"All Ears." Chapter 11.

There are ears for each of us. It seems like there are new designs cropping up to be sold at the parks every few months. I knew during my last program that I had to find a fitting souvenir for each of my cousins and there was no better way than to pick a pair of Mickey ears. A pair of "Disney Princess" ears, "Buccan-ears", and ones with 'Cars' graphics for the youngest. We had the names stitched to the back to complete them while me and my family visited the park. There are many places to get it done while you stay at the resort. There is a place in Down Town Disney that can do it without an admission ticket required. (A place right across the way at the Christmas store embroiders stockings). My head may be to freakishly large to wear these things, but it's fun to adorn my living space with. And when they have a 'piraty' flair to them, then my house guests can see what I'm about.

On our final day, we will each recieve a free pair of ears with a little gold tassle attached and you can have your name stitched on for free too :) I was only able to get it done for free at the Magic Kingdom, but everywere else is $3. Eitherway it's totally worth it. Most have skipped on the graduation ceremony, which includes no more than standing in line to pickup your deploma, your grad poster, and your ears. There is a free lunch and trivia games to win some prizes. Plus, it's a great way of mingling with your fellow CP's to reflect on the exciting year you've had. Overall, what's wrong with free Disney swag???

You'll have the opportunity to purchase several discounted Disney items during your stay, but I strongly advise you to use caution. Dollars tend to get stretched on Disney pay after your rent is deducted from each check. Not only will you have less money, but you'll find that there is less space to put things in your limited appartment. At the least you should expect to ship your items home little at a time in the short weeks prior to leaving the complex. Another great idea if you have limited space in your suitcase or vehicle is to have some of your personal things shipped to your new place once you have your official address.