College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[CheshireSmile]

I was SO happy to be done with my thesis. It wasn't a proper thesis or anything, just something all seniors at my University had to complete before we graduate. I lined mine up to do in the Fall so I could enjoy my last semester, and I'm SO glad I did. I'm a history major and mine was an analysis of the playing of the Roman games before Pompey in 55 B.C. I investigated it in the context of the treatment of the elephants from the games. My professor thought I was a PETA member or something, but I said no that I just always wondered if the Roman people were bothered by all the animals that were being slaughtered, and they were, I proved it. What's your thesis on?

 

[kandeebunny]

It's titled "The Harry Potter Phenomenon" I am investigating why it is so popular for all age groups, how it because such a huge best seller, and the culture it has created. I was originally going to do Phenomenons of Literature, and look at HP, LORT, Lord of the Flies, The Jungle and 1984, but it's just TOO much material. I have more than enough with all 7 HP books!!! It is the ONLY thing I am doing my last semester and I am so glad, because I need to really focus on it.

 

[CheshireSmile]

What a cool sounding thesis! I love the concept, because it's certainly something I've wondered about. But yeah, 7 books would be a looooot of material. Good luck with it!

 

[kandeebunny]

It's something that really does interest me so I am really looking forward to it!

 

[Joanna71985]

is there an existing thread, or can anyone tell me which disney restaurants and stores give CP people the discount. What is the discount %?
my peeps are coming to Fla while I am in Program (hopefully) and are curious.
Thanks!!!!

I don't know all of the restaurants, but the discount goes for most of the sit-down restaurants and many counter service restaurants. There should be a complete list on the HUB (and I know there is a book down at WDW that lists them all). I believe the dining/merchandise discount is 20% for CPs.

Completely random question for alumni:
Do CP cast members get to participate in pin trading? what's that like? i love to pin trade and if i work there, i couldn't imagine not pin trading.

As a guest? Or while working? For working, as long as the role is not a hazard role, you can pin trade. I believe custodial, attractions, and dining (both TS and QS) don't pin trade (I think it also goes for BBB).

It's titled "The Harry Potter Phenomenon" I am investigating why it is so popular for all age groups, how it because such a huge best seller, and the culture it has created. I was originally going to do Phenomenons of Literature, and look at HP, LORT, Lord of the Flies, The Jungle and 1984, but it's just TOO much material. I have more than enough with all 7 HP books!!! It is the ONLY thing I am doing my last semester and I am so glad, because I need to really focus on it.

What an awsome topic!!

 

[csaribay]

As a guest? Or while working? For working, as long as the role is not a hazard role, you can pin trade. I believe custodial, attractions, and dining (both TS and QS) don't pin trade (I think it also goes for BBB).

Most TS locations do allow pin trading. We had both the hip and standard lanyards.

A good thing for others to remember is that even if your area does not participate in pin trading for safety reasons, there's a small part of the Year of A Million Dreams celebration where cast members do have a special magical moment that does involve giving away a limited-availability pin. What makes the pin special is that it cannot be purchased commercially, and are only distributed by cast members observing guests make the magic for others. I believe all areas have them at hand.

 

[CheshireSmile]

Just for fun, since we've had the question about what we DO get discounts on as CP's, what DON'T we get discounts on?

 

[csaribay]

Just for fun, since we've had the question about what we DO get discounts on as CP's, what DON'T we get discounts on?

Never got a discount at the Wendy's next to Vista Way. I declare a protest!

 

[CheshireSmile]

Never got a discount at the Wendy's next to Vista Way. I declare a protest!

Protest Frosties!? Are you mad man!? Haha, it'd do me in if we got a discount at Wendy's, that is some high quality fast-food and the people who invented late-night drive through (my worst enemy). If it's next to Vista Way, all the more reason for me to want to live in Chatham!

 

[namara87]

Never got a discount at the Wendy's next to Vista Way. I declare a protest!

Yeah, and the Walgreens across the street...the most busy and overpriced location in Florida

 

[kandeebunny]

Somewhere I thought I saw a link posted to maps of where Chatham and Vista are and now I can't find it. Any ideas guys?

 

[csaribay]

Somewhere I thought I saw a link posted to maps of where Chatham and Vista are and now I can't find it. Any ideas guys?

Here you go! Point A is Vista Way, Point B is Chatham Square- and this is the shortest route between the two.

 

[kandeebunny]

Thank you thank you thank you! I know the Orlando area pretty well, I just couldn't remember where these places were lol!

 

[lbdpw1285]

i have an account with Chase bank that I intend to use for direct deposit. I went onto the chase website to locate ATM's in the Orlando area. Some came up as ATM's in Walgreen's stores. Does anyone know if Chase ATM's are in most Walgreens like the one near Vista?
Hoping to cut out those surcharges.
Last winter, I saw a Chase ATM near the Hospitality House at OKW also.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[csaribay]

i have an account with Chase bank that I intend to use for direct deposit. I went onto the chase website to locate ATM's in the Orlando area. Some came up as ATM's in Walgreen's stores. Does anyone know if Chase ATM's are in most Walgreens like the one near Vista?
Hoping to cut out those surcharges.
Last winter, I saw a Chase ATM near the Hospitality House at OKW also.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

I know for sure that the Walgreens next to Vista had a Chase ATM.

Chase ATMs are available across the Walt Disney World property- there's at least 39 scattered among the resorts and parks.

 

[lbdpw1285]

can CP employees visit a DVC resort to use a pool on their day off??
sorry for all the Q's. They just keep popping into my head!!

 

[csaribay]

can CP employees visit a DVC resort to use a pool on their day off??
sorry for all the Q's. They just keep popping into my head!!

Resort pools are supposed to be off limits. All apartment complexes have at least one pool for program participants.

If your family owns a real-estate interest at a Disney Vacation Club resort, you may want to call member services to see if this is a possibility. Otherwise, resort pools are only for the enjoyment of registered guests (which only includes cast members during their stay at a Disney resort).

 

[Joanna71985]

I would have to say most likely not. Only DVC people can pool hop.

 

[lbdpw1285]

joanna, you said previously that meal discounts were listed on the HUB.
What is the HUB?
thanks.!!!!

 

[Fantasmic1]

joanna, you said previously that meal discounts were listed on the HUB.
What is the HUB?
thanks.!!!!

The Hub is the cast member website also known as the portal...once you arrive and check in you are given a username and password and this site is basically a one stop spot for anything and everything you need or need to know as a cast member! Hope this helps