The Official Spring/Spring Advantage 2010 Thread!

[joepic]

Yes, it's early. It's very early. In fact, there's 314 days left until we can apply!

But this thread is for all the hopefuls who plan to apply for the Spring or Spring Advantage 2010 program, myself included. Maybe we can pass the time by chatting about our future plans for it! :thumbsup2

So who is planning to apply for the Spring 2010 program? If anyone, please post here! :goodvibes

[CLAYINCT]

I am planning on applying for the Spring 2010 CP! I am really excited, I've been waiting a while for this! What roles are everyone hoping to get?

[joepic]

I'm planning to apply for:

Hospitality
Transportation
Recreation
Maybe Merchandise.

I know those roles are selective, but hopefully I'll be well qualified.

[CLAYINCT]

Cool! Those roles seem like they would be fun, I hope you are able to get one of them.

I myself really want to be a Character Attendant, but if not, then my other choices will be Attractions and Merchandise.

[joepic]

Character Attendant is something I definitely want to try. Maybe in a later program though, I don't know.

I also may be interested in Lifeguarding.

I would rather have roles with early hours, that way I have the rest of the day to relax. I'm definitely more of a morning person.

[Joanna71985]

Character Attendant is something I definitely want to try. Maybe in a later program though, I don't know.

I also may be interested in Lifeguarding.

I would rather have roles with early hours, that way I have the rest of the day to relax. I'm definitely more of a morning person.

Well, you definitely get that with character attendant. 95% of the time I had morning shifts.

[joepic]

wow, awesome!

I just don't know if being a CA would be hard work. Was it hard work for you?
I like the idea of being in different parks, but would you only be in the parks?

[Joanna71985]

wow, awesome!

I just don't know if being a CA would be hard work. Was it hard work for you?
I like the idea of being in different parks, but would you only be in the parks?

To tell you the truth, it really isn't that hard. I love being with the characters. I have so much fun watching people meet their favorite characters.

And I love getting to work in all 4 parks. I love the variation. So far I have worked in all 4 parks, plus one resort (Fort Wilderness).

[joepic]

awesome! That sounds great. I think I'll add Character Attendant to my list. Which do you think I should take off?

I'd really like:

Hospitality
Transportation
Character Attendant

That seems very competitive though. If I apply early, what do you think my chances are of getting either three are?

If that seems out of reach, I think I'll knock transportation off and replace it with merchandise, and move it to the end of the list.

Hmmmm, what do you think?

[Joanna71985]

awesome! That sounds great. I think I'll add Character Attendant to my list. Which do you think I should take off?

I'd really like:

Hospitality
Transportation
Character Attendant

That seems very competitive though. If I apply early, what do you think my chances are of getting either three are?

If that seems out of reach, I think I'll knock transportation off and replace it with merchandise, and move it to the end of the list.

Hmmmm, what do you think?

I would keep all 3 (in fact, I would even add merchandise to the list). My recruiter says it's better to have more roles on your list.

And the earlier you apply, the better the chances to get one of your top roles.

[joepic]

Good Idea! thanks Joanna!

I'd really like any of those roles. I've been working at McDonalds for almost two and a half years and really just want to try something different. I know I'd do exceptionally well in QSFB.

I won't be applying until September... well, as soon as Spring applications open up.

I can't wait!

Any other recommendations?

[Joanna71985]

Good Idea! thanks Joanna!

I'd really like any of those roles. I've been working at McDonalds for almost two and a half years and really just want to try something different. I know I'd do exceptionally well in QSFB.

I won't be applying until September... well, as soon as Spring applications open up.

I can't wait!

Any other recommendations?

It would be up to you (whichever roles interest you). For me, I will be picking character attendant, attractions, and Photopass as my choices (and am considering adding FSFB and costuming). Character attendant because I have done it before (and wouldn't need to be retrained), attractions because I think it would be fun (and would love to work at Studios, or JC), Photopass because I love photography, and would love to do the other side of entertainment.

[joepic]

Wow that sounds good!
I'm just getting a little bit worried, because it seems like more people are not being accepted, and it's taking a long time for acceptance letters to come...

Hopefully I'll get in when I apply in September... it's all I've been thinking about for two years now!

[Joanna71985]

Wow that sounds good!
I'm just getting a little bit worried, because it seems like more people are not being accepted, and it's taking a long time for acceptance letters to come...

Hopefully I'll get in when I apply in September... it's all I've been thinking about for two years now!

Well, the earlier you apply the better your chances.:)

[joepic]

When did the Spring applications open up this year?

I believe it was late August, or am I wrong?

[Joanna71985]

When did the Spring applications open up this year?

I believe it was late August, or am I wrong?

It was either late Aug or early Sept.

[Zealous]

Oh yay! Lol. :goodvibes I'm glad I found this. I didn't think so many others would also be planning to go at the same time.

Anyone plan on doing the Spring Advantage? If so what roles do you hope to play?

[joepic]

Yes, I'm planning to apply for Spring Advantage. I will apply for

Hospitality
Transportation
Recreation
Full Service Food & Beverage
Merchandise
Maybe Attractions

You?

[Zealous]

Hospitality
Photographer
Attractions
Food Service
and maybe Vacation Planning.

=)

[joepic]

neat, maybe we'll see each other down there!

[joepic]

bump

[Disneylvrforever]

This is my 1st post on the CP part of the boards and I have so much to learn!

I really, Really, REALLY want to be a character performer! I think I'd be soooo much fun. I'm nervous just thinking about it already and this won't happen for another year. I've auditioned for parades at DLR before but w/ no such luck. I did make it past the first round for Block Party once, but was cut after. I have good dance experience & stage presence, but I'm super scared it's going to end like my past experiences. I hope the CP will be nice to me. :goodvibes

I have no idea what my back-ups will be yet. I need to look into it more. I think my DM has been on the CP site more than I have!

[joepic]

This is my 1st post on the CP part of the boards and I have so much to learn!

I really, Really, REALLY want to be a character performer! I think I'd be soooo much fun. I'm nervous just thinking about it already and this won't happen for another year. I've auditioned for parades at DLR before but w/ no such luck. I did make it past the first round for Block Party once, but was cut after. I have good dance experience & stage presence, but I'm super scared it's going to end like my past experiences. I hope the CP will be nice to me. :goodvibes

I have no idea what my back-ups will be yet. I need to look into it more. I think my DM has been on the CP site more than I have!

Hey don't be nervous! You've got time to think about it. We all have time to think about it. Just think, we're only one more program away! yay!!

[Joanna71985]

Hey Joe, just curious- did your sister go down for Fall 2008?

[joepic]

Hey Joe, just curious- did your sister go down for Fall 2008?

No, she didn't. She told her recruiter she wasn't able to do it, because she didn't want to fall behind with school.

Me and my sister are completely different people. I guess it just wasn't for her right now. Thanks for all your help when I needed it, I'm glad you remember! I'll be applying in September, so you don't need to worry about me!

[ashliejere]

Hey guys!! I'll be doing Spring Advantage too!! I'm getting re-excited for Disney. I was planning on going last year...but then my graduation stuff changed and I stopped planning.....now that I'm for sure going in the Spring...I get to start re-planning. I would love to do vacation planner. I've done merchandise at my college for a while now...so if nothing else...I'll sign up for that too. But, I want a change of pace.

[SweaterInJune]

My but you people plan early...hehe ;)

It will be the time of your life. I loved it so much, I'm moving back to go F/T in just a few days...

[joepic]

Nice! I can't wait. It seems that I may have to do the Fall Advantage instead, but we'll see. I hope not!

[SweaterInJune]

Fall Advantage 2009 or 2010? ...If it's the latter, I understand the disappointment...

[Joanna71985]

Nice! I can't wait. It seems that I may have to do the Fall Advantage instead, but we'll see. I hope not!

Oh wow! Why do you have to wait?

[joepic]

Oh wow! Why do you have to wait?

Looks like Fall Advantage 2010. My parents want me to complete a year of school before I start my CP. I'll just be applying for it 6 months later than Spring Advantage. It's a big disappointment, I know. I've been counting down for two years!

But we'll see, maybe I can change their minds.

[Joanna71985]

Looks like Fall Advantage 2010. My parents want me to complete a year of school before I start my CP. I'll just be applying for it 6 months later than Spring Advantage. It's a big disappointment, I know. I've been counting down for two years!

But we'll see, maybe I can change their minds.

Aww, that stinks. I would be disappointed (and hopefully you can change their minds).

[joepic]

Aww, that stinks. I would be disappointed (and hopefully you can change their minds).

Thanks! It's a huge disappointment, I'm glad you understand!

I wanted to do it right away, so I would have the chance to go seasonal, and also it would help me as I look for a professional internship afterwards.

It's alright though, It's not the worst that could happen. 6 Months more is a long time to wait though!

[Joanna71985]

Thanks! It's a huge disappointment, I'm glad you understand!

I wanted to do it right away, so I would have the chance to go seasonal, and also it would help me as I look for a professional internship afterwards.

It's alright though, It's not the worst that could happen. 6 Months more is a long time to wait though!

Oh yeah, I understand. My parents almost didn't let me do my first CP. They didn't think I was ready to go (it was after my first semester). Luckily I was able to convince them to let me do it.

[joepic]

Oh yeah, I understand. My parents almost didn't let me do my first CP. They didn't think I was ready to go (it was after my first semester). Luckily I was able to convince them to let me do it.

That's the exact reason why they won't let me do it after my first semester! How did you end up convincing them?

[Joanna71985]

That's the exact reason why they won't let me do it after my first semester! How did you end up convincing them?

A lot of pleading on my part. I showed them that I would be fine on my own. They also talked a lot with my recruiter, and also to one of my professors at school. They helped convince my parents that I would be fine.

I wish you all the best when it comes time to apply. Hopefully they will let you go too.:)

[joepic]

A lot of pleading on my part. I showed them that I would be fine on my own. They also talked a lot with my recruiter, and also to one of my professors at school. They helped convince my parents that I would be fine.

I wish you all the best when it comes time to apply. Hopefully they will let you go too.:)

Thanks! If not Spring 2010, then hopefully Fall for sure.

[Joanna71985]

Thanks! If not Spring 2010, then hopefully Fall for sure.

I know it would be hard to wait. But Fall is also a nice time to be down in FL. The holiday season is such an awsome time in the parks! And the parties are so much fun.

[joepic]

I know it would be hard to wait. But Fall is also a nice time to be down in FL. The holiday season is such an awsome time in the parks! And the parties are so much fun.

