Bicoastal CP Alumna Answering Questions

[ArielinWonderland]

Hi everyone! I completed my first CP in Disneyland in Spring 2012, working as a Food Prep at the Golden Vine Winery in Disney California Adventure. I recently completed my second program (Fall 2013) at Walt Disney World, working attractions at The Seas with Nemo and Friends in Epcot. I am currently a seasonal Seas cast member, and am also waiting to hear back about the Disneyland summer alumni program for this summer.

I know there is a big question board but it can be hard to keep up with. I love talking about my experiences, and thought I'd offer to answer any questions you might have about the program on either coast! Feel free to ask here or message me, and I'll try to check this as frequently as possible.

 

[dnswalker]

Do you have any class recommendations? My daughter is a Nursing major and will be doing Fall Advantage 2014 at WDW. I am curious what classes may benefit someone not going into an entertainment career field or hotel/ restaurant management.

 

[ArielinWonderland]

Do you have any class recommendations? My daughter is a Nursing major and will be doing Fall Advantage 2014 at WDW. I am curious what classes may benefit someone not going into an entertainment career field or hotel/ restaurant management.

Hi dnswalker! Unfortunately, I don't have a good answer for you as I did not take any of the classes in Disney World (they are required in DLR but not in WDW). I'm not sure if this is an option there, but the Leadership Speaker Series in DLR was fantastic. I am also not a hospitality or entertainment major, but leadership is an important skill in any field, and I learned a lot from the amazing company leaders who came to speak to my class! It was not a for-credit class, but there was little to no outside work, and it was very interesting.

 

[dnswalker]

Thanks! I will pass that on to her and see if we can find an equivalent series at WDW.

 

[ArielinWonderland]

Bumping this!