Hello!
So today Jess and I spoke about getting Express Passes for Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. It's a pass which lets you skip the lines once per ride. Because we are going during peak season the price was $95USD for both days. After chatting about it we decided to buy them because that way we get to go on all of the rides, take some extra time shopping and then decide which rides we want to go on again. Hopefully it's worth it haha.
I also paid my housing fee ($100USD) for Disney last night. A room has been reserved for me :D Yay. I just wish they would assign roommates before we get there. It would be great getting to know someone a little bit before living with them. Oh well!!
Until next time x
My countdown
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Insurance and other stuff.
Hi readers!
The last time I blogged I spoke about my visa. Since then I have organised my insurance. Cover More is apparently the best, but the most expensive, so everyone is getting it price matched at The Flight Centre. I ended up only paying $850 for insurance worth around $1600. Pretty happy about that.
Today I will be picking up 6 months worth of contacts to take with me. Mum will send over another 6 months worth to me in December.
I also booked a dentist and doctor appointment before leaving too.
There isn't much left to organise...which is making me think that I have forgotten something really important haha.
I've been trying to suss out who wil be my housemates on the facebook page but not everyone posts so it's kind of hard. Whoever they are they, like me, will be over 21 and doing the 12 month program.
41 days to go!
Bye x
The last time I blogged I spoke about my visa. Since then I have organised my insurance. Cover More is apparently the best, but the most expensive, so everyone is getting it price matched at The Flight Centre. I ended up only paying $850 for insurance worth around $1600. Pretty happy about that.
Today I will be picking up 6 months worth of contacts to take with me. Mum will send over another 6 months worth to me in December.
I also booked a dentist and doctor appointment before leaving too.
There isn't much left to organise...which is making me think that I have forgotten something really important haha.
I've been trying to suss out who wil be my housemates on the facebook page but not everyone posts so it's kind of hard. Whoever they are they, like me, will be over 21 and doing the 12 month program.
41 days to go!
Bye x
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Visa interview.
Yesterday I had my visa interview. It went well :) It should be arriving in the mail tomorrow along with my passport.
Anyone going for a J-1 visa, don't stress! It's not scary at all.
I arrived at the US consulate half an hour early and waited in line until I was called into a room where all I had to do was enter my name and passport number into a computer and walk through a metal detector. They will give you a name tag with a barcode on it. After that I was escorted upstairs to where the visas are issued. It didn't take long for my number to be called to the window. The man asked for my important documents and asked what role I was doing at Disney and then told me to sit back down and wait for my number to be called again. I waited for just under an hour but my number was finally called and I went to a different window. I was asked where I would be working and if I study. I replied yes and showed the man my uni transcript. I was then told to take a seat and I would be called shorty to pay for my visa. That is all! Very simple. As long as you are eligable and remember your documents it's pretty cruisy.
Now all I have to do is buy insurance :D
56 days!!
Anyone going for a J-1 visa, don't stress! It's not scary at all.
I arrived at the US consulate half an hour early and waited in line until I was called into a room where all I had to do was enter my name and passport number into a computer and walk through a metal detector. They will give you a name tag with a barcode on it. After that I was escorted upstairs to where the visas are issued. It didn't take long for my number to be called to the window. The man asked for my important documents and asked what role I was doing at Disney and then told me to sit back down and wait for my number to be called again. I waited for just under an hour but my number was finally called and I went to a different window. I was asked where I would be working and if I study. I replied yes and showed the man my uni transcript. I was then told to take a seat and I would be called shorty to pay for my visa. That is all! Very simple. As long as you are eligable and remember your documents it's pretty cruisy.
Now all I have to do is buy insurance :D
56 days!!
Friday, April 29, 2011
Never ending paperwork...
I just finished booking my visa appointment :D
Let's just say I wouldn't wish that amount of paperwork on anyone! But now it's done I can sit back and relax....just kidding. Now I have to gather a ton of supporting documents haha yay...
My appointment is booked for the 11th of May. Originally it was for the 23rd but more appointments became available so I opted for the first one. You never know, they may think I'm dodgy and then I'd have to make my way back to the Melbourne consulate all over again. So to prove I am there to indeed travel/work I need to provide the following:
Bye :)
Let's just say I wouldn't wish that amount of paperwork on anyone! But now it's done I can sit back and relax....just kidding. Now I have to gather a ton of supporting documents haha yay...
My appointment is booked for the 11th of May. Originally it was for the 23rd but more appointments became available so I opted for the first one. You never know, they may think I'm dodgy and then I'd have to make my way back to the Melbourne consulate all over again. So to prove I am there to indeed travel/work I need to provide the following:
Purpose of trip to USSufficient fundsProof of return (Half done)Academic recordPassportDS-2019DS-160Issuance feeApplication receiptSelf addressed platinum express post envelope
Bye :)
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Welcome packs!