Yay! thanks Joanna! That just gives me another reason to look forward to doing it. Even if I need to wait another 6 months. I leaned towards the Spring program at first because I would be away for Christmas.

What did you do on Christmas in your programs?

[Joanna71985]

Yay! thanks Joanna! That just gives me another reason to look forward to doing it. Even if I need to wait another 6 months. I leaned towards the Spring program at first because I would be away for Christmas.

What did you do on Christmas in your programs?

I actually got Christmas off (which is very rare for CPs). But I ended up picking up a shift at the MK. I worked the castle show (Celebrate the Seasons), then extended into the Extra Magic Hour.

[DisneyDancin7]

Yay! I'm so happy I found this thread! When do applications begin for Spring 2010? When are they for Fall 2009?

[SweaterInJune]

Yay! I'm so happy I found this thread! When do applications begin for Spring 2010? When are they for Fall 2009?

Spring applications should open late August-early September and the Fall application opens, I believe, in February...



I was supposed to go down in Entertainment Spring '03, after my first semester, but I ended up waiting--which was partially great, and partially not. I ended up not getting to audition for Entertainment again prior to my CP in Spring '07(after graduation). I was a bit bummed, but I got to work at Kilimanjaro Safaris, which was incredible. I also met a handful of people who have become some of my absolute best friends of my life--they weren't around for '03, so that I believe is fate. The other thing that was a benefit was that by waiting until I graduated, I actually earned my degree--something I would NOT have done had I gone to WDW after my first semester. I wouldn't have finished, I would have stayed for sure.

The only major drawback I had by waiting until graduation is that I basically had no chance at a PI...(I almost wrote Advanced Internship there, which will really date my experience with this program...haha)

Good luck deciding!

[Joanna71985]

Yay! I'm so happy I found this thread! When do applications begin for Spring 2010? When are they for Fall 2009?

Applications for Fall 2009 should be up somewhere between late Jan and the first week of Feb. Then applications for Spring 2010 should go up around early Sept.

[aznshents]

Hey everyone,

I've been reading heavily on the CP program and I'm really excited about it. I want to apply for Spring 2010, but, of course, I have to talk to my advisor and my professors and then try to put together a convincing presentation for my parents to let me go.

My list:
Attractions
Vacation Planner
PhotoPass (but I don't really have experience in photography :/)
Character Attendant
Merchandise
Hospitality
Transportation

[ashliejere]

"The only major drawback I had by waiting until graduation is that I basically had no chance at a PI."


Why was that? I thought you could do the CP after you graduate and then immediately after do a PI. Right? I'm going to be doing my CP after I graduate and I want to try for a PI...it's one of the main reasons for doing a CP (not the only...but a good draw to doing a different internship/job after graduation..is the possibility of a PI). I know the PI's are hard to get...but are they next to impossible to get for someone who just graduated and did the CP?

[Joanna71985]

Why was that? I thought you could do the CP after you graduate and then immediately after do a PI. Right? I'm going to be doing my CP after I graduate and I want to try for a PI...it's one of the main reasons for doing a CP (not the only...but a good draw to doing a different internship/job after graduation..is the possibility of a PI). I know the PI's are hard to get...but are they next to impossible to get for someone who just graduated and did the CP?

If I had to guess, it's probably easier for someone who's still in school to be accepted for a PI, rather then someone who's finished with school.

[SweaterInJune]

"The only major drawback I had by waiting until graduation is that I basically had no chance at a PI."


Why was that? I thought you could do the CP after you graduate and then immediately after do a PI. Right? I'm going to be doing my CP after I graduate and I want to try for a PI...it's one of the main reasons for doing a CP (not the only...but a good draw to doing a different internship/job after graduation..is the possibility of a PI). I know the PI's are hard to get...but are they next to impossible to get for someone who just graduated and did the CP?

Well, let's just put it this way, all of my work(and I've been working since I was 13--I'm also a professional magician) has been in either guest service or entertainment and my record with Disney (and every job I've held) is spotless. I worked at Safaris which is, from what I was told, one of the most challenging CP positions, especially in attractions. I also graduated Cum Laude with a BFA in Theatre.

Anyhow, I applied for the PI's in Operations Management and Guest Relations...and also International Media Relations(I knew the last one was a long shot, but it really interested me. I wanted soooooo badly to do one of the others though. They didn't even interview me! :confused3 (I was crushed, to say the least, to see my dream slipping away without so much as an interview--nothing bothers me more than that when it comes to employment.)

What I'm trying to say is that I am more than qualified for either of those positions. But if you applying for a PI, following a CP immediately after graduation, you only get the one shot. If they find enough people before they get to your resume, you're out of luck, sadly.

Plus, Joanna is right in that they prefer their interns to be in school still and returning to school following the internship. I'm not sure why this is, but I've noticed this with others who have applied too... Granted, I'm not saying DON'T apply, I'm just wanting people to understand how incredibly difficult it may be.

. . .I then decided to extend my CP, and they left me in the same role and location, even though I asked for a transfer. I called the office, and spoke to an amazing CM and she looked at my record, apologized profusely, and offered me a transfer to any attraction in the parks. I chose GMR, which had been my first choice. Not a problem... She made the changes and I was scheduled for training! Then, sadly, I had a family emergency to deal with back home, and I had to decline my extension. How devastating!

After all had been dealt with back home, I was pretty miserable and moved to Bavaria, Germany to live as a magical au pair (a cross between Maria von Trapp and Mary Poppins) to an amazing German family for a year. I just returned late November, and I will arrive next Saturday to continue my Disney adventure, hopefully full-time. :goodvibes

[DisneyDancin7]

Applications for Fall 2009 should be up somewhere between late Jan and the first week of Feb. Then applications for Spring 2010 should go up around early Sept.

Thank you!

[Joanna71985]

Thank you!

You're welcome. :)

[joepic]

Well, let's just put it this way, all of my work(and I've been working since I was 13--I'm also a professional magician) has been in either guest service or entertainment and my record with Disney (and every job I've held) is spotless. I worked at Safaris which is, from what I was told, one of the most challenging CP positions, especially in attractions. I also graduated Cum Laude with a BFA in Theatre.

Anyhow, I applied for the PI's in Operations Management and Guest Relations...and also International Media Relations(I knew the last one was a long shot, but it really interested me. I wanted soooooo badly to do one of the others though. They didn't even interview me! :confused3 (I was crushed, to say the least, to see my dream slipping away without so much as an interview--nothing bothers me more than that when it comes to employment.)

What I'm trying to say is that I am more than qualified for either of those positions. But if you applying for a PI, following a CP immediately after graduation, you only get the one shot. If they find enough people before they get to your resume, you're out of luck, sadly.

Plus, Joanna is right in that they prefer their interns to be in school still and returning to school following the internship. I'm not sure why this is, but I've noticed this with others who have applied too... Granted, I'm not saying DON'T apply, I'm just wanting people to understand how incredibly difficult it may be.

. . .I then decided to extend my CP, and they left me in the same role and location, even though I asked for a transfer. I called the office, and spoke to an amazing CM and she looked at my record, apologized profusely, and offered me a transfer to any attraction in the parks. I chose GMR, which had been my first choice. Not a problem... She made the changes and I was scheduled for training! Then, sadly, I had a family emergency to deal with back home, and I had to decline my extension. How devastating!

After all had been dealt with back home, I was pretty miserable and moved to Bavaria, Germany to live as a magical au pair (a cross between Maria von Trapp and Mary Poppins) to an amazing German family for a year. I just returned late November, and I will arrive next Saturday to continue my Disney adventure, hopefully full-time. :goodvibes

Wow, that's really hard to hear for me. A PI is part of my dream with Disney. However, it won't discourage my aspirations... I hope to have a few CP's done before I apply for a PI.

[SweaterInJune]

Wow, that's really hard to hear for me. A PI is part of my dream with Disney. However, it won't discourage my aspirations... I hope to have a few CP's done before I apply for a PI.

No, by all means, that wasn't meant to discourage anyone!!! I just wanted to answer the question as to what makes a PI very difficult to obtain, directly following a CP, which directly followed graduation.

Good luck to everyone in their respective application processes!

[salvaXdana]

hey everyone!
just saying hi, and introducing myself. My name is Dana, im from Scranton, Pennsylvania. im not really new to the boards, but ive mostly been posting on fall 09 topics, until now!

I will be applying for fall 09- but as of right now im not sure that, if i got in, i would be able to accept because of things that have come up within my family.

therefore i will most likely be applying for spring 2010!! im excited either way, and i was just hoping to meet a few people who will be applying as well.:goodvibes

[joepic]

hey everyone!
just saying hi, and introducing myself. My name is Dana, im from Scranton, Pennsylvania. im not really new to the boards, but ive mostly been posting on fall 09 topics, until now!

I will be applying for fall 09- but as of right now im not sure that, if i got in, i would be able to accept because of things that have come up within my family.

therefore i will most likely be applying for spring 2010!! im excited either way, and i was just hoping to meet a few people who will be applying as well.:goodvibes

Welcome! My name is Joe, and I originally started this thread for the same reason... to meet people for Spring 2010, which I would apply for. However, things do change, and now I'm probably going to apply for Fall 2010. I'm still trying to convince my parents otherwise... but as of now, I'll be applying for Fall 2010.

[salvaXdana]

Welcome! My name is Joe, and I originally started this thread for the same reason... to meet people for Spring 2010, which I would apply for. However, things do change, and now I'm probably going to apply for Fall 2010. I'm still trying to convince my parents otherwise... but as of now, I'll be applying for Fall 2010.

awh! good luck joe! i hope you can convice them otherwise!!

[Narnia_citizen]

Is this for the Spring '10 Career Start Program? If not sorry... ;)

[PyxiiDustt]

Just wanted to drop in and say hi! I'm not sure if I'll be able to do Fall Advantage 09, so if I can't, I'm definitely applying for Spring Advantage 10.

[Joanna71985]

Just wanted to drop in and say hi! I'm not sure if I'll be able to do Fall Advantage 09, so if I can't, I'm definitely applying for Spring Advantage 10.

Welcome!! Where in NJ are you from? I live in Bergen County. :)

[PyxiiDustt]

Welcome!! Where in NJ are you from? I live in Bergen County. :)

Haha that's so cool, I go to school in Bergen, at Ramapo. I live in Mercer County though.

[Berlioz70]

"The only major drawback I had by waiting until graduation is that I basically had no chance at a PI."


