College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[MKandy]

I do plan on taking a class while I'm doing my CP.

Am I correct that I sign up for the class on check-in day?
Each class is business casual?

Thanks and have a magical day!

 

[csaribay]

Will they outline answers to questions like those above during your first couple of days there or is it an ask and get answered basis?

Many questions will be answered between the housing welcome session, Traditions and your location's orientation. However, if you do have immediate questions, don't guess, instead ask Cast Members and leaders in your area. You'll find that most Cast Members are open to questions at any point!

Am I correct that I sign up for the class on check-in day?
Each class is business casual?

Class registration is done on your second day.

...and yep, all Disney education courses are business casual, or you could choose to wear your work costume.

 

[MKandy]

Csaribay, I know you've posted the floor plans of the apartments. I don't remember seeing a desk. Or something like a desk. Do the apartments have desks or something similar? Where did you store any sort of school supplies?

Thanks,
Andy

 

[csaribay]

Csaribay, I know you've posted the floor plans of the apartments. I don't remember seeing a desk. Or something like a desk. Do the apartments have desks or something similar? Where did you store any sort of school supplies?

Thanks,
Andy

Apartments at Vista Way and Patterson Court have a single desk, a table really, that is a free standing piece of furniture. Most apartments at Chatham Square have a built in desk in the entry hallway or elsewhere (the smaller floorpan for the one bedrooms excluded).

To be honest, I didn't have a lot of supplies. What little I had just went on to a shelf in the closet, and that was good enough (I only touched it once a week really).

 

[Joanna71985]

Okay, so this has absolutely NOTHING to do with the CP, but I figured it y'all would be the best people to ask. Anyone know where to find Daisy...other than the Tusker House breakfast? Thanks! worship: y'all are awesome)

Daisy can be found in Town Square (in the morning) and also at the Hat (in the morning).

 

[CelticBelle]

for move in day we have to be in the disney look? does this mean we have to be in a certain dress code? I usually wear spaghetti straps etc. would this not be acceptable? can we wear a t shirt and shorts?

 

[Jules76126]

You'll be fine. On my check in day I was wearing shorts and a t-shirt with flip flops. They are checking more for jewerly like necklaces and bracelets. They also asked about tattoos and whatnot. They werent too concerned with what you were wearing. It was actually really quick. Walked into a room, asked a couple questions and moved on.

 

[Joanna71985]

for move in day we have to be in the disney look? does this mean we have to be in a certain dress code? I usually wear spaghetti straps etc. would this not be acceptable? can we wear a t shirt and shorts?

A t-shirt and shorts are fine. The only thing is, for girls the shoulders must be covered (because of the housing ID photo).

 

[aly024]

ok so i know that tattoos have to be covered, but how so? i have a small anchor tattoo on the inside of my ankle and whenever i need to cover it up i usually just put a flesh colored bandaid over it and no one has ever noticed. would this be acceptable? or what about that special makeup they have that covers them?

 

[futreWDI]

ok so i know that tattoos have to be covered, but how so? i have a small anchor tattoo on the inside of my ankle and whenever i need to cover it up i usually just put a flesh colored bandaid over it and no one has ever noticed. would this be acceptable? or what about that special makeup they have that covers them?

Either of these are acceptable as long as its covered.

 

[Les2713]

Hi! New here. I noticed there aren't that many post from or for people in the DLR college program. I am going to Anaheim August 26th! I can't wait! Is anyone else in the DLR program?

 

[deadtoaster2]

Hi! New here. I noticed there aren't that many post from or for people in the DLR college program. I am going to Anaheim August 26th! I can't wait! Is anyone else in the DLR program?

Yeah the DLR info is a little tough to find around here sometimes. The nice thing is that lots of the stuff applies at both parks. If you have specific questions somebody will eventually come along and get them but the WDW heavily outweighs the DLR on this board, and most of the others I have seen as well.

Welcome to the boards

 

[CelticBelle]

i think thats the reason I didnt do the program in CA even though its way closer! The info for the DLR seems like its clouded in mystery.

 

[deadtoaster2]

i think thats the reason I didnt do the program in CA even though its way closer! The info for the DLR seems like its clouded in mystery.

Yeah I know what you mean. When I do my CP I'll probably keep a blog so that other people can get a better idea about how the DLR CP works.

 

[Joanna71985]

Yeah I know what you mean. When I do my CP I'll probably keep a blog so that other people can get a better idea about how the DLR CP works.

Ooo, good idea!! I love reading CP blogs!

 

[Les2713]

Yeah, I will def try to help people with questions about the DLR program. Has anyone had the job title Vacation Planner? or know exactly what it is? It sounds super fun, I hope it is.

 

[glendalais]

Yeah, I will def try to help people with questions about the DLR program. Has anyone had the job title Vacation Planner? or know exactly what it is? It sounds super fun, I hope it is.

Vacation Planners are the CMs who sell tickets at the ticket booths in the Esplanade.

At the DLR, they also man the Bank of Main Street, where we process Annual Passports; and, along with Guest Relations, the resort Phone Room, where they answer questions from our guests.

From time to time, they also work Guest Control in Town Square on Main Steet.

Also, here's a question of my own. Does WDW's CP allow for CMs to convert to CR/FT status at the end of their program. It used to be the common route for CPs here at the DLR - quite a goodly number of leads in my area hired in as CPs. However, with the recent changes to our CP to make it more like WDWs', the company seems to be edging away from this, in favour of encouraging CPs to extend instead of converting.

 

[Les2713]

Glendalais, Thanks for the info!

 

[csaribay]

Also, here's a question of my own. Does WDW's CP allow for CMs to convert to CR/FT status at the end of their program. It used to be the common route for CPs here at the DLR - quite a goodly number of leads in my area hired in as CPs.

Yeah, there is a formal process that allows WDW CPs to transition to a CR or FT hourly Cast Member role at the conclusion of their program.

About six weeks prior to the end of their program, they need to call the Casting Center and asked be scheduled for an appointment; where they'll complete a personnel inventory and meet with a casting services recruiter. If they meet transfer guidelines (no more than five attendance entries in the last six months), they can be hired into currently available roles across property. If their area chooses to open a requisition, they can also stay on there.

On the other hand, CPs are also suggested to look at the JOBS section on The Hub if they're interested in office/technical/salaried professional roles.

 

[jeffwayne12]

So here is a pretty simple question, I'm going to be a transfer from Disneyland so do I have to do traditions in Florida?