College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[abarnett]

Hello All!

Just a quick question. I am a vegan (which means I don't use any animal products, in my food or on my body) and I noticed that all of the footwear requirements mentioned leather. I am fairly sure it wouldn't be a problem for me to use a leather alternative. Does anyone know this for sure or are there any other veggies out there doing the college program???

 

[csaribay]

Hello All!

Just a quick question. I am a vegan (which means I don't use any animal products, in my food or on my body) and I noticed that all of the footwear requirements mentioned leather. I am fairly sure it wouldn't be a problem for me to use a leather alternative. Does anyone know this for sure or are there any other veggies out there doing the college program???

Most areas require a polishable shoe surface... a leather alternative would be fine in most instances. The exact verbage in many areas is similar to "shoes are to be (color), polishable lace-ups with low-heel, slip resistant soles and no visible logos or stitching."

You won't know for sure until you receive your area information. Some areas have much different requirements.

 

[Fairyprincess316]

Hey guys I have a quick question... How big are the windows in the apartments?? Thanks for you help as always!!

 

[bennyb98]

Hey guys I have a quick question... How big are the windows in the apartments?? Thanks for you help as always!!

Not exactly sure of the measurements if that is what you want, but they are all standard size windows.

 

[Sehsun]

......are there any other veggies out there doing the college program???

Hi Ashley,
I do not eat meat, and I did the fall 2007 program. Something that is great to take advantage of are the many places to eat on Disney property. One of my favorite places to eat was Morocco at Epcot - hummus, couscous, tabbouleh, etc. - yum!

Also, if there aren't many or any vegetarian/vegan options on a menu at a Disney table-service restaurant, I've heard some chefs like to cater to your special dietary needs because they get to make something new and different.

 

[M.I.C.]

The resort discount is very nice. It is up to 50% off (with the CM staying there). If the CM is not staying there, it is less (only up to 40%).

Tickets are a lot less. I think it isn't even 15% off.

Nice, thanks. Let's say I did the Spring Program that ends in May, but while I'm in the porgram in the Spring, I book a vacation with my family for let's say December or something, would I be able to do that discounted do you think?

 

[tinyt396]

Nice, thanks. Let's say I did the Spring Program that ends in May, but while I'm in the porgram in the Spring, I book a vacation with my family for let's say December or something, would I be able to do that discounted do you think?

To get the discounts you need your cast member ID, if you stay seasonal you would still have one so you could get the discount. But if you leave after your program you will not get to use the discount anymore.

 

[M.I.C.]

Yea I know, but I wouldn't be staying seasonal but I'd be booking and paying while in the program

 

[csaribay]

Yea I know, but I wouldn't be staying seasonal but I'd be booking and paying while in the program

Unfortunately that's not possible. You need a valid cast member ID presented at check-in to validate the rate. If you don't have one, your discount will be converted to the public rack-rates. Plus, you can't pay in full for future resort stays on discount- only the one night deposit.

Seasonal is something you should strongly consider- many areas only require one single shift a year.

 

[Joanna71985]

If you extend, do you get a new set of Maingate Passes for that Program? Example: I extend from August 08 to Spring 09, do I get 6 more passes for 3 guests again in January?

And if you extend, do you get to keep your same role?

I believe you would. Since the maingate expires Dec 31 (I think).

Nice, thanks. Let's say I did the Spring Program that ends in May, but while I'm in the porgram in the Spring, I book a vacation with my family for let's say December or something, would I be able to do that discounted do you think?

It wouldn't work unfortunately. You need a current ID when you check in. So you would need to be seasonal, and have a currently ID with you at check-in.

 

[Board57796]

With the discount being higher if the CM is staying in the room versus just booking the room, how does the hotel know? I mean, what is keeping a CM from booking a room saying they will be staying there to get the 50% discount versus the 40% if they don't stay there?

Does that make sense?

