College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[csaribay]

quick question
Do you have to bring a tv to the apartment? I looked at the 360 view at the rooms and there was no t.vs.

and does anybody know know how the park hopper role works? I know I asked twice I am just seeing if anyone else on here who has done that role before.

Thanks for all the help on here.

Yeah, you'll need to have your own TV- they aren't included. You might want to wait and see if anyone else your apartment brings one with them, since that could save you some money. Otherwise you can bring your own, or buy one at Walmart/other area stores.

I have knowledge on the resorts hopper only... sorry about that! Hopefully someone else can give you more info who has done it before.

 

[Joanna71985]

quick question
Do you have to bring a tv to the apartment? I looked at the 360 view at the rooms and there was no t.vs.

and does anybody know know how the park hopper role works? I know I asked twice I am just seeing if anyone else on here who has done that role before.

Thanks for all the help on here.

No, there is no tv there. You would need to bring your own.

I am not 100% positive on the park hopper details, but I know you get trained in several roles. So I am assuming you are moved around as they need people.

 

[CelticBelle]

I read somewhere that hoppers work 2-3 weeks at a location and are then switched. Im not sure if its flexible or on a schedule. I also dont know if you do training for several things at once, or just as you go.

 

[namara87]

I read somewhere that hoppers work 2-3 weeks at a location and are then switched. Im not sure if its flexible or on a schedule. I also dont know if you do training for several things at once, or just as you go.

A girl I worked with was a Hopper...although she didn't get trained for her second role till 2.5 months into the program, and after being trained she was only scheduled a handful of shifts at her second location. I could only assume the case is usually like how you mentioned, but that didn't happen with her.

 

[M.I.C.]

I got some questions about the actual working hours. How many hours do you work per week? Is it a set number like 40 or something how long would a typical shift be? (I know it depends on the role probably but just in general). Also are they flexible about the hours or do you pretty much just have to work as they schedule you?

 

[tinyt396]

I got some questions about the actual working hours. How many hours do you work per week? Is it a set number like 40 or something how long would a typical shift be? (I know it depends on the role probably but just in general). Also are they flexible about the hours or do you pretty much just have to work as they schedule you?

During the peak times you could be working long hours, sometimes pulling in 60+ hours in a week. During non-peak times you are guaranteed at least 30 hours, Disney will never give you less than that. Usually shifts can be anywhere from 6 hours- 12+hours, again it all depends on the season and how busy your location is, and how well staffed you are. You will be given your scedule the week before and you work what they scedule, more than likely it won't be the same schedule every week.

 

[RyanS]

Ok, late notice, but it's somewhat important...What is the situation with our mailing adresses? Do we get them when we arrive, and are we able to recieve packages?

 

[csaribay]

I got some questions about the actual working hours. How many hours do you work per week? Is it a set number like 40 or something how long would a typical shift be? (I know it depends on the role probably but just in general). Also are they flexible about the hours or do you pretty much just have to work as they schedule you?

tinyt396 answered your question pretty perfectly, but I just wanted to add one bit on the flexibility portion. Although you can request certain days off (and the sooner the better) and make your preference known on particular shifts, it is vitally important to understand that "full availability" clause is just that. You will be expected to work your schedule as posted.

You can, of course, give away/trade shifts with your co-workers.

Ok, late notice, but it's somewhat important...What is the situation with our mailing adresses? Do we get them when we arrive, and are we able to recieve packages?

You'll know soon after you arrive. If you live at Vista Way, the address is 13501 Meadow Creek Dr., Orlando FL 32821. If you live at Chatham Square/Patterson Court, the street names and addresses vary by each building.

 

[Joanna71985]

I got some questions about the actual working hours. How many hours do you work per week? Is it a set number like 40 or something how long would a typical shift be? (I know it depends on the role probably but just in general). Also are they flexible about the hours or do you pretty much just have to work as they schedule you?

It depends on your role/location. You are guaranteed 35+ per week. However, during Peak times it can be around 50 hours a week.

Ok, late notice, but it's somewhat important...What is the situation with our mailing adresses? Do we get them when we arrive, and are we able to recieve packages?

You will get your address after you find out your apartment #.

 

[M.I.C.]

Thanks for the answers

 

[M.I.C.]

Any ideas when the info for the Spring CP will come out? I'm guessing not until after the Summer, when you can actually apply I'm just getting anxious I guess lol.

Also, what do those of you who are experianced recommend as roles? I really don't think I wanna work with food, I had a job with food once and hated it. I've worked in retail for the last 3 years too so I might want to get away from that but who knows, I don't know what these jobs are like at Disney.

 

[Joanna71985]

Any ideas when the info for the Spring CP will come out? I'm guessing not until after the Summer, when you can actually apply I'm just getting anxious I guess lol.

Also, what do those of you who are experianced recommend as roles? I really don't think I wanna work with food, I had a job with food once and hated it. I've worked in retail for the last 3 years too so I might want to get away from that but who knows, I don't know what these jobs are like at Disney.

Disney will start recruiting for Spring 2009 in late Sept/early Oct.

Well, this will vary by opinion. I did character attendant, and liked it a lot. I also did merchandise and custodial, and found them pleasant enough.

 

[M.I.C.]

Yeah, right now my 3 main choices in order I think would be

1. Charector Attendent
2. Merchandise
3. Rides

I don't know much about the Rides roll at this point though.

 

[Joanna71985]

Yeah, right now my 3 main choices in order I think would be

1. Charector Attendent
2. Merchandise
3. Rides

I don't know much about the Rides roll at this point though.

That's cool. Character attendant and merchandise are good roles.

 

[sandybobandy]

Hey guys!

Okay, so-I'm hoping to do Fall '09 but then extend. Would that then have me at Disney from August '09 to May '10? Does that sound about right?

 

[csaribay]

Hey guys!

Okay, so-I'm hoping to do Fall '09 but then extend. Would that then have me at Disney from August '09 to May '10? Does that sound about right?

Sounds right to me. You'll also probably have the option to do one additional extension before May '10 that would get you to August '10 (likely just days before your original arrival date about a year prior).

 

[Joanna71985]

Hey guys!

Okay, so-I'm hoping to do Fall '09 but then extend. Would that then have me at Disney from August '09 to May '10? Does that sound about right?

Yep. That sounds about right.

 

[M.I.C.]

I'm starting to get the feeling that working for Disney might ruin the whole Disney experiance of actually vactioning there

 

[Joanna71985]

I'm starting to get the feeling that working for Disney might ruin the whole Disney experiance of actually vactioning there

It doesn't necessarily. I have been working at Disney on and off since 2005, and it still has as much magic as it did when I was younger. In fact, it may have more.

 

[sandybobandy]

Sounds right to me. You'll also probably have the option to do one additional extension before May '10 that would get you to August '10 (likely just days before your original arrival date about a year prior).

Yep. That sounds about right.

Jusy what I wanted to hear.

Thanks you two!