Lou... 3,118 Posted April 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 We won't identify you of course - we'll put you in the Fiend Protection Program. No need, I'm not posting anything confidential. Besides, I'm already in the witness protection program. It's not working to well is it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Apparently not - judging by all the hugging that's being reported. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 This is my favorite building, I've spent many hours here over the years. It's partially visible from DTD and I-4.Photos, top to bottom, left to right: Main entrance side The design is pure Disney. If you visit, walk around and notice all of the little details. The building reminds me of Snow White for some reason. The sign It pretty much says it all. Pay close attention to the door knobs if you go there.The RotundaThis is what you walk into, it's just great.The hallwayAfter entering the rotunda, you make a sharp left to the long, inclined hallway that funnels you to the service desk. As you walk up, there are hand painted murals on both sides. Notice the archway bridge. It's almost like you're in a mini-cathedral. For the avid Disney fans, soak it all in.After you are helped by a CM, which are always very polite, you'll fill out the paperwork in the very comfortable waiting area. At some point you'll watch a short video, and then you'll speak to one of the hiring CMs about what's available and what you're looking for.I've never felt like I was just a number there and I've always gotten a position that I've wanted. It's usually quiet and well organized. It doesn't feel like other hiring areas where you're made to feel like you're in a cattle call. If things do work out, you'll probably have to come back for processing. Even that phase can be Disney-fied. I recall while being processed, we were taken to our location, the Grand Floridian, and while listening to a spiel, who walks in, Mary Poppins with a platter of cookies for the handful of newbies.You walk away saying, wow, that was unlike any job orientation I've ever gone through.So if it's ever occurred to you to work at WDW, go to Central Casting and enjoy the process. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 Has anyone ever noticed the blue and silver American buses driving around WDW? Some of you may know that those are CM shuttle buses, but they're mainly used for college program CMs. The CP kids affectionately call those buses "the loser cruisers", but in my opinion the kids riding them are anything but losers. The ones I've worked with, worked very hard under challenging circumstances. The buses shuttle them from the nearby dorms at the Commons Housing complex on SR 535 to their work location at WDW as well as to local areas of interest, the post office, grocery store, bank and shopping mall. If you have a child in college or know of one and think they may be interested, follow the link.https://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap/its/mimes/zh_wdwcp/index.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beccaewert 10 Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 :banana: :heart: :) >:D this thread!!! keep em coming, I love learning about all things Disney! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
campingpixi 11 Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 I'm gonna need that link in 6 years!! woo hoo!! :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MicknMin...Holly 54 Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 The CP kids affectionately call those buses "the loser cruisers", but in my opinion the kids riding them are anything but losers. The ones I've worked with, worked very hard under challenging circumstances. I agree! A very sweet girl that I know (I worked with her for a few summers at a photography studio) is now down there on the college program. She is playing Belle! She is a real sweetheart and has looked like a princess for as long as I've known her. When she found out that she was going to be a character, the first words out of my mouth were "I bet you're going to be Belle!" I was right. I'm sure all of the little girls (and the boys) are all falling in love with her. I can't wait to see her on our next trip! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Ever wonder what the weird looking top portion on the Cirque Du Soleil building was all about?The lower photo shows the inspiration for the design. It's actually one of their traveling show circus tents. See the similarities.I thought it was a strange looking building until I found out what it was supposed to be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Ever wonder what the weird looking top portion on the Cirque Du Soleil building was all about?The lower photo shows the inspiration for the design. It's actually one of their traveling show circus tents. See the similarities.I thought it was a strange looking building until I found out what it was supposed to be.Does anyone have any pre-2004 pictures of this building?:banana: The canopies on the lower part are not original, they were heavily damaged in the 2004 hurricanes and were only recently replaced (within the last 2 years) and I could have sworn there were some canopies on the upper part also???!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 If you're not staying on property and if you follow this sign, you'll save $14. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Oh now you've done it! Any second now WMK is gonna issue warnings and points to everyone and delete this...oh wait.... nevermind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Oh now you've done it! Any second now WMK is gonna issue warnings and points to everyone and delete this...oh wait.... nevermind. Isn't nice not to have to worry about that, ahh freedom for responsible adults. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 well....... adults. well.......freedom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Ever wonder what the weird looking top portion on the Cirque Du Soleil building was all about?The lower photo shows the inspiration for the design. It's actually one of their traveling show circus tents. See the similarities.I thought it was a strange looking building until I found out what it was supposed to be.Does anyone have any pre-2004 pictures of this building? The canopies on the lower part are not original, they were heavily damaged in the 2004 hurricanes and were only recently replaced (within the last 2 years) and I could have sworn there were some canopies on the upper part also???!!! is post hurricanes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otter Spotter aka Debbie 58 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 If you're not staying on property and if you follow this sign, you'll save $14.But - you need to know the back way to get there. It's really quite easy if you know the back way into the Fort! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 But - you need to know the back way to get there.Not really. You can get there the regular way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otter Spotter aka Debbie 58 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 But - you need to know the back way to get there.Not really. You can get there the regular way.But only if you lie when you go through the toll plaza and tell the attendant you have ressies at CR, PR, GF, WL, or FtW. I refer to Vista Blvd as the "back way". The general traffic is shuffled through the toll plaza for the MK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 But only if you lie when you go through the toll plaza and tell the attendant you have ressies at CR, PR, GF, WL, or FtW. No need to lie. Just say one of the resort names. They'll wave you right through. They'll assume that you need to get there for some reason. They don't care. So next time just drive up, roll the window down and just say Fort Wilderness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 But only if you lie when you go through the toll plaza and tell the attendant you have ressies at CR, PR, GF, WL, or FtW. No need to lie. Just say one of the resort names. They'll wave you right through. They'll assume that you need to get there for some reason. They don't care. So next time just drive up, roll the window down and just say Fort Wilderness.Which wouldn't be a lie - you ARE going to Fort Wilderness ... eventually :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Which wouldn't be a lie - you ARE going to Fort Wilderness ... eventually You never told them you were going there. You just blurted out a name. When I visit and if I go that way, rather that show my ID, that's what I do, it's quicker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otter Spotter aka Debbie 58 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I just show my AP - no need to say anything but, "Thanks! Have a magical day!" :hug: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Oh Lou.... I think it's time for us to gain some more WDW knowledge from our favorite bus driver...:bump1: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 This is not a giant golf ball, that's the description I hear most often when I pull into Epcot, it's of course Spaceship Earth. You'll find this hard to believe, I do, but like everything I post, it's official and right from the mouse's mouth. More people ride Spaceship Earth every year than any other attraction in Walt Disney World. In fact, it is the most popular theme park attraction in the entire world, with more riders every year than any other ride in any other park, anywhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 It was one of my favorite attractions until the recent "upgrade" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Anyone know why I would post these name tags? There is a story behind them. If you've been to Victoria & Alberts, you might know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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