Why was that? I thought you could do the CP after you graduate and then immediately after do a PI. Right?

I'm a little late to this thread... but this caught my eye! Yes - you can most definately graduate, do the CP and then a PI - that's what I did (I'm on my PI now). The thing to be aware of is program dates.

You can only be on a student program (CP, PI) for one consecutive year. So you can do the fall (Aug-Jan) into the first PI program (Jan-June) no problem. If you do the spring program you need to be aware of when your end date is, the second 6 month program typically starts at the beginning of July (but varies).

In most cases you cannot do an Advantage program into a PI - that's over a year. Exception is of course the specific PI. One PI I applied for ends in May, so I could have done Fall Advantage and been fine. However, the one I was offered ends in June, had I done Advantage then I couldn't have been offered this one. They asked me all about my CP program dates in my interview to make sure I wouldn't go over a year.

Also - you cannot leave a CP early to go to a PI, you need to complete your CP contract! These are all potential problems.

[joepic]

Is this for the Spring '10 Career Start Program? If not sorry... ;)

Surely! All Career Start hopefuls are welcome! It's more of both, since the two programs are closely related... CPs and CSs can both relate to the discussion.

[joepic]

I'm a little late to this thread... but this caught my eye! Yes - you can most definately graduate, do the CP and then a PI - that's what I did (I'm on my PI now). The thing to be aware of is program dates.

You can only be on a student program (CP, PI) for one consecutive year. So you can do the fall (Aug-Jan) into the first PI program (Jan-June) no problem. If you do the spring program you need to be aware of when your end date is, the second 6 month program typically starts at the beginning of July (but varies).

In most cases you cannot do an Advantage program into a PI - that's over a year. Exception is of course the specific PI. One PI I applied for ends in May, so I could have done Fall Advantage and been fine. However, the one I was offered ends in June, had I done Advantage then I couldn't have been offered this one. They asked me all about my CP program dates in my interview to make sure I wouldn't go over a year.

Also - you cannot leave a CP early to go to a PI, you need to complete your CP contract! These are all potential problems.


This is interesting! Thanks for the insight! I'm reading your blog and it is so exciting to see photos of your degrees! I can't wait until I can apply for the CP! I'll be looking forward to reading about your PI experiences throughout the coming months... good luck!! Thanks again!

[Joanna71985]

Haha that's so cool, I go to school in Bergen, at Ramapo. I live in Mercer County though.

Awsome! I go to Montclair State.

[PyxiiDustt]

Awsome! I go to Montclair State.

Oh, no way! That's so cool. Small world, isn't it?

[joepic]

Oh, no way! That's so cool. Small world, isn't it?

I'm from Long Island, and I thought I was the only one who was on these forums... there are a lot of Long Islanders here! It really is a small world. Not to mention I met two CMs who were from LI on my trip this past August.

[Joanna71985]

Oh, no way! That's so cool. Small world, isn't it?

It sure is! :)

[PyxiiDustt]

I'm from Long Island, and I thought I was the only one who was on these forums... there are a lot of Long Islanders here! It really is a small world. Not to mention I met two CMs who were from LI on my trip this past August.

You're not too far from us either, then. That's cool. You guys have facebooks?

[Joanna71985]

You're not too far from us either, then. That's cool. You guys have facebooks?

Sure do! Joanna Semsey, under Montclair State University.

[PyxiiDustt]

Sure do! Joanna Semsey, under Montclair State University.

I just friended you. I'm Hayley Fisk, Ramapo; jsyk lol.

[Joanna71985]

I just friended you. I'm Hayley Fisk, Ramapo; jsyk lol.

Got it. :)

[joepic]

You're not too far from us either, then. That's cool. You guys have facebooks?

Joe Piccininni, Bellport 2009.

[StaceyDarling!]

Hi!! My name is Stacey and I'm 17. Haha, it is early! (But secretly I wanted to start one of these too!) I am applying for Spring 2010... I'd rather be Fall, but I've been waiting to go for the WDWCP since 9th grade, and Spring is the first chance I have, and I guess, well, I'm getting IMPATIENT! :D

Haha.

I'm very excited, my friend Amanda is going down hopefully for Fall 2009 for CS. And what with her talking about it, it's making me even more excited/impatient for mine! lol.

I'll be going for CP. I'm thinking about Attractions, FSF&B, and Merchandise, I think. I'm not sure about Merchandise yet. But definitley the other too.


Whats everyone else applying for?


FACEBOOK: Stacey Galt, Chichester HS
(I think I have orange hair in it! haha. :D )

[StaceyDarling!]

Hospitality
Photographer
Attractions
Food Service
and maybe Vacation Planning.

=)


I am planning on going for Spring Advantage, too! :D

I'll be applying for
Attractions
FSFB
Merchandise

What types of attractions would you want to work on?

[StaceyDarling!]

Welcome! My name is Joe, and I originally started this thread for the same reason... to meet people for Spring 2010, which I would apply for. However, things do change, and now I'm probably going to apply for Fall 2010. I'm still trying to convince my parents otherwise... but as of now, I'll be applying for Fall 2010.

I'm sort of jealous! I really want to go down for Fall 2010, but I am just to impatient! But maybe, I'll go for advantage, and extend, or possibly go seasonal, and then go to WDW for my 2nd CP in Fall 2011!

I can't wait, I also have aspirations of working for the disney once I'm out of school, so therefore I also would like to get a PI! To be an imagineer would be completely awesome. But I need to do a little more research into it to make sure of what I major in, and how helpful it will be! I'm a little nervous of the whole idea of uprooting my life in Philadelphia, and taking it to Florida! :[ lol.

[joepic]

Hi!! My name is Stacey and I'm 17. Haha, it is early! (But secretly I wanted to start one of these too!) I am applying for Spring 2010... I'd rather be Fall, but I've been waiting to go for the WDWCP since 9th grade, and Spring is the first chance I have, and I guess, well, I'm getting IMPATIENT! :D

Haha.

I'm very excited, my friend Amanda is going down hopefully for Fall 2009 for CS. And what with her talking about it, it's making me even more excited/impatient for mine! lol.

I'll be going for CP. I'm thinking about Attractions, FSF&B, and Merchandise, I think. I'm not sure about Merchandise yet. But definitley the other too.


Whats everyone else applying for?


FACEBOOK: Stacey Galt, Chichester HS
(I think I have orange hair in it! haha. :D )

You're in the same situation as me! I discovered the CP in 9th grade and have been counting down ever since! I had my heart set on applying for Spring 2010 because it was the first chance I would have, but my parents want me to wait a year before starting.

Fall doesn't sound too bad - I was devastated when they told me. But it's only 6 more months to wait. I've already started my new countdown...

[StaceyDarling!]

You're in the same situation as me! I discovered the CP in 9th grade and have been counting down ever since! I had my heart set on applying for Spring 2010 because it was the first chance I would have, but my parents want me to wait a year before starting.

Fall doesn't sound too bad - I was devastated when they told me. But it's only 6 more months to wait. I've already started my new countdown...


Haha thats so awesome! Yeah, that really does suck! But six months shouldn't be that bad! Plus, with the friends you make here, some of us should be able to fill you in on some stuff and hopefully help you pass the time! haha. I can't decide which program to choose. I REALLY want Fall, but I kinda don't want to wait. But we'll see come Aug-Sept which I'll do!

Fall would be great because you get to be there for all these fun holidays, Christmas, Halloween, New Years, Thanksgiving! I would totally extend either program I went to! haha.

[joepic]

Haha thats so awesome! Yeah, that really does suck! But six months shouldn't be that bad! Plus, with the friends you make here, some of us should be able to fill you in on some stuff and hopefully help you pass the time! haha. I can't decide which program to choose. I REALLY want Fall, but I kinda don't want to wait. But we'll see come Aug-Sept which I'll do!

Fall would be great because you get to be there for all these fun holidays, Christmas, Halloween, New Years, Thanksgiving! I would totally extend either program I went to! haha.

That's so awesome! We're both in the same boat. If I were you, I'd wait for Fall. The Spring programs are always hot and busier... that's really the only disadvantage I can think of. Being an Imagineer was my dream since I first watched the documentary about Imagineers... some time back in elementary school.


I've mapped out my plans, and I hope to get at least two CPs before I apply for my PIs. I plan to apply for as many PIs as I can, and hopefully by the time I finish my 2nd CP, I'll have a PI. I don't want to jinx myself, so I'm trying my hardest not to get too excited.

Hopefully, after my PI, (if I get one, and if I finish it) I'll apply for associate internships, hopefully with Imagineering or the Studios.

I'm really having trouble with what I want to do ... I plan to get my masters degree, because that will definitely help me with any career. I originally wanted to go for computer science, because I know so much about them, but I took a class in 10th grade and hated it... that's not what I want to do all my life.

Maybe some type of engineering would be better for me - it also seems better suited for Imagineering.

You're right, it is a tough decision, but it's ultimately up to you. Please let me know what you decide!

PS - I'll add you on Facebook so we can keep in touch!

[StaceyDarling!]

That's so awesome! We're both in the same boat. If I were you, I'd wait for Fall. The Spring programs are always hot and busier... that's really the only disadvantage I can think of. Being an Imagineer was my dream since I first watched the documentary about Imagineers... some time back in elementary school.


I've mapped out my plans, and I hope to get at least two CPs before I apply for my PIs. I plan to apply for as many PIs as I can, and hopefully by the time I finish my 2nd CP, I'll have a PI. I don't want to jinx myself, so I'm trying my hardest not to get too excited.

Hopefully, after my PI, (if I get one, and if I finish it) I'll apply for associate internships, hopefully with Imagineering or the Studios.

I'm really having trouble with what I want to do ... I plan to get my masters degree, because that will definitely help me with any career. I originally wanted to go for computer science, because I know so much about them, but I took a class in 10th grade and hated it... that's not what I want to do all my life.

Maybe some type of engineering would be better for me - it also seems better suited for Imagineering.

You're right, it is a tough decision, but it's ultimately up to you. Please let me know what you decide!

PS - I'll add you on Facebook so we can keep in touch!



Awesome! I added you, haha. Yeah, my plans are pretty similar. I want to do as many CP's as I can and then get in 1 or 2 PI's. I plan on getting my MA's as well, so. haha.

I want to work as an Imagineer so badly, but I'm not sure that getting a degree in any of the fields that Imagineer is a part of is right for me though, because Imagineering would be the only job I'd want in any of those fields. Such as interior design, I'd get a major in that to design restaurants, attractions, parades and such, but I wouldn't want to be an interior designer in just general.

