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Grocery Bingo Participants tried their luck at bingo to win some free groceries at Grocery Bingo on November 11
	UP! Movie Night Participants came out to the Commons Clubroom on November 10 to watch the newly released Disney film UP! Everyone enjoyed popcorn, soda, and a raffle of the dvd after the movie was over.
Orlando Magic Basketball Game The Housing Events Team took a trip to the Amway Arena in downtown Orlando to see the Magic take on the Phoenix Suns on November 4. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed a free hotdog, soda, and a college night t-shirt.
	Night of Stars Talent Competition Participants gathered at Motion at Pleasure Island for the Night of Stars Talent Competition on October 28. Each performer did a fantastic job and the competition was close.
Movie Night- Double Feature Participants came out to the Chatham Square field to enjoy free popcorn, soda, candy, and to watch a spooky movie double feature on October 26.
	CastQuest On October 19, participants came to DisneyQuest to compete in an interactive game competition. Everyone had a great time playing games and winning prizes!
Cool Beans Cafe Students came out on October 14 to sing karoke, play games, and enjoy some free coffee all in the Halloween spirit!
	Grocery Bingo On October 12 participants came to The Commons Clubroom to try and win some free groceries at Grogery Bingo.
Dragon Swing Fall Diversity Event On October 6, Participants celebrated Chinese culture at the Dragon Swing Fall Diversity Event at Patterson Court. Everyone had an amazing time eating authentic food, taking pictures with minnie, mickey, chip, dale, mulan, and mushu and watching the Chinese Acrobats from Epcot.
	HoopFest Participants palyed in a three on three basketball tournament at Vista Way on September 29. There were tons of spectators, free food, and a suprise visit from Mickey himself!
Tampa Bay Rays Game Program participants took a trip to Tropicana Field to see the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Seattle Mariners on September 23
	Disney Housing Soccer Cup On September 22, students came out to Mickey's Retreat to participate in the Disney Housing Soccer Cup.
Cool Beans Cafe Participants got to show of their karoke skills and drink some free coffee on September 16th's CoolBeans Cafe.
	Ft. Desoto Beach On September 10, participants joined the housing team for a realxing day at Ft. DeSoto Beach.
What Will You Celebrate? Party On September 9, participants came to The Commons pool area for a "What Will You Celebrate?" pool party. There was free food, a DJ, and characters.
	Grocery Bingo Students packed in to The Commons Clubroom on September 7 for a chance to win some free groceries!
Swap Shop Store On September 3rd students came out to the Vista Way Pavilion to participate in the Swap Shop Store. Cast members stopped by to win some donated items for their apartments.
Rockin RoundUp Program participants went to the Vista Way pool on August 25th to enjoy hotdogs, chips, soda, and cowboy Goofy and Donald at the western themed Rockin RoundUp pool Party.
	Star Wars Pool Party College Program participants enjoyed free pizza, soda, snacks, ice cream, and appearances by Jedi Mickey at the Star Wars pool party held at the Patterson Court pool on August 20th.
Toy Story PoolOoza A little rain on August 13th didn't stop program participants from enjoying free pizza and drinks at the Vista Way Pavilion for the Toy Story PoolOoza! Buzz and Woody were on hand to take some pictures.
Spring Advantage, Spring Advantage Quarter, and Alumni Programs Completion Celebration On August 4th and 5th program participants celebrated the completion of the Spring Advantage, Spring Advantage Quarter, and Alumni programs at Mickey's Retreat.
	Grocery Bingo Participants came out to The Commons Clubroom on July 20th to play BINGO for a chance to win free groceries.
Cool Beans Café Participants had the chance to show off some karaoke skills and enjoy a free espresso bar on July 15th..
Captain's Bash Welcome Event On June 16th we welcomed our brand new arrivals with their favorite pirate characters at the Captain's Bash Welcome Event at the Vista Way Pool. Everyone enjoyed free food, dancing and a visit from Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy in their best pirate attire!
	Cool Beans Café Participants packed the Vista Way Pavilion on June 10th for our monthly open mic night, Coolbeans Café. Everyone enjoyed free coffee and karaoke!
Fort DeSoto Beach Trip Program participants spent June 3rd at Fort DeSoto Beach soaking up the sun, playing in the waves and enjoying a picnic lunch!
Grocery Bingo College Program participants joined the Housing team at the Commons Clubhouse on June 1st to play Bingo for a chance to win bags full of free groceries.
