It's getting close!

[ashliejere]

So, the rumor is applications go up on Aug. 14th. I feel like I should be doing something to get ready between now and then. It's like too far away to do anything but it's getting close. I'm getting super nervous. To those who have done it or to those who are getting ready for it...what did you guys do during this time. I'm worried I'm missing a step.

[CptJackSparrowsGirl]

YES!!:cloud9:
I can't wait!!:woohoo:
I'm so excited to try out again:3dglasses

[ashliejere]

I graduate in December...so I'm hoping I get in. I have no idea what I'm going to do if I don't. I have that feeling that you get right before you go on a trip and you feel like you're forgetting something. How many roles have you applied for?

[CptJackSparrowsGirl]

Hmm, at least 4, but I'm applying for 6 this time :D

[Lukas87]

aug 14th for CP or PI?

[ashliejere]

CP. I think PI's go up around the same time, right?

[ashliejere]

I was looking at the FSFB and the QSFB. I don't want to stand outside or cook but I wouldn't mind serving cookies or doing pastries or serving things like that. Which would fit with what I'd rather do?

[ntoeman]

August 18th has been the rumored date for the CP app....where did you hear August 14th? cause that would be even better!

[ashliejere]

I heard it a few months ago by word of mouth. Maybe it changed or maybe it was the wrong date.

[CptJackSparrowsGirl]

I hope it isn't wrong lol. That would be awesome to sign up for the program before going back to college lol:goodvibes

[ntoeman]

I heard it a few months ago by word of mouth. Maybe it changed or maybe it was the wrong date.

Well the sooner the better, but someone in the facebook group emailed their recruiter who confirmed the date as August 18th....26 short days! :goofy:

[ashliejere]

Still Aug. 18 is just as close! How long after you apply do you find out if you get in? 2 weeks or more like 4?

[CptJackSparrowsGirl]

Things are moving slow and fast at the same time lol. Hope things get moving :D

[Joanna71985]

I was looking at the FSFB and the QSFB. I don't want to stand outside or cook but I wouldn't mind serving cookies or doing pastries or serving things like that. Which would fit with what I'd rather do?

What you are referring to would fall under QSFB.

Still Aug. 18 is just as close! How long after you apply do you find out if you get in? 2 weeks or more like 4?

It can vary. Some people have found out around 2 weeks, while it took others over 2 months +. On average, it takes aprox 3 weeks or so.

[Pure_Imagination]

YES! I absolutely can't wait! I'll be applying the very first day the applications come available, and I'll be stalking the site so much that week, just in case they come up early. Who am I kidding, I still check the site now!!

ashliejere

I've heard QSFB is one that needs a lot of people- especially if you apply later on- that's what they're going to want to put you down for. If you apply the first couple of days take advantage of all the positions still being open, so make sure your first choice is one you truly want to do.

As predicted, July has gone by fast. The next two days will be packed full of homework for me :( But after that summer semester's about over- in which there will then be only 10 days before applying! So I'm thinking it might go by fast for me. I still need to find out more about the parks and rides. I've only gotten to go to Magic Kingdom so I've been planning on learning more about the other parks so I can answer any questions they have, tell which is my favorite, and tell which I would prefer to work at if they ask.

I planned so much that I would do the month before the applications went up, but then the end of the semester began hitting and it's been super crazy. I've been reading tons of blogs though- this really helps! And they're a lot of fun to read! I definitely can't wait until those 10 days between the end of school and the applications...my mind's going to be 100 % Disney!!

[CptJackSparrowsGirl]

One day closer!! Yeah!!:goodvibes

[MaryPoppins86]

I was looking at the FSFB and the QSFB. I don't want to stand outside or cook but I wouldn't mind serving cookies or doing pastries or serving things like that. Which would fit with what I'd rather do?

i feel the same exact way. i would love it if i get a qsfb location that were more bakery kind of like areas.

[ashliejere]

"YES! I absolutely can't wait! I'll be applying the very first day the applications come available, and I'll be stalking the site so much that week, just in case they come up early. Who am I kidding, I still check the site now!!"

hahahaha.. I do too! I check it at least once a day. Don't ask me why, I know it's not there yet. ha. Thanks for all the replies guys!

