College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[darby01_2007]

Thanks for clarifying that for me Joanna

 

[Leslie2010_Joshfan]

Hey guys! Your information has been very helpful! I'm thinking about doing the CP for fall 2008. When will we know when/where auditions will be for "entertainment" jobs in this program???
Also, how many hours per week do you really work? I know it says anywhere from 30-50 hours depending on time of year, but that's a pretty big gap!

 

[darby01_2007]

This might not be too helpful, but during the presentation people inquired about auditions and the Disney rep was able to give them dates and locations. Maybe you can contact the person at your college that is in charge of the CP and ask him/her.

 

[Leslie2010_Joshfan]

I actually just read online that they would have the dates posted later, so I"ll check back once it's closer to mid-January! Thanks though. I'm not sure if there is a person who is in charge of the program here at my college...I think we only get E-Presentations, but I"ll look into that.

 

[Sehsun]

Also, how many hours per week do you really work? I know it says anywhere from 30-50 hours depending on time of year, but that's a pretty big gap!

We are guaranteed to be scheduled at least 30 hours a week. I usually get 2 days off a week, except in busy weeks. The week of Thanksgiving I worked 39.90 hours. On the week of October 14th-20th, I worked 43.40 hours (I just chose a random week to show how the hours worked varies).

Next week I am scheduled every day except the 27th (but am trying to give away some shifts).

 

[darby01_2007]

How many hours a day is Traditions??? What time does it start and what tme does it end for the day?

 

[Haveamagicalday!]

Well, when you audition good luck! It is really fun. I enjoyed my last CP audition (the other 3 were to extend) because I knew the guy who was running it.

And yeah, I love doing the CP. I have decided that I want to work at Disney FT once I graduate (which hopefully will be next Dec). As for character attendant, if I couldn't be a performer attendant was the next best thing. I had soooo much fun. Also, I was in FL for the holidays (Fall Advantage) so I was there for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Awsome time to be in FL.

that is so awesome that you decided you want to work at Disney! For me, that has always been something i have truly been considering, and I think the college program would help me decide if it is the place for me or not. Do you feel the CP has given you lots of connections that will help with your Disney career?

 

[Sehsun]

How many hours a day is Traditions??? What time does it start and what tme does it end for the day?

I think it was about 3-4 hours. You can either be scheduled the morning one or the afternoon one. I was scheduled the afternoon one at 1:30 and was done by about 4:30-5:00.

I am not sure what time the morning one starts, but they were done by about noon.

The cool thing is, the day you have Traditions is your first day of work! After you are finished with Traditions, you can go to the parks for free!

 

[canadaboy25]

How many hours a day is Traditions??? What time does it start and what tme does it end for the day?

Traditions is on the third or fourth day, and there are two sessions each day, one from 8-12, and one from 1-5...but of course, you only have to go to one session

I really want the morning class so I have a half a day to go to a theme park

 

[Joanna71985]

Thanks for clarifying that for me Joanna

You are welcome!

Hey guys! Your information has been very helpful! I'm thinking about doing the CP for fall 2008. When will we know when/where auditions will be for "entertainment" jobs in this program???
Also, how many hours per week do you really work? I know it says anywhere from 30-50 hours depending on time of year, but that's a pretty big gap!

Audition info will not be up for quite some time. They will start applying for Fall 2008 late Jan/early Feb. I don't believe that the audition dates/times will be up for a month after that. When I auditioned in March 2006 the dates were not up until late Feb/early March (it was March 30th for mine).

that is so awesome that you decided you want to work at Disney! For me, that has always been something i have truly been considering, and I think the college program would help me decide if it is the place for me or not. Do you feel the CP has given you lots of connections that will help with your Disney career?

Thanks! It definitely has. I have met a LOT of great people, many of whom I still correspond with.

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

How many hours a day is Traditions??? What time does it start and what tme does it end for the day?

how did you make that mickey thing in ur siggie??? It is very cute and I want one!!!!

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

Traditions is on the third or fourth day, and there are two sessions each day, one from 8-12, and one from 1-5...but of course, you only have to go to one session

I really want the morning class so I have a half a day to go to a theme park

my roommate did the program from aug-oct (she quit for various reasons) but she had the morning traditions class with all of her roommates and they were able to go park hopping for most of the day since it was aug and the parks are open really late. I think they even ate dinner somewhere in the parks, I'm not sure where prolly just a Counter Service.

I also want morning traditions so I can do the same thing. I'm pretty sure she did not start job training until a few days after that bc she was in the parks every day until she started training and then they would go at night to the parks.

