College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[AllisonMak]

^^Personally I don't know anyone that has gotten a specific location they said they DID want...but I've heard of people mentioning something they DIDN'T want and not getting it lol..but even with that said, I am sure it's happened and others on here might be familiar with cases like that.

 

[swimmingneno]

^^Personally I don't know anyone that has gotten a specific location they said they DID want...but I've heard of people mentioning something they DIDN'T want and not getting it lol..but even with that said, I am sure it's happened and others on here might be familiar with cases like that.

I have heard of cases where people did get what they requested, but more often than not, it was something completely different.

 

[Praise2Him]

I think they try their best to put people where they'd be happy, but of course, with so many I'm sure they can't fulfill every request.

However, (this is not attractions...but) my DD did the CP Spring 2010. Her major is Fashion Design and her top choice was Costuming and she requested Entertainment Costuming at DHS and that is exactly what she got. So it is possible, and you can always hope and pray for the best!

 

[Joanna71985]

Requesting locations can be tricky. Half the time it works, but then half the time it doesn't. For Fall 2009, I didn't get either of the locations I asked for. However, for Spring 2010 I got the location I asked for

 

[Number41]

Just wondering, aside from the obvious benefits of doing DCP.. What are some of the other cast benefits you receive in terms of park admissions and discounts?

 

[glendalais]

Just wondering, aside from the obvious benefits of doing DCP.. What are some of the other cast benefits you receive in terms of park admissions and discounts?

Cast Members and employees of The Walt Disney Company and Affiliated Companies do receive complimentary Theme Park admission for themselves and select Guests. There are also discounts available at select Food & Beverage and Merchandise locations.

More information on these discounts will be available through internal sources after you arrive.

 

[Joanna71985]

Just wondering, aside from the obvious benefits of doing DCP.. What are some of the other cast benefits you receive in terms of park admissions and discounts?

For park admission- you get yourself in for free. And you also receive a Maingate pass which allows you to let in up to 3 people on 6 different days. Discounts include merchandise (normally 20% off), resorts (up to 50% off if you stay, and up to 40% off for just friends/family), dining (I believe 20% off), tickets (10%, I think), and so on.

 

[Number41]

^^Awesome, I think it would be overly optimistic to think I would be able to use 6 gate entrances. I feel I'm more likely to buy week passes for my friends who will come over winter break. As far as housing... I'm doing (hopefully) this program for the experience not for the money.. so the extra ~$20 per week is no issue. I will be over 21 come the fall program... which is the best housing experience?

 

[Dreamstuff]

^^Awesome, I think it would be overly optimistic to think I would be able to use 6 gate entrances. I feel I'm more likely to buy week passes for my friends who will come over winter break. As far as housing... I'm doing (hopefully) this program for the experience not for the money.. so the extra ~$20 per week is no issue. I will be over 21 come the fall program... which is the best housing experience?

That heavily depends on what you're looking for. I preferred Chatham to the other two, but to each their own.
Vista- Is great if you don't mind constant noise, people hanging out all the time, and lots of parties
Chatham- Is more a suburban type thing, there are parties and people around but the people are quieter and the parties rarely disturb
Patterson-The newest and very nice, the apartments are kind of small however

 

[Number41]

Thanks! Last question, I applied for the regular FALL program.. Do they have any arrival dates that are in the month of September. I have a possible internship lined up that runs until the last day of August

 

[Dreamstuff]

Thanks! Last question, I applied for the regular FALL program.. Do they have any arrival dates that are in the month of September. I have a possible internship lined up that runs until the last day of August

The last time I did the fall program the last date available was August 25th, granted this would obviously change every program but I'd assume the last date would be somewhere around there.

 

[piratechick]

Thanks! Last question, I applied for the regular FALL program.. Do they have any arrival dates that are in the month of September. I have a possible internship lined up that runs until the last day of August

The last check in date is usually at the end of August. I've never heard of a September check in date, unfortunately.

 

[AllisonMak]

Thanks! Last question, I applied for the regular FALL program.. Do they have any arrival dates that are in the month of September. I have a possible internship lined up that runs until the last day of August

I did Fall 2010 and the last check-in date was September 1. This is what I chose, and they later emailed me saying they had added the arrival date of September 6 and gave me the option of choosing either one... I ended up arriving September 6.

 

[Number41]

I did Fall 2010 and the last check-in date was September 1. This is what I chose, and they later emailed me saying they had added the arrival date of September 6 and gave me the option of choosing either one... I ended up arriving September 6.

Thank you

 

[AllisonMak]

^^ Welcome!

I have a question now...people are starting to be accepted/rejected for fall/FA... Do you think that they're giving results to people who chose FA first.. just because they'd have to prepare for it sooner?

 

[Dreamstuff]

^^ Welcome!

I have a question now...people are starting to be accepted/rejected for fall/FA... Do you think that they're giving results to people who chose FA first.. just because they'd have to prepare for it sooner?

I don't think so, I'm pretty sure one of the people accepted on Facebook applied for Fall not Fall Advantage.

 

[wdwislife]

kind of a crazy question...
is it possible to considered a seasonal cast member at disneyland and disneyworld at the same time?

 

[glendalais]

kind of a crazy question...
is it possible to considered a seasonal cast member at disneyland and disneyworld at the same time?

Generally not, but exceptions can be made depending on circumstances.

Though it should be noted that the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort have different availability requirements for Casual Temporary Cast Members.

The Disneyland Resort requires Casual Temporary Cast Members to be fully available during pre-defined peak attendance periods. CT Cast Members are generally not permitted to work outside of these periods.

The Walt Disney World Resort has differing requirements based on work location, but generally requires a certain number of hours to be worked per annum. CT Cast Members are generally permitted to pick up shifts throughout the year subject to availability and labour needs.

 

[grlwonder]

Hello there, I'm new to the fourms and I think these fourms are so helpful since I really want to do the CP for Spring 2012, and if not Fall 2012.

I have read a bunch of other fourms, blogs, vlogs, and from friends who have already done it, so I kind of understand what to expect. But I'm still a bit fuzzy about the differences from Spring/Fall and Spring Advantage/Fall Advantage. Is one longer than the other?

 

[Berlioz70]

Exactly.

Spring: Jan-May
Spring Advantage: Feb-Aug
Fall Advantage: May-Jan
Fall: Aug-Jan