	Central Shops Backstage Tour On June 1st, Program participants got a sneak peak at the shop that builds the magic at the Disney Parks at the backstage tour of Central Shops. From engineers to artists, hundreds of people work hard to make sure the parks are of a standard that Walt would be proud, and this tour provided insights and little known facts about that process.
Textile Services Backstage Tour On May 29th, a group of Program participants joined the Housing team on a backstage tour of one of the largest laundry facilities in the world which cleans all the linens at the Walt Disney World Resort.
	Villains Mix and Mingle Welcome Event Program participants had a wicked evening at the Villains Mix and Mingle Welcome Event on May 28th. Our brand new Cast Members packed into the Patterson Court Pool area to enjoy free pizza, dancing, games and photos with their favorite Disney Villains.
The American Idol Experience Backstage Tour A group of participants had the opportunity to take a backstage tour of The American Idol Experience on May 22nd. This rare look at this exciting attraction included a tour of the facilities, including the world famous stage!
	Let's Go to the Hop Welcome Event Participants packed into the Vista Way Pavilion on May 21st to welcome brand new Cast Members. Everyone took a step back in time for an old fashioned sock hop, complete with hot dogs, ice cream, dancing and even a hula hoop contest! Minnie Mouse and Goofy joined in on the festivities in their classic 1950s attire!
Kilimanjaro Safaris® Backstage Tour On May 8th, a group of Program participants got the opportunity to take a personal safari and learn interesting facts about the Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney's Animal Kingdom ®Theme Park.
Spring Program Completion Celebration College Program participants celebrated the completion of their program at Mickey's Retreat on May 5th and 6th. Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy joined in on the fun while students picked up their certificates and graduation ear hats!
	Spring Formal - Going Hollywood On April 29th, program participants stepped back in time and down the red carpet to classic Tinsel Town at the Going Hollywood Spring Formal. Disney's Coronado Springs® Resort was filled with music, food and Disney characters dressed to the occassion!
Soccer Fest Program participants showed off their soccer skills at Soccer Fest. Soccer enthusiasts filled the fields at Mickey's Retreat on April 20th to play in the tournament.
	Toy Story Mania® Backstage Tour A group of Program participants had the chance to take a backstage tour of one of the newest attractions at Disney's Hollywood Studios™, Toy Story Mania on April 17th.
Orlando Magic game On April 15, participants traveled to Orlando to see the Orlando Magic play the Charlotte Bobcats. Everyone enjoyed watching the basketball game and hanging out with friends.
Grocery Bingo Participants packed into The Commons Clubroom on April 7th for a chance to win bags full of groceries at our monthly Grocery Bingo.
	Tower of Terror Backstage Tour On April 3rd, participants entered the Twilight Zone on a backstage tour of the Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios®, where they learned the secrets behind one of the most elaborate attractions at the Walt Disney World® Resort.
Cool Beans Café Participants showed off their talents and enjoyed free coffee at our monthly open mic night, Cool Beans Café.
Night of Stars Program Participants packed into Motion at Pleasure Island on April 1st for our Night of Stars Talent Competition. It was an exciting night filled with extremely talented performers.
	The Great Movie Ride Backstage Tour On March 24th, a group of participants got the chance to take a backstage tour of the hallmark attraction of Disney's Hollywood Studios, The Great Movie Ride. During this Great Movie Stride tour, we all learned little known secrets about the attraction and got to get up close in our favorite scenes.
CastQuest On March 19th, Participants competed against each other at DisneyQuest® to win the CastQuest Interactive Game Competition. Everyone had a great time playing games like Air Hockey, Pirates of the Caribbean and Skee Ball.
	African Safari Party Participants packed into Patterson Court on March 18th for an evening on an African Safari. Everyone enjoyed free food and sharing the cultures of Africa. Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and even Timon and Rafiki from The Lion King joined in on the fun.
Grocery Bingo Program participants packed The Commons Clubroom for an evening of Grocery Bingo on March 9th. Everyone had fun playing bingo and a few lucky winners brought home bags full of free groceries. This exciting event occurs each month, so keep a look-out for our next Grocery Bingo!
	Cool Beans Café On March 5th, Program participants showed off their karaoke skills and enjoyed free coffee at our monthly Coolbeans Cafe and Open Mic Night.