[CptJackSparrowsGirl]

I'm going crazy, lol. I can't wait :D

[krisTXyn]

YES! I absolutely can't wait! I'll be applying the very first day the applications come available, and I'll be stalking the site so much that week, just in case they come up early. Who am I kidding, I still check the site now!!

ashliejere

I've heard QSFB is one that needs a lot of people- especially if you apply later on- that's what they're going to want to put you down for. If you apply the first couple of days take advantage of all the positions still being open, so make sure your first choice is one you truly want to do.

As predicted, July has gone by fast. The next two days will be packed full of homework for me :( But after that summer semester's about over- in which there will then be only 10 days before applying! So I'm thinking it might go by fast for me. I still need to find out more about the parks and rides. I've only gotten to go to Magic Kingdom so I've been planning on learning more about the other parks so I can answer any questions they have, tell which is my favorite, and tell which I would prefer to work at if they ask.

I planned so much that I would do the month before the applications went up, but then the end of the semester began hitting and it's been super crazy. I've been reading tons of blogs though- this really helps! And they're a lot of fun to read! I definitely can't wait until those 10 days between the end of school and the applications...my mind's going to be 100 % Disney!!

so this is a random question
but seeing as i've never been to either DLR or WDW (i know i know, i missed out on SO much in my childhood :[ ) but anyways
do you think they will take that into account? i mean i've always wanted to go, hello what kid doesn't?? but my parents were never big on vacations, and we didn't have a lot of money :/

[ntoeman]

Personally I've only been to WDW twice and that seems like a little for a lot of people. I've talked to a hand full of people that made the CP their first time to Disney. From what I've read its good to be familiar with the parks for some questions in the interview but you shouldn't be discouraged about applying just because you haven't been.

[krisTXyn]

Personally I've only been to WDW twice and that seems like a little for a lot of people. I've talked to a hand full of people that made the CP their first time to Disney. From what I've read its good to be familiar with the parks for some questions in the interview but you shouldn't be discouraged about applying just because you haven't been.

i'm gonna apply either way :) i was just wondering if people thought that mattered a lot. i plan on looking up about the park(s) and rides and whatnot :)

[taigirl87]

so this is a random question
but seeing as i've never been to either DLR or WDW (i know i know, i missed out on SO much in my childhood :[ ) but anyways
do you think they will take that into account? i mean i've always wanted to go, hello what kid doesn't?? but my parents were never big on vacations, and we didn't have a lot of money :/

I have been to DLR, but not WDW and i still made it in. random fact, my old roommate had never been to DLR or WDW, so this summer, her first disney park experience was at Disneyland Hong Kong!

[ashliejere]

i feel the same exact way. i would love it if i get a qsfb location that were more bakery kind of like areas.

I know. I would love to pass out bakery stuff or pre-made things (like people do at movie theaters). But, I'm worried if I sign up for that role I'll be working in the back of a restaurant or standing outside passing things out. I'm thinking about making it my last option though. Hopefully I'll get one of my top choices, instead of that...but just in case it'll be on there so that I'll get a role for sure.

[Pure_Imagination]

So if the Aug. 18th date is right...

IT'S THREE WEEKS FROM TODAY!!!!!!!!

YAY!!

That's SO close!!

[ashliejere]

I know!! 21 days! I'm so excited I cut out Micky heads using a cup (drinking side for the head and bottom for the ears) and posted them on my wall. I used to do it when I was a little kid before Christmas. ha. Every night I tear down a Micky. Sad, I know. ha. I'm just so excited!

[MaryPoppins86]

I know!! 21 days! I'm so excited I cut out Micky heads using a cup (drinking side for the head and bottom for the ears) and posted them on my wall. I used to do it when I was a little kid before Christmas. ha. Every night I tear down a Micky. Sad, I know. ha. I'm just so excited!

that just reminded me of something i did about 2-3 months ago. i drew a pic mickey and minnie mouse on my bedroom wall. the heads themselves came out great. but the faces are a disaster. sorry, i'm no artist.

