College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Les2713]

For the DLR Program it says that the kitchen is stocked with those types of things and it list what is there on the disneyland college program housing section. I assume it would be the same for the WDW program

 

[csaribay]

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?

Yes, wellness/non-wellness only applies to what happens inside the apartment. If over the age of 21, you can request to live in a wellness apartment upon availability.

However, all laws, including those that stipulate that the legal drinking age in Florida is 21, apply at Disney. If you are found to be drinking underage anywhere Disney property, whether that be housing or one of the parks/resorts, you will be subject to discipline, most likely termination.

 

[Les2713]

I got any email with alot of paper work to fill out (I am assuming new hire paperwork). Were we supposed to fill it out online or print them, fill them out and then bring them to orientation?

 

[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.

 

[WhateverLolaWants]

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!

When you move in, you will be given a check list of what should be in the apartment. If you're missing anything, make a notation and they will give you some (at least this is what happened to one of my coworkers). Anyways, they do give you pots and pans, however, I got an extra pot because sometimes your roommates will not wash the other pot immediately after cooking and I personally don't clean up after other people.

 

[MephamKickliner09]

Has anyone ever had their parents help them move into the apartments???

 

[Les2713]

I am moving in on Aug 26th and my mom is coming with me. I read some where that they do a parent tour too so I am guessing a lot of people have their parents come for help

 

[Sehsun]

Has anyone ever had their parents help them move into the apartments???

I am moving in on Aug 26th and my mom is coming with me. I read some where that they do a parent tour too so I am guessing a lot of people have their parents come for help

My mom came with me on check-in/move-in day. They did hold a parent tour on Day 1 of check in while we were all checking in. My mom also helped me move in. She was a great help - while me and my roommate were at the housing meeting, my mom and my roommate's parents helped move our belongings in and set up the apartment - I really appreciated that!

 

[Joanna71985]

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.

You just show your ID to the CM at the toll plaza. However, please don't park in the CM parking lots if not working. The lots are quite small, and the people who are working need the spaces.

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?

You would be put into Wellness, as you would not be 21+.

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?

No, you are not allowed. The age to drink is 21. If you are caught anywhere, you would be termed for underage drinking. It is just not worth it.

And yes, you can be put in a wellness if you are over 21. My roomie was over 21 my first CP.

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, those are provided.

Has anyone ever had their parents help them move into the apartments???

My dad has helped me move into and out of my apartment for all 4 of my CPs (and will be helping me move out on Friday).

 

[flea1267]

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???

We are leaving in the morning (8/10 at 8am) and we're from Pittsboro, near Chapel Hill and Raleigh, Jennie (my DD) has completed 2 years at NC State - she's a PR Major w/ a Minor in Spanish.

 

[M.I.C.]

So lemme just set the record straight....which is better for parties? And is it typical for kids under 21 to go out and drink and party or do most just not do it...honestly....

 

[Jules76126]

So lemme just set the record straight....which is better for parties? And is it typical for kids under 21 to go out and drink and party or do most just not do it...honestly....

I lived in Vista which was definitely louder than Chatham on any given night although that didnt mean that there were a ton of parties going on just people out and about. Remember your not going to stumble on random parties, most people keep their doors shut. And I do not endose drinking under 21, does it happen? Of course but you will get terminated if you get caught no questions asked. Even if you arent drinking and your roommates are you will still be guilty by assossiation.

On a personal note I did party and drink while I was down there but I was also extremely careful about it. Mostly I went to clubs in downtown Orlando and I never drank in my own apartment. Honestly the risk isnt worth it. My roommate got termed for drinking. Luckily no one else was home when she got caught. She wasnt even drinking she had just passed out on our doorstep and someone called security and she was termed after of course being taken to the hospital. The choice is yours but choose wisely.

 

[graygables]

So lemme just set the record straight....which is better for parties? And is it typical for kids under 21 to go out and drink and party or do most just not do it...honestly....

"lemme" add some sage advice I once heard from a much-respected Army officer: "You should never consume anything that causes you to lose control of your faculties." Think about it: how "fun" is it to wake up covered in vomit with a raging headache? How "fun" is to to fall from your balcony and break your neck? When you watch other people having this kind of "fun" do you ever shake your head and think, "What idiots! I *never* act like that when I'm drinking." YOU will be the coolest person in the room if you keep your wits about you. If YOU can drive everyone home safely, you will be the one to be admired. You will be the hero rather than the one passed out by the toilet.

I'm happy to say that I'm 43 years old and have never been intoxicated. When I was young and in college, I still had LOTS of fun, still went to bars (you could do that at 18 back then), still went dancing, still went to parties, but every single morning after, I could tell you exactly who I was with and where and never had to worry about a thing. I slept much easier than my roommates and friends. I still do.

The buzz is not worth getting termed for.

