College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Joanna71985]

That's a bummer that there's no washers in the room. At least it's cheap!

None of the apartments have a washer/dryer (I believe the Commons do, but that is just for International CPs).

 

[glendalais]

For attractions, do they usually cross train you for another place or do you usually just stay at the one?

It depends on where you are. On my CP I was only trained at Everest. We could sign up to be cross-trained, but it went by seniority, which included full timers and part-timers before CPs. So by the time they would have gotten to us to cross-train, we were done our programs already.

Actually, it depends on where you're doing your CP.

At WDW, since CPers aren't Union Members at all, they shouldn't be eligible for Cross Training in Union roles, since they don't have any seniority (assuming the company follows the same rules for Cross Training that they do here).

For the DLR CP, Participants are Union Members and have artificially inflated seniority. As such, they tend to get cross trained very quickly.

 

[tlynk]

It is $1 to wash, and $1 to dry.

You buy a laundry card for $5 (the card costs $2) and it leaves $3 on it. Then you can add more money whenever you want to do the laundry.

Thank you for the quick response! DD and I are trying to figure out costs associated with living on her own during her CP experience starting in January. Thanks again.

 

[californiabound]

Ok so I applied for Spring 08' last year and was accepted. I accepted the offer and paid the fee but mid-December (when I recieved my grades) I realized I didn't meet my school's expectations for doing the DCP. I let everyone know that I needed to know (My recruiter was Michelle D i believe, she was really nice!) and they were pleased that I contacted them and I told them I would apply again for Spring 09' after spending the year raising my grades.

My grades are up.

I applied and interviewed for Spring 09'. For some reason, I feel like my interview went alot better the last time around. I am extra nervous this time because I really want to get accepted again now that I can actually go. I'm afraid that I've missed my one chance though.

On my role checklist i had (Attractions,Merchandise,QSFB),Recreation,Bell Service Dispatch,Hospitality,Vacation Planner,FSFB,Main Entrance Operations.

(Top 3 are in parenthesis)

A few days after my interview I emailed recruiting and asked them if it's alright to add Custodial and Hopper to my Role Checklist. No response. Than when my personal recruiter sent the "Thank you for interviewing..." email, I emailed her back and no response.


So what do you think?

 

[Sorahana]

Guys just so you know, this is also a VERY competitive season this time around for a lot of reasons. Be patient =). You will hear eventually.

Good luck to everyone still waiting!! Sending good vibes!

 

[californiabound]

Has there ever been anyone that has logged into the Disney site before recieving your acceptance folder and NOT been accepted?

My friend that is applying for the DCP with me made the mistake of logging into the website. He said the site said Congratulations and would let him Accept the invitation. He left it alone and when he tried again later to log in and show me, the screen that appeared said "Attention" saying that he has entered the wrong info.

So although it said he had been accepted, is there a possibility that because he logged in he will be rejected since you are not suppose to?

I told him not to worry because I read on here about a girl that was making fun of her recruiter and stuff, the recruiter contacted her but she still got accepted. It's a bad idea to log onto the site though, I've tried it before but it was last year and I had already waited 2 weeks. Luckily, my folder came the day after I logged in so it didn't affect anything.

 

[Sorahana]

Has there ever been anyone that has logged into the Disney site before recieving your acceptance folder and NOT been accepted?

My friend that is applying for the DCP with me made the mistake of logging into the website. He said the site said Congratulations and would let him Accept the invitation. He left it alone and when he tried again later to log in and show me, the screen that appeared said "Attention" saying that he has entered the wrong info.

So although it said he had been accepted, is there a possibility that because he logged in he will be rejected since you are not suppose to?

I told him not to worry because I read on here about a girl that was making fun of her recruiter and stuff, the recruiter contacted her but she still got accepted. It's a bad idea to log onto the site though, I've tried it before but it was last year and I had already waited 2 weeks. Luckily, my folder came the day after I logged in so it didn't affect anything.

I just did it, and didn't do anything either since you know...I know nothing else (did not get a letter) and I didn't want to hit accept to see what else happened since I'm probably going to have to decline, so yea. I can't do it this semester though regardless, but I'm still waiting to hear on campus rep.

 

[californiabound]

Well I know from last year that when you are accepted, the screen says "Congratulations!" And it lets you accept or decline.

