College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Piglet22]

Good luck to everyone who is still waiting! I interviewed last night and I am already very eager so I can only guess how I'll be several weeks from now!

For those of you who have accepted for Fall 2008, what are the dates they offer for starting and finishing? Just trying to plan ahead! Thanks.

 

[TinyBit]

I have a costume question.

In the packet I received it says that they carry costumes in sizes from 4 - 26 or whatever. A size 4 will be huge on me. Im 4'9 and weigh about 90 lbs max. I generally wear kids sizes.

They said to let them know in advance, but now I am worried that they wont have anything that fits me. I was chosen to work in attractions. Anyone know if they have super small costumes or if they'll have to alter one? I cant handle things that dont fit well, especially if they feel like they are falling off. Should I call them?

 

[tinyt396]

I have a costume question.

In the packet I received it says that they carry costumes in sizes from 4 - 26 or whatever. A size 4 will be huge on me. Im 4'9 and weigh about 90 lbs max. I generally wear kids sizes.

They said to let them know in advance, but now I am worried that they wont have anything that fits me. I was chosen to work in attractions. Anyone know if they have super small costumes or if they'll have to alter one? I cant handle things that dont fit well, especially if they feel like they are falling off. Should I call them?

No trust me they have costumes in every size imaginable!!! I worked with lots of people who were small as well including me- I am 4'11'' and we all had no problem getting costumes to fit us. I worked in four different lands and had no problem fitting into any of them.

 

[csaribay]

Yeah, they have a lot of different sizes available, and can be altered if necessary. If you are worried, email or call the number listed on the Disney Look information in your offer packet.

 

[hogwartsdropout]

Its only been 2 days since my interview but the waiting is killing me!
Has anyone stayed in the Commons because that's where I'll be staying if I get it!

 

[Joanna71985]

My interview is tonight I am very anxious!!!

Good luck! I hope it went well.

okay so I was wondering how CPers got back to their place from Pleasure Island?

The buses

I was just wondering how long everyone waited for their acceptance letter. Because i sent my role checklist and application about 5 and a half weeks ago, and I just received a letter saying that they are still reviewing my qualifications, and it might take another 4 weeks. Im just confused because I emailed WDW college recruiting, and they told me they mailed my results about 5 days ago.

My letter took 5 weeks to arrive

I have a costume question.

In the packet I received it says that they carry costumes in sizes from 4 - 26 or whatever. A size 4 will be huge on me. Im 4'9 and weigh about 90 lbs max. I generally wear kids sizes.

They said to let them know in advance, but now I am worried that they wont have anything that fits me. I was chosen to work in attractions. Anyone know if they have super small costumes or if they'll have to alter one? I cant handle things that dont fit well, especially if they feel like they are falling off. Should I call them?

Don't worry, there are a lot of sizes (plus Disney-size can be different than regular-size). Plus, they can be altered.

 

[ahoy kristen]

so, next week another high school in my city is having a disney CAREER START recruiting presentation...


is there a difference between the college program & the career start program? i'm confused.

 

[Joanna71985]

so, next week another high school in my city is having a disney CAREER START recruiting presentation...


is there a difference between the college program & the career start program? i'm confused.

Yes. CS is for people who have just finished HS. The CP is for people who are in college.

 

[ahoy kristen]

Yes. CS is for people who have just finished HS. The CP is for people who are in college.

do they work the same way? are they both fall & spring programs?

 

[Disney_Jackie]

Hey Everyone,
It's been a while since I've posted, but I've been accepted for FA Merchandise!!! Thanks for all of your help; I couldn't have done it without the all of your encouragement and helpful information.

I'm not sure if anyone will know the answer, but I have a question. I'm excited about doing FA and getting to be at Disney for longer, but at the same time I'm worried about having to go so soon after Finals and I'm feeling guilty about not going home from May-January. So, I was just wondering, is it at all possible to switch from FA to Fall? I'm not sure what I want to do, but I just want to consider all of my options before I accept.

Thanks, as always, for taking the time to answer my question

 

[csaribay]

do they work the same way? are they both fall & spring programs?

Essentially they are the same in most aspects. Program seasons may differ slightly (still offered as spring/fall), and there are less role choices for CareerStart participants. Finally, these participants are auto-enrolled in a nine-week education series. As far as the presentations go, I don't think they are materially between the two programs, but they remain separate for all intensive purposes. Contact recruiting if you have any questions on this.

The CareerStart Program is for those who have graduated high school in the last 48 months and have not completed a semester of college. The College Program is for currently-enrolled students who have completed at least a semester of college.

