College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Traveliz]

Hey Joanna (or anyone else who might want to answer), I was wondering if you could give me a little bit more information about some of the roles. When you were in Merchandise or when you were a Character Attendant, did you ever have to do anything really physically demanding? I see that under Merchandise it lists Receiving/putting away stock and deliveries, Stroller/wheelchair rental including repetitive lifting and stacking, and I was just wondering how strenuous these activities really are and if you are given any assistance. I am just worried that because of my disability I would have a hard time with some of those responsibilities. Does the standing for extended periods of time get really tiresome? I emailed the recruiters about it, but I'm nervous about what my reply will be.
Thanks so much for all of your help!
~Jackie

Not sure what your disability is - but my daughter had a concern - she did not even mention it during her interview etc but when accepted there is a page on the website for disability exclusions or something like that - its right there on the acceptance page. She just printed off and we actually filled in most of it and then took it to her doctor who filled in the rest -- we put stars next to the questions he needed to answer. She specifically knew which attractions would be a problem for her and she even listed those.

At any rate I would not stress too much over it -- legally Disney has to accomodate you and they will.

Liz

 

[stef_blu07]

OK so I have to fax/mail in my character lists... I can't find the address or number I am supposed to send it to. Does someone have those to give to me?!?! I want to get it in soon!! I already had my interview...

 

[csaribay]

Fax: 407-934-6878
I know in the past they've let people scan & email in forms, those would go to wdw.college.recruiting@disney.com .

 

[JesseDisney]

I have a question about the phone interview.
When they go through all the roles and ask you yes or no, is it bad to say yes to only 2 or 3, I just dont want to get stuck with a job i would rather not have, But i feel bad/rude saying No no no no no Etc and only Yes to a couple. What does anyone else do?? Thanks for all your help.
I am thinking of going Jan 2009

 

[tinyt396]

Hey Joanna (or anyone else who might want to answer), I was wondering if you could give me a little bit more information about some of the roles. When you were in Merchandise or when you were a Character Attendant, did you ever have to do anything really physically demanding? I see that under Merchandise it lists Receiving/putting away stock and deliveries, Stroller/wheelchair rental including repetitive lifting and stacking, and I was just wondering how strenuous these activities really are and if you are given any assistance. I am just worried that because of my disability I would have a hard time with some of those responsibilities. Does the standing for extended periods of time get really tiresome? I emailed the recruiters about it, but I'm nervous about what my reply will be.
Thanks so much for all of your help!
~Jackie

Hi Jackie! I worked in Toontown Merchandise for most of my college program and really never had a heavy lifting. However, I did get deployed to strollers for a couple of weeks and that is the WORST. you have to stack them or take them down depending which ****ft, you have to clean them (they get pretty gross), but I believe if you tell them your disabillities they would not put you there. I hope that helps a little bit.

 

[tinyt396]

I have a question about the phone interview.
When they go through all the roles and ask you yes or no, is it bad to say yes to only 2 or 3, I just dont want to get stuck with a job i would rather not have, But i feel bad/rude saying No no no no no Etc and only Yes to a couple. What does anyone else do?? Thanks for all your help.
I am thinking of going Jan 2009

No it is not bad to say no to a lot of roles, they want you to be honest. They can offer you a job in a role you didn't pick but I'm not sure that happenes very often (but what do I know?) Anyways I only picked about 3 roles when I did my program and got into it so hopefully all works out for you. No worries!

 

[csaribay]

I have a question about the phone interview.
When they go through all the roles and ask you yes or no, is it bad to say yes to only 2 or 3, I just dont want to get stuck with a job i would rather not have, But i feel bad/rude saying No no no no no Etc and only Yes to a couple. What does anyone else do?? Thanks for all your help.
I am thinking of going Jan 2009

Yeah, I definitely wouldn't worry about it, just be honest. During my phone interview, I was asked about each role, and turned most of them down (concurrent with my application), and that was fine- Disney wants you working a job you'd dislike just as much as you want to- ie. not at all. I ended up being considered for all the roles I selected plus full service food & bev. (something I suppose I was more receptive to after hearing about it on the phone), and ended up being selected for the latter (and had a great time, too).

Just be honest. That's the best.

 

[JesseDisney]

No it is not bad to say no to a lot of roles, they want you to be honest. They can offer you a job in a role you didn't pick but I'm not sure that happenes very often (but what do I know?) Anyways I only picked about 3 roles when I did my program and got into it so hopefully all works out for you. No worries!

Thanks for your advice, I figured I'd be ok, I have done the interview before, and just picked ones that were "ok" with me, and I got one of them, so I just want to tell them the ones I really want. I didnt go the last time, an issue came up, and I cant wait to go this time. Thanks for your help!

 

[Joanna71985]

joanna- you said PIs have their own complex called Northridge...do they provide transportation for them?

Yes. PIs have to have their own transportation. Also, not everyone can stay at Northbridge (it has limited room).

