Fall 2007 College Program

[Feigned]

Now that it's getting a little closer to when the presentation schedule for the fall 2007 season will be released, I figured I would start up a post again asking if anyone is going to apply for fall 2007?

I am applying and I cannot wait! I keep checking to see if maybe they will release the presentation schedule early. Since Disney usually visits my school later in the semester, I am most likely going to view the e-presentation (I've already been to two other presentations in person). I'm looking forward to interviewing.

In the meantime, if anyone has livejournal and wants to join a community for fall 2007, the link is http://community.livejournal.com/wdwcpfall07/


Nicole

[AladdinJay]

Count me in!!

I had to wait until graduation, and it felt like FOREVER, but hopefully Fall '07, I'll be down there!! Good luck to everybody who is applying!!:yay:

[wissa05182]

I plan to go then, too!

[mwhope]

I'm hoping to see everyone down there in the fall. I'm wondering how soon they will make it available online to apply.

[everything2323]

Ya I cant wait!!! I am going to apply for the fall. Does anyone know when we can?

[Joanna71985]

It should be within a few weeks.

[Feigned]

I had to wait until the semester after I graduated as well, as my school wouldn't accept credits for it. I figured I might as well wait until then to go down, in case I wanted to stay down there for good. :P

I am applying for fall advantage, anyone else?

The wdwcollegeprogram.com site says that the presentation schedule will be released in February. Last year, it went up on January 20th though. I know people who interviewed by the beginning of February. Hopefully the same will happen this year!

Anyone know what roles they want to apply for?

[Lady V]

Count me in!!

I had to wait until graduation, and it felt like FOREVER, but hopefully Fall '07, I'll be down there!! Good luck to everybody who is applying!!:yay:


Hey! I will be trying for after I graduate as well!! My school has the presentation on Feb 7th!!

[Feigned]

Hey! I will be trying for after I graduate as well!! My school has the presentation on Feb 7th!!


How did you find out when your school has the presentation already? The website says that the presentation schedule won't be up until February.

I think a lot of people are planning on going down after they graduate. :) I am too!

[khancock]

It probably isn't complete. It rarely is this early. The Epresentation is up and running though. So if you want to go ahead and apply and interview, you can.

[scasta86]

Hey everyone, nice to see that people are all ready and excited for Fall '07. I was actually accepted for Spring 07, but I was not able to go, so now I'm just waiting to interview for the fall program, and I hope I get accepted for it.
In case anyone is interested I created a Myspace group for the program you can find it at: http://groups.myspace.com/wdwcpfall07 everyone is welcome to join.

[Katius]

EEp! Hey everybody. Glad to see some of the same faces as facebook (search WDW CP or something, it'll come up) and livejournal ;) Apparently we all peruse the same message boards!:grouphug:

Just got my phone interview scheduled!! Eeeeeep!!! so excited!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[wissa05182]

Its hard to get away from each other, especially once we all start working for the mouse!

[mwhope]

Anyone know what the acceptance rate is for the program? Or what kind of thing would keep you from being accepted?

[Joanna71985]

Anyone know what the acceptance rate is for the program? Or what kind of thing would keep you from being accepted?

It's pretty good. I think the only things that would keep someone from being accepted are: not in good standing with school, having a bad record, and terming a program (alumni).

[wdwgirl03]

I would prefer to do the college program in the fall, but I think I'm going to talk to my advisor again to see if it would be better for me to do it after student teaching (which, if I didn't do the CP, would be in the fall!) I have mentioned doing the program every semester during my advising, and she thinks it would be a great opportunity...so we will see!

[Feigned]

I watched the e-presentation, filled out my application, and interviewed! Now I am just waiting to hear back...

[Sehsun]

The presentation schedule is up!! I guess most of you know by now.....but I just found out today, so I was pretty psyched!!! :cool1:

The recruiters are coming to my school on February 28th. I don't know if I can wait till then (too excited), so I'm considering the e-presentation and mailing my application. I really want to do character performer, so I would have to go to an audition, so maybe it would be a good idea to get started early.

[Lady V]

hey! I just did the online appl;ication for the Fall CP but the link for jobs or whatever it was called (the lone with the list of jobs) won't open for some reason. I tried it a bunch of times but no luck!! Anyways, would someone please send it to me??:flower3: If someone could help me out I would really appreciate it!! Thanks!! Or could someone just post the link that worked for them? Or actually, better yet---would someone just copy and paste the list on this thread?? that would really be the best! thanks and hope to see you all soon!!:banana:

[Sehsun]

Do you have Adobe Acrobat Reader? You have to have that installed before you can open the Role Checklist PDF file. PM me if you would like me to send the document to you.

[Lady V]

Do you have Adobe Acrobat Reader? You have to have that installed before you can open the Role Checklist PDF file. PM me if you would like me to send the document to you.

hey-thank you so much! you were correct and I don't even know when mine had expired! I always use my laptop and today I am on my desktop so I had no idea!! thanks again!! :goodvibes And hey-wht roles are people applying for??

[Sehsun]

hey-thank you so much! you were correct and I don't even know when mine had expired! I always use my laptop and today I am on my desktop so I had no idea!! thanks again!! :goodvibes And hey-wht roles are people applying for??

No problem Veronica! :)

[Feigned]

hey-thank you so much! you were correct and I don't even know when mine had expired! I always use my laptop and today I am on my desktop so I had no idea!! thanks again!! :goodvibes And hey-wht roles are people applying for??

I checked off 7 different things: operations, merchandise, full service food and beverage, recreation, hospitality, vacation planner, and character attendant.

Just a reminder, if anyone has a livejournal (or wants to make one now), you can go to the WDW CP Fall 2007 community I made: http://community.livejournal.com/wdwcpfall07/ :)

If you have Facebook, you can join the group there made by my friend Katie. Search WDW CP Fall 2007 and it will come up.

Nicole

[crzyred]

hey everyone. i need some help. i really REALLY want to do the cp, however it's more comlicated than just wanting to do it. i live at home right now and do NOT get along real great with my parents. i had finally decided that i wanted to just finish school and then get a full time job and get my butt out of here as fast possible. yet a part of me still really wants to do it. argh...i don't know what to do. i have looked at the schedule and the people don't come to my school until April. I'm one of those people that if i have too long of a wait i'll just keep going back and forth between what to do. please, opinions, would you go for it, or would you try and get out of your house as soon as possible to save whatever chance of a relationship you might have with your parents. thanks for your help!!

[khancock]

I'm one of those people that if i have too long of a wait i'll just keep going back and forth between what to do.

you gotta do what's best for you (and you are the only one who can determine what is best), but if you don't want to wait, you can watcch the epresentation and interview immediately. if you get offered, then you will have a date to look forward to.
the epresentaiton is available on disneycollegeprogram.com/epresentation

[Joanna71985]

hey everyone. i need some help. i really REALLY want to do the cp, however it's more comlicated than just wanting to do it. i live at home right now and do NOT get along real great with my parents. i had finally decided that i wanted to just finish school and then get a full time job and get my butt out of here as fast possible. yet a part of me still really wants to do it. argh...i don't know what to do. i have looked at the schedule and the people don't come to my school until April. I'm one of those people that if i have too long of a wait i'll just keep going back and forth between what to do. please, opinions, would you go for it, or would you try and get out of your house as soon as possible to save whatever chance of a relationship you might have with your parents. thanks for your help!!

I hear you. Well, sort of anyway. For my first CP I had a HUGE disagreement with my parents. They didn't think I was ready to go away for so long at the time (I had applied during my first semester at school). To make a long story short they finally let me go, but I had to switch from Spring Advantage to Spring. But to get back to you, you would not have to wait for your school presentation. My 2nd CP I did the E-presentation (online presentation) because I wanted to audition and the audition was weeks before the presentation at school. Also, if you want to finish school quickly, do the CP right after you graduate. Good luck.

[disneyaddict121784]

Hi all... I'm Johanna....I am a CP Alumni (Spring 2006) I will be finally graduating college in AUGUST!! :cool1: So I am thinking about doing another CP, but I would prefer a professional internship. But seeing as all the PI's start in June, I think I'm going to have to do another Cp..... I am also a Campus Rep, so if anyone has and questions or concerns feel free to AIM me tiggerloverbball or facebook (Kent State University) or myspace.com/jelawson03

hope to talk to some of y'all soon! ~johanna~

[Disneygirl3919]

Hey! I'm also hoping to do the Fall 2007 CP Program. Does anyone have any advice for the interview (what kinds of questions do they ask, etc), and for the character performer audition? I am hoping to be a character performer, and would love any advice (both for furry and face character performer auditions). Thanks!

[Joanna71985]

Hi all... I'm Johanna....I am a CP Alumni (Spring 2006) I will be finally graduating college in AUGUST!! :cool1: So I am thinking about doing another CP, but I would prefer a professional internship. But seeing as all the PI's start in June, I think I'm going to have to do another Cp..... I am also a Campus Rep, so if anyone has and questions or concerns feel free to AIM me tiggerloverbball or facebook (Kent State University) or myspace.com/jelawson03

hope to talk to some of y'all soon! ~johanna~

I have to say, I really do like your name.:thumbsup2

[Joanna71985]

Hey! I'm also hoping to do the Fall 2007 CP Program. Does anyone have any advice for the interview (what kinds of questions do they ask, etc), and for the character performer audition? I am hoping to be a character performer, and would love any advice (both for furry and face character performer auditions). Thanks!

Sent you a PM.

[Disneygirl3919]

Thanks, Joanna! That helps a lot! Another quick question...do you recommend taking the classes even if you can't get school credit for them? If so, which one(s). How often do classes meet, how long are they, and how many weeks do they last? Thanks for all of your help! :)

[packwingfn]

Anyone on here going to be a custodial worker or hospitality? If I work at the hotels, I would like to be a bellhop than a desk clerk. I'm not good when it comes to talking straight up with people to explain something. I'm better off organzining someone's luggage and deliver to the right room. If I choose hospitality, what is the likihood that I can make sure I be a bellhop.

[khancock]

If I choose hospitality, what is the likihood that I can make sure I be a bellhop.

0% Bellhop isn't an available position. The bell services aspect of hospitality is working phones, doing dispatch, and storing luggage for the cruiseline guests and magical express. You wouldn't be bringing it to the rooms.

[packwingfn]

Thanks for the tip. What kind of phone calls would I have to deal with and what is working dispatch exactly? I understand the whole organzing luggage for the Cruise Line/Mag Express

[khancock]

phone calls would I have to deal with and what is working dispatch exactly?

Guest calls bell services requesting someone to pick up their bags. You call/radio (dispatch) a bell hop to go pick up their bags.

Some of the resorts are really spread out, so there could be someone running bags/guests to their room and you radio them to swing by another room to pick up bags.

[packwingfn]

I have never worked in a hotel before. Would you find this difficult for someone who has never worked in one before? It's my #3 option in the CP but I want to be prepared for it in case I dont get my #1 or #2

[zada82]

Hi all !!!!! I applied for the PI that started in January but did not get it. I believe I got pretty close though. I interviewed four times with one actually in Orlando. I thought that maybe I would increase my odds for next time by attending the college program first. I think it would be alot of fun but I have one concern. What are the odds of getting a day shift. I heard that all of the college students generally get stuck with the night shifts. I want to do operations. I have two kids and think they need mom home at night. I don't mind weekends, I just don't want to be headed for work every night just as my kids come home from school. Does anyone know if I will doomed for nights??