[MaryPoppins86]

I know. I would love to pass out bakery stuff or pre-made things (like people do at movie theaters). But, I'm worried if I sign up for that role I'll be working in the back of a restaurant or standing outside passing things out. I'm thinking about making it my last option though. Hopefully I'll get one of my top choices, instead of that...but just in case it'll be on there so that I'll get a role for sure.

well if i get qsfb or even during my interview, i'll emphasize on how much i love baking or being around pastry items. hopefully that will get me working at one of the bakery locations. i don't mind getting qsfb. i'm really more interested in the qsfb backstage role, not so much the onstage role.

[ashliejere]

that just reminded me of something i did about 2-3 months ago. i drew a pic mickey and minnie mouse on my bedroom wall. the heads themselves came out great. but the faces are a disaster. sorry, i'm no artist.


hahaha! I'm not either. I didn't even try to make faces. I just cut out the shapes of the heads. ha.

[Pure_Imagination]

20 DAYS!

That's under three weeks!

That's close to two weeks!

Kind of...

I'm just excited :D

If you're thinking of QSFB DEFINITELY let them know where you would want to work and why you would be interested in it. Hopefully they would give you a little more thought since you're actually interested in and have an idea with what you want to do.

I think there is a QSFB kitchen role that's separate from QSFB and they're actually the ones who prepare all the food...or something like that.

[RyeCrimsonMoon]

Y'all are getting me sooo excited!!! I'm 90% sure I'll get in since I'm checking off a lot of roles, applying early, and I have theme park working experience, but there is still some doubt. :/

20 days left! ^_____^

I heard they look for a lot of QSFB, so if you check that and don't mind doing it, its even better. And I thought only culinary students got to actually make the food, at least the pastries what not.

[BethAnne Sthrn Belle]

so this is a random question
but seeing as i've never been to either DLR or WDW (i know i know, i missed out on SO much in my childhood :[ ) but anyways
do you think they will take that into account? i mean i've always wanted to go, hello what kid doesn't?? but my parents were never big on vacations, and we didn't have a lot of money :/

My sister's first trip to WDW was on her first day of work as a CP.
And I applied for my CP less then a month after my first trip there, definantly didn't know much about the parks.

But am definantly a DL veteran.

And knowing your Disney facts like princesses and movies and your favorite characters and who you love Disney and want to work there are the most important things

[grownoats]

I went to a presentation for the fall program and the lady giving it said she had never been to Disney prior to her CP either~

[ashliejere]

20 days, guys!!!

[Pure_Imagination]

This is way too exciting! Whenever I get my stupid STUPID English paper done I can finally celebrate that the date's soon coming! I have a feeling these next couple of weeks will go by quickly, and I can't wait!

THIS IS IT!!!!

I really hope by applying early we will find out soon. It's too bad that we all couldn't know before we started the fall semester. That would really help me out because I might need to adjust my schedule depending on rather or not I'm going to be taking classes on campus in the Spring. I don't want to assume I'm in, but at the same time I don't want to assume I'm not! :)

Okay, back to working on this paper...

[ashliejere]

Good luck on your paper!
The past few days have gone by sooo slow. I keep thinking about the CP but then I get nervous b/c I don't want to get too settled on it, in case I don't get in. It kinda works out that it's earlier this year. I graduate in December. So, if I don't get in..at least I have three months to figure out what else I'm going to do after graduation.

[Toffy]

Ahhhh I'm going over my interview questions daily!!! I have about 8 roles I've put down, but I feel like I need more hahaha... I'm also trying to deside if I should throw caution to the wind and put down QSFB heehee :rotfl2:

[ashliejere]

I'm also trying to deside if I should throw caution to the wind and put down QSFB

Me too! I can't decide if I want to put down QSFB just to be sure I get in. I've been going over my interview answers too. ha. I'll think of something in the middle of the day and I'm like..Oh! write that down! haha.

[Lukas87]

Dont do it! QSFB is god awful.

[ashliejere]

Really? what happened?

