College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[TinkerMouse]

This is one reason why I'm glad I'm not at Toy Story anymore. The issues over the wait time were horrible! The only thing worse was the complaints about fastpass.

I know that the jerks that enter the parks get everywhere but I still don't understand how people can be so rude and stupid. I think, "honestly do you want your kid who is too short to get on this roller coaster and get fatally injured or something?" It's almost as if these people don't have brains. If a ride has a height restriction it's not because the innocent cast member working the attraction wants to be mean, it's OBVIOUSLY because the ride isn't designed to be safe for people shorter than the set height.

Now why does something tell me that being frank with a guest and asking very innocently if he wants his child to ride and consequently get hurt might get someone in trouble...

Regarding the turnstiles, why is it the CM's fault that the guest messed up and bought used tickets? Why is it the CM's fault that the guest wants to break the rules, scam the park and get away with it? These are all obvious questions I'm asking but still I don't get it. It's not hard to follow rules, be polite and be intelligent, it's really not.

Now I understand why most of the time the ticket takers that I encounter look either tired, bored or irritated. I usually try to go through as quick as possible not just because I really want to go in but also because the turnstile workers I see tend to be intimidating.

It varies but I think a good chunk of CPs are 18-24, although I'm not sure.

Based on everything I've read I agree with this. I am 20 right now and will be 21 when the program starts.

 

[ipodluvr287]

Are there good networking oppurtunities at Disney if you want a good job there after your College program ends or you finish college?

 

[jchampl]

anyone have a good estimate on the "age range" for the majority of CP'ers?

i ask because im 36 but trend much younger. most guess me to be 27-28.

i always tend to get along with a younger group rather than older and although i have led a more professional lifestyle (in my career), i usually "hang out", drink and do what i term as being fun crazy things rather than look down the end of my nose at "younger" people.

just trying to get a feel for the atmosphere. id rather not be known as "pops" or the old guy or whatever. =)

Don I'll be 28, so while you may be older there will be some older folks like us for backup

 

[khancock]

anyone have a good estimate on the "age range" for the majority of CP'ers?

I always say it is reflective of the age of the population of a typical college campus. the majority are 18-24. there are some a bit older who went to school later for some reason or another (like the military). There are some non-traditional students who are in their 40's, 50's, 60's as well.

 

[SweetMelissa]

Im 27 but Ill be 28 during the program. I have met a few people aorund my age on Facebook, but for the most part I know I'll be one of the oldest. I cared a lot at first, but now I dont because I have a young spirit and I look 23 (so Im told all the time). No matter anyone's age, I think it will be amazing

 

[GraceysGirl]

I'm 25 now I'll be 26 during the program so there are people who are older than the typical 18 - 24 year olds.

 

[Don the Legend]

thanks everyone!

i personally dont get hung up on age either. like i said before, i tend to trend much younger and am pretty outgoing and fun. ......and boarderline "out there" at times.

i was just concerned about the CP'ers who might see it as an issue (rooming or whatever)

acting in a professional environment, for me, is one thing. there im Mr. Corporate America. however, i can blend in and hang with the best of 'em outside of work, school, etc...

my check in date is November 09, 2010. looking forward to getting this thing going.

 

[jchampl]

thanks everyone!

i personally dont get hung up on age either. like i said before, i tend to trend much younger and am pretty outgoing and fun. ......and boarderline "out there" at times.

i was just concerned about the CP'ers who might see it as an issue (rooming or whatever)

acting in a professional environment, for me, is one thing. there im Mr. Corporate America. however, i can blend in and hang with the best of 'em outside of work, school, etc...

my check in date is November 09, 2010. looking forward to getting this thing going.

Are you culinary or something?

 

[Don the Legend]

Are you culinary or something?

yes

 

[mooqtie215]

thanks everyone!

i personally dont get hung up on age either. like i said before, i tend to trend much younger and am pretty outgoing and fun. ......and boarderline "out there" at times.

i was just concerned about the CP'ers who might see it as an issue (rooming or whatever)

acting in a professional environment, for me, is one thing. there im Mr. Corporate America. however, i can blend in and hang with the best of 'em outside of work, school, etc...

my check in date is November 09, 2010. looking forward to getting this thing going.

