College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[abarnett]

Seconding this. Prices weren't bad at all, the room was nice, and it's like right across the street from Vista, it's super easy! And take a Mears shuttle, they're much cheaper than a cab.

Thanks! I made my reservation for the hotel today and the price wasn't too bad. You said to take a Mears shuttle, do I need to make advance reservations for this? Or do I just go to the Mears people at the airport?

 

[abarnett]

I don't know if any1 told you this, but when i came down to florida this summer. I flew into Sanford, which is a 45 min drive from disney. it cost about 97$ for that long drive, which seems kind of reasonable... when you compare it to this...

my [now ex] had to go to bank of america which was 3 miles away... so 6 miles all together and his cab fare was 45$. its insane!!!

I know!!! Cab fares are absolutly ridiculous. I think I have everything figured out now though...

 

[futreWDI]

Thanks! I made my reservation for the hotel today and the price wasn't too bad. You said to take a Mears shuttle, do I need to make advance reservations for this? Or do I just go to the Mears people at the airport?

yes, you can make a reservation and probably should.

I believe if you do the town car, you will not wait for anyone else but with the shuttle you may wait a little longer. Shuttle is about $19 one way but a town car is much more expensive.
http://www.mearstransportation.com/

 

[Snowflake1]

ok so they say it's not a good idea 2 use tacks or tacky stuff becuase of ripping the paint off, or putting holes in the walls. Any1 have any recomendations 4 hanging posters up and pictures? whats the best thing to use?

 

[csaribay]

ok so they say it's not a good idea 2 use tacks or tacky stuff becuase of ripping the paint off, or putting holes in the walls. Any1 have any recomendations 4 hanging posters up and pictures? whats the best thing to use?

You can use nails as long as you patch the nail-holes that are left behind. Less is more in terms of the housing community codes on the subject (see below), but I had three framed posters plus a cork/whiteboard hanging on the walls of my apartment, and during inspections, it always passed as "above expectations."

2. Decorations should not be displayed, placed, attached, hung or affixed on, to or from any doors, ceilings, windows, sprinklers, balconies or railings (including without limitation, beer cans, caps, cartons, wine, liquor bottles, curtains, tree/twinkle lights, clothing, dart boards, or towels). All small pictures, etc. should be attached to a bulletin board instead of having multiple pin or nail holes. Do not use ticky-tack adhesive. All furniture, furnishings and fixtures must remain inside and should not be moved, changed, supplemented or replaced unless done so by Management.

 

[flea1267]

Does anyone know what furniture is included in the room? Will there be a bedside table? We have one for my daughter but we're thinking we may not need to take it...if anyone knows and can let me know before Sunday morning (when we leave) I'd really appreciate it!!!

Thanks!~!

 

[csaribay]

Does anyone know what furniture is included in the room? Will there be a bedside table? We have one for my daughter but we're thinking we may not need to take it...if anyone knows and can let me know before Sunday morning (when we leave) I'd really appreciate it!!!

Thanks!~!

There is one nightstand for each participant in the apartment.

I drew up this rendering for something else, but it's a good reference to the pieces of furniture that come with the apartment.

 

[Joanna71985]

I have a friend that wants to come down and help me move in on orientation day at disneyland (anaheim program) and she told me she was planning on staying the night at my apartment that night. I don't want to imposeon my roommates, btu my friend already planned on it. Does anyone think this would be a problem on the first night there?? Just an opinion question. Thanks

Overnight guests are not allowed. Sorry.

ok, i'm not sure if this was asked.. im still reading through this. but i want to do the Spring 09. Now i'll be 21 then. Is it still Vista and Chatham for apartments.. or are there diff apts for 21?

also can you choose which apartments you want to be in. Ive heared Chatham has a bathroom 2 each bedroom and i like that so you only have to really share your bathroom with your roomate.. thats what i want. But i don't know about the 21 situation.

Both Chatham and Vista have wellness and non-wellness apartments.

No, you would have to share your bathroom. It is 1 bath per 2 people.

 

[Snowflake1]

Overnight guests are not allowed. Sorry.



Both Chatham and Vista have wellness and non-wellness apartments.

No, you would have to share your bathroom. It is 1 bath per 2 people.

oh yea i understand that thanks. i asked it wrong.. i hear theres a bathroom per room so that would mean only me n the person thats in my room would have that bathroom.. instead of say 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom then 4 ppl have 2 share that bathroom.. instead of just u n the roomie

 

[Joanna71985]

oh yea i understand that thanks. i asked it wrong.. i hear theres a bathroom per room so that would mean only me n the person thats in my room would have that bathroom.. instead of say 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom then 4 ppl have 2 share that bathroom.. instead of just u n the roomie

Not necessarily. At Vista in the 3-BR, there are only 2 baths. So 4 people share 1 bath. Other then that, it is 2 people per bathroom.

 

[jpod523]

this is kind of a random question that i thought of that doesn't affect me at all. What happens for CPer's who want to park at the parks(on an off day for example)? Is it free for CM's or do they have to park somewhere else? Just wondered.

 

[jjlara21]

Has anyone done Outside Vending Food & Beverage? How was it did you like it? Can we use a calculater cause i aint to good with money? Ill be working at disneyland.
And does anyone know of a reasonably priced hotel near the broadway arms apartments in cali? I need a hotel to crash at the night before i check in. Thanks

 

[Les2713]

I check into the broadway arms on the 26th and I will be staying at the howard johnson the 25th. My mom found it and she's pretty picky with hotels so I figure it will be ok. When do you check in?

 

[futreWDI]

this is kind of a random question that i thought of that doesn't affect me at all. What happens for CPer's who want to park at the parks(on an off day for example)? Is it free for CM's or do they have to park somewhere else? Just wondered.

yes, just show your ID to the parking attendant.

 

[jjlara21]

I check in on the 26th as well. You wouldnt have the address of the hotel by any chance would you?
Oh and another question. I know they go by your age for the room assignments right now im 20. Ill turn 21 in dec. so ill still be over there so what will happen with that?

 

[Les2713]

1380 South Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 776-6120
hojoanaheim.com

and I am not sure bout the age thing, you might just get put in the 20 and younger side. But you could always ask.

 

[csaribay]

I check in on the 26th as well. You wouldnt have the address of the hotel by any chance would you?
Oh and another question. I know they go by your age for the room assignments right now im 20. Ill turn 21 in dec. so ill still be over there so what will happen with that?

On the Walt Disney World College Program, you would not be eligible to be housed in non-wellness apartments (ones that allow alcohol) until the date of your 21st birthday. Assuming the same conditions are true in California, you would be placed in a dry apartment for basically the entire duration of your program, and you may or may not have the option to move on/after your birthday.

 

[deadtoaster2]

The wellness/non wellness only has an affect on what happens IN the apartments right? If you were placed in wellness would you still be able to go off property to drink?

I am also assuming you have the option of choosing to be placed in a wellness apartment even if you are over 21, correct?

 

[flea1267]

we can't find the answer to this question - so do we need to bring dishes, cups, flatware, and pots? it isn't on any of the packing list but we didn't see it was furnished either....so anyone who might know help? thanks!

 

[futreWDI]

we can't find the answer to this question - so do we need to bring dishes, cups, flatware, and pots? it isn't on any of the packing list but we didn't see it was furnished either....so anyone who might know help? thanks!

Nope... all flatware, dishes, pots, and pans are included. It includes all of the basics, even can opener, etc.

If you want special casserole dishes, etc. those you can either bring or buy at Walmart down there.

You would also need to purchase or bring a toaster if you want one but the apartment does come with microwave and dishwasher.


When do you head down and where in NC are you from???