College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[SweaterInJune]

Awesome XD It sounds like I won't have any problems then.

How much time do you spend training? And how is the training process? I'm a pretty quick learner so I think i'll be alright.

For Safaris, we trained for 2 weeks!!! I think it's 10 days of training...there is SOOOOOOOOO much involved! You spend one week learning about the trucks and the physical aspects: driving, safety, protocol, etc. Then, the other week is all about the animals, facts, safety, protocol, "Land positions", etc.

Training was a lot of fun, but mine dragged on for 3-4 weeks because they didn't have enough trainers available...

They make you drive the course, spieling to an empty truck, go through the docks, and you just go through empty during training like this. After doing this about 4 times one day, while we were waiting to move up to the loading dock, my trainer says, "Okay, get ready! You're taking guests this time!" I about died! It went amazingly well though and afterwards he announced that it had been my first safari ever. The whole truck cheered...haha...

Good times... I miss it. I'm taking a new job in January, but I wish I could retrain there to pick up shifts. It's truly an amazing experience. I got to do something everyday that most people will never experience in their lifetimes...go on an African safari. You learn so much about the animals just by watching them day after day--fascinating! At least it was to me!

And yes, not all days are great and sometimes you feel like you'd rather gouge out your eyes than go again, but it's all worth it in the end. Especially remembering the time a baby giraffe stuck her head in the driver's side window of my truck! Literally about a 16" from my face! Yikes!



There were 2 tests there as well, but it mostly comes down to the practical assessment. You take one of the managers, your trainer, and partner on a Safari with the truck full of guests. This makes you less nervous because you can focus on giving them a good show and not on being assessed .

Anyhow, it's all what you make of it. If you don't like Disney, you probably won't enjoy working there. If you don't like people-get a backstage job, or don't bother. It was one of the top 2 experiences of my life (tied with moving to Germany for a year), but for completely different reasons.

If you're here, I will predict the fact that it will be the time of your life, but do be prepared to work...and work hard. Still, looking back, it felt like a LONG vacation!

 

[Jimmy89]

Hi everyone, my name is Jimmy and I'm super interested in being a CP at the Disneyland resort in Anahiem. I really want to do it, and I'm really nervous that I won't get in.

I know that this thred seems to be people from the WDW program, but hopefully you can help me.

I already filled out my application and did the E-presentation. I just want to know what are the odds that I'll be accepted? Do most people get accepted on thier first try? what are they looking for? I'm really nervous I won't get in because I want to go really bad.

 

[razzery]

For Safaris, we trained for 2 weeks!!! I think it's 10 days of training...there is SOOOOOOOOO much involved! You spend one week learning about the trucks and the physical aspects: driving, safety, protocol, etc. Then, the other week is all about the animals, facts, safety, protocol, "Land positions", etc.

Training was a lot of fun, but mine dragged on for 3-4 weeks because they didn't have enough trainers available...

They make you drive the course, spieling to an empty truck, go through the docks, and you just go through empty during training like this. After doing this about 4 times one day, while we were waiting to move up to the loading dock, my trainer says, "Okay, get ready! You're taking guests this time!" I about died! It went amazingly well though and afterwards he announced that it had been my first safari ever. The whole truck cheered...haha...

Good times... I miss it. I'm taking a new job in January, but I wish I could retrain there to pick up shifts. It's truly an amazing experience. I got to do something everyday that most people will never experience in their lifetimes...go on an African safari. You learn so much about the animals just by watching them day after day--fascinating! At least it was to me!

And yes, not all days are great and sometimes you feel like you'd rather gouge out your eyes than go again, but it's all worth it in the end. Especially remembering the time a baby giraffe stuck her head in the driver's side window of my truck! Literally about a 16" from my face! Yikes!



There were 2 tests there as well, but it mostly comes down to the practical assessment. You take one of the managers, your trainer, and partner on a Safari with the truck full of guests. This makes you less nervous because you can focus on giving them a good show and not on being assessed .

