College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

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Okay...checked on it and did some math...

I was also Spring '07, but in attractions, at DAK...that means slightly limited hours because it closes earlier...especially if you work Safaris--closes at dusk...even w/ EMH.

I averaged $131.50/wk bring home, after rent and any deductions.
I had a week that was as low as $57, and a few right around $200. I had extra time off that low week because my father had been visiting, auditions, and I had a horrible allergic reaction to a bite I got at work and spent an entire day at clinics*.

Also, I lived in Chatham, in a 2br



*FYI, the clinic on property is the worst! The doctor yelled at me(literally until I cried), told me I didn't know what I was talking about, and that I had chicken pox! Then she told me she'd let me off the rest of the day so I could go to another doctor off-property--at my expense--because there was no way this was work-related! So I went back to work so they could release me, then to the clinic.

The doctor at the Urgent Care clinic near the apartments, Dr. Daryanani , was great! He opened the door to my room, without me saying a thing and looked horrified upon seeing my hives(not chicken pox)! "Oh no!!!! What are you allergic to?!" "Apparently chicken pox, if you ask the Disney Doctor." He wasn't amused, so I continued, "Actually, it's a bug bite...here," I showed him the swollen solid mass that was the backside of my upper arm. He asked if I had medication allergies and left immediately for a shot. The shot immediately relieved a lot of the pain... He discounted my bill, gave me some free medication, and a discount on the other prescription I would need because he knew the pay was low for CP's. (:worship: ) He was great. I'd go to him again in a heartbeat if I needed medical attention.

If you need a doctor while on your program or visiting the parks, go there! I had roomies who went to him too--same great service!) Buena Vista Urgent Care, 8216 World Center Dr, #D, Orlando, FL (407) 465-1110
 
These figures are great. That helps me a lot too. Does anyone know about the DLR? cause I know that housing is a lot more expensive. But isn't the pay higher too? Does it even out? I really hope so. :goodvibes
 
Thanks for going through all that work! That was so helpful. I guess I'll really have to get down there and see how much I end up spending on groceries and whatnot to see how much money I'll be able to save. My friend thats doing the program with me and myself are planning a trip to Japan for a few weeks after the program ends for my birthday and I'll need to know how frugal I should be with my spending while in Florida.

Thank you thank you thank you :worship:
 
Pretty frugal...but you can still enjoy your time :)
It's no trouble really...you're quite welcome!


As for DLR, from what I hear, it all balances out to be about the same situation. Costs are higher, but the pay difference takes that into consideration.
 

This is from a couple pages back courtesy of deadtoaster2
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.
 
There are certain times of year when they lift the overtime ban. Also, the powers that be can schedule you over 40 hours, you just can't typically add shifts yourself to put you over (fair, eh?). Otherwise, overtime is anything more than 40 hours. So if you only have 35 hours one week, you can likely pick up a shift. I picked up quite a few shifts in MK. It was a lot of fun.

I see XD Disney will control my life!! Strangely, i'm okay with that...

:eek: Did they make you pay for the entire meal in entirety up front?! That is crazy... We should get discounts once we're there though...that will cut that down, and of course people will be paying you back...

I can't imagine doing a Disney Vacation with a big family... or even a small one--especially if you stay on property and do a few sit down meals. It's getting ridiculous!

When I was at DLRP a few weeks ago, my friend Laura and I wanted to eat at WDS at this Ratatouille-themed buffet. It was over 30EUR/ea. for lunch...no characters :scared1: Needless to say, we were on a much tighter budget after almost 2 weeks of traveling from Munich to Rome to Paris on au pair budgets, so we went to Casey's in DLP and bought 10EUR meals... It's too bad because I loooooove Ratatouille. To put it into perspective, I only paid 49EUR/ea for 1-day park-hoppers.


Haha yeah she was like "what's your card number?" I was like uhhhh damn XD I knew the reservations would fill up fast so I just booked the darn thing. It's okay though, it's gonna be worth it! Ratatouille themed buffet? That sounds pretty much amazing. I really want to go to DLRP, actually I really just to go to Europe XD
 
Ratatouille themed buffet? That sounds pretty much amazing. I really want to go to DLRP, actually I really just to go to Europe XD

I know! I was so excited, but that was too much for me to spend that day. It seemed really cute inside from the door. I think I may have been wrong about the 'no character' comment I made. I just found this! :eek: Maybe I made a wrong decision...he's too cute! There are better videos on youtube, but they were really long...