So I'll most likely go to school for Biology with a MA in teaching, and working for EPCOT or DAK, and then do some PI's and see if I can get my foot in the Imagineering door because I've worked for the Company, not just the parks. And see if that helps. But if not, I may Master in Creative Writing so I can do Imagineering. haha.

Still figuring that out. And I only have a couple months to do so. lol. But I definitlely want to do ImagiNATIONS! <3

[goodmorningirl]

Hey everyone! I have been wanting to do the college program since middle school and I am now a Soph. in college. My parents are not too happy with the idea of me doing the CP but I want to more than they could even know. So hopefully I am planning on doing the CP for Spring 2010. Thanks for making a place for us all to come and talk about this.

Also, I go to Ramapo too!

[joepic]

Hey everyone! I have been wanting to do the college program since middle school and I am now a Soph. in college. My parents are not too happy with the idea of me doing the CP but I want to more than they could even know. So hopefully I am planning on doing the CP for Spring 2010. Thanks for making a place for us all to come and talk about this.

Also, I go to Ramapo too!

Hello! Glad you're here. This is a great place to learn about the program and talk with those who have done it and will be doing it. I was originally going to apply for Spring 2010, but my parents want me to wait a year before applying. They always get in the way!! Fall 2010 is only 6 more months to wait, but I use the forum to pass the time.

[PyxiiDustt]

Hey everyone! I have been wanting to do the college program since middle school and I am now a Soph. in college. My parents are not too happy with the idea of me doing the CP but I want to more than they could even know. So hopefully I am planning on doing the CP for Spring 2010. Thanks for making a place for us all to come and talk about this.

Also, I go to Ramapo too!

Ah! No way! It's a small world, isn't it? Do you have facebook?

[goodmorningirl]

Yes I do. I saw your name a few posts back, I will friend you. :)

[MephamKickliner09]

Hello Everyone!!! my name is Samantha. even though im a senior in high school, i want to apply for the Spring 2010 college program. i put alot of thought into it and i really want to do it.

[joepic]

Hello Everyone!!! my name is Samantha. even though im a senior in high school, i want to apply for the Spring 2010 college program. i put alot of thought into it and i really want to do it.

Cool, same with me.

It looks like you're from Long Island!

[MephamKickliner09]

Cool, same with me.

It looks like you're from Long Island!

yea i am. lol i live in Bellmore. wat part of Long Island do u live in???

[joepic]

yea i am. lol i live in Bellmore. wat part of Long Island do u live in???

Wading River... Nice to meet you!

[MephamKickliner09]

Wading River... Nice to meet you!

Nice to meet you too!!!

[StaceyDarling!]

Hello Everyone!!! my name is Samantha. even though im a senior in high school, i want to apply for the Spring 2010 college program. i put alot of thought into it and i really want to do it.


Hey! I'm Stacey! I'm in the same boat as you as well! Hope you get to apply! I can't wait! Spring 2010 can't get here fast enough! What are you going to school for?

[MephamKickliner09]

Hey! I'm Stacey! I'm in the same boat as you as well! Hope you get to apply! I can't wait! Spring 2010 can't get here fast enough! What are you going to school for?

im going for computer graphic design. what about you???

[Meg13]

Hi all! I've been roaming around the College Board for a while since I found out about the CS, and I've just found this thread! My name is Amber, and I'm 17, a junior in high school. I plan to do the Spring 2010 CS. My parents have finally consented to let me do it, so I'm finding out as much info as I can!

[joepic]

Congratulations! I can't wait until I can apply. I started this thread because I was going to apply for Spring 2010. However, my parents want me to at least complete a year of school first... I don't know why.

So we'll see what happens. I'm hoping for Spring 2010.

[Meg13]

Congratulations! I can't wait until I can apply. I started this thread because I was going to apply for Spring 2010. However, my parents want me to at least complete a year of school first... I don't know why.

So we'll see what happens. I'm hoping for Spring 2010.

Thanks! I'm completely ecstatic! But I'm sorry they want you to wait; hopefully you can convince them otherwise. I think my parents' attitudes are as long as I come home occasionally - enough to finish college - I'm good. ;) It's good to be understood.

Good luck convincing them to go with Spring!!! :thumbsup2

[joepic]

Thanks! I'm completely ecstatic! But I'm sorry they want you to wait; hopefully you can convince them otherwise. I think my parents' attitudes are as long as I come home occasionally - enough to finish college - I'm good. ;) It's good to be understood.

Good luck convincing them to go with Spring!!! :thumbsup2

Same with my parents. For some reason, they don't think I'll finish college... which is absurd.

[SweaterInJune]

Same with my parents. For some reason, they don't think I'll finish college... which is absurd.

Haha... so say you now... The program does tend to stop, severely-postpone, and relocate many college educations... You'll understand once you do it.

Not saying that you won't finish or won't want to, but it happens to many!!! :)

[joepic]

Haha... so say you now... The program does tend to stop, severely-postpone, and relocate many college educations... You'll understand once you do it.

Not saying that you won't finish or won't want to, but it happens to many!!! :)

Just don't tell my parents that.

[SweaterInJune]

Mum's the word ;)


Everyone's different though. A lot of people just transfer into UCF and do both school and Disney. It depends on the person though...

[mikelo]

Mum's the word ;)


Everyone's different though. A lot of people just transfer into UCF and do both school and Disney. It depends on the person though...

I'm so afraid that's going to happen to me! The thing is, I'm doing really well in school right now, and if I don't come back all the work that I've done will be for nothing! I planned my schedule from freshman year (I'm a sophomore now) so that I could have a semester off, double major, and still finish in 4 years. If I get too attached to Disney, I don't think I could still pull that off, haha.

[Meg13]

Yeah, I'm worried about being sucked into the Disney magic too soon, as well. I mean, I'm a ridiculous Disney addict, and once I get a taste of working at Disney, I'm not too sure I'll be able come back! :)

[StaceyDarling!]

im going for computer graphic design. what about you???

I'm going for biology. haha!

[joepic]

I'm actually not quite sure what I want to do yet.

I've wanted to do Computer Science - but I can't see myself programming all day. Graphic Design is something I've always wanted to do - I'm proficient with Photoshop and Illustrator... I think I might want to do some type of engineering.

I need to decide!!

[MephamKickliner09]

I'm actually not quite sure what I want to do yet.

I've wanted to do Computer Science - but I can't see myself programming all day. Graphic Design is something I've always wanted to do - I'm proficient with Photoshop and Illustrator... I think I might want to do some type of engineering.

I need to decide!!

what school(s) did u apply to????

[irishbay13]

Hey guys my name is Jessica and I live right outside of Pittsburgh Pa in a town called Tarentum. I applied 5 days ago for the Fall CP program and had my interview via phone on the 19th. However I am growing more and more worried by the amount of people who are getting rejected or pended. So if I do not get accepted for the fall I will be applying for the Spring Advantage, which I am thinking would be a better fit anyhow. I would love to get to meet some of you guys and hopfully we will all be able to chill in Disney next year! : )

[MegN42890]

I applied for fall and i was rejected so im hoping for spring or spring advantage-either one is fine... i cant wait to apply.. even though thats so far away ! lol

[joepic]

what school(s) did u apply to????

Stony Brook University, St. John's University, Temple University...
I've heard back from St. John's and Stony Brook.

Stony Brook doesn't offer credit for the CP, so I'll have to take a semester off for that...

[eeyore913]

Stony Brook University, St. John's University, Temple University...
I've heard back from St. John's and Stony Brook.

Stony Brook doesn't offer credit for the CP, so I'll have to take a semester off for that...

I went to St.John's for a semester and then transferred but it was a lot of fun while i was there haha!

I have applied for the fall/fall advantage, I'm a junior right now so if I dont get accepted then I might try to do some summer classes and graduate in dec 09 and then try for the spring following graduation...With the amount of rejection letters people have gotten I am very nervous. But to get out of CNY for the winter wouldn't be so bad but I really want the fall. Good luck to all of you spring applicants (when the time comes)

[disjordan]

i'm hoping to apply to sping 2010 but if that doesnt work i'm going to do fall 2010

[joepic]

i'm hoping to apply to sping 2010 but if that doesnt work i'm going to do fall 2010

Same with me.

[disjordan]

im really hoping one of them works. fall might make more sense as my best friend is getting marry june 2010 and she might kill me if i'm not there to be her maid of honor

[MaryPoppins86]

Looks like Fall Advantage 2010. My parents want me to complete a year of school before I start my CP. I'll just be applying for it 6 months later than Spring Advantage. It's a big disappointment, I know. I've been counting down for two years!

But we'll see, maybe I can change their minds.

i'm planning for FA 2010 as well. and for the same reasons why your parents want you to wait that long. for me i just want to do my first two semesters and get that over with. then come home and do another two semesters and do another CP and so. i want to do a lot of CP's like Joanna has (haha). i only just heard about this program june of last year. two months before i went down to wdw for vacation. i applied as a f/t CM while i was there. but i told them that i won't be available to work untill march 09. i still haven't heard from them though. that's ok for me. waiting to apply for a CP will be worth it. now i'm just waiting for my college application to arrive in the mail so i can fill it out.

I know it would be hard to wait. But Fall is also a nice time to be down in FL. The holiday season is such an awsome time in the parks! And the parties are so much fun.

that's another reason i'm waiting till fall rather than the spring program. i love the holidays. and i've always wanted to be in disney during those months. despite the huge crowds and stuff.

[joepic]

i'm planning for FA 2010 as well. and for the same reasons why your parents want you to wait that long. for me i just want to do my first two semesters and get that over with. then come home and do another two semesters and do another CP and so. i want to do a lot of CP's like Joanna has (haha). i only just heard about this program june of last year. two months before i went down to wdw for vacation. i applied as a f/t CM while i was there. but i told them that i won't be available to work untill march 09. i still haven't heard from them though. that's ok for me. waiting to apply for a CP will be worth it. now i'm just waiting for my college application to arrive in the mail so i can fill it out.



that's another reason i'm waiting till fall rather than the spring program. i love the holidays. and i've always wanted to be in disney during those months. despite the huge crowds and stuff.

Great! Welcome to the Disboards! You should join the Facebook Fall 2010 group.

[Hollsey]

I didn't know this group existed! I guess I'm oblivious hah.

