College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[csaribay]

duplicate post.... see below

 

[csaribay]

I just finished all my paperwork at college to be able to do the program and get some credits. However, they told me I had to enroll in two classes while in the program; a communications class (to get my credits) and any other class of my choice. So what would the communications class be? and when do I actually sign up for the classes I want/have to take?

On your second day, you'll be enrolling for classes.

Disney Communications is a basic primer to contemporary human communication with both some rhetoric and theory, and several assigned demonstrations (speeches). It's a pretty simply laid out, and focuses quite a bit on effective delivery with public speaking. The instructor (at least as of last year) was a pretty funny guy, so the courses weren't too dry.

Info from wdwcollegeprogram.com...

Location: The Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Length: 44 hours
Dates: June 2000-Present

Objective: To provide the opportunity to learn the concepts inherent in business communications and apply them in the workplace.

Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to identify basic listening skills; appreciate the various methods people use to process information; use an inclusive approach in communication; and handle complex situations including meetings, presentations and facilitated classes. Emphasis is placed on preparation and delivery techniques for public speaking.

Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are principles of communications; personal communication styles; effective listening; communication awareness; meetings and groups; public communication preparation and delivery; informative speech; and persuasive speech. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom exercises, case studies, audio-visual material, midterm and final exam.

Credit Recommendation: In lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category or upper-division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Communications, Hospitality Management or Business Administration (2/00) (1/03).

Note that this info is off the educator section of the website, on the student side there appears to be a new communications course this year, though it seems somewhat similar to the this one.

 

[Caribbeanprincess]

Thank you very much!

 

[camccoy1]

I'm doing the program right now. I'm in Epcot doing F&B QSR. Which I thought was really strange that they put me there because of a tattoo I have on my wrist. Well, it was brought to my attention today that it's not allowed. So what do I do? I haven't officially started working yet. Just training. Who do I need to contact in order to switch roles?

 

[CelticBelle]

I'm doing the program right now. I'm in Epcot doing F&B QSR. Which I thought was really strange that they put me there because of a tattoo I have on my wrist. Well, it was brought to my attention today that it's not allowed. So what do I do? I haven't officially started working yet. Just training. Who do I need to contact in order to switch roles?

I believe there is makeup type stuff you can use to cover it up. You could look into something like that. At least it is a quick temporary fix.

 

[camccoy1]

I thought of that, but make up is not allowed in Food and Beverage when the tattoo is on your wrist. Any other suggestions? PLEASE!

 

[CelticBelle]

I thought that you were allowed to wear long sleeve shirts underneath whatever you have to wear. Im not sure if it would cover your tattoo, but thats all I can think of. Did you let them know you have a tattoo? why did they put you there?

If your clothes wont cover it I dont know how you change roles.

 

[camccoy1]

I don't know what I'm gonna do. They knew about it. I think my recruiter just may not have recorded it or something. I have to find out.

 

[csaribay]

I don't know what I'm gonna do. They knew about it. I think my recruiter just may not have recorded it or something. I have to find out.

Just take a moment to breath. Things sometimes get lost in the shuffle, and so long as you've been forthcoming so far, you hopefully should be okay. If you are able to completely cover the tattoo with a long sleeve shirt (available at costuming centers, ask costuming for specific colors that match your costume), then you shouldn't have any issues. Other than that, as you've probably already heard, QSR doesn't allow you to cover up tattoos with makeup... if you can't conceal with the tattoo with a long sleeve, you have a couple options:

Visit the Program Support Manager: I just checked some things, and it looks like the Program Support Manager will be out of the office until Monday. What you want to do as soon as possible is to visit her (Kelly Prezioso) - her office is to the left side of Clubroom Thirteen501 at Vista Way. She will be able to help you tide the waters and figure out the next step. To call, it's extension 1354 within housing or 407-827-1354 outside of housing.

Contact Housing's Program Office: If you are unable to wait that long, contact housing's program office at 7721 inside housing, or 407-827-7721 outside housing. You can also visit them (without an appointment) by visiting their office on the second floor of The Commons. They should be able to help, but the amount they are able to do may be limited (the Program Support Manager is the best route).

