College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Sehsun]

Hrm...I see that too, though it's listed under the Disney Pin Trading... usually the pin party is only one day out of the sale - hopefully it's just talking about the pin party, and not about it being a one day sale all together.

Ah yes, you are correct. Now that you mentioned it, I am sure they mean the pin parties are one day only out of the whole SALSA sale event - the SALSA sale is usually several days - thank you for the correction.

 

[namara87]

Darn...thanks everyone for answering. I left my CP early December for school reasons... I guess I didn't realize I went to SALSA so close to when I left the CP. Maybe I'll just make two trips...I really wanna go to both

 

[meederman]

I want to stay vista way because there allot more stuff there, but is it really a big party atmosphere there? Don't get me wrong I don't mind party's but is it too much partying going on over there(meaning everyday)?

How is new apartment complex over there?

 

[csaribay]

I want to stay vista way because there allot more stuff there, but is it really a big party atmosphere there? Don't get me wrong I don't mind party's but is it too much partying going on over there(meaning everyday)?

How is new apartment complex over there?

Define "a lot more stuff"... the other complexes have almost all of the same amenities, save a hot tub. Vista Way is more convenient to Walgreens/Wendys/Chik-fil-a, but the outlet mall and Publix/Walgreens are within walking distance of Chatham Square and Paterson Court.

As far as partying goes, the stereotype I feel is overblown. Yes, there are parties, but it's not as big of a deal as people make it out to be.

 

[meederman]

Define "a lot more stuff"... the other complexes have almost all of the same amenities, save a hot tub. Vista Way is more convenient to Walgreens/Wendys/Chik-fil-a, but the outlet mall and Publix/Walgreens are within walking distance of Chatham Square and Paterson Court.

As far as partying goes, the stereotype I feel is overblown. Yes, there are parties, but it's not as big of a deal as people make it out to be.

Well does vista way contain the learning center and speaker seminar series take place at vista way?

 

[DisneyJersey]

Well does vista way contain the learning center and speaker seminar series take place at vista way?

vista and chatham both have a learning center, as for the seminar series they did have some at vista, and some at chatham... sometimes they take place at disney university ( building across the street from MK's cast parking lot), at least that was the case in 2005.

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

Anyone who has previously been friends with Chip and Dale, who else were you acquaintances with?

The same goes for those who were friends with Pluto?

Thanks

 

[Joanna71985]

Anyone who has previously been friends with Chip and Dale, who else were you acquaintances with?

The same goes for those who were friends with Pluto?

Thanks

Sent you a PM.

I want to stay vista way because there allot more stuff there, but is it really a big party atmosphere there? Don't get me wrong I don't mind party's but is it too much partying going on over there(meaning everyday)?

How is new apartment complex over there?

Patterson is nice. I love the pool and the workout center. The only downside is that the buses currently don't stop there.

 

[csaribay]

Well does vista way contain the learning center and speaker seminar series take place at vista way?

Yes, Vista Way does have a Disney Learning Center, but you can still use it (and any other amenities at other complexes) during normal hours (7-9), regardless of which complex is your "home base". All of the other complexes have small computer labs that you can use when the apartment front desks are open. If you're reliant on the bus system, Vista is only a five minute ride away.

On the CP Alumni Speaker Series, these take place at both complexes Vista Way and Chatham Square on a rotating basis. They no longer take place at Disney University (although other sessions, like "Conversations With" do).

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

1. Can anyone else tell me about the events held at the apartment complexes and how often they are?

2. Is there anyone I can talk to about the program while I'm on vacation there? Our trip is right around when we can start applying. Is my only option to find CMs in the park with colleges on their name tags or can I talk to some people who run the program?

3. Do you discuss what roles are your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice in the interview or do you mark it on your role checklist?

4. Can you request for majority of the time to work a certain time of day? For example, can you ask to be mostly morning shifts or does it need to be on a weekly basis?

5. If my school doesn't give me credit for the DU courses, but will let me take online classes, how do I leave an education block in my schedule? Would I need to talk to my manager or someone at DU?