[packwingfn]

I just submitted my application. Printed everything. Now I plan to watch the E-Presentation sometime this weekend, then call to schedule my phone interview, I wonder how leniant they are with the phone interviews, I would love to have my phone interview on next friday since I have no classes and don't have to work so it would be the most relaxing day for me.

[everything2323]

Has anyone heard back if they got in or not. I have been waiting for about 3 weeks now. The lady told me 3-4 weeks. I did everything and sent my stuff out. So I guess I just play the waiting game now.:confused3

[Sehsun]

Has anyone heard back if they got in or not. I have been waiting for about 3 weeks now. The lady told me 3-4 weeks. I did everything and sent my stuff out. So I guess I just play the waiting game now.:confused3

I haven't heard back yet - I interviewed on January 26th, and my interviewer told me I'd hear back 3 weeks from then.....BUT, I am going to the character performer audition, so I won't hear back until after the audition.

You should be hearing from them pretty soon then!

[zada82]

So glad that you guys decided to start talking again. I just interviewed today so I guess I should expect to wait at least three weeks huh? What did you put for the roles you would like to do? I picked operations and vacation planner.

[Sehsun]

What did you put for the roles you would like to do?

Character Performer, Character Attendant, and Merchandise.

[zada82]

Awesome!!! By the way, I had to take fall because they only let certain people get in on the fall quarter. I couldn't do the fall advantage because my kids don't get out of school until early June. That is when I will be moving down there permanently with my family. Is there really a difference between fall and fall advantage other than an extended time period? Look forward to meeting all of you.

[DisMa10]

hey

I also interviewed on the 7th..I have a really hard time with waiting lol so this is going to be the longest 3 weeks of my life.

Oh well..what can ya do!?:)

[packwingfn]

Just interviewed! she said check your mail in 2 weeks!

[zada82]

Well it's been about a week since anyone has posted anything. I assume this means that everyone is still waiting? How about you all that interviewed in January. I only interviewed eight days ago so I know that I have at least another week or more. Well good luck to you all.

[MickeyD's]

Hey all. First post, lurking for a little while though. I just discovered the program last week and had my interview today. I think it went really well. I had Danette in case anyone was wondering. I'm going for Fall Advantage I believe.

Anyone got in yet? I'm hoping to meet a bunch of people on here before I go down (if I get in) so I feel like I know people, lol.

[hudie1311]

Can you apply for the fall 2007 program if you graduate from college May 2007?:donald: :mickeyjum :sulley: :tigger:

[zada82]

Can you apply for the fall 2007 program if you graduate from college May 2007?:donald: :mickeyjum :sulley: :tigger:

Yes!!!! The only requirement is that you are at least a half-time student at the time you apply. Very nice to meet you. GOOD LUCK!!!!

[Sehsun]

Can you apply for the fall 2007 program if you graduate from college May 2007?:donald: :mickeyjum :sulley: :tigger:

Yup - in fact, that is actually what I am doing. As long as you are enrolled in school when you apply for the program (what zada82 said).

[Sehsun]

Well it's been about a week since anyone has posted anything. I assume this means that everyone is still waiting? How about you all that interviewed in January. I only interviewed eight days ago so I know that I have at least another week or more. Well good luck to you all.

Yup, still waiting. I interviewed on January 26th, and today is actually the 3-week mark (my interviewer told me that I would be hearing back in about 3 weeks). BUT....since I am planning to audition for a Character Performer role, I need to attend an audition (dates TBA), so I will not get a letter until after the audition.

[packwingfn]

Who are you going to audition for?

[Sehsun]

Who are you going to audition for?

I believe the auditions are general - what I mean by that is, you just go there, audition, and they place you into a character according to your height and their need. I would be happy being anybody.

I have also been reading around, and I hear that they measure up or down according to what they need. I am 5'1"....so I hope they measure me down. ;)

My WDWCP support recruiter told me that the dates and locations for the auditions should be up late next week (!!). :woohoo:

[hudie1311]

I applied today for CP and am going to the presentation next week!!! I am so excited!!! I am 21 from Pittsburgh and have been to disneyworld about 16 times!!! I want to be a charater so bad!! I would give anything! Does anyone know how the auditions go and how much experience you need? I'm 5'5/5'6 so i don't even know if there is a character for me! Can anyone give helpful hints or tips for the interview next week? Thanks!! Hope to see you All in Florida in Fall!!! :earsboy:

[Sehsun]

I have not been to an audition yet. From what my interviewer told me, they call the first part of the audition a "short movement exercise," not a dance - because it doesn't require any prior experience.

I believe there are characters in every height range? However, it says on the WDWCP website that "special consideration will be given to Disney Animated Character "look-alikes" and individuals 4' 8" - 5' and 6' - 6' 3"."

I posted some interview tips on the College Program Questions thread. Good luck on your interview!

[zada82]

Hey all!!! I received an e-mail today from the college program. It gave me the name of the person I should contact for questions and several other phone numbers to contact for other reasons. It also asked me to fill out a survey about my interview experience. The questions were pretty general. It did not say that I have been offered a position or anything but that I am still in the process. I just wanted to mention the e-mail because I wanted to know if everyone else received one. Well, good luck to all of those who are waiting for the auditions. I can't wait to see you charming the fans (I'm one of them).

[Sehsun]

zada82, I interviewed on January 26th and got that same email on February 8th. :)

[Lady V]

well, I interviewed on Feb 8th. And guess what?? I got my acceptance letter today!! Only a week after interviewing! My girl was on the ball I guess!! I am very excited! I am in Operations!!

[DisMa10]

well, I interviewed on Feb 8th. And guess what?? I got my acceptance letter today!! Only a week after interviewing! My girl was on the ball I guess!! I am very excited! I am in Operations!!


Whatttt! that's insane!:earseek:
I also interviewed on the 8th..hmmm
..congrats tho!

[Lady V]

I know! I wasn't expecting anything for AT LEAST a few more weeks!! But at least now i feel like I can breathe again! Now-to figure out when to move!! I guess the girl who interviewed me is really quick? anyways, good luck to all and I know we will all be here celebrating soon!!

[Feigned]

I just found out that I got in today too- fall advantage, recreation! :)

[zada82]

Wow!!!!! That is so great!!!!! I interviewed on the 7th. I hope I hear back soon. Lady V, were you fall advantage too? I applied for fall. I'm just wondering if you guys were both fall advantage.

[Feigned]

Wow!!!!! That is so great!!!!! I interviewed on the 7th. I hope I hear back soon. Lady V, were you fall advantage too? I applied for fall. I'm just wondering if you guys were both fall advantage.



I applied all the way back on January 18th and it took a long time for me to hear back. I know people who interviewed the same time as me who STILL DIDN'T hear back, yet there are people interviewing last week and finding out already. Doesn't make much sense.

Anyway, if anyone else got accepted for fall advantage, can you tell me if you had problems with the job interest form? I logged on today and it said my semester was Fall 2006, not Fall Advantage 2007 and it had no arrival dates for me. I would also like to know the arrival/departure dates if you had them. Thanks!

[wissa05182]

I am one of the unlucky ones that hasn't heard back yet. I interviewed half an hour before you (Nicole/Feigned/girl/whoever you are) and I am still sitting around waiting. Pitty me!

[Feigned]

I am one of the unlucky ones that hasn't heard back yet. I interviewed half an hour before you (Nicole/Feigned/girl/whoever you are) and I am still sitting around waiting. Pitty me!

I do pity you. I feel so bad and I wish you found out the same time as me so we could be celebrating and picking our arrival date together!

[Lady V]

Wow!!!!! That is so great!!!!! I interviewed on the 7th. I hope I hear back soon. Lady V, were you fall advantage too? I applied for fall. I'm just wondering if you guys were both fall advantage.


Hey!! I am just Fall. I can't wait!! I was really surprised to find out in a week. I am so ready to be there!! and what is funny is I have 2 vacations planned before it starts! I will be there at Saratoga Springs on March 9th. Guess I will look around the area and see what life will be like!! I am so happy!!:cloud9:

[Lady V]

I just found out that I got in today too- fall advantage, recreation! :)


Congrats!! yea!! I am so hapy for you!:goodvibes

[Feigned]

Congrats!! yea!! I am so hapy for you!:goodvibes



Thanks! Congrats too. :)

I will be at Old Key West from March 11-16. :banana: My home resort is SSR, but my sister wanted to try a new resort. How long will you be there?

[zada82]

Feigned
You will really like Old Key West Resort. I stayed in a one bedroom when I was there and had a beautiful view of a fountain out of all of my windows. I have stayed at all but three resorts and OKW is definately one of my favorites. The monorail resorts still take the cake. Have fun and congrats to all who are on their way.

[Feigned]

Feigned
You will really like Old Key West Resort. I stayed in a one bedroom when I was there and had a beautiful view of a fountain out of all of my windows. I have stayed at all but three resorts and OKW is definately one of my favorites. The monorail resorts still take the cake. Have fun and congrats to all who are on their way.

Awesome! Thanks for the info. :) We're looking forward to staying there.

[everything2323]

I applied about 4 weeks ago and I still have not heard anything. :confused3

[wissa05182]

You aren't the only one! I interviewed on Jan 18th.

[MickeyD's]

I applied about 4 weeks ago and I still have not heard anything. :confused3

Aren't you supposed to wait a max of 3 weeks before contacting someone? I think I read that somewhere but I hear a lot of people talking about how they haven't heard anything in 4 or 5 weeks? Are we supposed to call if it takes longer than 3?

[Joanna71985]

I applied today for CP and am going to the presentation next week!!! I am so excited!!! I am 21 from Pittsburgh and have been to disneyworld about 16 times!!! I want to be a charater so bad!! I would give anything! Does anyone know how the auditions go and how much experience you need? I'm 5'5/5'6 so i don't even know if there is a character for me! Can anyone give helpful hints or tips for the interview next week? Thanks!! Hope to see you All in Florida in Fall!!! :earsboy:

The auditions consist of 2 parts- animation and dance. For animation they tell you something to animate and you do that (for example, animate making a sandwich). I had 2 for my audition. Then comes the dance part. It goes from relatively easy to harder. You may also be called back for a puppet part.

[Disneygirl3919]

Hey everyone...does any one know when the arrival date(s) are for the beginning of the Fall Advantage CP? What about the Fall CP? Thanks! Also...what if you applied for Fall and decide you want to do Fall Advantage. Is there a way to do that?

[Feigned]

Hey everyone...does any one know when the arrival date(s) are for the beginning of the Fall Advantage CP? What about the Fall CP? Thanks! Also...what if you applied for Fall and decide you want to do Fall Advantage. Is there a way to do that?

All I know is that for the fall advantage, it is May-January while Fall is August-January. I was just accepted for Fall Advantage, but the website is not listing any dates for me (hopefully tech will fix it soon since I e-mailed them the other day about it). I will post them here once I know.

You can't change the program that you are selected for once you apply for it. If you interviewed for fall and you were accepted for that, there is no way to change it. You can extend past January if you want, but you can't extend to make it so you leave earlier I don't think.


