College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[HallGirl]

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

Unfortunately, no. With that many people it would be great to have more than 1 fridge but you have to work with your roommates to make sure everyone gets some space for what needs refrigerated.

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

okay another possible rumor:

if you do roommate notification... can you still request to be in a specific complex/room size? I know nothing is guaranteed but do they automatically pick a place for you when you do notification?

thanks!

 

[HallGirl]

okay another possible rumor:

if you do roommate notification... can you still request to be in a specific complex/room size? I know nothing is guaranteed but do they automatically pick a place for you when you do notification?

thanks!

When I checked in, I got to pick with complex and room size I wanted. If your roommate checks in first, they get to pick so make sure you discuss it with your matched roommate.

 

[michelle4]

Hi. I just got accepted to go to Walt Disney world this spring and do the full food and beverage services there. However now that I have been accepted imp a little wary about the whole thing. I don’t know anyone down there and I don’t want to get stuck with no money and want to leave. If someone could help me and answer a few of my questions that would be wonderful!
Ok first what exactly do you do under the food and beverage service? I know they had the role description but it didn’t seem like it would cover everything.
And for the people who have already worked the food and beverage how did you like it?
Exactly how much do they take out for taxes and will money be an issue after all the taxes and the housing expenses? Basically will I have enough money to make it down there?
next I was wondering if there’s anyway to get in contact with the people who are actually going to be in the internship the same time so that way I can know people before I go.
Finally is this experience worth it? I’m a freshman in community college and I really want some independence and a chance to see where I want to go, so I thought this might be the opportunity I need. However it’s far from my home and I don’t know anyone down there. So basically do you think it’s worth it?

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

Hi. I just got accepted to go to Walt Disney world this spring and do the full food and beverage services there. However now that I have been accepted imp a little wary about the whole thing. I don’t know anyone down there and I don’t want to get stuck with no money and want to leave. If someone could help me and answer a few of my questions that would be wonderful!
Ok first what exactly do you do under the food and beverage service? I know they had the role description but it didn’t seem like it would cover everything.
And for the people who have already worked the food and beverage how did you like it?
Exactly how much do they take out for taxes and will money be an issue after all the taxes and the housing expenses? Basically will I have enough money to make it down there?
next I was wondering if there’s anyway to get in contact with the people who are actually going to be in the internship the same time so that way I can know people before I go.
Finally is this experience worth it? I’m a freshman in community college and I really want some independence and a chance to see where I want to go, so I thought this might be the opportunity I need. However it’s far from my home and I don’t know anyone down there. So basically do you think it’s worth it?

Congratulations on being accepted!!

Full Service Food and Beverage (FSFB) is pretty much being a host/hostess at a table service (sit down) restaurant. You'll be placed in a single restaurant that you'll work at through your whole program. You can be put in any of the four parks or any of the resort hotels that have sit down restaurants. If you know what restaurant you'd like to work in or at least what park, you can email disney college program recruiting and put in a request. Nothing is guaranteed but it doesnt hurt to ask.

Now for meeting people ahead of time, you've done well by joining the DISboards! Check out the Spring/Spring Advantage 2010 thread. Thats full of people who are doing the same program as you (including me!!). Also, join the Spring/Spring Advantage 2010 Facebook group. If you have AIM, we have an ongoing chatroom where we all get together and chat and get to know each other. The chatroom is wdwcpspring2010. We all know each other so far and its great! A lot of people have even found people they want to be roommates with so thats one less scary thing to worry about!

Money - depends on your spending habits. You are guaranteed to work 35 hours per week. Most people say they come out with 100-150 dollars per week after taxes and housing expenses. If you're going to Universal and Sea World every day, its not going to last, but just be smart about your money and that'll be plenty to make it by on!

Ask anyone on these boards and they'll tell you doing the Disney college program is WAY worth it! You'll meet people from all over the world and get to work for the top entertainment and hospitality company in the world. Plus, its DISNEY WORLD! and you WORK THERE!! You'll have a blast!

 

[epfootballcutie04]

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

Actually as it turns out, they do!

I just finished the spring advantage 09 season and about 1/2 way through my program they installed a second fridge and freezer unit in ALL 4 bedroom apartments!!!

It was a huuuuuuuggggeeeee help. The letter we got stated that all 4 bedroom apartments in all complexes would be getting them, but all i know for FACT is that Chatham 4 bedrooms forsure have them

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

Actually as it turns out, they do!

I just finished the spring advantage 09 season and about 1/2 way through my program they installed a second fridge and freezer unit in ALL 4 bedroom apartments!!!

It was a huuuuuuuggggeeeee help. The letter we got stated that all 4 bedroom apartments in all complexes would be getting them, but all i know for FACT is that Chatham 4 bedrooms forsure have them

YES!! Awesome, thank you!

 

[HallGirl]

Actually as it turns out, they do!

I just finished the spring advantage 09 season and about 1/2 way through my program they installed a second fridge and freezer unit in ALL 4 bedroom apartments!!!

It was a huuuuuuuggggeeeee help. The letter we got stated that all 4 bedroom apartments in all complexes would be getting them, but all i know for FACT is that Chatham 4 bedrooms forsure have them

That is awesome. I wish they had done that sooner.

 

[ashley87]

Yeah, I really can't imagine 8 people sharing one refrigerator.