I can't wait!!!

 

[canadaboy25]

my roommate did the program from aug-oct (she quit for various reasons) but she had the morning traditions class with all of her roommates and they were able to go park hopping for most of the day since it was aug and the parks are open really late. I think they even ate dinner somewhere in the parks, I'm not sure where prolly just a Counter Service.

I also want morning traditions so I can do the same thing. I'm pretty sure she did not start job training until a few days after that bc she was in the parks every day until she started training and then they would go at night to the parks.

I can't wait!!!

That sounds awesome! I really want the morning one now! but if we do get the afternoon one, there would still be enough time to go for dinner, a ride or two, and see Wishes at MK

I dont know how much time I'll have before training, because my role (Transportation) requires some of the most training, but I hope its at least a day or two!

 

[Joanna71985]

Back in 2005 during my first CP, I had the early EARLY Traditions class. That was nice because then I had the whole day to go play in the parks.

 

[Nyxastra]

I had the afternoon Traditions on my first program. I was out and to the parks by five and so I still got a few hours to play in the parks. It wasn't busy that day so a few people and I still managed to ride a lot.

 

[darby01_2007]

That's cool tha we can go to the parks for free on the third day!!! Can I get my family in for free too??Or do I have to wait befoe I do that?

 

[Joanna71985]

That's cool tha we can go to the parks for free on the third day!!! Can I get my family in for free too??Or do I have to wait befoe I do that?

I believe you get the Maingate the first day during check-in (either that, or it's Day 2. So once you get your ID you are good to go.

 

[darby01_2007]

I can' wait any longer!!!!I wish it was check-in day already.

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

Joanna,

Hey!! I had a few questions for you about some of the discounts. We had an early xmas tonight with my extended family and my cousin and her husband want to bring their 3 girls down to disney in Feb when I am there. She said they want to come Presidents Day weekend bc the oldest cousin is in 6th grade and they don't want to pull her out for a ton of days. So she was asking me questions and I said I would ask you cuz I'm not sure lol.

1. Do we get discounts off of the cruise bc they want to do land/sea?

2. Will I get a discount for their room or is Presidents Day a black-out date? (They usually stay at Deluxe, maybe a mod, NOT value)

3. If I can book them a room, how soon can I do it? Can I do it on Day 1 of check in or do I have to wait until after traditions?

4. She wants to take the two youngest girls to BBB (ages 5 and 3) and wants to request me, are you allowed to do that? She said she will wait to book it until I start working and hopefully she can get a ressie.

For them really, money is no object kinda thing but she said she would LOVE to take the girls down so they can see me and they LOVE the disney cruise. I know its a tough situation with the oldest DD in grade school and the other 2 are so much younger. I'm sure if I can't get them a discount they will prolly still come but its better w/one!!

Thanks as always! Have a GREAT Christmas!!

 

[Joanna71985]

Joanna,

Hey!! I had a few questions for you about some of the discounts. We had an early xmas tonight with my extended family and my cousin and her husband want to bring their 3 girls down to disney in Feb when I am there. She said they want to come Presidents Day weekend bc the oldest cousin is in 6th grade and they don't want to pull her out for a ton of days. So she was asking me questions and I said I would ask you cuz I'm not sure lol.

1. Do we get discounts off of the cruise bc they want to do land/sea?

2. Will I get a discount for their room or is Presidents Day a black-out date? (They usually stay at Deluxe, maybe a mod, NOT value)

3. If I can book them a room, how soon can I do it? Can I do it on Day 1 of check in or do I have to wait until after traditions?

4. She wants to take the two youngest girls to BBB (ages 5 and 3) and wants to request me, are you allowed to do that? She said she will wait to book it until I start working and hopefully she can get a ressie.

For them really, money is no object kinda thing but she said she would LOVE to take the girls down so they can see me and they LOVE the disney cruise. I know its a tough situation with the oldest DD in grade school and the other 2 are so much younger. I'm sure if I can't get them a discount they will prolly still come but its better w/one!!

Thanks as always! Have a GREAT Christmas!!

Hey!

1) Yes, CMs get a discount of the Disney cruises. But you have to have been a CM (or a CP) for at least 90 days.

2) I don't know the blackout dates offhand. But when you check-in, and get your Maingate, you will get the list of blackout dates. I can also check on the Portal for you.

3) Unfortunately you need your ID to book the resorts, so you will have to wait until after Traditions.

4) I have never been to BBB. But once you find out where you are working, you could try requesting. It can't hurt.

I hope you have a great Christmas as well.