[Lukas87]

Nothing specifically, but its just really hard labor, scrubbing tables, cleaning spills, sweeping floors. That and people think just because they are paying full service prices, they can get full service help. They will b**** at you like no tomorrow.

That and the chance of having to work at carts... You dont know if you will be in a restaurant or out in the sweltering heat passing out turkey legs.

Not that the restaurants are that much more comfortable. Kitchens can be quite warm and unpleasant. QSFB is essentially like working at a McDonalds. Im not bashing people who work at fast food places... but of all the roles at WDW... there are so many more enjoyable ones!

Why do you think they are always begging people to do it?

[ashliejere]

Ugh. That's what I was afraid of. I just thought they needed more people there b/c there was more openings. Thanks for the insight!

[spectroaddy]

Nothing specifically, but its just really hard labor, scrubbing tables, cleaning spills, sweeping floors. That and people think just because they are paying full service prices, they can get full service help. They will b**** at you like no tomorrow.

That and the chance of having to work at carts... You dont know if you will be in a restaurant or out in the sweltering heat passing out turkey legs.

Not that the restaurants are that much more comfortable. Kitchens can be quite warm and unpleasant. QSFB is essentially like working at a McDonalds. Im not bashing people who work at fast food places... but of all the roles at WDW... there are so many more enjoyable ones!

Why do you think they are always begging people to do it?

I agree with you to a certain degree, QSFB is a lot of hard work, but it is what you make of it. It can get pretty bad at times, but everyone jobs has their pros and cons.

Ugh. That's what I was afraid of. I just thought they needed more people there b/c there was more openings. Thanks for the insight!

I did QSFB, it was ok. I learned alot of skills on multi-tasking, while improving my communication overall. The work may seem hard, but it pays off, you will feel like you can do anything after your experienced. Dealing with the holiday crowd can be nightmare, but it increase your life skills and how to deal with stress. You might not never know, some areas of QSFB are ok and some are not. Also, with QSFB, you get a higher pay than the other roles. I was like you when I first applied to CP for fall adv. I would pick anything to work at disney. You have realized that you are going to be at disney for 5 or 7 months and need to pick a role you enjoy, nothing is worse than spending 5 or 7 months in a role that you dont really care for. So for everyone who is just putting down anything to get into disney, carefully think about your decisions, because you will be spending a few months in that role. Just a little FYI for anyone applying. Due to medical condition I had to transfer out of QSFB and into merchandise ( I love the experience). I was at MK on MSE for 7 months and loved every experienced I had. Just remember it is what you make of program!!!

[Pure_Imagination]

It seems like everyone really loves Merchandising. The only reason I'm skeptical of it is because that's what I've been doing for the past year of working, and I want to expand. I don't want to be trapped in retail forever. However, Disney "retail" sounds like fun, so it'll probably be in my top three.

P.S.: 19 DAYS!!!!!

That sounds so close! I remember when I used to countdown days until school ended, and it just seemed to go quickly after 20!

What are you doing to prepare for the interview?

[Toffy]

What are you doing to prepare for the interview?

I myself have a HUGE Pages (basically a Mac version of Word) document that has pretty much ALL the questions that I have found on the net with my ideas for answers just so I can think about what to say ahead of time, as well as my role check list, and actually I've tried answering the home phone myself more often so I get used to it's volume level as opposed to my cell phone since the recruiter will most likely call the home phone :rotfl2:

[Pure_Imagination]

I myself have a HUGE Pages (basically a Mac version of Word) document that has pretty much ALL the questions that I have found on the net with my ideas for answers just so I can think about what to say ahead of time, as well as my role check list, and actually I've tried answering the home phone myself more often so I get used to it's volume level as opposed to my cell phone since the recruiter will most likely call the home phone :rotfl2:

I plan to do the preparing questions too! I've just been waiting until I get done with school stuff, and then I'll be in full Disney mode!

Ha, I love your phone idea! Yes, I should probably get used to my house phone too. I never use it because well, nobody calls me on it. So I use it for maybe a minute or two out of the day. I'm just more used to- and more comfortable with- my cell phone. Plus house phones can actually be really crappy sometimes and have volume issues and, uh, working issues, so I might try to see if i can use my cell phone during the interview. I trust it more.

