College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[sneekypeeks]

Yeah Vick, just explain it. I am sure they can edit your app.

 

[Maleachika]

I have a couple of questions on signing up for next summer and what it's like and what to expect... could you help me with this... or tell me somewhere I could find out?
thanks!

 

[Toffy]

I messed up on my application! It said school start date & expected graduation date...I read it and automatically assumed that the "start date" was when I started this semester...so I put Sept 2009 and graduate Dec 2009! Looking over my application again after I already submitted it I realized that they were PROBABLY asking when I started college which was Sept 2007! I have my phone interview tomorrow, can I just tell them on the phone or will this ruin my chances of being accepted?

Oh yeah, just tell 'em, or even just call the main office to fix it, they're loose with this sorta thing, happens all the time

 

[sneekypeeks]

I have a couple of questions on signing up for next summer and what it's like and what to expect... could you help me with this... or tell me somewhere I could find out?
thanks!

wdwcollegeprogram.com

 

[Toffy]

Two questions...

1. Is the CP office open on Saturdays and Sundays?

2. Can Disney Gift Cards be used at the company stores like property control etc?

 

[QueenofPrideRock]

Does anyone have experience in the Hopper role? If so, what was it like?

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

Official differences between Chatham and Vista?

I've heard it both ways: Is Vista the only complex with a hot tub and is it best not to go in it?

Chatham apartments are larger than Vista apartments, correct?

And with the Vista renovations, are they about the same in 'niceness' at this point?

Also- Do the pools have restrictive hours?

Thanks!

 

[Reinhart_x]

Official differences between Chatham and Vista?

I've heard it both ways: Is Vista the only complex with a hot tub and is it best not to go in it?

Chatham apartments are larger than Vista apartments, correct?

And with the Vista renovations, are they about the same in 'niceness' at this point?

Also- Do the pools have restrictive hours?

Thanks!

Oh boy, good ol' Vista Lay *cough* I mean Vista Way...

Well, haven't been there since '07 but Chatham's apartments were definitely nice than the ones at Vista Way. However, I will say that I stayed in Vista Way and visited some people in Chatham and I liked Vista Way better. I don't know why, it just felt less cramped there or something, that and I liked the location better. Oh and we had ducks in little ponds that ate out of your hands! Although Chatham did have the movie nights...and the occasional pool party...and they are right across from where the graduation party is.


Hehe, I'm pretty sure VW has the only hot tub and yes, don't go in it. I did it once...Protip, don't let girls talk you into things just cause they are nice and pretty. Trust me, you'll hear the stories, haha.

Also, I know that the pools at VW closed at 1 am. Kind of a buzz kill but eh, you found stuff to do after that so it was alright.

 

[mdewater]

Hi everyone!

I'm planning on applying for the Fall Advantage 2010 program, and I have one MAJOR question. (Sorry if this has already been asked, going through 85 pages is a bit overwhelming haha)

What I would really like to do during the program would be to work at The Magic of Disney Animation attraction, teaching guests how to draw Disney characters. I know for certain that they do allow CPers to do this, because the guy running it last time I went to Disney World was there during his CP. My question is, does anyone know how to go about doing that?? I would assume that applying for attractions wouldn't do it, since obviously not just anyone can be up there drawing the characters. I'm confident that my drawing abilities are strong enough to do the job, but how do I get there??

Thanks for any help!

 

[glendalais]

Hi everyone!

I'm planning on applying for the Fall Advantage 2010 program, and I have one MAJOR question. (Sorry if this has already been asked, going through 85 pages is a bit overwhelming haha)

What I would really like to do during the program would be to work at The Magic of Disney Animation attraction, teaching guests how to draw Disney characters. I know for certain that they do allow CPers to do this, because the guy running it last time I went to Disney World was there during his CP. My question is, does anyone know how to go about doing that?? I would assume that applying for attractions wouldn't do it, since obviously not just anyone can be up there drawing the characters. I'm confident that my drawing abilities are strong enough to do the job, but how do I get there??

Thanks for any help!

That particular position falls under the "Academy Artist" Job Classification, per the Service Trades Council Union Collective Bargaining Agreement. Cast Members in this role are part of the Attractions Line of Business within the Park Operations division.

As I understand it, that Job Classification is completely staffed by Full Time Cast Members, and has only about 15 Cast Members in total. It most certainly isn't open to College & International Program Participants, save perhaps by special arrangement with Area Management or as a rare happenstance.

Not every Walt Disney World Resort Cast Member wearing a Nametag with a University is a College & International Program Participant. Many Participants do keep their same school-based nametag after they have converted to General Employment roles with the company. In addition, Cast Members who have forgotten their Nametags for the day may be issued temporary ones - including ones with school names on them - for use.

Perhaps you could inquire with Walt Disney World Resort College Recruiting, but I just don't see it happening.

