This may all be for want because I haven't been accepted or even applied yet, but it's never too early to prepare oneself. Here's the questions that are going through my mind right now. Most of them are related to the Disney Look since I keep an Un-Disney Look at home. 
Shoes:
Is there any information on shoes? I have heard conflicting reports about whether or not you WILL need to buy black shoes if your current shoes aren't (I wear medium-dark brown, myself.) My biggest concern is that people often say "just go buy shoes at Wal-Mart when you get down there" when this topic comes up. I have very wide and flat feet that will not fit properly in shoes at Wal-Mart. I buy special expensive brands that properly support the size of my feet instead of your average Nike.
Hair:
I realize the stylists at the hotel salons are expensive, but if I went in and asked for a cast-appropriate hair style, would they know what to do? Are they familiar with the Disney Look? I've pretty much worn the same hair style through my life that would very quickly become unacceptable (Mom liked long hair on me, go figure) and I have no idea what to suggest to the local stylist here so perhaps an on-property salon might have some better ideas that would look presentable on me.
I know that Cast Members often get their hair cut at the Main Street barber shop but I'd rather not buy park admission (see The Plan below.)
(answered my own previous question in this space)
The Plan:
My plan if I were accepted would be to fly down the day before and have a room booked at Pop Century that night. With the airporter/bag handling services of DME, the price difference between Pop and off-property is irrelevant. I would not buy park admission.
That day, I could get my head straight and time zones adjusted internally, also go to one of the hotel salons and get my hair cut in an acceptable style. If I'm up for it, maybe that night I'll see what I can see of IllumiNations from the Epcot hotels then go back to Pop and go to bed. I'd have to arrange a yellow cab to take me and my bags from Pop to Vista the next morning.
Does this sound good/bad to everyone else?
Shoes:
Is there any information on shoes? I have heard conflicting reports about whether or not you WILL need to buy black shoes if your current shoes aren't (I wear medium-dark brown, myself.) My biggest concern is that people often say "just go buy shoes at Wal-Mart when you get down there" when this topic comes up. I have very wide and flat feet that will not fit properly in shoes at Wal-Mart. I buy special expensive brands that properly support the size of my feet instead of your average Nike.
Hair:
I realize the stylists at the hotel salons are expensive, but if I went in and asked for a cast-appropriate hair style, would they know what to do? Are they familiar with the Disney Look? I've pretty much worn the same hair style through my life that would very quickly become unacceptable (Mom liked long hair on me, go figure) and I have no idea what to suggest to the local stylist here so perhaps an on-property salon might have some better ideas that would look presentable on me.
I know that Cast Members often get their hair cut at the Main Street barber shop but I'd rather not buy park admission (see The Plan below.)
(answered my own previous question in this space)
The Plan:
My plan if I were accepted would be to fly down the day before and have a room booked at Pop Century that night. With the airporter/bag handling services of DME, the price difference between Pop and off-property is irrelevant. I would not buy park admission.
That day, I could get my head straight and time zones adjusted internally, also go to one of the hotel salons and get my hair cut in an acceptable style. If I'm up for it, maybe that night I'll see what I can see of IllumiNations from the Epcot hotels then go back to Pop and go to bed. I'd have to arrange a yellow cab to take me and my bags from Pop to Vista the next morning.
Does this sound good/bad to everyone else?
