Unbelievable but true!

So i've been here for roughly seven weeks now and the stupid things that some Americans ask are utterly hilarious (if not embarasssing!) I feel I have to share some of them with you and trust me these are all true and not made up! Some of them really are that ignorant!!



We have this thing called Kidcot where the kids make a mask and go round the World Showcase in Epcot and have the mask stamped by each country. We can also write messages in their Disney passport. So this is what I was doing...



Kid: Please can you write my name in British.
Me: (Trying not to break into hysterical laughter) We write in English, the same as you.



Kid: (Whispering to his Mum in front of me) How do I say brown in their language?



While I was working in the Tea Shop with another cast member an American man asked "So where is the UK? Is it in Germany?"



This was while I was working in Queens Table...



Lady: (Talking to her friend in front of me) Why are they selling Irish rings in England?
Me: Because it's not England, it's the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland is part of the UK.
Lady: (Looking a tad annoyed) yeah I knew that.



While on cart we sell the different flags for the UK.



Kid: (Talking to his Dad) What's this flag?
Dad: I think that's Norway.
Me: No that's Scotland.



Also on cart I had these bright sparks...



Lady: Is there Ireland?
Me: (Thinking she means Merchandise I direct her)
Lady: No I mean is there Ireland in the World Showcase?
Me: Yes you're in it, it's part of the UK. (How many times???!!!)



Me: (In the middle of closing cart I am in my full costume and holding the money in a safe bag)
Man: Excuse me, do you have a cigarette?
Me: (Looking in astonishment) No, I don't have a cigarette!



Man: Are you pin trading?
Me: Yes.
Man: What pins are you going to buy?
Me: (Laughing) None, I work here.
Man: Oh.
Me: Can't you tell by the costume??
Man: Sorry i'm from the UK. (apparently this is an excuse!)
Me: (Nearly crying by now!) Yeah so am I!!

In the Queens Table we have a photo of Princess Diana on the wall, I overheard this conversation between a Mother and Son (by the way when I say son he must have been at least 13!)

Son: (Pointing at photo) Who's that Mom?
Mom: That's Princess Diana.
Son: Who is she?
Mom: She was a British Princess who died in a car crash.
Son: Wow! I didn't know they had Queens and Kings in England! (Oh dear, what are they taught at school?!)


Anyway there's just a few and it's only been seven weeks so I dread to think what others I am going to get during the year!

Back to what i've been up too. I'm still really busy and working alot of hours. I felt quite run down at the beginning of last week, I think I had a bit of a cold and not enough sleep! Beth has the same days off as me which is great, we spend at least one of two at a theme park. We went to Animal Kingdom the other week which was awesome, watched the day parade which i've never seen before and went on the newish ride Everest- loved it!

We took another trip to Universal Studios the other week, we were hoping the new rollarcoaster was going to be open but they were still testing it. It should be open soon, I cannot wait to try it! You pick your own soundtrack to listen too as you go round! We did go on The Mummy, The Hulk and Duelling Dragons though so that gave us a buzz!

We spent the day at Epcot yesterday which was so much fun. It was nice not to spend a day queueing for rides and just wandering around the shops. Having said that we did Test Track and Soarin' and the new Nemo ride! We walked around the World Showcase twice looking at the countries. I was really pleased to have some crusty french bread in the French Pavillion because i've been missing that! Beth had a recommendation from a guest to try the cookies in Germany and they were lush! The Mexican, Japanese and Morrocan restaurants are definitely on my list to try- the food looks amazing!
We met up with Rachel, her sister and her friend who are visiting and they managed to get us a table in the Rose & Crown (the pub in the UK pavillion). We had a table right by the water, the food was delicious and we had a great spot to watch Illuminations and the fireworks. Not only that, we had free starters, they only charged us for two drinks, and one dessert and they took 50% off the bill so a three course meal came to about $16 each! I love being a Disney cast member!

I'm still going to House of Blues every sunday which is usually eventful and Lasses on a Monday. We have spent the last two lasses partying with the Canadians and the Italian lads which has been fun! Check out my photos on facebook for the different outfits we wear each week!
I also had my first night out in Downtown Orlando the other week which was wicked. We went to a bar/club called Chillers. It has three floors and the bar on the ground floor was serving cocktails all night for $1! The top floor is amazing as it's an open terrace and you are surrounded by high rise buildings! The way home was abit scary as someone pointed out to me that Orlando is the fourth most dangerous city in America and you could definitely tell! It's certainly nothing like Downtown Disney but it was a great night out all the same!

This week is going to be a very sad one for me and others because three Merchies are leaving- Kate, Katie and Scott. I'm most upset about Scott as we have become really good friends since I got here, he is definitely the first person I am upset about leaving. I'm not looking forward to goodbyes on friday! It's the leaving meal tonight so i'm off to get ready, i'll let you know how the week pans out!