Visit your area's Cast Service Manager: You can also visit the Cast Service Manager area in your area, I believe at Epcot, they're all in a central office within the Cast Service building (they're in the blue section with the large Spaceship Earth mural, with a Golden Yellow "Cast Service" faceplate near the door).

The roles that you should be able participate in from what I can tell are Merchandise, Character Performer (past audition required), Full Service Food and Beverage, Hospitality and Vacation Planner. All require the use of stage makeup appropriate to your skin tone (like Dermablend) to conceal the tattoo.

 

[pinkpanda38]

I'm doing the program right now. I'm in Epcot doing F&B QSR. Which I thought was really strange that they put me there because of a tattoo I have on my wrist. Well, it was brought to my attention today that it's not allowed. So what do I do? I haven't officially started working yet. Just training. Who do I need to contact in order to switch roles?

I had a friend who had a visible tattoo and she used cover-up and foundation to cover the tattoo. It wasn't that big so it worked. Just an idea!

 

[kandeebunny]

Bill Nye works AMAZINGLY for covering tattoos and is rather inexpensive you can buy it online. It comes in a container with 5 or 6 colors so you can blend to match your skin exactly.

 

[Eeyores Butterfly]

According to the poster, makeup on the wrist is not allowed in F&B, and I must say I agree. I currently work in a restaurant, and there is simply too much risk of the makeup getting into the food. Talk to your homeroom manager. Wear long sleeves if you can until you get it sorted out. Almost all costumes have a long sleeved option. Long sleeves or pants are the preferred methods for covering tattoos. (I know it's hot, but it's just one of those things.) Good luck!

 

[Caribbeanprincess]

Question: My mother plans to spend the last few days of my CP with me and she wants to stay at a resort. If she checks in before my CP is over but leaves after it's over, can she get the disccount?

 

[tinyt396]

Question: My mother plans to spend the last few days of my CP with me and she wants to stay at a resort. If she checks in before my CP is over but leaves after it's over, can she get the disccount?

When I was there in 2005 (it may have changed since then) you would need your cast member id at check in that is all so you should be fine. However you might want to keep in mind that the week of christmas and new years are black out dates for cast member discount. My check out date was January 2 and so my family wasn't able to stay at the resorts due to the black out. Again this may have changed since I have been there.

 

[Traveliz]

When I was there in 2005 (it may have changed since then) you would need your cast member id at check in that is all so you should be fine. However you might want to keep in mind that the week of christmas and new years are black out dates for cast member discount. My check out date was January 2 and so my family wasn't able to stay at the resorts due to the black out. Again this may have changed since I have been there.

This past year there were CM discounts for the resorts over the Christmas/New Years holiday - I don't know so much for Christmas but for a few days past and through New Years.

Liz

 

[Caribbeanprincess]

I thought the blackout dates were only for the free entrance to the parks?

 

[csaribay]

I thought the blackout dates were only for the free entrance to the parks?

Unfortunately there are several possible discount block-out periods for rooms, merchandise and food and beverage. Most of these are around the busiest time of the year, from the week leading up to Christmas going through the first week of January.

Your cast ID provides you admission to the parks 365 days a year... that doesn't carry any block-out dates. Your Blue Main Entrance Pass (used to provide your friends/family entrance into the parks) on the other hand is subject to block-out periods throughout the year. At least one park is available virtually every day of the year on that particular pass (save the busy Christmas week), though.

 

[Eeyores Butterfly]

As far as I know there are no black out dates for discount (though high volume may make it harder.) In 2006 my family stayed over New Years Eve (arrived December 20 left Jan 2) and I got my 50% discount on the resorts.

 

[kandeebunny]

Is there a local CVS by any of the housing or is it all Walgreens?

 

[csaribay]

Is there a local CVS by any of the housing or is it all Walgreens?

There is a CVS in the general area, but not really within walking distance. It's a little less than half way between Vista Way/Chatham Square if you take the south route (535 to World Dr. to Intl. Dr. South). Here's a link to the store, and a map on Google Maps (Point A is Chatham, B is CVS, C is Vista).