 

[Traveliz]

With the discount being higher if the CM is staying in the room versus just booking the room, how does the hotel know? I mean, what is keeping a CM from booking a room saying they will be staying there to get the 50% discount versus the 40% if they don't stay there?

Does that make sense?

The difference is basically in that with the one family and friends discount the CM just needs to come by the hotel within ten days of check in to show their ID.

For the CM discount the CM actually has to be there at check in to do the checking in. Sometimes with the CMs schedule's that is really hard to work out.

Liz

 

[Board57796]

The difference is basically in that with the one family and friends discount the CM just needs to come by the hotel within ten days of check in to show their ID.

For the CM discount the CM actually has to be there at check in to do the checking in. Sometimes with the CMs schedule's that is really hard to work out.

Liz

Gotcha thanks. I've been talking to the Tranportation CP Manager and he says 99% of the CP shifts are normally at night from 8 or 9pm to about 2 or 3am, so hopefully I will have time during the day to check them in. And they're staying at the Contemporary so maybe I can just hop off the monorail I will (hopefully) be driving and check em in

 

[Traveliz]

Gotcha thanks. I've been talking to the Tranportation CP Manager and he says 99% of the CP shifts are normally at night from 8 or 9pm to about 2 or 3am, so hopefully I will have time during the day to check them in. And they're staying at the Contemporary so maybe I can just hop off the monorail I will (hopefully) be driving and check em in

Something to think about too when you are checking on the discount - if its the CM discount then you have to be on the reservation which means there will likely be an extra person charge on the room.

We found that unless we knew our daughter would be staying with us for sure - -for example when the extended family came to visit - it was actually cheaper to get the friends discount and just have her stay at the apt.

One time though part way through she was able to stay with us and we just went to the desk and they added her on.

Liz

 

[csaribay]

Something to think about too when you are checking on the discount - if its the CM discount then you have to be on the reservation which means there will likely be an extra person charge on the room.

Yeah, there's a lot of truth in this. Like other resort reservations, if you exceed more than two adults in the room, you're subject to additional fees for the extra adults. There's one exception to this: making a hotel room reservation at Disney Vacation Club resorts are exempt from this extra adult fee (we went for the cast discount at Saratoga Springs once and there were three adults in the room - no additional fee applied).

 

[CelticBelle]

Going along with this discount topic. Im hoping to have my fiance come to florida while in on the program so we can see each other etc. I know that he cant stay in the apartments, so i figured we could stay on property. I know that you should probably book asap, but I wont know my schedule and hes a firefighter and had a very irregular schedule too. Any ideas of when I should book. Also any ideas of where to stay on a cheaper budget. I wish it could be something nicer since it will be his first time at wdw and my first time in one of the resorts, but when you dont have much money sometimes you dont have many options. I was hoping the discount could help me out on that. Any ideas?

 

[Board57796]

Yeah, there's a lot of truth in this. Like other resort reservations, if you exceed more than two adults in the room, you're subject to additional fees for the extra adults. There's one exception to this: making a hotel room reservation at Disney Vacation Club resorts are exempt from this extra adult fee (we went for the cast discount at Saratoga Springs once and there were three adults in the room - no additional fee applied).

Yeah I see your guys' point.

They are thinking about a suite at either the Contemporary or Grand Floridian, and when I checked, the price didn't change when I added one more person (ie me), but it did for a regular room.

 

[Eeyores Butterfly]

Book as soon as you know! Basically, each resort has a set number of rooms at each discount level. The longer you wait, the less likely you will be to get your full discount, especially during peak season. Remember- as long as you cancel within 24 hours you get your deposit back.

 

[Caribbeanprincess]

I just finished all my paperwork at college to be able to do the program and get some credits. However, they told me I had to enroll in two classes while in the program; a communications class (to get my credits) and any other class of my choice. So what would the communications class be? and when do I actually sign up for the classes I want/have to take?

 

[futreWDI]

Here is a link to a guide of all of the classes that the College Program offers. Hope it helps!!! Also, you will register for classes on your second day.