College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[Joanna71985]

Thanks, but I don't actually start my CP until June and I'm guessing free admission would be pretty rare in the summer?

Yeah. But there are days that are discounted, and sometimes free after a certain hour (like 2pm). There will still be good deals for the water parks in the summer.

 

[InventorsDaughter]

Yeah. But there are days that are discounted, and sometimes free after a certain hour (like 2pm). There will still be good deals for the water parks in the summer.

That's cool. Thanks guys!

 

[Climber656]

That's cool. Thanks guys!

I have never been to either of the water parks, but they seem like alot of fun! Then again, I have only been to WDW twice. Once when I was 2 and once this past july. I didn't even get to go to MK when I was there....sad.

 

[Joanna71985]

That's cool. Thanks guys!

You're welcome.

 

[TiggerTastic09]

Where are you going to be working Jacki?

I'll be at Epcot, mostly Futureworld until I get character trained.

Aw, I got a question!! Could you tell us what its like to train after your done tomorrow?

Training is a lot mroe about Guest service than actually taking pictures, but they do talk about that. They might have gone over it more, but all 3 of us in my training group had some amount of experience in photography. We had a combination of classroom learning and practical application. We took a lot of pictures in training.

I love my job so far, it's absolutely AMAZING. I don't want to ramble on here, but if you have specific questions you can PM me or something. Good luck if/when you apply!

 

[Joanna71985]

I'll be at Epcot, mostly Futureworld until I get character trained.

Do you know when that will be?

At least I know where to look for you in March.

 

[TiggerTastic09]

Do you know when that will be?

At least I know where to look for you in March.

not sure yet. for most CMs it's after like 2 months, but one of my trainers mentioned they want to push us through with the new group of characters and attendants coming in now...so we'll see. i've heard as soon as the end of the month. i'll let you know when it happens.

 

[Joanna71985]

not sure yet. for most CMs it's after like 2 months, but one of my trainers mentioned they want to push us through with the new group of characters and attendants coming in now...so we'll see. i've heard as soon as the end of the month. i'll let you know when it happens.

Great!

 

[jewjubean]

got a ??...a friend of mine wants to try out for the career start program. and the rules say you have to apply no later than 48 months after you graduated high school. her 48 months are up this may...if she applies in Jan/Feb for the program even though it doesnt start till this fall would she be able to go because the program would be after your 48 months is up??? I know this doesnt have anything to do with the college program but i figured it was close enough

 

[DisneyTampa]

I heard a rumor that cast members still get their 50% Christmas discount until February 12. Is that true? If so that's awesome that I will be arriving the last week or two before it ends!

 

[_frazzle]

I heard a rumor that cast members still get their 50% Christmas discount until February 12. Is that true? If so that's awesome that I will be arriving the last week or two before it ends!

It is true! Isn't that amazing?! They extended it

 

[Scully12]

I heard a rumor that cast members still get their 50% Christmas discount until February 12. Is that true? If so that's awesome that I will be arriving the last week or two before it ends!

I know last year we got ours until the 13th

 

[DisneyTampa]

That's awesome!! I told my family about it and they are all giving me money and their wishlists.

 

[InventorsDaughter]

Talking of discount, can we use discount for bookings after our CP has ended?

For example, my CP is in the summer, but say I wanted to stay at Christmas, would I be able to book my vacation during my CP and take advantage of the discount?

 

[Joanna71985]

Talking of discount, can we use discount for bookings after our CP has ended?

For example, my CP is in the summer, but say I wanted to stay at Christmas, would I be able to book my vacation during my CP and take advantage of the discount?

No. You have to have a work ID to get the resort discount, when you check in to the resort.

 

[gatorlexi08]

Hey guys I am so glad I found this thread, you all seem awesome! I was hoping some past, present or future CPs could help me.