You aren't suppose to Accept or Decline before recieving your folder because that messes alot of things up.

When my friend tried it another time it said "Hold On!" (this was before it said Congrats) and that they were still going over the application.

Now he can't even log in and he is 100% sure he is using the right username and password. I guess he's worried that he won't get accepted for checking it when he wasn't suppose to. I tried to cheer him up by letting him know that there was someone on this board who was making fun of her recruiter and the recruiter found out, the girl still got accepted. Although that is irrelevant to what is going on I didn't want him to feel like he wasn't going to be accepted for the mistake he made.


Logging in though is a bad idea because it screws alot of things up. I wish they would be more open about it though so that people wouldn't do it. It was my fault though for letting my friend know what the username and password is. Maybe if they made a unique number password for everyone that is accepted, noone would be able to log in before recieving their application.

 

[Sorahana]

Well I know from last year that when you are accepted, the screen says "Congratulations!" And it lets you accept or decline.

You aren't suppose to Accept or Decline before recieving your folder because that messes alot of things up.

When my friend tried it another time it said "Hold On!" and that they were still going over the application.

Now he can't even log in and he is 100% sure he is using the right username and password. I guess he's worried that he won't get accepted for checking it when he wasn't suppose to.


Logging in though is a bad idea because it screws alot of things up. I wish they would be more open about it though so that people wouldn't do it. It was my fault though for letting my friend know what the username and password is. Maybe if they made a unique number password for everyone that is accepted, noone would be able to log in before recieving their application.

Yea I got that screen. I only logged in since I thought my info was the same as last time, so I did it to see if it would work and it did. But I did nothing after that. I've waited about 2-3 weeks now. Like I said I already know I have to decline, but I'm not doing anything else until I get a letter.

Also yes it does screw up things, you jump in there and say accept and you don't even know what role you got or anything like that. So yea...I wish they had a different method for log in as well.


FOLKS DO NOT LOG IN BEFORE YOU GET YOUR LETTER.

 

[californiabound]

If they issued your password in your Acceptance letter instead of using ... (you know what the passwords are but I'm not revealing it so others try to log in) than noone would be able to log in because they would have no idea how.

I'm worried my login won't work though because it is the same username and password as last year. I hope that doesn't mess things up.

p.s. sorry to hear you are declining.

 

[khancock]

I wish they would be more open about it though so that people wouldn't do it.

I'm sorry, but this is about the stupidest thing I've ever read. I really hope you are joking.

They have an entire page that is a disclaimer that says not to log in before you are told to.

Seriously. If you don't understand that they are saying "don't do it" with that disclaimer, then you really have no business handling credit cards, cash, or being responsible for the safety of 100's of people getting on/off attractions.

 

[Sorahana]

If they issued your password in your Acceptance letter instead of using ... (you know what the passwords are but I'm not revealing it so others try to log in) than noone would be able to log in because they would have no idea how.

I'm worried my login won't work though because it is the same username and password as last year. I hope that doesn't mess things up.

p.s. sorry to hear you are declining.

Yea, I really wanted to do it again this semester but I need to graduate first, I'm already behind from doing it last semester, lol. But I'm so glad I did it!! So I am also trying for campus rep =).

I just meant that they should make the password available ONLY in your letter and that all of them are random numbers or something, so that people can't easily figure out what it is without getting a letter. like you, my stuff was the same as last time, so thats why I tried it. But yea, they need a better system then that.

I'm sorry, but this is about the stupidest thing I've ever read. I really hope you are joking.

They have an entire page that is a disclaimer that says not to log in before you are told to.

Seriously. If you don't understand that they are saying "don't do it" with that disclaimer, then you really have no business handling credit cards, cash, or being responsible for the safety of 100's of people getting on/off attractions.

Having done the CP before, yea...people should read that and NOT DO IT (I waited before). It also doesn't help that they make logging in easy to do regardless, they really need to change how you log in, so even those that are tempted to do it, won't and can't log in. Like a failsafe I guess.

 

[californiabound]

nvm. not even going to bother.

 

[Sorahana]

nvm. not even going to bother.

I got what you meant by your statement. I didn't think it was stupid, though.
They should be a bit more open about it, like verbally state it as well.

Anywho, back on topic...this is a questions thread. Where are some questions?

