College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Traveliz]

sorry for the re-post but Attractions.......anyone?

Well it wasn't me but my daughter worked Attractions this past year and absolutely loved it. She worked one semester at Mission Space and another at ITTBAB.

She met lots of full, part time and other CPers at both locations and liked them both for different reasons.

She doesn't read here but I can ask her any questions you have. I think she is on some Facebook groups though.

Liz

 

[Board57796]

sorry for the re-post but Attractions.......anyone?

If you are on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13836667111

 

[orangekid13]

I tried to use the thread search but it just sent me to the regular thread search page without giving me any results first so sorry if this has already been asked

When in the park as a guest, is it possible to obtain fastpasses for rides or do you just have to wait in the standby line every time? I'm not sure how the ID works for getting in, so I don't know if it's something you can put in a fastpass machine

 

[seastars]

How do the buses work? Does it take a lot of planning, or do they come every 10-15 minutes? I'm hoping they run more on a schedule than the ones that pick you up to go to and from the Disney resorts.

 

[csaribay]

How do the buses work? Does it take a lot of planning, or do they come every 10-15 minutes? I'm hoping they run more on a schedule than the ones that pick you up to go to and from the Disney resorts.

They run on a scheduled basis (unlike Disney resort busses), and it's about twenty to thirty minutes between busses- depending on their destination. Areas with more participants obviously have more service. Note that some Disney resorts are served via transfer (bus to van), so it's something to keep in mind.

 

[futreWDI]

I tried to use the thread search but it just sent me to the regular thread search page without giving me any results first so sorry if this has already been asked

When in the park as a guest, is it possible to obtain fastpasses for rides or do you just have to wait in the standby line every time? I'm not sure how the ID works for getting in, so I don't know if it's something you can put in a fastpass machine

The ID works just like a normal ticket. you can put it into the Fastpass machine just like a ticket.

The ID also works just like a ticket. At the entrance just go up and put it in and do the finger biometric thing just like everyone else. There is one line that says Cast Member entrance but you 'only need to 'use that if you are using a Main Entrance Pass to get other guests in. your ID will work at every turnstile.

 

[kaos928]

Does anyone know someone who has lived "off-site"? I live with my boyfriend and we would like to bring our dogs with us when we go. If so what is the process and was it hard to find housing??

 

[orangekid13]

I thought of another question about the housing when I was paying my rent today
(weird half month bill because our lease last year was 11.5 mo. and a price reduction for renewing on a 2 bedroom in a college town in the middle of split 3 ways means $93 this month, having paid the last months rent from the other lease term already... but still, rent this month is $93! WOOHOO!)
and I got to wondering, is there any sort of deposit with the Disney CP housing? I know with Chatham it's managed by a third party, so is the lease to Disney so they're responsible for it?

 

[DisneyJersey]

I thought of another question about the housing when I was paying my rent today
(weird half month bill because our lease last year was 11.5 mo. and a price reduction for renewing on a 2 bedroom in a college town in the middle of split 3 ways means $93 this month, having paid the last months rent from the other lease term already... but still, rent this month is $93! WOOHOO!)
and I got to wondering, is there any sort of deposit with the Disney CP housing? I know with Chatham it's managed by a third party, so is the lease to Disney so they're responsible for it?

no housing deposit needed, your rent comes out of your paycheck, so nothing to worry about as far as paying on time, etc..

 

[csaribay]

Does anyone know someone who has lived "off-site"? I live with my boyfriend and we would like to bring our dogs with us when we go. If so what is the process and was it hard to find housing??

It's possible, but it's more on the rare side and handled by recruiting and housing operations. Housing is a big part of the program, and as such, they may not approve off-site requests. Contact your recruiter for more info.

Note that you will likely need to have alternative arrangements already set up for them to review the request. They will probably not provide any assistance trying to find housing- take a look at Craigslist to get an idea of the costs involved for renting an apartment.

I thought of another question about the housing when I was paying my rent today and I got to wondering, is there any sort of deposit with the Disney CP housing? I know with Chatham it's managed by a third party, so is the lease to Disney so they're responsible for it?

No, a security deposit is not required. All of the onsite complexes are managed by Price Management and housing payments are handled by Disney (in part by weekly rent deductions off of your paycheck). The housing contract specifically notes that a signature doesn't constitute a lease, and that participants are liable for any damage- which by signing the contract, authorizes Disney/Price Management to directly deducted off the cost of such your paycheck. It also emphasizes that the program assessment fee doesn't count as a deposit for rent, damages or otherwise.

Never known anyone to get dinged by damages (Price Management is pretty understanding of wear and tear, and damage seems rare), but if you fail an apartment inspection because of cleanliness, they can and do charge for maid service to come and clean your apartment.

 

[kandeebunny]

How often are inspections done?

 

[csaribay]

How often are inspections done?

I want to say they're scheduled every six weeks, though that number might be wrong. They can also do random inspections at any point.

If your apartment is really clean, Price Management also gives out small thank you gestures. Our apartment got a box of like forty Ferrero Rocher chocolates several times, after exceeding expectations on our inspections. They've left other trinkets too.

