College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[csaribay]

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! )

Oh, good, i'm not the only one, hehe. Anyway, I've never fainted, but I do need to have a small meal every 2 hours to keep my blood sugar leveled and I get dizzy sometimes, so I need at least 10 minutes every 2 hours to eat something or a few minutes if I get dizzy to compose myself.

We had a cast member in our area with that condition- at our location it was pretty simple, our managers allowed him to self-regulate his activities and treatment. If he needed something to keep his sugars up, a small snack was offered by the location (in addition to the unlimited fountain beverages that all F&B cast are entitled to at work).

Just a question about housing.

Since i'll be going in August, will there be empty rooms, or will i be thrown into any room with an empty bed? hopefully not the latter...

And another question...do you alumni's get sick of answering the same question over and over? because i'm sure this question along with every other question i've asked in the last 3 weeks has been asked 10 times before me! sorry for all the overtime and thanks for all the great answers.

It is a high priority for Disney Housing Operations & Price Management to try and get everyone into empty apartments, so everyone is on the same page with the same experiences. However, if they run out of housing availability, they can (and have) fill remaining beds in occupied apartments. If you show up early in the day, this is generally less of an issue.

...and I don't mind answering questions, personally. If there's anything you get used to at Disney, it's answering the same questions repetiviely .

 

[CheshireSmile]

I've got two rather random questions:

1. The lighting in the apartments, what's it like? Is it just going to be the usual overhead florescent lighting that I've got in my dorm room? Or are there lamps? Lighting fixtures? All I can find after doing searches is pictures of apartments in the daytime, but surely it must get dark in Florida sometimes.

2. The Main St. vehicles like the trolleys and the fire engine and such, are those sort of specialty roles? Or are those just regular Attractions CMs? I've never noticed one driver who was young, but I've only been there 3 times, so what do I know. I love the Main St. vehicles, and didn't know if there was a possibility of being assigned there. Or like the CMs who play with the kids on Main St. before the parades, with jump ropes and hula hoops and such, are those Attractions CMs? Main St. is one of my favorite places, clearly, and I'd love to work there but I couldn't really come up with anything there that's an 'attraction'.

 

[csaribay]

I've got two rather random questions:

1. The lighting in the apartments, what's it like? Is it just going to be the usual overhead florescent lighting that I've got in my dorm room? Or are there lamps? Lighting fixtures? All I can find after doing searches is pictures of apartments in the daytime, but surely it must get dark in Florida sometimes.

A large florescent light is in every kitchen, and a (set) of recessed lights or lighting fixtures are in all other areas (living room, bedroom, bathrooms, closet, etc). I got an extra light for the living room (a cheap stand light) and personal lamp for my nightstand.

2. The Main St. vehicles like the trolleys and the fire engine and such, are those sort of specialty roles? Or are those just regular Attractions CMs? I've never noticed one driver who was young, but I've only been there 3 times, so what do I know. I love the Main St. vehicles, and didn't know if there was a possibility of being assigned there. Or like the CMs who play with the kids on Main St. before the parades, with jump ropes and hula hoops and such, are those Attractions CMs? Main St. is one of my favorite places, clearly, and I'd love to work there but I couldn't really come up with anything there that's an 'attraction'.

Main Street Operations is the department (in the Attractions Line of Business) that handles most of those things. I believe vintage vehicles is part of the department, but I've never seen CPs drive them (here's betting this is left to more senior cast members). CPs are part of the PAC team (playing with the kids pre-parade/event, setting up ropes, tear-down, etc) and if participating in the 'advantage' term, also can work in trains.

 

[Joanna71985]

Just a question about housing.

Since i'll be going in August, will there be empty rooms, or will i be thrown into any room with an empty bed? hopefully not the latter...

And another question...do you alumni's get sick of answering the same question over and over? because i'm sure this question along with every other question i've asked in the last 3 weeks has been asked 10 times before me! sorry for all the overtime and thanks for all the great answers.

You will 99% chance be put in an empty apartment.

And nope, don't mind.

We had a cast member in our area with that condition- at our location it was pretty simple, our managers allowed him to self-regulate his activities and treatment. If he needed something to keep his sugars up, a small snack was offered by the location (in addition to the unlimited fountain beverages that all F&B cast are entitled to at work).

Really??

I've got two rather random questions:

1. The lighting in the apartments, what's it like? Is it just going to be the usual overhead florescent lighting that I've got in my dorm room? Or are there lamps? Lighting fixtures? All I can find after doing searches is pictures of apartments in the daytime, but surely it must get dark in Florida sometimes.

2. The Main St. vehicles like the trolleys and the fire engine and such, are those sort of specialty roles? Or are those just regular Attractions CMs? I've never noticed one driver who was young, but I've only been there 3 times, so what do I know. I love the Main St. vehicles, and didn't know if there was a possibility of being assigned there. Or like the CMs who play with the kids on Main St. before the parades, with jump ropes and hula hoops and such, are those Attractions CMs? Main St. is one of my favorite places, clearly, and I'd love to work there but I couldn't really come up with anything there that's an 'attraction'.

I don't believe there are lamps in the apartment.

The MS vehicles are under attractions. But I don't believe CPs are allowed to work them.

CPs can do the parade activities though.

