College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[glendalais]

So here is a pretty simple question, I'm going to be a transfer from Disneyland so do I have to do traditions in Florida?

I think you wouldn't have to, since you're technically staying within the company. Though you may want to confirm this with one (or all) of the following: DLR Casting, WDW Casting, DLR Disney University, and WDW Disney University.

I am sure that you would have to do the LOB and Park/Area Orientations, though.

 

[Justy]

Jeff, you do. I already asked. But you can do a Cross-Site transfer. Just call up Casting and tell them that you're going to the college program in Florida, that you already have an arrival date, and they'll set it up. That way they don't cut off your ID and stuff so you can still get into the park.

On that note, I'm also here to answer questions about the DLR CP.

 

[daydreamer510]

Here's a question. I'm a seasonal CM, doing the CP in August. Will my ID be good to use to get into the park before my check in date?

 

[Joanna71985]

Here's a question. I'm a seasonal CM, doing the CP in August. Will my ID be good to use to get into the park before my check in date?

As long as it is a valid ID, you can.

 

[flea1267]

Can someone enlighten me on "check in" day processes....like when do they start, what steps are involved and how long does the day last - we check my daughter in on the 11th we just wondered how long the day would last- we have dinner reservations at Chef Mickey's at like 7:15pm, we should be able to make that shouldn't we?

Also, should she get a wireless router for her lap top?

Thanks!!!

 

[DisneyJersey]

Can someone enlighten me on "check in" day processes....like when do they start, what steps are involved and how long does the day last - we check my daughter in on the 11th we just wondered how long the day would last- we have dinner reservations at Chef Mickey's at like 7:15pm, we should be able to make that shouldn't we?

Also, should she get a wireless router for her lap top?

Thanks!!!

check in begins around 8 am or so..basically you get your keys, sign up for any courses you may want to take, get your background check/finger printing, and move in..you will also have a housing meeting sometime later in the day, probably early afternoon.. so you should have plenty of time to make your reservations.

 

[csaribay]

Can someone enlighten me on "check in" day processes....like when do they start, what steps are involved and how long does the day last - we check my daughter in on the 11th we just wondered how long the day would last- we have dinner reservations at Chef Mickey's at like 7:15pm, we should be able to make that shouldn't we?

Also, should she get a wireless router for her lap top?

Thanks!!!

You'll probably have plenty of time to spare, especially if your daughter starts in the morning hours. The check-in process doesn't take more than an hour or two - it's the housing meeting (which happens a few hours later) that takes a bit longer. Arrivals in the morning hours go to the earlier session (typically between 12 PM and 1 PM), so showing up early does help.

Also, a wireless router would be a very good idea.

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

Time sensitive and scary question:

I recruited a friend of mine into doing the CP with me next fall. On the website, it says you have to have a semester of college under your belt. Does that mean by the time you apply or by the time you start your CP? In other words, would she have to go to school this semester in order to apply in Jan for Fall 09 or could she do her first semester in Spring 09 and do the program in fall 09?

If it helps, registration for classes at our school will be around Jan 1 for Spring 09 so she will have classes registered by the time we apply for the CP but will only have been in school for about a week or two.

 

[futreWDI]

Time sensitive and scary question:

I recruited a friend of mine into doing the CP with me next fall. On the website, it says you have to have a semester of college under your belt. Does that mean by the time you apply or by the time you start your CP? In other words, would she have to go to school this semester in order to apply in Jan for Fall 09 or could she do her first semester in Spring 09 and do the program in fall 09?

If it helps, registration for classes at our school will be around Jan 1 for Spring 09 so she will have classes registered by the time we apply for the CP but will only have been in school for about a week or two.

She can start in Spring '09 and do the Fall program.

 

[Les2713]

This may be a dumb question, but I honestly don't know the answer. Do they room boys and girls together? I know it's Disney and all, but I figure if its a two bedroom and two bathroom apartment they might put two girls on one side and two boys on the other, but I could be wrong. Thanks!

 

[DisneyJersey]

This may be a dumb question, but I honestly don't know the answer. Do they room boys and girls together? I know it's Disney and all, but I figure if its a two bedroom and two bathroom apartment they might put two girls on one side and two boys on the other, but I could be wrong. Thanks!

to be a little clear, each apt unit is single sexed, but you may have females living next door in the same building, but not the same unit.