There will be no problem at all then. As long as youre friendly and don't act judgemental at the stupidity/loudness/partying of young people (I'm 22 and have to laugh at my peers sometimes haha). My only problem with older people in class is when they ask like 40 questions, sit in the front row and behave like a teachers pet, which I doubt these apply to you. Room wise, you will have to have roomates over 21 otherwise you can't drink, but that's not really a problem. Who cares how old your roomate is as long as they are respectful of your things and nice?

 

[Cali_Sparrow]

What is appropriate footwear for a girl to wear to Traditions and Welcome To?

I have plain black ballet flats, but I want to make sure they are acceptable footwear. I also have heels, but I would rather not wear them for 8 hours straight.

 

[Disney_Lover06]

What is appropriate footwear for a girl to wear to Traditions and Welcome To?

I have plain black ballet flats, but I want to make sure they are acceptable footwear. I also have heels, but I would rather not wear them for 8 hours straight.

Ballet flats are fine. I wore them during my traditions and park orientation.

 

[BedknobsandBroomstix]

I've been accepted to work in Attractions for the Spring 2011 session and I'm PUMPED....the bad news, I have to convince my dad to let me go. I'm 18, so obviously I don't NEED to convince him, but we're close and he's super protective :/ Does anyone have any suggestions for things to tell him?

 

[DZMike]

Consider these thoughts:
You can’t walk out of college withjust a diploma and snag a job very easily. Future employers will look at your experience working for an indication of potential. Just going to school isn’t enough. You have to have some work experience. Disney is an outstanding employer reference. It doesn't matter what you do at the job, just that you are on time, efficient and hard working. Giving an example of something you did to improve productivity will also be a plus.
As a dad, I can see your dilemma. It will be difficult when my DD goes away, but, eventually, she will. I want her to be successful and what better place to establish that basis for success than WDW!
DS21 worked three summers as an UNPAID intern in order to build up the kind of experience he will need. He is going to try to find work this December but will have the Spring Advantage CP to fall back on if nothing comes up.
Another thing…if you can get credit for the courses they offer, it would be helpful in your explanation to Dad.
Good luck

 

[BedknobsandBroomstix]

Thank you so much!! Is there anyone else on the forum who is going to be working attractions in the spring 2011 session, or who has worked attractions in the past that can tell me what I can expect?

 

[ZeroToHero]

I am working Attractions right now - I work at Space Mountain, and it's definitely really fun, the people around you make it. My coworkers are great, and so are my managers. It is a lot of hours, including late nights, since the Magic Kingdom is open the latest. However, I would rather work late nights than early mornings. The work itself isn't incredibly difficult, only when we break down do I get thrown for a loop, but luckily that has only happened once while I've been working.

There isn't too much Guest interaction at Space Mountain, and in Attractions overall, there is less Guest interaction than, say, Merchandise, but it is still enough that you feel like you are at Disney.

I'm glad I'm here, and I'm very happy with where they put me, so overall, I say it is a great opportunity. There are things here that I have done that I can't do anywhere else, like I went on a tour of the Haunted Mansion before the park opened, rode Space Mountain with the lights on, and saw the Boo-To-You parade before the Mickey's Not-So-Scary Parties started. Those experiences are what really makes this program spectacular.

 

[GraceysGirl]

There are things here that I have done that I can't do anywhere else, like I went on a tour of the Haunted Mansion before the park opened, rode Space Mountain with the lights on, and saw the Boo-To-You parade before the Mickey's Not-So-Scary Parties started. Those experiences are what really makes this program spectacular.

How did you get the tour of Haunted Mansion?

 

[glendalais]

How did you get the tour of Haunted Mansion?

It's an internal educational offering offered to all Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members to promote a general knowledge of Company Heritage and History.

 

[PidginPea]

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[SportsChick]

@Don - I'm 31, While I'm much older than most CPs, they are really accepting. My hang out, day off buddy turns 19 in a couple weeks.

As for shoes, wear COMFORTABLE flats. You will be walking a lot during traditions, and many of us girls had nasty blisters.

My Discovery Day at Epcot, I was allowed to wear sneakers (which my blisters thanked), so you could be lucky there. We still had to be in business wear, but there was a lot of walking during that day around Epcot, so sneakers were awesome to be able to wear