College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[tinkerbell0o0]

I have just read over the thread... and i had some questions.

1. What are all the job possibilities involved with operations... and do you get a preference at all on where within a certain role you would like to be placed?

2. is hospitality just working in the hotels?

3. if you do full service food(or w/e its called) do you get a preference in the restraunt you work in and/or if you are a waitress or a hostess?

4. I read something about an extra shift hotline number or something(don't remember where i read that)... so is it ever possible to work in another job inside your role and/or outside of role... and how is costuming done in those situations?

Sorry for all the questions.. this college program thing just sounds really interesting!

 

[Joanna71985]

I have just read over the thread... and i had some questions.

1. What are all the job possibilities involved with operations... and do you get a preference at all on where within a certain role you would like to be placed?

2. is hospitality just working in the hotels?

3. if you do full service food(or w/e its called) do you get a preference in the restraunt you work in and/or if you are a waitress or a hostess?

4. I read something about an extra shift hotline number or something(don't remember where i read that)... so is it ever possible to work in another job inside your role and/or outside of role... and how is costuming done in those situations?

Sorry for all the questions.. this college program thing just sounds really interesting!

1. Operations is running the attractions. You work the actual ride, you help with FastPasses (if the ride has any), you could work stroller parking for the ride, work the front of the queue line, and so on. As for preferences, you can mention a ride you would like to work but Disney will place you where they need people. So it depends.

2. Yes, hospitality roles are at the resorts.

3. The same goes for the food roles. You can request someplace, but you will be placed somewhere before you arrive.

4. Yes, there is a link on the Portal (cast member website) that is for picking up extra hour shifts. As long as the shift doesn't require extra training, you can pick it up. You can also pick up a shift in another park that is the same as your role (for example, if you do merch in MK you can pick up a shift in merch at MGM). For costuming, you just go to the costuming area for the park/wherever you picked up the shift and get the costume. It should say what the costume is on the extra hour page.

 

[Joanna71985]

Oh, and welcome to DIS.

 

[tinkerbell0o0]

Thanks so much for your help! The whole college program thing sounds really interesting and i think i might apply for fall 2009.

 

[Joanna71985]

Thanks so much for your help! The whole college program thing sounds really interesting and i think i might apply for fall 2009.

Awsome! I hope you do.

 

[zulemara]

Good idea on the new thread! I'll christen it with two new questions!

My first is: somewhere on the WDWCP site it suggested bringing a wireless router. Has anyone done this, and is it beneficial? (I know how routers work and all, I just am wondering if its really more beneficial than a long ethernet cord).

And my second question sortof ties into the first. Are there any restrictions on internet usage there as far as videogame platforms are concerned? I don't imagine I could go without bringing my Xbox 360 and I'd definitely want to be playing it online, but I don't know if they block its usage or anything of the sort. (At my school they restrict Xbox Live to weekends only).

Thanks!

IDK If your second question was answered, but I do have the answer for you. They use an internal addressing scheme and block every port under the sun. It is necessary due to people file sharing and hogging all the bandwith. Unfortunately, it also means it blocks some school online logins and most internet gaming. You can open a ticket to have ports opened, but they aren't exactly quick to comply if it isn't school related. You have an option to purchase a public IP address for something like 5 bux a month I think. I don't remember exactly because all my roomies split the cost. If you have a public IP address you won't be subject to their firewalls and will be able to game online.

I was a CP from aug 2004-May 2005 and that was the policy as of the time I left

 

[J@Disney]

My question is... what is the attire like for the first day? Like do you need to dress a certain way?

 

[Nyxastra]

My question is... what is the attire like for the first day? Like do you need to dress a certain way?

Move in day you have to be within the Disney Look; however, you can wear polo shirts, jeans and tennis shoes. I wore Business Attire on move-in day and as soon as I got to my apartment I changed clothes. You cannot wear sleeveless tops becuase you are going to get your apartment id photo take that day as well. I'm either going to wear jeans and a short sleeve top or kaki pants with a polo either way I'm wearing tennis shoes. Traditions is the first day you will have to be in Disney Look Business attire. For your first day that your park you will get notification what to wear for that day.