My name's Holly, I'm from Northern Kentucky, and I definitely hope to do the Spring 2010 CP! My older sister did it in 2003 I think? She was in QSFB at the ice cream shop right by Rock N' Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror. I'm hoping to go for Attractions or Merchandizing though, so we'll see! I'm an English major right now (first year student, I graduated in 2008 from high school) and I'm also on Facebook! :upsidedow

[CptJackSparrowsGirl]

I'm trying for Spring 2010 and/or Fall 2010 :stitch2:

I've started a chat for aim/ichat--> WDWCPSpring2010 :chat:

I'm StitchsGirlKay on aim/ichat :chat:

If I'm not on aim/ichat, plz go ahead and chat without me ;)

[Aiden]

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[ashliejere]

Hey guys!!! I'm doing the 2010 Spring program (hopefully!) also.

I'm planning on applying for:

Costuming
BBB
Character Attendant
Merchandising

Possible:
Full Service FB
Hospitality
Vacation Planner

[MaryPoppins86]

Great! Welcome to the Disboards! You should join the Facebook Fall 2010 group.

thank you!
i'll look in on that facebook group.

[DisneyRah]

I'm Sarah! I currently go to the local community college in Ohio, & I'm 19 years old. I was originally going to apply for Fall 2009, but have recently decided for other reasons that Spring 2010 will work out better for me in the long run.

I'm applying for Attractions, Merch, FSFB, Hospitality, BBB, & Lifeguard. I might apply for Vacation Planner as well, but I'm not really fond of trying to "force" people to buy tickets and such. I also might apply for Recreation too!

I'm quite excited already, haha :)

[Meg13]

Hi, all you people new to the thread! :wave2:

[khristinel]

Well seeing how I didn't get accepted for Fall Advantage 09 I guess I'll be applying for Spring, because I really want to do this.

I'm definitely going to be applying the first day they let you.

[MaryPoppins86]

Well seeing how I didn't get accepted for Fall Advantage 09 I guess I'll be applying for Spring, because I really want to do this.

I'm definitely going to be applying the first day they let you.

sorry to hear that you weren't accepted for the FA 09 program. best of luck to you when you reapply!!!

[joepic]

Bump

[Dis-Wiz]

I'm applying for the Spring '10 CP!!! I am SOOO excited! My sister is down there now, and I am SO jealous!

I think I want to do attractions, but I'm not completely sure. I was thinking about recreation too.. I'll probably apply for attractions, recreation, and merchandise. And I've actually convinced my roommate to apply for the CP too, so I really hope we both get in!!

99 more days until our next trip down there, and then hopefully I'll be counting down to leaving for the CP!! :goodvibes

Good luck to everyone applying this summer!! :thumbsup2

[joepic]

I'm applying for the Spring '10 CP!!! I am SOOO excited! My sister is down there now, and I am SO jealous!

I think I want to do attractions, but I'm not completely sure. I was thinking about recreation too.. I'll probably apply for attractions, recreation, and merchandise. And I've actually convinced my roommate to apply for the CP too, so I really hope we both get in!!

99 more days until our next trip down there, and then hopefully I'll be counting down to leaving for the CP!! :goodvibes

Good luck to everyone applying this summer!! :thumbsup2

I hope to apply for those roles as well, along with Hospitality.

[Hollsey]

Is anybody applying for Spring Advantage Quarter? I don't know very much about how that works out compared to normal Spring/Spring Advantage :confused3

I was able to convince a really close friend of mine to go with me (It didn't take very much!) so now I hopefully will have a roommate! :yay: (She'll most likely be transferring schools to go to my school, so will that still work out if we have the same arrival date, right? We'll both be on the quarter system and such).

[Aiden]

Is anybody applying for Spring Advantage Quarter? I don't know very much about how that works out compared to normal Spring/Spring Advantage :confused3

I was able to convince a really close friend of mine to go with me (It didn't take very much!) so now I hopefully will have a roommate! :yay: (She'll most likely be transferring schools to go to my school, so will that still work out if we have the same arrival date, right? We'll both be on the quarter system and such).

Hey! I'm doing Spring Advantage Quarter as well! Even though I'm not a girl, it would be cool to arrive already knowing someone, lol. What part of Kentucky do you live in? I used to live in Danville when I was little... And a lot of my family lives in Lexington. :]

[Hollsey]

Hey! I'm doing Spring Advantage Quarter as well! Even though I'm not a girl, it would be cool to arrive already knowing someone, lol. What part of Kentucky do you live in? I used to live in Danville when I was little... And a lot of my family lives in Lexington. :]

Oh really? Yay! Another Spring Advantage Quarter person! :goodvibes

I'm from Northern Kentucky... Fort Thomas, actually. My brother goes to school in Lexington (he's at UK, hah), and I used to play soccer down there a lot. It's BEAUTIFUL! I love Lexington so much!

[Aiden]

Oh really? Yay! Another Spring Advantage Quarter person! :goodvibes

I'm from Northern Kentucky... Fort Thomas, actually. My brother goes to school in Lexington (he's at UK, hah), and I used to play soccer down there a lot. It's BEAUTIFUL! I love Lexington so much!

Me too! Lexington is such a cool place... I used to go to Lexington every summer, but my family got into a HUUUGE fight, so we don't go anymore. /: But, it's alright.

Oh yea, and my dad went to UK as well. That's pretty cool.

[MaryPoppins86]

Great! Welcome to the Disboards! You should join the Facebook Fall 2010 group.

i just joined the facebook fall 2010 group. i was seriously debading about signing up for facebook or not.

[maggie.groce]

Hey!
I am thinking about doing spring advantage too and I am a girl :) We should be roommates Hollsey!

[bittersk]

Working at disney has been a dream of mine for many many years. I was looking and i could still apply for the Fall 09 program but i'm not going to becasue i am going to be taking a vacation down there in the end of August and i would rather not miss my vacation to go and work... i work 2 jobs now and do school full time. Fall 2010 will definately be a time for me to apply.. is not this coming spring.

[MaryPoppins86]

Working at disney has been a dream of mine for many many years.

same here, well sort of. i've loved disney for years but never thought about working there till march of 08.

Fall 2010 will definately be a time for me to apply.. is not this coming spring.

i will be applying for the FA 2010 semester. hopefully we'll see each other down there.

[dove_]

Hi! I'm Katie... I usually frequent the wdwmagic boards, but there's not nearly as many CPers on there.

Applying for Spring (probably advantage) '10, of course. I was doing pretty good about not constantly thinking about disney (just went on a trip I planned with some friends over xmas break), but then the recruiters came to my school and I got bit by the bug again.... haha!

I'm from michigan, a zoology major, and hoping for an attractions position (safari, or the animal trails in DAK), or character attendant, merch... mostly anything but custodial and food (where all my experience currently is at).

I'm just getting all excited now and wishing I could apply.

[RyeCrimsonMoon]

I am applying for Spring 2010! I was suppose to be there this semester, but things didn't go well last semester so I quickly gave that up.

I would like to do either Attractions or Merchandise, but I'm fine with anything. Except for Ticketing and Guest Services, I've done that for 3 years and I really don't want to continue that path.

[joepic]

Nice to meet all of you! Welcome!

[Amanda_the_awesome]

Hi everyone.
I'm Amanda and I'm super excited to apply for the spring CP.
I am thinking about doing an audition for a character. Is there anyone else on here that is interested in doing this?
I am also from the Pittsburgh area of P.A is anyone else here from around that area?
I'm so excited:dance3:

[DisneyRah]

Is anyone ever in the chatroom on AIM yet?
If not, the chat name is WDWCPSPRING2010

:)

[DisneyRah]

bump :banana:

[Aiden]

So is anybody gonna be doing Spring Advantage Quarter?

[Toffy]

Ello everyone!!! My name is Toffy and I'm a Spring 2010/Spring 2010 Advantage hopeful! :D I am planning on applying with one of my friends (who will probably also be joining the boards soon). We actually first and formost will be applying for the CP at DLR, since we live in southern cali, but knowing how impossible it is to get in we're planning on also applying and getting excited about WDW's program too :]

[O_Jr71]

Hi, my name is Ashley. I'm thinkng about applying for spring 2010 and i know that the application comes out in september but does anyone know the exact date? thank you!!!!!

[KellBell89]

Hi im also a 2010 Srpring CP hopeful!! ive been wanting to do this for a while and im excited to apply! my brother works at disney part time and he absolutly loves it.

My choices are:
Merchandise
Character Attendant
Attractions
but my mind always changes!:goodvibes

[Joanna71985]

Hi, my name is Ashley. I'm thinkng about applying for spring 2010 and i know that the application comes out in september but does anyone know the exact date? thank you!!!!!

The application should go up late Aug/early Sept, and the school presentations will start in Sept. I don't think there is an exact date.

[SpectroMagic125]

Hi everyone, its Brittany. I just got rejected for the Fall 2009, so the only thing for me to do is apply for the Spring 2010 semester. I'm hoping that I really get in the second time around, because I will be applying with a friend this time, and I hope we both get in!:goodvibes

[DisneyLover0331]

hey every one! My name is Lauren and I am really really really excited to finally be applying to the CP. I will be applying for the Spring 2010 program at DL, and I am so so so so so nervous and excited... I just wish that I could apply already and figure out if I am accepted! I live in Arizona, and am just finishing up my sophmore year at Arizona State University. I am going to be applying for Attractions, and merchandise, and I'm sure a few others :) I am really enjoying reading every one's posts, and I hope that the application process goes well for every one... I already have my online application filled out even though I have to wait till Septemeber to actually send it in haha. Well thats all that I can think of for now even though I am sure that there is more that I could share haha. Talk to you all later :)

[KellBell89]

would it matter if i did then interview over the phone or in person?

[Joanna71985]

would it matter if i did then interview over the phone or in person?

It wouldn't matter. However, the majority of interviews are now done over the phone.

[london.coincidence]

Hey, I'm Nia. I hope to get the JC or GMR (one of my friends lives near Orlando and is one of the gansters) or merchandise.

[PetitePixy]

I'm sure someone has already posted the answer, but I must ask:
When does the time to start applying for Spring 2010 start? I believe I heard August?

[MaryPoppins86]

I'm sure someone has already posted the answer, but I must ask:
When does the time to start applying for Spring 2010 start? I believe I heard August?

yup. it comes out some time between late august/early september. not too far from now. i have to wait double the time for the fall 2010 apps.

