College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[MickeysGirl1988]

yeah, I figured that's why DL paid more. Probably bc of housing being more (they take out more money a week for housing in Cali) it ends up being the same as WDW.

When I go it'll be Jan-August....are the summer months UNBAREABLE in WDW? As I understand it Cali has decent wheather year round. Does FL get super hot? I've been to FL in the summer before...but I wasn't outside working. I was running from AC building to AC building...so I know it gets hot..but is it super bad to work in?

drink lots of water and wear sunscreen to protect yourself but other than that you have to get used to it. I moved to FL almost 4 yrs ago and some days I can take it other days I just want to be in my AC lol

 

[CheshireSmile]

I'm praying for a mostly indoors role because I am SUPER pale, I wear SPF 45 sunscreen whenever I'm out in the sun, and I'll have to bathe in it if my role is mostly outdoors. I know most of the Attractions are at least shaded if not indoors, but I'm still worried. I've never been to Florida in the summer, and I'm used to Chicago seasons, so I'm a bit nervous about being in the Sunshine State at its peak.

 

[ashliejere]

I'm praying for a mostly indoors role because I am SUPER pale, I wear SPF 45 sunscreen whenever I'm out in the sun, and I'll have to bathe in it if my role is mostly outdoors. I know most of the Attractions are at least shaded if not indoors, but I'm still worried. I've never been to Florida in the summer, and I'm used to Chicago seasons, so I'm a bit nervous about being in the Sunshine State at its peak.

ugh...me too! I burn super easily. I tan ok after that...but at first...I just burn...I'll have to start tanning, I guess. ha.

I am looking over Disney's Guidelines and it mentions CT (Season Casual Temporary) and CR (Casual Regular) I didn't hear anything about this in the e-presentation. What is CT and CR?

 

[spectroaddy]

I'm praying for a mostly indoors role because I am SUPER pale, I wear SPF 45 sunscreen whenever I'm out in the sun, and I'll have to bathe in it if my role is mostly outdoors. I know most of the Attractions are at least shaded if not indoors, but I'm still worried. I've never been to Florida in the summer, and I'm used to Chicago seasons, so I'm a bit nervous about being in the Sunshine State at its peak.

You should be fine, the only thing about the summer is the humidity we have, it can be 90 degrees, but the humidity will feel like 100 or more. But at times you get used of the weather, you learn how to adjust to florida weather. I mean how many people can say they had a sunny christmas, instead of a white christmas. But overall, the weather is duable, this is coming from a floridan who has lived here all of his life!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DisneyJersey]

ugh...me too! I burn super easily. I tan ok after that...but at first...I just burn...I'll have to start tanning, I guess. ha.

I am looking over Disney's Guidelines and it mentions CT (Season Casual Temporary) and CR (Casual Regular) I didn't hear anything about this in the e-presentation. What is CT and CR?

CT is a part time position/seasonal position, CR is a fulltime position

 

[csaribay]

CT is a part time position/seasonal position, CR is a fulltime position

Not quite... CT (Casual Temporary) is seasonal (with either a white ID or more commonly a red seasonal ID). CTs have varying work requirements as set by their areas, but there seems to be some consensus among us CTers that they'd like us to work at least 40 hours a year to stay active. CR (Casual Regular) is Disney's term for part-time status (with a normal yellow hourly ID). Although given the ever-rising requirements for CR, the difference between it and full-time status are starting to merge. Aside from part-time benefits, CR staff also have an hourly cap of hours they can work yearly.

ashliejere - These are both non-CP statuses. You can assume either, pending availability and good work-location status, as soon as your program is over. I'm currently CT at my previous location at the Polynesian Resort.

