College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Seewhatimesdone]

Thanks for the post Nell. As long as i'm able to make rent, have some food, and save up a little for classes i'll be happy. I'm just glad to be working for Disney! It's true about the rent, we are getting a really good deal. When I discussed it with my mom she was really impressed that all the utilities and such were included, plus we get pots and pans and stuff. I'm bringing a car and it's pretty fuel efficient so i'll give rides to my roomies so they can get groceries or i'll take what they want and get everything. But i'm planning on trying to bring as much as I can so that I don't spend. I'm bringing a wireless internet router, as much toiletries as I can XD etc. I don't think we'll have to stress too much about it. I'd rather get paid low wages for a job I LOVE that a lot for one I hate. I mean that too. My mom gets paid fairly well but she hates her job; I don't ever want to live like that!

P.S. - No hair problems here people. I dye my own hair people for about 8 dollars XD One box a month - I go to wallgreens or cvs haha

 

[SweaterInJune]

I'm glad I helped to reassure some of you Again, I stress, it won't be easy, but if you make wise decisions, you'll do alright! Save that souvenir shopping for the end of your program, for the most part. Also budget how much money you have for eating out ...and stick to it. Taking a lunch to work is a really good idea a lot of the time if you're looking to save money. It's more fun to eat out with friends than to waste money on a meal in a caf, which you have to down in record time .

I feel the same way Anna! I'd rather be poor and enjoy what I'm doing, than rich and miserable. I would however, like to support myself! Haha...

 

[shastatikipunch]

The pay is quite a bit higher at DLR, (around $9-10ish depending on job I think) but then again the cost of living in California is also much higher as is the weekly rent. Rent at the DLR is 159 a week. It's somewhere around half that at WDW if I am not mistaken.

The cost of living in California is considerably higher then what it is in Florida. Which is why the pay is higher.

 

[SweaterInJune]

Thanks for the advice! I guess my only real question at the minute is will being a CP ruin the magic?

I'm soooo excited about applying, I'm not going for the Epcot World Showcase though because, to be honest, I think I have a better chance just applying for the summer work experience.

I can't wait though!

Ooh, I do have one question for previous internationals: How soon after submitting your resume were you contacted??

Thanks so much for your help!

Hello again...not sure how I missed this post earlier, but I just came across this site(searching for something entirely unrelated; however, I think it may answer a lot of your questions. I hope it will help!

WDWIP.com

And as for ruining the magic. I think that moreso depends on you. I think learning behinds the scenes business and history of how things came to be, or whay something is designed the way it is, is very interesting. I think the magic was increased for me, but in a different direction than before. It really depends on you though. If you think you'll be really sensitive to "secrets" or learning that something isn't quite what you've always assumed, it could be a bit of a blow. I know very few people who have had any negative response to their programs overall. I know they exist, but I don't know them.

 

[aly024]

hey i have a quick question. i know this has been asked before but i dont have the time or energy to go thru the past 200 pages to find it . but anyways what is the discount that CPs get on resorts?

 

[_frazzle]

hey i have a quick question. i know this has been asked before but i dont have the time or energy to go thru the past 200 pages to find it . but anyways what is the discount that CPs get on resorts?

I believe it's 50% if you're in the room and 40% if you're not :]

 

[SweaterInJune]

hey i have a quick question. i know this has been asked before but i dont have the time or energy to go thru the past 200 pages to find it . but anyways what is the discount that CPs get on resorts?

I believe it's 50% if you're in the room and 40% if you're not :]

It can be up to those. It depends on the season and which resort you're looking at though. You kind of just have to search once you get there and can get into the system. You have to book through the Hub or by phoning it in.

 

[_frazzle]

It can be up to those. It depends on the season and which resort you're looking at though. You kind of just have to search once you get there and can get into the system. You have to book through the Hub or by phoning it in.

Glad you told me! I'm planning on booking a room at the AK Lodge for the night of my birthday.

 

[epfootballcutie04]

Glad you told me! I'm planning on booking a room at the AK Lodge for the night of my birthday.

haha, i wanted to do the same thing at the same resort! Hopefully I get accepted for the Spring Advantage program otherwise i wont get to celebrate my bday down there since it's in june...