Hey Joanna (or anyone else who might want to answer), I was wondering if you could give me a little bit more information about some of the roles. When you were in Merchandise or when you were a Character Attendant, did you ever have to do anything really physically demanding? I see that under Merchandise it lists Receiving/putting away stock and deliveries, Stroller/wheelchair rental including repetitive lifting and stacking, and I was just wondering how strenuous these activities really are and if you are given any assistance. I am just worried that because of my disability I would have a hard time with some of those responsibilities. Does the standing for extended periods of time get really tiresome? I emailed the recruiters about it, but I'm nervous about what my reply will be.
Thanks so much for all of your help!
~Jackie

I didn't really have any heavy lifting in merchandise or character attendant. The only part that could involve that would be stocking (for merchandise) and not everyone is a stocker.

I have a question about the phone interview.
When they go through all the roles and ask you yes or no, is it bad to say yes to only 2 or 3, I just dont want to get stuck with a job i would rather not have, But i feel bad/rude saying No no no no no Etc and only Yes to a couple. What does anyone else do?? Thanks for all your help.
I am thinking of going Jan 2009

No, it would not be bad to only have 3 things checked off. That is the amount I had for my first 2 programs.

 

[Disney_Jackie]

Hey Iris, Traveliz, tinyt396, and Joanna! Thanks so much for all of your advice; you've all been really helpful!
Traveliz, did your daughter just turn in her form at check-in or something like that? I was just wondering because I'd heard that your position is already assigned before you get there.
Thanks again, everyone!

 

[Joanna71985]

Hey Iris, Traveliz, tinyt396, and Joanna! Thanks so much for all of your advice; you've all been really helpful!
Traveliz, did your daughter just turn in her form at check-in or something like that? I was just wondering because I'd heard that your position is already assigned before you get there.
Thanks again, everyone!

You're welcome.

 

[tinyt396]

Hey Iris, Traveliz, tinyt396, and Joanna! Thanks so much for all of your advice; you've all been really helpful!
Traveliz, did your daughter just turn in her form at check-in or something like that? I was just wondering because I'd heard that your position is already assigned before you get there.
Thanks again, everyone!

No problem!! Glad I could help.

 

[Traveliz]

Hey Iris, Traveliz, tinyt396, and Joanna! Thanks so much for all of your advice; you've all been really helpful!
Traveliz, did your daughter just turn in her form at check-in or something like that? I was just wondering because I'd heard that your position is already assigned before you get there.
Thanks again, everyone!

No there is a number you have to fax it to and then I think mail it in -- I can't remember but you will be able to clearly see the form when you accept your offer. She also made copies of the paperwork to take with her in the event she needed it for clarification once she arrived -- but she never did. It also said to mail this paperwork in within a few weeks of accepting but she did not do it until her next appt with the doctor and that was fine.

Just remember Disney is an equal opportunity employer - there are many cast members with visible and hidden disabilities -- they are used to this -- in fact the paperwork went to an office dedicated to this.

Liz

 

[Sehsun]

Hey Iris, Traveliz, tinyt396, and Joanna! Thanks so much for all of your advice; you've all been really helpful!
Traveliz, did your daughter just turn in her form at check-in or something like that? I was just wondering because I'd heard that your position is already assigned before you get there.
Thanks again, everyone!

No problem - anytime Jackie!

 

[Disney_Jackie]

Thanks so much Traveliz! You've made me feel a lot better about the whole situation!
Does anyone know how long it usually takes to get a response from the Recruiters email address on the website? The wait is driving me crazy...even though it hasn't been that long

 

[Darth Sidious]

can you reapply after you get termed? i was told by friends down there that its 6 months after you get fired you can reapply.

 

[tinyt396]

can you reapply after you get termed? i was told by friends down there that its 6 months after you get fired you can reapply.

From what I remember if you get terminated you more than likely can't work for them again. But it may depend on why you were terminated.

 

[csaribay]

can you reapply after you get termed? i was told by friends down there that its 6 months after you get fired you can reapply.

Yes, this is correct. However, whether or not your application gains acceptance is highly dependent on your rehire status, and the circumstances behind the termination. In any case, the entire thing is reviewed by casting, and a decision is made to either clear the restricted/no rehire, or to decline the applicant.

 

[Disney_Jackie]

Well, I called in to schedule my interview, and my interview is going to be this Friday at 1:30! I can't believe it's so soon; I thought I was going to have a lot more time to prepare and panic. Yikes!
I have a question about Fall versus Fall Advantage. If I wanted to take two classes, would I have to take them at the same time if I did the Fall Program? Or, if I did Fall Advantage, would I be able to spread out my classes and take them at different times i the program?
Also, does anyone have any idea what the arrival dates for Fall Advantage will be?
Thanks so much for all of your help! I can't believe my interview is so soon!

 

[csaribay]

Yeah, that's one of the big differences with Fall and Fall Advantage. With Fall Advantage, you can take up to four courses (two simultaneously in the same term- there's two terms), or as you said, two courses split over two terms. With Fall, you can take only two classes (two simultaneously in the same term). Doing two at once is manageable, the courses aren't demanding outside the physical class settings- the homework is fairly minimal.

Fall Advantage arrival dates are mid-May through the first week of June.