College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[meganDCP2010]

Yep, you have to wear professional clothing to class as well.

Thanks.

I read that we don't have to wear stockings with dresses / skirts anymore. Do you know any other changes they made to the professional clothing dress code?

 

[Berlioz70]

A lot of changes were made, but when you show up to Traditions they'll give you the most up to date Disney Look book. Other female changes included:

Professional Capris are allowed (no cargos, etc.).
Pantyhose are optional.
Shoes may be open toed with a sling back, but may not appear to be a sandal.
Tank tops are allowed, straps must be wider than 3 inches and in professional taste.

There were others, but those are the ones that affected my wardrobe so I remember them.

 

[graygables]

A lot of changes were made, but when you show up to Traditions they'll give you the most up to date Disney Look book. Other female changes included:

Professional Capris are allowed (no cargos, etc.).
Pantyhose are optional.
Shoes may be open toed with a sling back, but may not appear to be a sandal.
Tank tops are allowed, straps must be wider than 3 inches and in professional taste.

There were others, but those are the ones that affected my wardrobe so I remember them.

It should probably be noted that while the changes are welcomed by many, there are still many who are not happy about it. In my opinion, if you are going to a class or a meet & greet where you will be meeting Disney leadership/professionals, it is still better to err on the side of wardrobe caution and dress it up a bit with a suit or a nice dress. Think Sunday or wedding attendee clothes. The panty hose can still be nixed, but I would never go sleeveless or business capri-d to such a venue. JCPenney carries nice suit sets that are usually on sale http://www5.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.asp...294966473&Nao=0&PSO=0&CmCatId=external|71648; it's not a bad idea to have 2 of those. They are machine wash (I hang mine to dry, they look nicer longer). Yes, they may seem a bit odd to some of you, but hear me now and believe me later, you get more mileage looking professional and not "cute". Just sayin'.

I look at the changes as an aid to those who work outside in the heat and only do the capri or sleeveless thing when I'm in my regular (hot) work environment.

 

[BarbieGal457]

It should probably be noted that while the changes are welcomed by many, there are still many who are not happy about it. In my opinion, if you are going to a class or a meet & greet where you will be meeting Disney leadership/professionals, it is still better to err on the side of wardrobe caution and dress it up a bit with a suit or a nice dress. Think Sunday or wedding attendee clothes. The panty hose can still be nixed, but I would never go sleeveless or business capri-d to such a venue. JCPenney carries nice suit sets that are usually on sale http://www5.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.asp...294966473&Nao=0&PSO=0&CmCatId=external|71648; it's not a bad idea to have 2 of those. They are machine wash (I hang mine to dry, they look nicer longer). Yes, they may seem a bit odd to some of you, but hear me now and believe me later, you get more mileage looking professional and not "cute". Just sayin'.

I look at the changes as an aid to those who work outside in the heat and only do the capri or sleeveless thing when I'm in my regular (hot) work environment.

I second this. I may never have done the Disney CP, but I've done two internships with the Flyers from the NHL, and it was definitely better to err on the side of professionalism. I got plenty of suits from Penney's and they're great, and I got them on sale. I actually did get some very very fashionable Calvin Klein ones that got me compliments from all over the NHL! And I always just felt more professional and "grown up" in my suits, since I blended in with those that already made it! Graygables is 100% right when they say you get more mileage out of looking professional. You never know who you'll meet!

 

[SportsChick]

You can also get really nice suits at Ross, TJ Maxx and Marshall's. For some reason the suits at Penny's fit me horribly. I've had better luck with "name" brands that generally cost a small fortune. I've had really good luck at all three stores.

 

[POPchick10]

Well what if you wear a "costume" for your job do you still have to wear suits?? What do you wear suits for anyway??

 

[SportsChick]

You need business wear for Traditions as well as your first day of training. If you're taking Disney classes you either have to dress in your costume or business wear for those

 

[Itinkso]

You need business wear for Traditions as well as your first day of training. If you're taking Disney classes you either have to dress in your costume or business wear for those

My DD took skirts with dressy blouses for Traditions and her classes. As a Character Performer, she was told she needed to wear pants rather than skirts for her training session.