I am currently a student at the University of Florida thinking about doing the Disney College Program. I am a first-year student but because I came to UF with so many credits, from AP courses, I am considered a sophomore credit wise. Therefore, I am set to graduate in 1 semester and 2 years! Needless to say, I definitely have the time to take a semester off, because I'll already be graduating ahead of my class. I would really like to do the college program but am unsure. I am from Orlando and grew up going to Disney about 5 times a year or more. My high school choir performed there every year and I got lots of free tickets. My boyfriend currently works there and my parents met working there 19 years ago! So, I have a lot of ties to Disney. Now it seems like I go to Disney at least once a month. I love it there but when the crowds are bad it drives me nuts! Sometimes I get a bit Disney-ed out and take a break for a while. Still, I truly believe that it is my destiny to work at Disney somehow, someway, someday. I know that the college program can be beneficial, but I am wondering if I should just get a summer job there instead and go seasonal during the school year? I live about 40 minutes from the parks and UF is a 2 hour drive away.

Should I just get a job or do the internship?

 

[Joanna71985]

Hey guys I am so glad I found this thread, you all seem awesome! I was hoping sme past, present or future CPs could help me.


I am currently a student at the University of Florida thinking about doing the Disney College Program. I am a first-year student but because I came to UF with so many credits, from AP courses, I am considered a sophomore credit wise. Therefore, I am set to graduate in 1 semester and 2 years! Needless to say, I definitely have the time to take a semester off, because I'll already be graduating ahead of my class. I would really like to do the college program but am unsure. I am from Orlando and grew up going to Disney about 5 times a year or more. My high school choir performed there every year and I got lots of free tickets. My boyfriend currently works there and my parents met working there 19 years ago! So, I have a lot of ties to Disney. Now it seems like I go to Disney at least once a month. I love it there but when the crowds are bad it drives me nuts! Sometimes I get a bit Disney-ed out and take a break for a while. Still, I truly believe that it is my destiny to work at Disney somehow, someway, someday. I know that the college program can be beneficial, but I am wondering if I should just get a summer job there instead and go seasonal during the school year? I live about 40 minutes from the parks and UF is a 2 hour drive away.

Should I just get a job or do the internship?

I am not positive, but I am pretty sure there is a hiring freeze at WDW. So it may be easier to do the CP.

 

[Scully12]

Hey guys I am so glad I found this thread, you all seem awesome! I was hoping some past, present or future CPs could help me.


I am currently a student at the University of Florida thinking about doing the Disney College Program. I am a first-year student but because I came to UF with so many credits, from AP courses, I am considered a sophomore credit wise. Therefore, I am set to graduate in 1 semester and 2 years! Needless to say, I definitely have the time to take a semester off, because I'll already be graduating ahead of my class. I would really like to do the college program but am unsure. I am from Orlando and grew up going to Disney about 5 times a year or more. My high school choir performed there every year and I got lots of free tickets. My boyfriend currently works there and my parents met working there 19 years ago! So, I have a lot of ties to Disney. Now it seems like I go to Disney at least once a month. I love it there but when the crowds are bad it drives me nuts! Sometimes I get a bit Disney-ed out and take a break for a while. Still, I truly believe that it is my destiny to work at Disney somehow, someway, someday. I know that the college program can be beneficial, but I am wondering if I should just get a summer job there instead and go seasonal during the school year? I live about 40 minutes from the parks and UF is a 2 hour drive away.

Should I just get a job or do the internship?

I'd say get an actually job. You get paid more. You'd have higher status than CPs, getting better scheduling and such...

 

[gatorlexi08]

Hmm. Some mixed advice there. I had heard about the hiring freeze but I'm kinda hoping that it might let up before the crazy Summer Vacation rush. Despite the freeze though, I know 2 people that have been hired there within the last year, one in characters because of her height and the other was a CP before. Gah! Planning life is confusing sometimes... Well, at least I'm grateful that I have both options. I would probably do the CP in spring '10 though because I don't want to miss another great season of Gator football.

Thanks for your advice though!

 

[chrisb26]

I have a question on dress clothes as to how much to take and what kind. For a guy how many times would we be required to wear like a tie I know you probably would have to in triditions but not sure how often we would at other times.

Also do we have to dress up if we are taking classes? If so how dressed up is it? Like would jeans and a nice button down shirt work?