College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[spectroaddy]

I probably need to get accepted first, before asking all these continous questions!!!! Hope all of you are nit getting tired of me!!!!


Do we still get in free during special nights (MVMCP, MNSSHP, or PP)??? Or do we have to work and get overtime that night, to purely enjoys shows??? I love seeing holiday wishes and hallowishes, great shows!!! I work just to be in the holiday atmosphere great and neat!!!

 

[Joanna71985]

I probably need to get accepted first, before asking all these continous questions!!!! Hope all of you are nit getting tired of me!!!!


Do we still get in free during special nights (MVMCP, MNSSHP, or PP)??? Or do we have to work and get overtime that night, to purely enjoys shows??? I love seeing holiday wishes and hallowishes, great shows!!! I work just to be in the holiday atmosphere great and neat!!!

Aww, we could never get tired of you.


But no, you have to have a ticket for the special events. However, CPs get discounted tickets to some nights.

 

[CelticBelle]

I was wondering if anyone else is going to be flying there. I know a lot of people will drive/have people drive them, but I dont have the option being so far away. It makes me nervous because Ive never flown before and so obviously havent flown by myself. I might be lost in the airport/trying to get from the airport to where we need to be.

So If anyone is flying, what kind of stuff will you take. I know people are planning on bringing bedding and other fun stuff. Does that mean Ill have to buy bedding there?! AHHH Im so nervous and full of questions! Now that I got the go ahead from my school Im really excited!

 

[Joanna71985]

I was wondering if anyone else is going to be flying there. I know a lot of people will drive/have people drive them, but I dont have the option being so far away. It makes me nervous because Ive never flown before and so obviously havent flown by myself. I might be lost in the airport/trying to get from the airport to where we need to be.

So If anyone is flying, what kind of stuff will you take. I know people are planning on bringing bedding and other fun stuff. Does that mean Ill have to buy bedding there?! AHHH Im so nervous and full of questions! Now that I got the go ahead from my school Im really excited!

I haven't officially decided yet. But it looks like I may be flying down. I am not looking forward to it, for a couple of reasons. 1) I have always driven down with my dad. 2) I absolutely HATE flying (and only do it if I absolutely HAVE to).

As to bedding, I would just pack it and bring it down.

 

[CelticBelle]

I dont know how much people take on airplanes etc, so do you have room to take all of your clothes etc, and say a comforter???

 

[joepic]

I haven't officially decided yet. But it looks like I may be flying down. I am not looking forward to it, for a couple of reasons. 1) I have always driven down with my dad. 2) I absolutely HATE flying (and only do it if I absolutely HAVE to).

As to bedding, I would just pack it and bring it down.

Yes, they don't supply you with bedding, right?

 

[Joanna71985]

I dont know how much people take on airplanes etc, so do you have room to take all of your clothes etc, and say a comforter???

Well, if I do fly I will have to cram everything in. But I really hope that we end up driving.

 

[Joanna71985]

Yes, they don't supply you with bedding, right?

No they don't.

 

[CelticBelle]

that really sucks that they dont supply it, but at least if you have to get bedding you can personalize your room at the same time!

 

[Joanna71985]

that really sucks that they dont supply it, but at least if you have to get bedding you can personalize your room at the same time!

Exactly!

 

[shastatikipunch]

I feel so left out haha. Everybody's going to be going down for Fall 08 and I'll still be here. But I'll be in Disney in May and July, so hopefully that holds me over........sorta.

 

[Joanna71985]

I feel so left out haha. Everybody's going to be going down for Fall 08 and I'll still be here. But I'll be in Disney in May and July, so hopefully that holds me over........sorta.

Not technically. I will be here for the fall.

 

[csaribay]

I dont know how much people take on airplanes etc, so do you have room to take all of your clothes etc, and say a comforter???

Most airlines allow you to check two bags for free. United recently changed their policy, so it's one bag for free and another for an additional fee (I believe it's $20, free if you have elite status with the airline). You can also carry on one bag plus one personal item (backpack, laptop bag, etc)

The first time I did the program, I think I overdid it. I had two bags shipped through, one carry on and a laptop bag. Honestly, you're going to be working a lot- in most cases you won't need nearly as much in the way of clothing as you might think. As far as bedding and the like goes, if you can pack it, that's great. However, if you can't, don't sweat it. Walmart/Publix busses run until after midnight, and they often add additional busses to Walmart on arrival dates.

I think it's far more important to take enough money to last you three-four weeks. Your first paycheck will be okay (no rent taken out), but your second paycheck will have a double rent deduction and you may or may not have any money clear off of that check (my second pay check was whopping $3.06, saved it for posterity).

 

[CelticBelle]

thanks for the info. As ive never flied before all of the general information such as carry on and the like is new to me.

 

[tinyt396]

When I went down for my program I put all my clothes, sheets, and comforters in those space saver bags. They worked out great!! I think I overdid it with all my clothes and I didn't even end up wearing most of them since I was always working. If you are able to I would try using the space saver bags and if not then just get the bedding once your down there. Also as far as the walmart bus goes just remember that most of the time the bus is packed and there is not room for everything and everyone so if you can make friends with someone with a car down there that would help you out a lot!

 

[EnnEss]

Congrats! where are you from EnnEss?

I'm from Vancouver, Canada. Not too exotic, but it'll be weird being somewhere without a car all summer. I'm looking forward to it though .

 

[Sehsun]

Yes, Wal-Mart is great for getting all your bedroom and apartment essentials.

I wanted to add something about if you think you brought down too much stuff and/or you are worried about having too much stuff to take back home.

Most of the things I accumulated during my CP were Disney souvenirs (esp. from Property Control (a very discounted store where cast members can shop for Disney park items). I heard that people ship some of their things home so they don't have to carry so much luggage throughout the airport.

If you have things that you do not want to take back home, at the end of my program, they had donation trailers at the apartment complex that will accept non-perishable food, clothes, and other things. They will donate these to charities and other organizations. Much better than throwing them away!

 

[Pendragon1515]

I am assuming you meant 19 May - 2 Jan. In which case I am arriving the same day! Guess I will see you down there in....less than three months!

omg....i am dumb! lol YES 2nd of jan.!!!

 

[impsythealmighty]

CelticBelle, I fly all the time (I live in Illinois and go to school in Louisiana) and don't worry about it, flying is fun and easy.

For anyone else who's flying and worried about space, I recommend not bringing bedding/other apartment stuff and just buying things at IKEA. There's one in Orlando and I figure we can find a way to get out there. If you've never been to an IKEA before, it's really the greatest store ever! They sell apartment/house stuff that's really nice quality, looks good, and is insanely cheap! Hope this helps some! =)

 

[CelticBelle]

ok I just finished my interview. I didnt know we have to fax it AND mail it. How do I fax it? I dont have a fax machine or know anyone who does. BTW Who even uses fax anymore?

I have a scanner, does that help me???