College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Joanna71985]

I hate that I have to wait until January to apply for FA09! Disney is all I can think about!!!

Yeah, it's hard. I'm going crazy right now. I never am going to make it til Jan to start applying for Fall 09.

 

[jusTine87]

Hey Joanna, you've done Fall Advantage right? What are the move in dates like for that program?

 

[Ylushi]

I got my acceptance letter today!!!!! ATTRACTIONS!!!

I was kinda spoiled by only have to wait three and a half weeks...hang in there everyone

does anyone know if a facebook group has been created for the attractions spring 2009 cast members?!?

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=29248399913

 

[Joanna71985]

Hey Joanna, you've done Fall Advantage right? What are the move in dates like for that program?

Yep, I did FA 2006. The dates vary, but usually start in late May and go til early June. My check-in date for that CP was May 24th.

 

[razzery]

Yep, I did FA 2006. The dates vary, but usually start in late May and go til early June. My check-in date for that CP was May 24th.

I'll fix this for Joanna and say late May to early January.

May to June is an awfully short program lol.

 

[disneychickforever]

I'll fix this for Joanna and say late May to early January.

May to June is an awfully short program lol.

I think she was saying the arrival dates are from late May to early June...

I'm just guessing though, I could be wrong!

 

[Disney_osu]

Hey I have a question. I have family coming out while I'm working in the spring. The information I got from Disney says I get up to 40% off hotel. Can anyone tell me what the restrictions are? Like I assume their are different % for peak season and off season. Do the % off vary from hotel to hotel? If anyone has any info like what hotel are what % off for cast members that would be so great! If it is only a small percent at the hotel they are wanting to stay at then I will just go ahead and book it now but if I may get a good discount I'll wait.

 

[Joanna71985]

I'll fix this for Joanna and say late May to early January.

May to June is an awfully short program lol.

The question was about check-in dates, not the whole program.

Hey I have a question. I have family coming out while I'm working in the spring. The information I got from Disney says I get up to 40% off hotel. Can anyone tell me what the restrictions are? Like I assume their are different % for peak season and off season. Do the % off vary from hotel to hotel? If anyone has any info like what hotel are what % off for cast members that would be so great! If it is only a small percent at the hotel they are wanting to stay at then I will just go ahead and book it now but if I may get a good discount I'll wait.

You get up to 40% as long as you stay in the room with them (it is less if you don't stay in the room). It also goes by availability. The discount % is pretty much the same the whole year, although sometimes it goes up to 50-60% off during holidays (again, you need to stay in the room too). And it is the same for every resort. I was able to stay at the AKL for 3 nights last year for just over $300 total. It was great!

 

[razzery]

The question was about check-in dates, not the whole program.

Ah my bad. This is what I get for going on here during class while trying to pay attention.

 

[M.I.C.]

My interview was about 3 weeks ago and today I got a call from 407-523-2920. The caller ID just said Orlando Florida, I answered but no one was there, or at least I couldn't hear them it was just nothing. I waited a while and I tried to call back but it doesn't even ring just that same nothing....I'm assuming it was something to do with the CP I just don't know why they'd be calling or why I can't hear them.

 

[Traveliz]

My interview was about 3 weeks ago and today I got a call from 407-523-2920. The caller ID just said Orlando Florida, I answered but no one was there, or at least I couldn't hear them it was just nothing. I waited a while and I tried to call back but it doesn't even ring just that same nothing....I'm assuming it was something to do with the CP I just don't know why they'd be calling or why I can't hear them.

If you google that number you will find its a number used for credit card sign ups or something similar - so don't worry about missing a call for the CP.

Liz

 

[TiggerTastic09]

joanna, you mentioned campus reps get free park admission. is that to dlr too or just wdw?

 

[Joanna71985]

joanna, you mentioned campus reps get free park admission. is that to dlr too or just wdw?

Just WDW. Unless you do the DL program (then I would assume it would be the other way around).

 

[Disney_osu]

The question was about check-in dates, not the whole program.



You get up to 40% as long as you stay in the room with them (it is less if you don't stay in the room). It also goes by availability. The discount % is pretty much the same the whole year, although sometimes it goes up to 50-60% off during holidays (again, you need to stay in the room too). And it is the same for every resort. I was able to stay at the AKL for 3 nights last year for just over $300 total. It was great!

THAT IS WONDERFUL! Thank you! I keep finding out new things every day that makes me more excited about going.

 

[Joanna71985]

THAT IS WONDERFUL! Thank you! I keep finding out new things every day that makes me more excited about going.

You're welcome.

 

[rachelkempf]

So I've applied for the college program, and I have my phone interview tomorrow morning. At first I wasn't nervous and now as it's gotten closer, I'm getting more and more nervous because I've planned most of my spring around it.


So I've talked to a few of my friends who have done the college program and I was wondering if anyone else had any tips about the interview process?

Any tips are greatly appreciated!

I'm hoping for Character attendant (Though it's probably hard to get into), merchandising, or attractions.

Thanks!

 

[Joanna71985]

So I've applied for the college program, and I have my phone interview tomorrow morning. At first I wasn't nervous and now as it's gotten closer, I'm getting more and more nervous because I've planned most of my spring around it.


So I've talked to a few of my friends who have done the college program and I was wondering if anyone else had any tips about the interview process?

Any tips are greatly appreciated!

I'm hoping for Character attendant (Though it's probably hard to get into), merchandising, or attractions.

Thanks!

Welcome to the DIS!

Good luck with the interview! Just remember to:
*keep smiling (they can tell, even over the phone)
*be honest with your answers
*try to relax. You don't have to be nervous- the recruiters are really nice.

 

[SecondStartotheright]

Good luck with your interview!
The questions were really easy, but you just have to be prepared for them.
At first I was asked to confirm a bunch of information about my application, and then I was asked specific questions about the roles I had picked.
Just think about some questions they might ask you and have your response ready. I had some notes jotted down prior to the interview with some responses to questions I might be asked.
For attractions I was asked how I would handle a situation in which a guest was too short to ride space mountain.
For merchandising I was asked how I would handle a situation in which an item that a guest was looking for was not available.
I didn't sign up for character attendant, but I would just be prepared to be asked how you would handle a somewhat challenging situation you would encounter in that role. For instance how do you answer "why doesn't Mickey talk?" or how to appease a guest upset over the line being cut off before they could get an autograph. These are just things I considered, though someone who signed up for that role might be able to help you better here.

Don't be nervous and smile. Have some good questions ready. I asked what the best way was to get the most out of the program. Just be confident and enthusiastic. It's a good idea to work in why the program is right for you. They did ask why I wanted to do it. It's just like any other interview really...mine took about 20 minutes. The recruiter will tell you at the beginning exactly what the interview will consist of. She will just be asking you things from a set of questions geared toward mostly the roles you chose.

Again, good luck! let us know how it went!

 

[SecondStartotheright]

It's been two weeks since my interview today!
I got an e-mail a week ago from my recruiter with some contact information and it said I should here from them again in about 2-3 weeks (so in one week I'll be basically planted by the mail box! =P )

DBF didn't get the e-mail I got...is that a bad sign?

 

[Joanna71985]

I am a character attendant. Here are some questions that could be asked:
*What would you do if a kid was being rough with the character?
*What would you tell a guest if the line to the character was closed?
*What would you tell a kid if they asked you why ___ can't talk to them?