Okay, so I read 35 pages of this thread looking for answers to my own questions, but my eyes really hurt, so at the risk of annoying people by asking questions that have already been asked and answered, here it goes:
Haha, I feel you on that one!
1. How do you get from the airport to vista for check-in? I'm flying alone and am scared about taking cabs by myself after living in London (cabs there will scare anyone)
I think I answered this before, but your best bet is to check out
Mears Transportation. Their website allows you to book a trip from the airport directly to Vista Way. This is one of the official transportation vendors for the Walt Disney World Resort, such being the operator for Disney's Magical Express for resort guests. This company also runs most of the taxis in the central-Florida region.
2. Where are the laundries? How much do they cost? Are quarters the only coins accepted?
At Vista Way, they're on the first floor of every building. At Chatham Square, there are numerous laundry centers scattered throughout the property. $1.00 to wash, $1.00 to dry- the machines only accept a special pre-loaded electronic card, which can be purchased outside the VW front desk or at the laundry centers at Chatham (bills only).
3. When do you find out where precisely you're working? All my letter tells me is that I'm working Attractions.
You'll find out the day after you arrive, as part of the second day process. If you have any particular requests, send those to the recruiter listed on your offer packet. It's not a sure thing, but certainly doesn't hurt.
4. If you get stuck in a difficult rooming situation, can you move to another apartment?
Yes. You must stay in your original apartment for at least two weeks, but after that point you can move. Note that Price Management/Disney Housing charges a $50 fee in order to place you in a new apartment. They also may require mediation in some cases (based upon that, they may waive the moving/placement fees).
5. When you're at work, and your family or your friends are visiting the parks and they see you, are you allowed to acknowledge them?
In an attractions role, most of the time this is a yes. Having said that, you should never break your role character or the "show" in order to do so.
6. Is the water in Florida hard or soft? (Obsessive, I know, but I have issues with my hair not rinsing in hard water)
I want to say it's hard water, but not sure. If you've stayed at Disney Resorts before, it's comparable.
7. If you're going to be working outdoors in the summer, do you have opportunities to stay hydrated? Are you allowed to have water with you?
Yes. You will be able to get a company-issued water bottle that you can carry with you while on the clock (it can also be clipped to a belt-loop). Disney prefers that you drink water outside of guest view, but push come to shove, they'd rather you stay hydrated than anything else.
8. If somebody makes a mess or throws up on my attraction, am I going to have to clean it?
I'm not sure if this is a global policy, but in our area we were to cover the protein spill and notify custodial/housekeeping. We were not to clean it ourselves.
Let us know if you have more questions!
