College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[Berlioz70]

The reason for the background check typically will affect your role not if you get into the program.

Lets say you were convicted of money theft, you could still be placed in the program based on your interview, but they probably wouldn't put you in merchandise.

My understanding is that the background check isn't actually run until you arrive and they get your fingerprints.

 

[sneekypeeks]

Berli, do you use yahoo or skype messenger? I tried to send a pm, but I can't till I get 10 posts. Post 1 down!

Thanks =)

 

[Joanna71985]

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!

Awsome! Hopefully you will hear back soon.

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?

CPs can work KS. As for you getting it, you would have to get attractions first. Then you could put in a request with your recruiter (no guarantees, but it doesn't hurt to ask).

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.

Yes. The last CP auditions are in April.

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

Yes. You can apply again to do the CP, should you not make it this semester.

 

[graygables]

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?

My 20yo did BBB on her CP extension and stayed on seasonal. She LOVED it! She had some hair experience (2 little sisters), but it was more personality for her, I think. She left this year to go over to Kim Possible opening team. She still misses the Boutique, though.

 

[Jelliebean]

My 20yo did BBB on her CP extension and stayed on seasonal. She LOVED it! She had some hair experience (2 little sisters), but it was more personality for her, I think. She left this year to go over to Kim Possible opening team. She still misses the Boutique, though.

Oh really? Yeah.. That's the position I really want. I have hair experience (always doing the kids hair at work.. and they're 2-4, so very squirmy, ha ha).. plus I just love kids. Thanks for letting me know about your daughter! It's nice to hear about someone else who has done it

Awsome! Hopefully you will hear back soon.

Thanks Joanna! I hope so as well (Also, I see it's been said before.. but you just seem so nice and are so helpful to everyone around here.. You rock!)

 

[Joanna71985]

Thanks Joanna! I hope so as well (Also, I see it's been said before.. but you just seem so nice and are so helpful to everyone around here.. You rock!)

You're welcome.

 

[MBinTN]

I emailed my rep last Wednesday, and have not heard back, so I've decided to ask my question here.
I got accepted for Fall in Housekeeping. I am trying to decide my arrival date. I am registered for the Disneyland Half Marathon, which is Labor Day weekend (Sept 6th-ish). I really want to go, but am afraid how it will look to ask off from work in the first few weeks. I will only need that Sat and Sun off. I'm thinking to check in on the first available date, so that I can hopefully be done with training and can get back to work when I return.
So, does anyone think that it will possible to get a weekend off in the first few weeks of the program?

 

[JonnyJ18]

The reason for the background check typically will affect your role not if you get into the program.

Lets say you were convicted of money theft, you could still be placed in the program based on your interview, but they probably wouldn't put you in merchandise.

My understanding is that the background check isn't actually run until you arrive and they get your fingerprints.

Yeah that makes sense thanks for ur input! I'm so juiced to hear if I made it I just hope me being a dummy and buying some beer four years ago doesn't come back to haunt me

 

[disneydiva0729]

Hi everyone, I'm new here and have a couple of questions (sorry if they've already been answered somewhere in the past). I want to take part in the CP more then anything (thats actually why I enrolled in college ) and I was wondering, I know Disney has housing but is it possible not to stay in the Disney housing, like to get an apartment in Orlando and drive to work every morning?? Also, I noticed some people participated in the program multiple times, how do you work your school schedule and your Disney schedule? Last question, I promise, how often do you get offered a job with Disney upon completion of the CP?? Thanks so much in advance!!

 

[PrincessJordynx]

Hi everyone, I'm new here and have a couple of questions (sorry if they've already been answered somewhere in the past). I want to take part in the CP more then anything (thats actually why I enrolled in college ) and I was wondering, I know Disney has housing but is it possible not to stay in the Disney housing, like to get an apartment in Orlando and drive to work every morning?? Also, I noticed some people participated in the program multiple times, how do you work your school schedule and your Disney schedule? Last question, I promise, how often do you get offered a job with Disney upon completion of the CP?? Thanks so much in advance!!

well i can answer you first question about the apartments...you pretty much are stuck in the complexes...unless you have a spouse or immedate fam living close to the park you are staying there. and even then you have to go through an appeal process to get there.

