Did yesterday even happen?

So my audition day has come and gone and I'm wondering if it was all a dream.
I was in Florida for less than 24 hours and it all went by in a blur.

So it all started on Tuesday the 29th. I got finished with classes, took my math test and then met my Dad at my dorm. We waited for my friend Kendra to be done with classes and then we headed off to King Of Prussia mall. We ate dinner there and then continued on to the Philly Airport. Our flight was a little delayed so I think we left around 8:30. We got to Florida, picked up the rental car and then went right to our Hotel. Even though I went to bed around 11:30 I couldn't fall asleep. I never go to sleep that early anyway and I was nervous for the next day. Plus my dad decided to snore a bunch. So I woke up around 4:55 and got up to take a shower and get ready. We got breakfast around 6 and then left super early. We got to the Animal Kingdom Rehearsal Hall around 7:15 and there were already a few people in line. We waited there for about an hour, met up with Crystal and then they started letting people inside.
Once we were inside they measured our height [I was 62 inches] and then we got a number. I was 24 and Kendra was 25. They split us up into groups of 60 and then took us to another room. In there we learned a super short combination, simple movements like marching and skipping, and we did that a few times across the floor to music. After that they cut people right away. Out of the 60 about 15 of us got to stay. We then moved to a different room and we stayed in there for about and hour and a half. During that time we filled out some paper work and they took our picture. Other groups also kept coming in. Then they took us and we went back into the larger room.
The next step was the animation and the harder dance routine. They combined the two and taught it to us all at once. Then they told us to go into the hallway and we would go in by groups of six. People were eliminated from these groups, sometimes 1 person made it, sometimes none, and in the case of my group all of us made it.
They told us to go sit on the benches and wait. Kendra and I just sat there, stunned that we even made it this far. We soon realized that not many people were staying by the benches. Finally we counted and we were like...wow...there are only 13 of us left! 13 out of the 300 [give or take a few people that we saw were taken away for face characters, those lucky ducks]. So then we did the same combination in smaller groups and they filmed us. After that about 4 other people were asked to stay and from what I heard they just learned a completely different combination. But we were told that we did a great job and they would be emailing us in the next few weeks!
After the day was over, Kendra and I were exhausted and starving. The audition lasted, for us, from 6AM to 1PM, with no food. So we met up with my Dad and my friend Victoria and we went to have a fabulous meal at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. Then we did some brief shopping at Downtown Disney, headed to the airport, and then we came home. Believe me I did not want to return! The weather was so lovely and it was torture being in Disney but not being able to visit any of the parks!
But overall, it was an amazing experience. Of course there is that uncertainty about what they would cast me as or even if I would get cast or not. Obviously I hope for the best because this is what I really want to do. I just hope Disney saw some potential in me because I certainly tried my hardest. And even if I don't make it, its great to know that I made it that far in the audition process.

I can't believe the next time I'll be in Disney will be the day I move in on August 17th. I'm just so ready for that day to be here. I can't wait to meet everyone and start working in the most magical place on earth!
So, I will let you guys know if I hear anything from Disney, but in the meantime, have a magical day!

tomorrow, tomorrow, i love ya tomorrow...

yes, tomorrow I leave for Orlando. Needless to say I'm freaking out. I just had not knowing what this audition will be like. I hate thinking that there will be millions of people there. I just hope all goes well and I just have to keep in mind that everything happens for a reason. I also hope that the audition doesn't last all day because I would very much like to spend a little bit of time getting dinner in Disney. I know that I will certainly be crying on the plane ride home. I really won't enjoy returning to horrible cold weather. Why is it still freezing outside when its almost April? Really its not fair.

Anyway, I'm sure I will be documenting the next 2 days like crazy so look for an update soon! And please send your prayers, every little bit helps!

One week...

Until I leave for my Disney audition! A week from now I will be packing for a one night trip to Orlando, FL! First off, its now technically spring but Center Valley, PA is still getting snow. So not fair! So one day in Orlando is going to be torture.
Second of all, I'M FREAKING OUT.
Being a performer of any kind for Disney has been a dream of mine since I was little. I know I have dance and performance training but I'm still paranoid about getting cut. I just really hope my nerves don't get the best of me. This means so much and to completely blow this would be...devastating. Of course I like to believe things happen for a reason but I'm still freaking out.
Just please, send me your prayers! I will hopefully update this again after the audition to let you know how it all went!

Ugh, waiting.