 

[lbdpw1285]

i have 2 more questions. i hope i am not repeating common knowledge but i have not seen these topics while lurking.

first, cell phone service, i was going to bring a verizon wireless broadband card for my laptop instead of a router. does anyone else use this? how is the reception? any problems?

second. shoes. do all roles require black shoes, and if i have seen a cast member in the past with another color shoe, can i assume these shoes are issued as part of a costume?

thanks to all of you who have answered me previously.

 

[csaribay]

i have 2 more questions. i hope i am not repeating common knowledge but i have not seen these topics while lurking.

first, cell phone service, i was going to bring a verizon wireless broadband card for my laptop instead of a router. does anyone else use this? how is the reception? any problems?

second. shoes. do all roles require black shoes, and if i have seen a cast member in the past with another color shoe, can i assume these shoes are issued as part of a costume?

thanks to all of you who have answered me previously.

A Verizon wireless broadband card will probably work, but due to the construction of the buildings, you may or may not have reception inside your apartment. It's kind of a mixed bag.

Most roles require black, polishable shoes, but there are several exceptions. You won't know what shoes you'll need until you receive your location assignment, so do not attempt to get them ahead of time. In any case, all shoes are Cast Member provided items... no areas provide shoes (save entertainment w/character costumes).

 

[kandeebunny]

I want to say they're scheduled every six weeks, though that number might be wrong. They can also do random inspections at any point.

If your apartment is really clean, Price Management also gives out small thank you gestures. Our apartment got a box of like forty Ferrero Rocher chocolates several times, after exceeding expectations on our inspections. They've left other trinkets too.

I am assuming all this is explained at the housing meeting, but if the common areas are clean and YOUR bedroom is clean but your roommates rooms are a mess, if the maid service must be called is it deducted from EVERYONES rent?

 

[csaribay]

I am assuming all this is explained at the housing meeting, but if the common areas are clean and YOUR bedroom is clean but your roommates rooms are a mess, if the maid service must be called is it deducted from EVERYONES rent?

This happened one time in one of my apartments. If the common areas and your individual room and bathroom are clean, you don't have to worry. You won't be charged the fee. Just make sure it's noted that way on the apartment evaluation, if you're there while they do the inspection.

 

[kandeebunny]

Thanks! I'm a neat freak and I know others aren't I just don't want to be penalized for other peoples personal space!

 

[futreWDI]

I thought of another question about the housing when I was paying my rent today
(weird half month bill because our lease last year was 11.5 mo. and a price reduction for renewing on a 2 bedroom in a college town in the middle of split 3 ways means $93 this month, having paid the last months rent from the other lease term already... but still, rent this month is $93! WOOHOO!)
and I got to wondering, is there any sort of deposit with the Disney CP housing? I know with Chatham it's managed by a third party, so is the lease to Disney so they're responsible for it?

Actually, your program assessment fee of $75 dollars is your housing deposit. The main purpose of this fee is to hold your spot on the program. I dont know what step in the process you are at, but you pay this no later than 2 weeks after you accept your offer. The fee does go directly to Price management and is technically a housing deposit. Although you will not receive it back. They do keep it so that when the program is over than can clean the apartments really well.

 

[csaribay]

The fee does go directly to Price management and is technically a housing deposit. Although you will not receive it back. They do keep it so that when the program is over than can clean the apartments really well.

While this is may be true, no one should confuse the program assessment fee as a deposit in the standard sense- it doesn't cover damage, and there's a special provision that notes this in the housing contract. Additionally, if an apartment isn't relatively clean when participants leave, they do charge additional fees.

1. All participants are financially responsible for all amounts and payroll deductions that are owed with respect to all aspects of the Housing Properties including without limitation responsibility for: cleaning fees, failed apartment inspection fees, damage or loss of (furniture, housewares, ID, keys etc.). Participants are to ensure accurate weekly deductions for all costs in connection with my living experience at the Housing Properties and shall notify Management immediately if incorrect. The Non-Refundable Program Assessment Fee is not a deposit and does not cover damages, any financial debt or cleaning fees.

 

[orangekid13]

wow, thanks for all the really detailed answers
I'm planning on applying for spring 09, so I don't even get to start my wait & worry period until probably October, that's when the presentation was here last year. I just got curious about how that part worked early, just one way to put off Calc3 homework, only 1 more week though!

Does anyone know how to figure out who my campus rep is so I could ask them if they know who specifically at WSU I need to talk to about finding out if I can get credit for taking any of the classes there and how they handle taking a semester off to go do it here? With classes almost out I'm going to get really bored really soon and I'll have plenty of time to start emailing people at my college to make sure I do things right (or at least get their instructions in writing in advance so I can prove it's not my fault if I do something wrong, advising around here isn't always good about telling people the right things, and my advisor doesn't even know what the cp is! but that's what I get for talking to someone who advises electrical engineers and computer scientists haha) I just want to ask my campus rep who DOES know what's going on and a few other questions like that specific to WSU.