My Year as Cultural Representative: A Firework of Emotions

Even though my last trip feels like yesterday, Los Angeles and Disneyland are already 3 weeks ago. Time flies by when you're having fun, that's for sure. Thinking i've done everything i wanted to, just to discover some new adventures that i could do or could`ve done. Even though i've extended for 3 weeks, i now reached the end of my Program and my feelings about it couldn't be more mixed than they are right now. On top of that, this Post will be my last one from the United States.

First of all i am proud about myself. Proud about the experience and that big step i made. Beeing away from home, my friends and family, wasn't always easy. But working for the mouse was just a dream come true. Not only did i get to discover all four Walt Disney World Themeparks but managed to also enjoy some time on the Bahamas, Christmas in New York City and the Lion King Musical on Broadway, a Summer trip to Los Angeles and Disneyland and all those other adventures that you guys followed me here on my Blog!

I could have never imagined that simply making my job can make someones day. I am definitely gonna miss that exceptional level of guest service Disney offers to make it the best day ever.

Labeled as Cultural Representative Program, i got to work as Merchandise Host in (not only) Merchandise locations. Disney calls it Merchantainment which leads to the fact that the focus is not only on representing the culture and talking to guests about my country. After all there is still a buisness to run. That way i was able to not only have awesome conversations and interactions with the guests, but help to reach goals in a big team for one of the worlds number one holiday destination. As it is with every other job, not everyone in the team was able to feel and spread the magic. But learning to handle stressful situations only makes you stronger and prepares for the "real life" outside of Disneys Bubble....

Meeting new people has never been easier than here at Disney World. Having friends at eleven different countries around the World Showcase at Epcot, living with people from all over the World at Housing, dancing with new friends at the Magic- or Animal Kingdom or just making friends with the guests. Getting back home, I can't wait to plan my next holidays to see my new friends in Italy, Thailand and America again.

Even my last month offered so much new and i am sure that i am going to miss all that excitement once i am back home. Dated on my original departure date, i enjoyed the time on my program graduation (in Disney-Style with Pizza and Line dance). Nearly one month later i had to say goodbye to SeaWorld and Universal Studios as my Annual Passes run out. I got to ride a horse through the Campground at Fort Wilderness and had a massive cuddle party during the 4th of July fireworks at the Magic Kingdom. My last free weekend was spent with a Breakfast at BOMA (Animal Kingdom Lodge) and finished with Happily Ever After at the Magic Kingdom.

20.06.17 - Program Graduation

17.07.17 - Last day SeaWorld

02.07.17 - Horseback Riding

04.07.17 - 4th of July

08.07.17 - Magic Time

09.07.17 - Breakfast @ Boma

09.07.17 - Last day Universal

Thanks to all of you who helped me reach 10.000 Readers across the World. Giving me the Chance to share my experience, my mood even in not-so-magical situations, the fun i had and all the things that will remind me of a great time when i am back home.

18.07.17 - Program Celebration

Celebrate a world filled with magic and make a wish come true!

Sonntag, 16. Juli 2017

A Firework of Emotions

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