Europe is amazing... very expensive with the incredibly weak dollar now, but...*sigh* Oh, how I'll miss it! I wish I had more time at DLRP, but that's a needless expense, considering I'll be back at WDW soon and can do the parks there whenever I want, or come back here, visit my host-fam, and then go to DLRP for free. You can come too...:)
 
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I know! I was so excited, but that was too much for me to spend that day. It seemed really cute inside from the door. I think I may have been wrong about the 'no character' comment I made. I just found this! :eek: Maybe I made a wrong decision...he's too cute! There are better videos on youtube, but they were really long...

Europe is amazing... very expensive with the incredibly weak dollar now, but...*sigh* Oh, how I'll miss it! I wish I had more time at DLRP, but that's a needless expense, considering I'll be back at WDW soon and can do the parks there whenever I want, or come back here, visit my host-fam, and then go to DLRP for free. You can come too...:)

I heard somewhere that they're thinking about opening an Ratatouille themed restaraunt in the US but I think it will be at DLR.

DLRP sounds amazing! I hope to go to all the Disney parks and resorts before I die. I would love to see the Phantom Manor! I've been to Tokyo DisneySea which was really cool. It was kind of like their version of Epcot. Do you have to speak some recognizable French to get around DLRP? The only way I could get around in Tokyo was because of my Japanese and I speak absolutely no French. Hong Kong Disney looks amazing too but my Chinese is really lousy XD

Umm I think I would pretty much die if I could go with you! Did you do some sort of exchange there?
 
I heard somewhere that they're thinking about opening an Ratatouille themed restaraunt in the US but I think it will be at DLR.

DLRP sounds amazing! I hope to go to all the Disney parks and resorts before I die. I would love to see the Phantom Manor! I've been to Tokyo DisneySea which was really cool. It was kind of like their version of Epcot. Do you have to speak some recognizable French to get around DLRP? The only way I could get around in Tokyo was because of my Japanese and I speak absolutely no French. Hong Kong Disney looks amazing too but my Chinese is really lousy XD

Umm I think I would pretty much die if I could go with you! Did you do some sort of exchange there?

I hope they open one! That Remy animatronic is too amazing!

I went fully expecting to love Phantom Manor...I was sad...it's very short! Iwas a bit disappointed because HM is my all-time favorite ride. You don't need to speak French at all. The CM's have to speak French and English.

I hear that Disneysea is incredible. One day, I would like to make it out there. Perhaps, whenever I make it to Australia, I'll plan that too.

I'm an au pair (nanny) in Germany right now, near Munich. We still call our families host-families because it is similar. I take language classes, care for the kids, and do some light cleaning. I get 300EUR/month pocket money+ room and board. It's an amazing experience! I leave on Nov. 18th...if I wasn't moving back to FL, it would be completely devastating!
 
Thank you for being so helpful Joanna! I have another question for you...what was your favorite role, and why?

No problem!:)

And I would have to say, by far, my favorite role has been character attendant. I have so much fun doing it. I love getting to work with the characters.

:eek: Did they make you pay for the entire meal in entirety up front?! That is crazy... We should get discounts once we're there though...that will cut that down, and of course people will be paying you back....

Yeah, CRT is totally paid for up front. And unfortunately there is no discount for CRT.
 
Also, how does the overtime work? I heard you can't work overtime but then I heard some people have picked up shifts and have worked as many as 60 hours! I'd like to pick up some extra shifts, what are the limitations?

Overtime is great. I have gotten some great shifts in all 4 parks.
 
Yeah, CRT is totally paid for up front. And unfortunately there is no discount for CRT.

I stand corrected! It used to just be $10. That's crazy...wicked expensive. Should be a good time though... now just pray to have that night off!
 
I stand corrected! It used to just be $10. That's crazy...wicked expensive. Should be a good time though... now just pray to have that night off!

Oh it is! I have eaten there 5 times now, and love it there.
 
:) Oh good! I'm excited about it already and it's still like 5 months away! :laughing:
 
:) Oh good! I'm excited about it already and it's still like 5 months away! :laughing:

XD I REALLY hope I get that night off. It's a saturday but if i'm supposed to work that day i'll try to trade shifts or something! Having breakfast at CRT just sounds wonderful :lovestruc Hopefully we'll get a good table with a view cause it's my birthday XD

Is it like a buffet? I kind of remember the characters as a kid but I don't remember much else.
 
Oh my gosh I've never even been to CRT! I totally wanna go!

Alright! So far I have:
1) Me
2) Nell
3) Jackie
4) Joanna
5) Frazzle (sorry I don't know your name yet XD)
6) Open!

If I have to add more I will XD
 
Alright! So far I have:
1) Me
2) Nell
3) Jackie
4) Joanna
5) Frazzle (sorry I don't know your name yet XD)
6) Open!

If I have to add more I will XD

Hmmm... I think I may need to take you up on this!!!

By the way, my name is Erin.

And Danielle, we may need to get a place togetherrrrr...
 
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