College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[shastatikipunch]

Spring Advantage interviews start at the end of August don't they? I thought they did but my friend was telling me it was the end of September.

 

[juligrl]

Very rarely. Shows like FOTLK are mostly FTers (the parts that are not equity, anyway). I had a friend who was good friends with Prince Ali in Cinderellabration. But 95% of the time, shows will be FTers.

Now, parades is a different story.

Thanks for the quick answer. That's kind of what we thought, but were just curious to know.
I guess the other thing we wondered about were the parade performers - are they hired just to do parades or do they do other things as well? Are they full-timers or is that something a CP would be able to do? Also, does a parade performer at MK do both the daytime and evening parades? Could they be in one park one day for a parade and another park the next day?

Yeah, we're amusement park geeks so only we would think of these kinds of questions while at the happiest place on earth!

 

[Marvito]

Here is a link to all the information you would need to take part in the program...


Thank you for your help

ps: just had to get rid of the link they wouldnt let me keep it up! it has a lot of needed info though. thanks for the help again

 

[Sehsun]

juligrl,
Parade performers can do parades as well as meet-and-greets and shows. I think equity level performers would only do parades and shows. Full-time and CPs would be able to do meet-and-greets, parades, and shows (the last two depending on their color code).

I've heard of situations where an Entertainment CM does a meet-and-greet during the day and then a parade at night, but I'm not sure about two parades in a day because I've never heard anyone mention it before. Yes, it is possible to do a parade at one park one day and a different park the next day. I'm guessing it depends on how they schedule them.

 

[csaribay]

Spring Advantage interviews start at the end of August don't they? I thought they did but my friend was telling me it was the end of September.

They begin recruiting efforts for Spring/Spring Advantage in the "fall semester". I'd keep an eye out on the website around mid-August; just check every few days- it'll say when they begin recruiting for the Spring seasons.

Hey everyone...
I read somewhere on a facebook thread somethin about they don't release holiday discounts for cast members until october for family resort stays??? Is this true? Or should I book as soon as I get there in August?!

You'll be able to book a discounted room, pending availability, as soon as you have attended Traditions. What you might of heard about is the special "Holiday Celebration" benefits package that kicks in late October of each year. It offers additional discounts on resort stays, merchandise and food/beverage. If there is still availability at your resort of choice, you can modify your reservation to reflect the better discounts once they're available in October. Don't wait until then to book though- book as soon as you can, and change the reservation later if need be.

 

[Joanna71985]

Alright this thread is really long so if this question was already asked then im sorry but anyways.

I did a Cp in the spring 07 and I am hoping to go back down in the spring 09. For anyone that has done more than one college program did you find the interview easier the second time? Like did that know that you had already done a program? I was in attractions last time and I really only want to do that again. Actually I would love to go back to my old location but if that wasnt possible then any attraction. I was just wondering if being accepted was easier the second time around

Yes. The second time I interviewed, the interview was much shorter. I found it a lot easier.

Spring Advantage interviews start at the end of August don't they? I thought they did but my friend was telling me it was the end of September.

Disney starts recruiting for Spring in late Sept/early Oct.

Thanks for the quick answer. That's kind of what we thought, but were just curious to know.
I guess the other thing we wondered about were the parade performers - are they hired just to do parades or do they do other things as well? Are they full-timers or is that something a CP would be able to do? Also, does a parade performer at MK do both the daytime and evening parades? Could they be in one park one day for a parade and another park the next day?

Yeah, we're amusement park geeks so only we would think of these kinds of questions while at the happiest place on earth!

It's both. There are days where people will just do parades, and other days where they will do the parade before/after things.

And CPs can do the parades.

 

[LEXI24]

Hey Joanna how much are the apartments on patterson? And it's true that chattam is full?

 

[lilpatty19@aol.com]

Hi I was a CP in 2006 and I know when looking into the program a lot of people have questions. I remember that looking at websites that CP's made helped me out I decided to make my own so you can check it out! some parts are under construction but its a work in progress

http://MitjansP.googlepages.com/mywdwcpexperience

Patty!

 

[csaribay]

Joanna might be able to add more color and detail, but here's what I know:

Hey Joanna how much are the apartments on patterson?

Current housing rates for domestic complexes are:

Vista Way
Two bedroom: $85/weekly
Three bedroom: $75/weekly

Chatham Square
One and Two bedroom: $90/weekly
Three and Four bedroom: $80/weekly

Patterson Court
One and Two bedroom: $91/weekly
Three and Four bedroom: $81/weekly

And it's true that chattam is full?

I wouldn't worry too much about that one - the complexes work on a rolling availability basis, and what's available right now can change dramatically from day to day. There are departure and arrival dates at several points, and usually arrival dates closely follow a series of departures - which opens housing availability in a number of complexes.

 

[jpod523]

nevermind!

 

[disneygirl_14]

Just a quick question...
Anyone know if CPs can work at Wide World of Sports, and if so what kind of roles can they do?
Thanks

 

[futreWDI]

Recreation, QSF&B, & Merchandise, for sure have limited roles there but their may be more.

 

[seastars]

When people book rooms through Disney for their families, do you know if they get to use the Magical Express feature? Or is that just for people booking packages..

 

[csaribay]

When people book rooms through Disney for their families, do you know if they get to use the Magical Express feature? Or is that just for people booking packages..

Yep, Magical Express can be included for any Disney Resort room reservation or package. The only thing is that it must be added before arrival (either by the website when initially booking, or by calling the reservations center) - once you/your family are at the airport, it's too late.

 

[Joanna71985]

When people book rooms through Disney for their families, do you know if they get to use the Magical Express feature? Or is that just for people booking packages..

Nope, you can use it. I used ME back in 2006, when I stayed at the AS Sports. You just need to book it in advance.

 

[M.I.C.]

who's done recreation? i've narrowed it down to recreation, attactions and chartecter attendent now lol

 

[Jules76126]

Just a quick question...
Anyone know if CPs can work at Wide World of Sports, and if so what kind of roles can they do?
Thanks

My friend worked there for a while and she did parking. Although she realy liked it even though parking sounds like code for boring and hot lol.

 

[seastars]

If a member of the management team of where you're working notices you're doing a super job, are you eligible for a raise or a promotion? Do CP's ever get offered real jobs after they finish up?

 

[DisneyJersey]

If a member of the management team of where you're working notices you're doing a super job, are you eligible for a raise or a promotion? Do CP's ever get offered real jobs after they finish up?

no raises or promotions, but if you accumulate enough guest fanatic cards for awesome service or following the 7 disney service guidelines, you do win prizes (via raffles), and such.. some cool things.. you can go fulltime after your cp is over

 

[meederman]

What is company D? Somebody told me its like a discount store, that other theme park tickets and posters Any more details?

and My family are interested to come over this Christmas how does the booking thing work to get discounts in such?