College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[WDW_lover_in_SC]

Does anyone know when CPers find out what color work shoe to get? For QSFB. Will we find out during Check-in or Traditions?

I believe you will find out your location during check in. If thats the case you can ask on here or on facebook. I'm sure there will be other or former CPs in your work location.

 

[Berlioz70]

Does anyone know when CPers find out what color work shoe to get? For QSFB. Will we find out during Check-in or Traditions?

You'll find out during your first day of training (this does not include Traditions). You will get your general area during check-in, but some areas wear different colors depending on the specific location.

 

[Hannah831]

Hi all! I'm new here, but I've read a ton of the posts, as I am preparing myself for the Spring 2011 CP application!

When it says that you can get 3 people in for 6 days, does that mean three different people total? Or is that 3 people at a time. Say, for example, I want to get 3 family members in for 3 days, and then 3 friends in for 3 days a month or two later; does that count?

Thanks! I love reading everything you guys have to offer!

 

[WDW_lover_in_SC]

Hi all! I'm new here, but I've read a ton of the posts, as I am preparing myself for the Spring 2011 CP application!

When it says that you can get 3 people in for 6 days, does that mean three different people total? Or is that 3 people at a time. Say, for example, I want to get 3 family members in for 3 days, and then 3 friends in for 3 days a month or two later; does that count?

Thanks! I love reading everything you guys have to offer!

From my understanding it's 3 different people 6 times or they could be the same people Disney doesn't care you just have the ability to get 3 people in 6 times.

 

[meganDCP2010]

Hi all! I'm new here, but I've read a ton of the posts, as I am preparing myself for the Spring 2011 CP application!

When it says that you can get 3 people in for 6 days, does that mean three different people total? Or is that 3 people at a time. Say, for example, I want to get 3 family members in for 3 days, and then 3 friends in for 3 days a month or two later; does that count?

Thanks! I love reading everything you guys have to offer!

From my understanding it's 3 different people 6 times or they could be the same people Disney doesn't care you just have the ability to get 3 people in 6 times.

You can let 3 people in 6 times a year as long as they're not blackout dates. Blackout dates are during the peak season, and Disney doesn't want people to get in for free during those dates.

 

[Sarahsaurus]

This may be a silly question but I'm a bit confused about Disney's rules for long hair. On the website it says "Hair below shoulder length should be confined if it falls forward over the face while working." Does that mean if I have medium-length hair that I always have to keep it held back while at work? Even on check-in day? Would a headband suffice, or do I need to put in a ponytail?

Another question I had, also hair-related , is I remember reading somewhere that you have to keep your hair in a bun in QSFB. Is that true?

 

[Hannah831]

Also related to hair, is it acceptable for females to have really short hair, for example, a pixie cut? My hair is not currently that short, but if I get accepted for the spring, I definitely want to cut it short to reduce heat from excess hair..

 

[ZeroToHero]

Also related to hair, is it acceptable for females to have really short hair, for example, a pixie cut? My hair is not currently that short, but if I get accepted for the spring, I definitely want to cut it short to reduce heat from excess hair..

Pixie cut should be fine. Mohawk or shaved/buzzed head is too extreme. I'm getting a pixie cut this Saturday (it's the only way I get my hair done), and I check in in a few weeks... I've seen other CMs have pixie cuts (although they were older women) - just don't go too choppy with it, and it should be okay - keep it classic.

 

[meganDCP2010]

This may be a silly question but I'm a bit confused about Disney's rules for long hair. On the website it says "Hair below shoulder length should be confined if it falls forward over the face while working." Does that mean if I have medium-length hair that I always have to keep it held back while at work? Even on check-in day? Would a headband suffice, or do I need to put in a ponytail?

Another question I had, also hair-related , is I remember reading somewhere that you have to keep your hair in a bun in QSFB. Is that true?

I think you'd be fine wearing your hair down on check in day, but yes, you have to keep your hair confined when you're working. I'm pretty sure you need to put it in a pony tail.

I don't know about the bun thing, but I wouldn't be surprised.

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

This may be a silly question but I'm a bit confused about Disney's rules for long hair. On the website it says "Hair below shoulder length should be confined if it falls forward over the face while working." Does that mean if I have medium-length hair that I always have to keep it held back while at work? Even on check-in day? Would a headband suffice, or do I need to put in a ponytail?

Another question I had, also hair-related , is I remember reading somewhere that you have to keep your hair in a bun in QSFB. Is that true?

You could wear it half-back, too - just so that it's not in front of your face. I've seen many CM's with their hair half-back.

And I also don't know about the bun.

 

[HallGirl]

This may be a silly question but I'm a bit confused about Disney's rules for long hair. On the website it says "Hair below shoulder length should be confined if it falls forward over the face while working." Does that mean if I have medium-length hair that I always have to keep it held back while at work? Even on check-in day? Would a headband suffice, or do I need to put in a ponytail?

Another question I had, also hair-related , is I remember reading somewhere that you have to keep your hair in a bun in QSFB. Is that true?

You can wear headbands as long as they are a neutral color. I think they have to be less than an inch wide, too, but I'm not 100% sure about that.