 

[tinyt396]

Just a question about housing.

Since i'll be going in August, will there be empty rooms, or will i be thrown into any room with an empty bed? hopefully not the latter...

And another question...do you alumni's get sick of answering the same question over and over? because i'm sure this question along with every other question i've asked in the last 3 weeks has been asked 10 times before me! sorry for all the overtime and thanks for all the great answers.

When I got accepted for my CP in 2005 it was right around this time and they actually asked for people who wanted to come in early August. So about 30 of us accepted for the arrival date of August 1st. We were given extra tickets for coming early (they didn't have the maingate for CPs back then) and were put into apartments that were occupied with one empty bed. I was put into a three bedroom in Chatham with another girl who arrived the same day but I shared a room with a girl who got there in May.

 

[CelticBelle]

How did you find out what your recruiter recommended you for? I'd like to know what mine said about me...

I found out what i was recommended for because i called my recruiter and was trying to figure out how i got QSFB (which was a very last choice) I applied fairly early, in february and was upset that i couldn't get any of my other choices. My recruiter told me that the woman that interviewed me thought I would do best in QSFB and recommended me for it (even though it was a last choice) Sadly, my recruiter couldnt change my role because QSFB was all she had left at that point. I could have waited for another role to open up, but I waited for a while and then just decided to accept the role.

 

[jpod523]

the web site won't let me in!!! it says there's no server to host the site. some dumb error. i guess i'll just have to wait a little while longer...

 

[seastars]

That's no good! Keep trying, maybe they're just fixing something quickly and it'll be up later today. Ugh, terrible luck.. To wait all that time and finally get your letter and then have the site down

 

[sylvesterT21]

that's unfortunate. <that's you jpod

 

[jpod523]

actually, I finally got in!!! and accepted!!! and paid the fee!!!

august 20th, here i come!!!

 

[sylvesterT21]

actually, I finally got in!!! and accepted!!! and paid the fee!!!

august 20th, here i come!!!

YAY!!!!!!

 

[Fairyprincess316]

I just got my letter today!! Ive been accepted into Merchandise in the fall advantage. yeah! but i have a problem when i was filling out the accept invitation it wouldn't let me choose a date... anyone else have that problem?? Thanks

Rebecca

 

[seastars]

I just got my letter today!! Ive been accepted into Merchandise in the fall advantage. yeah! but i have a problem when i was filling out the accept invitation it wouldn't let me choose a date... anyone else have that problem?? Thanks

Rebecca

I haven't had that problem 'cause I haven't gotten my letter, but I just wanted to CONGRATULATE you on getting into the program!!

 

[Fairyprincess316]

I haven't had that problem 'cause I haven't gotten my letter, but I just wanted to CONGRATULATE you on getting into the program!!

Thanks, hope you hear soon. Are you trying for fall or fall advantage??

Rebecca

 

[seastars]

I'm trying for Fall, going in August and coming home in January. I couldn't do Advantage, too long away from my boyfriend. Heheh

 

[wenzdae]

I just got my letter today!! Ive been accepted into Merchandise in the fall advantage. yeah! but i have a problem when i was filling out the accept invitation it wouldn't let me choose a date... anyone else have that problem?? Thanks

Rebecca

I did when I first tried accepting - I gave it a day before I contacted tech support. Sometimes it just boils down to server issues. Of course as soon as I sent my email out things started to work for me. I tried to not take it personally but it is hard to wonder if it was just another way to make the wait longer. (i am sure this address is listed somewhere on the website or letter, but JIK here it is: wdw.college.techsupport@disney.com)

They do give you sometime to accept though, so your acceptance will not go anywhere, even if it feels more official getting through that step

Congratulations and welcome!!!

 

[Joanna71985]

actually, I finally got in!!! and accepted!!! and paid the fee!!!

august 20th, here i come!!!

Congrats!!

I just got my letter today!! Ive been accepted into Merchandise in the fall advantage. yeah! but i have a problem when i was filling out the accept invitation it wouldn't let me choose a date... anyone else have that problem?? Thanks

Rebecca

It may just be a computer glitch.

Congrats!! Maybe I will see you down there.

 

[Fairyprincess316]

I did when I first tried accepting - I gave it a day before I contacted tech support. Sometimes it just boils down to server issues. Of course as soon as I sent my email out things started to work for me. I tried to not take it personally but it is hard to wonder if it was just another way to make the wait longer. (i am sure this address is listed somewhere on the website or letter, but JIK here it is: wdw.college.techsupport@disney.com)

They do give you sometime to accept though, so your acceptance will not go anywhere, even if it feels more official getting through that step

Congratulations and welcome!!!

Thanks for the info, i emailed them but they aren't there on weekends so hopefully ill hear something tomorrow.

Rebecca

 

[Fairyprincess316]

Congrats!!



It may just be a computer glitch.

Congrats!! Maybe I will see you down there.

Thanks, hopfully im getting it taken care of tommorrow. I'm really excited. What are you in? I'll keep an eye out for ya.

Rebecca

 

[Joanna71985]

Thanks, hopfully im getting it taken care of tommorrow. I'm really excited. What are you in? I'll keep an eye out for ya.

Rebecca

I will be doing QSFB this summer.