College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Scully12]

Did they get fired??

The creepy pedophile got permantley transferred to Star Tours because he and his girlfriend would make out and be absolutely disgusting all the time at work and the managers kept having to talk to them about it. So he got transferred and he and the girlfriend are never allowed to work together again.

When I left, the bomb threat guy was still on unpaid leave. Since then he has been fired. It was really crazy. We had the police and bomb sniffing dogs come to the ride and everything.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

Just curious...which three did you put down?
I put down Merchandise, Vacation Planner, Full Service Food and Beverage and Attractions...
I still haven't heard anything back yet (on week 3).

I put attractions, full food and beverage, and merchandise. But you're only on week three so I would worry about it.

I'm almost at two months!

The creepy pedophile got permantley transferred to Star Tours because he and his girlfriend would make out and be absolutely disgusting all the time at work and the managers kept having to talk to them about it. So he got transferred and he and the girlfriend are never allowed to work together again.

When I left, the bomb threat guy was still on unpaid leave. Since then he has been fired. It was really crazy. We had the police and bomb sniffing dogs come to the ride and everything.

Wow that is terrifying

 

[Sorahana]

Ok another question...

I talked to mom about doing the CP again in the spring. She then freaked because if I go I will have no health insurance. I asked her about keeping me on her plan and she said it would cost $600 and she's not paying it. I have to be a full-time enrolled student to stay on her insurance, but I may only be taking one or two online classes while I'm there (if I get in). I need the health insurance since I got sick twice last time I did this with Bronchitis (I was surprised I got it twice) so yea...better to be safe then sorry.

 

[_frazzle]

Ok another question...

I talked to mom about doing the CP again in the spring. She then freaked because if I go I will have no health insurance. I asked her about keeping me on her plan and she said it would cost $600 and she's not paying it. I have to be a full-time enrolled student to stay on her insurance, but I may only be taking one or two online classes while I'm there (if I get in). I need the health insurance since I got sick twice last time I did this with Bronchitis (I was surprised I got it twice) so yea...better to be safe then sorry.

I won't have health insurance either while I'm gone. I guess I'll just have to live with it for the 5 months because with my parents provider it would be $560 and I can't afford that! I'm just praying I don't get sick at all and if I do I'll just find a cheap clinic.

 

[DisneyMagic123]

Is there any way to receive verification of CP internship without paying a membership fee to "The Work Number"? The University is asking for verification for a transfer student application and it doesn't make sense that they would have to pay a membership fee to get this information on one student. Any way around this?

 

[wonderlandbound]

sorry if this has been brought up already, but does anyone know if it's possible/alright to bring a mini fridge down? i only ask because i have food allergies, some that aren't major things [ei. wheat, flour, ect] and others that are pretty bad [peanuts! eek!] and i can't have my food 'mixed' or around nuts. i wouldn't want to ask my roomies to not buy peanut butter or something like that, but i don't want to risk anything either!

 

[namara87]

sorry if this has been brought up already, but does anyone know if it's possible/alright to bring a mini fridge down? i only ask because i have food allergies, some that aren't major things [ei. wheat, flour, ect] and others that are pretty bad [peanuts! eek!] and i can't have my food 'mixed' or around nuts. i wouldn't want to ask my roomies to not buy peanut butter or something like that, but i don't want to risk anything either!

As far as I know, mini fridges are not allowed. You may be able to try to get an exception because of the special circumstances. I do know that the majority of apartments have a pretty good amount of cabinet space, you could always work something out with the roommates to make sure their stuff will not come in contact with you. I did have a roommate on my first CP that was severely allergic to peanuts (among many other things) and we would keep all peanut products in a completely separate part of the kitchen, just above the stove.

 

[Joanna71985]

sorry if this has been brought up already, but does anyone know if it's possible/alright to bring a mini fridge down? i only ask because i have food allergies, some that aren't major things [ei. wheat, flour, ect] and others that are pretty bad [peanuts! eek!] and i can't have my food 'mixed' or around nuts. i wouldn't want to ask my roomies to not buy peanut butter or something like that, but i don't want to risk anything either!

Technically mini-fridges are not allowed. But you probably could get an exception because of the allergies.

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

I'm severely allergic to penicillin, as I'm sure some of you are too as its pretty common...

Does anyone remember a medical allergy question on the application or during the interview or during your first few days of work? I'm wondering if I'll need to wear a medical alert necklace. Are managers aware of allergies like this in case of an emergency?

Also, could someone explain the disabilities paper work to me and when you fill it out? I have hypoglycemia and thoracic outlet syndrome (meaning I'm not allowed to lift very heavy things or bend over tons of times in a short period of time). I'll notify my recruiter/interviewer of my TOS so they can make a note of it while placing me, but other than that, I don't know what to do....

Thanks and have a magical Mundy

 

[Traveliz]

I'm severely allergic to penicillin, as I'm sure some of you are too as its pretty common...