My welcome pack arrived 2 weeks ago :D
So that was very exciting.
My pay for lifeguard is the shallow water rate which is a huge relief because I did not want to end up guarding the wave pool! lol. Way too stressful.
I'm hoping to book my visa interview for the 9th of May but I might have left it too late so I'll just have to wait and see.
I still have to buy insurance and try to gather some spending money haha but everything seems to be working out well :)
Only 70 days to go! 9 short weeks. I'm so nervous but this is a once in a lifetime opportunity that I don't want to waste.
Anyway. I will update soon about my visa interview.
Bye :)
So that was very exciting.
My pay for lifeguard is the shallow water rate which is a huge relief because I did not want to end up guarding the wave pool! lol. Way too stressful.
I'm hoping to book my visa interview for the 9th of May but I might have left it too late so I'll just have to wait and see.
I still have to buy insurance and try to gather some spending money haha but everything seems to be working out well :)
Only 70 days to go! 9 short weeks. I'm so nervous but this is a once in a lifetime opportunity that I don't want to waste.
Anyway. I will update soon about my visa interview.
Bye :)
Monday, February 14, 2011
Pre-Disney adventures.
New plans! :D
Aus Jess and I spoke today and we finally picked our hotels/flights for LA and Las Vegas! We are booking tomorrow which is really exciting. I think Jess will be relieved that I won't be annoying her anymore about this :p I like to be organised lol.
Here is what's happening:
6th July
Fly to LA.
Fly from LA to Las Vegas
Check in at Harrah's Las Vegas Casino and Hotel
7th - 10th
Shopping, sightseeing etc
10th
Check out of Harrah's
Fly from Las Vegas to LA
Check in at the Comfort Inn
11th - 12th
Shopping, sightseeing and all that jazz
12th
Check out of the Comfort Inn
LA to Orlando flight
We picked Harrah's because STA recommended it and it is right in the middle of the Strip. We also receive a discount booklet for staying at Harrah's for heaps of the shows and restaurants which will be useful. I have no idea what the Comfort Inn is like. It was another one that STA said would suit us and it comes with breakfast so that's good.
Anyway so for flights, 6 nights accommodation, a discount booklet and breakfast for 2 mornings it came to $439.70 each which I think is pretty awesome.
Just waiting on the welcome pack now. Hurry up March! :)
Bye.
Aus Jess and I spoke today and we finally picked our hotels/flights for LA and Las Vegas! We are booking tomorrow which is really exciting. I think Jess will be relieved that I won't be annoying her anymore about this :p I like to be organised lol.
Here is what's happening:
6th July
Fly to LA.
Fly from LA to Las Vegas
Check in at Harrah's Las Vegas Casino and Hotel
7th - 10th
Shopping, sightseeing etc
10th
Check out of Harrah's
Fly from Las Vegas to LA
Check in at the Comfort Inn
11th - 12th
Shopping, sightseeing and all that jazz
12th
Check out of the Comfort Inn
LA to Orlando flight
We picked Harrah's because STA recommended it and it is right in the middle of the Strip. We also receive a discount booklet for staying at Harrah's for heaps of the shows and restaurants which will be useful. I have no idea what the Comfort Inn is like. It was another one that STA said would suit us and it comes with breakfast so that's good.
Anyway so for flights, 6 nights accommodation, a discount booklet and breakfast for 2 mornings it came to $439.70 each which I think is pretty awesome.
Just waiting on the welcome pack now. Hurry up March! :)
Bye.
Monday, February 7, 2011
We're off to Hogwarts :D
That's right. We just booked our Harry Potter vacation package!! I know last time I posted I said we were staying at Pop Century but after having a look on the Universal website I came across a special deal. It includes:
- 4 nights accommodation at a Universal partner hotel
- 3 day park entry
- Breakfast at the Three Broomsticks
- Early entry into WWoHP
- Hotel to park transfers
- Free entry in to the Citywalk clubs
All for just under $200 USD!! I went straight onto facebook to message both Jess' and Ashley about the deal. They were all keen so NZ Jess booked it tonight :) I'M EXCITED!!! Jake, Elissa and Reece booked the deal today as well :D :D It's going to be amazing!!
- 4 nights accommodation at a Universal partner hotel
- 3 day park entry
- Breakfast at the Three Broomsticks
- Early entry into WWoHP
- Hotel to park transfers
- Free entry in to the Citywalk clubs
All for just under $200 USD!! I went straight onto facebook to message both Jess' and Ashley about the deal. They were all keen so NZ Jess booked it tonight :) I'M EXCITED!!! Jake, Elissa and Reece booked the deal today as well :D :D It's going to be amazing!!
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