 

[ashliejere]

Not quite... CT (Casual Temporary) is seasonal (with either a white ID or more commonly a red seasonal ID). CTs have varying work requirements as set by their areas, but there seems to be some consensus among us CTers that they'd like us to work at least 40 hours a year to stay active. CR (Casual Regular) is Disney's term for part-time status (with a normal yellow hourly ID). Although given the ever-rising requirements for CR, the difference between it and full-time status are starting to merge. Aside from part-time benefits, CR staff also have an hourly cap of hours they can work yearly.

ashliejere - These are both non-CP statuses. You can assume either, pending availability and good work-location status, as soon as your program is over. I'm currently CT at my previous location at the Polynesian Resort.

So...you can go for CR or CT or do a PI after the CP program? While I'm doing the CP the CT and CR rules that are laid out in the guidelines do not apply to me, right? Do I apply for CR or CT after my College program is over...or do most just go into that role?

 

[Joanna71985]

I got my letter today too!! Costuming... I really didn't even expect that, but I think it'll be great learn about the costuming aspect of Disney. Anyone work Costuming?

Congrats!!

haha, apparently i failed to say that i'm not currently enrolled in school anymore. i graduated high school almost 36 months ago.. so i'm still eligible, but i'm not currently enrolled in a college/university.

oops, sorry.

Ah, ok.

hey guys and gals i have a question. i know i want to stay in chattam or patterson if open, but what is better and cheaper more rooms or less?
thanks for the advice.

Rebecca

Well, there is not too much info on Patterson (since it is not currently open). But it should open late May. I really want to stay there.

I've heard that Patterson will only be for international housing, since they moved the international kids out of the treehouses

It's not. It will be a mix (international, and regular CPs). I emailed Disney about that.

Hehe, that's cute! That's what Disney does to you!

It made of think of one of the statements in the "You know you're a CP/cast member when..." list. One of them is that you measure people by their Disney height. Like, "So I met this guy, he's Goofy height....." or "Yeah, do you know this girl? She's mouse height...."

Exactly!!

for those of you past cpers i have a question. Im going into merchandise and was just curious on what you think the best and worst merch jobs are. and anyone else who would like to chime in feel free. Thanks.

Rebecca

I did merchandise in 2005. I mostly was in Fantasyland (though also spent 2 weeks each in Liberty Square and Adventureland). I just about always closed, which meant my hours were something like starting around 3-5pm and going anywhere from 10pm up until 3am (darn EMHs). I mostly worked the registers, worked the floor, and assisted the guests. But I also did some stocking (I wish I could have been trained as a sewer for the hats though). I loved my area. There were 9 different shops/carts to work at. And I loved getting to see Wishes every night.

Just another thought...

Worth it to bring Bed Risers or not?

I think it is (especially if you want to put stuff under the bed).

I won't be able to go until Jan. when is the best time to apply? I know now they are accepting apps for the fall semester. I would probably take the Spring Advantage (09). Can I send in my app. early or will it just get lost in the shuffle? Also...assuming I get into the Spring Adv. can I then apply for another semester at Disney after S.A. ends? (I will be graduated by that point.) So..if I apply early while I'm still enrolled at school for a time after S.A. would I get in? or no?

Disney will start recruting for Spring 2009 in late Sept/early Oct. And yes, you can extend your CP.

So, I watched the video...and they showed different parks that you can work at. Do you get to chose where to work? I'd LOVE to work at Disney Studios or Pop Century Resort. Can we specify what park we want?

You can request something. But it is all up to Disney.

ugh...me too! I burn super easily. I tan ok after that...but at first...I just burn...I'll have to start tanning, I guess. ha.

I am looking over Disney's Guidelines and it mentions CT (Season Casual Temporary) and CR (Casual Regular) I didn't hear anything about this in the e-presentation. What is CT and CR?

They are seasonal positions.

 

[eimmi07]

Hello everyone!

My name is Paul and I just got accepted for the College Program in the Fall of 2008! I will be working custodial for Disney World! Also, on the same day I got an e-mail from my college recruiter saying that they have given me an offer for an extension (fall advantage) for Disney Land! I will be accepting the offer from Florida. I was just wondering if anyone has gotten an offer from both parks?

