College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[WDW_lover_in_SC]

This thread and people's responses to it have been so helpful! But it seems like I come up with new questions every day. Here's a few more:


1. I know that candles are not allowed in the apartments, but what about incense? I really like to use it (provided my roommates don't mind of course).

2. How do the discounts for hotels work? If I use my discount, do I have to stay in the room? For example, I have a very close friend who has a four year old and very limited funds and I would love to use my discount to get them a room. Is that possible? What about for family members? Actually, any insight on discounts is helpful, lol.

3. What are the rules about drinking? Obviously underage drinking is not allowed, but is there any scenario where people who are all over the age of 21 would get in trouble/termed for it?

That's all for now!

1) Yes they are allowed and plug in air freshners are allowed just remember to be respectful to your room mate some people are effected by different smells.

2) You don't have to stay with them but if you do you get a bigger discount. (I think)

3) Only one I can think of is if you are caught giving alcohol to people underage or if you go to work drunk or something. But if you're not working and not driving you can drink in your apartment as much as you want.

 

[rhisjer]

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

Honesty is the best policy, but you have to remember when answering the online questions, you are there to serve the guests! Safety is always an issue and customer service is not just average, it's Disney Service. What would Disney want you to say when responding to the questions? Good Luck!

 

[rhisjer]

When you go to accept your invitation, you have to pay a $304.50 fee. $100 is a program activity fee (it goes to activities and events for CPers), then $200 is for the housing deposit, it's basically your first 2 weeks rent, and the other few dollars goes to the processing fee.

I cried and ran around screaming as well. The whole deposit situation though... I'm a current CP Spring Advantage 2011 and we only had to put down $100 deposit. There was no housing deposit, they take that out of your paycheck each week.

 

[WDW_lover_in_SC]

I cried and ran around screaming as well. The whole deposit situation though... I'm a current CP Spring Advantage 2011 and we only had to put down $100 deposit. There was no housing deposit, they take that out of your paycheck each week.

Fall 2011 is the first program to have the housing deposit.

 

[grlwonder]

Do you only pay when you accept, or do you also have to pay something when you arrive? I still haven't done the CP yet, but since I want to sign up for spring 2012 my parents are going to go with me and help me pay everything.

 

[t-ho]

Do you only pay when you accept, or do you also have to pay something when you arrive? I still haven't done the CP yet, but since I want to sign up for spring 2012 my parents are going to go with me and help me pay everything.

In order to finish accepting, you have to pay that $304 only after you pay will you get to pick your arrival and departure dates. Once you're down at WDW you'll need start up $ to buy essentials for the apt. and then to leave off of until you have a substantial pay check.

 

[grlwonder]

In order to finish accepting, you have to pay that $304 only after you pay will you get to pick your arrival and departure dates. Once you're down at WDW you'll need start up $ to buy essentials for the apt. and then to leave off of until you have a substantial pay check.

So there is nothing to pay once you get down there DCP related? I know that in some buildings where you have to sign papers they don't let parents in. Thanks

 

[WDW_lover_in_SC]

So there is nothing to pay once you get down there DCP related? I know that in some buildings where you have to sign papers they don't let parents in. Thanks

Nope you do all of your paying before hand besides anything you may need from the stores like Walmart and Target. But you're right the parents aren't allowed to go through the check in/casting/apartment meetings with you. After wards they can stay as long as they like but can't spend nights which I don't think you would want anyways.

Also since you pay the housing fee your second check which is normally hit twice for rent (2 weeks worth of rent) will actually be decent so you only need money for about a month and you would get paid well in 2 weeks so you would have money left over! By the way I'm a Spring 12 hopeful as well good luck!

 

[grlwonder]

Nope you do all of your paying before hand besides anything you may need from the stores like Walmart and Target. But you're right the parents aren't allowed to go through the check in/casting/apartment meetings with you. After wards they can stay as long as they like but can't spend nights which I don't think you would want anyways.

Also since you pay the housing fee your second check which is normally hit twice for rent (2 weeks worth of rent) will actually be decent so you only need money for about a month and you would get paid well in 2 weeks so you would have money left over! By the way I'm a Spring 12 hopeful as well good luck!

Now I feel better hahaha! Thanks so much! It's not really me but my parents who are concerned about it more than me . Good luck to you too!

 

[SC_DisneyLuvR]

Hello all of you fellow Disney fans! So, I am new to the thread/site, but have been lurking a few days. So, I've went through most, if not all pages of this thread. Yeah, I'm doing my research. I haven't known about the program all that long. Maybe 6 months to a year. I ran across it by accident, and no one i have come across has ever heard of it. I have my phone interview on Wednesday. I'm kind of nervous about it. I feel the interview questions won't be bad, but my only concern is showing how excited I am on the phone. lol

Anyways, I have a few questions.

1) Seeing as it is kind of late to be applying, do I still have a good shot of being accepted? I'm pretty open to most any role, and my top 3 are QSFB, Housekeeping, and Attractions. I chose about 8 on the checklist because they all seemed like something I could see myself doing for a good while. I wasn't sure if there is a deadline on being able to apply or not. Of course, I'm assuming since people are still applying and being interviewed, that they are still accepting people.