As far as QSFB, many of those CMs have hats, from what I've observed. I've seen people with ponytails with those hats.

 

[DonaldDuck1117]

I have what I think is a silly question, but Disney has been shoving "The Disney Look" down my throat for the past 5 months so I just want to be totally sure. I know I have to be in accordance with "The Look" when I check in at Vista Way on check in day with my hair and facial hair (no piercings or tattoos to worry about). But, is it ok if I show up to check in wearing shorts and a t-shirt? I think I would be ok since it is kind of vague about check in day, but I just wanted to be sure!

 

[WDW_lover_in_SC]

I have what I think is a silly question, but Disney has been shoving "The Disney Look" down my throat for the past 5 months so I just want to be totally sure. I know I have to be in accordance with "The Look" when I check in at Vista Way on check in day with my hair and facial hair (no piercings or tattoos to worry about). But, is it ok if I show up to check in wearing shorts and a t-shirt? I think I would be ok since it is kind of vague about check in day, but I just wanted to be sure!

At check in I believe as long as you don't have any visible tats and have only the allowed piercings you can wear whatever you like.

 

[ZeroToHero]

I have what I think is a silly question, but Disney has been shoving "The Disney Look" down my throat for the past 5 months so I just want to be totally sure. I know I have to be in accordance with "The Look" when I check in at Vista Way on check in day with my hair and facial hair (no piercings or tattoos to worry about). But, is it ok if I show up to check in wearing shorts and a t-shirt? I think I would be ok since it is kind of vague about check in day, but I just wanted to be sure!

You can wear anything you want as long as your shoulders are covered for your Housing ID photo.

 

[graygables]

At check in I believe as long as you don't have any visible tats and have only the allowed piercings you can wear whatever you like.

When I checked in, I wore the Disney Look simply because I knew I would be making several first impressions, one of which happened to be someone who mentored me on my journey (and he also remembered me from check-in, so it mattered). I also was not pulled aside to discuss the Disney Look and given a "look book". I think because I presented myself professionally, they didn't think I needed any extra guidance, which was nice b/c I got out of there sooner than many of my fellow CPs who were getting a chat about it.

So, while it certainly isn't necessary, it is a professional step and worth considering.

 

[rachaelfig]

I don't know if it was different for the past spring because everyone ended up being in "Disney Look" just cause it was so ridiculously cold and everyone was all bundled up, but we didn't get talked to about it until we got to Casting later in the day. They took groups of 5ish or so aside right after everyone got their assignments and just explained the whole look thing to everyone. We all got little Disney Look books. Some people did get pulled aside, but they were the ones who were going to have to re-dye their hair and such, so be sure to have that done before you get there.

As for actually being in Disney Look when you check in, honestly I would just wear whatever is comfortable. I mean, don't look like a slob or anything, but you will be moving in all your stuff and it's going to be really really hot waiting in lines all day. Like someone else said, the really important thing is to have your shoulders covered.

Also about the hair thing, I worked in attractions and I wore my hair down all the time. I also worked with several girls with hair all the way down their back and they were never told to put it up. In quick service there are rules about keeping your hair back, and that's important for food safety. In other jobs you'll just have to see what your managers prefer. Most of the girls where I work wear ribbons in ponytails or bright colored headbands and don't get in trouble. But that isn't really something you can get away with in Magic Kingdom (I'm DAK) where they tend to be really strict about everything.

 

[DonaldDuck1117]

Awesome, thanks guys. I really, really didn't want to be in a dress shirt, pants, and shoes while moving my stuff in from my car. My Michigan t-shirt and shorts it shall be!

Secondly, if you show up not in accordance with the Disney Look you are pretty dense. I mean I can't even count the number of emails or newsletters I have been getting from Disney and every single one of them has a section about the Disney Look, the Disney Look, the Disney Look. You log into the website and its the Disney Look, the Disney Look, the Disney Look. I mean, it's like, "Yeah! I get it! Enough!"

I cannot believe people actually show up not following the Look. I have no problems following it, but I feel like I am a 5 year old with the number of reminders I am getting about the Disney Look.

 

[khancock]

I cannot believe people actually show up not following the Look. I have no problems following it, but I feel like I am a 5 year old with the number of reminders I am getting about the Disney Look.

If there wasn't a large percentage of people who understood the importance, they wouldn't beat everyone over the head with it. Look at the people who get sent home from Traditions. They are the reasons the Disney Look is repeated so often.

you're picking up on one important thing, though. if something is repeated several times and in different ways, it is probably important. you'll encounter this during training and just working in general too.

 

[Kaitlyn526]

I don't know if this has been discussed yet, I didn't read all the posts... but what are the rooms like? Are they like dorm rooms, or more like suites? How many people to a room? Can you get your own room, or does everyone have their own room, and it is sort of an apartment situation?
Is there a kitchen and do you have to get your own food? Or is there a cafeteria, kind of like on university campuses?
Thanks!

 

[SportsChick]

They're apartments with two people per bedroom. You can't live alone, the smallest you can have is a 1BR which is two people.

There is a kitchen and you're on your own to cook and grocery shop.