My last day at work began at 1.15 and I am not ashamed to admit it was a really difficult day. Putting my costume on for the final time was a weird feeling, a feeling of loss because I knew that once this day was through my adventure in the happiest place on earth as a cast member at least was over, something that I would never get back. After taking plenty of pictures of the bus ride into work (sad maybe but I didn't want to forget a single thing) I got into the ops office nice and early and began work. The day was filled with 'lasts'. My last time on grouper, my last time on photocell but most importantly my last evac.
Ok so up until my final day as a track technician I had carefully avoided the dreaded outside evac simply because there is a mighty long section of track you have to walk in the heat. Well I had three cars and I got everyone out alright but I was sweating away. It was boiling! Not only did I run the length of the track to get everyone out but after walking it again as a double check tower called to ask me to walk it again to power up cars. It was tragic, but at least I was able to listen to some Wham on my phone whilst I waited for the power up ;) The day went too quickly in my opinion and just before the end of the day I wrote my name and nickname on the wall of ICPers. I was to close up Odyssy and before going outside I'm not ashamed to say that saying goodbye filled me with a storm of tears. It was horrible but I was happy to see Dan waiting for me at Odyssy, where we watched the fireworks and told off guests for trying to use the bridge hehehe. After work I went to TGI Fridays with my fellow cast members for a goodbye steak meal. It was really lovely and I was really sad to say goodbye to all the fabulous friends I had made. They really had made my experience magical and I was very sorry to see them go.
Thursday began with a start. I had decided to get all my packing done in the morning and then head to Epcot to hand in my costumes to costuming before starting having fun in the parks. My first ride had to be Journey into the Imagination as it was one of those things I had never done but always wanted to. Well to be perfectly honest I wasn't too impressed, but at least I had done it. I then decided to head to the bakery in Paris for one final baggette and creme brulee - a most excellent combo even if I do say so myself hehe. During one of my early days in Disney Louisa and I had watched the Players production of Romeo and Ethel in Italy, well today I thought I'd catch up with the Players again but this time in the UK with their most excellent show of King Arthur. Well how European did I feel sitting in the UK eating creme brulee? It was awesome! Nick came to meet me after work and we managed to have a little walk round the world before hitting up some rides. Number one on my agenda was obviously Test Track so after saying my goodbyes to all my friends, even going through the briefing rooms on the opposite site to hug my co workers at photocell we were let on the ride through the sneaky entrance i.e. no wait for us! It was great to be riding the ride like a regular guest although I did have a pang of sadness over the fact that my days as a track technician were officially over. Afterwards we scurried over to Mission Space which luckily enough was walk on and after the Orange Adventure we went on Soarin'. Thanks to my persuasiveness (as we only had one fastpass) it took us no time whatsover and soon we were taking the monorail over to Magic Kingdom.
Ok so every ICP spends their last day in Magic Kingdom but you know what, I don't blame them! We started with a little Move it Shake it Celebrate it, partying with Woody and Jessie and then after getting some much needed chocolate watched Dream Along with Mickey. We obviously looked like season pros as one woman even asked us who the pink princess was. Um I think you'll find that is Aurora - jeez why do people even come to Disney? Lol anyway after the show we went over to Frontierland where we got a fastpass for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. We were just about to get in the queue for Splash Mountain when a couple kindly gave us fastpasses for that exact time. Of course we jumped at the offer and once again had a lucky non - wait. I did feel slightly guilty at passing all of those people in the standby line mind you! Nevermind, we were at the back and so didn't get too wet so it was all good. We had some time to kill before Big Thunder and decided to go on the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, which was again one of those things which is nice to do but I wouldn't hurry back. Soon it was time for Big Thunder which is always most fun and then we ended with some Philharmagic action. By this time the reality of my final day was really hitting home and I did get more than a little upset, but when you've spent a long time with people and in the place you love when you have to leave it is very tricky. We met my parents and after a little retail therepy got in a spot to watch wishes. Jayne and Amy soon joined us and having lost my parents to the ice cream parlour the four of us watched the show for the final time. A few group hugs later it was time to say goodbye and Nick and I were soon heading back to Epcot (where we left the car).
Friday was probably one of the worst days ever. After doing some last minute packing, it was shortly time to be out of the accomodation. Amy and I handed in our passes at the front desk and said our goodbyes. It was horrible knowing that I wouldn't see her everyday and sad to say goodbye to one of the best friends I have ever made. A similar situation occured with Jayne and then Ashley.
As my flight wasn't until the evening we had decided to do something to take our minds off the impending departure. Nick and I decided to try out mini golf at Wintersummerland at Blizzard Beach. We had a lovely time and naturally I won hehe. After a final trip to Downtown Disney where we finally found a Tramp to go with my Mum's Lady it was soon time to go to the airport. The flight home was fine but I was so upset at leaving I didn't really take much in.
So now I'm home and my blog is complete. I think you can tell how much my trip and adventures meant to me. Doing the ICP was the best decision I have ever made. I have not only grown as a person with my independence and strength but I met some amazing people and made such wonderful friends. It truly was, the time of my life.
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