Oh and if you guys haven't done so yet and want to, please join the livejournal WDWCPFall07 community: http://community.livejournal.com/wdwcpfall07/. There's a bunch of cool stuff going on there, including AIM chats 3 times a week, a roommate search, a running list of programs, roles, and arrival dates, and more. It's just generally a good place to get to know other people who will be doing the program and to ask questions, get advice, and make friends. :)

[Lady V]

hey! I do not have the dates I was offered right off hand but there were 4 sets of them. they all ended Jan 4th,2008. I am on Fall. I am starting on Sep. 3rd. That is the latest date to start. I *think* the others were around 8/13, 8/15, 8/22. I am not positive of the exact start dates because I don't have my stuff I wrote down with me but I do know the end date is correct!! Hope that helps!! I know the dates were all mid August through the very beginning of September! Good luck and pixie dust to all who are still waiting!

[zada82]

Wow! Two days without mail in a row. I can't stand it. It's bad enough when the mail comes and you don't get anything. But it's worse when the mail doesn't come and you are wondering if that special package is just at the post office waiting for you and those people are enjoying the day off instead of delivering my mail!!! Just kidding. But for real, waiting is worse when the mail doesn't come and your recruiter is probably off.

[Feigned]

Wow! Two days without mail in a row. I can't stand it. It's bad enough when the mail comes and you don't get anything. But it's worse when the mail doesn't come and you are wondering if that special package is just at the post office waiting for you and those people are enjoying the day off instead of delivering my mail!!! Just kidding. But for real, waiting is worse when the mail doesn't come and your recruiter is probably off.


They were actually there today. :) I called about not having any arrival dates yet and spoke to my recruiter (didn't even know I had one because I never got an e-mail or anything) after being transferred by the first woman I was speaking to. I have to wait until the tech people get to it..

[Sehsun]

Just wanted to let you all (who are planning on auditioning) know that the auditions dates and locations are up at wdwcollegeprogram.com!

[luckyme86]

Hey everyone!

I just did my phone interview for Fall '07 this morning. And now I'm playing the waiting game...lol, anyway, good luck to everyone else who's planning on applying and everyone who's waiting for a response! I'm hoping for operations (attractions, of course ;)), character attendant, or merchandise. What's everyone else applying for?

~*Brenna*~

[hudie1311]

The auditions consist of 2 parts- animation and dance. For animation they tell you something to animate and you do that (for example, animate making a sandwich). I had 2 for my audition. Then comes the dance part. It goes from relatively easy to harder. You may also be called back for a puppet part.

Hey Johanna, I IMed you I hope you don't mind!!! Like I said I was wondering if someone has character as their first choice and wouldn't make it because of height or no vacancies etc. Do they get considered for other CP jobs or are they automatically out of the program? :smickey:

[MickeyD's]

Hey everyone!

I just did my phone interview for Fall '07 this morning. And now I'm playing the waiting game...lol, anyway, good luck to everyone else who's planning on applying and everyone who's waiting for a response! I'm hoping for operations (attractions, of course ;)), character attendant, or merchandise. What's everyone else applying for?

~*Brenna*~


Good luck to you Brenna! I had my interview last Thursday and also am hoping to get a role in attractions. Do you have a particular ride you'd love to be placed at? I know for me I'd love to man the Twilight Zone Haunted Tower ride.

[luckyme86]

Good luck to you Brenna! I had my interview last Thursday and also am hoping to get a role in attractions. Do you have a particular ride you'd love to be placed at? I know for me I'd love to man the Twilight Zone Haunted Tower ride.


Thanks MickeyD! :) Good luck, and I hope you get Tower of Terror! I'm hoping for Haunted Mansion or Jungle Cruise myself (or maybe American Adventure in Epcot). A friend of mine did the program last fall, and she said I "have Adventure Land or Frontierland written all over [me]" so it'll be interesting to see where I'd be put if I got in and got attractions ;)

And hudie1311, another friend of mine who's doing the CP now tried out for character and didn't make it, but was still invited to the program as a character attendant. So no worries, if you don't make character, they'll still consider you for other roles :)

~*Brenna*~

[Joanna71985]

Hey Johanna, I IMed you I hope you don't mind!!! Like I said I was wondering if someone has character as their first choice and wouldn't make it because of height or no vacancies etc. Do they get considered for other CP jobs or are they automatically out of the program? :smickey:

Of course not. I would love to hear from you. If people audition and don't make performer, they get placed in other roles. That is what happened with me. I auditioned and didn't make it. However, I was given character attendant. So good luck.

[Joanna71985]

Hey everyone!

I just did my phone interview for Fall '07 this morning. And now I'm playing the waiting game...lol, anyway, good luck to everyone else who's planning on applying and everyone who's waiting for a response! I'm hoping for operations (attractions, of course ;)), character attendant, or merchandise. What's everyone else applying for?

~*Brenna*~


Hey Brenna. If you have any questions about character attendant or merchandise, let me know. I have done both on the CP.

[Lady V]

hey! an update about any Sep. arrivals!! I just got a call from someone at Disney and the Sep date I had picked is now closed so they asked if i would be okay with Sep. 5th instead. I said sure!! which is actually great because instead of working I will take my kids to Disney on The 3rd (labor day)!!

[WDWCP2007]

Good evening.. I have accepted a role for Fall 2007 and I am under 21.. I am looking for a roomate for a 1 bedroom.. If ne one is interested Please get back to me.. my email is Jaydeloge@gmail.com or my aim is Jfluff18.

[sparkellyy]

I had my interview yesterday, AH. I am so nervous! :scared: we'll see what happens! I would really love to find out the percentages of acceptance & declines.

[knash7777]

i agree with you.....knowing the percentages of acceptances/declines would be nice....im wicked nervous myself....

btw, what part of mass are you from, i go to school in boston

[luckyme86]

Good luck Kelly!

My recruiter said they don't like to release the percentages on how many people apply/get in/decline/etc. becuase then people start worrying and freaking out about the numbers or something. Thinking on it that way, maybe it is better if we don't know ;) (I'm freaking out enough just trying to figure out how to make time go faster...)

[sparkellyy]

knash7777; I am 25 minutes south of Boston, a little town called Seekonk. right near Rhode Island. :)

I want to know the numbers though! everyone seems like they are getting accepted. is it because it is still early? I really want to know, I just got interviewed YESTERDAY and I am watching the mail already, gosh this is going to be soo long!

[mwhope]

I received my acceptance letter today! I am in operations for the fall program.

[zada82]

Yea!!!!! mwhope

It has been two weeks and two days since I interviewed. I am getting more anxious now. I had a feeling mine would be here today but it wasn't. My recruiter/helper e-mailed me a few days ago and said that I will know my status very soon. I kind-of took for granted that it was on the way or something but it wasn't.

[zada82]

hey! an update about any Sep. arrivals!! I just got a call from someone at Disney and the Sep date I had picked is now closed so they asked if i would be okay with Sep. 5th instead. I said sure!! which is actually great because instead of working I will take my kids to Disney on The 3rd (labor day)!!

Lady V, you have kids too? I thought I was the only crazy mom trying to do the college program. Well I think it's great. You only live once and I am livin' it. Hope to see ya soon.

[sparkellyy]

My recruiter/helper e-mailed me a few days ago and said that I will know my status very soon.

did you e-mail them first? or did they just e-mail you informing you that you would know your status?

and is your "recruiter" the person that interviewed you?

I am SO nervous because I'm leaving to go to Disney exactly two weeks from the date I was interviewed (1 week and 6 days from today), and I am DYING to find out before I go!!!!

[luckyme86]

Congratulations mwhope! What are your first choices for operations?

Lol, I totally know what you mean Kelly! I keep having to force my self NOT to go check my mail. And the three week mark from my interview is my school's spring break, so if I don't have anything by then, I'll be going crazy all through spring break!

[Feigned]

Yea!!!!! mwhope

It has been two weeks and two days since I interviewed. I am getting more anxious now. I had a feeling mine would be here today but it wasn't. My recruiter/helper e-mailed me a few days ago and said that I will know my status very soon. I kind-of took for granted that it was on the way or something but it wasn't.

Just because you are told that you will know your status very soon doesn't necessarily mean it will arrive right away! :P I called at my 4 week mark and told me something was "in the mail." It took me another 2 days to get something... and it had been mailed out 5 days earlier than I received it, so you have to account for the whole mail system. :)

Good luck!

[zada82]

did you e-mail them first? or did they just e-mail you informing you that you would know your status?

and is your "recruiter" the person that interviewed you?

I am SO nervous because I'm leaving to go to Disney exactly two weeks from the date I was interviewed (1 week and 6 days from today), and I am DYING to find out before I go!!!!

I e-mailed him first concerning a first e-mail saying I needed to turn in paperwork or something. He wrote back to tell me that he had everything he needed for me and just added the fact that I will know very soon about my status. I didn't ask at all. I guess I would wait until closer until the vacation and then call if you don't hear back. Some of us have been waiting for many weeks. I have been waiting for two weeks. Some got their acceptance in one week. I guess you really have no idea if you base it on what the rest of us have had happen. Good Luck!!! Have fun on your trip. I will be there Saturday but I was just there a week and a half ago and twice before already in 2007. I'm a junky that only lives about 2 1/2 hours away so I go all the time.

[zada82]

Just because you are told that you will know your status very soon doesn't necessarily mean it will arrive right away! :P I called at my 4 week mark and told me something was "in the mail." It took me another 2 days to get something... and it had been mailed out 5 days earlier than I received it, so you have to account for the whole mail system. :)

Good luck!

Thanks. Maybe something is on the way for me. I just need some closure. You know, something to be hopeful for on my move. We are moving there anyway in June because I want to work for Disney permanently one day soon and my long-time boyfriend decided to go back to school and wants to go to UCF.

[zada82]

You are not going to believe this guys. I went to my mailbox and the envelope was there. I was so excited I could barely make it into the house to open it. It said I was accepted for quick service food and beverage. I did not even select that. In the interview he asked if I would be interested in that position and I said no. I worked many times in fast food and know that I would be so miserable in that position. If they do not change it I will have to decline. I want to be in operations or vacation planning or even something like that. Well I called and the line went straight to the answer machine so I don't know my fate yet. Wish me luck. I really want to experience this program but that position was probably the last one I would have picked second to custodial (because I have a weak stomach)

[knash7777]

knash7777; I am 25 minutes south of Boston, a little town called Seekonk. right near Rhode Island. :)


im actually from Rhode Island, i just go to school in boston....I live in Newport, and I know exactly where seekonk is, small world haha

[Disneygirl3919]

Will definitely cross my fingers for you!!! I'm sure everything will work out. Best of luck, and keep us posted!

[packwingfn]

I just got accepted for Custodial in the Fall Program. I'm so excited and can't wait. I ripped open the letter with a vengence! I jumped up and down, screaming like a little girl! I can't believe the letter came within 2 weeks, I figured it would be 3 or longer. And I got my #1 role, which was Custodial. Will be fun to meet you all down there

KNash, Im from Cumberland RI...awesome to see a fellow rhode islander joining the program

[Sehsun]

zada82, That's weird that they gave you QSFB when you didn't even want it. So on your role checklist you checked off Operations and Vacation Planning? Did you check off anything else?

I hope that you get a role that you enjoy, good luck!!

[sparkellyy]

Derek! I didn't know you were on here!

[Lady V]

Lady V, you have kids too? I thought I was the only crazy mom trying to do the college program. Well I think it's great. You only live once and I am livin' it. Hope to see ya soon.