6. When you're a character attendant, do you work with one or two of the same characters? For example do you work with Pooh and friends everywhere they go? If so, is it usually the same CM's who are friends with these characters? Or is it just whoever needs an attendant?

7. Can you get a raise during your program and are you eligible for bonuses at any time? Are there other ways to make extra money besides picking up extra shifts?

Thanks!

 

[DisneyJersey]

1. Can anyone else tell me about the events held at the apartment complexes and how often they are?

2. Is there anyone I can talk to about the program while I'm on vacation there? Our trip is right around when we can start applying. Is my only option to find CMs in the park with colleges on their name tags or can I talk to some people who run the program?

3. Do you discuss what roles are your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice in the interview or do you mark it on your role checklist?

4. Can you request for majority of the time to work a certain time of day? For example, can you ask to be mostly morning shifts or does it need to be on a weekly basis?

5. If my school doesn't give me credit for the DU courses, but will let me take online classes, how do I leave an education block in my schedule? Would I need to talk to my manager or someone at DU?

6. When you're a character attendant, do you work with one or two of the same characters? For example do you work with Pooh and friends everywhere they go? If so, is it usually the same CM's who are friends with these characters? Or is it just whoever needs an attendant?

7. Can you get a raise during your program and are you eligible for bonuses at any time? Are there other ways to make extra money besides picking up extra shifts?

Thanks!

1. Can anyone else tell me about the events held at the apartment complexes and how often they are?

they have alumni speaker series, and networking events.. usually every week or so, it will be advertised throughout the program

2. Is there anyone I can talk to about the program while I'm on vacation there? Our trip is right around when we can start applying. Is my only option to find CMs in the park with colleges on their name tags or can I talk to some people who run the program?

now people on the cp don't have colleges on their nametag, best bet is look for college aged kids and ask if they are on the program, or you can go onto wdwcollegeprogram.com to find any FAQ's or to email college recruiting CMs to ask questions (email address on the website).

3. Do you discuss what roles are your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice in the interview or do you mark it on your role checklist?

You mark it off on the checklist.. the more you mark off, the better you get in, if you mark off F and B, or high volume areas, you may be chosen for those, so pick the ones you may have more interest in, than other roles.

4. Can you request for majority of the time to work a certain time of day? For example, can you ask to be mostly morning shifts or does it need to be on a weekly basis?

Nope, you must have full availability.. usually cp'ers get the worst of it..like i did.. i always worked to close, I was in Qs f and b and for spring break, i worked 65 hrs 2 weeks straight, without asking for OT too!

5. If my school doesn't give me credit for the DU courses, but will let me take online classes, how do I leave an education block in my schedule? Would I need to talk to my manager or someone at DU?

I would suggest you talk to your manager or discuss it with your scheduler

6. When you're a character attendant, do you work with one or two of the same characters? For example do you work with Pooh and friends everywhere they go? If so, is it usually the same CM's who are friends with these characters? Or is it just whoever needs an attendant?

this question, not sure, but I assume you work with whichever characters are assigned at the same time as you. Friends of characters are the ones who are characters..

7. Can you get a raise during your program and are you eligible for bonuses at any time? Are there other ways to make extra money besides picking up extra shifts?

no bonuses or raises..

hope i answered all your questions..

 

[csaribay]

now people on the cp don't have colleges on their nametag, best bet is look for college aged kids and ask if they are on the program, or you can go onto wdwcollegeprogram.com to find any FAQ's or to email college recruiting CMs to ask questions (email address on the website).

The "Where Dreams Come True" nametags for 2006/2007/2008 do have hometowns and universities... it's pretty easy to spot a CP (assuming they're wearing the right nametag).

I elected to have my hometown instead (and at least for Spring 07', we had the choice), but most people choose the default and go with their universities.

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

(concerning role checklist)
You mark it off on the checklist.. the more you mark off, the better you get in, if you mark off F and B, or high volume areas, you may be chosen for those, so pick the ones you may have more interest in, than other roles.

