College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[alindaloo]

Hey goofster,

Are you going to audition? If so, when and where?
Welcome to the forum! I don't post much, but I love reading them. It has been so helpful! Is your interview tonight (Friday?)

 

[Joanna71985]

do you know what/which characters have attendents?

Yes I do. Every character that comes out to meet will have an attendant with them. However, with the P&P parties canceled for the near future (and Captain Jack only came out to meet during the P&P), he now is only in his little show (and that doesn't require a character attendant).

 

[graygables]

Yes I do. Every character that comes out to meet will have an attendant with them. However, with the P&P parties canceled for the near future (and Captain Jack only came out to meet during the P&P), he now is only in his little show (and that doesn't require a character attendant).

From what I've heard, the show is no more and there isn't anymore Captain Jack.

 

[Berlioz70]

Captain Jack still does his show... just the Pirates and Princess Parties have been canceled this year.

 

[Goofster18]

alindaloo,
Yea I'm going to the rochester audition, which is the closest altho i wish they still had boston one, that would have been sssoooooo much easier then 8 hours of driving, but i gotta at least try to do my best an audition!! Yup, tonite, friday at 820pm. im still looking for any idea as to why the characters don't talk at meet and greets I have a few ideas but if anyone answered this question before 820 tonite, that would be helpful. ill b posting questions and what i had to talk about after my interview!!
sadly, my mom never let me do a pirate party(for some reason she felt 18 was too old.....lol) so I'm sad to miss "witty jack sparrow"!!! But I think i can manage to live, we shall see hahahaha. HAVE A MAGICAL DAY!!!!
Goofster

 

[Berlioz70]

\im still looking for any idea as to why the characters don't talk at meet and greets I have a few ideas but if anyone answered this question before 820 tonite, that would be helpful.

If you're asked that question as a cast member then a popular response is to say that they are saving their voice for the show or parade that day.

I'm not sure what the correct response would be for characters not in performances.

 

[Goofster18]

Thanks that was kind of what I was thinking along the lines of, because I figured saying anything like oh it's fake probably would be problem. I mean, fake? Nothing is fake at Disney it's all real and that's why it's so magical!! Ignore my crazy moment of hysteria, fake, sheesh I can't believe I even though that! MY MISTAKE!!!
Have a Magical Day!!
Goofster

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

I think Joanna said this one a while back, but you could say that Mickey does talk but he only speaks Mouse so either you wouldnt understand him so he doesnt talk or you couldn't hear him because he's so quiet.

 

[MaryPoppins86]

Marypoppins8, thanx!! and yes, he said if you can see yourself doing the job for 6-8 months, then check it off. but if you can't see yourself there then don't. that ends up being sad and crudy for you, then your higher ups and friends, then if you try to switch it causes hassles, you dont want to be a problem or terminate yourself, and being sad or upset at disney isn't acceptable, everyone's alway sooo smiley lol!! But I would think it would just be obvious that checking off only 1 or 2 things would make it very tough to get a job, especially at disney with 7000 other CPs applying for like 6-8 or all of the other checklist role options!!!
Goofster18

yeah i know what you mean. most of the roles i have chosing so far are things i've had experience doing them. a few from the role checklist i can do but not qulified to do them at disney: the culinary roles. i went to a vocational school for cooking and stuff and i almost went to college for that too but then opt out of it. now i sort of regret it. i had the application filled out and everything.

Yes I do. Every character that comes out to meet will have an attendant with them. However, with the P&P parties canceled for the near future (and Captain Jack only came out to meet during the P&P), he now is only in his little show (and that doesn't require a character attendant).

that's cool. i never knew that. now that i come to think of it, the only times i ever saw an attendant was during a meet 'n greets but never at a restaurant.

 

[Joanna71985]

that's cool. i never knew that. now that i come to think of it, the only times i ever saw an attendant was during a meet 'n greets but never at a restaurant.

There are character attendants at dining too. You may not see them because the restaurants are so big. But they are there (there has to be an attendant wherever there is a character). I've done dining a few times. I've worked in the Crystal Palace, Play and Dine, the restaurant in Norway at Epcot, and Mickey's Backyard BBQ.

 

[MaryPoppins86]

There are character attendants at dining too. You may not see them because the restaurants are so big. But they are there (there has to be an attendant wherever there is a character). I've done dining a few times. I've worked in the Crystal Palace, Play and Dine, the restaurant in Norway at Epcot, and Mickey's Backyard BBQ.

hahaha, maybe i really have been to busy munching on my food to noitice.