I do!! I actually am 33 years old!! I know it sounds crazy but I used to perform professionally and didn't go to school right away. so, a few years ago I decided to go to get my degree and I graduate this May from University of Tennessee with a degree in Marketing and International Business. I probably wouldn't have picked to do CP at this age but my recruiter said to get in with Disney you basically have to start here...so here I go!! But I will live in my own housing so I have to go find some!! There will be four of us...me, my two kids, and my fiance. Do you know where you will be living Zada?? BTW-I followed the other thread about the PI's and I was crushed for you!! they will see what a mistake they made!!:thumbsup2

[zada82]

I talked to someone else in recruiting because my recruiter is out until Monday. He said that they usually don't make this kind of mistake. He is going to find my original paperwork with my selections on it and e-mail my recruiter to give him a "heads-up" so that he can attend to it Monday morning. I asked if this means that I am not accepted yet because I have to be reconsidered for the other roles. He said no. I'm not sure what is going to happen but I am a grown-up going to work for basically nothing so it needs to be a position that I am going to enjoy or I would rather wait. It sounds like everything will be just fine though. He seemed really concerned for my feelings and was really sorry for the mix-up. I just hate that I got an acceptance and I am still playing the waiting game.

[zada82]

I do!! I actually am 33 years old!! I know it sounds crazy but I used to perform professionally and didn't go to school right away. so, a few years ago I decided to go to get my degree and I graduate this May from University of Tennessee with a degree in Marketing and International Business. I probably wouldn't have picked to do CP at this age but my recruiter said to get in with Disney you basically have to start here...so here I go!! But I will live in my own housing so I have to go find some!! There will be four of us...me, my two kids, and my fiance. Do you know where you will be living Zada?? BTW-I followed the other thread about the PI's and I was crushed for you!! they will see what a mistake they made!!:thumbsup2

Wow!! It's like you know me. Anyway if you know me as far as Disney is concerned, you know me because Disney is me. Me and my two daughters are going to drive down there tomorrow, for the night, to Pop Century so they can go swimming and play for a while. I am 31 (32 in April) and I have two kids. I could have finished school when I was younger but I was single for some time and had to work two jobs. Also, I am a firm believer that children need their parents at home and that I had to wait until mine were older before I got to overwhelmed with myself. My kids are now 11 and 6. I still think they are too young to be without me alot but I have had a boyfriend for four years now and he is a great help so that I can begin to have a little life of my own again. Disney is going to be a great way to relieve a little stress and enjoy some time out of the house without worry. We are looking to live in Windemere, Wintergarden, or Ocoee. They seem to have the best schools and decent neighborhoods. It's close enough to Disney but not in the middle of the tourist areas. We haven't found a place yet but we are looking already. We were moving in June regardless of whether I went to the College program or not.

Angela
(my youngest daughter is Zada)

[Lady V]

Wow!! It's like you know me. Anyway if you know me as far as Disney is concerned, you know me because Disney is me. Me and my two daughters are going to drive down there tomorrow, for the night, to Pop Century so they can go swimming and play for a while. I am 31 (32 in April) and I have two kids. I could have finished school when I was younger but I was single for some time and had to work two jobs. Also, I am a firm believer that children need their parents at home and that I had to wait until mine were older before I got to overwhelmed with myself. My kids are now 11 and 6. I still think they are too young to be without me alot but I have had a boyfriend for four years now and he is a great help so that I can begin to have a little life of my own again. Disney is going to be a great way to relieve a little stress and enjoy some time out of the house without worry. We are looking to live in Windemere, Wintergarden, or Ocoee. They seem to have the best schools and decent neighborhoods. It's close enough to Disney but not in the middle of the tourist areas. We haven't found a place yet but we are looking already. We were moving in June regardless of whether I went to the College program or not.

Angela
(my youngest daughter is Zada)



I will be there in 2 weeks to start looking!! do you have any suggestions?? We are going to get an appt. to start to make sure it all works out down there and if it all goes well we will buy a house!! ME and you should keep in touch! Good luck getting your role changed! I don't know why they would put you in that??

[Feigned]

I talked to someone else in recruiting because my recruiter is out until Monday. He said that they usually don't make this kind of mistake. He is going to find my original paperwork with my selections on it and e-mail my recruiter to give him a "heads-up" so that he can attend to it Monday morning. I asked if this means that I am not accepted yet because I have to be reconsidered for the other roles. He said no. I'm not sure what is going to happen but I am a grown-up going to work for basically nothing so it needs to be a position that I am going to enjoy or I would rather wait. It sounds like everything will be just fine though. He seemed really concerned for my feelings and was really sorry for the mix-up. I just hate that I got an acceptance and I am still playing the waiting game.

I hope that you get what you want!

Just to let you know though, the role checklist does state: "Please read all role descriptions carefully. Check the boxes of the roles you are interested in pursuing. Please note, you may be considered for additional roles."

Maybe that is how you could have been put in that role, if it was not a mistake?

[everything2323]

I GOT IN!!!!!!!!! I AM SO EXCITED!!
I am doing the Fall semester and I got Recreation!!!!! Anyone else found out yet?:banana: :banana: :banana:

[packwingfn]

Awesome! What part of the Rec area are you most interested in working in?

Yes I got my acceptance yesterday so we can celebrate together.

[WDWCP2007]

anyone who got accepted for Fall 2007 lookin for a roomie??? im lookin for a roomie for a 1 bedroom apt for Fall 2007.... If ur interested lemme kno!

[Feigned]

I GOT IN!!!!!!!!! I AM SO EXCITED!!
I am doing the Fall semester and I got Recreation!!!!! Anyone else found out yet?:banana: :banana: :banana:

Hey! You're the first other Rec acceptance I have heard of. I was accepted for recreation for fall advantage! :) I requested children's programs. What do you want to do?

You should join the WDWCPFall07 group on LJ and we can chat. :) http://community.livejournal.com/wdwcpfall07/

[Sleeping Beauty415]

Hey! I am graduating in May and thinking about applying for the Fall 07 program. I am going to grad school full time soon and so I can stay on my mom's insurance company, but I do not know how the CP will effect that. Does anyone know anything about how the CP works with insurance, if it is just the same as when you are taking classes like normal?
Thanks!

[dizlover21]

I am going to sign up for the Fall College Program, from Aug-End of the Year. My school has presentations/interviews in April. I CANT WAIT!! I've never been to WDW before, just DL a bunch of times. I will be 22 by the time I get there, Im glad to see a lot of others the same age just signing up!:cool1:

[zada82]

Guess what? I talked to my recruiter today and he switched me to Operations. I am so glad. I may be wearing a funny costume but I am going to have so much fun doing it. Well I guess everything worked out for me. I can't go online and accept or anything until later tonight or something because he has to change the information. I write back then.

[Joanna71985]

Guess what? I talked to my recruiter today and he switched me to Operations. I am so glad. I may be wearing a funny costume but I am going to have so much fun doing it. Well I guess everything worked out for me. I can't go online and accept or anything until later tonight or something because he has to change the information. I write back then.

That's awsome. Congrats!

[Sehsun]

zada82, that's great!! So glad that it worked out and you got a role you are happy with. :)

[zada82]

Okay, First, I just asked housing about the assessment fee. They wrote back and said that anyone not staying in Disney housing does not have to pay the fee but that we have to submit some sort of review about why we are not staying in housing. Does anyone know about this. ANYTHING? How do they know why you haven't paid the fee within two weeks. Second, I didn't see anything asking about the choices I would like to have for operations yet I keep hearing everyone talk about it. When and where do I select the choices I might like to have? Also, my dates are from September 5th to January 4th. I would have liked to start on the earlier dates but I'm not sure when school for kids start down there and would like to be sure I start after they begin school.

[Joanna71985]

Unfortunately there isn't a spot. People just say what they would like to have, as an opinion. You are placed somewhere. So hopefully it's somewhere good.

[Lady V]

Okay, First, I just asked housing about the assessment fee. They wrote back and said that anyone not staying in Disney housing does not have to pay the fee but that we have to submit some sort of review about why we are not staying in housing. Does anyone know about this. ANYTHING? How do they know why you haven't paid the fee within two weeks. Second, I didn't see anything asking about the choices I would like to have for operations yet I keep hearing everyone talk about it. When and where do I select the choices I might like to have? Also, my dates are from September 5th to January 4th. I would have liked to start on the earlier dates but I'm not sure when school for kids start down there and would like to be sure I start after they begin school.


hey! are you sure about the fee? Because I have been emailing with a man from housing about how I will not bi in the apartments and he acted like I still had to pay the 75$. I will check into that!! also-they dont't let you pick where you want to be in your area. Operations could be many different places. Hey-I just realized that we are both in Operations and on the same schedule!! Also-elementary schools in that area start on August 20th. I picked the 5th because then I would have time to get them all settled in with school befoer my schedule gets crazy. Have you narrowed it down any to where you are going to move?

[zada82]

hey! are you sure about the fee? Because I have been emailing with a man from housing about how I will not bi in the apartments and he acted like I still had to pay the 75$. I will check into that!! also-they dont't let you pick where you want to be in your area. Operations could be many different places. Hey-I just realized that we are both in Operations and on the same schedule!! Also-elementary schools in that area start on August 20th. I picked the 5th because then I would have time to get them all settled in with school befoer my schedule gets crazy. Have you narrowed it down any to where you are going to move?

All I know is that I e-mailed housing and a guy named Jonathan wrote back saying that I don't have to pay if I'm not living in the housing but that I have to do some kind of review to not live on the property. I read on the website that the fee is for the activities at the apartments so I don't know why we would have to pay. I have not decided where to live yet. We are not moving until June. Anyway, the price of living is a good bit higher down there and so I think we should get an apartment but my other half is insisting on a house. I'm going to let him pick because I think we will get in over our head that way. Let me know if you find any good deals and I will do the same. BTW, are your kids boys or girls? How old are they?

[Lady V]

no-we have no idea where to move to. We are going down on March 9th for a week to look. of course, staying at SS!! But, my kids are 6(girl) and 7 (boy)and will be in 1st and 2nd grade! We are for sure going to do an apartment first though to make sure it is a good fit and all!

[zada82]

no-we have no idea where to move to. We are going down on March 9th for a week to look. of course, staying at SS!! But, my kids are 6(girl) and 7 (boy)and will be in 1st and 2nd grade! We are for sure going to do an apartment first though to make sure it is a good fit and all!

I have a girl (6) going into first grade too. My other girl is 11 though. That's kind-of cool. We have alot of the same everything.

[zada82]

Lady V

Jonathan from housing wrote me back and said that I will do a review for my housing as soon as I can provide him with a local address. He said don't worry about the fee because he will submit that I don't have to pay a fee as soon as he reviews my paperwork. I'm still going to call my recruiter today regarding this issue to get a second opinion. There has to be a reason why they say you have to pay within two weeks and I don't want anything to jeopardize my position.

[Lady V]

thanks for checking on that!! Please let me know as soon as you know because I will be gone for a wek and don't want to do anything to lose my position either! thanks!

[laclark]

Hi everyone! I had my interview today, and I'm really excited! I hope I make it. 2 weeks puts me at home on spring break, but at least towards the end of it! I hope I get to see you all down there this fall. Good luck everyone!

Oh, and if anyone has information about the insurance thing, I'd like to know that too. I'm graduating in May, and my interviewer said that Disney would try to provide proof that I was a student so I could still stay on my parent's plan. If anyone has info, that would be great!