I attend the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee studing accounting!

 

[Joanna71985]

Hello everyone!

My name is Paul and I just got accepted for the College Program in the Fall of 2008! I will be working custodial for Disney World! Also, on the same day I got an e-mail from my college recruiter saying that they have given me an offer for an extension (fall advantage) for Disney Land! I will be accepting the offer from Florida. I was just wondering if anyone has gotten an offer from both parks?

I attend the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee studing accounting!

Congrats!! And welcom to the DIS!

 

[ashliejere]

Did you apply to both parks?

 

[Joanna71985]

Did you apply to both parks?

Emails were sent from both parks to people, to see if they were interested in doing the DL one.

 

[eimmi07]

Did you apply to both parks?

No, I didn't honestly. I only applied for the Fall 08 Program at Disney World!

 

[ashliejere]

Has anyone done the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Hostess job?? I think it sounds like SOOO much fun. Has anyone had experience with this job? Is it as fun as it sounds?

 

[Joanna71985]

Has anyone done the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Hostess job?? I think it sounds like SOOO much fun. Has anyone had experience with this job? Is it as fun as it sounds?

BBB is pretty new for CPs. They just started offering it in Jan.

Here is a TR from someone who is currently down there doing BBB:
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1581326

 

[graygables]

Has anyone done the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Hostess job?? I think it sounds like SOOO much fun. Has anyone had experience with this job? Is it as fun as it sounds?

My 19yo did this last year for her CP Spring extension (she was in merch at Once Upon a Toy and transferred) She LOVED it. She's at WoD right now seasonal part time and has been pulled over the BBB a few times to help cover. They just offered her a F/T position, so she's in the process of considering all her options. I'm hoping that I can be a FGMiT on my CP next Spring...with 4 DDs and 6 nieces all in dance classes, I've got hair down pat!

 

[wenzdae]

but there seems to be some consensus among us CTers that they'd like us to work at least 40 hours a year to stay active.

I've been able to keep my status working one shift a year (although some times I worked more). There was one year I came in to do one shift for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas giving out cookies and ER'd (early released) cuz it was slow - I may have worked five hours and kept my CT status. I suppose it depends on the workplace. I never really understood it entirely, but am happy with how it works for me. A nice thing to take advantage of if you can.
It can be hard to find ways to rationalize making a trip to Fl from NE to only make enough cash to cover part of my expenses, but it has worked out for me because of various travel I have done these last few years. If I was living on the west coast, it probly would be a different story.

 

[csaribay]

I've been able to keep my status working one shift a year (although some times I worked more). There was one year I came in to do one shift for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas giving out cookies and ER'd (early released) cuz it was slow - I may have worked five hours and kept my CT status. I suppose it depends on the workplace. I never really understood it entirely, but am happy with how it works for me. A nice thing to take advantage of if you can.

Yeah, I called casting the other day a couple times and they couldn't really give me a concrete answer- they all said "it depends what your location decides." Out of our management and our CTs at the Polynesian, we figured out 40 hours would generally be enough to keep us on the books (anyone with less than 40 hours/yearly didn't work at all [at least that we knew of]), so we didn't know if less would be sufficient.

It's good to hear that though, that's awesome!

 

[ashliejere]

No, I didn't honestly. I only applied for the Fall 08 Program at Disney World!

I asked bc I've been debating on DL or WDW...and if they offer you the chance to go to DL after you do WDW...that'd be amazing if you could do both!

 

[ashliejere]

Two questions:

I've never done hair...I could braid and such...but I just saw a clip about the BBB Hostess...and they were doing hair like professionally. Do I need to know how to do hair professionally for that job?

and if I apply for Costuming will I more than likely work at Disney Studios or are there other plays around the park? (It's been a while since I've been..and I only remember plays at D. Studios).