College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[SportsChick]

CPs receive a blue maingate pass which allows entry for up to three people on 6 different days. You can also buy discounted (around 10% off) tickets at Company D.

 

[bopnopper9]

To add on to Sportschick, the tickets are one day park hoppers. After you get them the tickets, they can freely go to any of the four main theme parks with their tickets. It does not include water park admission, DisneyQuest, or minigolf or whatever. Your admission also doesn't get you into DisneyQuest and only sometimes gets you into the water parks.

 

[mm522]

So is it for each of the three different people 6 days or is it 6 days that you can bring up to three? Just some clarification

 

[Berlioz70]

6 days that you can bring up to three

This.

 

[cat named virtute]

I got a call from a very nice Disney representative last week and was informed that there would be an opening in attractions(Disneyland), and since it was my first pick when I signed up I was asked if I would like to fill said opening. I of course said yes! Now I have a great desire to know everything possible about attractions. Are you trained to run the whole gambit of attractions, like loading/unloading passengers, running rides, audience control, doing the narrations, etc. Or are you just trained on one or two of those things? Are you trained to work on one or more rides? How do they decide who works on what attraction? What else should I know?

 

[Joanna71985]

It looks like it would be a lot of fun! I'm a performer so I like that I could use my performing in that attraction.

It definitely is fun being able to perform

 

[*idreamofdisney*]

For those of you guys that have done the CP before, what is the deal with bringing a car? I've heard people say that you really should bring a car, and I've heard others say that you really don't need it. What has been your experience? I'm not sure if I'll be able to have a car or not and I'm worried about how hard it will be to live for at least 6 months without a car!

 

[indianabrit]

For those of you guys that have done the CP before, what is the deal with bringing a car? I've heard people say that you really should bring a car, and I've heard others say that you really don't need it. What has been your experience? I'm not sure if I'll be able to have a car or not and I'm worried about how hard it will be to live for at least 6 months without a car!

I personally don't have a car and I've never had a problem with the bus, but there are MANY people who have had problems with the buses.

Do you need a car?:

You don't really need one to get to work because the buses run to and from the parks and resorts. There are also buses that go to wal-mart, publix, the partners fcu, and the Florida Mall (only tuesdays).

Would it be nice to have a car?:

Definitely.

If you're into shopping or hanging out at places that aren't Disney related... It is nice to have a car around. Especially when you want to go out to eat or go out without having to be at the bus' mercy.

It is also an easy way to make new friends quickly.

 

[t-ho]

For those of you guys that have done the CP before, what is the deal with bringing a car? I've heard people say that you really should bring a car, and I've heard others say that you really don't need it. What has been your experience? I'm not sure if I'll be able to have a car or not and I'm worried about how hard it will be to live for at least 6 months without a car!

It's all about the convenience. Surely you can take the bus everywhere necessary, and although I had my car, I often used to buses to save gas and reduce carbon footprint, etc... but when your shift ends at 3am or when your need something fast, it's a great thing to have.

It allows you a bit more time,as you don't have to work around the buses,and it means a little more freedom.

 

[Joanna71985]

For those of you guys that have done the CP before, what is the deal with bringing a car? I've heard people say that you really should bring a car, and I've heard others say that you really don't need it. What has been your experience? I'm not sure if I'll be able to have a car or not and I'm worried about how hard it will be to live for at least 6 months without a car!

It makes life easier with a car. However, it is possible to get by without a car (I did all 6 of my CPs without a car).

 

[Pancakes]

Ok, I'm a little unclear on how seasonal works. I'm trying to make a master plan that will allow me to quit my current job forever (booo Shop Rite!) and I can go work at Disney during the time when I would be at shop rite.

I plan on doing the Spring Advantage for 2012. What I want to do, is to apply to be seasonal (if possible) and then go to school during the school year. What I want to know is, would I be able to pick the dates I get to come back to work? Say I want to work winter and summer breaks...can I do that? I understand that I will have to find my own housing and I am willing. But do I get to pick when and how long I get to work?

 

[glendalais]

Ok, I'm a little unclear on how seasonal works. I'm trying to make a master plan that will allow me to quit my current job forever (booo Shop Rite!) and I can go work at Disney during the time when I would be at shop rite.