[Tifftiff]

good luck! I Received my acceptance letter in 10 days after being told it would take 3 weeks..so you should hear something very soon

[laclark]

Awesome! That's very encouraging, thank you! :goodvibes

[zada82]

laclark:

Good luck to you!!!! I received my acceptance letter 16 days after my interview. I think it kind of varies but it seems like they come near the end of the week. Anyway, it won't be any later than three weeks so you are closer everyday. Keep us posted. We all could use some enthusiam. Even those who are excepted already need something good to keep our spirits up while we wait. I don't start until September 5th so I have a long wait time.

[packwingfn]

They probably accept more than a few people per week. I got mine on Friday and it was sent out on Monday so I would agree that your acceptance will probably come on a Thursday/Fri/Sat...depending on how fast the mail gets sent.

[MickeyD's]

Congrats to everyone who has been accepted. I got my acceptance letter yesterday for Operations. I plan on heading down there May 23.

[zada82]

Congrats to everyone who has been accepted. I got my acceptance letter yesterday for Operations. I plan on heading down there May 23.

Congrats to you MickeyD!!!!!!! I am in operations too. I can't wait. Lately I can't help but wonder exactly where I will be though. I just hope I'm not one the parking attendants. Anyway, did you do the Fall Advantage?

[MickeyD's]

Yeah zada82, I'm in Fall Advantage as well. Have you picked an arrival date yet? I haven't confirmed my date but my choices were the 16th (or 19th, forget which one) and the 23rd.

What exactly do you want to do in Operations? I talked about operating the Twilight Zone Tower ride with my interviewer but I know that doesn't guarantee me that position at all.

[Azure Kaito]

Wow I just got done reading all of this thread since I am really excited. I had my interview on Tuesday at 2:30PM and right now it is Sunday at 6:10AM so it isn't even a week yet but I am very freaked out about this. One question, they say you have to be a half-time student when you apply and that Disney cannot be your first school semester. I took one class during my Fall '06 term and now that I am doing Spring '07 I am taking 4 courses (full-time student) so I assume I qualify right?

I think I am just overreacting I am just excited. I live in Titusville, Florida and am only 1.5 hours away from Disney so I am a local. ^^ *Wonders if that will affect his chances* Anyway, I am going insane, can't keep my mind off it and all my midterm exams are all done so I can't do anything to keep my mind of this. (I got all A's on my mid-terms *does a little dance*) Anyway, thanks for listening to me rambling. I just can't stop. :P

Jon

[Sehsun]

Hi Jon,
Welcome to DISboards! To answer your first question, yes you do qualify for the Disney College Program. My hometown is about 45 minutes away from Titusville. Congrats on getting As on your midterms. :) It's been hard for me to concentrate on school work at times because the Disney CP has been on my mind constantly - I'm sure many others can relate! I applied for fall 2007 and am pending an audition right now.

Let us know if you have other questions! There are also WDWCP alumni on this board who can help, too.

[zada82]

Yeah zada82, I'm in Fall Advantage as well. Have you picked an arrival date yet? I haven't confirmed my date but my choices were the 16th (or 19th, forget which one) and the 23rd.

What exactly do you want to do in Operations? I talked about operating the Twilight Zone Tower ride with my interviewer but I know that doesn't guarantee me that position at all.

Actually, I am doing the Fall program and I am arriving on September 5th. I was just curious about the date of May 23rd. I thought you guys would have been earlier than that. I'll be honest, I would love Rock n' Roller Coaster but other than that, I don't really have a preference. I love everything about Disney. One thing I can say is the rides and places I don't want to be like......Carousel of Progress (I can't stand that song), Body Wars and Mission Space (don't like closed-in spaces), and Star Tours (my stomach is turning already). Other than that, I would love to be pretty much anywhere else. Oh yea, I really don't want parking lots. How about anyone else? What would you guys like to do?

[zada82]

Wow I just got done reading all of this thread since I am really excited. I had my interview on Tuesday at 2:30PM and right now it is Sunday at 6:10AM so it isn't even a week yet but I am very freaked out about this. One question, they say you have to be a half-time student when you apply and that Disney cannot be your first school semester. I took one class during my Fall '06 term and now that I am doing Spring '07 I am taking 4 courses (full-time student) so I assume I qualify right?

I think I am just overreacting I am just excited. I live in Titusville, Florida and am only 1.5 hours away from Disney so I am a local. ^^ *Wonders if that will affect his chances* Anyway, I am going insane, can't keep my mind off it and all my midterm exams are all done so I can't do anything to keep my mind of this. (I got all A's on my mid-terms *does a little dance*) Anyway, thanks for listening to me rambling. I just can't stop. :P

Jon


Welcome to our world!!!!!!
I believe all of your questions have been answered properly but I just wanted to welcome you. We are all really excited about the program too. Which program did you select and what positions are you hoping for? I am in operations and can't wait. Talk to you soon. Congrats on your midterms. That is great!!

[RubyTurner]

I'm doing Fall Advantage in Merchandise and I'm reallly hoping that I get to work near (or in) the World Showcase in Epcot. That would be really cool! I Studied Abroad in England last year and I told my interviewer that but I didn't specifically mention Epcot. Oh well, somewhere in the MK wouldn't be bad either so I guess I don't really care that much. I'm super excited though!

[Azure Kaito]

Well, while I am still waiting this is what I applied for.

I applied for Fall Advantage and chose several things. I chose for Transportation, Hospitality, Character Attendant, Merchandise, Operations, and Vacation Planner.

While I applied for all of those I really hope I get Operations but the others will do though I don't think they will let me do transportation. Too many speeding tickets. If I get accepted I am really hoping to start May 23 because I have several things to do on the 18th.

[RubyTurner]

Well, good luck! Perhaps we'll be neighbors or something if you check in on the 23rd!

[MickeyD's]

Maybe we'll all be neighbors then since I plan to leave the 23rd as well, lol.

[Azure Kaito]

That would be nice. I am still awaiting the damn e-mail saying "Thanks for applying" let alone the mail through the postal service that is due in another week. 1 more day will be the 1 week mark for my interview...God damn, at least 1 more to go. T_T This is horrible and torture. :P

[dizlover21]

That would be nice. I am still awaiting the damn e-mail saying "Thanks for applying" let alone the mail through the postal service that is due in another week. 1 more day will be the 1 week mark for my interview...God damn, at least 1 more to go. T_T This is horrible and torture. :P


I KNOW!! Im not going down till Aug becuase our school is on the quarter system and dosent even end spring term until like June 17th or something lame like that and so their not doing personal interviews here until APRIL. So I have to wait probably 2 months to find out if I get in... ahhh I cant concentrate on ANYTHING else!

[Azure Kaito]

Sorry to be blunt but screw the personal interview. Just head to wdwcollegeprogram.com and watch the E-Presentation and then just get a telephone interview. ^_^ That is what I did.

[dizlover21]

So when you do the online epresentation and the application, does it ask for your current or past gpa?? Cuz I am thinking of diong it now online but I might need to wait till grades come out to boost my gpa which sucks.

[Azure Kaito]

From what I remember with the application it only asks what you are in college, Freshman etc., and then it asks when your first semester was and what your expected graduation date. It never actually asks for your GPA but I think Disney would ask your college what your GPA currently is to make sure you have a good standing with your school.

So either way, you are probably going to have your GPA checked one way or another.


Jon

[uptown_girl44]

They don't ask for your GPA at all. The only way it matters is if your school decides to not give you credit because of it. I was questioning this too, so I emailed my interviewer and had her clear it up for me.

[MickeyD's]

I'm all excited for this like you wouldn't believe. I'm a guy btw and I'm assuming most everyone is a girl (assuming). Any guys applying for this so I don't feel quite so alone (not that it's a bad thing).

If there are, I'm hoping to make friends before I go down there so I can room with someone I 'know' if that makes sense...

[Azure Kaito]

Lol, I am a guy too. ^_^

Gay, but a guy none the less. ^_^

Anyway who you room with is also dependent on your arrival date so unless you go down with someone you know and have the same arrival date, chances are slim of knowing anyone. :P

Jon

[RubyTurner]

Well, they've started that roommate matching program so if you do that you will at least know one person before you leave!!

[Azure Kaito]

Oh you're right! __________(^..^)__________

I totally forgot about that matching system, it is good for bringing only what you need and then sharing it all. Though in my case, a simple 1.5 hour drive and I would be at home to pick up anything I forgot. ^^

Jon

[MickeyD's]

Yeah I saw that stuff about the matching system as well.

Before I did my interview I went to various boards trying to get an idea of questions they'd ask and I read about a few people who talked a lot in the forums and online actually picking the same arrival date and making plans to meet there or at the airport so they could room together, that's more what I'm talking about.

My goal is to get to know everyone here so I can be more familiar with some people I might end up living near or with.

[Azure Kaito]

OMG!!!! I GOT MY ACCEPTANCE LETTER TODAY~!!!! OMG OMG!!! YAY!!!

Operations for the Fall 2007 Advantage Season.

[MickeyD's]

OMG!!!! I GOT MY ACCEPTANCE LETTER TODAY~!!!! OMG OMG!!! YAY!!!

Operations for the Fall 2007 Advantage Season.


Congrats man! Looks like we'll both be in Operations. When you come off that excitement high, you can tell us all what day you'll be arriving. I'm coming in on the 23rd.

[Azure Kaito]

Alright, I am calm. I too think I will arrive on the 23rd. I haven't set that in stone but I have to do things on the 18th so I think the next best date is the 23rd.

[disneyaddict121784]

When did you do your interview??? I am impatiently waiting for my letter!!

OMG!!!! I GOT MY ACCEPTANCE LETTER TODAY~!!!! OMG OMG!!! YAY!!!

Operations for the Fall 2007 Advantage Season.

[Azure Kaito]

I did my interview one week ago today. The thing is that I live in Florida and the Disney company mails things from Florida so it is likely that I got mine sooner since I live in Florida. If you live out of state the USPS takes longer. Hope you get yours soon.

[caseface297]

Hey everyone!

I'm new to the boards... graduating senior applying for Fall Advantage. I've been waiting for this for about 4 years now!

I'm kinda bummed because I went to another campus for the presentation today, even though I've watched the e-presentation about 70 times, because I wanted an in-person interview rather than a phone interview. But after the presentation ended this afternoon, they just announced that everyone would be signing up for phone interviews.

So mine is tomorrow... ick. I could have done it weeks ago! Has this happened to anyone else?

[Azure Kaito]

Anyone else having problems accepting their invitations? I get a "Please login to the SAP System" message.

[disneyaddict121784]

It was a week on Friday (March 2).... i am hoping i hear sometime this week! This is my 2nd program, so i shouldn't be so impatient but i am! lol

[wissa05182]

Anyone else having problems accepting their invitations? I get a "Please login to the SAP System" message.

They are updating the website so no one can log on right now. Give it a day or so.

[MickeyD's]

Hey everyone!

I'm new to the boards... graduating senior applying for Fall Advantage. I've been waiting for this for about 4 years now!

I'm kinda bummed because I went to another campus for the presentation today, even though I've watched the e-presentation about 70 times, because I wanted an in-person interview rather than a phone interview. But after the presentation ended this afternoon, they just announced that everyone would be signing up for phone interviews.