Knock on wood.

[ashliejere]

I myself have a HUGE Pages (basically a Mac version of Word) document that has pretty much ALL the questions that I have found on the net with my ideas for answers just so I can think about what to say ahead of time

omg. me too. ha. I thought I was the only one. ha.

[krisTXyn]

so not to copy y'alls ideas, well actually i am, is there any way that you could post the questions? or tell me where to look online for them? lol i need to start preparing :)
andddddd so y'all are all doing the e-presentation,
i am, just because i have NO idea when they are coming,

ohhh and one more (i swear)
how many classes are you planning on taking?
i was thinking four, but thats just because in order to be considered full time at my school i need to have 12 hours, so that would equal 4 classes (3 hours per class) but would that be too much?

[CptJackSparrowsGirl]

One Day Closer!!

[ashliejere]

so not to copy y'alls ideas, well actually i am, is there any way that you could post the questions? or tell me where to look online for them? lol i need to start preparing
andddddd so y'all are all doing the e-presentation,
i am, just because i have NO idea when they are coming,
ohhh and one more (i swear)
how many classes are you planning on taking?
i was thinking four, but thats just because in order to be considered full time at my school i need to have 12 hours, so that would equal 4 classes (3 hours per class) but would that be too much?

Hey! I'm on a different computer right now (I'm on vaca at a friend's house), so I don't have my questions...but as soon as I can I'll post the questions I have for yah.

I'm doing the E-presentation. For sure. My semester starts super late this year (sept. 1) so I have no other option. I could wait but I'm not going to wait THAT long for the live presentation.

I'll probably take two courses. If you need 12 hours you could always take a few classes (like one or two) and then talk to your college adviser about getting credit hours for your actual work. Like, for me...I could graduate in December but I am three classes away from a media studies minor. So, I'm thinking about getting credit for my two classes that I'm taking during the cp as substitution for two of the three classes I need at my college and then count my actual working experience as internship credit for my third class (they all match up pretty close to the classes I need, so it works out). Know what I mean? Like...to get 12 hours, you could have two options....
Option 1:take three classes at 3 hours each and then make your actual job count for another 3 hours as internship course.
Option 2: (my school has this, so I'm going off of that) Take two courses at 3 hours each and then take your job and count it as an independent study course. At my school, an independent study course is a class that is either one on one with a professor and yourself or you sit in on a class, like a regular student, but you and the professor design your syllabus to match your needs. Independent Study courses, at my college, can be worth the amount of credit that you choose. So if you need 12 credits, you could take two for 6 hours and then make your work with 6 hours.

Those options fit in with my school's guidelines...so check with your school and see what they offer or suggest something like this to your adviser and they may work with you to work something like this out if it isn't always offered to students. To use my college as an example, again, they don't always allow for credit, you have to work it out yourself and purpose an idea and that's what I did. I worked out those options and took it to my advisers and told them that was what I wanted to do and we worked from there. So, don't be afraid to suggest things, either.

You want to have fun while your down there...so taking that many classes may be overwhelming. I understand needing to be a full time student but you may want to make sure that you don't have any other options (in terms of taking 12 hours) that won't make you feel so overwhelmed. From what I hear you will be working like CRAZY. and some of the courses require homework and tests and presentations (from what I gather). For me, I would be over worked if I was working as much as it sounds like we will be working and taking four classes. If nothing else, see if you can take a few classes online. Those are always a little less stressful.

[ashliejere]

17 days, guys!!!!!

[krisTXyn]

Hey! I'm on a different computer right now (I'm on vaca at a friend's house), so I don't have my questions...but as soon as I can I'll post the questions I have for yah.

I'm doing the E-presentation. For sure. My semester starts super late this year (sept. 1) so I have no other option. I could wait but I'm not going to wait THAT long for the live presentation.