On the checklist, do you write in "1st choice" "2nd choice" etc or will they ask which roles you'd like to do over the others during your interview?

Anyone else know the answer to this? I thought I'd heard you had to talk to someone in education but I dont know what that means?

5. If my school doesn't give me credit for the DU courses, but will let me take online classes, how do I leave an education block in my schedule? Would I need to talk to my manager or someone at DU?

Any previous character attendants out there that could answer this?
6. When you're a character attendant, do you work with one or two of the same characters? For example do you work with Pooh and friends everywhere they go? If so, is it usually the same CM's who are friends with these characters? Or is it just whoever needs an attendant?


Did any of you guys raise any extra cash doing things other than picking up extra shifts?

 

[Berlioz70]

On the checklist, do you write in "1st choice" "2nd choice" etc or will they ask which roles you'd like to do over the others during your interview?

Your interviewer will ask you to "rank" them, or least specify which ones you're most interested in.

If my school doesn't give me credit for the DU courses, but will let me take online classes, how do I leave an education block in my schedule? Would I need to talk to my manager or someone at DU?

You can talk to your manager about it, but you probably will not be able to get a consistent block of time off - depending on your role.

6. When you're a character attendant, do you work with one or two of the same characters? For example do you work with Pooh and friends everywhere they go? If so, is it usually the same CM's who are friends with these characters? Or is it just whoever needs an attendant?

You could be any characters' attendant and work in all of the parks. Character Performers typically have a handful of characters they'll rotate between so you may cross paths with the same people in different locations.

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

Thank you!!

 

[Sehsun]

When I applied for the CP (fall 2007), the form gave you the option of putting either your hometown or your college/university on your name tag. I requested to have my hometown on my name tag, as did some others that I talked to, but I think most (if not all) of us got our university on our name tag.

However, for a small fee, you could request an additional name tag that had your hometown on it.

 

[CelticBelle]

When I filled out my form online it asked me what name I wanted on my nametag, but i dont remember is asking if I wanted my university on it.

 

[Niquie Lilyana]

So I wanted to know about the internet. Do you guys recommend setting up a wireless router in your apartment? Also, I'm not sure what router to get. Any recommendations for me on routers that work well in Disney without costing me an absolute fortune?

 

[csaribay]

So I wanted to know about the internet. Do you guys recommend setting up a wireless router in your apartment? Also, I'm not sure what router to get. Any recommendations for me on routers that work well in Disney without costing me an absolute fortune?

Yes, I highly recommend having at least one wireless router per apartment, since the DSL modems are in the living room/common area (depending on the apartment complex). Having wireless makes using your laptop a lot easier, no long cords to manage if you'd like to use it elsewhere in the apartment.

Any standard wireless router will work, and the area Walmart has a reasonable selection of routers starting at around $45. This one in particular always seems to be a popular, well priced pick. I'd wait until you were down in Orlando to buy one if you don't already have one, as one of your roommates may bring one (and you really only need one per apartment).

 

[Joanna71985]

Do you discuss what roles are your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice in the interview or do you mark it on your role checklist?

You tell your recruiter the order of your preferences.

Can you request for majority of the time to work a certain time of day? For example, can you ask to be mostly morning shifts or does it need to be on a weekly basis?

No unfortunately. You are filling it what the FT/PT CMs don't want. I usually close for this reason.

When you're a character attendant, do you work with one or two of the same characters? For example do you work with Pooh and friends everywhere they go? If so, is it usually the same CM's who are friends with these characters? Or is it just whoever needs an attendant?

You work with any and every character, in all 4 parks.

Can you get a raise during your program and are you eligible for bonuses at any time? Are there other ways to make extra money besides picking up extra shifts?

No, CPs can not get raises (unless Disney raises it, like they did in Jan).
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Some more answers.

Did any of you guys raise any extra cash doing things other than picking up extra shifts?

Yep. Besides picking up shifts from the Extra Hour Hotline, I also picked up shifts from the entertainment base.