Honestly, this school semester just needs to be over. I know everyone keeps telling me to savor it because it will be over before I know it but I just want summer. I just want to go to Disney.
Everything seems to be going wrong. I'm far too stressed out and I can't stop thinking about Disney. I know I'm annoying everyone around me because I talk about it constantly. I just can't wait to start something new. To go to a new place, and meet new people. Because some of the people here are starting to annoy me. I'm usually a very positive person but sometimes I have those moments where I feel completely alone.
I'm sorry this post isn't about Disney CP information or anything of that sort but I just need to vent. I'm sure there are other people out there who share my sympathies.
On another note, I'm not very blog savvy so if anyone has any suggestions as to how to make this blog look a bit more spiffy, I'm all for it. You're welcome to comment on this blog or email me any time!
But until next time mousketeers, have a magical day!

Hello again! So I promised I would do a bit of an information post so here we go.
My name is Veronica Roppelt and I'm 19 years old. I'm a dance major at DeSales University in Pennsylvania but I'm originally from Forest Hill, Md.

Facebook: facebook.com/veronica.roppelt

If you are participating in the Fall 2011 CP, feel free to friend me! I also have a few other things on the interwebs haha.

Regular blogger[don't really update this too much]: http://veronicarocky.blogspot.com/
Tumblr: ohmyitsvv.tumblr.com
Disney tumblr: ohmyitsdisney.tumblr.com
Youtube account: http://www.youtube.com/user/ohmyitsvv
Disney CP Vlog account: http://www.youtube.com/user/KdogVronDCP
Twitter: twitter.com/ohmyitsvv


So, why did I want to do the DCP?
Well, I've been dreaming of working for Disney my entire life. I've been watching the movies for ages and I went to the parks for the first time when I was 3. I've always been a huge Disney buff and it holds a very dear place in my heart. I want to work in the parks and help create the magic that I've felt for years. I just love the philosophy of the company and everything they stand for. I can honestly say that Walt Disney is one of my biggest heros because he really pushed forward with his dreams to make them a reality.

What are you excited for?
Umm...everything! First off one of my best friends Kendra got into the program with me so being down there and having this experience with her will just be amazing! I can't wait to meet new people who love Disney as much as I do! I've already met some amazing people through facebook/tumblr and I can't wait to meet them! And like I said before, I can't wait to work for the company. The parks have always felt like home to me and I now working there will be a blast.

What is your role?
Well as of now, its Attractions. Honestly this was not my first choice. I applied for BBBoutique, Photopass, and Character Performer. They asked me during my interview if I wanted to apply for anything else and I said maybe attractions. Of course they got me on that but oh well, at least I'm in =] What I want to do mostly is to perform. I'm a dance major so its also been my dream to dance in the parks. Whether I'm in a parade or being a character [ultimate dream], I will be truly happy.

Nervous?
Yes! I'm just hoping everything works out once we get down there. I'm nervous for my audition and for living in a completely new place for 5 months. I just want to get everything sorted and planned now. I hope I can get a place to stay at my college when I come back! I hope I can handle the job, this being my first "real" working job. Just, everything! But at the same time I'm so super excited. Its making this semester even harder to get through because I just want it to be August!

Favorite Disney Park:
Well, I love all of them. Seriously they are all amazing but I think Disney Studios will always be my favorite. I love movies!

Favorite Disney Movies:
So many! My top choices are probably Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Aladdin, Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Tangled.

Favorite Disney Characters:
Oh goodness how to choose! I love Belle, Wendy Darling, and Rapunzel, just to name a few.

Favorite ride:
Magic Kingdom: Pirates of the Caribbean
Epcot: Soarin' or Test Track
Disney Studios: Rock N Roller Coaster or Great Movie Ride
Animal Kingdom: Expedition Everest

Favorite Disney show in the parks:
Beauty and the Beast: Live on Stage, Finding Nemo, Festival of the Lion King

Favorite Hotel: Grand Floridian

Favorite Restaurant: California Grill or 50's Prime Time Cafe

How many times have I been to Disney?
MANY TIMES. I used to go every year from when I was 3 until about 10. Then I've gone randomly since then. My last visit was in December!


Alright, so thats all of the things I could come up with for now! If you have any questions for me please comment or send me an email at phantomsangel102@aol.com

Thanks so much for following and have a magical day!

Hello everyone!

So I've decided to have a written blog for my DCP experience! I already have a Vlog with my friend Kendra but I figured this would be great for just writing whatever I want. This way I can express my thoughts and frustrations without having to collaborate on a video!

So as of right now:
Applied: January 18, 2011
Accepted: February 9, 2011
Audition: March 30, 2011
Arrival Date: August 17, 2011

I was accepted into Attractions for the Fall 2011 Disney College Program but I will be auditioning for a character performer.
So at the moment I am getting ready to go to ballet class so I can't type much but I promise this evening I will write some more and maybe give you a bit of information on myself!
But until then, have a magical day!