I'll probably take two courses. If you need 12 hours you could always take a few classes (like one or two) and then talk to your college adviser about getting credit hours for your actual work. Like, for me...I could graduate in December but I am three classes away from a media studies minor. So, I'm thinking about getting credit for my two classes that I'm taking during the cp as substitution for two of the three classes I need at my college and then count my actual working experience as internship credit for my third class (they all match up pretty close to the classes I need, so it works out). Know what I mean? Like...to get 12 hours, you could have two options....
Option 1:take three classes at 3 hours each and then make your actual job count for another 3 hours as internship course.
Option 2: (my school has this, so I'm going off of that) Take two courses at 3 hours each and then take your job and count it as an independent study course. At my school, an independent study course is a class that is either one on one with a professor and yourself or you sit in on a class, like a regular student, but you and the professor design your syllabus to match your needs. Independent Study courses, at my college, can be worth the amount of credit that you choose. So if you need 12 credits, you could take two for 6 hours and then make your work with 6 hours.

Those options fit in with my school's guidelines...so check with your school and see what they offer or suggest something like this to your adviser and they may work with you to work something like this out if it isn't always offered to students. To use my college as an example, again, they don't always allow for credit, you have to work it out yourself and purpose an idea and that's what I did. I worked out those options and took it to my advisers and told them that was what I wanted to do and we worked from there. So, don't be afraid to suggest things, either.

You want to have fun while your down there...so taking that many classes may be overwhelming. I understand needing to be a full time student but you may want to make sure that you don't have any other options (in terms of taking 12 hours) that won't make you feel so overwhelmed. From what I hear you will be working like CRAZY. and some of the courses require homework and tests and presentations (from what I gather). For me, I would be over worked if I was working as much as it sounds like we will be working and taking four classes. If nothing else, see if you can take a few classes online. Those are always a little less stressful.

thanks so much! yeah i'm waiting to hear back from my advisor about what classes will transfer, and if anything just take like two, i don't think the college has a problem with me only taking 6 hours, but my parents insurance won't cover me unless i'm a full time student (says my dad). but he says he hasn't gotten any kinds of calls from them asking for proof of my schooling and whatnot, so i'm hoping i can get away with only taking 6 hours, as long as i dont hurt myself while i'm on the program, lol.

:)

and 17 daysssss
gah!

[Pure_Imagination]

IT'S OFFICIALLY AUGUST!!!!!!

YAY!!!!!!!

Oh, and I just finished my essay! Unless she trashes my rough draft, and I have to do a ton of editing (actually, that is likely to happen *sigh*), I'm basically DONE with school aside from a psych. quiz so...

IT'S DISNEY TIME!!

:D

[ashliejere]

IT'S OFFICIALLY AUGUST!!!!!!

YAY!!!!!!!

Oh, and I just finished my essay! Unless she trashes my rough draft, and I have to do a ton of editing (actually, that is likely to happen *sigh*), I'm basically DONE with school aside from a psych. quiz so...

IT'S DISNEY TIME!!


Woohoo!!! and congrats!


thanks so much! yeah i'm waiting to hear back from my advisor about what classes will transfer, and if anything just take like two, i don't think the college has a problem with me only taking 6 hours, but my parents insurance won't cover me unless i'm a full time student (says my dad). but he says he hasn't gotten any kinds of calls from them asking for proof of my schooling and whatnot, so i'm hoping i can get away with only taking 6 hours, as long as i dont hurt myself while i'm on the program, lol.

I'm the same way. I am still under my parents insurance as long as I'm a full time student. With my parents if I get dropped from the insurance I can't get back on. So, be careful with that. You don't want to cut corners and then have your insurance randomly ask for proof and you don't have it, get dropped and be insurance-less for the remainder of your college (I'm assuming you have a little bit yet as a student). So, be careful with that. :)

[krisTXyn]

I'm the same way. I am still under my parents insurance as long as I'm a full time student. With my parents if I get dropped from the insurance I can't get back on. So, be careful with that. You don't want to cut corners and then have your insurance randomly ask for proof and you don't have it, get dropped and be insurance-less for the remainder of your college (I'm assuming you have a little bit yet as a student). So, be careful with that. :)

yeah see idk if i get dropped or not for not being a full time student :/ lol so much to think about!
but i'm still excitedddddddd