College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[spring2010er]

Im doing the spring advantage 2010. I dont really know what to expect. The folder and web does answer questions but i just dont know. do you have any advice?

 

[Crimson]

Im doing the spring advantage 2010. I dont really know what to expect. The folder and web does answer questions but i just dont know. do you have any advice?

Bring your car. What role will you be?

 

[Lyanne and Stitch]

Im doing the spring advantage 2010. I dont really know what to expect. The folder and web does answer questions but i just dont know. do you have any advice?

I'm probably not the most qualified person to give you advice since I haven't done the program but something that has really got me informed about everything is reading all sorts of threads in this forum and also blogs from people who have done or are doing the program. Those are great source of info and they are also more personal so you can read certain things that happen to each person while on the program. Also, you might want to check vlogs about the DCP on youtube. Some people have vlogs with some great info and full of fun humor. Hope that helps. Good luck with your program!

 

[spring2010er]

im basically being dropped off. Me and my mom share a car, so i dont have a car to bring. Im in the Main gate operations. This is my first time on this site.

 

[disneychik21]

I will be leaving in one week to drive to Orlando from Kansas City. My check in day is January 11. I am very excited, but not sure what to expect. My role is QSFB. I have never been away from home, so that will be very different. I will have my car with me while I'm down there.

1. What should I expect?
2. Any advice?
3. BIG ONE - I tore my ACL in October and had surgery in early November. I am cleared to work but I am still in physical therapy. I will have to continue physical therapy while I'm in Orlando. Does anyone know of any good physical therapy places that are not too far away?
4. My Dr. would like me to come back for one final visit sometime in mid to late January. Is it difficult to get a day off so I coult fly home for an appointment?


Any help, suggestions, or advice would be great!

 

[Joanna71985]

Im doing the spring advantage 2010. I dont really know what to expect. The folder and web does answer questions but i just dont know. do you have any advice?

Is there anything in particular you want to know?

im basically being dropped off. Me and my mom share a car, so i dont have a car to bring. Im in the Main gate operations. This is my first time on this site.

Welcome to the DIS.

 

[Pure_Imagination]

How do breaks work during work shifts at Disney?

 

[oceangirl15]

Does anyone know how the college program works with actually going to college? I wanted to do like a summer employment down there but I think the terms start in like May. Help? lol

 

[glendalais]

How do breaks work during work shifts at Disney?

At the Walt Disney World Resort, the company tries to give CPs breaks on the same basis as Full Time Cast Members. In most Frontline roles, it plays out as follows:

• 15 minutes paid break per 4 hours worked.
• An additional 15 minutes break for any Cast Member extended at least 4 hours beyond their scheduled off time.
• 30 minutes unpaid lunch for all shifts of at least six hours.
• An additional 30 minutes unpaid lunch for any Cast Member extended at least 6 hours beyond their scheduled off time.

For CPs, some areas may alter the breakdown of these rest periods to suit business needs. But the break time per hours worked ratio is generally the same.

Does anyone know how the college program works with actually going to college? I wanted to do like a summer employment down there but I think the terms start in like May. Help? lol

Participation in the Disney College Program takes place over the course of a single University or College Semester/Quarter. Participants normally make alternative arrangements to maintain student status during this time.

If you are just interested in Seasonal Employment during the summer period with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, please visit one of the following websites for more information:

• Disneyland Resort
• Walt Disney World Resort

Please note that applying for Seasonal Employment would require a physical visit to a Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Casting Services Office in Anaheim, Calif. or Lake Buena Vista, Fla.. In addition, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. does not provide housing at this time for non-internship Cast Members.

 

[Toffy]

Another apartment question... are the fridges magnitized? And if so are we aloud to put stuff like wipe off boards, pictures etc on there via magnits?

 

[Berlioz70]

Yep - the fridges are magnetized, put whatever you'd like up (assuming it will do no damage to the exterior of the fridge).

 

[ipodluvr287]

Hey everyone, I was just wondering what kinds of jobs they have you do if you are accepted in Entertainment for a PI. Anyone know?

 

[glendalais]

Hey everyone, I was just wondering what kinds of jobs they have you do if you are accepted in Entertainment for a PI. Anyone know?

It depends. There are a wide variety of Disney Professional Internship roles in the Entertainment Line of Business, with widely varying responsibilities between roles.

Generally, the specific responsibilities of each position will be included in the public posting. Click here for a brief overview of the variety of positions available.

 

[ipodluvr287]

It depends. There are a wide variety of Disney Professional Internship roles in the Entertainment Line of Business, with widely varying responsibilities between roles.

Generally, the specific responsibilities of each position will be included in the public posting. Click here for a brief overview of the variety of positions available.

Thanks

Also, does anyone know if its easy to get overtime if you are a character performer?

 

[Berlioz70]

Thanks

Also, does anyone know if its easy to get overtime if you are a character performer?

Depends on your height. My Disney Height was 5'7, I worked overtime maybe 4 weeks my whole program, but I had to get that overtime myself. I personally was never scheduled OT. However, my short (below 5'3ish) friends were getting OT more often. There are just more things for them to do.

 

[NicoleRose]

as a wdw cp, can i purchase discounted dlr tickets?

 

[Joanna71985]

I have a question regarding points. Say you were to request a day off in May. Would you receive a point? Or do you only get points when you request off an already scheduled day of work?

If you request a day off, and it is approved, you would not get a point.

 

[Toffy]

Just to varify... Disney does still care whether or not I'm inrolled with my college even while I'm accepted and on the program right?

 

[Berlioz70]

Just to varify... Disney does still care whether or not I'm inrolled with my college even while I'm accepted and on the program right?

Nope - they don't care at all. The only reason you'd need to communicate your enrollment to them is if you have to have a specific time available for a class - but it's not always a guarantee.

 

[Toffy]

Nope - they don't care at all. The only reason you'd need to communicate your enrollment to them is if you have to have a specific time available for a class - but it's not always a guarantee.

OK sweet I wasn't sure if there was some weird insurance thing for them that needed us to be unrolled or something hehe...