 

[mdewater]

That particular position falls under the "Academy Artist" Job Classification, per the Service Trades Council Union Collective Bargaining Agreement. Cast Members in this role are part of the Attractions Line of Business within the Park Operations division.

As I understand it, that Job Classification is completely staffed by Full Time Cast Members, and has only about 15 Cast Members in total. It most certainly isn't open to College & International Program Participants, save perhaps by special arrangement with Area Management or as a rare happenstance.

Not every Walt Disney World Resort Cast Member wearing a Nametag with a University is a College & International Program Participant. Many Participants do keep their same school-based nametag after they have converted to General Employment roles with the company. In addition, Cast Members who have forgotten their Nametags for the day may be issued temporary ones - including ones with school names on them - for use.

Perhaps you could inquire with Walt Disney World Resort College Recruiting, but I just don't see it happening.

I understand that not everyone wearing a name tag is doing the College Program... I actually talked to the kid when I was down there and he told me personally that he was down there for a semester on the college program. He had brought his portfolio with him, showed his manager, and he was transferred there after doing a few months of work in merchandising.
So it DOES happen. Maybe not often, but it does happen. I just need to know how. Obviously I'm already planning on bringing my portfolio and attempting to do the same thing he did, but any more concrete advice would be great.

 

[khancock]

So it DOES happen. Maybe not often, but it does happen. I just need to know how. Obviously I'm already planning on bringing my portfolio and attempting to do the same thing he did, but any more concrete advice would be great.

I don't think you are going to find a good answer here and probably should ask Disney directly. Sounds like in the situation that you encountered it is definately more the exception than rule and that individual may have just been at the right place at the right time and asked the right person.

Like he may have been in merchandise at DisneyQuest already which would have put him in a relatively small environment where the managers of different positions would know each other.

assuming what glendalais stated is accurate. an attractions cp cast member at DisneyQuest could potentially be trained in that position. my guess is if that position is part of the seniority schedule bids, then it would be unlikely that a cp would work it, but not impossible.

it is rare for a cp to change roles altogether, but it does happen and you probably came across one of those instances. just don't think it happens all of the time and don't plan on it happening should you get offered.

 

[rsolson]

So I just had my phone interview for the Disney college program, and it ony lasted about 10 minutes!! This is troubling because the website said the interviews are supposed to last between 20-30 minutes. Is this a bad sign?

Also, are they more likely to accept juniors or seniors in college as opposed to freshman? I am in my first semester as a college freshman, and was just wondering if that puts me at a disadvantage.

 

[DOasDREAMERSdo]

So I just had my phone interview for the Disney college program, and it ony lasted about 10 minutes!! This is troubling because the website said the interviews are supposed to last between 20-30 minutes. Is this a bad sign?

Also, are they more likely to accept juniors or seniors in college as opposed to freshman? I am in my first semester as a college freshman, and was just wondering if that puts me at a disadvantage.

Many of us who had shorter interview times were accepted, so it isn't necessarily a bad thing! Don't worry about a short interview time...it seems as though a big majority of people who applied for Spring had shorter interviews.

And about they juniors/seniors vs. freshman thing, I don't think they really have a preference! I know of people who have done it their freshman, sophomore, junior and senior year as well as after graduation!

Good luck, and I hope you hear soon!

 

[rsolson]

Thank you so much for that feedback!!

 

[teamlouise]

I have a question about housing at the Disneyland program...

I'm hoping to get into the Fall '10 program after applying in the spring of my senior year. As a non-traditional student of sorts, could I get my own apartment outside of the college program? I read something about an appealing to a committee for permission -- is it likely that I'd be excused? My beau/roommate is thinking about moving to CA with me if I got accepted and it'd be easiest/cheapest if we could split the rent at someplace private nearby.

Thanks for any help you have with these questions!

 

[Pecobill]

I have a question about housing at the Disneyland program...

I'm hoping to get into the Fall '10 program after applying in the spring of my senior year. As a non-traditional student of sorts, could I get my own apartment outside of the college program? I read something about an appealing to a committee for permission -- is it likely that I'd be excused? My beau/roommate is thinking about moving to CA with me if I got accepted and it'd be easiest/cheapest if we could split the rent at someplace private nearby.

Thanks for any help you have with these questions!

DL doesnt have housing for the CP from what I've heard so your going to have to get an apartment.

 

[teamlouise]

DL doesnt have housing for the CP from what I've heard so your going to have to get an apartment.

Oh! Excellent. I guess that works out perfectly then. Thanks!

 

[Elenadc]

When I applied for the DLR program in Spring they had housing, but it's not required like it is for WDW.

 

[teamlouise]

When I applied for the DLR program in Spring they had housing, but it's not required like it is for WDW.

Thank you! I went back and see that they have housing options listed on the Disneyland CP website, I thought maybe after Pecobill's reply that I'd just gotten the program confused with WDW -- but it's good to know it's not required!