Originally Posted By -PegLegPete- Hi Everyone, I know you don't hear from me much but I just woke up on a Hot Fri. afternoon exhausted & couldn't feel better. My son invited me to chaperone his Grad Nite last nite & I was not sure I would complete the nite standing since I don't drink coffee. Well, the LOUD DJ's from the local radio stations did a Great job of keeping me awake. It was a BLAST...Once I became acclimated to the music it was a Neat way to experience the park. Fireworks at 1 & 3 AM helped also. LOL My Grad Nite was 28 yrs. ago & this was such a Great nite to be at the park. Security was very, very busy ALL nite and so was First Aid but overall I would do it again. Just wanted to share this since I felt so blessed that my Son wanted to let me share this Very Special nite with him. Even though I did not see him until we got to the busses in the A.M. One more thing...PLEASE pray and /or cross your fingers for me because on tues. the 24th I have a 2nd interview with a Disney recruiter for a castmember position at the park. And a HUGE THANK YOU to the castmember's who filled out the referral cards and gave them to me. I have 3 to take with me on tues. as back-up.(or: Application Ammunition)haha Have a wonderful day, -PegLegPete- :')
Originally Posted By USCSurfer There is something at once exhausting and invigorating about Grad Nights. I worked Attractions at the park for ten years through the 80s, and worked my share of 'em. They could be very tiring, but they were still somewhat entertaining to work. The only time I had issues with them afterward was when I worked three of them in a row. By my weekend shifts, I was so wasted, I was almost delirious...and not exactly sure what day it was.....or who I was to be honest. It was like jetlag or something....messed with my senses for a day or so. Good luck on your interview.
Originally Posted By dlkozy Make sure that you post and let us all know how things go at the interview, PegLegPete! Good Luck!
Originally Posted By -PegLegPete- I will surely let you know how it goes on tues. I cannot imagine doing 3 Grad Nites in a row and still have to work a weekend. But you sure gave a good description of the tiring yet invigorating experience. I also did not know that we had to walk the tram route since the trams do not run on Grad Nites. A quick walk in and then the kids were just shuffling out to the busses in the morning. A CM also told me to pay attention starting around 4 AM as the kids start sleeping all over. And was he right,the Main Street curbing and any available bench started filling up with sleepy teens. Many chaperones were out way earlier than that. Disneyland spoiled the chaperones well. I had a Sorceror Mickey drawn for me by a Disney artist and she signed it. :')
Originally Posted By LuLu What a good feeling it must have been when your son asked you to share that evening! Glad you enjoyed it, and good luck on your interview!!!
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove PegLegPete, what a cool story! It will be a memory for both of you for the rest of your lives. And the very best of luck on your interview! *crossing fingers*
Originally Posted By -PegLegPete- TY for the wishes of luck for tues. and Yes it was special for him to ask me. He was an AP with my wife and I for a few years and we had some great stroller races from Critter Country to the Main Gates about 10 yrs ago as the park was being cleared. The memories are Awesome. You guys are a great community & I appreciate your letting me be a part.
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove <<great stroller races>> How adorable. Well, if you get hired, that will be just one more magical cast member that we can love. xoxo
Originally Posted By Pollyana We were at Hojo's and could hear a grad nite recently. It was pretty neat to know that kids were having so much fun in a great,safe place. I could hear the music from time to time. Wish I were a chaperone..... and Pete,,,good luck with your Disney endeavor.... a dream come true, I am sure!
Originally Posted By -PegLegPete- TY Pollyana, it would be a Dream come true for sure..would like to smile at work for a change..haha machine shops get old.