 

[Joanna71985]

So lemme just set the record straight....which is better for parties? And is it typical for kids under 21 to go out and drink and party or do most just not do it...honestly....

Trust me, it is not worth it. The drinking age is 21. If you are caught anywhere, you are termed. And that means not being able to work for any of the companies under the Disney name (and there are a lot). The #1 reason for CPs being termed is underage drinking. So, it really is not worth it. Just wait until you can legally drink.

 

[futreWDI]

I agree with everyone that it is not worth it to drink underage while at Disney. When I was down there I was 20 and I found it easy to not drink. (Let me put this in perspective... I went to WVU, at the time #4 party school. I drank at school, a lot, almost every week, at least 3 times a week) At Disney, it was much easier to find friends that did not drink. I find when at school, most of the time you drink it is because there is nothing else to do. At Disney it is not like this. You can make the decision to go see the fireworks instead of drinking. There is always something better to do.

I also do have a termination story. My friend who was under 21 came home drunk one night. He was in the bathroom throwing up. Only one of his roomies was home. This roomie had NEVER dealt with a drunk person before. (You will meet a lot of people like this. You may even room with people that have never been around drinking.) Because he had never been in that situation, he had no idea how to handle it. (I would have forced water, stayed up with him while he slept on his stomach, etc.) Since is roomie was scared, he called security for help, hence my friend got terminated. It is not safe to even come home drunk. You do not know how people will handle it. His roomie was not out to get him or anything like that, he was just scared.

This Fall I am heading back down and I just turned 23. I am staying in a wellness apartment. Main reason... rooming with a friend who is 19. But secondary reason, that holds a lot of weight... I do not want to be part of a party apartment. I will always be able to find a party, I don't need it in my room. Plus... it is much cheaper to not drink...

 

[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.

 

[Jules76126]

Bottom line is dont drink. Its not worth. Like a pervious poster said it is much easier not to drink when there are so many other things to do. And there are a lot of people that dont want any part of drinking. Also your job willl not be kind to a hangover. I know from experience. It was the worst work day ever. If you really feel like you would want to party and drink than wait to do the program until your 21 and then no worries

 

[Snowflake1]

Luckily i wont have to worry about any of that b/c ill be living in a non-wellness b/c ill be 21 lol

 

[jjlara21]

Ok so my arrival date is aug.26 and I have no Idea what to expect. Is anyone else going to cali? What will it be like and what should i take? Im gonna be outside food and beverage or something like that. Im worried about not knowing anyone and who my roommates will be and if we will get along and be friends. What is the money like? Will I have a good amount left after paying rent and gas and stuff?
What courses would you recommend taking? I really dont wanna have to do a lot of homework. What are DES courses? What are some items that I absolutely have to pack with me, or buy there?

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.

Sorry for asking so many questions but I need to know everything with details. Oh and is there a way to make friends before I get there? Anything else i might need to know would be great. Thank you! Oh and how much money should i bring with me and when do you have to pay the rent when you get there or when does that start?

 

[WhateverLolaWants]

Ok so my arrival date is aug.26 and I have no Idea what to expect. Is anyone else going to cali? What will it be like and what should i take? Im gonna be outside food and beverage or something like that. Im worried about not knowing anyone and who my roommates will be and if we will get along and be friends. What is the money like? Will I have a good amount left after paying rent and gas and stuff?
What courses would you recommend taking? I really dont wanna have to do a lot of homework. What are DES courses? What are some items that I absolutely have to pack with me, or buy there?

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.

Sorry for asking so many questions but I need to know everything with details. Oh and is there a way to make friends before I get there? Anything else i might need to know would be great. Thank you!

I unfortunately can't answer many of your questions because I did the WDWCP, not DL. I opted out of taking any classes because they would not count for college credit for my major.

Bring bedding, a laundry basket, clothing, shoes, toiletries, a small television (for your bedroom, and make it small enough so that the other roommates won't ask you to put in the living room), earplugs, a computer/laptop if possible, any OTC medicines you may need, etc.

I worked the "step up" from Outdoor Foods (ODF is the name of it at WDW). I worked partially outside and "inside" (as in it's like a building, but there's large open windows.) I don't know too much about ODF, but at WDW they are the ones who do popcorn, popsicles, ice cream bars, stuff like that. Now, I'm kind of thinking about DL and CA and there's not as many ODF carts like the ones at WDW so you might do things like pretzels and churros too. As for the math problem, likely you will use the handheld register which will do the math for you and you will keep your money in an apron. You will get familiar enough with the prices, though, and will be able to give back change without having to do the math. Now I am not 100% sure, but I believe ODF CMs are responsible for pushing some of the carts back to the backstage area. At MK, there was an area sort of near Tomorrowland where the ODF headquarters were and you would load your own pop bottles in there for the next day.

As for friends, 99.9% of the people are in the same boat as you - no one knows anyone! You are sort of "forced" to make friends.