College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[lala88]

Okay I have a question. This may have been answered before but... When you go to the parks as an employee, but not working, and you don't take the buses, do you have to pay to park?

 

[Traveliz]

Okay I have a question. This may have been answered before but... When you go to the parks as an employee, but not working, and you don't take the buses, do you have to pay to park?

No you show your ID to get into the parking lot without paying.

Liz

 

[ZeroToHero]

So I have a question - do we have lockers at our work location (or in the Utilidors, or some central site) for us to put stuff in? What about fridges for lunches?

 

[kmg148]

So I have a question - do we have lockers at our work location (or in the Utilidors, or some central site) for us to put stuff in? What about fridges for lunches?

I think it depends...at the Contemporary everyone has a locker. There was a fridge backstage in the restaurant but it was full of food from the servers. I usually just left my food in my bag and never had a problem. If anything you could just pack an ice pack.

 

[xxlollipoplilxx]

Hi, I was just wondering if everyone gets a pending letter or is it just a few people that they think are exactly bad enough to be rejected but not good enough to be accepted? I was also wondering if anyone gets or has gotten accepted after a pending letter. Also I was wondering if you do not get in and you try again does that hurt you because you have tried and gotten rejected? Or has anyone gotten in after they got rejected like if they tried again?

 

[BrinkofSunshine]

Hi guys I'm new here

I'm just wondering, if you're doing the program do you have to live in Disney housing?

 

[TINAS74]

I just talked to them about that today. You have to have a place to live BEFORE you ask to opt out and it has to be close. Would help if you have a family you want to stay with. Its possible but you have to have the right qualifications. I called the number on my acceptence sheet and asked... I would suggest you try that then you would know for sure!

 

[ZeroToHero]

Hi, I was just wondering if everyone gets a pending letter or is it just a few people that they think are exactly bad enough to be rejected but not good enough to be accepted? I was also wondering if anyone gets or has gotten accepted after a pending letter. Also I was wondering if you do not get in and you try again does that hurt you because you have tried and gotten rejected? Or has anyone gotten in after they got rejected like if they tried again?

It's like being waitlisted for a college - you have most of the qualifications, but there are other people who were more qualified. If spaces open up, then you could be contacted. Many people have been getting accepted after getting pended, so you have a chance.

Also, it does not hurt you if you get rejected and apply again - I got in after getting rejected once, and then getting pended and rejected. So this was my third time, and I finally got in.

 

[TravisSch]

Hi, I was just wondering if everyone gets a pending letter or is it just a few people that they think are exactly bad enough to be rejected but not good enough to be accepted? I was also wondering if anyone gets or has gotten accepted after a pending letter. Also I was wondering if you do not get in and you try again does that hurt you because you have tried and gotten rejected? Or has anyone gotten in after they got rejected like if they tried again?

I was pending before. One reason you could get pending is because your interview wasn't the best out there, but it isn't so bad that you are rejected immediately. I talked to my recruiter while I was pending and this is mostly what she told me: my interview wasn't the best. I should say though that a few days after talking with my recruiter, I was accepted for Fall Advantage. I don't think being rejected hurts your chances for getting into another program season. Disney actually encourages you to apply again for the next program.

It's like being waitlisted for a college - you have most of the qualifications, but there are other people who were more qualified. If spaces open up, then you could be contacted. Many people have been getting accepted after getting pended, so you have a chance.

Also, it does not hurt you if you get rejected and apply again - I got in after getting rejected once, and then getting pended and rejected. So this was my third time, and I finally got in.

I agree with what ZeroToHero says as it is like a waitlist. I was pending and was eventually accepted 7 weeks after my phone interview. It was a long wait, but it was eventually worth it. Also, congrats on getting in ZeroToHero on your third try.

