College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[Ylushi]

Anybody done or known someone who has done the Quick-Service Restaurant-Kitchen Only role and could tell more about it? I'm interested in it but want to know more about what you do than what the site tells you.

 

[MaryPoppins86]

^^^i'd love to know more about this role too. being that it's one of my top three roles.

 

[NicoleRose]

question-
about how much are the park tickets that we can get with our CM discount?

 

[Elenadc]

question-
about how much are the park tickets that we can get with our CM discount?

As far as I remember the discount is not that great. 10% or something. Maybe someone who's been down there a little more recently can confirm or deny...

ETA:
Here's the info from the login are of the CP site:

You have the ability to purchase Magic Your Way tickets at Company D stores, which are Cast Member-only stores, for a discounted rate.

Because ticket prices are subject to change, we are not able to specify exact discounted prices of Walt Disney World theme park tickets at this time.

You will have updated information regarding the current prices available to you once you arrive.

 

[teamlouise]

Is the application and interview process the same for Disneyland as WDW? Like I said, ultimately, I would like to do Fall '10 at DLR but since the spring session at DLR isn't offering any Entertainment positions, I'm thinking about doing the application for Spring at WDW so I can go to the audition this November just to see what it's like... Is this a good idea?

 

[Pecobill]

I thought CP and CS got into the parks for free.

 

[NicoleRose]

As far as I remember the discount is not that great. 10% or something. Maybe someone who's been down there a little more recently can confirm or deny...

ETA:
Here's the info from the login are of the CP site:

You have the ability to purchase Magic Your Way tickets at Company D stores, which are Cast Member-only stores, for a discounted rate.

Because ticket prices are subject to change, we are not able to specify exact discounted prices of Walt Disney World theme park tickets at this time.

You will have updated information regarding the current prices available to you once you arrive.

yea i already read that, but thank you!
i guess the resort discounts make up for it lol
and does anyone know if there are dining plan discounts?

 

[Elenadc]

I thought CP and CS got into the parks for free.

They do. We're talking about extra tickets. Like if you had already used up your 6 free days for family and friends and then you had more people coming for example.

 

[Berlioz70]

does anyone know if there are dining plan discounts?

There are during specific times of the year. Anytime a discount is announced for CMs on the DDP it will pop up on the Hub for us to book - otherwise it costs the same.

 

[glendalais]

yea i already read that, but thank you!
i guess the resort discounts make up for it lol
and does anyone know if there are dining plan discounts?

Cast Members and Employees of The Walt Disney Company and Affiliated Companies may purchase Walt Disney World Resort Tickets at a 10% Discount off current gate prices.

These tickets are available at Company D locations within the State of Florida. Disneyland Resort Cast Members may also purchase them via mail order from Walt Disney World Resort Ticketing.

At select times, the Walt Disney World Resort may choose to offer Disney Dining Plan discounts to Florida-Site Cast Members and Employees and Imagineers of The Walt Disney Company and Affiliated Companies. More information on ongoing Disney Dining Plan discounts will be available through internal communication sources when your arrive.

Is the application and interview process the same for Disneyland as WDW? Like I said, ultimately, I would like to do Fall '10 at DLR but since the spring session at DLR isn't offering any Entertainment positions, I'm thinking about doing the application for Spring at WDW so I can go to the audition this November just to see what it's like... Is this a good idea?

I do believe that with the addition of the Web-Based Interview at the Walt Disney World Resort, that the application process for College & International Programs at both resorts has been harmonised, in line with the long term goal of creating a "One Disney" Domestic Parks and Resorts organisation.

There shouldn't be any difference between the application processes. However, the content of the Presentations and Interviews may still differ.

When I applied for the DLR program in Spring they had housing, but it's not required like it is for WDW.

I have heard rumours that Disney College Program Participants at the Disneyland Resort will eventually be required to live in the Housing. However, I'm not sure if that's the case yet. Someone who has applied should know.

 

[Elenadc]

I have heard rumours that Disney College Program Participants at the Disneyland Resort will eventually be required to live in the Housing. However, I'm not sure if that's the case yet. Someone who has applied should know.

Interesting... Thanks for the insight. I wonder if they're getting more housing then? Or maybe less CPs? When I interviewed in spring it sounded like there wasn't enough housing for everyone, and we could request to live there but it wasn't guaranteed.

 

[ZoeDisney]

uhh well that rumor shouldn't apply to this Spring because when I told my interviewer that I'm getting my own housing she said it wasn't a problem

 

[Aiden]

I have a question. I got accepted for the SAQ program and my program ends on August 13th. I've heard that you can extend and everything, so how long would my extension last. Does anyone know the general ballpark range?

 

[glendalais]

I have a question. I got accepted for the SAQ program and my program ends on August 13th. I've heard that you can extend and everything, so how long would my extension last. Does anyone know the general ballpark range?

It depends on our existing labour needs and whatnot. When the notices stating that applications for Extensions are available are posted, they'll state the period of extension that is being applied for.

Generally, it tends to be for the length of the next program. For a Spring programme, that would mean into the following Summer season. Summer into Fall, Fall into Spring and so on.

 

[Elenadc]

It depends on our existing labour needs and whatnot. When the notices stating that applications for Extensions are available are posted, they'll state the period of extension that is being applied for.

Generally, it tends to be for the length of the next program. For a Spring Advantage programme, that would mean into the following Summer season.

I think you meant the following Fall season. Generally if you extend from Spring Advantage you would be there until about when the Fall people leave. If you're in the Spring program you would extend through summer.

Also, Aiden, it might be a little different for you because of the Quarter seasons.

 

[glendalais]

I think you meant the following Fall season. Generally if you extend from Spring Advantage you would be there until about when the Fall people leave. If you're in the Spring program you would extend through summer.

Also, Aiden, it might be a little different for you because of the Quarter seasons.

It really does all depend on how things are looking. Particularly right now, our labour needs are fluctuating like a see saw property-wide, so nothing is set in stone.

 

[Elenadc]

It really does all depend on how things are looking. Particularly right now, our labour needs are fluctuating like a see saw property-wide, so nothing is set in stone.

I understand that, I guess what I meant was that if you're doing Spring Advantage you're already there for summer, so staying for the following summer would put you way over the one year limit that you can be on the CP.

 

[glendalais]

I understand that, I guess what I meant was that if you're doing Spring Advantage you're already there for summer, so staying for the following summer would put you way over the one year limit that you can be on the CP.

Oh, I get it....typo on my part. I thought Spring and wrote Spring Advantage, lol.

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

Do four bedrooms get two refrigerators? I read it on a blog but I havent heard of that before.

 

[Sorahana]

Do four bedrooms get two refrigerators? I read it on a blog but I havent heard of that before.

I believe all apartments only have one fridge.