 

[lexismith20]

Hey I really want to extend my program and stay until may but I was just wondering how I go about doing this. Also what are the chances that I get accepted, are there any guidelines that they go by in choosing who they let extend? I really want to stay until May, I love it here and Im not ready to go back yet...Im just worried they won't accept me.

 

[epfootballcutie04]

Hey I really want to extend my program and stay until may but I was just wondering how I go about doing this. Also what are the chances that I get accepted, are there any guidelines that they go by in choosing who they let extend? I really want to stay until May, I love it here and Im not ready to go back yet...Im just worried they won't accept me.

Check out the big book of info you got during your checkin. They should have a section in there about what to do after your CP and I think that section is the one they cover extending in.

If your scheduled to depart in January, then extention information will be emailed to you around mid november give or take a week or two.

I think for SA 09 the requirements were that you could have no more than 8 points and / or one reprimand.

The chances on being accepted all depend on what is needed work-wise. I know someone at my location had a perfect record card and was denied. I also know someone in my work location who had a few points and a repimand and was accepted... so....

You can also chose a different work location for your extension and if the availability is there, they might put you there. Someone in hospitality moved to character attendant for his extension and I was quite jealous haha.

The earlier you extend, the better your chances from what i've heard. I didn't extend so Im not 100 % sure that's how it goes in terms of your chances.

But yeah refer to the book you got at check in and then make sure you have a good record card. And keep an eye out for any emails in the next couple of weeks because they will email everyone with how to extend on the Hub once the opportunity comes available.

 

[DCA_MillionaireFreak]

Two things: If my application for International College Program (Summer Work Experience) doesn't go through, can I try for Cultural Rep (Canada)?

Which one do I stand a better chance being accepted for?

And three I guess: Can Cultural Reps only work a summer?

 

[glendalais]

Two things: If my application for International College Program (Summer Work Experience) doesn't go through, can I try for Cultural Rep (Canada)?

Which one do I stand a better chance being accepted for?

And three I guess: Can Cultural Reps only work a summer?

It is the policy of the Walt Disney World Company that applicants may not apply for an Hourly Guest Service Position at the Walt Disney World Resort no more than once in a six-month period. However, I'm not sure if that rule applies since both ICP and Cultural Representative roles are recrutied by an outside company.

I would assume that you have an equal chance of being accepted for either role, though it would depend on how many positions are available and how many people apply.

Generally, Walt Disney World Company-employed Cultural Representatives are employed on a One-Year Contract with the option to extend for three months. For the most parts, there are no Summer-Only Cultural Representative positions.

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

Hey yall - So us Spring 2010ers are trying to figure out a place to meet up before check in to get to know everyone a little bit. Most people want to do a restaurant but I know it'll be a large group of people and everyone will get there at different times. Is there a place that would work in our favor? Where did you alumni go?

 

[epfootballcutie04]

Hey yall - So us Spring 2010ers are trying to figure out a place to meet up before check in to get to know everyone a little bit. Most people want to do a restaurant but I know it'll be a large group of people and everyone will get there at different times. Is there a place that would work in our favor? Where did you alumni go?

I've been thinking about this a lot lately as I want to plan one for Fall 2010.

SA 09 went to Rainforest caft at DTD... however, the more I think about it the more I'm choosing not to go that route this time.

Instead, I'm thinking about telling Fall people to go to either Pop Century or All Star resorts...

and this is why:

- Their food court areas have a LOT of seating
- They have a variety of food to pick from so people are almost guaranteed to find something that they like
- It's cheaper than a restaurant
- There are enough places to just hang out for a bit while people are still coming/eating to talk and get to know each other.... Plus, a lot of people actually stay in those properties the night before if they stay on property.

 

[sneekypeeks]

Can people get to the all star resorts if they are not staying there?

 

[epfootballcutie04]

Can people get to the all star resorts if they are not staying there?

Yes. You can go to Downtown Disney and take the All Star busses over. Just make sure you know if it's sports, music or movies

Also, if you're driving, you should be able to just drive on in and tell the security that you are just meeting some people for dinner. I've done that before. I'm not sure how strict they are about that, though so I would suggest getting over to DTD and then taking the bus in.

 

[twinsfreak]

Hey I really want to extend my program and stay until may but I was just wondering how I go about doing this. Also what are the chances that I get accepted, are there any guidelines that they go by in choosing who they let extend? I really want to stay until May, I love it here and Im not ready to go back yet...Im just worried they won't accept me.

I was thinking the same thing....i havent decided yet if i want to go home in january...its awsome here

 

[Pendragon1515]

DIS BOARD-ERS WHATS UPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!! my name is Tyler and i was a CP from may 08-may 09.....i was apart of the Costuming and Cosmetology Team....and i am still at WDW to this day, but as a part timer! Feel free to ask any questions! btw my second cp i was apart of the first batch to get into patterson....which is so nice! anyways hit me up! BTW are there any costuming CPS outttt there??

 

[Traveliz]

Can people get to the all star resorts if they are not staying there?

My daughter works at Disney and goes to All Stars alot -- she likes the nachos at the food court - she typically drives in and they let her right through just showing her ID.

She will on occasion take a bus there if she is all ready parked somewhere and is going to end back up where her car is -- so anyway its not a problem to go to All Stars at all.

Liz