Hoopfest Basketball Tournament Basketball fans gathered at the Vista Way basketball courts for a 3-on-3 tournament on March 3rd. Athletes and spectators enjoyed free hotdogs, popcorn and cotton candy during the games as well as a special visit from Mickey Mouse.
High School Musical 3 Movie Night Program participants celebrated the February 17th release of High School Musical 3 on DVD with a party at The Commons. Everyone enjoyed free popcorn and drinks while watching the film and a few lucky attendees took home a copy of the movie on DVD.
	Haunted Mansion Backstage Tour On February 13, lucky Program participants joined 999 ghosts for a backstage look at the classic Disney attraction, the Haunted Mansion. Everyone had the rare opportunity to walk the attraction and hear stories, secrets, and little known facts about one of the most popular rides around.
Cool Beans Café The Housing team held the first Cool Beans Café of the semester on February 11th. Participants packed into the Vista Way Pavilion for the chance to enjoy some free coffee and show off their talents at karaoke.
	Grocery Bingo Participants packed into The Commons Clubroom on Februay 9th for our monthly Grocery Bingo Event. Everyone had a great time playing bingo and some lucky winners took home bags full of free groceries!
Swap Shop Opening Participants who departed recently donated gently used items such as small appliances, coat hangers and laundry detergent to the Swap Shop. On February 6th, our new arrivals had the opportunity to pick up some of these items to use in their apartments.
	House of Mouse Party Mickey and Minnie Mouse welcomed our brand new College Program Participants at the House of Mouse Party on February 4th. Everyone enjoyed dancing, trivia, free pizza and a special visit from Captain Hook and Mr. Smee.
The Duck Pond Party On January 29th, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Scrooge McDuck and everyone's favorite Disney Channel star, Darkwing Duck welcomed our brand new participants to the Program. Everyone enjoyed playing games, dancing and eating free pizza!
	Chip Off the Ol' Block Party On January 26th, we welcomed our newest Program participants at the Patterson Court pool with free pizza, snacks and drinks. Those lovable chipmunks, Chip and Dale, joined in on the fun as well as Goofy and his son, Max!
The Dogg Pound Party We welcomed all our new Program participants at the Chatham Square Field with the Dogg Pound Party on January 14th. Participants enjoyed free pizza, drinks, and a visit from our favorite Disney dogs, Goofy and Pluto.
	Out of this World Party We kicked off a brand new semester on Jaunary 8th by welcoming our new College Program participants with a party that was out of this world! Lilo and Stitch joined our new Cast Members at Patterson Court, accompanied by a DJ and free pizza!
The Nightmare Before Christmas Movie Night In the spirit of the holidays, Participants gathered at The Commons Clubroom to watch the classic film, The Nightmare Before Christmas. They enjoyed free snacks, popcorn and drinks and were also joined by Santa Goofy!
	Night of Stars DVD Release Participants packed into The Commons Clubroom to view the DVD from the Night of Stars Talent Competition and pick up copies of the DVD for themselves. Everyone enjoyed hanging out with friends, dancing, and reliving that exciting competition
Fall Program Completion Celebration On December 9th, 10th, and 11th, Graduating participants enjoyed celebration of their Program experience at Mickey's Retreat. Everyone enjoyed lunch, paddle boat races, and of course those Graduation Mouse Ears!
Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey Game On December 4th, the Housing team took Participants to Tampa to see a Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey game. Everybody had a great time hanging out with friends, enjoying dinner, and watching the game.
	Cast Quest On December 3rd, Program participants played the games at DisneyQuest in the CastQuest Interactive Game Competition. Five teams competed in games such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Invasion, and air hockey.
Tower of Terror Backstage Tour On November 28th, Participants entered the Twilight Zone on a backstage tour of one of the most innovative and elaborately themed attractions at the Walt Disney World Resort, the Tower of Terror.
	A Night on Mt. Olympus Formal On December 1st, Program participants packed into the World Showplace Pavilion at Epcot for the Night on Mt. Olympus Formal. Everyone had a fantastic time eating, dancing, and hanging out with their friends. They were even joined by Meg, Phil, Pain and Panic from the movie, Hercules.
Thanksgiving On November 26th, Participants enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner their home away from home. Delicious turkey, stuffing, rolls and more were served at Patterson Court.
	Expedition Everest Backstage Tour It was an early morning on November 21, but Program participants braved the cold for an adventure on Expedition Everest. We toured the mountain, saw the Yeti up close, and learned about the unique history and theming of this great attraction.