College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[Pam N]

I'm even more excited about applying for Spring 2010 because my Facebook friend who has the same birthday as me is applying for SP2010 as well, and I really hope we both get in, because we can celebrate our birthdays in Walt Disney World and be roomies, so I'm only thinking positive now! Thanks for the pixie dust!

Hi Brittany! Im so sorry that you didnt get in this time around. But! I see that you are ok with it now because your Facebook friend is applying SP2010--so, I wish you all the best for 2010!!!!! ok, now, I sent you a boat load of pixie dust a few days ago and that didnt work-- so, Im sending you a Universe full of pixie dust for SP2010!!!!! Best of luck to you next time around!!!!!

 

[SpectroMagic125]

Hi Brittany! Im so sorry that you didnt get in this time around. But! I see that you are ok with it now because your Facebook friend is applying SP2010--so, I wish you all the best for 2010!!!!! ok, now, I sent you a boat load of pixie dust a few days ago and that didnt work-- so, Im sending you a Universe full of pixie dust for SP2010!!!!! Best of luck to you next time around!!!!!

Thank you very much Pam! I think I'll have a much better chance getting in the second time around. I know how the whole process goes, I learned so much from everyone here on the boards. My mom is actually really glad I didn't get accepted because she didn't want me to miss my sister's big birthday party and she didn't want me at Disney during tornado season, lol. I wish I could have met Tashi and everyone else that's going for FA/Fall, that's the only thing I'm upset about.

 

[Pam N]

Thank you very much Pam! I think I'll have a much better chance getting in the second time around. I know how the whole process goes, I learned so much from everyone here on the boards. My mom is actually really glad I didn't get accepted because she didn't want me to miss my sister's big birthday party and she didn't want me at Disney during tornado season, lol. I wish I could have met Tashi and everyone else that's going for FA/Fall, that's the only thing I'm upset about.

Brittany, I wish you and Tashi could have met,too. You've been so nice and so much fun to talk to. I hope you have a wonderful summer and enjoy your sisters b-day party! AND, Im sure both of us will be on these boards for a long time! I can keep you posted when I hear about Tashi's adventures! She also has a friend whose been accepted, and its always fun to have someone you know going the same time you are! So, just keep on saying your prayers every nite and before you know it, SP2010 will be here and you and your Facebook friend can re-apply! And just think, when its your turn to be there, Tashi will be home, and WISHING SHE was still there! I'll keep you posted as to how it all goes--our trip down-- what it was like the 1st day, etc., OK?!!!!!

 

[SpectroMagic125]

Brittany, I wish you and Tashi could have met,too. You've been so nice and so much fun to talk to. I hope you have a wonderful summer and enjoy your sisters b-day party! AND, Im sure both of us will be on these boards for a long time! I can keep you posted when I hear about Tashi's adventures! She also has a friend whose been accepted, and its always fun to have someone you know going the same time you are! So, just keep on saying your prayers every nite and before you know it, SP2010 will be here and you and your Facebook friend can re-apply! And just think, when its your turn to be there, Tashi will be home, and WISHING SHE was still there! I'll keep you posted as to how it all goes--our trip down-- what it was like the 1st day, etc., OK?!!!!!

I'm definitely planning on having a wonderful summer. Not so sure about having fun at my sis' party, but I'll make the best of it. And I'm not going anywhere, I'll still be on the boards, hopefully hearing EVERYTHING about the program, especially from people I've talked to like you and Tashi. She should definitely create a blog so I can read it. That would be fantastic!! I wish you and Tashi the best in her graduation and getting ready for this exciting time in such a short time!!

 

[Joanna71985]

Well my 5 dreams were a waste, cuz I just got rejected, but I feel totally fine about it. I'm going to apply for the Spring 2010, just like I originally plan. I believe it was meant for me to go in Spring 2010 and not miss my sister's big 18th birthday party in August. But as I said in another thread, thank you to everyone whose been so nice to me! I really appreciate it!

I'm so sorry.

 

[Tashiana T]

I'm definitely planning on having a wonderful summer. Not so sure about having fun at my sis' party, but I'll make the best of it. And I'm not going anywhere, I'll still be on the boards, hopefully hearing EVERYTHING about the program, especially from people I've talked to like you and Tashi. She should definitely create a blog so I can read it. That would be fantastic!! I wish you and Tashi the best in her graduation and getting ready for this exciting time in such a short time!!

Britt! im so sorry you didnt get in! but my mom and i will say our prayers that you get in for 2010. I know you will! its sad we didnt get a chance to meet, but i will be creating a blog about my journey and will always keep in contact on these boards too! have a great summer and we will def keep in touch!

 

[SpectroMagic125]

Britt! im so sorry you didnt get in! but my mom and i will say our prayers that you get in for 2010. I know you will! its sad we didnt get a chance to meet, but i will be creating a blog about my journey and will always keep in contact on these boards too! have a great summer and we will def keep in touch!

That's great!! I'll most definitely will be looking forward to reading your blog!! You're gonna have a blast, and that's a fact! I might be going to Disney World sometime during the summer, so that makes me excited!! And thank you for the prayers, I'll definitely need them!

 

[hopi366]

Hi there. i just recieved an offer from the college program to be a charater performer at WDW. I was wondering what the next steps are and is there any way to know now which character i will be. they took my picture at the audition and told me that i was being considered for prince charming. Do they say that to everyone just to get them hooked in? What are the best characters to be/worst? I'm almost doen with college and am looking to start a career in the entertaiment industry, so Disney seems like a great start. What are people's thoughts on this. Should i try and go to Dsney Land out in California instead?

Thanks!