[PetitePixy]

See, I will be graduating from College in August, so will I still be able to apply for Spring?
Why are you waiting till Fall 2010? (if you don't mind me asking)

[Joanna71985]

See, I will be graduating from College in August, so will I still be able to apply for Spring?
Why are you waiting till Fall 2010? (if you don't mind me asking)

No. You have to be currently a student during the semester before the CP. So in order to do Spring/SA 2010, you would have to be in school during the Fall 2009 semester.

[piratechick]

See, I will be graduating from College in August, so will I still be able to apply for Spring?
Why are you waiting till Fall 2010? (if you don't mind me asking)

You have to be enrolled/taking classes during the time you apply. Are you taking any classes in August before you graduate? If so, you can apply. You only have to be taking one class to be consider by Disney as a part-time student. Here is the requirements straight from the website:

1. Enrolled as a Full Time or Part Time Student and Taking Classes
Students must be currently enrolled and taking classes in a college or university in the United States and have completed at least one semester.

* Students who have not yet graduated from high school but have dual enrollment with a college are not eligible to apply.
* Those who have taken college courses, but are currently taking "time off" from school are not eligible to apply.
* College Freshmen may apply during their first semester of school to participate during their second semester. The Disney College Program can not serve as your first semester of school.
* College Seniors may apply for the program and participate immediately after graduation, but must be enrolled in school at the time of their interview.
* Graduate students may apply, however it is important to note that this program, and its educational components, are designed for undergraduates.

[PetitePixy]

Well...my last class is August 15, does that count?
Uggg, that just makes even more pressure to make it in this semester. :(

[piratechick]

Well...my last class is August 15, does that count?
Uggg, that just makes even more pressure to make it in this semester. :(

If they start interviewing for the Spring Cp before August 15th, then you can apply. You just have to still be in school when you apply. Good luck! Hope you can apply before you graduate!

[MaryPoppins86]

See, I will be graduating from College in August, so will I still be able to apply for Spring?
Why are you waiting till Fall 2010? (if you don't mind me asking)

i don't mind you asking at all. i'd go for spring 2010 if i want to but since i'm not such a big fan of school, i would rather get as much of it done before i apply for the college program.

[MaryPoppins86]

since i'm the one paying for my own education, my budget has kinda been tight on me. so instead of doing an actual major, i'm just going to take one or two classes starting fall. so in other words, i just might be applying with all you spring and spring advantage hopefulls.

[PetitePixy]

Ah, I see. That makes complete sense, and that was my original plan as well. But since I've been accpeted, my plans have completely changed. Now I will wait and get my AA after the program. Which means, I have to take 2 more classes in Spring of 2010 to get my AA, which will actually be good, if I decided to apply for an internship again.

[FlappyPaddle]

Hi guys!
My name's Craig, and I'm also hoping to do the CP in Spring 2010, as soon as I get the OK from my college advisor.

I was looking at either the Attractions or Transportation positions, does anyone have any other recommendations?

[Aiden]

Hi guys!
My name's Craig, and I'm also hoping to do the CP in Spring 2010, as soon as I get the OK from my college advisor.

I was looking at either the Attractions or Transportation positions, does anyone have any other recommendations?

I'm hoping to get into Spring 2010 as well!!
I've heard that the more roles you add = the better chance of you getting accepted into the program. So I'm going to be applying for a TON of roles! Lol.

[MaryPoppins86]

Ah, I see. That makes complete sense, and that was my original plan as well. But since I've been accpeted, my plans have completely changed. Now I will wait and get my AA after the program. Which means, I have to take 2 more classes in Spring of 2010 to get my AA, which will actually be good, if I decided to apply for an internship again.

in a way it does. doing an actuall AA degree would mean putting me back a semester or two if i did the program. but just taking one or two classes, it wouldn't matter. i won't have to worry about graduating on time or not. i'll go for an actual degree whenever i have my finances in order.

[MaryPoppins86]

I'm hoping to get into Spring 2010 as well!!
I've heard that the more roles you add = the better chance of you getting accepted into the program. So I'm going to be applying for a TON of roles! Lol.

i'll be doing the same thing. putting down as many roles i know i wouldn't mind doing.

[Aiden]

i'll be doing the same thing. putting down as many roles i know i wouldn't mind doing.

What do you plan on applying for?
This is what I'm going to put down:

Attractions
Bell Services/Dispatch
Concierge
Character Attendant
Full Service Food and Beverage
Hospitality
Main Entrance Operations
Merchandise
Recreation
Vacation Planner

I'm really hoping for Recreation though. It sounds like a lot of fun!!

[MaryPoppins86]

What do you plan on applying for?
This is what I'm going to put down:

Attractions
Bell Services/Dispatch
Concierge
Character Attendant
Full Service Food and Beverage
Hospitality
Main Entrance Operations
Merchandise
Recreation
Vacation Planner

I'm really hoping for Recreation though. It sounds like a lot of fun!!

in random order i'll be applying for these roles:

character performer
character attendant
fsfb
qsfb (backstage)
qsfb (onstage)
merchandise
attractions
costuming
housekeeping ~ this one is a maybe

but i'm really hoping for a character performer role.

[Joanna71985]

I'm hoping to get into Spring 2010 as well!!
I've heard that the more roles you add = the better chance of you getting accepted into the program. So I'm going to be applying for a TON of roles! Lol.

Yes, it does help. Just make sure you only pick roles you feel comfortable doing (you don't want to pick any you don't like, as you could wind up with that role).

[Aiden]

in random order i'll be applying for these roles:

character performer
character attendant
fsfb
qsfb (backstage)
qsfb (onstage)
merchandise
attractions
costuming
housekeeping ~ this one is a maybe

but i'm really hoping for a character performer role.

I'm iffy on Character Performer and Housekeeping too. I'm not too well of a dancer and have a feeling I wouldn't pass the audition, lol.

[MaryPoppins86]

I'm iffy on Character Performer and Housekeeping too. I'm not too well of a dancer and have a feeling I wouldn't pass the audition, lol.

for me i thought if i can't see myself doing it for even just week, it's not part of my role checklist.
before i was counting down till when the fall 2010 apps would come up. but now i guess i'll be counting down till august. i'd rather do a fall program but i'm desperate to go to disney so spring or spring advantage it is.

[Aiden]

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[FlappyPaddle]

I'll keep that in mind, I'd be willing to do about anything that didn't involve housekeeping. :)

[FlappyPaddle]

Sorry, I have another question...
I read somewhere that they have regular classes you can take for credit, is anybody planning on doing this?

[ntoeman]

I can not wait to apply for the spring '10 program! and I'm even more excited that I came across this forum with all the CP-ers! I've been all over the various disney rumor and news forums for years but never saw this one for some reason.

[Joanna71985]

I can not wait to apply for the spring '10 program! and I'm even more excited that I came across this forum with all the CP-ers! I've been all over the various disney rumor and news forums for years but never saw this one for some reason.

Welcome to the DIS! :)

[disney&me]

I'm definitely going to be at WDW for the whole '10!!!!!

Just got my acceptance letter, will be working 6 months in attractions and 6 months in hospitality! I'm so happy!

I look forward to meeting some of you there! Good luck with your application processes!

[MaryPoppins86]

I'm definitely going to be at WDW for the whole '10!!!!!

Just got my acceptance letter, will be working 6 months in attractions and 6 months in hospitality! I'm so happy!

I look forward to meeting some of you there! Good luck with your application processes!

congratulations on your acceptance! when do you arrive and depart? maybe i'll see you there next year.

[disney&me]

I arrive in Jan and assume I will depart in December.

It's an International CP so a bit different from what you guys do but I think the basis is the same!

[Cloudless Nights]

Good luck to all of you applying for Spring '10! I have to wait until either Fall '10 or Spring '11 (my junior year) for my CP because of my major requirements. :headache: I hope you all get the role you want! :goodvibes

[Joanna71985]

I'm definitely going to be at WDW for the whole '10!!!!!

Just got my acceptance letter, will be working 6 months in attractions and 6 months in hospitality! I'm so happy!

I look forward to meeting some of you there! Good luck with your application processes!

Congrats!

[ashliejere]

I know you can extend your stay but I remember hearing you can't stay a full year as a CP. So, how does that work exactly? For example..I plan on applying for the Spring advanced (Jan-Aug.) then if I extend I'd be there for the Fall, right? Or would they cut me off in like December?

[Aiden]

I know you can extend your stay but I remember hearing you can't stay a full year as a CP. So, how does that work exactly? For example..I plan on applying for the Spring advanced (Jan-Aug.) then if I extend I'd be there for the Fall, right? Or would they cut me off in like December?

I think that's how it goes. Either that or you'd pick a date in January that doesn't make you stay there for a whole year.

I have a question. Can you still participate in classes if you are on the Spring Advantage Quarter?

[Joanna71985]

I know you can extend your stay but I remember hearing you can't stay a full year as a CP. So, how does that work exactly? For example..I plan on applying for the Spring advanced (Jan-Aug.) then if I extend I'd be there for the Fall, right? Or would they cut me off in like December?

If you extend Spring Advantage, you would go Jan-Jan.

[MaryPoppins86]

so... how many of you spring/spring advantage hopefulls are now counting down the days untill the applications come up? who's going to be stalking the dcp website or just refreshing the dcp home page when the apps come up?

[ashliejere]

dont we have 2-3 months yet?

[khancock]

so... how many of you spring/spring advantage hopefulls are now counting down the days untill the applications come up? who's going to be stalking the dcp website or just refreshing the dcp home page when the apps come up?

No need to do that. Just sign up for their email newsletter. They send out a message the day or the day after everything is available.

[ntoeman]

According to someone's recruiter they spoke to, the e-presentation is suppose to go up August 18th!!! 81 days til we can apply!

[wdwmike1988]

AHHHH THATS AWESOME!!! I'm already counting down the days. At the moment I think I really want to be in Attractions however am open to all kinds of positions. Ill give you all a list soon. Can't Wait!

[CursedCarolers]

It looks as if I'm not doing Fall 2009 anymore. :\

But that means for sure I'm going to be applying for Spring 2010. Let the counting down to application day begin!

[Simple_Motions]

I can't wait for the CareerStart Spring 2010 Applications to go up! Im still super excited, since a lot of us didnt get to apply for Fall 09 :goodvibes

[QueenofPrideRock]

I'm so afraid that's going to happen to me! The thing is, I'm doing really well in school right now, and if I don't come back all the work that I've done will be for nothing! I planned my schedule from freshman year (I'm a sophomore now) so that I could have a semester off, double major, and still finish in 4 years. If I get too attached to Disney, I don't think I could still pull that off, haha.