 

[er3465]

Hey Everyone,
It's been a while since I've posted, but I've been accepted for FA Merchandise!!! Thanks for all of your help; I couldn't have done it without the all of your encouragement and helpful information.

I'm not sure if anyone will know the answer, but I have a question. I'm excited about doing FA and getting to be at Disney for longer, but at the same time I'm worried about having to go so soon after Finals and I'm feeling guilty about not going home from May-January. So, I was just wondering, is it at all possible to switch from FA to Fall? I'm not sure what I want to do, but I just want to consider all of my options before I accept.

Thanks, as always, for taking the time to answer my question

Congrats! I do no think that it will be too difficult to switch, however I would suggest calling/emailing the office fairly soon to be sure they can change it, and so you could accept a different date. Here is the email: wdw.college.recruiting@disney.com, and there should be a phone number in your acceptance packet!

 

[Bounce_Tigger]

I have two questions (so far LOL)
My phone interview was yesterday morning and I didn't receive a "thanks for interviewing" email - is that a problem?
My interviewer asked me only attractions questions and a lot of questions about using a microphone and making/memorizing long speeches. She also asked me how I felt about driving a large vehicle "like the Safari in the Animal Kingdom" This leads me to believe that I may get a spiel-y ride - which would be AWESOME. I'm just wondering how long they give you to train before you actually start working. Like, after Traditions, what is the training (particularly for attractions) like? Will I have a few days to learn a spiel if need be?
Thanks! Wish me luck!

 

[csaribay]

I have two questions (so far LOL)
My phone interview was yesterday morning and I didn't receive a "thanks for interviewing" email - is that a problem?
My interviewer asked me only attractions questions and a lot of questions about using a microphone and making/memorizing long speeches. She also asked me how I felt about driving a large vehicle "like the Safari in the Animal Kingdom" This leads me to believe that I may get a spiel-y ride - which would be AWESOME. I'm just wondering how long they give you to train before you actually start working. Like, after Traditions, what is the training (particularly for attractions) like? Will I have a few days to learn a spiel if need be?
Thanks! Wish me luck!

I've found the "thanks for interviewing" emails to be spotty. I wouldn't worry about it, as long as all of your paperwork has been submitted.

As far as training, it really does vary by area. Generally speaking they give you more than enough time to cover the material before having to work with guests- a couple days is probably an understatement. If you're placed in a spieling attraction, you'll probably be given one to two weeks to learn a script, on the clock.

In terms of my own experience, I was given about a week to learn our location's moderate spiel along with other on-the-job training. Later on, I had a full 40 hour work week dedicated to learning a four hour facilitator's script (which didn't require word-for-word precision and allowed a lot of liberty in terms of ad-libbing).

 

[lindz0625]

I have two questions (so far LOL)
My phone interview was yesterday morning and I didn't receive a "thanks for interviewing" email - is that a problem?
My interviewer asked me only attractions questions and a lot of questions about using a microphone and making/memorizing long speeches. She also asked me how I felt about driving a large vehicle "like the Safari in the Animal Kingdom" This leads me to believe that I may get a spiel-y ride - which would be AWESOME. I'm just wondering how long they give you to train before you actually start working. Like, after Traditions, what is the training (particularly for attractions) like? Will I have a few days to learn a spiel if need be?
Thanks! Wish me luck!

i didnt get that email till i think 2 days after. so its no big deal.
(I got in)they asked me alot of those questions. did u only apply for attractions???

 

[Bounce_Tigger]

i didnt get that email till i think 2 days after. so its no big deal.
(I got in)they asked me alot of those questions. did u only apply for attractions???

No, I applied for Vacation Planning, Character Attendant, main ops, and Hospitality as well.
At first I was thinking she wanted to put me in transportation - gosh, I hope not!
What role are you doing?

 

[CelticBelle]

i didn't get my email until almost a week later, maybe 6 days?

 

[Bounce_Tigger]

Thanks for the quick answers, guys! I have two more questions:
What exactly is the Mickey retreat? Is it a place to hang out, or just for classes and stuff?
And, does your "free park admission" apply to the waterparks too? I LOVE those haha

 

[lindz0625]

Congrats! I do no think that it will be too difficult to switch, however I would suggest calling/emailing the office fairly soon to be sure they can change it, and so you could accept a different date. Here is the email: wdw.college.recruiting@disney.com, and there should be a phone number in your acceptance packet!

I did the same thing last week. i wanted to do fa instead of fall which i signed up for. so i called and they said it was no problem to switch me!!!

 

[lindz0625]

No, I applied for Vacation Planning, Character Attendant, main ops, and Hospitality as well.
At first I was thinking she wanted to put me in transportation - gosh, I hope not!
What role are you doing?

Im in recreation