 

[Cesilie]

Hi, I was just wondering if everyone gets a pending letter or is it just a few people that they think are exactly bad enough to be rejected but not good enough to be accepted? I was also wondering if anyone gets or has gotten accepted after a pending letter. Also I was wondering if you do not get in and you try again does that hurt you because you have tried and gotten rejected? Or has anyone gotten in after they got rejected like if they tried again?

my boyfriend Brent got a pending letter and then the day later he got a call saying that even tho he was accepted into the program that he would be on the waiting list until a spot opened up for him, otherwise to try again for spring. it all depends on how many people are ahead of you on the wait list

 

[ZeroToHero]

my boyfriend Brent got a pending letter and then the day later he got a call saying that even tho he was accepted into the program that he would be on the waiting list until a spot opened up for him, otherwise to try again for spring. it all depends on how many people are ahead of you on the wait list

Is that for California? That's weird, I've never heard it done that way.

 

[Mstymay]

I was wondering if I get fall advantage and then find out I have summer classes through may, can I switch to regular fall?

Also will my GPA affect my chances? I'm trying hard but college doesn't seem to be for me...

and I am overweight, does Disney care? I live in Vermont so overweight people are ostracized at work and school.

 

[glendalais]

I was wondering if I get fall advantage and then find out I have summer classes through may, can I switch to regular fall?

Also will my GPA affect my chances? I'm trying hard but college doesn't seem to be for me...

and I am overweight, does Disney care? I live in Vermont so overweight people are ostracized at work and school.

You would need to contact Walt Disney Parks and Resorts College Recruiting in order to see if they would let you switch.

Your GPA only matters insomuch that you may not meet your school's requirements for participating in a Disney Internships and Programs experience.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. and The Walt Disney Company and Affiliated Companies as a whole is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Your weight is not an issue as long as you are able to fulfill the physical requirements of your role.

 

[Cesilie]

Is that for California? That's weird, I've never heard it done that way.

yep, for DLR. we were told the started doing a WL because there were too many applicatants and only 200 spots open for us

 

[QueenofPrideRock]

I was wondering if I get fall advantage and then find out I have summer classes through may, can I switch to regular fall?

Also will my GPA affect my chances? I'm trying hard but college doesn't seem to be for me...

and I am overweight, does Disney care? I live in Vermont so overweight people are ostracized at work and school.

Keep in mind that Fall Advantage usually has at least one June date available.

 

[AllisonMak]

Alright SO...good news. I just did my web based interview and passed!

One of my next fears is getting a pending letter! I'd almost rather be rejected lol. I was wondering...do many people get accepted who apply/do their telephone interview this late?

I know spots fill up....but I put quite a wide variety of jobs I'd be willing to do...I've just been rejected once, I'd be gutted for it to happen again!

Ok I just scheduled my phone interview for Sunday...I didn't hear that wrong did I? They give interviews on weekends?

 

[Berlioz70]

Keep in mind that Fall Advantage usually has at least one June date available.

When I did the program (2008) the FA dates were only in May. The last one was May 28th.

 

[QueenofPrideRock]

When I did the program (2008) the FA dates were only in May. The last one was May 28th.

Huh. This year I've heard of both 6/7 and I think 6/9 as possible arrival dates... 6/14 is quarter only though.

 

[Angela724]

Hello, I am asking this question for my husband, who is applying to the college program. He has a phone interview this Monday. After that, what's next? Is there a face-to-face interview or is he hired off of that ?

Also, he does have something on his criminal record from 10 years ago. It was for buying something that had been stolen, he paid restitution and it was supposed to be expunged from his record, but he put it on his app just in case it came up in the background check. Would this prevent him from getting into the CP?

Thanks!

 

[kmg148]

Hello, I am asking this question for my husband, who is applying to the college program. He has a phone interview this Monday. After that, what's next? Is there a face-to-face interview or is he hired off of that ?

Also, he does have something on his criminal record from 10 years ago. It was for buying something that had been stolen, he paid restitution and it was supposed to be expunged from his record, but he put it on his app just in case it came up in the background check. Would this prevent him from getting into the CP?

Thanks!

In 3-4 weeks (hopefully sooner) he will hear back. No face to face interview! Most candidates do not live in Florida, so that would be expensive!

I don't think it will be a problem. They wouldn't allow you to explain yourself if it was!