I've practically done the same thing and I'm not even IN college yet! This makes me feel better about my super-planner ways.

Anyway, I've thought about doing Spring 2010, but decided to wait for Fall and have thus posted on that board, so I'll just scoot on over there now... :rolleyes1

[ntoeman]

Everyone planning on applying for the Spring should join the Facebook group if you haven't already!....

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=32502385627&ref=mf

[Aiden]

I'm new to Facebook, so I don't really know how any of it works lol I like MySpace more... But how do you chat and all. I went to the link but don't know what to do now.

[Joanna71985]

I'm new to Facebook, so I don't really know how any of it works lol I like MySpace more... But how do you chat and all. I went to the link but don't know what to do now.

What are you trying to do? :)

[Aiden]

What are you trying to do? :)

I don't know lol I keep hearing something about a chat room but maybe it's not on Facebook... Is it?

[KellBell89]

I don't know lol I keep hearing something about a chat room but maybe it's not on Facebook... Is it?

On facebook in the bottom right hand corner if you click on "chat" button it brings up everyone on your friends who is online. Click on their name and you can chat with them. i hope thats what your talking about =)

[Aiden]

On facebook in the bottom right hand corner if you click on "chat" button it brings up everyone on your friends who is online. Click on their name and you can chat with them. i hope thats what your talking about =)

Ahh, okay. Thank you!!

[KellBell89]

Ahh, okay. Thank you!!

Your Welcome!

[stephanielynn]

hi everyone! :-) i'm planning on applying for spring 2010 and i'm really excited!:banana:

[ashliejere]

we still have 78 days before we can apply but I'm getting nervous. I keep trying to go through threads and write down how to prepare for interviews, what to get in advance, what to wait on, what roles I want, etc. I was going to go last year, so I've been looking at it for a while...but now that it's getting closer and it feels more real. I feel like I have to keep reprocessing the same info and asking the same questions b/c I'm too nervous. And I still have 78 days before I can even apply! Does anyone else feel like this?

[Aiden]

we still have 78 days before we can apply but I'm getting nervous. I keep trying to go through threads and write down how to prepare for interviews, what to get in advance, what to wait on, what roles I want, etc. I was going to go last year, so I've been looking at it for a while...but now that it's getting closer and it feels more real. I feel like I have to keep reprocessing the same info and asking the same questions b/c I'm too nervous. And I still have 78 days before I can even apply! Does anyone else feel like this?

lol I'm more excited than nervous. But I know that right before my interview I'm probably gonna be freaking out making sure that I don't say anything stupid or sarcastic while on my interview. It's so close though! Before you know it, there's gonna be 60 days, 45 days 30 days, then 10 days! It'll be here before you know it!!

[ntoeman]

everyone should join in on the Spring 2010 AIM chat! The chatroom is called "wdwcpspring2010"....hope to meet more people!

[whee0625]

hey guys im applying for Spring 2010!! Ive done a program in recreation, now i want to go back and do attractions. I really want jungle cruise!!!Im so excited to get back down to disney. i havent thought of anything else since i got home!!!

[O_Jr71]

i was just over on the accepted thread and i noticed that a lot of people were told by their recruiters that they would or not get a position based on their major. i go to a community college and my major is liberal arts, do i have to have a more specific major to get accepted??? thank you !!!

[taigirl87]

i was just over on the accepted thread and i noticed that a lot of people were told by their recruiters that they would or not get a position based on their major. i go to a community college and my major is liberal arts, do i have to have a more specific major to get accepted??? thank you !!!

nope not at all! i am an english education major(secondary ed) and i still got in. the recruiter who came to my school said that they take any major. (his major was horticulture). with some roles though, like the hospitality ones, usually only hospitality majors get into those roles, so that may have been where you got confused. hope this helps!

[ntoeman]

They accept any major...here's a list of examples on the WDWCP site where they actually show you how some of the more popular majors can work at WDW after the CP....
WDW CP Majors (http://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap/its/mimes/zh_wdwcp/students/majors/majors.html)

[joepic]

Any of you who are thinking about applying for the Fall Program, please join the Fall 2010 thread!!

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2108532

[O_Jr71]

nope not at all! i am an english education major(secondary ed) and i still got in. the recruiter who came to my school said that they take any major. (his major was horticulture). with some roles though, like the hospitality ones, usually only hospitality majors get into those roles, so that may have been where you got confused. hope this helps!

yea definitely! thanks a lot i got nervous when i saw that. and thanks for answering so fast:goodvibes last time i asked a question nobody looked at it for like 3 weeks lol

[ashliejere]

Congrats to all who have been accepted already! Great news!


what? people are getting accepted already for spring 2010? I've been out of the loop for a while...did I miss something?

[ntoeman]

hmmm maybe internationals are able to apply already? i know the application doesn't come out til august...roughly 47 days (August 18th is the rumored date)

[taigirl87]

yea definitely! thanks a lot i got nervous when i saw that. and thanks for answering so fast:goodvibes last time i asked a question nobody looked at it for like 3 weeks lol

its no problem! i just knew i could answer this question so i went ahead and did it :D

[Pure_Imagination]

I'm applying! I'm so excited for August 18th!! Now I just have to figure out exactly what my dream role is. I feel kind of weird getting all excited because the Fall CP's haven't even left yet! Lol. But it's still only a month and half away, right? And in my experience July goes by really fast!!

[Joanna71985]

I'm applying! I'm so excited for August 18th!! Now I just have to figure out exactly what my dream role is. I feel kind of weird getting all excited because the Fall CP's haven't even left yet! Lol. But it's still only a month and half away, right? And in my experience July goes by really fast!!

Welcome to the DIS! :)

I really hope July goes by fast (that would be really nice).

[Simple_Motions]

Anyone as excited as I am? :rotfl: Its so close yet so far away!:goodvibes

[Pure_Imagination]

Anyone as excited as I am? :rotfl: Its so close yet so far away!:goodvibes

I am!! It's so cool to say "I might be moving to Florida next year" :D I'll definitely be applying on the first day, and I think I'm really open to doing just about anything- not even because I'm desperate to be down there but because I really can't make up my mind. Really, most of it doesn't sound too bad.

[CursedCarolers]

I am!! It's so cool to say "I might be moving to Florida next year" :D I'll definitely be applying on the first day, and I think I'm really open to doing just about anything- not even because I'm desperate to be down there but because I really can't make up my mind. Really, most of it doesn't sound too bad.

I agree, I'm conflicted about that myself.

Last time that I applied, I got into Custodial (even as it was one of my lower choices) and really warmed up to the idea of it but I had to drop out. Now I'm wondering if I should actually put it higher my choices because I actually started to like the idea of it so much or rely on it as a lower choice again. I might like it more than Attractions or one of the more sought after roles. but on paper the sought after ones do sound better. Hey, at least I got a month to decide. :)

[Pure_Imagination]

I agree, I'm conflicted about that myself.

Last time that I applied, I got into Custodial (even as it was one of my lower choices) and really warmed up to the idea of it but I had to drop out. Now I'm wondering if I should actually put it higher my choices because I actually started to like the idea of it so much or rely on it as a lower choice again. I might like it more than Attractions or one of the more sought after roles. but on paper the sought after ones do sound better. Hey, at least I got a month to decide. :)

Maybe you can put it in your top three, but maybe at number three? Just try to express how much you would like to learn another role, but I would be afraid that putting it below top three would make it seem like you *really* would prefer to not have that role at all and didn't enjoy it much. It would be like, this wouldn't be the worst thing in the world, but I really, really don't want to go through this again.

Yeah, I can't decide on my top three. It might end up being something like:

-attractions
-merchandising
-FSFB

Attractions I'm not 100% sure about. I think how cool that role would be would depend on the ride. I might be bored operating some of the rides day after day.

Merchandising wouldn't be too bad, but I already work in retail. I assume this means that this is what they would probably want to put me in since I have experience. At least it would be a little better in Disney- do you have to stand there all day and ask people to open credit cards? :p

FSFB just sounds kinda interesting to me. I don't know why, but it does :D The only thing I'm worried about is that it seems like you wouldn't get as much of an opportunity to get tons of hours and be able to add hours as you would with other roles.

With other roles I'll just have to look into them more.

[krisTXyn]

hello! i'm kristyn, and i'm 19, and i've been looking into the disney college program for about a year and a half now, and i think i have it set that i'm gonna apply for the spring 2010 :)
i just don't know which park to go to, florida or california?
what do y'all think?

i'm majoring in communication, with a concentration on public relations, but i'd love to work behind the scenes too
and i have NO idea what i'm minoring in yet, haha

but so far this is my list:

guest relations/services
costuming
attractions

and i'd love to audition for a character role, but i'm not sure how that would work :/

anyways this is my first post on these boards, and i'm kind of excited for august 15th! :)

[Toffy]

As much as I love DLR far more than WDW, the actual College Program does seem to have many more benefits and opportunitys and is just flat out better put together down at WDW, so that's where I'd go. Indeed, I intend to transfer over to DLR ASAP, but as far as getting your foot in the door, WDW seems to be a better bet :)

[ntoeman]

I def agree with Toffy and say WDW has way more opportunities and is a much bigger program than than the DL one. Obviously there are more parks and places to work at too, making it not as hard to get in than DL I suppose. For me, there's no question WDW is where it's at....and about 22 short days till we apply!

[PrincessPeanut]

Hey everyone! I'm Adrienne and I am also a communications major. I'm really interested in the CP, and am strongly leaning towards applying for Spring 2010. I'm excited to be a part of the discussion here :)

[ashliejere]

guest relations/services


that's a role in WDW?

[Joanna71985]

guest relations/services


that's a role in WDW?

It is, but not for CPs.

[ashliejere]

oh. gotcha. thanks!
:)

[krisTXyn]

guest relations/services


that's a role in WDW?

no, but for the role discriptions for DLR there is a guest relations and guest services

and thanks everyone who replied, i'm still trying to decide which one to go to though :/ has anyone here done the CP at DLR?

:)

[krisTXyn]

another stupid question, do i have to wait till i watch the presentation when they come to my school, or can i apply now?

[Joanna71985]

another stupid question, do i have to wait till i watch the presentation when they come to my school, or can i apply now?

You can watch the video now if it's available. But you won't be able to apply until Aug (when the application goes up).

[ntoeman]

The e-presentation will be up August 18th, that's the earliest you can apply for the CP if you do it online but you can wait for the school presentation too but I don't think those start til September.