 

[Jelliebean]

Do the apartments have air conditioning? I don't think I've read about that either way anywhere.

 

[khancock]

Do the apartments have air conditioning?

Yes. And what temp the thermostat should be set at should be one of the first things decided upon by the roommates.

 

[Jelliebean]

Yes. And what temp the thermostat should be set at should be one of the first things decided upon by the roommates.

Is that sometimes a problem? I figured they had to have air, but you never know so I wanted to ask to be sure. I think I would probably die there if I worked outside all day and came "home" and it was 13,000 degrees in my room.

 

[khancock]

Is that sometimes a problem?

it could be. im from the mindset that if you are cold, it is easy to add another blanket of a sweatshirt to warm up, but if you are hot, and have removed as many layers as it would be respectfully possible (meaning the next options are to be in your underwear or naked), then there isn't much more to do. you will still be hot.
our apartment faced west and had huge windows with the vaulted ceilings. the place was like a greenhouse in the afternoons. one of my roommates decided to either turn the AC off or set it at like 80. while 80 is cooler than 95, it is still uncomfortably warm to me. we eventually got in agreement to keep it at 75. I would have still liked it cooler, but i tolerated 75.

lot of things about living in the apts with people from all over the country and with different living "habits" is compromise. thermostat may be one of the easiest to tackle early on and could lay the foundation to easily take care of more difficult things if they come up down the road.

 

[kmg148]

I emailed my rep last Wednesday, and have not heard back, so I've decided to ask my question here.
I got accepted for Fall in Housekeeping. I am trying to decide my arrival date. I am registered for the Disneyland Half Marathon, which is Labor Day weekend (Sept 6th-ish). I really want to go, but am afraid how it will look to ask off from work in the first few weeks. I will only need that Sat and Sun off. I'm thinking to check in on the first available date, so that I can hopefully be done with training and can get back to work when I return.
So, does anyone think that it will possible to get a weekend off in the first few weeks of the program?

It may or may not be possible. Are you doing the DL CP? It would definitely be something I would talk to your work location about as soon as you start your training. I had a study tour I HAD to go on for school and I was able to get 6 days off within the first 3 weeks of my program. Usually, the schedule is done the week before, so as long as you catch them it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[jusTine87]

I know that there is no bus stop in Patterson, but exactly how far is that walk to catch the bus? I've heard .5 mile, and only a few blocks. Also, are they planning on adding a bus stop at Patterson?

 

[Joanna71985]

I know that there is no bus stop in Patterson, but exactly how far is that walk to catch the bus? I've heard .5 mile, and only a few blocks. Also, are they planning on adding a bus stop at Patterson?

From the front of Patterson, the walk to the bus stop is about 2-3 minutes (longer if you live in the back). I don't believe there are plans to add a bus stop at Patterson.

 

[Scully12]

well i can answer you first question about the apartments...you pretty much are stuck in the complexes...unless you have a spouse or immedate fam living close to the park you are staying there. and even then you have to go through an appeal process to get there.

You are not stuck in CP housing. 5 of the people I worked with moved out of CP housing after a month because they just didn't fee like it. They all moved into an apartment together off property.

 

[PrincessJordynx]

You are not stuck in CP housing. 5 of the people I worked with moved out of CP housing after a month because they just didn't fee like it. They all moved into an apartment together off property.

well im not sure how they did it. b/c last i heard you had to be with a spouse or family and you had to show documented proof. they arent just gunna let ppl up and leave cuz they feel like it.

 

[Berlioz70]

You can move out of the complexes by going through the appeal board. I'm married and had to go through the process, but it was pretty easy for me... for others they have to defend their reason for moving off site.