Anyhow, it's all what you make of it. If you don't like Disney, you probably won't enjoy working there. If you don't like people-get a backstage job, or don't bother. It was one of the top 2 experiences of my life (tied with moving to Germany for a year), but for completely different reasons.

If you're here, I will predict the fact that it will be the time of your life, but do be prepared to work...and work hard. Still, looking back, it felt like a LONG vacation!

I'm very interested in doing the safari and even told my interviewer that. Did you do a regular semester or advantage? I'm only doing regular spring and since the job requires so much training I'm thinking they might just skip on me for that.

 

[deadtoaster2]

Hi everyone, my name is Jimmy and I'm super interested in being a CP at the Disneyland resort in Anahiem. I really want to do it, and I'm really nervous that I won't get in.

I know that this thred seems to be people from the WDW program, but hopefully you can help me.

I already filled out my application and did the E-presentation. I just want to know what are the odds that I'll be accepted? Do most people get accepted on thier first try? what are they looking for? I'm really nervous I won't get in because I want to go really bad.

Yay! Another DLR applicant! These boards are mostly people that are applying at WDW but there are a couple of people here and there that are applying for DLR. What roles did you apply for? Were you able to schedule your phone interview today? I thought they might not be taking appointments today because of the holiday.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

Thanks for the info Joanna, glendalais, and Nell! I'm sure I will be fine; I don't think i'll be doing anything too high tech. The hardest job I requested was the Great Movie Ride and i've been on that so many times that I think I have a general idea of what i'll have to to do XD

When we get our packets in the mail will they just say "congratulations you're in attractions" or will it actually tell us what role we got specifically, like "you'll be working in the Haunted Mansion" or do we not find out until we get to Florida?

 

[Sehsun]

When we get our packets in the mail will they just say "congratulations you're in attractions" or will it actually tell us what role we got specifically, like "you'll be working in the Haunted Mansion" or do we not find out until we get to Florida?

Your packet will tell you what role you will have but not the location. You will find out the location on your 2nd day of check-in.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

Your packet will tell you what role you will have but not the location. You will find out the location on your 2nd day of check-in.

Oh my gosh I have to wait all that time to find out where i'm going to be??! I don't know if I can take the anticipation! XD

 

[shastatikipunch]

Thanks for the info Joanna, glendalais, and Nell! I'm sure I will be fine; I don't think i'll be doing anything too high tech. The hardest job I requested was the Great Movie Ride and i've been on that so many times that I think I have a general idea of what i'll have to to do XD

When we get our packets in the mail will they just say "congratulations you're in attractions" or will it actually tell us what role we got specifically, like "you'll be working in the Haunted Mansion" or do we not find out until we get to Florida?

I'm really hoping for the Great Movie Ride too. My degree is in Film so Ronda figured it would be one of my favorite rides when she asked if I minded a spieling role. I hope I get it, watching the montage at the end of the ride every day would be amazing!!!!

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

I'm really hoping for the Great Movie Ride too. My degree is in Film so Ronda figured it would be one of my favorite rides when she asked if I minded a spieling role. I hope I get it, watching the montage at the end of the ride every day would be amazing!!!!

The same thing happened to me! I'm working towards a film degree and we talked a little about the Great Movie Ride. Maybe we'll be working there together!

 

[Jimmy89]

Well, I didn't schedule my interview yet, but I was hoping to do that within the next hour or so, if not I'll have to do it tomorrow. I"m so nervous. Do you know how many people apply and get in? I really want to do it.


And I applied for Ride operator. And I also applied for the spring. I haven't heard anyone say they've done spring semester, is this a less popular one?

 

[deadtoaster2]

Well, I didn't schedule my interview yet, but I was hoping to do that within the next hour or so, if not I'll have to do it tomorrow. I"m so nervous. Do you know how many people apply and get in? I really want to do it.


And I applied for Ride operator. And I also applied for the spring. I haven't heard anyone say they've done spring semester, is this a less popular one?

I am not sure how many people actually get in but I have heard that most people get in. So applying early would be your best shot.

I tried to call today, it just keeps saying that they are currently busy and to keep holding. I don't think anybody is there today. I will call tomorrow and schedule the interview if I cant get through today.

