Author Archives: Mark Gonzales

Weekly Reflective Journal#7

Extensions….auditions….extending? So I have news for everybody! I am extending my program till next spring. But before that, let me talk about my audition experience last month. Auditions I woke up early and carpooled with my friend Rahima to Disney’s … Continue reading

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Weekly Reflective Journal#6

Record Card: Lateness and Incident These events were probably the most annoying and unfair circumstances to date. The first event occurred on the month of July. I got used to waking up early and always arrived early at work and … Continue reading

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Weekly Reflective Journal#5

I’ve decided to write about my work location in New Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. To my fellow cast members feel free to come visit me any time and say hello! Tomorrowland This stand is called Lunching Pad and is located under … Continue reading

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Read and React #3

The article “Mistakes to Avoid by Newly Promoted Managers” by hcareers.com talks about the transition phase and success strategies of newly promoted managers. I am in complete agreement about the highlighted points mentioned in this article: start off as an … Continue reading

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Weekly Reflective Journal#4

Four Keys Class and Job Orientation After Traditions, I got my first Four Keys class and job orientation schedule. They were divided for three days in one week. Again, we were required to wear a business attire and woke up … Continue reading

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Weekly Reflective Journal#3

Housing meeting and Traditions… “Traditions” was technically my third week here in Florida because it was a Sunday, June 15th and my arrival date June 9 was a Monday. Nevertheless, let me share my second day, which was the Housing … Continue reading

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Weekly Reflective Journal#2

Checking in and meeting the roommates… The day before checking in has finally arrived. I was so excited to meet my new roommates. However, before that, I was thrilled to see Ayesha! We chatted for a bit in the lobby … Continue reading

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Weekly Reflective Journal#1

I am my own worst enemy… It has been four months since I started my journey here in Florida as a cast member in the Walt Disney Company. I have not able to start writing anything because of my procrastination, … Continue reading

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Read and React #2

Working as a cast member in Walt Disney Magic Kingdom has made me aware of how they operate during emergency situations. At every orientation I have attended, facilitators always play a video about Disney’s evacuation plan in case of emergency … Continue reading

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Read and React #1

As i try to recall my first week here in Florida working as a cast member in the happiest place in the world, I remembered my Disney Traditions. It was a very memorable moment for me because I have never … Continue reading

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