 

[Les2713]

Oh ok, I assumed thats how it would be. Thanks for clarifying.

 

[Joanna71985]

Can someone enlighten me on "check in" day processes....like when do they start, what steps are involved and how long does the day last - we check my daughter in on the 11th we just wondered how long the day would last- we have dinner reservations at Chef Mickey's at like 7:15pm, we should be able to make that shouldn't we?

Also, should she get a wireless router for her lap top?

Thanks!!!

Check-in starts at 8am. The earlier you get there, the earlier you are done. The CM ressie should be fine.

This may be a dumb question, but I honestly don't know the answer. Do they room boys and girls together? I know it's Disney and all, but I figure if its a two bedroom and two bathroom apartment they might put two girls on one side and two boys on the other, but I could be wrong. Thanks!

No. The apartments are same-gender.

 

[meederman]

Does it cost money doing laundry at the apartment complexes meaning is the are the machines coin operated?

 

[Joanna71985]

Does it cost money doing laundry at the apartment complexes meaning is the are the machines coin operated?

Yes. It is $1 to wash, and $1 to dry. You have to buy a laundry card, and it only takes bills unfortunately.

 

[seastars]

Alright! In lieu of my upcoming departure from the frozen tundra of northern New York, I have a bunch of questions that I'm sure have already been answered - but I'd like the answers all in one place for reference.. Thanks in advance...

1. How long does the housing meeting last, and when does it start?
2. What is on the agenda for the second day we're there? I heard Traditions varies, it can be on the second or third day.
3. Do you have to be off in order to have someone admitted to the parks for free? I know you have to be off in order to check someone into a hotel with your employee discount, or so I heard.
4. Does the employee discount apply for all of the Disney Restaurants, or are there restrictions?
5. Does everyone start out with 40 hours a week, and then you can add on from there? I've heard some stories of people working 80 hour weeks against their will.. does this happen often?
6. For those of you who have done merchandise, what were your typical hours? What time did you start, finish, etc.?
7. What are some items that I absolutely HAVE to pack with me, or buy there? I'm having trouble getting my stuff together....
8. Anyone know if it's difficult to get a job as a member of the Disney waitstaff after completing a CP? This is something I'd be interested in doing for a year or so after my CP ends.

Thanks again for your help. I'm starting to get a little more nervous, and that's why all of these questions are popping up. This board has definitely been a lifesaver, though. I come here to read all the questions in hopes I'll be as knowledgeable as you all are some day.

 

[DisneyJersey]

Alright! In lieu of my upcoming departure from the frozen tundra of northern New York, I have a bunch of questions that I'm sure have already been answered - but I'd like the answers all in one place for reference.. Thanks in advance...

1. How long does the housing meeting last, and when does it start?
2. What is on the agenda for the second day we're there? I heard Traditions varies, it can be on the second or third day.
3. Do you have to be off in order to have someone admitted to the parks for free? I know you have to be off in order to check someone into a hotel with your employee discount, or so I heard.
4. Does the employee discount apply for all of the Disney Restaurants, or are there restrictions?
5. Does everyone start out with 40 hours a week, and then you can add on from there? I've heard some stories of people working 80 hour weeks against their will.. does this happen often?
6. For those of you who have done merchandise, what were your typical hours? What time did you start, finish, etc.?
7. What are some items that I absolutely HAVE to pack with me, or buy there? I'm having trouble getting my stuff together....
8. Anyone know if it's difficult to get a job as a member of the Disney waitstaff after completing a CP? This is something I'd be interested in doing for a year or so after my CP ends.

Thanks again for your help. I'm starting to get a little more nervous, and that's why all of these questions are popping up. This board has definitely been a lifesaver, though. I come here to read all the questions in hopes I'll be as knowledgeable as you all are some day.

How long does the housing meeting last, and when does it start? its about 2 hrs or so, it is usually on the same day you check in
[*]What is on the agenda for the second day we're there? I heard Traditions varies, it can be on the second or third day.

