Tuesday, July 31, 2012

A Dream Fulfilled- Performing at the Land of D

So I've been going to Disneyland since I was 4 months and yes, I am still obsessed with the place.  I honestly think it is so fun!  When I was little, I always told my family that I wanted to work there.       But as I got older, I didn't want to anymore because I thought it might kill how I feel about the place.  Performing while not working there has always been a goal and yes, I officially completed that goal.
My boss, Cathy, asked me if I wanted to do the Lollipop solo and I definitely agreed for the opportunity! Cathy worked at Disney years ago and still currently does guest choreography and Turtle Talk training.  She has some pretty good connections and Disney asked if we would perform two shows at Disney's California Adventure in honor of the grand re-opening of Buena Vista Street
at the Hollywood Backlot.
Friday July 20 was a hot humid day here in Southern California (felt like Florida).  Our first show was at 11:30 a.m. and went great.  I did my solo on flat because the floor was too slippery for pointe shoes (can't really use rosin at Disney).  I had a great time and loved every minute of it.  The second show was 12:30 p.m. and by this time the floor was extremely hot.  Two numbers before I was to go on again, the teenagers were flipping out because their feet were literally on fire. (I later found out the floor was 180 degrees Fahrenheit.) I was bummed, but it's better to keep every one safe.  At least I did one performance and had a blast living the dream!
After performing and getting ready to have fun, I found Laura and Patrice and we walked through Cars Land.  I hadn't had a chance to see it yet, and it was packed, but awesome to look at.  We stayed over at Disneyland the rest of the time because believe it or not the crowds were less there. :)

It's me!
A special thanks for Patrice for the picture!

Cars Land

The Matterhorn has been closed for 5 months so they could change the seating! Sad Day!

Pineapple Dole Whip Float!

Can't forget the Dinosaurs on the Train


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