Does anyone remember a medical allergy question on the application or during the interview or during your first few days of work? I'm wondering if I'll need to wear a medical alert necklace. Are managers aware of allergies like this in case of an emergency?

Also, could someone explain the disabilities paper work to me and when you fill it out? I have hypoglycemia and thoracic outlet syndrome (meaning I'm not allowed to lift very heavy things or bend over tons of times in a short period of time). I'll notify my recruiter/interviewer of my TOS so they can make a note of it while placing me, but other than that, I don't know what to do....

Thanks and have a magical Mundy

My daughter filled out the disabilities paper work after she was hired - she has had a corneal transplant and bright lights are a problem - she was only limited in that she couldn't work a few of the attractions that have flashing bright lights that can't be avoided...anyway the paper work is fairly simple, basically letting them know your limitations and signed by a doctor and then it goes to a specific department.


Liz

 

[GreatWideSomewhere]

sorry if this has been brought up already, but does anyone know if it's possible/alright to bring a mini fridge down? i only ask because i have food allergies, some that aren't major things [ei. wheat, flour, ect] and others that are pretty bad [peanuts! eek!] and i can't have my food 'mixed' or around nuts. i wouldn't want to ask my roomies to not buy peanut butter or something like that, but i don't want to risk anything either!

I am surprised that so many people going down have food allergies. I can't eat wheat/flour/gluten either, but I thought I would be one of the only ones, lol. I don't know anything about mini-fridges, but whenever I've stayed with other people I always just let everyone know on day one.

I know that nuts are a way bigger deal than gluten, but one of my good friends is deathly allergic to peanuts and she just asked everyone to please keep their nut products on the bottom shelf or in a drawer just for peanuts. She also just asks all of her roommates to make sure they wash the cooking area and their hands really well before touching anything else. (She had to be rushed to hospital once because she was at a friends house and someone touched the handle of the fridge with peanut buttery hands. )

I don't know severe your allergies are, but as others have said you might be able to contact your recruiter and ask about the fridge option.

I am just worried about being able to find gluten-free products around Orlando. I shop mostly at Whole Foods at home, but not having my car in FL will make a Whole Foods run difficult.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

I am just worried about being able to find gluten-free products around Orlando. I shop mostly at Whole Foods at home, but not having my car in FL will make a Whole Foods run difficult.

If I get in I plan on bringing a car and I shop at Whole Foods too so we could work something out. I like to try and eat gluten free because it hurts my stomach so we could plan to go every few weeks. I would be glad to give people rides in my car!

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

My daughter filled out the disabilities paper work after she was hired - she has had a corneal transplant and bright lights are a problem - she was only limited in that she couldn't work a few of the attractions that have flashing bright lights that can't be avoided...anyway the paper work is fairly simple, basically letting them know your limitations and signed by a doctor and then it goes to a specific department.


Liz

Do you need to visit a doctor in Orlando or can you fax the paper work to your doctor back home and have them fax it back to the department at Disney?

 

[GreatWideSomewhere]

If I get in I plan on bringing a car and I shop at Whole Foods too so we could work something out. I like to try and eat gluten free because it hurts my stomach so we could plan to go every few weeks. I would be glad to give people rides in my car!

That's awesome. My Mom keeps questioning me on figuring out Orlando's public transportation so I can get there, but your way sounds way better!

I have been secretly hoping that I would be able to find people who might be willing to take me there, lol. Yay gas money

 

[Scully12]

i was in a six bedroom in Chatham. What we did(even though no one had allergies) was give each person their own cabinet to store all of their dry foods and whatever. 4 had their own cabinet and 2 shared the big closet on the right of the picture. We each had our own section of the fridge we'd put most of out stuff. So it's possible to divide things so you won't contaminate the area!

 

[Joanna71985]

That's what we did too. We each took a shelf in the closet, and there were also enough empty cabinets for everyone to have their own. We also tried to divide the fridge too.

 

[Traveliz]

Do you need to visit a doctor in Orlando or can you fax the paper work to your doctor back home and have them fax it back to the department at Disney?

No the paperwork is right on the website when you accept -- you just print it off and the deal with it at home and send it off to Disney before you arrrive so they can have you placed appropriately.

In addition my daughter took a copy of the paperwork with her but she never needed it.

Liz

 

[wonderlandbound]

thanks guys! this is making me worry less about it. it's kind of a bummer about the mini fridge but i can see why they wouldn't allow them

 

[orangekid13]

yeah they have some screwy rules... I want to take my bike but I can't cause I would have to leave it in my car when i'm not riding it, then walk it all the way off property to go for a long ride. I was looking forward to having the chance to ride a lot in the nicer weather (if I get accepted I'll be skipping most of winter this year) but for some reason Disney thinks that having a bike around is such a big safety risk so cycling is out... oh well

 

[Joanna71985]

It's not just about safety risks- it's also the fact that the apartments are very small. There's no room for a bike.