 

[POPchick10]

So for traditions and training can I wear a blouse and dress pants or does it actually have to be suit??

 

[SportsChick]

You don't have to wear a suit, but it needs to be business wear

 

[POPchick10]

You don't have to wear a suit, but it needs to be business wear

Alrighty thanks
Oh and one more thing. When I go to the college for the disney presentation should I dress up for that too? Im sorry all the jobs that I've had were very casual and laidback so Im new at this

 

[SweaterInJune]

Alrighty thanks
Oh and one more thing. When I go to the college for the disney presentation should I dress up for that too? Im sorry all the jobs that I've had were very casual and laidback so Im new at this

It doesn't hurt. I believe they are still doing phone interviews, exclusively. You'll see people show up looking like they crawled out of a dumpster at the presentations. It's frightening. Personally, I believe it's always good to put your best foot forward on everything you do. Dressing up a bit will never hurt...

 

[meganDCP2010]

A lot of changes were made, but when you show up to Traditions they'll give you the most up to date Disney Look book. Other female changes included:

Professional Capris are allowed (no cargos, etc.).
Pantyhose are optional.
Shoes may be open toed with a sling back, but may not appear to be a sandal.
Tank tops are allowed, straps must be wider than 3 inches and in professional taste.

There were others, but those are the ones that affected my wardrobe so I remember them.

Thanks.

 

[Pinkdisboards]

Let me clear this mind for me

So,,, we don't need to bring a jacket for the disney's requirement, "business style"?
If I don't need to, I am not willing to bring it.

 

[SportsChick]

It is not required. It looks good, but it is not required

 

[AliSW]

Ok so I'm bringing my car and I'm wondering if it's bad driving down there? Like if there are always tons of cars everywhere, if the roads are confusing.. and whether it's hard to find places/how far away are the parks from where you stay? I might get a gps before then but I don't know, plus I know you can't always rely on that haha.

 

[WDW_lover_in_SC]

Ok so I'm bringing my car and I'm wondering if it's bad driving down there? Like if there are always tons of cars everywhere, if the roads are confusing.. and whether it's hard to find places/how far away are the parks from where you stay? I might get a gps before then but I don't know, plus I know you can't always rely on that haha.

Get a GPS and don't drive on I4 at 5 if you can help it. I don't live there yet either but I was there in February and it's packed around 5 bumper to bumper for miles.

You can trust a GPS in a metropolitan area like Orlando and around Disney. It's small towns and back roads that mess with the GPS.

 

[glendalais]

Get a GPS and don't drive on I4 at 5 if you can help it. I don't live there yet either but I was there in February and it's packed around 5 bumper to bumper for miles.

You can trust a GPS in a metropolitan area like Orlando and around Disney. It's small towns and back roads that mess with the GPS.

Actually GPS units don't work very well on Disney Property either. They have most of the major roads, but it's more of an issue that the legal addresses for most WDW Facilities aren't actually where they're physically located (or are located in Backstage areas where you can't go).

Case in point, every so often GPS units will send someone towards Avenue of the Stars in Bay Lake. Problem with that is that Avenue of the Stars is a Backstage Road at Epcot, and isn't publically accessible.

 

[WDW_lover_in_SC]

Actually GPS units don't work very well on Disney Property either. They have most of the major roads, but it's more of an issue that the legal addresses for most WDW Facilities aren't actually where they're physically located (or are located in Backstage areas where you can't go).

Case in point, every so often GPS units will send someone towards Avenue of the Stars in Bay Lake. Problem with that is that Avenue of the Stars is a Backstage Road at Epcot, and isn't publically accessible.

Oh well thanks for that bit of info there. I used one when I was down and didn't have any problems. But its nice to know there are some roads to look out for.

 

[terminator2]

Does anyone know how employers look at this type of experience? No offense, but it seems like a cheap way for Disney to get some cheap labor.