College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[shastatikipunch]

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.

I really didn't get into photography until recently, but I think it would be an awesome job. I feel it would also help me learn more about photography.

 

[deadtoaster2]

I really didn't get into photography until recently, but I think it would be an awesome job. I feel it would also help me learn more about photography.

Yeah it's an awesome field. I would eventually like to get into television or film so I feel that this would be an amazing stepping stone for me.

 

[glendalais]

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

Eh....that's one part we haven't quite figured out yet. The DLR CP until recently was mainly composed of Southern Californians, or of those who had family in the area where they could stay during their program.

I'm sure that you are given more consideration for housing if you're not from SoCal. Otherwise, you might have trouble finding housing on Disney wages (it's a tough job for even regular-status CMs).

 

[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.

So I just tried calling back again a few mins ago and this time a pre-recorded message told me that the phone number had changed and then gave me the number of 407-828-1736 to call. I looked it up and that's an Orlando number....

Anybody know anything about this? Are all of the interviews being done by WDW and then the info for the DLR sent back to California or something?

 

[Joanna71985]

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

That's just it. 95% of people in the DL program (at least) are from the DL area, so they don't need the housing. In fact, housing just opened in May. That is why it is important for out-of-state people to apply ASAP.

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

Me too! I would love to do Photopass.

 

[shastatikipunch]

That's just it. 95% of people in the DL program (at least) are from the DL area, so they don't need the housing. In fact, housing just opened in May. That is why it is important for out-of-state people to apply ASAP.



Me too! I would love to do Photopass.

I have a feeling you will know the answer to this Joanna, do the Photopass Photographers own the cameras or are they provided?

 

[Joanna71985]

I have a feeling you will know the answer to this Joanna, do the Photopass Photographers own the cameras or are they provided?

They are provided.

 

[deadtoaster2]

I have a feeling you will know the answer to this Joanna, do the Photopass Photographers own the cameras or are they provided?

They are provided by Disney. They use Nikon D70's at DLR, not sure about WDW but I would imagine something similar.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

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).

Great, more waiting anxiety XD

 

[Joanna71985]

Great, more waiting anxiety XD

This wait can't be helped, unfortunately. But it does go by pretty quickly.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

Why do they wait to tell you? Is it because they haven't placed you for sure?

 

[jpod523]

Why do they wait to tell you? Is it because they haven't placed you for sure?

I assume they wait until before your program starts then they just place you where they need you. For example, in June when they announced Pleasure Island was closing, I was sure that I wouldn't be placed there because it was closing and they wouldn't need any new CP's there. Guess where I am!?!? Apparently a bunch of the regular PI hosts left, so they needed to place and train new people for the final few weeks of Pleasure Island. Oh well. It'll be fun while it lasts. Then I get a new position and more training.

 

[Jimmy89]

Eh....that's one part we haven't quite figured out yet. The DLR CP until recently was mainly composed of Southern Californians, or of those who had family in the area where they could stay during their program.

I'm sure that you are given more consideration for housing if you're not from SoCal. Otherwise, you might have trouble finding housing on Disney wages (it's a tough job for even regular-status CMs).

Yeah, it sounds kinda lame. So, the money that you earn working as a CP covers rent and food doesn't it? like it covers the essentals? I understand that I won't be making much of a profit, but I'll make enough to get by right?

 

[Jimmy89]

So I just tried calling back again a few mins ago and this time a pre-recorded message told me that the phone number had changed and then gave me the number of 407-828-1736 to call. I looked it up and that's an Orlando number....

Anybody know anything about this? Are all of the interviews being done by WDW and then the info for the DLR sent back to California or something?

Hmmm, thats wierd, the number I have now is 1-800-722-2930 and it asked me to push certain numbers to access DLR or WDW (you know push 1 for DLR, and 2 for WDW or something like that) I'll try calling again in the morning, this is kinda wierd that all the info is different, someone on another discussion board said that they heard you have to snail-mail your app and Role Checklist instead of Fax, but then how do they conduct an interview? this is starting to get a little bit confusing. LOL

 

[Jimmy89]

Are CP's allowed to participate in all of the events that regular cast members are? I was reading about Minnies moonlight madness and it seems like a blast, can I participate if I become a CP? how about if I don't? do you need to be a cast member to play the game? When does it usually happen in may?

 

[_frazzle]

Can anyone tell me what a CM is? I know that some people use CP but some use CM and I have no idea what that means!

 

[shastatikipunch]

Can anyone tell me what a CM is? I know that some people use CP but some use CM and I have no idea what that means!

CP stands for College Program. CM stands for Cast Member.

 

[deadtoaster2]

Can anyone tell me what a CM is? I know that some people use CP but some use CM and I have no idea what that means!

CM is a Cast Member. Anyone who works for Disney.

CP is College Program. A student who is participating in the college program and in turn becomes a Disney CM.

 

[deadtoaster2]

I just called and lined up the interview. Mine is at 3:00 on Wednesday with Tiffany. The regular 1-800 number worked fine this time so I don't know what was going on last night.

 

[futreWDI]

Okay, real quick...

If I plan on showing up early to check in. Like around 8-8:30 am, will they let me in the Vista Way gates to sit down in line or will I have to sit in the Wallgreens parking lot...

To answer some questions from above...

They dont place you in a role till you get down there because they have not verifies your employment eligibility. your tax forms are not compete so technically they dont know if you are hirable, even though most are. If they were to place us all and then some people get down there and cant work then they would have to move people around and that would upset a lot of kids that got roles they loved etc.

Also, all CPs can participate in any CM events plus we have CP events just for us. Minnies moonlight madness, pin parties, special tours, etc are all available to us as well.