I plan on doing the Spring Advantage for 2012. What I want to do, is to apply to be seasonal (if possible) and then go to school during the school year. What I want to know is, would I be able to pick the dates I get to come back to work? Say I want to work winter and summer breaks...can I do that? I understand that I will have to find my own housing and I am willing. But do I get to pick when and how long I get to work?

Yes. For the moment, Casual Temporary Florida-Site Cast Members are able to provide availability according to their own schedules.

It may change in the future, but for now you can pick and choose when you want to make yourself available to work.

 

[Pancakes]

Yes. For the moment, Casual Temporary Florida-Site Cast Members are able to provide availability according to their own schedules.

It may change in the future, but for now you can pick and choose when you want to make yourself available to work.

Okay, thanks!

 

[*idreamofdisney*]

Thanks for the car advice everyone! From the way it sounds, I think I'd like to have my car with me, but at least I know I can survive without one!

 

[*idreamofdisney*]

It's all about the convenience. Surely you can take the bus everywhere necessary, and although I had my car, I often used to buses to save gas and reduce carbon footprint, etc... but when your shift ends at 3am or when your need something fast, it's a great thing to have.

It allows you a bit more time,as you don't have to work around the buses,and it means a little more freedom.

That's actually a great idea for the saving gas and whatnot, I never thought of that!

 

[MarilynDoll]

Hey all! I have been dying to get into the program, i did the web test thingy last year and totally failed it.. i have been pretty bummed about it since then but i have started to rebuild my confidence and have been doing a lot of research so i am HOPING to make it in for FallAdvantage'12. ::crosses fingers & toes::

My main concern tho has to do with the income. I know CP's get paid very little but i wanted to know a ball park figure so that i can plan correctly and save the right amount of money so that i won't be in need when and if i get accepted.

If anyone can help me out with this concern it would be GREATLY appreciated.

- From a fellow Disney Addict

 

[LittleMissGiggles89]

To be safe figure you're making absolute minimum wage ($7.31) then CPs are guaranteed a minimum of 30 hours per week I believe (someone correct me if I'm wrong). Then take out about $79-$94/week for housing depending on which apartment you end up in. Then from there it depends on if you'll have a car (gas) and any other payments you might have (insurance, loans etc).

 

[StefwifnF]

Hey all! I have been dying to get into the program, i did the web test thingy last year and totally failed it.. i have been pretty bummed about it since then but i have started to rebuild my confidence and have been doing a lot of research so i am HOPING to make it in for FallAdvantage'12. ::crosses fingers & toes::

My main concern tho has to do with the income. I know CP's get paid very little but i wanted to know a ball park figure so that i can plan correctly and save the right amount of money so that i won't be in need when and if i get accepted.

If anyone can help me out with this concern it would be GREATLY appreciated.

- From a fellow Disney Addict

The hours you get depend on where you are located and what role you have. I was working less than 40 hours every week, but I was in a resort in QSFB so they didn't like us going overtime. But I had friend that worked in the parks that picked up crazy hours (especially during peak periods.) Some ended up with 60 hours so their checks were very pretty.

If you don't go off and spend your money like crazy, you'll be fine. Bring a few hundred dollars at the beginning to get you by because it will be a little bit before you get your first check, but after that you should be fine.

 

[mm522]

Question about tickets again!!! I know the cast member has to be there to get you into the park, but do they have to stay with you the whole day? What if they have to work after you've gone into the park but you were wanting to park hop? Are you just out of luck or is there a way to be able to get into the parks and parkhop after they've let you in inititally???

 

[StefwifnF]

Question about tickets again!!! I know the cast member has to be there to get you into the park, but do they have to stay with you the whole day? What if they have to work after you've gone into the park but you were wanting to park hop? Are you just out of luck or is there a way to be able to get into the parks and parkhop after they've let you in inititally???

Technically you are responsible for their actions, but no one is going to be checking to see if you are still with them throughout the day. They will be given a tangible ticket so they'll be able to hop parks without you there. As long as they don't do anything wrong, you'll be ok