 

[actingafool21]

I have been trying to find heights for MALE face performers!!! Can someone please help?!?!?!

 

[Jelliebean]

I just had my interview for FA 2009! I hope I get in, it sounds like an amazing experience. Anyway, I look forward to talk with y'all!

 

[Wiisa]

I have been trying to find heights for MALE face performers!!! Can someone please help?!?!?!

I'm so sorry actingfool, I couldn't find anything specific but these people on these boards may be able to help you-
http://www.visionsfantastic.com/forum/f52/character-height-requirements-2494/

I just had my interview for FA 2009! I hope I get in, it sounds like an amazing experience. Anyway, I look forward to talk with y'all!

Welcome Jellie! Congrats, and which roles did you apply for?




Now, Id like to see if anyone knows anything or anyone was cast as a driver for the Kilamanjaro Safari ride. I watched a special on Animal Kingdom last night, and I am in love. Not in my wildest dreams would I be doing a job that amazing on the college program! I am so sad I didn't mention i specifically in my phone interview, what do you think the chances of me bugging my recruiter enough to put me there? There are so many roles for attractions, the chances are SO SLIM but I mean, they run 42 trucks on the 2-mile track so maybe a lot of CPs go? Or possibly full-timers since it is so cool?

Any ideas?

Thanks! Still waiting...by the way. At least I can rest on a Sunday and not think Is It Here Yet?

 

[Wiisa]

So, as far as auditions, are they done after April? I keep checking the site and they add a few here and there, but what is too late? I wonder if they will ever come to Denver.

 

[JonnyJ18]

hi everyone! I just had my interviewsnd felt it went pretty well. The only that I am concern about is they four years ago I was charged with. A class c misdameanor for purchasing alcohol underage.I went to court and the judge gave me deffered disposition which is if I stayed out of trouble for sixonths it would be erased. On the app and interview I stated I had been charged with a misdameanor and told my story cause I know that police records are never erased and the FBI does the check. So I would like to know if this is a deal breaker or what? By the way I checked lifeguard recreatin and transportation for roles. I have five years lifeguarding at the beach at seaside park nj and a vaild boaters liscence and a love for Disney so I feel I'm perfect for those roles. Any advice would be helpful thanks!!!

 

[Wiisa]

IF your charge was deferred/erased, that means you were not 'charged' per-say...with this crime. Therefore, you shouldn't have to say you were charged with anything. You should call and get free legal advice because I am 99% sure that is true as I have a lot of friends with pety charges like MIP from unaderage drinking tickets. Just wanted to let you know for future interviews!

But what's done is done, and I think since it was not a felony you will be OK. I actually haven't even read anything about their policies on felonies...but good luck! I wouldn't worry too much...

 

[Jelliebean]

Welcome Jellie! Congrats, and which roles did you apply for?

Thanks I applied for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Attractions, Hospitality annd... 2 more I forget off hand. I've not really seen anybody talking about BBB, has anybody worked there? I picked that one because I work at a daycare now (love kids!) and do all the little girls hair every day. Ha ha, I dunno, it seemed like a good fit to me.

You can apply more than once, right? If I were to not get in this semester, I could try again, yeah?

 

[PrincessJordynx]

Thanks I applied for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Attractions, Hospitality annd... 2 more I forget off hand. I've not really seen anybody talking about BBB, has anybody worked there? I picked that one because I work at a daycare now (love kids!) and do all the little girls hair every day. Ha ha, I dunno, it seemed like a good fit to me.

You can apply more than once, right? If I were to not get in this semester, I could try again, yeah?

not alot of people talk about it b/c not alot of ppl get it haha its a pretty selective role. Some ppl were told during interviews they need salon experience, while some people have gotten in w/o it.

and yes deffinately apply again =]

 

[JonnyJ18]

IF your charge was deferred/erased, that means you were not 'charged' per-say...with this crime. Therefore, you shouldn't have to say you were charged with anything. You should call and get free legal advice because I am 99% sure that is true as I have a lot of friends with pety charges like MIP from unaderage drinking tickets. Just wanted to let you know for future interviews!

But what's done is done, and I think since it was not a felony you will be OK. I actually haven't even read anything about their policies on felonies...but good luck! I wouldn't worry too much...

Thanks for the advice I probably should of asked a lawyer about how extensive the FBI background check is because the website said even if ur record hasvbeenerased to mention it but whatever well see in three to five weeks I'm super pumped to see if I get it cause it sounds like a life changing experience