College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[namara87]

This may be a stupid question but are there any formal or semi-formal events for the CPers that I would need to bring a nice dress to or something like that? What kinds of different events do they set up for us?

Thanks!

Yeah there are a few. The winter formal being one. I believe there is some kind of spring dance too. I went to the winter ball thing on my first program...it seemed like most people were semi-dressy, but there were some who wore full out formal wear.

 

[jpod523]

just a small question, since i still have a few more weeks of waiting to hear anything.

i don't have a car, so therefore i'll be one of those people who have to rely on the bus for everything. where specifically do they all go? obviously they go to the disney parks, but do they go to each resort too? and what stores do they go to? i guess i'm asking, what are the bus routes and schedules like? if i get accepted, hopefully i'd find someone to carpool with.

 

[Joanna71985]

just a small question, since i still have a few more weeks of waiting to hear anything.

i don't have a car, so therefore i'll be one of those people who have to rely on the bus for everything. where specifically do they all go? obviously they go to the disney parks, but do they go to each resort too? and what stores do they go to? i guess i'm asking, what are the bus routes and schedules like? if i get accepted, hopefully i'd find someone to carpool with.

The buses go to all 4 parks, the 2 water parks, Downtown Disney, Walmart, and there are also transfer vans for the resorts (if the buses don't go directly to any).

 

[Sehsun]

In addition to what Joanna said, the bus that goes to Wal-Mart also goes to the FL Mall - it says on last fall's bus schedule that it replaces a Wal-Mart stop once a week, I think it looks like. Some other places the buses go to are as follows:

- Vista Federal Credit Union (same route that goes to Wal-Mart)
- Publix/Walgreens plaza (same route that goes to Wal-Mart)
- Crossroads Plaza (there is a post office here, as well as places to eat and other stores - this is on the same route that goes to TL & DTD)

You can pick up a bus schedule during check-in. I recommend picking up a couple!

 

[CelticBelle]

In addition to what Joanna said, the bus that goes to Wal-Mart also goes to the FL Mall - it says on last fall's bus schedule that it replaces a Wal-Mart stop once a week, I think it looks like. Some other places the buses go to are as follows:

- Vista Federal Credit Union (same route that goes to Wal-Mart)
- Publix/Walgreens plaza (same route that goes to Wal-Mart)
- Crossroads Plaza (there is a post office here, as well as places to eat and other stores - this is on the same route that goes to TL & DTD)

You can pick up a bus schedule during check-in. I recommend picking up a couple!

What is publix?

Also I will indeed pick up as many schedules as I can. I take the bus everywhere around my town now (my car is always broken) and I have a bus schedule in every purse and every backpack as well as in my desk. that way Im never stranded or curious I can always find my way around.

 

[jpod523]

What is publix?

Also I will indeed pick up as many schedules as I can. I take the bus everywhere around my town now (my car is always broken) and I have a bus schedule in every purse and every backpack as well as in my desk. that way Im never stranded or curious I can always find my way around.

i believe publix is a grocery store, though i've never seen or been to one. i, too, will have as many bus schedules as possible if i'm there.

 

[csaribay]

i believe publix is a grocery store, though i've never seen or been to one. i, too, will have as many bus schedules as possible if i'm there.

You're correct, Publix is a full-service grocery store.

 

[Sehsun]

You're correct, Publix is a full-service grocery store.

Yup, it's a common grocery store you'll see in the southeastern part of the US. Well, at least in FL and GA that I know for sure.

 

[Joanna71985]

In addition to what Joanna said, the bus that goes to Wal-Mart also goes to the FL Mall - it says on last fall's bus schedule that it replaces a Wal-Mart stop once a week, I think it looks like. Some other places the buses go to are as follows:

- Vista Federal Credit Union (same route that goes to Wal-Mart)
- Publix/Walgreens plaza (same route that goes to Wal-Mart)
- Crossroads Plaza (there is a post office here, as well as places to eat and other stores - this is on the same route that goes to TL & DTD)

You can pick up a bus schedule during check-in. I recommend picking up a couple!

I had several (including 2 hanging by my bed).

 

[fall08CP]

I'm sorry in advance if this has already been asked.

Are there busses that easily take you from Chatham to Vista and vice versa?

 

[Pendragon1515]

hey guys! so i know that everybody is really into the questions....after all look at the thread title! but i wanted to take this opportunity to say congratulations to everybody who has gotten into the Disney college program! and for those of you waiting....i know how it feels! But i will be seeing you down there!!!

Tyler
Arrival: May 19th
Costuming!

 

[Joanna71985]

I'm sorry in advance if this has already been asked.

Are there busses that easily take you from Chatham to Vista and vice versa?

Yes. It is a lot easier getting from Chatham to Vista, though. There aren't that many buse that go Vista-Chatham.

 

[Fairyprincess316]

hi everyone! Well i am waiting to hear back for my cp. Hope i got in. I have a question though anyone know where exactly the apartments are? Thanks for the help.

Rebecca

 

[namara87]

hi everyone! Well i am waiting to hear back for my cp. Hope i got in. I have a question though anyone know where exactly the apartments are? Thanks for the help.

Rebecca

Vista is located right off of the 535 and meadow creek drive...I believe south of the 4? Chatham is off of International Drive and Little Lake Bryan...same with Patterson Court.

 

[jpod523]

i'm going to ask yet another question! sorry if i'm bugging everyone. i did actually look for this answer and i couldn't find it.

are the beds in the housing extra-long twin or normal twin? i'd assume they'd be extra long, but i'm just curious.

 

[Sehsun]

hi everyone! Well i am waiting to hear back for my cp. Hope i got in. I have a question though anyone know where exactly the apartments are? Thanks for the help.

Rebecca

Rebecca, good luck with hearing back!

This website may help a little with the addresses, if you are trying to find out driving directions.

are the beds in the housing extra-long twin or normal twin? i'd assume they'd be extra long, but i'm just curious.

The beds are normal twin beds, so they are not like beds you would find in a dorm. Never hurts to bring XL-twin sheets though - that's what I brought because that's what I used all throughout college.

 

[Fairyprincess316]

Thanks for the help guys.

Rebecca

 

[csaribay]

I have a question though anyone know where exactly the apartments are? Thanks for the help.

Just to add, here's a link to Google Maps that shows both Chatham Square (Point A) and Vista Way (Point B), and the shortest route between the two.

 

[LittleMameido]

Hello everyone!

First post, so a little insight for you, I'm a freshman in a Texas college, and within the last couple of days I was accepted as a lifeguard in the CP. Really getting out of control about my excitment!

I'm signed up for the Fall Advantage program. Any one else? I'm hoping to get to know some people in a similar situation, cause its better then going blindly....heh, and I'm just extremly inquistive about it all.

I've always wanted to go to Disney World....working there is a step up! Lol.

 

[Joanna71985]

Hello everyone!

First post, so a little insight for you, I'm a freshman in a Texas college, and within the last couple of days I was accepted as a lifeguard in the CP. Really getting out of control about my excitment!

I'm signed up for the Fall Advantage program. Any one else? I'm hoping to get to know some people in a similar situation, cause its better then going blindly....heh, and I'm just extremly inquistive about it all.

I've always wanted to go to Disney World....working there is a step up! Lol.

Congrats, and welcome to the DIS!! I will be doing the summer program, and checking in on May 21.