So mine is tomorrow... ick. I could have done it weeks ago! Has this happened to anyone else?

Welcome caseface!

The campus presentations don't guarantee an in person interview, so that's not out of the ordinary for them to just up and inform you only phone interviews will be done.

I'm more a face to face person as well but honestly, I was a little glad to have done my interview over the phone where all they have to go on is your voice and answers.

When do you plan on interviewing?

[dizlover21]

I've been to the on campus presentations twice before to get a feel for the program, but couldnt sign up yet becuase of housing leases, etc. The first time they were only signing ppl up for phone interviews, the second they were doing both phone and personal, so I think it depends on how much time they have or something..

I watched the e-presentation yesterday, same as the on campus one last fall. I was trying to apply but it gave me the "log in with sap" thing too. I emailed tech support, they said they had an emergency shut down thats taking a long time to fix. Still down today as of now. They will email me when its back up or I can keep trying. So dont worry about it. I was worried I'd have to go on campus to apply..

I waiting to apply and schedule my phone interview. I was going to wait to do the in person, but its not till April, and I want to get accepted asap. :)

I'm going to apply for role hopper, so QSFB, full service restarurant, operations, merch, etc. Any of those would be cool with me. I think the hopper would be cool too so I could experience more than one job.

[laclark]

Caseface, I am a graduating senior as well. I was wondering, what are you doing about insurance, loans, and stuff like that? That's my only concern about doing the program!

[Azure Kaito]

Alrighty,

More waiting then till I can accept my invite.

Anyone know of any place that a lot of Gay Cast Members hang out?

[caseface297]

Oh well. I really primarily wanted to interview in person because I'm aiming for character attendant, and I feel like that's a role that they'd get a better picture of face-to-face...but I'm still excited for tomorrow afternoon!


Caseface, I am a graduating senior as well. I was wondering, what are you doing about insurance, loans, and stuff like that? That's my only concern about doing the program!

I'm actually pretty lucky- my parents are going to help me buy Cobra for a year. And as for loans, I went to college in-state on scholarship, so I didn't take out any. Even if I had though, I think I'd still be doing the CP....I'm just trying to think of it as a break-even period of time.

[Joanna71985]

I was a character attendant, and I did the online presentation. So I don't think that matters.

[khancock]

I really primarily wanted to interview in person

99% of the interviews are done over the phone now. After the school presentation, the recruiter will collect your stuff and then schedule you for a telephone interview.

If you llook at the info on the official site regarding interview tips, everything is referencing telephone interviews.

http://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap/its/mimes/zh_wdwcp/apply/interview_tips.html

[Joanna71985]

I think they have been doing phone interviews ever since Fall 2005.

[Azure Kaito]

If you all didn't notice, the acceptance system is online and working again for those of you who already got your letters but I think there is still a problem with the Roommate system, I can't login.

[dizlover21]

Yes, Its back up so I just finished my application and called in for my phone interview. I'm schedule for Friday morning at 10:30 with Linda!! I'm a little nervous, but so exited! I usually sleep in on Fridays since I dont have school those days, so I'll have to get up early so I dont sound tired. lol Hopefully I'll find out something before my spring break which is the last week of the month. And more importantley have something to tell the fam when they beat me for an update at where am I going with my life at Easter Dinner at grandma's lol!! :headache:

[Azure Kaito]

Hey anyone know if Disney supplies our shirt and pants for the work place or no? I am just so confused by their guides. They make no sense. Anyone help?

[Feigned]

Yes, Its back up so I just finished my application and called in for my phone interview. I'm schedule for Friday morning at 10:30 with Linda!! I'm a little nervous, but so exited! I usually sleep in on Fridays since I dont have school those days, so I'll have to get up early so I dont sound tired. lol Hopefully I'll find out something before my spring break which is the last week of the month. And more importantley have something to tell the fam when they beat me for an update at where am I going with my life at Easter Dinner at grandma's lol!! :headache:


Good luck! :D

[MickeyD's]

If you all didn't notice, the acceptance system is online and working again for those of you who already got your letters but I think there is still a problem with the Roommate system, I can't login.

Yeah, I went and finally confirmed my date (May 23) and everything. I'm having the same problem with that roommate selection thing though. I assumed it was because they need a day or two for my payment to go through but I don't know.

As for that question I saw about the work clothes, I believe I read somewhere that they provide you your 'costume' up to five per month (or week) that you can have cleaned and stuff like that. I could be wrong though.

[Azure Kaito]

Alright, I don't think it is the payment thing. I have made my payment via Credit Card and immediately received a receipt. It is telling me that I can't be selected for my roommate at the moment because it is not 2 to 4 weeks before the start date...

ZOMG 76 days 5 hours 57 minutes and 56 seconds till Disney!

EDIT:

Any alumni have an old paycheck stub that they could scan and upload? I just want to see exactly what it tells you so I can prepare an excel sheet. If you could that would be great, *bleeping personal stuff is good*. Thanks!

[khancock]

Hey anyone know if Disney supplies our shirt and pants for the work place or no? I am just so confused by their guides. They make no sense. Anyone help?

Yeah- you accepted, right?
There is info about your costume in the log in area.

[Joanna71985]

Hey anyone know if Disney supplies our shirt and pants for the work place or no? I am just so confused by their guides. They make no sense. Anyone help?

Yes, the costume for work is provided.

[Azure Kaito]

Ok, so what we wear when at work is covered but they also talk about a Business Attire? Assuming that we need to purchase that ourselves before we get there right?

*I am driving down this weekend to make sure I know my way so I don't get lost*

[MickeyD's]

Ok, so what we wear when at work is covered but they also talk about a Business Attire? Assuming that we need to purchase that ourselves before we get there right?

*I am driving down this weekend to make sure I know my way so I don't get lost*


You need that kind of attire for Traditions when you first arrive, I believe. Also, they hold a dance and other things, so you might want some nice clothes and/or a suit. I'm bringing both just to be covered.

[Azure Kaito]

Thanks.

:P My mother is so psycho because she is going to be come down with me to get me settled in. XD

[MickeyD's]

I definitely know what that's like. My mom did that for me when I moved into a dorm for college last year. I got so made fun of with the bath mats she put down and the other things girls do to make stuff guys dont care about look nice.

Whatever you do don't let her go decorating crazy. Just talk her into giving you some money to decorate yourself, which of course you go spend at Taco Bell or something like I did.

[Azure Kaito]

Oh god, Taco Bell. *drool*

Yea, I hope she won't do that. On May 23rd we are getting up at 530 and then leaving at 630 to get there at 9AM.

75 more days!

[sweet maxine]

***********

[jmt0158]

When I went to my presentation on campus, one of the alumni said that the custodial position was her favorite job. She had tried a few other positions and said the custodial position was the most fun because you were able to walk around the park and interact with guests. You will be cleaning, but you will also be helping guests find their way around the park. The name does not sound that appealing, but that position allows you to have to most freedom in the park. You are lucky you got accepted, I would not pass this offer up because of the position title. Disney is a remarkable company, and will teach you so much more than how to empty a trash can. You will meet many people, and have an experience that will be remembered for the rest of your life. Just look at the positive side of this opportunity! I am sure you won't regret it.
I am currently waiting for my pending application to process through its final stage. I will be so grateful if I am accepted, no matter which position I receive. Hopefully you make the right decision. Best of Luck!!

Anxiously waiting,
Jenn

[jmt0158]

I really need your input to help me make my decision. I have been accepted to the Disney College Program as custodial, but I am unsure wether to do it or not. Since I'll be spending five months cleaning I am worried that I may become bored and wish that I was back in school taking classes. I really just did this on a whim and it worked out and I am excited just reluctant because it is such a big decision.

I was hoping you might give me some encouragement and the pros and cons (if there are any) of the disney college program. I really need some help.

When I went to my presentation on campus, one of the alumni said that the custodial position was her favorite job. She had tried a few other positions and said the custodial position was the most fun because you were able to walk around the park and interact with guests. You will be cleaning, but you will also be helping guests find their way around the park. The name does not sound that appealing, but that position allows you to have to most freedom in the park. You are lucky you got accepted, I would not pass this offer up because of the position title. Disney is a remarkable company, and will teach you so much more than how to empty a trash can. You will meet many people, and have an experience that will be remembered for the rest of your life. Just look at the positive side of this opportunity! I am sure you won't regret it.
I am currently waiting for my pending application to process through its final stage. I will be so grateful if I am accepted, no matter which position I receive. Hopefully you make the right decision. Best of Luck!!

Anxiously waiting,
Jenn

[zada82]

I really need your input to help me make my decision. I have been accepted to the Disney College Program as custodial, but I am unsure wether to do it or not. Since I'll be spending five months cleaning I am worried that I may become bored and wish that I was back in school taking classes. I really just did this on a whim and it worked out and I am excited just reluctant because it is such a big decision.

I was hoping you might give me some encouragement and the pros and cons (if there are any) of the disney college program. I really need some help.

I definately had to write you back on this one. First of all, if it is only the position that you are worried about, I think you could probably talk to your recruiter about that. As far as the Disney Experience and whether it is worth it, DEFINATELY!!!!!!!! I think some of my most memorable moments have been with the custodial cast members. Retail, food service, attractions, transportation, etc. are busy as bees the whole day. There have been so many times that I have asked questions to the custodials (because they are always around and more than happy to chat) , and we would end up in long, interesting conversations about Disney parks, history, events, and many other things. I have even had some who had lots of Jokes to tell and trivia to ask. One of the most important jobs of the custodial is to entertain and educate the guests. The only reason I did not select that position is because I have a very weak stomach and you do occasionally have to clean a trash can. I think you just have cold feet and are a little worried about all of the changes you might have to experience. I can't speak for everyone, but MOST of the students who have taked part in the program have had some sort of positive experience. Maybe it was the school credit, or the guests, or the apartment activities, or the lifelong friends and memories that they acquired, but they would not trade what the learned for anything in the world. Also, most that I have talked to either came back for a second time in the college program, later applied for the professional internships, or came back to be with Disney permanently because of their experience with the college program. I hope I at least helped you to see what it could be for you so that you can better decide if this is the right decision for you. Good luck and hope to see you there!!!!!!!

[MickeyD's]

So I just finished doing the Roommate Matching thing and apparently they really do want you to wait until at least 4 weeks before you leave. I'm the type of person who needs to do everything while I'm thinking about it and can or else I'll forget later, so I went ahead and did it thinking they'd just match me with someone else who did it early.

Not so. They didn't inform me whether or not I'd have to redo the thing later though. They gave me the option to redo, but they didn't say if I'd need to. I guess I'll just have to wait until 4 weeks before, which at this rate seems like forever from now....

I did notice they asked if you knew someone already in the program the give you the option to list their applicant number so they can match you together. That'd be pretty neat if I actually knew someone though....

Anyone else try the Roommate Matching thing yet?

[Feigned]

I didn't try it yet. I am hoping to find a roommate beforehand to use their applicant number. I think that might be the best way, since the roommate notification thing only asks 4 questions... and I don't know if I want to be mathed based off of that.

If you go to the LJ community I run, we have a roommate search survey where you can try to find someone to room with based on a whole bunch of different things (age, room size preference, arrival date & program, tidy/messy, etc)- http://community.livejournal.com/wdwcpfall07/ . :D Good luck with getting a roommate, no matter which you decide to do.

