College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Traveliz]

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.

My daughter was able to go on in around 8:15/8:30 ish - I can't remember exactly what time it was but I remember reading in reality they begin checking in about 8 am.

Liz

 

[SweaterInJune]

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.

I did the spring program only... It doesn't make a difference. Safaris has like 300 CMs on payroll at any given time, so they take a lot of CPs.

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!!!!

I was almost certain that's where I was going to be placed, but nope... I did request it when I put in for my extension and got it, but something happened back home, so I had to leave as originally scheduled.

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).

That actually depends on where they've placed you. You will not get any specifics until you are there, but I knew I was going to be at Safaris on day 2, while my roommate only knew her area. So, it really just depends.

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...

When we checked in, we got there around 7:30(we walked there and waited in that lot across the street)... We waited for about 20 minutes, then they let us on property, directed us check-in, and gave us some paperwork. We waited outside at tables until they began taking it.

I'd get there early...it can't hurt!

 

[glendalais]

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?

You'll make enough to pay rent/utilities if you're in Disney Housing, the company will make sure you get enough hours to do that. As for Food, as long as you don't eat out too often, you'll be fine.

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?

Of course you can participate in all Cast Activities . CPers, aside from a few logistical differences, are considered regular-status Cast Members.

The only things you can't do, at least here at the DLR, is become a Trainer or Lead (DLR)/Coordinator (WDW), for the obvious reason that you're not a permanent CM and are only around for a few months. Though I've even heard of instances at WDW of CPers making Trainer, so even that isn't set in stone. You also, for the most part, can't transfer between roles.

Other than that, you can Cross-Train (if available), and can do everything else that a regular-status CM in your area can do.

 

[Jimmy89]

I'm having a really hard time faxing my role checklist over to the DLR is anyone else having that same problem? if not can you tell me what fax number you used? please. Thanks.

 

[Jimmy89]

You'll make enough to pay rent/utilities if you're in Disney Housing, the company will make sure you get enough hours to do that. As for Food, as long as you don't eat out too often, you'll be fine.



Of course you can participate in all Cast Activities . CPers, aside from a few logistical differences, are considered regular-status Cast Members.

The only things you can't do, at least here at the DLR, is become a Trainer or Lead (though at WDW, there have been instances of CPers becoming Trainers), for the obvious reason that you're not a permanent CM and are only around for a few months. You also, for the most part, can't transfer between roles.

Other than that, you can Cross-Train (if available), and can do everything else that a regular-status CM in your area can do.

Thats good to know about the rent, I was having concerns about that. Thanks for clearing it up.

And that makes me really happy that we're allowed to participate in all the CM activities too! yay

 

[Joanna71985]

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

Yes. They don't assign you a location until a few weeks before you check in.

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?

Yes. CPs can attend CM events.

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- College Program
CM- Cast Member

Technically CPs are CMs too.

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...

I have been able to check in at 8am for each of my CPs. I highly recommend getting there as early as possible.

 

[deadtoaster2]

I'm having a really hard time faxing my role checklist over to the DLR is anyone else having that same problem? if not can you tell me what fax number you used? please. Thanks.

I used the number listed on the site and it worked fine. The number was 818-260-8280

Make sure you are dialing 1 before the rest of the numbers since its a long distance number (unless you are in an 818 area code).

 

[Justy]

You'll make enough to pay rent/utilities if you're in Disney Housing, the company will make sure you get enough hours to do that. As for Food, as long as you don't eat out too often, you'll be fine.



Of course you can participate in all Cast Activities . CPers, aside from a few logistical differences, are considered regular-status Cast Members.

The only things you can't do, at least here at the DLR, is become a Trainer or Lead (DLR)/Coordinator (WDW), for the obvious reason that you're not a permanent CM and are only around for a few months. Though I've even heard of instances at WDW of CPers making Trainer, so even that isn't set in stone. You also, for the most part, can't transfer between roles.

Other than that, you can Cross-Train (if available), and can do everything else that a regular-status CM in your area can do.

That's not entirely true. I know that in my graduating CP class here at DLR (graduation on Friday), we have more than our fair share of trainers and even a few shift leads. I know one is in hotels, one in attractions, and one in entertainment. So It is possible.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

Yay! Just got an email that said they had all my stuff. Now I just have to wait XD

What are cast member events anyways?

 

[SweaterInJune]

Yay! Just got an email that said they had all my stuff. Now I just have to wait XD

What are cast member events anyways?

Good news!

CM events are various things that are only open to CMs--not to the public. For example, during my CP, we got to preview the P/P Party parade and fireworks one night before the parties actually began. There are all kinds of things...you'll learn about them on Portal, in Eyes & Ears, or by word of mouth at work...

 

[Joanna71985]

Yay! Just got an email that said they had all my stuff. Now I just have to wait XD

What are cast member events anyways?

Yay!! That's great!!

There are many CM events. They include the canoe races at MK, previews of new rides/shows, previews of special event things (I did the preview for P&P parade, and MNSSHP parade), and so on. They are a lot of fun!

 

[deadtoaster2]

Okay heres a random one for the guy CM's.

How often do you have to shave to stay in the Disney Look? Everyday, or is a slight 5-oclock shadow type of deal also acceptable?

Do you use an electric shaver or a manual razor?

The reason I ask is simply... I am lazy and often will let my facial hair go for a week or two or more before I shave it all off. Now obviously I realize this won't be acceptable while working for Disney which I have no problem with, but again, I am lazy so if I only had to do it every other day, that would be cool.

