College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Joanna71985]

How is it? Is it really nice? Give us the scoop! haha

I like it. The apartments are nice, the pool and workout room are awsome- but the one big problem is that the buses currently do not stop at Patterson. So that means you have to walk over to Chatham to catch a bus.

 

[MKandy]

I like it. The apartments are nice, the pool and workout room are awsome- but the one big problem is that the buses currently do not stop at Patterson. So that means you have to walk over to Chatham to catch a bus.

So if I had a car, it would be worth it to stay at Patterson? Do they have all the different size rooms like the others?

 

[Joanna71985]

So if I had a car, it would be worth it to stay at Patterson? Do they have all the different size rooms like the others?

I think so. Patterson is very nice. It's pretty quiet right now, as not all of the buildings are open (since many are still under construction).

Not really. I feel they are pretty much the same size. Same for Chatham. I didn't really see a difference in the 2 and 3 BRs.

 

[DisneyL8T]

I just had a quick question for people who have done the CP more than once. Do you do traditions the second time, or do they just give you your ID since you've already done it?

 

[carlwitac]

ok this might be off topic but what ever


I am doing the Career start program fall 08 and i will be heading down to disney for a vacation in july and was just wondering if there was any way i would be allowed to see the housing, where i am supposed to go and just get a lay of the land in other words.

 

[Joanna71985]

I just had a quick question for people who have done the CP more than once. Do you do traditions the second time, or do they just give you your ID since you've already done it?

It depends. If you have worked a shift before a year, you don't have to take Traditions again. However, if a year has gone between shifts, you do.

 

[DisneyL8T]

Okay, it's been a year, so I'll have to go to traditions again. Thanks for the quick response!

 

[Joanna71985]

Okay, it's been a year, so I'll have to go to traditions again. Thanks for the quick response!

You're welcome.

 

[csaribay]

...[is] there any way i would be allowed to see the housing, where i am supposed to go and just get a lay of the land in other words.

I think this was answered before, but the most you can likely do is to see housing from the street. If you have a friend living in housing, you can ask for them to sign you in on the security list, and they can show you around the common areas and their own apartment. Otherwise, the complexes are designed to be secure areas, and uninvited external visitors aren't allowed.

If you do plan to pass by the complexes, you can use this map for reference. Point A is Chatham Square (Patterson Court is across the way on Grand Magnolia Ave.) and Point B is Vista Way.

 

[seastars]

Can you direct-deposit your checks into a bank account? I have a key bank account - this would make things easier.

 

[er3465]

Can you direct-deposit your checks into a bank account? I have a key bank account - this would make things easier.

Yes you can, ask for the routing number and you can set it all up online. I deposited 75% to my home bank and 25% to the credit union so I could have some cash and avoid the atm fee!

 

[MKandy]

I realize that you do not get to choose your place of work during a program. But would telling your interviewer what you think you would be good at help?

Thank you.

 

[csaribay]

I realize that you do not get to choose your place of work during a program. But would telling your interviewer what you think you would be good at help?

Thank you.

Yes. In addition, after you've received a role offer, you can communicate specific location requests to your support recruiter - who can add it to your file. Requests aren't guaranteed, but they try to accommodate them whenever possible.

 

[MKandy]

Yes. In addition, after you've received a role offer, you can communicate specific location requests to your support recruiter - who can add it to your file. Requests aren't guaranteed, but they try to accommodate them whenever possible.

Hey thanks a lot...that really makes me happy

I'm hoping for something like jungle cruise or haunted mansion or something that i could play a small "role" in.

 

[namara87]

This is a really random question....but does anyone know when the Winter SALSA Sale is this year lol I'm trying to plan a trip around the sale, Food and Wine and seeing Equus in NYC...do Food and Wine and SALSA coincide at any point? I went last year during my cp, but I cannot remember...Thanks.

 

[tinyt396]

This is a really random question....but does anyone know when the Winter SALSA Sale is this year lol I'm trying to plan a trip around the sale, Food and Wine and seeing Equus in NYC...do Food and Wine and SALSA coincide at any point? I went last year during my cp, but I cannot remember...Thanks.

I don't believe they coincide with each other at all. Food and Wine is in November and I believe the SALSA is in December. They canceled the summer SALSA sale so I hope they don't do the same to the winter one.

 

[CelticBelle]

what is SALSA?

 

[csaribay]

what is SALSA?

SALSA is a semi-annual merchandise liquidation event for Cast Members - it stands for Spend A Little, Save A (lot). Takes place in the summer and winter seasons at Epcot's Wonder Parking lot, in a gigantic air conditioned/heated tent. A substantial amount of merchandise is highly discounted - up to 70% retail prices (sometimes more, on smaller items).

I don't believe they coincide with each other at all. Food and Wine is in November and I believe the SALSA is in December. They canceled the summer SALSA sale so I hope they don't do the same to the winter one.

Yeah, the SALSA winter sale is mid-December (2007's event was the sixth through the sixteenth). The note I've gotten (via World News Weekly email) says that they anticipate the return of the sale this December, hopefully it does.

 

[Sehsun]

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[csaribay]

I went to the winter SALSA sale last year!

I just read on the Hub that the winter SALSA sale will be on December 11th this year, a one-day event this time.

There is a CM pin party on August 26th and at the SALSA sale as well.

Hrm...I see that too, though it's listed under the Disney Pin Trading... usually the pin party is only one day out of the sale - hopefully it's just talking about the pin party, and not about it being a one day sale all together.