College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[BadDad]

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.

Getting the name of a Fortune 100 company on your lifetime resume isn't a reason for them? (Disney is not just a fortune 500 company it is one of the top 100 companies in America).
My W & I encourage my S20 to apply. Paid internship are few and internships are top priorities for hiring companies. Your priorities are on target. Go for it! If not, you'll regret it and resent them for stopping you.

 

[ltwentyone]

I'm currently on my program now, and I have recently used the Labor Service Center for the first time to request time off. I asked for Thurs, Fri, and Sat off. It came back denied, but told me I was approved for Thurs and Sat (and that I was on the waitlist for Fri). However, when I just got my schedule, I was given Thursday and Friday off instead of Thurs and Sat. It's not a big deal at all. In fact, I'd almost prefer it this way.

But is that normal? For them to approve a day off, but then not give it to me without telling me. Just seemed a little strange. And it worries me, because the next week I was approved for 4 days off. But I'm worried my schedule will come and I wont really have the time off that I need.

 

[newdrama12]

I'm currently on my program now, and I have recently used the Labor Service Center for the first time to request time off. I asked for Thurs, Fri, and Sat off. It came back denied, but told me I was approved for Thurs and Sat (and that I was on the waitlist for Fri). However, when I just got my schedule, I was given Thursday and Friday off instead of Thurs and Sat. It's not a big deal at all. In fact, I'd almost prefer it this way.

But is that normal? For them to approve a day off, but then not give it to me without telling me. Just seemed a little strange. And it worries me, because the next week I was approved for 4 days off. But I'm worried my schedule will come and I wont really have the time off that I need.

If your request for the 4 days off was approved. Print it out that way if your schedule isn't right. You can take your schedule and the approval to your manager and they should be able to fix it for you.

 

[reecetopher06]

I'm interested in all the nitty-gritty, step-by-step details as to how attractions CP CMs found out their assignments!!

 

[WellGawrsh]

Hey all I'm new to the forum completely, but I applied and actually got accepted in SIX DAYS for Spring 2011, as Quick Service! I'm actually going to run a blog specifically for my experiences in and around the program, so if you want to follow it, it's the same as my screen name here, but over on tumblr! And I hope to meet some people before I head out! My arrival date is Jan 12th!

 

[Joanna71985]

I'm interested in all the nitty-gritty, step-by-step details as to how attractions CP CMs found out their assignments!!

You find out the same way people in other roles find out their location. The day of check-in, you find out the general location. Then in training (usually the orientation day) you find out the exact location. For example- for Fall 2009 I found out I was at Backlands attractions on Day 1. Then during the park orientation, I found out I was at Toy Story Mania.

 

[SportsChick]

Sometimes, depending on your role, you totally know on check in day. I'm MEO and was assigned as a Park Greeter at Epcot. In that role, there isn't multiple locations you can get (everyone is trained at Main Entrance, later you may be scheduled IG). It would be the same for parking too (which falls under MEO as well)

 

[starwood]

I took Ds today to check out renters insurance and I'm confused. State Farm in NJ said we have to deal with an agent in Florida and we need to tell them the address and how many units are in the building. This doesn't sound right to me. All I want to do is insure his stuff in his room. Anyone have information on this?

 

[SportsChick]

Try Geico - I was able to get coverage through them using the Vista address and changing it when I got here

 

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[jmcalister]

Hey everyone,

I have accepted the offer to work in the DCP in the near future. I've recently been thinking about staying at my college instead to finish my degree more quickly. Would canceling have an impact on my future employment? Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[TinkerMouse]

Hey everyone,

I have accepted the offer to work in the DCP in the near future. I've recently been thinking about staying at my college instead to finish my degree more quickly. Would canceling have an impact on my future employment? Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Even though personally, I think it's a little negative to accept and then change your mind since it kind of shows indecision and that's not exactly a trait you want a future staff member to have...you'll be perfectly fine if you notify them that you are no longer coming. Since you don't actually get hired until check-in day they can't penalize you.

 

[DVC_Kds]

We've got a univ. student who loves WDW and might be interested in this program. I looked at the WDW.com site and couldn't find anything. Reading through some of these postings, I didn't see anything of a science nature for CP's. Does anyone know of any science related placements?

 

[newdrama12]

you will want to check out the disneycollegeprogram.com site.

 

[BigDreamer]

We've got a univ. student who loves WDW and might be interested in this program. I looked at the WDW.com site and couldn't find anything. Reading through some of these postings, I didn't see anything of a science nature for CP's. Does anyone know of any science related placements?

Hi there! As a fellow science person, I feel this is a great question! First off, here is the advert for the Disney CP as it could pertain to science majors.
When I was researching it, I found that a majority of the things that I wanted to do were covered under the Professional Internship area, rather than the College Program section. (The college program (to me) seems more like a foot in the door opportunity.) I noticed that the science options under Professional Internship were mostly in Animal Kingdom, and they had a prerequisite of previous work in an Animal Kingdom CP role. There is a blog I have followed of someone who is currently in attractions driving the safari trucks in AK, and she just got accepted into a PI as a Conservation Education Presenter. Her name is Jillian and here is her blog: http://doingasdreamersdo.blogspot.com/

If your student is really interested in this, I think the key would be to stress that they're a science major and would really like to work in AK. When they get there, network with everyone! As a short cut, here is the link to the roles that are available at WDW

 

[PidginPea]

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[parkhopmom]

I took Ds today to check out renters insurance and I'm confused. State Farm in NJ said we have to deal with an agent in Florida and we need to tell them the address and how many units are in the building. This doesn't sound right to me. All I want to do is insure his stuff in his room. Anyone have information on this?

Hi, my daughter is going down Feb.7. I called around here at home (Michigan) and nobody here can write insurance for Florida. I called a State Farm Agent in Orlando and she told me that my homeowners probably covered it, but gave me an approximate quote with the Vista Way address. So, I called my homeowners company back, and yes they will cover her. They sent me a letter and the part of my policy that shows this. If this doesn't work for Disney, I will have to go over to State Farm with the address when she gets her assignment and take care of it down there. That's my plan. I hope it works!

 

[starwood]

Hi, my daughter is going down Feb.7. I called around here at home (Michigan) and nobody here can write insurance for Florida. I called a State Farm Agent in Orlando and she told me that my homeowners probably covered it, but gave me an approximate quote with the Vista Way address. So, I called my homeowners company back, and yes they will cover her. They sent me a letter and the part of my policy that shows this. If this doesn't work for Disney, I will have to go over to State Farm with the address when she gets her assignment and take care of it down there. That's my plan. I hope it works!

We have State Farm also. It's like they've never had to deal with this question before.

 

[Tinxe]

Quick question; my letter says i was accepted for the spring advantage. Thats longer than the spring, is there anyway to just do spring or thats not really up to me? I dont know if I want to stay for that long.

 

[WDW_lover_in_SC]

Did you already pick a check in date? Because all of the advantage ones could be gone by now anyways.