College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[kandeebunny]

Woohoo! Congrats to your daughter! I interviewed last Thursday so I'm hoping for a nice big envelope soon!

 

[razzery]

It only took a week to get the letter? That is crazy! I interviewed last Thursday and Im already dying from the wait. The recruiter said I should get notification pretty quickly since I already live in Orlando but this is still not fast enough.

 

[snowprincessofAK]

It only took a week to get the letter? That is crazy! I interviewed last Thursday and Im already dying from the wait. The recruiter said I should get notification pretty quickly since I already live in Orlando but this is still not fast enough.

I got my letter in about a week and a half and I'm in Alaska.

 

[razzery]

I got my letter in about a week and a half and I'm in Alaska.

Wow thats crazy! When did you apply? Like early in the process or just recently?
So I'm really nervous I'm hearing lots of stories about notification taking over a month, and now ya'll are saying it takes a week.

 

[csaribay]

My daughter is interested in the high school program for graduating seniors
How does that work? and Should she start applying now. She graduates in 09 and all she talks about is working for Disney. We are going to Disney this June, should we stop by casting while we are there?

The Walt Disney World CareerStart Program is probably the program your daughter is interested in- it's a program designed for those who have recently graduated high school and is roughly comparable to the Disney College Program.

The application process includes downloading and completing an application, receiving a recommendation and submitting both via email/fax or mail. No formal visits to Casting are required. Note that while you both can review program at information at this point, the earliest she can apply will be in the Spring of 09', a few months out from her graduation date. Also note that she must be 18 by mid-August (the program arrival date) of that same year in order to apply.

You can get more info at wdwcareerstart.com.

I wish you and your daughter all the best!

 

[kandeebunny]

Well I'm sufficiently bummed. I won't be joining you guys this fall, unfortunatly Disney will not work around my disability.

 

[CheshireSmile]

Well I'm sufficiently bummed. I won't be joining you guys this fall, unfortunatly Disney will not work around my disability.

Oh I'm so sorry ! That's really sad!! That's really disappointing that they couldn't accommodate you, did they even explain why?

 

[flea1267]

Congrats to her! My daughter is on the CP now and also does attractions. She really enjoys it.

Liz

Thanks Liz....what attraction does she mainly work in/at/on?

Felicia

 

[Traveliz]

Thanks Liz....what attraction does she mainly work in/at/on?

Felicia

She has worked at Epcot and AK - she loves it.

Will send you a PM about it.

Liz

 

[razzery]

Well I'm sufficiently bummed. I won't be joining you guys this fall, unfortunatly Disney will not work around my disability.

I'm sorry to hear that. Did they tell you by phone or did you get a letter?

 

[TinyBit]

Well I'm sufficiently bummed. I won't be joining you guys this fall, unfortunatly Disney will not work around my disability.

I'm so sorry! That really sucks. I'd be bummed, too.

 

[Amber Leigh]

Here I come with another housing question. Actually, I come and behalf of myself AND my roommate.

On the day of move in, do we BOTH have to be there together to get our apartment or can one of us go and get the apartment, then the other can arrive later?

 

[csaribay]

Here I come with another housing question. Actually, I come and behalf of myself AND my roommate.

On the day of move in, do we BOTH have to be there together to get our apartment or can one of us go and get the apartment, then the other can arrive later?

Are you using the roommate selection feature of wdwcollegeprogram.com?

If so, I believe you can arrive at different times in the day with no issues.

Well I'm sufficiently bummed. I won't be joining you guys this fall, unfortunatly Disney will not work around my disability.

I am very sorry! That's unfortunate, and it definitely sucks.

 

[Caribbeanprincess]

Well I'm sufficiently bummed. I won't be joining you guys this fall, unfortunatly Disney will not work around my disability.

That's so sad! And it also worries me, since I myself have a disability. I haven't told my recruiter though because she told us at the orientation that we had to state that while doing the acceptance process. My condition is minor though, I have hypoglicemia (did I write that correctly? hehe).

 

[Amber Leigh]

Here Amber Leigh comes with ANOTHER question! Wee!

What exactly does a "classic business-style" watch entail? I mean leather band? Metal link band? Digital? must it have a solid color face? I had a Disney watch I was going to use, but if I have to buy another one, I'd rather get it now then get it down there.

 

[seastars]

Here Amber Leigh comes with ANOTHER question! Wee!

What exactly does a "classic business-style" watch entail? I mean leather band? Metal link band? Digital? must it have a solid color face? I had a Disney watch I was going to use, but if I have to buy another one, I'd rather get it now then get it down there.

I was wondering the same thing. I have a Mickey watch that's silver and gold that my mother bought me that I would love to bring down. I'd hate to have to leave it here.

 

[Joanna71985]

Well I'm sufficiently bummed. I won't be joining you guys this fall, unfortunatly Disney will not work around my disability.

Oh no! That is horrible!

 

[csaribay]

Here Amber Leigh comes with ANOTHER question! Wee!

What exactly does a "classic business-style" watch entail? I mean leather band? Metal link band? Digital? must it have a solid color face? I had a Disney watch I was going to use, but if I have to buy another one, I'd rather get it now then get it down there.

Personally speaking, I never thought much of that requirement. As long as it's a modest watch with a reasonably-sized face and reasonably colored-band (no hot-red), I can't imagine them caring that much about it.

I've worn both metal linked and leather bands to work, and they're both appropriate so far as I'm concerned.

 

[Ylushi]

I have been very interested in doing the college program and at first decided not to sign up for fall '08 because I am working at Cedar Point for the summer. But I recently found out that there are starting dates that I would be able to do (My job ends on Aug. 18th).
Any opinions on whether I still might have a chance at Fall '08? The only things I was really interested in are Attractions (this is the one I want most), Merchandise, Character Attendant, and Costuming.
Or should I just wait to Spring '09?

Also, I have heard things about extending your program? Does this mean that if I do this program and I end up really liking it, its possible to stay for the duration of the following program? (if this makes any sense)
Thanks!

 

[CelticBelle]

That's so sad! And it also worries me, since I myself have a disability. I haven't told my recruiter though because she told us at the orientation that we had to state that while doing the acceptance process. My condition is minor though, I have hypoglicemia (did I write that correctly? hehe).

it worries me also because i also am hypoglycemic. Its not a real issue, but its something that i make sure to tell me employer about. I have fainted at work a couple times. (once was my first day at the morning meeting! )