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

My birthday is on a saturday and I can't be sure as to which days i'll have off but i'm going to call and book reservations for Cinderella's Royal Table! I don't know how many I should include in the party though...who wants to come? XD

 

[aly024]

thanks u guys for helping out with my question. i wish my birthday was during my cp but its not- its the last week in august i do have a friend who is coming down to visit me tho so i wanted to know what kind of discounts i could get him

 

[Joanna71985]

Remember folks...the CP is an internship, not a job...therfore, no union. The pay isn't great, but MANY internships don't pay at all...

At the end of the day: learn to budget before you go! If so, you'll be fine. Make a list of everything you must pay for each month and break it down. Then you can make a daily/weekly "fun" budget. Stick to it! You get into the parks for free--it's not hard to find something to do if you're bored... If you do this successfully, you won't sink. I was still afloat when I got home! I was about to let go (a la Jack in Titanic), but I actually didn't. You won't either. Just be smart.

Sorry for the long, winded post. I was on a roll. I hear so much negativity towards the pay and how it's so hard to live off of...3/4 of my original roomies did more than fine--4/4 (once "Barbie" was replaced, did great! One roomie even paid off a HUGE credit card debt down there --AMAZING budgeting on her part). It isn't great, but it's far from impossible.

This is so true. If you plan, you can come home with money. My second CP, I brought home over $3000. And I brought home almost $1000 this past summer.

hey i have a quick question. i know this has been asked before but i dont have the time or energy to go thru the past 200 pages to find it . but anyways what is the discount that CPs get on resorts?

The resort discount is pretty good. I have used it 3 times now for Contemp, GF, and AKL. I plan on trying to stay at YC or BC next year.

Glad you told me! I'm planning on booking a room at the AK Lodge for the night of my birthday.

Awsome! I just stayed there, and loved it.

My birthday is on a saturday and I can't be sure as to which days i'll have off but i'm going to call and book reservations for Cinderella's Royal Table! I don't know how many I should include in the party though...who wants to come? XD

Oooo, you'll love it! I have eaten at CRT for my birthday the past 4 years, and it is so much fun!

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

I really want to stay at the Poly and i'll finally be able to with this discount!

 

[epfootballcutie04]

I really want to stay at the Poly and i'll finally be able to with this discount!

I've stayed at the Poly before... it's amazing. my entire family LOVED it

 

[Joanna71985]

I really want to stay at the Poly and i'll finally be able to with this discount!

Poly is nice. I haven't stayed there since I was really little, though.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

I've always wanted to ever since I saw South Pacific as a kid XD I really want to swim in that pool. Hopefully I can stay there with my mom. I want to spend a night at a hotel for my birthday too, I think either AKL or GF. They're both really nice looking so I don't know which one


On the Disney website it says that there's cable tv but I was wondering if they get HBO XD

 

[Joanna71985]

I've always wanted to ever since I saw South Pacific as a kid XD I really want to swim in that pool. Hopefully I can stay there with my mom. I want to spend a night at a hotel for my birthday too, I think either AKL or GF. They're both really nice looking so I don't know which one


On the Disney website it says that there's cable tv but I was wondering if they get HBO XD

That's a hard one. But I would have to go with AKL. It is so cool having animals right outside your window. Of course, nothing beats GF too.

I am not positive, but I don't think the apartments get HBO.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

That's a hard one. But I would have to go with AKL. It is so cool having animals right outside your window. Of course, nothing beats GF too.

I am not positive, but I don't think the apartments get HBO.

AKL looks so awesome. I love the design.

That's okay about the HBO, I was just making sure XD

 

[Joanna71985]

AKL looks so awesome. I love the design.

That's okay about the HBO, I was just making sure XD

It's a beautiful resort. I fell in love with it the minute I got there.

 

[futreWDI]

Just a quick update...

I arrived Wednesday , Sept 3rd. I went to check in around 8 am and was in my room at Vista Way by 9:30. I am in a 3 bedroom, rent is 75 per week. I am also living in wellness, even though I am 23, because my roomie is 19. I am positive I will have no problem with my roomies and alcohol.

I have my last day of training tomorrow. I am working the Wildlife Express Train in Animal Kingdom. It takes guests over to Rafikis Planet Watch. I do have some spieling to do but as long as the safety stuff is said correctly, the rest is informal. We also drive the train which is not that difficult. I love AK and am extremely excited to work with the CMs at my location (most are full timers as WE and Rafikis are both highly requested work locations.

I think I may do a quick update occasionally if anything really interesting occurs, definitely do not have the time and patience for a blog.