Traditions is the 2nd day, the next day is when you do your park tour, and find out where you will be working.
[*]Do you have to be off in order to have someone admitted to the parks for free? I know you have to be off in order to check someone into a hotel with your employee discount, or so I heard. I am not sure on this, since I never really did this...
[*]Does the employee discount apply for all of the Disney Restaurants, or are there restrictions? only applies at sit down restaurants, and some QS places... you will get a manual when you check in, the back has all the discount info..
[*]Does everyone start out with 40 hours a week, and then you can add on from there? I've heard some stories of people working 80 hour weeks against their will.. does this happen often? you will work 50, 60 hr weeks depending on your role and the season, fyi, i did qs f and b, in MK, i worked 65 hrs 2 straight weeks for spring break week..in the event you work 40 hrs, you do have an option of requesting more hrs, or picking up shifts at other locations provided you are trained in that..
[*]For those of you who have done merchandise, what were your typical hours? What time did you start, finish, etc.? N/A for me but i can tell you from working in MK, if you work during extra magic hrs, it is almost an overnight shift, like 8 pm to 3, 4 am, depending on when EMH occurs..
[*]What are some items that I absolutely HAVE to pack with me, or buy there? I'm having trouble getting my stuff together....i suggest you buy most of the things you need down there, you can always "return them" when you depart orlando..
[*] Anyone know if it's difficult to get a job as a member of the Disney waitstaff after completing a CP? This is something I'd be interested in doing for a year or so after my CP ends. waitstaff? meaning waiter in restaurant? can be highly difficult, but not impossible, if you network a ton.

 

[Joanna71985]

Alright! In lieu of my upcoming departure from the frozen tundra of northern New York, I have a bunch of questions that I'm sure have already been answered - but I'd like the answers all in one place for reference.. Thanks in advance...

1. How long does the housing meeting last, and when does it start?
2. What is on the agenda for the second day we're there? I heard Traditions varies, it can be on the second or third day.
3. Do you have to be off in order to have someone admitted to the parks for free? I know you have to be off in order to check someone into a hotel with your employee discount, or so I heard.
4. Does the employee discount apply for all of the Disney Restaurants, or are there restrictions?
5. Does everyone start out with 40 hours a week, and then you can add on from there? I've heard some stories of people working 80 hour weeks against their will.. does this happen often?
6. For those of you who have done merchandise, what were your typical hours? What time did you start, finish, etc.?
7. What are some items that I absolutely HAVE to pack with me, or buy there? I'm having trouble getting my stuff together....
8. Anyone know if it's difficult to get a job as a member of the Disney waitstaff after completing a CP? This is something I'd be interested in doing for a year or so after my CP ends.

Thanks again for your help. I'm starting to get a little more nervous, and that's why all of these questions are popping up. This board has definitely been a lifesaver, though. I come here to read all the questions in hopes I'll be as knowledgeable as you all are some day.

1. The housing meeting is about 2 hours or so. The starting time depends on what time you get to check-in (as there is more then 1 meeting).

2. Day 2 is when you find out your work area, and also sign up for classes. And Traditions is Day 3.

3. No. You can check people in if you are working at a park.

4. It works for just about all the sit-down restaurants, and some counter-service restaurants (CRT is one sit-down it doesn't work for).

5. It depends on your area. You are guaranteed 35 hours a week. But it can be a lot more then that. You can also pick up extra hours.

6. I did merchandise in 2005. I worked in Fantasyland, and just about always closed. The hours were something like 3-5 til close (which was 10pm up til 3am, darn EMH).

7. Don't worry about having a ton of clothes, as you can wash the ones you have (and you will be in costume for a good portion of your CP). Make sure you do have warm-weather clothes. A router is necessary, but if you don't have one, wait til you check in to make sure one of your roomies doesn't bring one. Also, make sure to bring money for the first few weeks.

8. I would guess it would depend on the restaurant.

 

[meederman]

I found out that my job The role hopper I might have multiple costumes. Is that true?

I heard also I might have to work 80 hours a week at some point Is that true?

and if anybody knows do I stay at the same park for my hopper job or do I go to multiple parks?

 

[glendalais]

I found out that my job The role hopper I might have multiple costumes. Is that true?

I heard also I might have to work 80 hours a week at some point Is that true?

and if anybody knows do I stay at the same park for my hopper job or do I go to multiple parks?

I believe you stay at the same park, though I may almost certainly be wrong.

You would have varying costumes, as you would be working in a wide variety of LOBs.

Sounds like an exciting role. I would love to spend some time in the other LOBs, just to see how they do things.