[ntoeman]

dang you're too quick for me joanna! haha

[krisTXyn]

thanks everyone! :D

[khancock]

The e-presentation will be up August 18th

Just curious as to how you came across this information.

A specific date isn't anywhere on the official site. They just have a bunch of places to sign up for notification. I haven't received anything through it and in the past, they have sent a message after it was available and nothing announcing prior to then as to when it would be available.

[ntoeman]

People in the facebook group were able to confirm the date with their CP recruiters

[grownoats]

soo... three more weeks?
I can't wait!! :yay:

[khancock]

People in the facebook group were able to confirm the date with their CP recruiters

Thanks. I'll follow up on that lead and try to get it in writing. Lots of times when you call, you will talk to someone different each time and if you ask them the same question, get different answers.

Late August is typical. the 18th seems a bit early. It also seems odd to me that they would be giving out an exact date now when they haven't before and they didn't put it on the site. Lots of things change, though.

[ashliejere]

does anyone know where I can watch the e-presentation? I want to watch it while I wait I want to watch it and Disney has taken it down from their site. Is there anywhere I can watch the presentation?

[MaryPoppins86]

does anyone know where I can watch the e-presentation? I want to watch it while I wait I want to watch it and Disney has taken it down from their site. Is there anywhere I can watch the presentation?

this is the closest to the e-pres that i could find. it's on youtube. just scroll somewhere on the page and you'll find some stuff on the e-pres.

[ashliejere]

thank you!

[make_it_blue]

Hey guys! I'm doing the Fall program (12 more days!!!) but hopefully I'll be extending and be there with all of you! :)

[make_it_blue]

Also, good luck to all of you and I'm very excited for you! I remember what it was like going through the application process. It was tough, but so worth it! You're all gonna do great! Just BE HAPPY! :woohoo:

[Simple_Motions]

Also, good luck to all of you and I'm very excited for you! I remember what it was like going through the application process. It was tough, but so worth it! You're all gonna do great! Just BE HAPPY! :woohoo:


Haha thank you! :goodvibes I love your username too :rotfl:

[Pure_Imagination]

Also, good luck to all of you and I'm very excited for you! I remember what it was like going through the application process. It was tough, but so worth it! You're all gonna do great! Just BE HAPPY! :woohoo:

Lol, nice advice!

I actually can't believe it's almost August! July went by as quickly as usual. Now I just have to deal with the rest of this summer semester thing. *sigh*

[MaryPoppins86]

does anyone know where I can watch the e-presentation? I want to watch it while I wait I want to watch it and Disney has taken it down from their site. Is there anywhere I can watch the presentation?

this is the closest to the e-pres that i could find. it's on youtube. just scroll somewhere on the page and you'll find some stuff on the e-pres.

oops! just realized that i forgot to put the link up for ya. here it is: http://www.youtube.com/user/WzMystery

[O_Jr71]

Hi i can't remember where i heard this but...i heard somewhere that chatham shuts down at 8pm??? what exactly does that mean? thank yoooou!!

[ashliejere]

oops! just realized that i forgot to put the link up for ya. here it is: http://www.youtube.com/user/WzMystery

Thank you!

[Pure_Imagination]

16 days!!!!! I can't believe it's only two weeks until we get to apply starting this Tuesday! That's so exciting!

[Joanna71985]

Hi i can't remember where i heard this but...i heard somewhere that chatham shuts down at 8pm??? what exactly does that mean? thank yoooou!!

This actually goes for all the housing complexes, not just Chatham- you can have any guests in at will until 9pm (CPs can come and go freely, but outside guests do need to be signed in). At 9pm, all guests will need to be signed in (including CPs from the other housing complexes- so people from Vista will have to be signed in at Chatham for example). Then at 1am (I believe), there are no more guests allowed until 7am.

[ashliejere]

I heard guests in the same complex can wonder around past the 1 am time. Is that true? What about if someone in the same complex sleeps over? Is that aloud? If you have someone come down to visit, are they not allowed to stay in the apartment? Like, if my friend came down for a weekend...would she have to get a hotel?

[Joanna71985]

I heard guests in the same complex can wonder around past the 1 am time. Is that true? What about if someone in the same complex sleeps over? Is that aloud? If you have someone come down to visit, are they not allowed to stay in the apartment? Like, if my friend came down for a weekend...would she have to get a hotel?

Yes, CPs can wander around the complex, or go out (they aren't confined to their apartment).

But no outside guests are allowed to spend the night. So for your example- your friend would have to book a hotel room.

[ashliejere]

Yes, CPs can wander around the complex, or go out (they aren't confined to their apartment).

I don't mean confided to their room. But, I heard that after 1 people from other apartment complex's had to go back to their rooms but people who live in the same apartment complex didn't have to.

[Joanna71985]

I don't mean confided to their room. But, I heard that after 1 people from other apartment complex's had to go back to their rooms but people who live in the same apartment complex didn't have to.

Yes, that is correct. After 1am, all outside guests have to leave. And that includes CPs from the other complexes (so only CPs who live at that complex should be there).

[Pure_Imagination]

After looking through some of the attractions on Disney World's main site I think "attractions" is definitely going to the top of my list after all :D I'm not really sure where I would want to work yet. DAK seems cooler than I thought (I haven't actually been there), but I really love a lot of the Space-themed rides. Those look awesome!

Even the water parks look like a lot of fun. I haven't heard much about recreation, so I'm not really sure what all is involved with that.

[NicoleRose]

Hi everyone! My name is Nicole, I've been lurking these parts for a really long time haha not that much of a creeper, just taking notes and whatnot. I'm hopefully going to be doing the Spring 2010 program too! Getting really anxious to fill out my application and nervous for the interview! I've read pretty much all these threads regarding both those things so I'm feeling pretty prepared for the interview and THANK YOU for that lol i have a whole notebook filled with every qusetion I've seen and i'm preparing my answers.

I was just wondering if anyone has a copy of an old application that I could see so I can prepare my answers for that too? I should've printed it out in the spring or last fall but I really didn't think about it then. Thanks in advance!
Good luck to everyone!

[Pure_Imagination]

I've been trying not to torture my family with Disney talk too much, but sometimes I can't help but to bring it up in a conversation! I usually go "IF" I get to do the Disney thing...blah blah blah. Today I slipped and dropped the "IF", and my mom's like "You sound pretty sure that you're getting in".

I want to be fairly confident about getting in. I've heard that pretty much, in the past, if you apply and have a decent phone interview you're pretty much in. From what I've seen getting accepted hasn't really been a problem until Fall '09, and I think that was because there were just SO many people applying. I feel pretty good about getting in, though, because I plan on applying the first day and checking off many roles. Hopefully this will help the too-many-applications issue, and I'll beat the crowd.

I don't want to be over-confident, and I'm usually not. Usually I'm WAY worse than this. Usually I question everything, am super paranoid, and I usually don't even put any money on the possibility of getting what I want until that dream comes true. Even then I second guess, and I'm sure something went wrong!

At first I was like this with Disney, but after reading all the blogs and watching the vlogs I was like, you know what, I'm just going to look forward to this. There's a good chance I'll get in, and of course there's always the chance I won't. If I don't I'll just continue school and try another semester- it won't ruin my world. I think I would be hurt because I've started to look forward to this so much, but I can't help it!

Most of my reasoning is, what's the fun if you can't look forward to the chance to do something this amazing? I do remind myself there's a chance of this not happening, but I don't want to ruin the fun by assuming it won't. So I'm just going to look forward to applying and the chance to get in and if not, well, I'll know a lot for the next time I apply!

P.S.: FIFTEEN DAYS!!!!!

[girlygirl0412]

hey yall! i'm also new here..i've been reading for awhile and finally decided to join in! i will be applying for spring 2010 as i was not accepted for fall '09 :(
...i'm really worried about insurance though. to stay on my parents i have to be a full-time student(12 hours) & if i get accepted i won't have any hours so idk if they will let me stay on or if i get off if they will let me back on..has this happened to anyone else??&& if so what did you do?

[Pure_Imagination]

hey yall! i'm also new here..i've been reading for awhile and finally decided to join in! i will be applying for spring 2010 as i was not accepted for fall '09 :(
...i'm really worried about insurance though. to stay on my parents i have to be a full-time student(12 hours) & if i get accepted i won't have any hours so idk if they will let me stay on or if i get off if they will let me back on..has this happened to anyone else??&& if so what did you do?

You could try to see if your school will give you internship credit, so that will cover some of it. Then you could always try taking some online classes.

My parents claim we don't have that insurance problem (though everyone else seems to, so that's a little weird), but in order to keep my state scholarship I have to be enrolled in at least 6 hours, so I'll be taking two online classes if I get to go.

[ashliejere]

I've been trying not to torture my family with Disney talk too much, but sometimes I can't help but to bring it up in a conversation! I usually go "IF" I get to do the Disney thing...blah blah blah. Today I slipped and dropped the "IF", and my mom's like "You sound pretty sure that you're getting in".

I want to be fairly confident about getting in. I've heard that pretty much, in the past, if you apply and have a decent phone interview you're pretty much in. From what I've seen getting accepted hasn't really been a problem until Fall '09, and I think that was because there were just SO many people applying. I feel pretty good about getting in, though, because I plan on applying the first day and checking off many roles. Hopefully this will help the too-many-applications issue, and I'll beat the crowd.

I don't want to be over-confident, and I'm usually not. Usually I'm WAY worse than this. Usually I question everything, am super paranoid, and I usually don't even put any money on the possibility of getting what I want until that dream comes true. Even then I second guess, and I'm sure something went wrong!

At first I was like this with Disney, but after reading all the blogs and watching the vlogs I was like, you know what, I'm just going to look forward to this. There's a good chance I'll get in, and of course there's always the chance I won't. If I don't I'll just continue school and try another semester- it won't ruin my world. I think I would be hurt because I've started to look forward to this so much, but I can't help it!

Most of my reasoning is, what's the fun if you can't look forward to the chance to do something this amazing? I do remind myself there's a chance of this not happening, but I don't want to ruin the fun by assuming it won't. So I'm just going to look forward to applying and the chance to get in and if not, well, I'll know a lot for the next time I apply!


ditto! I have tried to be super positive about getting in too. But, I try not to think about it too much in case I don't get in. I don't want to get too self-assured about it. But, still it's soo hard to not get excited about it and want to get involved in it. I'm sure it will work out just fine for both of us! Good luck!! :)