2) Any suggestions/advice you'd give to someone that hasn't been away from home all that long before?

 

[beckysmith]

Hello all of you fellow Disney fans! So, I am new to the thread/site, but have been lurking a few days. So, I've went through most, if not all pages of this thread. Yeah, I'm doing my research. I haven't known about the program all that long. Maybe 6 months to a year. I ran across it by accident, and no one i have come across has ever heard of it. I have my phone interview on Wednesday. I'm kind of nervous about it. I feel the interview questions won't be bad, but my only concern is showing how excited I am on the phone. lol

Anyways, I have a few questions.

1) Seeing as it is kind of late to be applying, do I still have a good shot of being accepted? I'm pretty open to most any role, and my top 3 are QSFB, Housekeeping, and Attractions. I chose about 8 on the checklist because they all seemed like something I could see myself doing for a good while. I wasn't sure if there is a deadline on being able to apply or not. Of course, I'm assuming since people are still applying and being interviewed, that they are still accepting people.

2) Any suggestions/advice you'd give to someone that hasn't been away from home all that long before?

Hahaha I know exactly what you mean! I've been telling all my friends about this program and everyone is like "what is that?" I've only known about it for a month or two, and I have absolutely no idea how I came across it.

Anyway, as I've heard they're often in need of QSFB so as long as all goes well interview wise and there's room you should be fine.
I also don't hear of a lot of people who have a top choice of Housekeeping, so maybe one of those positions is open too.

GOOD LUCK!!

 

[SC_DisneyLuvR]

Hahaha I know exactly what you mean! I've been telling all my friends about this program and everyone is like "what is that?" I've only known about it for a month or two, and I have absolutely no idea how I came across it.

Anyway, as I've heard they're often in need of QSFB so as long as all goes well interview wise and there's room you should be fine.
I also don't hear of a lot of people who have a top choice of Housekeeping, so maybe one of those positions is open too.

GOOD LUCK!!

Okay, thanks for the quick response. You've helped calm some of my nerves.

 

[tigger40]

Hello, I had my phone interview about 3 weeks ago, and I have not heard anything back yet, and I think reading some of these posts where people say they got their acceptance letter after like 1 week.. that made me SO nervous!! How long does the typical letters take?

 

[SC_DisneyLuvR]

Hello, I had my phone interview about 3 weeks ago, and I have not heard anything back yet, and I think reading some of these posts where people say they got their acceptance letter after like 1 week.. that made me SO nervous!! How long does the typical letters take?

I have read that it takes 3-4 weeks after the phone interview. Sometimes it does take awhile. Good luck.

 

[tigger40]

Thanks! You made me less nervous! thank you!

 

[cuethemusic]

Hello, I had my phone interview about 3 weeks ago, and I have not heard anything back yet, and I think reading some of these posts where people say they got their acceptance letter after like 1 week.. that made me SO nervous!! How long does the typical letters take?

It depends. At least for last program it really seemed like their was no method to how they were accepting people, some were accepted quicker than others. I know those who applied early had to wait longer in most cases. I applied the first day apps came out and waited just over 3 weeks before hearing back.

 

[beckysmith]

Can CPs get the discount for their family if they book reservations (for a cruise) during their program even if the trip isn't until after the program?

I know this is so so so early in advance, but I'm a Spring 2012 hopeful, and I know my parents have always wanted to go to Alaska and their 25th anniversary is a couple months after my program would end- and I know Disney has a cruise to Alaska, so this thought bubble popped into my head about a Disney cruise.

Thanks in advance!

 

[piratechick]

Can CPs get the discount for their family if they book reservations (for a cruise) during their program even if the trip isn't until after the program?

I know this is so so so early in advance, but I'm a Spring 2012 hopeful, and I know my parents have always wanted to go to Alaska and their 25th anniversary is a couple months after my program would end- and I know Disney has a cruise to Alaska, so this thought bubble popped into my head about a Disney cruise.

Thanks in advance!

Unfortunately, you have to be a cast member at the time of your cruise. My friend tried getting a discount for the cruise (which was booked for after the program) during her program, but they wouldn't allow her.

 

[jtetrick3]

Hey everyone...I am applying for a fall internship at Disney World and I have passed the online part and next I have a phone interview. I have questions on what certain questions they might ask in different fields.

1) Merchandise?

2) Hospitality?

3) Recreation?

Thanks Again!!!

 

[PaintedRedRoses]

Hey everyone...I am applying for a fall internship at Disney World and I have passed the online part and next I have a phone interview. I have questions on what certain questions they might ask in different fields.

1) Merchandise?

2) Hospitality?

3) Recreation?

Thanks Again!!!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1249034 - that thread is really helpful. Certainly helped me a lot. Good luck!






I have a question - When they mail thing in the actual snail mail way, which address to they send it to? Because I know they asked for a permanent and temporary address.

Thanks in advance