Yeah I know, kinda random.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

Good news!

CM events are various things that are only open to CMs--not to the public. For example, during my CP, we got to preview the P/P Party parade and fireworks one night before the parties actually began. There are all kinds of things...you'll learn about them on Portal, in Eyes & Ears, or by word of mouth at work...

Yay!! That's great!!

There are many CM events. They include the canoe races at MK, previews of new rides/shows, previews of special event things (I did the preview for P&P parade, and MNSSHP parade), and so on. They are a lot of fun!

Thanks guys i'm so excited!
I took out the last of my piercings today (this might have been more of a jinx) but I thought it might be good Disney karma or generate good vibes or something XD I guess we'll know in a couple of weeks.

I know being part of the program means that you get free admission to the parks, so do you get a special ID or something that you just show at the gate?

Okay heres a random one for the guy CM's.

How often do you have to shave to stay in the Disney Look? Everyday, or is a slight 5-oclock shadow type of deal also acceptable?

Do you use an electric shaver or a manual razor?

The reason I ask is simply... I am lazy and often will let my facial hair go for a week or two or more before I shave it all off. Now obviously I realize this won't be acceptable while working for Disney which I have no problem with, but again, I am lazy so if I only had to do it every other day, that would be cool.

Yeah I know, kinda random.

I'm not a guy and I don't know if your boss will be lax or anything but this is what the website said:

For all male Cast Members, mustaches are permitted, but must be neatly trimmed and not present a bushy or unkempt appearance.
Mustaches must not extend onto or over the upper lip and must extend to the corners of the mouth, but not beyond or below the corners.
Aside from mustaches, Cast Members are expected to be clean-shaven every day. Beards, goatees and any extreme mustache styles are prohibited.

 

[Joanna71985]

Okay heres a random one for the guy CM's.

How often do you have to shave to stay in the Disney Look? Everyday, or is a slight 5-oclock shadow type of deal also acceptable?

Do you use an electric shaver or a manual razor?

The reason I ask is simply... I am lazy and often will let my facial hair go for a week or two or more before I shave it all off. Now obviously I realize this won't be acceptable while working for Disney which I have no problem with, but again, I am lazy so if I only had to do it every other day, that would be cool.

Yeah I know, kinda random.

You have to be clean-shaven. This probably will mean shaving everyday.

Thanks guys i'm so excited!
I took out the last of my piercings today (this might have been more of a jinx) but I thought it might be good Disney karma or generate good vibes or something XD I guess we'll know in a couple of weeks.

I know being part of the program means that you get free admission to the parks, so do you get a special ID or something that you just show at the gate?

Nope, you just use your regular work ID. It works just like a park ticket.

 

[deadtoaster2]

Cool thanks, thats what I figured would be the case but thought I would check anyways.

 

[jjlara21]

Okay heres a random one for the guy CM's.

How often do you have to shave to stay in the Disney Look? Everyday, or is a slight 5-oclock shadow type of deal also acceptable?

Do you use an electric shaver or a manual razor?

The reason I ask is simply... I am lazy and often will let my facial hair go for a week or two or more before I shave it all off. Now obviously I realize this won't be acceptable while working for Disney which I have no problem with, but again, I am lazy so if I only had to do it every other day, that would be cool.

Yeah I know, kinda random.

I have to shave everyday but I have seen cast members with 5-oclock shadows and they get away with it. I use a manual razor and I use to have a beard but obviously I had to shave it off. I did keep my mustache though just so that I could have something.

 

[_frazzle]

Quick question. I plan on doing the PI after I graduate in 2012. What are the wages? I'd be doing an Animal Program.

 

[glendalais]

That's not entirely true. I know that in my graduating CP class here at DLR (graduation on Friday), we have more than our fair share of trainers and even a few shift leads. I know one is in hotels, one in attractions, and one in entertainment. So It is possible.

Eh? It might just be Parks Food & Beverage than, I know that, for us at least, making a CPer a Trainer or Lead over a regular-status CM would result in a Union Grievance demanding the decision be reversed, to say the least.

But if they're doing it in the other LOBs, all the more power to them, I say. I know there are some CPers in my area who should be Trainer, and in some cases with a bit more time, Lead.

Okay heres a random one for the guy CM's.

How often do you have to shave to stay in the Disney Look? Everyday, or is a slight 5-oclock shadow type of deal also acceptable?

Do you use an electric shaver or a manual razor?

The reason I ask is simply... I am lazy and often will let my facial hair go for a week or two or more before I shave it all off. Now obviously I realize this won't be acceptable while working for Disney which I have no problem with, but again, I am lazy so if I only had to do it every other day, that would be cool.

Yeah I know, kinda random.

It honestly depends on who's Lead/Manager, there are some who are more lax than others.

However, the rule of thumb, and the one I'm go by (I'm lazy, too lol) is that you should shave each day that you work.

 

[Jimmy89]

I used the number listed on the site and it worked fine. The number was 818-260-8280

Make sure you are dialing 1 before the rest of the numbers since its a long distance number (unless you are in an 818 area code).

I tried that number like 7 times now. IDK whats wrong with it. It keeps cancelling the call half way through and IDK why. Is anyone else having this problem? I'm dialing 1-818-260-8280 for the DLR program. Ugggh its really frustrating.

 

[Jimmy89]

You know what I think it went through. I tried it about 10 min ago and it didn't cancel it. Will they e-mail me if they got it? or can I call them and see?