[igo4yellin]

I can confirm that custodial is pretty much the best job. I was a custodian at Downtown Disney for Fall 06.

My days consisted of walking around, interacting with guests, and pin trading.

Best job in my life.

My roomates were so jealous - they actually had to do work!

[Disneygirl3919]

When I went to my presentation on campus, one of the alumni said that the custodial position was her favorite job. She had tried a few other positions and said the custodial position was the most fun because you were able to walk around the park and interact with guests. You will be cleaning, but you will also be helping guests find their way around the park. The name does not sound that appealing, but that position allows you to have to most freedom in the park. You are lucky you got accepted, I would not pass this offer up because of the position title. Disney is a remarkable company, and will teach you so much more than how to empty a trash can. You will meet many people, and have an experience that will be remembered for the rest of your life. Just look at the positive side of this opportunity! I am sure you won't regret it.
I am currently waiting for my pending application to process through its final stage. I will be so grateful if I am accepted, no matter which position I receive. Hopefully you make the right decision. Best of Luck!!

Anxiously waiting,
Jenn


Hi Jenn-
You know how you mentioned your status was "pending"...are you going to be doing an audition for a character performer in a few weeks? This is my best guess why you might be "pending" rather than already accepted. They'll probably tell you one way or the other after the audition so that they can tell you what role you have at the same time. Just a thought. Any one else have any ideas?
When I went to my presentation on campus, one of the alumni said that the custodial position was her favorite job. She had tried a few other positions and said the custodial position was the most fun because you were able to walk around the park and interact with guests. You will be cleaning, but you will also be helping guests find their way around the park. The name does not sound that appealing, but that position allows you to have to most freedom in the park. You are lucky you got accepted, I would not pass this offer up because of the position title. Disney is a remarkable company, and will teach you so much more than how to empty a trash can. You will meet many people, and have an experience that will be remembered for the rest of your life. Just look at the positive side of this opportunity! I am sure you won't regret it.
I am currently waiting for my pending application to process through its final stage. I will be so grateful if I am accepted, no matter which position I receive. Hopefully you make the right decision. Best of Luck!!

Anxiously waiting,
Jenn

[igo4yellin]

There will be a nightly AIM chat for us to discuss the college program. Invite yourself to chatroom "wdwcpfall07" to join.

You can also IM me directly at screen name "igo4yellin" if you have any questions about the college program experience. I have extensive knowledge about being a custodian for Disney.

[packwingfn]

The reason why I chose custodial was because of the freedom and guest interaction that you receive. I'm sure there will be some bad moments but the feeling of doing your own thing as long as you get your job done as been something I've been doing for my 6 years of work and I'm looking foward to continuing it again in Disney.

[khancock]

... I went ahead and did it thinking they'd just match me with someone else who did it early.

Not so. They didn't inform me whether or not I'd have to redo the thing later though. They gave me the option to redo, but they didn't say if I'd need to. I guess I'll just have to wait until 4 weeks before, which at this rate seems like forever from now....

I read your message earlier and was just looking over this new info with my friend (hi stacey) who is doing the program this fall.

It has this in the FAQs.

I've completed the profile. Now what do I do?
About four weeks prior to your arrival date, we will attempt to match you with another participant who meets the basic requirements - same gender, both over 21 years of age or both under 21, and same arrival and departure dates.

We will send you an e-mail with your roommate's name and e-mail address. At that time, we encourage you to start getting to know each other! Please remember that this process is a pilot program, and we ask you to be flexible and patient and we work through the steps. We look forward to getting your feedback about the process later in your program.

They probably want to have more people in the system so they can get better matches.

Here is where I'm going. 100 people are on your arrival day so far. 50 are males and 50 are females. 25 females are over 21 and 25 are under.

So if they did the match now, they would have to put you with one of 24.

If they wait until closer to the arrival date, there is more people. More people allows better matches.

So let's say its 4 weeks out now and there are 600 people on your date. 300 are males. 300 are females. 150 are over 21. 150 are under.

Now you have 149 others that could be potential matches.

You have a much better chance of getting paired with someone who matches your "profile" with a group of 149 than with a group of 24.

[MickeyD's]

khancock that actually makes perfect sense. I just wish Disney would put it that way themselves because they hvae to know we're excited for this and to push signing up for a roommate this early....I guess it's nice to have your bases covered so you don't forget.

[Disneygirl3919]

So with the roommate matching program...do you get to put your housing preference (Chatham or Vista, number of roommates, etc) or is it totally random?

[Azure Kaito]

From my noobie knowledge of when you arrive, they will most likely ask you what you want or if they don't you could ask for it, I hear they try to fill Vista up before going to Chatham but I do think you can specify at Check-In.

[Feigned]

So with the roommate matching program...do you get to put your housing preference (Chatham or Vista, number of roommates, etc) or is it totally random?

There are only 4 questions to answer.

If you would prefer 1-2 or 3-4 bedrooms.
A state you would prefer your roommate to be from.
A hobby off of a short list.
Your favorite type of music.

You will be matched with someone who is also the same sex, age (either over or under 21), and has the same arrival/departure date combo.

[Joanna71985]

From my noobie knowledge of when you arrive, they will most likely ask you what you want or if they don't you could ask for it, I hear they try to fill Vista up before going to Chatham but I do think you can specify at Check-In.

I don't know if that's true. Both times when I checked in, I was able to get Chatham. So I don't think it matters.

[MickeyD's]

Azure how did your trip down to the park/site go, if you don't mind me asking? Did you get lost like you thought you would? Or did you not go?

[Azure Kaito]

The trip went well. Took about 3 hrs to get to it (30 mins longer than expected). I went down there and got as close as I could to the Vista Apts. Looks peaceful from the outside. ^^

[MsTinkerChele]

Hi everyone! i watched the e-presentation today and am calling to set up an interview tomorrow. When is the dealine to apply for the fall cp program?

[Sleeping Beauty415]

Hey everyone!!

I just got my acceptance letter!! Fall 07- Full Service food and beverage. My packet says that it will be something like a hostess job. Does anyone know someone who did this role or know anything about how it is?

I am so excited!!!:goodvibes

[Joanna71985]

Hey everyone!!

I just got my acceptance letter!! Fall 07- Full Service food and beverage. My packet says that it will be something like a hostess job. Does anyone know someone who did this role or know anything about how it is?

I am so excited!!!:goodvibes

Congrats! I never did FSFB, but it sounds good. I do know you will be at one of the sit-down resturants on property.

[mickeymom629]

My son just got his acceptance letter earlier this week! He is in merchandising. The letter arrived just about 2 weeks after his telephone interview (he goes to school in PA). His college advisors told him that the CP at Disney would be a great thing to put on a job resume. Now he is waiting to hear from his advisors how many credits from the CP will be able to be accepted, because he really can't afford to take a semester off from school. Anyone else in merchandising?

[Evil Princess]

My son just got his acceptance letter earlier this week! He is in merchandising. The letter arrived just about 2 weeks after his telephone interview (he goes to school in PA). His college advisors told him that the CP at Disney would be a great thing to put on a job resume. Now he is waiting to hear from his advisors how many credits from the CP will be able to be accepted, because he really can't afford to take a semester off from school. Anyone else in merchandising?

I was in Merchandise during Fall 06. Personally it wasn't for me, as I left my retail days in high school and vowed never to return (haha) but it wasn't terrible. I loved my college program, and I miss it terribly ever single day.

[mickeymom629]

Evil Princess - what was your job in Merchandising? Did you take classes and earn credits? I'm also curious what your college major is.

I know what you mean about retail. I worked in the Disney Store for 5 years. I did enjoy it for the most part, especially working for Disney and meeting most of the guests, but the hour (nights and weekends) and constantly changing schedules were not too appealing.

[Joanna71985]

My son just got his acceptance letter earlier this week! He is in merchandising. The letter arrived just about 2 weeks after his telephone interview (he goes to school in PA). His college advisors told him that the CP at Disney would be a great thing to put on a job resume. Now he is waiting to hear from his advisors how many credits from the CP will be able to be accepted, because he really can't afford to take a semester off from school. Anyone else in merchandising?

I did merchandise Spring 2005 (with extension over the summer). It really is a good program to do (I have done it twice now). When I did merchandise, I mostly worked the registers, though I did do stocking every now and then. My main area of work was Fantasyland at MK, though I was also sent to work in Liberty Square, Adventureland, and Main Street. I have also worked in the Disney Store for 2 months.

[MickeyD's]

The trip went well. Took about 3 hrs to get to it (30 mins longer than expected). I went down there and got as close as I could to the Vista Apts. Looks peaceful from the outside. ^^

Peaceful on the outside, crazy on the outside. I bet it's gonna be just like my dorm.

I'm already thinking about how I'm supposed to make room for 7 months worth of stuff in just a backback, carry on bag and big luggage bag.

[wissa05182]

I'm already thinking about how I'm supposed to make room for 7 months worth of stuff in just a backback, carry on bag and big luggage bag.

For most airlines, you can check 2 suitcases.

[caseface297]

Just got back from the Boston audition! There were about 40 people there and about 10 made it through to the advanced dance section. I made it, but there's no telling what that will mean... so let's hope I hear soon!

[Feigned]

Congrats!

Any experiences to share? More details? :)

[Sehsun]

Just got back from the Boston audition! There were about 40 people there and about 10 made it through to the advanced dance section. I made it, but there's no telling what that will mean... so let's hope I hear soon!

Congratulations for making it to the advanced dance section - lucky! Hope you hear back very soon. :)

[BelleChick]

Just got back from the Boston audition! There were about 40 people there and about 10 made it through to the advanced dance section. I made it, but there's no telling what that will mean... so let's hope I hear soon!

What was the advanced section like...what types of dance steps did you have to perform...was it more ballet technique, jazz, or a combo of both? Also it says to wear tennis shoes...but can you wear your dance shoes if you want? I go for my audition Sunday...so any info you have would be great!

[Joanna71985]

Just got back from the Boston audition! There were about 40 people there and about 10 made it through to the advanced dance section. I made it, but there's no telling what that will mean... so let's hope I hear soon!

Wow! That's pretty good. How did it go?

And just want to ask- do you know the names of the people running the audition? Like the dance cheoreogopher (?), ect?

[pjstevens]

I am so excited. :goodvibes My daughter accepted the invitation to do the college program. She'll be going September 5th until January 4th. She is in the quick-service food & beverage. This will be a long time away :sad2: (she goes to school 20+ miles from home, so she's home one evening a week or so). I am so excited for her, but for us too!!! :cheer2: We are going to go visit her near the holidays (but hopefully during the slower party - early December).

[Joanna71985]

I am so excited. :goodvibes My daughter accepted the invitation to do the college program. She'll be going September 5th until January 4th. She is in the quick-service food & beverage. This will be a long time away :sad2: (she goes to school 20+ miles from home, so she's home one evening a week or so). I am so excited for her, but for us too!!! :cheer2: We are going to go visit her near the holidays (but hopefully during the slower party - early December).

How exciting! Tell her congrats. I was the same way for mine. It was my first time really away from home.

[pjstevens]

How exciting! Tell her congrats. I was the same way for mine. It was my first time really away from home.

Thanks Joanna,

I think she's been reading the boards (i got her hooked on the freebie board). I have enjoyed your informative posts. Thanks for sharing all the info.

[caseface297]

The choreographer was Gene, and the casting director was Serouya. It was just the two of them; they said Pittsburgh was their next stop. They were really wonderful.

