Arrival!

Wahoo I arrived! Limo services, buses, parks, shows, and of course lifeguard training. I got on the plane around 7:10 am on a Sunday morning and got all the way here to Orlando Int. around 10:10. I dealt with a problem with the bus that was supposed to take me to Disney's All Stars Sport Resort and arrived with 9 hours to spare. After a much needed lunch on an all expense resort card. I took a calling of adventure up Mt Everest, and down in the jungles with the festival of the lion king. I laughed, I cried, met some wonderful people and crashed after a long day.

Theater Reviews:

Festival of the Lion King:
The Festival of the Lion King is a wonderful stage show that I truly recommend to any visitor heading to Disney's Animal Kingdom. Combined with humor, dance, song and acrobatics, this high energy show takes us through a musical journey of Disney's the Lion King. The stage that this show is set on an arena style seating where the seats surround the action. The stage is set when four completely talented singers come and greet the crowd energizing them and preparing them for the spectacle to come. The set pieces move fluidly into place and are continuously being transformed into different sets for the different musical numbers. Musical numbers include: Welcome, Circle of life, I just can't wait to be king, Hakuna Matata, Be Prepared, Can you feel the Love Tonight, and In the Jungle (Finale).

Score Card:
Set: 9.5 (very creative and clever)
Makeup: 6 (A bit sloppy on a few characters)
Costuming: 7 (Some were show stoppers other were... "Really?")
Content: 34 of 40
Music: 9 (Awesome blending of the four voices and each voice had a solo song)
Dance: 7 (The two birds were awesome, movers? not so much)
Acrobatics: 10 (I wish I could do what they did; Floor, Trampoline, Rings, Bar Work, Trapese, Stilts, Ariel)
Story: 8 (Continuitive and yet condense enough to maintain younglings attention)


Beauty and the Beast: 
I walked up to this ride mainly because it was my favorite disney movie.... alright, I admit it, I have a huge crush on Belle. I mean if she can fall in love with a beast it means I have a chance right? (Bwa ha ha :-)) The set was simple and direct although I was left with the feeling that they could have done more. (They have a actual broadway stage show right? Which was absolutely awesome! I recommend it.) The costumes and actors were fair and some didn't quite make sense.... Pink dresses for the chorus at the end? Don't remember that in the story. The plot took off at lightning speed and didn't show or explain how Belle got to the castle or why she left the castle towards the end. Needless to say I was highly disappointed. Recommendation status?: Maybe attend this show if you need to kick up your feet for 30 mins.


Score Card:
Set: 7 (needed more)
Makeup: 6 (Was there any?)
Costuming: 5 (nothing wowed me)
Content: 20 of 30
Music: 9 (Belle and Gaston were the only ones singing and they were good)
Dance: 7 (Had some awesome moments of great technique but then moments of urg)
Story: 4 (Missing so many important sections)

More to come!

What sleep (pshhhh).

Ahhh so it is the night before and I cannot sleep... I wonder why? I am so stinking excited, I feel that the more I think about it the more likely I am about to explode: An explosion is a rapid increase in volume and release of energy in an extreme manner. (BWAAAA). :-) Tomorrow's AM call? 5:30am Departure?: 7:30am Arrival: 10:10am. Orlando here I come baby. 

Word of the moment: Stoked

So earlier musings of the day... I woke up, finished packing.... Then saw "Here Comes the Boom" which was a particularity good movie. I was cracking up through most of the movie, not to mention three elderly women were making comments throughout the film. Well done Doug, (King of Queens) well done. After that an excellent burger from Ruby Tuesday which ended with Matrix Reloaded. Next stop disney.... :-)


Namárië,
Gordon

Final days of the count (not finished yet.)

Hey folks,
Today I am finishing my last day of work in Michigan! This is exciting. Despite the fact I am incredibly tired from the 10 hour car ride on sunday and then getting up 5 and a half hours later to work, I am excited and stoked for what lies ahead in the next week. Tonight I am going to start getting prepared to pack my bag. I am worried that I won't remember everything I need so if you can think off the top of your head something I might need let me.

(This post is not finished. But will be tonight!)

Count down 8 and 7

So I am hanging out here at Michigan Tech loving the wonderful WARM weather of the upper peninsula. It is actually really warm for the UP somewhere in the 50s. Today's adventures included Legos, Copper Harbor, GW2, Caleb, and Wally world (So many memories of Walmart hangouts at TM). Tonight: Pizza, cake, + Snow White and the Huntsman this is going to be epic. Then a full nights sleep (6-8 hours) and off back towards metro Detroit, with 6 days left to pack and prepare. I am so excited for more of Life's Adventures to start and continue.

Quote of the day:

“It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to.” - JRR Tolkien 

9 days to go

9 More days!

I arrived last night around 12:15am, I am so tired! The last 78 miles were a killer, it was as if you saw the lights for marquette after being in the dark country for so long, and then, go figure, you pass the pretty lights to immerse yourself into darkness for the last stretch. How is that for dash your hopes. But I made it! (+Skill point!) I recorded a bit of my trip of the beautiful countryside that I hope to post soon. (Not to mention me singing to Tarzan). This morning we hopped out of bed for a trip to campus safety for a car pass, then back to bed for me and class for my dear brother. (I think I got the better end of the deal!) Note to self: cheap college futons are not comfortable, even with bringing 3 pillows. Got to see him between class and a quiz can't wait to hang out tonight.... now to figure out what to do. Wish i would have brought a board game or something.

-Gordon

+ Skill point

+ 164 exp

10 day count down!

Alright here we go. I am starting the 10 day count down! Today's plans in celebration will be driving 10 hours up to the UP to visit my brother Caleb before I go. Super psyched to see him. It is a long drive but hopefully I will make it. Caleb's college requests? Lemon Bars, a coat (it's cold), Cookies, a humidifier, hockey stuff and some other random odds and ends. I officially have 2 days left to work (Mon and Tues) at my bus job with the school. I hope they find me a good replacement because I left some shoes to fill. The rest of the week will be designated to chill time with the fam and packing! Feel free to give me a call! 903-600-1273 (yes this is my Disney phone, I get it straight to my cell phone! Wahoo.

-Gordon

Skill point challenge: 10 hour drive (let's hope I have the mana for this)

Helping bring supplies to Caleb +73 exp, 18 bronze, and 12 karma. Yay finally a level 2.

The Start of an Adventure

Alrighty here's the scoop on what is happening with Disney currently to keep those who want to know in the loop.

Oct 28th - Arrival in Florida

Oct 29th - Contract Starts! Lifeguard training

Oct 30th - Lifeguard training

Oct 31st - Lifeguard training

Nov 1st - Day off

Nov 2nd - Contract sign in

Nov 3rd - Disney Cruise Lines "traditions" training (Port Canaveral)

Nov 4th - Shipboard Training upon Disney Magic

Nov 10th - Arrive at Castaway Cay (Disney's Private Island)

I am so excited to see what all the hugabalo is all about! I am hopefully getting more destialed iteneraries soon!

To keep in contact with me while I am in Disney:

Phone: (903) 600-1273 (google voice)

Skype: shaggygordonw

Email: gordon.t.wright@gmail.com

Blog: http://gordonsdisneyadventure.blogspot.com/

Thank you for joining me on my Journey:

Namárië (farewell),

-Gordon Wright