 

[travlrmel]

Thanks for the update! This helps. Does it also apply to professional interns too?

 

[Joanna71985]

My question is... what is the attire like for the first day? Like do you need to dress a certain way?

First day can be casual, since you are just checking into your apartment. I would try to look neat though. I wore shorts and a t-shirt for all 3 times.

 

[RR0206]

IDK If your second question was answered, but I do have the answer for you. They use an internal addressing scheme and block every port under the sun. It is necessary due to people file sharing and hogging all the bandwith. Unfortunately, it also means it blocks some school online logins and most internet gaming. You can open a ticket to have ports opened, but they aren't exactly quick to comply if it isn't school related. You have an option to purchase a public IP address for something like 5 bux a month I think. I don't remember exactly because all my roomies split the cost. If you have a public IP address you won't be subject to their firewalls and will be able to game online.

I was a CP from aug 2004-May 2005 and that was the policy as of the time I left

Wow, thanks so much for answering this for me. It is very nice to know that information in advance. Kindof bummed that I'm going to have to shell out more money to be able to game online, but in the scheme of things it is a small expense, and I'd rather do that than not get my gaming fix for four months

 

[Andrusi]

Incidentally, the port blocking will also interfere with IRC if you use that, as well as, of course, file sharing (this combo being bad news for an anime addict like me). And the internal addressing means that, to sites like Megaupload that restrict usage based on your IP, some huge percentage of the College Program will all look like one guy (so there's always a race to see who gets the download first).

I suspected the blocked ports, but didn't know about the internal addressing. That clears up a lot of questions for me.

 

[ak714251]

is a sweater and black pants good for traditions? is that business-y enough?

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

First day can be casual, since you are just checking into your apartment. I would try to look neat though. I wore shorts and a t-shirt for all 3 times.

we can wear sandals or crocs right?

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

is a sweater and black pants good for traditions? is that business-y enough?

I'm going to wear a business suit for traditions. That way I'll have an appropriate shirt on but I'll have a jacket on if for some reason they don't feel that it is appropirate. If I get hot throughout the day, I'll take the jacket off.

 

[kishijoten]

is a sweater and black pants good for traditions? is that business-y enough?

From the wdwcollegeprogram website: "Professional options for women include dress pants with a classic style blouse or sweater, skirted or pants suit, dress with or without a jacket, and business-style walking shorts with a blouse and jacket or vest."

we can wear sandals or crocs right?

Yes From all I've heard, the two rules to follow on check-in day are these: be comfortable and make sure you follow the Disney look guidelines from the shoulders up (for your housing ID picture).

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

From the wdwcollegeprogram website: "Professional options for women include dress pants with a classic style blouse or sweater, skirted or pants suit, dress with or without a jacket, and business-style walking shorts with a blouse and jacket or vest."


Yes From all I've heard, the two rules to follow on check-in day are these: be comfortable and make sure you follow the Disney look guidelines from the shoulders up (for your housing ID picture).

yes!!! I knew for check-in we had to wear short sleves, although depending on the weather they might be long sleves haha!! As for the shoes, I guess depending on which floor apt I get, I might be digging out my tennis shoes to put on lol. THANKS

 

[Joanna71985]

is a sweater and black pants good for traditions? is that business-y enough?

Sure is.

we can wear sandals or crocs right?

Yup, you can.

 

[Sorahana]

I had a question, what kind of tops would NOT be allowed for Traditions? My mom got me a plain old white blouse but I wanted to wear something else that isn't a blouse. Would what you would wear to church be appropriate (I'm talking nice clothes not casual lol)?

 

[Joanna71985]

I had a question, what kind of tops would NOT be allowed for Traditions? My mom got me a plain old white blouse but I wanted to wear something else that isn't a blouse. Would what you would wear to church be appropriate (I'm talking nice clothes not casual lol)?

I think most tops should be fine, as long as they have sleeves and are not shabby. Church clothes would be fine.