College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Ben769394]

Oh... I just read something about banking in the Spring 08 facebook group and here are my questions.

1. My bank doesn't have any branches in Orlando, should I stick with my bank or open up an account in Vista Credit Union?

2. Do I apply for Vista Credit Union during the first day of move in and how long will take them to send me the atm or Credit card?

3. Which checking account do you guys prefer and is there any atm fee?

Once again, I thank you all for reading my questions!!!

 

[Haveamagicalday!]

Hi Hope,
I am in the fall program right now. I think you can start applying next month (January)! I applied back in January of this year and had my phone interview then too.

One advantage of doing fall is that you get to be at Disney during some major holidays - Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. There are nice decorations up and special events going on during those times, like Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. The weather is starting to cool down as well (but I prefer warmer weather).

In the spring program, you would experience more of FL's cooler weather, and you would be here for one major holiday, Easter (I hear it gets busy then). If you did fall advantage, you would be in FL for some hot months (July and August). I prefer that over January-March FL weather though.

It was/is a bit difficult to get through the holidays without my family, but I am making the most of it and keeping busy. This is something you may want to consider if you are thinking of doing the fall/fall advantage program.

Good luck with your decision!

You are welcome. And that's great you are all done with finals. I still have 2 more to go.



Hey Hope. I have done both Spring and Fall (Spring 2005, and Fall Advantage 2006). They should start applying for Fall 2008 late Jan/early Feb. As for advantages, having done both I would definitely do Fall over Spring (even though my next full CP will be Spring 2009 hopefully). I loved being down in FL for the holidays, and getting to work the holiday parties (mnsshp and mvmcp). It is such an awsome and festive time. Plus you get an awsome holiday discount.

Thank you guys so much for replying! I have some more questions now though...

Do you get to go home for Thanksgiving and Christmas?

Also, my dream is to be in Entertainment and I was wondering if this would affect my decision. I know either way it will be really hot. Is there a big difference in the weather for a character performer?

Thanks again!
Hope

 

[Sehsun]

Thank you guys so much for replying! I have some more questions now though...

Do you get to go home for Thanksgiving and Christmas?

Also, my dream is to be in Entertainment and I was wondering if this would affect my decision. I know either way it will be really hot. Is there a big difference in the weather for a character performer?

Thanks again!
Hope

Hi Hope,
I did not get to go home for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Even if you try to request those days off way in advance, scheduling may not give them to you because those holidays are already given off to full-timers and/or people with higher seniority.

If your dream is to be in Entertainment, working in Entertainment for Disney is a great way to start! Yes, it does get hot, but I think it is something your body should get used to.

 

[Joanna71985]

Oh... I just read something about banking in the Spring 08 facebook group and here are my questions.

1. My bank doesn't have any branches in Orlando, should I stick with my bank or open up an account in Vista Credit Union?

2. Do I apply for Vista Credit Union during the first day of move in and how long will take them to send me the atm or Credit card?

3. Which checking account do you guys prefer and is there any atm fee?

Once again, I thank you all for reading my questions!!!

Hey Ben.

1) I didn't have any local banks either. So I went with the VCU. I still have my account, as a matter of fact.

2) You will find out all about banking options Day 1 at the housing meeting. I think it is no more then a week (even less, I think).

3) I went with Savings (still do, actually). I don't think I could deal with the checking account.

 

[canadaboy25]

Hey. my name's Corey and I'm new to the boards. Im in the Spring 2008 CP doing Transportation.

Has anyone done Transportation before or known someone who has, and could shed some light on the role? Its been hard to find people who have done it so I dont really know what to expect.

Thanks.

 

[theatre817]

Hey everyone! I was wondering if anyone could comment on the most abundant gas station near Disney or around Orlando. I am bringing my car and am applying for a gas card and was just wondering if there were a ton of exxon/mobiles or valeros or such. Also, I'm in the professional internship program and will not be staying at Vista way, but at Northbridge so I'll be driving from the mall area. Thank you!

 

[Sehsun]

Hey everyone! I was wondering if anyone could comment on the most abundant gas station near Disney or around Orlando. I am bringing my car and am applying for a gas card and was just wondering if there were a ton of exxon/mobiles or valeros or such. Thank you!

There is a Hess not too far from Chatham which has very good prices. The nearest Wal-Mart always has the best prices. There is also a Hess on Disney property.

I don't know if I have seen an Exxon/Mobil around here, and I have not seen a Valeros.

 

[Haveamagicalday!]

Hi Hope,
I did not get to go home for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Even if you try to request those days off way in advance, scheduling may not give them to you because those holidays are already given off to full-timers and/or people with higher seniority.

If your dream is to be in Entertainment, working in Entertainment for Disney is a great way to start! Yes, it does get hot, but I think it is something your body should get used to.

Thanks for the information about the holidays! At first the idea of not being home for Christmas kind of scared me. I told my parents and they said not to worry about missing any holidays and told me I should follow my dreams! They said they would come down to WDW for Christmas!