And I read on the site logging in ahead of time will affect your letter getting mailed out in a timely fashion and may affect the acceptance process. It says nothing about being declined from the program.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

I'm sorry, but this is about the stupidest thing I've ever read. I really hope you are joking.

They have an entire page that is a disclaimer that says not to log in before you are told to.

Seriously. If you don't understand that they are saying "don't do it" with that disclaimer, then you really have no business handling credit cards, cash, or being responsible for the safety of 100's of people getting on/off attractions.

I cannot believe how rude this post was. Totally unnecessary. This is a thread to help people NOT BELITTLE THEM.

 

[JmacUNLV]

I got accepted into the CP beginning in January of 09. I am a graduating in December and Im using this as a way to get in with Disney. Is this the right way to go?? Any thoughts? I think I am going to take it.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

I got accepted into the CP beginning in January of 09. I am a graduating in December and Im using this as a way to get in with Disney. Is this the right way to go?? Any thoughts? I think I am going to take it.

I'm pretty sure most people will tell you that it's a great way to get in with Disney. Especially if you want to do a professional internship or work for Disney later on. You'll get special consideration from Disney for doing the program. It's a great opportunity!

 

[Joanna71985]

I got accepted into the CP beginning in January of 09. I am a graduating in December and Im using this as a way to get in with Disney. Is this the right way to go?? Any thoughts? I think I am going to take it.

Congrats, and Welcome to the DIS!!

The CP is a great experience. I feel it definitely helps in whatever you do.

 

[californiabound]

I cannot believe how rude this post was. Totally unnecessary. This is a thread to help people NOT BELITTLE THEM.

Thank you.

Apparently I am not worth Disney's time though because I shouldn't be trusted with 100's of guests safety. Then again though, I don't belittle people on online message boards and give people attitude. So atleast I can be trusted to not give my customers attitude or treat them with disrespect.

Anyways, back on topic.

Congrats J on getting accepted

Are there any CP alumni that would like to share their roommate situations? I've heard lots of stories good and bad. I've never had roommates before as I attend a community college so I don't really know what to expect.

And also I would love if CP alumni would give us the details of Vista,Chatham (and now Patterson) because there are both pros and cons of both and I don't know yet which I would choose.

Thanks!

 

[Sorahana]

Thank you.

Apparently I am not worth Disney's time though because I shouldn't be trusted with 100's of guests safety. Then again though, I don't belittle people on online message boards and give people attitude. So atleast I can be trusted to not give my customers attitude or treat them with disrespect.

Anyways, back on topic.

Congrats J on getting accepted

Are there any CP alumni that would like to share their roommate situations? I've heard lots of stories good and bad. I've never had roommates before as I attend a community college so I don't really know what to expect.

And also I would love if CP alumni would give us the details of Vista,Chatham (and now Patterson) because there are both pros and cons of both and I don't know yet which I would choose.

Thanks!

OH OH PICK ME, I'm a CP alumnae let me talk! Lol .

My roommates were pretty awesome. I still talk to three out of 5 of them (we had a nice 1st floor 3 bedroom apartment at Chatham). They were from Oklahoma, New York, and Illinois. The other two were from Arizona and Virginia. We all got along alright. The later two we didn't really hang out with because they were loud at night. Actually at one point we all switched rooms around, and we let the two of them have the room at the front of the apartment so we could all sleep in the back of the apartment, LOL. We had a lot of fun. We'd randomly go to the parks together, make Wal*Mart runs together, vent about work, etc. I miss us running over to Magic Kingdom after work to catch Wishes or running over to Hollywood Studios to see Fantasmic. Before the CP ended, the last thing we did together was watch Fantasmic. And we got front row, AWESOME (well one of the girls and I sat front row, the other two sat with a bunch of their CP friends in the row behind us, and they started a wave...IT WAS SO AMAZING.) We're hopefully planning to do a reunion trip. It was a blast, and they were awesome and nice.

As for how Chatham was, it was nice. It was quiet, and it is a little away from things, but not horribly. There is a shopping center about 5 mins away that has a Wal Greens, Publix, Subway, USPS store, and other things. Also the airport is about 20-25 minutes away, no lie. I was so shocked how close it was when I drove there to fly home for a weekend. Also SeaWorld and Universal aren't too far away either, but I'm going off topic!!
I liked Chatham. I liked the washers and dryers being right next to our building, I liked that it was quiet, and I liked how it felt.