I am also applying for the Spring. I am not sure if one is more popular than another though.

 

[Joanna71985]

Thanks for the info Joanna, glendalais, and Nell! I'm sure I will be fine; I don't think i'll be doing anything too high tech. The hardest job I requested was the Great Movie Ride and i've been on that so many times that I think I have a general idea of what i'll have to to do XD

When we get our packets in the mail will they just say "congratulations you're in attractions" or will it actually tell us what role we got specifically, like "you'll be working in the Haunted Mansion" or do we not find out until we get to Florida?

The letter will tell you the role, but it won't tell you where you will be working. You don't find this out until in FL (you find out the area Day 2, and you find out the exact place in training).

 

[Jimmy89]

I am not sure how many people actually get in but I have heard that most people get in. So applying early would be your best shot.

I tried to call today, it just keeps saying that they are currently busy and to keep holding. I don't think anybody is there today. I will call tomorrow and schedule the interview if I cant get through today.

I am also applying for the Spring. I am not sure if one is more popular than another though.

Yeah, I was on hold forever too. it was like 20 min before i hung up. So whatevs. you're applying for spring of 09? how exciting which position did you apply for? I really want to do this really bad. I haven't heard anyone say that they haven't gotten in. I've heard no bad stories, so I really hope I can get in.

 

[deadtoaster2]

Yeah, I was on hold forever too. it was like 20 min before i hung up. So whatevs. you're applying for spring of 09? how exciting which position did you apply for? I really want to do this really bad. I haven't heard anyone say that they haven't gotten in. I've heard no bad stories, so I really hope I can get in.

I am applying for Photopass Photographer, Attractions & Retail Sales.

Yeah from what I have heard as long as your are enthusiastic during your interview you will pretty much be offered a position. I hope I get in!

 

[Jimmy89]

I am applying for Photopass Photographer, Attractions & Retail Sales.

Yeah from what I have heard as long as your are enthusiastic during your interview you will pretty much be offered a position. I hope I get in!

OMG, you're applying for all the positions I am too! WOW, what a longshot right? Thats exciting. What do you know about hosing? its limited I heard, so what happens if you don't get housing, do they offer you another means of living? or do they just let you fend for you own? lol

 

[Joanna71985]

OMG, you're applying for all the positions I am too! WOW, what a longshot right? Thats exciting. What do you know about hosing? its limited I heard, so what happens if you don't get housing, do they offer you another means of living? or do they just let you fend for you own? lol

If you don't get CP housing, you have to provide your own.

 

[deadtoaster2]

OMG, you're applying for all the positions I am too! WOW, what a longshot right? Thats exciting. What do you know about hosing? its limited I heard, so what happens if you don't get housing, do they offer you another means of living? or do they just let you fend for you own? lol

Really? That's pretty crazy that we have the same choices.

Because we are applying so early I don't think housing should be a problem. If we were applying later they may have filled it all up but I don't think we will have to worry.

 

[Jimmy89]

If you don't get CP housing, you have to provide your own.

Really? thats pretty crazy. what do people from out of state usually do?

Really? That's pretty crazy that we have the same choices.

Because we are applying so early I don't think housing should be a problem. If we were applying later they may have filled it all up but I don't think we will have to worry.

Yeah, that makes sense. I'm starting to get really excited! I really hope I get to do this program. have you done the program before?

 

[shastatikipunch]

I am applying for Photopass Photographer

I wish they had that role available for the WDW CP it would have easily been my first choice.

 

[deadtoaster2]

Really? thats pretty crazy. what do people from out of state usually do?

Yeah, that makes sense. I'm starting to get really excited! I really hope I get to do this program. have you done the program before?

Nope I haven't done the program before (although I did try to apply for the Fall 08 program but they had already stopped taking applications).

I wish they had that role available for the WDW CP it would have easily been my first choice.

Yeah, its my first choice. I think I have a good possibility of getting it because I actually have photography experience at my old job when I worked at a newspaper. I didn't even know it was available for the CP until I printed out the role checklist and saw it on there.