I have only been to WDW during the summer season and once we went during February, so I would love to see it during the holidays!

How difficult is it to get accepted into the Entertainment division for CP? I am currently an acting major and I have a lot of experience in singing and dance also. Hopefully this will help?

thanks again!
Hope

 

[zulemara]

yeah wait and get a chase hess card. I had one and it was great. The Hess station on property always has the best gas prices. The station by Vista Way is ALWAYS the highest - im talkin as much as 50 centers higher than Hess

 

[Joanna71985]

Thanks for the information about the holidays! At first the idea of not being home for Christmas kind of scared me. I told my parents and they said not to worry about missing any holidays and told me I should follow my dreams! They said they would come down to WDW for Christmas!

I have only been to WDW during the summer season and once we went during February, so I would love to see it during the holidays!

How difficult is it to get accepted into the Entertainment division for CP? I am currently an acting major and I have a lot of experience in singing and dance also. Hopefully this will help?

thanks again!
Hope

It depends on what they are looking for. Certain heights are harder then others, because there are so many people. Of course, having dance experience (and being able to animate and be silly) can help.

 

[Haveamagicalday!]

It depends on what they are looking for. Certain heights are harder then others, because there are so many people. Of course, having dance experience (and being able to animate and be silly) can help.

I am 5'2". I have been told that is chipmunk height. Is that pretty common?

 

[Joanna71985]

I am 5'2". I have been told that is chipmunk height. Is that pretty common?

That's my height! Yes it is unfortunately. My next audition will be my 5th. Hopefully you will have better luck then me.

 

[Haveamagicalday!]

That's my height! Yes it is unfortunately. My next audition will be my 5th. Hopefully you will have better luck then me.

Oh wow! What are the auditions like? Are there a lot of people there?

So what was your job during your previous CP?

Thanks again!

 

[Joanna71985]

Oh wow! What are the auditions like? Are there a lot of people there?

So what was your job during your previous CP?

Thanks again!

Yeah, I know. The auditions have 2 parts to them- dance and animation. First is the animation part. This is basically like charades. They tell you something to act out (remember, the characters don't talk), like making a sandwich for example. Then comes the dance part. It starts out easy, and gets harder towards the end. As for people-wise, some auditions have more people then others. At the one I went to in Boston, there were about 50 people. However, the ones I went to in FL had a lot more. Probably around 65+. So it all depends. And my CP roles have been (in order) merchandise, character attendant (which I got when I didn't pass the audition) and custodial/character attendant (last summer).

 

[Katy0708]

What are the biggest competitions in height ranges for characters? I know the Pooh-munk height is really big, but what about the others?

 

[Joanna71985]

What are the biggest competitions in height ranges for characters? I know the Pooh-munk height is really big, but what about the others?

Pluto and Eeyore are also competitive too. The ones they really need are mice and Tigger/Goofy.

 

[Haveamagicalday!]

Yeah, I know. The auditions have 2 parts to them- dance and animation. First is the animation part. This is basically like charades. They tell you something to act out (remember, the characters don't talk), like making a sandwich for example. Then comes the dance part. It starts out easy, and gets harder towards the end. As for people-wise, some auditions have more people then others. At the one I went to in Boston, there were about 50 people. However, the ones I went to in FL had a lot more. Probably around 65+. So it all depends. And my CP roles have been (in order) merchandise, character attendant (which I got when I didn't pass the audition) and custodial/character attendant (last summer).

The auditions sound really fun! I will be auditioning in Oklahoma City if they have auditions there again, so Idk how many people will be there. That is so awesome that you have done the CP three times! I bet it's really fun to be a character attendant too!

 

[Joanna71985]

The auditions sound really fun! I will be auditioning in Oklahoma City if they have auditions there again, so Idk how many people will be there. That is so awesome that you have done the CP three times! I bet it's really fun to be a character attendant too!

Well, when you audition good luck! It is really fun. I enjoyed my last CP audition (the other 3 were to extend) because I knew the guy who was running it.

And yeah, I love doing the CP. I have decided that I want to work at Disney FT once I graduate (which hopefully will be next Dec). As for character attendant, if I couldn't be a performer attendant was the next best thing. I had soooo much fun. Also, I was in FL for the holidays (Fall Advantage) so I was there for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Awsome time to be in FL.

 

[darby01_2007]

Joanna, after we check in and move all our stuff into the apartments what happens after that and how long does it last??? I'm only talking about the first day there! I know Traditions is on the 2nd day.

 

[Joanna71985]

Joanna, after we check in and move all our stuff into the apartments what happens after that and how long does it last??? I'm only talking about the first day there! I know Traditions is on the 2nd day.

After you go to check-in, you are then set to move into your apartment. There is a housing meeting that you go to. There are a few meetings during the day (they vary base on what time you went to check-in). The first one usually starts early afternoon (12-1pm). After the housing meeting you are then free for the rest of the day. Traditions actually is on Day 3. Day 2 is when you find out your work location, and sign up for any classes.