also give you a look at some of the resorts, restaurants, orlando experiences and Disney related experiences I'd like to tick off.
Have a magical day!
Adam
58 Days to Go!
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