Bellechick- You can definitely bring dance shoes. Dance sneakers would be best, although there were several people in regular jazz shoes. One girl wore character shoes, and although I admired her bravery, they weren't really necessary.

The advanced dance combination was short; only 4 counts of eight. There wasn't really any straight ballet technique in the audition, except maybe the very beginning of the advanced combo. For that, though, they made it very clear that they had seen that we had training and were able to move, and they were really looking for performance and facework. Overall, the dance combinations consisted of the musical theater and jazz styles you see in shows throughout the park.

I was really excited to make it to the advanced section (it's been 4 years since my many years of dance training, so it's nice to see I can still move haha), but I have to say, I don't really know how much it mattered. I mean, after all, they're not really looking for professional dancers here. I'd say the animation exercise during the main audition is probably the most important part. And of course, height plays a key role.

Good luck during your audition!
And thanks to everyone who wished me well...I'll let you know as soon as I find out!

[Joanna71985]

The choreographer was Gene, and the casting director was Serouya. It was just the two of them; they said Pittsburgh was their next stop. They were really wonderful.

Bellechick- You can definitely bring dance shoes. Dance sneakers would be best, although there were several people in regular jazz shoes. One girl wore character shoes, and although I admired her bravery, they weren't really necessary.

The advanced dance combination was short; only 4 counts of eight. There wasn't really any straight ballet technique in the audition, except maybe the very beginning of the advanced combo. For that, though, they made it very clear that they had seen that we had training and were able to move, and they were really looking for performance and facework. Overall, the dance combinations consisted of the musical theater and jazz styles you see in shows throughout the park.

I was really excited to make it to the advanced section (it's been 4 years since my many years of dance training, so it's nice to see I can still move haha), but I have to say, I don't really know how much it mattered. I mean, after all, they're not really looking for professional dancers here. I'd say the animation exercise during the main audition is probably the most important part. And of course, height plays a key role.

Good luck during your audition!
And thanks to everyone who wished me well...I'll let you know as soon as I find out!

I know Gene! He is really nice.

And I don't know if I asked you this, but how tall are you?

[Joanna71985]

Thanks Joanna,

I think she's been reading the boards (i got her hooked on the freebie board). I have enjoyed your informative posts. Thanks for sharing all the info.

Aww, thank you.:goodvibes

[Sehsun]

caseface297,
Thank you for your very informative post regarding your audition! I have copied & pasted it and saved it in my Disney CP related emails folder. :)

[hudie1311]

The choreographer was Gene, and the casting director was Serouya. It was just the two of them; they said Pittsburgh was their next stop. They were really wonderful.

Bellechick- You can definitely bring dance shoes. Dance sneakers would be best, although there were several people in regular jazz shoes. One girl wore character shoes, and although I admired her bravery, they weren't really necessary.

The advanced dance combination was short; only 4 counts of eight. There wasn't really any straight ballet technique in the audition, except maybe the very beginning of the advanced combo. For that, though, they made it very clear that they had seen that we had training and were able to move, and they were really looking for performance and facework. Overall, the dance combinations consisted of the musical theater and jazz styles you see in shows throughout the park.

I was really excited to make it to the advanced section (it's been 4 years since my many years of dance training, so it's nice to see I can still move haha), but I have to say, I don't really know how much it mattered. I mean, after all, they're not really looking for professional dancers here. I'd say the animation exercise during the main audition is probably the most important part. And of course, height plays a key role.

Good luck during your audition!
And thanks to everyone who wished me well...I'll let you know as soon as I find out!

Mines today in Pittsburgh!!!!!!! ;)

[Sehsun]

Mines today in Pittsburgh!!!!!!! ;)

By the time you read this, you will probably be done with the audition (I saw that it was at 11:00 AM).....so I hope it went well!!

:cheer2: :banana: :dogdance:

[caseface297]

I know Gene! He is really nice.

And I don't know if I asked you this, but how tall are you?

I'm about 5 feet and 3/4....kind of an awkward height because I'm just past the 5'0 mark and still wayyyy too short for princesses =(
Breaks my heart a little. oh well... we'll see!

[Evil Princess]

Evil Princess - what was your job in Merchandising? Did you take classes and earn credits? I'm also curious what your college major is.

I know what you mean about retail. I worked in the Disney Store for 5 years. I did enjoy it for the most part, especially working for Disney and meeting most of the guests, but the hour (nights and weekends) and constantly changing schedules were not too appealing.

Sorry it took so long, I went home for the weekend.

I worked Merchandise in American Adventure in Epcot, so basically we did stock, we rotated positions (the outside carts, kiosk, inside the manner) and worked the register, straightened out the store. We also did Kidcot, which was my absolute FAVORITE position. I love working with kids.

My major is psychology, and I didn't take classes down there, which I'm happy about. Yes, I wound up graduating a semester later, but with the work schedule I had, I don't think that I could have possibly had a social life in Florida with school work after those long work hours.

[MickeyD's]

Does anybody know if they have some way to get to the Vista place from the airport? Like a shuttle service or something?

I'm probably gonna just chill out in the airport the night before so I don't have to check into a hotel for the night but I know some hotels are closer to Vista and might have shuttles.

[Joanna71985]

I'm about 5 feet and 3/4....kind of an awkward height because I'm just past the 5'0 mark and still wayyyy too short for princesses =(
Breaks my heart a little. oh well... we'll see!

Actually, that's a really good height! I'm so jealous. I'm 5'2-5'3, and I wish I was shorter.:guilty:

[pjstevens]

Mears provides a shuttle there for $19 (one way). http://www.mearstransportation.com/

Does anybody know if they have some way to get to the Vista place from the airport? Like a shuttle service or something?

I'm probably gonna just chill out in the airport the night before so I don't have to check into a hotel for the night but I know some hotels are closer to Vista and might have shuttles.

[BelleChick]

The choreographer was Gene, and the casting director was Serouya. It was just the two of them; they said Pittsburgh was their next stop. They were really wonderful.

Bellechick- You can definitely bring dance shoes. Dance sneakers would be best, although there were several people in regular jazz shoes. One girl wore character shoes, and although I admired her bravery, they weren't really necessary.

The advanced dance combination was short; only 4 counts of eight. There wasn't really any straight ballet technique in the audition, except maybe the very beginning of the advanced combo. For that, though, they made it very clear that they had seen that we had training and were able to move, and they were really looking for performance and facework. Overall, the dance combinations consisted of the musical theater and jazz styles you see in shows throughout the park.

I was really excited to make it to the advanced section (it's been 4 years since my many years of dance training, so it's nice to see I can still move haha), but I have to say, I don't really know how much it mattered. I mean, after all, they're not really looking for professional dancers here. I'd say the animation exercise during the main audition is probably the most important part. And of course, height plays a key role.

Good luck during your audition!
And thanks to everyone who wished me well...I'll let you know as soon as I find out!

Thanks so much for the info....it was exactly like you said! I too made it to the advanced round! I am sooooo excited!

[Sehsun]

Thanks so much for the info....it was exactly like you said! I too made it to the advanced round! I am sooooo excited!

Congratulations for making it to the advanced round! :jumping1:

[Joanna71985]

Thanks so much for the info....it was exactly like you said! I too made it to the advanced round! I am sooooo excited!


That's awsome! Did you have the same people, do you know? And how tall are you?

[BelleChick]

That's awsome! Did you have the same people, do you know? And how tall are you?

Thanks you guys! I did not have the same people, but they were still very nice. I am 66.7 inches tall....so a little over 5ft 6 1/2 in. They only picked 10 of us and everyone was about the same height as me, give or take 2 inches.

[Joanna71985]

Thanks you guys! I did not have the same people, but they were still very nice. I am 66.7 inches tall....so a little over 5ft 6 1/2 in. They only picked 10 of us and everyone was about the same height as me, give or take 2 inches.


Nice height!

[BelleChick]

Nice height!

Thanks!:blush:

[caseface297]

Thanks so much for the info....it was exactly like you said! I too made it to the advanced round! I am sooooo excited!

Awesome!

I'll be keeping my fingers crossed with you =)

[MickeyD's]

Mears provides a shuttle there for $19 (one way). http://www.mearstransportation.com/

Thanks pj. I went to the site and tried to put in destination. Not really sure which on to pick though. I'll figure it out though, I still have almost 2 months.

[khancock]

...tried to put in destination. Not really sure which on to pick though.

If you want to go to the check-in location, you only have one choice: Vista Way. Everyone checks in there. If someone lives in a different complex, they are taken there after checking in at Vista Way.

[MickeyD's]

If you want to go to the check-in location, you only have one choice: Vista Way. Everyone checks in there. If someone lives in a different complex, they are taken there after checking in at Vista Way.


Okay thanks. I saw Lake Buena Vista a few times but must have missed Vista Way Apts.

[caseface297]

Ok...just got the email today.
I'm going to be a Character Performer for Fall Advantage 2007!

Now I'm almost a little nervous....!

[Disneygirl3919]

Me too, Casefase!!! I am SOOOO excited!!!! Hope to see ya down there! :)

[Joanna71985]

Ok...just got the email today.
I'm going to be a Character Performer for Fall Advantage 2007!

Now I'm almost a little nervous....!

Me too, Casefase!!! I am SOOOO excited!!!! Hope to see ya down there! :)

Congrats to both of you. What height are you guys?

[sparkellyy]

anyone looking for a roommate Aug 27th!?
Female, under 21!! Vegetarian. =) :cutie:

[Sehsun]

Congratulations caseface and Disneygirl!!! How exciting!!

Now all we have to do is wait to get our packets in the mail. I emailed my support recruiter today, and he said that it should get here in 2-3 weeks. It's so hard to wait. :(

[crtarheels]

I have a quick question, I have a GPA of around 2.6 and attend a community college. What is this possibly that i will get turned down?

[Disneygirl3919]

Thanks, Sehsun! I am SOOOO thrilled!!! What exactly are in the packets? Do they tell us our arrival dates and stuff? Also...when do we find out who we get to be friends with? You're so lucky that you already know that you're going to be friends with Mickey!!! That is AWESOME! Love your "iMickey" icon, by the way!

Talk to ya soon! :)


Congratulations caseface and Disneygirl!!! How exciting!!

Now all we have to do is wait to get our packets in the mail. I emailed my support recruiter today, and he said that it should get here in 2-3 weeks. It's so hard to wait. :(

[Sehsun]

Thanks, Sehsun! I am SOOOO thrilled!!! What exactly are in the packets? Do they tell us our arrival dates and stuff? Also...when do we find out who we get to be friends with? You're so lucky that you already know that you're going to be friends with Mickey!!! That is AWESOME! Love your "iMickey" icon, by the way!

Talk to ya soon! :)

I am not exactly sure what is in the packets, but I'm sure it tells you about your role, what to prepare before you head down there, and more. Once we get them, we will be allowed to login to the website (yay!) and then choose our arrival date (what I am most eager to do next). I am not sure when we find out who we get to be friends with (other than what I was told) - maybe that info will be in the packet! :)

I'm glad you like my icon - please feel free to use it if you want. :)

If you are interested in the iDisney icons, PM me and I'll let you know where you can find some more (there is someone who spent a lot of time making them for others and does a fantastic job).

[Joanna71985]

If you have any questions about "friends" just let me know (probably in a PM would be best).