College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[DarthVader92]

Ok I got a question. Just got into DCP for Quick Service F&B for Spring 2011.

Anyway, CAN I request time off for a personal occasion? I need to request a weekend off.

 

[aznshents]

Yes, once you get there you should be able to access the Hub, which will allow you to request time off.

 

[Joanna71985]

Just be aware that days requested off are not guaranteed

 

[mickeyonasticky]

I have a question regarding locks and secure entry stuff..

When I lived in an apartment-style dorm (pretty much like the Disney apartments), the front door of the building was secure, there was a lock on the door to each apartment, and each bedroom had a lock as well.

Obviously, there will be a lock on the door to my apartment, but I was just wondering if the buildings are secure, as well as if I'll have a key to lock up my bedroom.

Thanks!

 

[aznshents]

key to lock up my bedroom.

Thanks!

bumping for personal interests.

 

[HallGirl]

I have a question regarding locks and secure entry stuff..

When I lived in an apartment-style dorm (pretty much like the Disney apartments), the front door of the building was secure, there was a lock on the door to each apartment, and each bedroom had a lock as well.

Obviously, there will be a lock on the door to my apartment, but I was just wondering if the buildings are secure, as well as if I'll have a key to lock up my bedroom.

Thanks!

There weren't locks on the bedroom doors when I was at Patterson. You will have a locker (bring your own lock) so you can put anything valuable in there.

 

[reecetopher06]

At check in, if I take a taxi from my hotel to Vista and then I get assigned to Chatham, will I need to figure out a way to get my belongings over to Chat or do they have a shuttle service over to Chat and Patterson?

 

[WDW_lover_in_SC]

I would say you would probably need another Taxi but I'm not sure about that. You may be able to ride the bus from Vista over because you get your ID (which you need to get on the bus) at check in. They take your pic and make it for you all in one step.

 

[ZeroToHero]

At check in, if I take a taxi from my hotel to Vista and then I get assigned to Chatham, will I need to figure out a way to get my belongings over to Chat or do they have a shuttle service over to Chat and Patterson?

They have shuttle service. I never took it because my roommate's mom rented a car and drove us, but Disney knows not everyone can do that.

 

[reecetopher06]

Do CMs have lockers or somewhere backstage where we can put a backpack or something while we're working our shift?

 

[WDW_lover_in_SC]

Yes there are lockers.

 

[SportsChick]

I have a question regarding locks and secure entry stuff..

When I lived in an apartment-style dorm (pretty much like the Disney apartments), the front door of the building was secure, there was a lock on the door to each apartment, and each bedroom had a lock as well.

Obviously, there will be a lock on the door to my apartment, but I was just wondering if the buildings are secure, as well as if I'll have a key to lock up my bedroom.

Thanks!

The buildings are not secure and neither are the individual bedrooms. The apartment itself is of course (and locks automatically, so always remember to take your key with you).

As others have said, there are lockers in each bedroom (one for each person, you must supply your own lock) for anything of value. I hardly use mine, but I'm in a 1BR and know my roommate from home. Neither of us bring anyone over much (other than her boyfriend who I also know from home)

 

[tracy.franklin18]

does anyone know the arrival dates for the Spring Advantage - Quarter 2011 Season

 

[ZeroToHero]

I would like to echo that the buildings are not secure.. they have breezeways, there is no door to each apartment building. The apartments themselves have fairly thick front doors, but that isn't going to do much if you have stupid roommates who leave the patio door unlocked (I live on the first floor, so our "balcony" is on the ground), or who leave the door open after they come in. Make sure that you always close up behind yourself.

 

[PidginPea]

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[SportsChick]

I work at Epcot and currently have two lockers - one at Main Entrance and one in the Cast Services building. When I work at IG, I don't have a locker back there.

I'm being trained in Auto Plaza beginning on Sunday but I don't know their locker situation

 

[Joanna71985]

Do CMs have lockers or somewhere backstage where we can put a backpack or something while we're working our shift?

Not always. At MK and Epcot, there are main locker areas (MK is in the tunnels, and Epcot is at Cast Services). Then there are also lockers in work areas. For example, there were some lockers right at Casey's Corner, Toy Story Mania, and Great Movie Ride (but they are limited, so there aren't enough for everyone). At GMR, a lot of people leave their bags in the break room (and goes by the honor system).

 

[reecetopher06]

So I'm getting a lot of opposition from my family on actually coming down to WDW for the DCP. It's kinda frustrating. They're concerned that I have my priorities mixed up. They want me to be focused on my education and marriage! Grrrr!!! To tell you the truth, those are the reasons I AM doing the program, because it would be a nice little break from school and I am not married so I'm not tied down by either thing. I dunno. To me there is no question. I've been accepted and I'm so excited to start but it is hard be super stoked when my family doesn't approve.

 

[Berlioz70]

You know - I was just like your family. I never did the program as an undergrad because I wanted to graduate in 4 years and didn't want to leave my boyfriend.

I went straight into grad school, got married... and you know what, I always regretted not doing the program. So, as soon as I earned my masters degree I packed up and did the CP and left my husband in Iowa for 5 months.

It worked out for us, he ended up moving down two months into my program and now we both work for the company (and just purchased a house a year ago). So just think - would you rather have a long distance relationship or a long distance marriage? Because if you're set on the CP now, you'll eventually come down once you are ready !

 

[SportsChick]

I'm engaged and still taking a semster to do this. My program ends on 1/7 and I get married on 5/14. It's hard being apart, but this has been good for both of us (and my resume)