College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[carlwitac]

i am looking for some career start stories, anyone have any stories or experiences with the career start program, how are the cs kids treated at wdw.

 

[futreWDI]

i cant log into the wdw college program site anymore

time to email my recruiter...

 

[disasterpiece]

I did the Spring Advantage program and loved it. I was there from January until August. I did get to experience the pirates and princess party and the flower festival in Epcot. Also it was generally slower paced except for a couple of points in the year. I enjoyed being there when it was cooler and then it gradually warmed up as the year progressed. I understand wanting to experience the holidays but I have been to Disney at Christmas and would never want to work those crowds. Also considering that the Spring is less busy than the fall we had almost all time off requests granted and didnt have to work weeks upon weeks of 50+ hours. I am actually planning on going back next spring.

yeah, i've thought about some of those things too... i just don't know that i could pass up a chance to be there at Christmas... maybe i'll just have to do two different CPs, one in each of the two seasons!!!

thanks for your input!

 

[sandybobandy]

yeah, i've thought about some of those things too... i just don't know that i could pass up a chance to be there at Christmas... maybe i'll just have to do two different CPs, one in each of the two seasons!!!

thanks for your input!

I've already thought of that Amber-I'm hoping to extend and end up being there May '09 to May '10. That ought to cover everything! lol

Sandy

 

[Joanna71985]

yeah, i've thought about some of those things too... i just don't know that i could pass up a chance to be there at Christmas... maybe i'll just have to do two different CPs, one in each of the two seasons!!!

thanks for your input!

Or you could do like me, and do 4 CPs.

 

[disasterpiece]

Or you could do like me, and do 4 CPs.

that's the best idea yet!!

 

[Joanna71985]

that's the best idea yet!!

I try.

Oh, how could I forget- it will be 5 CPs next year!

 

[deadtoaster2]

How do you decide whether to do the standard program or the advantage program?

From what I have heard it sounds like most everyone has a blast and really enjoys their time working at Disney. However I don't want to sign up for the advantage and then get burnt out when the standard smaller program might be better for me. But then on the other side of the spectrum it could turn out to be the best thing ever and I wouldn't want to leave.

Any advice on the best approach?

 

[Joanna71985]

How do you decide whether to do the standard program or the advantage program?

From what I have heard it sounds like most everyone has a blast and really enjoys their time working at Disney. However I don't want to sign up for the advantage and then get burnt out when the standard smaller program might be better for me. But then on the other side of the spectrum it could turn out to be the best thing ever and I wouldn't want to leave.

Any advice on the best approach?

For picking the regular or advantage program, you tell your recruiter which one you want to do, and they will try to put you there (just be aware that you may not always get that choice, as they can become full).

Well, that would be up to you. I would suggest to do Spring and then, if you are liking it, to extend over the summer (that's what I did back in 2005).

 

[disasterpiece]

How do you decide whether to do the standard program or the advantage program?

From what I have heard it sounds like most everyone has a blast and really enjoys their time working at Disney. However I don't want to sign up for the advantage and then get burnt out when the standard smaller program might be better for me. But then on the other side of the spectrum it could turn out to be the best thing ever and I wouldn't want to leave.

Any advice on the best approach?

this is coming from someone who has been putting alot of thought into the program lately, not an experienced CPer... i see that you are planning on doing the spring program... i would suggest doing the regular program and then, if you want to be there longer, extending into the spring advantage program. (i believe that is a possibilty, correct me if i am wrong anyone). i think you would have to make a more concrete schedule if you were looking into Fall. does that make sense? again, anyone, please feel free to correct what i'm saying if i have misunderstood the whole "extending" thing. hope this helps!

edit: seems possible from readng joanna's reply (which, while above me, wasn't posted when i began replying. make sense? okay. good.)

 

[deadtoaster2]

For picking the regular or advantage program, you tell your recruiter which one you want to do, and they will try to put you there (just be aware that you may not always get that choice, as they can become full).

Well, that would be up to you. I would suggest to do Spring and then, if you are liking it, to extend over the summer (that's what I did back in 2005).

Yeah, that sounds like the best option for me.

Thanks!

 

[Joanna71985]

Yeah, that sounds like the best option for me.

Thanks!

You're welcome.

 

[seastars]

Has anyone that's done merchandise gotten placed in a hotel? I just realized this could be a possibility the other day. Also - I think it's almost time for a "College Program Questions Thread Pt 3", this one is longer than the original thread!

 

[sandybobandy]

Has anyone that's done merchandise gotten placed in a hotel? I just realized this could be a possibility the other day. Also - I think it's almost time for a "College Program Questions Thread Pt 3", this one is longer than the original thread!

Oooh I hadn't thought of that! Good question!

 

[csaribay]

Has anyone that's done merchandise gotten placed in a hotel? I just realized this could be a possibility the other day. Also - I think it's almost time for a "College Program Questions Thread Pt 3", this one is longer than the original thread!

Participants in merchandise can and will be placed in any of the four theme parks, two water parks, twenty-three resort hotels or the Downtown Disney entertainment district. We had a good number of CPs who worked merchandise at the Polynesian.

 

[graygables]

Has anyone that's done merchandise gotten placed in a hotel? I just realized this could be a possibility the other day. Also - I think it's almost time for a "College Program Questions Thread Pt 3", this one is longer than the original thread!

My DD's boyfriend worked merch at Coronado and really enjoyed it. He thought the costume was a bit dorky, but he did have a great time on his program.

ETA: if, for some reason, I got merch, I'd love to work at Zawadi Marketplace in AKL...I've said that since my first visit there in 2003!

 

[Joanna71985]

Has anyone that's done merchandise gotten placed in a hotel? I just realized this could be a possibility the other day. Also - I think it's almost time for a "College Program Questions Thread Pt 3", this one is longer than the original thread!

My friend did merchandise at Port Orleans. And my roomie my first CP did merchandise at All Stars.

 

[deadtoaster2]

I don't think this one has been asked before...

If you are a CM and you want to go and play in the park when you are not at work or on your days off are you able to get fast-passes or do you have to wait in the whole long line? Do the fast-pass machines accept your CM ID or something?

 

[Joanna71985]

I don't think this one has been asked before...

If you are a CM and you want to go and play in the park when you are not at work or on your days off are you able to get fast-passes or do you have to wait in the whole long line? Do the fast-pass machines accept your CM ID or something?

You can get FP with your ID. You just use the ID the same way you would use a ticket.

 

[deadtoaster2]

You can get FP with your ID. You just use the ID the same way you would use a ticket.

Would you simply be able to go up to the person running the fast-pass line and go in without a ticket if you showed them your ID or does that not really have any affect when you are not working?