 

[Joanna71985]

Hi there. i just recieved an offer from the college program to be a charater performer at WDW. I was wondering what the next steps are and is there any way to know now which character i will be. they took my picture at the audition and told me that i was being considered for prince charming. Do they say that to everyone just to get them hooked in? What are the best characters to be/worst? I'm almost doen with college and am looking to start a career in the entertaiment industry, so Disney seems like a great start. What are people's thoughts on this. Should i try and go to Dsney Land out in California instead?

Thanks!

Congrats, and welcome to the DIS!

You should receive the letter soon (this will allow you to log on and officially accept the offer, and pick the check-in date). Also, you will find out all the characters you will be "friends" with during training.

As for face, I'm not too sure on how that works. I guess it depends on what needs they have for people to be trained (but I'm not positive). Hopefully someone who knows more will come along.

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

Hi there. i just recieved an offer from the college program to be a charater performer at WDW. I was wondering what the next steps are and is there any way to know now which character i will be. they took my picture at the audition and told me that i was being considered for prince charming. Do they say that to everyone just to get them hooked in? What are the best characters to be/worst? I'm almost doen with college and am looking to start a career in the entertaiment industry, so Disney seems like a great start. What are people's thoughts on this. Should i try and go to Dsney Land out in California instead?

Thanks!

They definitely don't tell everyone that they're being considered for face. Face is a very lucky thing to be considered for! If you've already been accepted for WDW, why would you want to go to Disneyland instead? I think you should do it!!

 

[Invisible_ears_82389]

Hi!

So I'm posting this on behalf of my friend who doesn't have an account here. We did the program together in fall of 2008.

She got termed in November. She called out personal one day and didn't realize you couldn't use your Disney ID if you used a "personal day".

She had never had a reprimand before or anything, tons of Fanatic cards... but somehow management found out about this.. and even though she honestly didn't know the policy she ended up getting termed over this.

She really wants to go back with me next school year to do the program again. What would her rehire status be? What are the odds they'll take her back? Any advice??

 

[Goofster18]

umm i have heard that this is not a good thing. First, it really stinks she got termed!!! But it is reality that if you call in, then you just shouldn't use your ID. But that's just a thing with Disney, and they don't mess with CPs. Soooo easy to replace. On the part of getting rehired, I have heard a termination means you don't or it is very hard to get rehired. They will ask about it on an interview if she does reapply. This is just what I hear. Actually, I'm very concerned about this. People have trouble or a bad day, and Disney is my dream but I'm worried about a term or something, horror stories I've heard and knowing I'm ssooo lost sometimes!!! GAH!!!! I hope she has a chance though.....Sorry I don't know more!!!
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

 

[piratechick]

Hi!

So I'm posting this on behalf of my friend who doesn't have an account here. We did the program together in fall of 2008.

She got termed in November. She called out personal one day and didn't realize you couldn't use your Disney ID if you used a "personal day".

She had never had a reprimand before or anything, tons of Fanatic cards... but somehow management found out about this.. and even though she honestly didn't know the policy she ended up getting termed over this.

She really wants to go back with me next school year to do the program again. What would her rehire status be? What are the odds they'll take her back? Any advice??

I asked my manager in my last program the same thing and she said people who were termed from Disney are automatically put on the No Rehire List. She can try, but I'm sorry to sound so harsh, she will most likely be rejected. I know a few people who tried to apply again who was termed from the last program and they were all rejected. That is why you have to be very careful in what you do at Disney and make sure anything you do is okay with them.

 

[Goofster18]

Is anyone else having second thoughts, stressing out, worried about getting termed or scared from all the horror stories of people getting termed for just doing their job, or just scared in general?!! Or am I just going crazy for nothing??!!!
(worriedly...) Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

 

[Joanna71985]

Is anyone else having second thoughts, stressing out, worried about getting termed or scared from all the horror stories of people getting termed for just doing their job, or just scared in general?!! Or am I just going crazy for nothing??!!!
(worriedly...) Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

I wouldn't worry. As long as you are on time and do your job right, you will be fine.

 

[magickqueen]

I wouldn't worry. As long as you are on time and do your job right, you will be fine.

Yup yup. I totally agree with this.

 

[Berlioz70]

I do not know of anyone who got termed for doing their job. The terms I know come from someone over 21 being around drinkers under 21 or security problems. I know of someone termed from QSFB because she was eating the fries... or someone else because they constantly called in or arrived late. But if you do your job CORRECTLY you'll be fine!!

 

[BabyPiglet]

Is anyone else having second thoughts, stressing out, worried about getting termed or scared from all the horror stories of people getting termed for just doing their job, or just scared in general?!! Or am I just going crazy for nothing??!!!
(worriedly...) Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

Don't worry! Just try your hardest, make the best out of everything, and just enjoy yourself. I'm sure you'll do fine!

I know a lot of people get termed because they go down there thinking it's one constant vacation/party. As long as you know you'll have to work very hard and tiring hours, and have a realistic view of everything, I'm sure you'll be fine.

 

[OnoGrinds]

hey all...Tell me about the recreation role. I just accepted my invitation to become one. I have heard some positive and negative things about the role. It was my first choice because of my work, and college experience. Any insight would be awesome!!!

 

[jessicaromo273]

Hi there. i just recieved an offer from the college program to be a charater performer at WDW. I was wondering what the next steps are and is there any way to know now which character i will be. they took my picture at the audition and told me that i was being considered for prince charming. Do they say that to everyone just to get them hooked in? What are the best characters to be/worst? I'm almost doen with college and am looking to start a career in the entertaiment industry, so Disney seems like a great start. What are people's thoughts on this. Should i try and go to Dsney Land out in California instead?

Thanks!

whoa, thats awesome! you should stick to WDW. If you already got an offer? Why not??! This is a great opportunity for you, and I am so sure that they do not just offer anyone to be a character performer. Good luck with that & Let us know how it goes!