College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[Joanna71985]

so..i'm kind of confused about the whole college program thing. How exactly does it fit in with college? And what about costs? I'm majoring in journalism and minoring in drama/theater, would that fit in with the college program?

The CP is an internship. You take a semester and go work at Disney.

As for costs, the only thing you have to pay for the CP is the housing fee ($100), which is paid when you accept. Other then that, you don't have to pay anything. Rent is taken out of the paycheck, so you don't have to worry about it.

You can find more info here: http://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com

 

[Berlioz70]

I'm majoring in journalism and minoring in drama/theater, would that fit in with the college program? Also, i would like to be a face character, but i can also dance really well, if i don't get character will i be able to try for a dancer instead?

For journalism you might try for the Photopass role - they prefer people who have experience taking photos!

Movers/Characters are the same audition. Based on that one audition you may be considered for face, or you'd be considered as a mover. Depending on your look/skill, you could be considered for both!

As for a "dancer" those are equity positions. Examples are the dances in the castle show and the dancers in Beauty and the Beast. You cannot do these roles while on the college program - these require a seperate audition which would require you to sign a contract for the show and you would then have to join the equity union. The downside to these positions is the poor job security, if your show closes then you're out of a job.

Whereas movers/characters would get to work at all of the parks and could essentially get to do something different everyday depending on what you get trained in! Even when a show closes - such as HSM2 closed recently, you'd still have a job because you can just get trained in something else (maybe HSM3).

 

[CptJackSparrowsGirl]

I would guess PhotoPass would be a good one for me being that I'm a Graphic Design Student

 

[LittleAlice]

thanks for the help!

 

[Ylushi]

I would guess PhotoPass would be a good one for me being that I'm a Graphic Design Student

does your college require photography for your degree?
Mine has absolutely nothing to do with taking photos at all Just editing photos.

 

[CptJackSparrowsGirl]

does your college require photography for your degree?
Mine has absolutely nothing to do with taking photos at all Just editing photos.

I believe at one point I will be doing Photography as a course for my degree. Right now I just have computer and art classes. So I figure why not do the PhotoPass do to me going to be doing photography classes and I love taking pics

 

[TiggerTastic09]

hey ya'll. i'm doing photopass. i just checked in yesterday and have traditions tommorow. i would say apply early because it's super hard to get. i met my training manager today and he told me that there would only be 3 of us training this round.

i don't know what it'll be like next fall, but for spring, we're super super small. as we continue along i'd be glad to answer questions about it

 

[CptJackSparrowsGirl]

hey ya'll. i'm doing photopass. i just checked in yesterday and have traditions tommorow. i would say apply early because it's super hard to get. i met my training manager today and he told me that there would only be 3 of us training this round.

i don't know what it'll be like next fall, but for spring, we're super super small. as we continue along i'd be glad to answer questions about it

Wow, that's awesome!! I just wish I could think of some question lol

 

[Joanna71985]

hey ya'll. i'm doing photopass. i just checked in yesterday and have traditions tommorow. i would say apply early because it's super hard to get. i met my training manager today and he told me that there would only be 3 of us training this round.

i don't know what it'll be like next fall, but for spring, we're super super small. as we continue along i'd be glad to answer questions about it

Where are you going to be working Jacki?

 

[CptJackSparrowsGirl]

hey ya'll. i'm doing photopass. i just checked in yesterday and have traditions tommorow. i would say apply early because it's super hard to get. i met my training manager today and he told me that there would only be 3 of us training this round.

i don't know what it'll be like next fall, but for spring, we're super super small. as we continue along i'd be glad to answer questions about it

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

 

[BeckerzCP09]

I know theres a ton but doesn't any one have a whole list of all the disney rides?

it's been like forever since i've been to disney so i don't want to miss any

 

[Berlioz70]

I know theres a ton but doesn't any one have a whole list of all the disney rides?

it's been like forever since i've been to disney so i don't want to miss any

Visit disneyworld.com and you can look at all the attractions with photos. Allears.net is a good place to check them out as well.

 

[QueenofPrideRock]

Ooh! Thought of another one!

Is there an ideal time to do the CP? Not like spring vs fall but like what year of college?

 

[Joanna71985]

Ooh! Thought of another one!

Is there an ideal time to do the CP? Not like spring vs fall but like what year of college?

It varies by the person. I did my first CP after 1 semester in school. And I hope to do a 5th right after I graduate (with CPs 2, 3, and 4 every year in between). They all felt like the right time for me.

 

[WhateverLolaWants]

Ooh! Thought of another one!

Is there an ideal time to do the CP? Not like spring vs fall but like what year of college?

I did my CP before my last semester of college. I was 21 and could experience more of Florida. Being in a 21+ apartment was more drama free. Also, if you're interested in a long term career with Disney, I think it would be better to network right before you graduate rather than "oh hey, I graduate in 3 years, do you mind if I keep your name and number until I'm ready?"

 

[SurfinStitch]

i'm guessing this is a disneyworld only thing right? I'm getting ready to move down south for school and would love it if dlr had something like this!

 

[glendalais]

i'm guessing this is a disneyworld only thing right? I'm getting ready to move down south for school and would love it if dlr had something like this!

DLR does offer a College Programme:

http://disney.go.com/disneycareers/disneycollegeprogram/dlr/index.html

However, if you're moving down here, it's just easier to hire into the resort normally.

http://www.disneyland.jobs/

 

[InventorsDaughter]

Hey guys, since we don't get into the waterparks for free I was wondering how much a season pass would be?

My friend said something about a discount season or maybe annual pass, anyone know if this exists or how much it would be?

Thanks!

 

[Berlioz70]

Hey guys, since we don't get into the waterparks for free I was wondering how much a season pass would be?

My friend said something about a discount season or maybe annual pass, anyone know if this exists or how much it would be?

Thanks!

We actually get in free to Blizzard Beach until Feb. 28th. Then next winter we'll get in free at Typhoon Lagoon - you could get a pass if you wanted... but I'd just wait until the free dates kick in!

 

[InventorsDaughter]

We actually get in free to Blizzard Beach until Feb. 28th. Then next winter we'll get in free at Typhoon Lagoon - you could get a pass if you wanted... but I'd just wait until the free dates kick in!

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