College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[resumeformats]

Nice to read something new in this website. I'm glad someone made a new thread. More power to you mate.

 

[Tiki :D]

Yes, we get a discount there. It's about 10% some days and on special days, it's 30%. I went on a special day (special as in 'sale') and got a hot stone message with the 30% off and it was amazing!

That sounds awesome! Do they tell you when the special days are or do you have to call up and find out?

Thanks so much for answering!

 

[piratechick]

That sounds awesome! Do they tell you when the special days are or do you have to call up and find out?

Thanks so much for answering!

They have them on the HUB on the discounts page.

 

[magpie889]

I just got my ACCEPTANCE!!!! Fall here I come

 

[disneyrocksmysocks]

I just got my ACCEPTANCE!!!! Fall here I come

Congrats! What role did you get?

 

[dsd83]

i just got my acceptance!!!! Fall here i come

congrats!!!

 

[psherman42]

Last week I emailed Disney College Recruiting to request outdoor foods at the Magic Kingdom as my work location and never got a response. Should I just assume they got it?

Also, if you get placed in a restaurant, will you be able to pick up shifts at outdoor locations or is the training different?

 

[TheWickerMan]

I just got my ACCEPTANCE!!!! Fall here I come

Congrats!

 

[Joanna71985]

I just got my ACCEPTANCE!!!! Fall here I come

Congrats!

Last week I emailed Disney College Recruiting to request outdoor foods at the Magic Kingdom as my work location and never got a response. Should I just assume they got it?

Also, if you get placed in a restaurant, will you be able to pick up shifts at outdoor locations or is the training different?

I don't believe there is any special training between QSR and ODF

 

[beckysmith]

Well, this is my fist time on the DIS board, so I suppose this thread is a good place to start.

What are the odds of getting a position you requested if you don't have any experience in that type of job before?

I really want FSFB, Hospitality, or Character Attendant but I've never had a job before other than babysitting here and there. It's not that I'm lazy, I just haven't really needed a job and the places I have applied aren't hiring me because I don't have experience. :/ I will be applying to a few more places soon, but anyway-

My worst nightmare is that I won't get accepted because I've never had a job or I end up in QSFB- that is the one thing I REALLY DON'T want to do day in and day out.

Any chances I'll end up with something I like, you think? That is if I get accepted

I should also probably mention I'm a Spring 2012 hopeful.

 

[magpie889]

thankkk you alll I got quick service!!!!

 

[Tiki :D]

Once you're accepted, is there any point in taking the tours? Like the backstage tours and such, or do you learn a good portion of it when you get there? Also, if it would still be a good idea to take a tour or two, would we still get a discount?

Thanks in advance

 

[Tink431]

My son was accepted for the Fall Advantage program, but he may have difficulty with GPA at the time he graduates. At this moment he has 2.0, but may not when he gets to the end of the semester which is when he is to leave for Disney. He already has an associated degree from a previous college. I'm just afraid Disney will not allow him to be apart of the program if he does not finish the year with a 2.0. Any thoughts on the matter?

 

[Berlioz70]

What are the odds of getting a position you requested if you don't have any experience in that type of job before?

I wish there was something more solid to tell you, but it's really a toss up based on the person, the selected roles, and the recruiter. No way to know for sure.

Once you're accepted, is there any point in taking the tours? Like the backstage tours and such, or do you learn a good portion of it when you get there? Also, if it would still be a good idea to take a tour or two, would we still get a discount?

Thanks in advance

Oh yeah - I've taken 3 already, going on another on Saturday. I love the backstage tours. Since I work at MK, Keys to the Kingdom was boring to me, but it was fun to show my family where I work. The others have all been very interesting. The discounts vary based on the specific tours.

I also recommend the CM tours, I've been on about 5 of those and love them!!! I did Haunted Mansion, Indiana Jones, Holiday Services, Fantasmic!, and LMA. Hoping for a Great Movie Ride.

My son was accepted for the Fall Advantage program, but he may have difficulty with GPA at the time he graduates. At this moment he has 2.0, but may not when he gets to the end of the semester which is when he is to leave for Disney. He already has an associated degree from a previous college. I'm just afraid Disney will not allow him to be apart of the program if he does not finish the year with a 2.0. Any thoughts on the matter?

To be honest, Disney won't know. Once he's accepted, there is no additional follow up with the school; it's assumed the individual will take care of those things without Disney.

 

[Tigger1234]

My son was accepted for the Fall Advantage program, but he may have difficulty with GPA at the time he graduates. At this moment he has 2.0, but may not when he gets to the end of the semester which is when he is to leave for Disney. He already has an associated degree from a previous college. I'm just afraid Disney will not allow him to be apart of the program if he does not finish the year with a 2.0. Any thoughts on the matter?

Disney does not require a certain GPA to be part of the program. During my interview the didn't even ask me my GPA. It is up to your son's school if they need a certain GPA. My university does not, but I have heard some do. Hope this helps and best of luck to your son

 

[beckysmith]

I wish there was something more solid to tell you, but it's really a toss up based on the person, the selected roles, and the recruiter. No way to know for sure.

Alrighty that's what I expected lol
Thank you for your answer!

 

[Tink431]

To be honest, Disney won't know. Once he's accepted, there is no additional follow up with the school; it's assumed the individual will take care of those things without Disney.

Really...we were told they will call the school to find out if they have a 2.0. He was accepted and we filled out all the paperwork and even paid the initial housing feel already. I guess we will have to wait and see.

 

[styx325]

Hey guys! I was wondering how the classes are, and how they work along with your work schedule?

Also, would it be more reasonable to take an online class instead of the regular at my college, or will classes and work at the DCP wont interfere? Thanks!

 

[Joanna71985]

Once you're accepted, is there any point in taking the tours? Like the backstage tours and such, or do you learn a good portion of it when you get there? Also, if it would still be a good idea to take a tour or two, would we still get a discount?

Thanks in advance

The backstage tours are awesome (both the general tours, and the special CM tours)! I highly recommend them. For general tours I've done Keys to the Kingdom, Segway at Epcot, the Seeds tour at the Land. And for CM tours I've done Haunted Mansion, Everest, Living Seas, GMR, LMA, and a tour of AK

Oh yeah - I've taken 3 already, going on another on Saturday. I love the backstage tours. Since I work at MK, Keys to the Kingdom was boring to me, but it was fun to show my family where I work. The others have all been very interesting. The discounts vary based on the specific tours.

I also recommend the CM tours, I've been on about 5 of those and love them!!! I did Haunted Mansion, Indiana Jones, Holiday Services, Fantasmic!, and LMA. Hoping for a Great Movie Ride..

Which tour are you doing on Sat?

 

[cmash95]

my son applied today but didn't get past the online interview. He answered all the questions honestly, mostly with agrees and stongly agree but they said no. they did say that he could reapply in september, but this is the second time he tried. I have to admit, I saw some of the questions and to be honest I don't think I would have passed. I guess disney can be picky though since they probably get tons of applications for several thousand jobs. I told him next time he needs to find someone who already works for the mouse to help him fill out the online interview