College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[InPerfectClouds]

I was on the very last regular Fall arrival group, and I knew of at least one person that was still placed in BBB. I don't think it has much to do with when you apply, it's more about where they need people the most. I was assigned to merch even though it wasn't on my role checklist. I was also hoping for BBB, since I worked for three years in child care, but for the most part I've really enjoyed my role in merch.

Yeah, on top of doing Sweet & Sassy, I've been a summer camp counselor since I was in 8th grade, and I work at Chuck E. Cheese right now. I've literally ONLY worked with kids. haha. I'm going to talk to my school's recruiter when they get here next week.

 

[mickey'sbud]

Do CP's have to buy/maintain their uniforms? If so how many do you get?
Thanks

 

[TinkerMouse]

No one buys them. The costumes (Disney's word for uniforms) are kept at various costume locations. What cast members do is check out the pieces that are necessary for their roles. Once you're done for the day you can either return the pieces to costuming so they may be cleaned, then check out a new set the next day, or you can take the costume with you and clean it yourself then just wear it again.

 

[BadDad]

Walk me through a day in the CP in relation to customes.

What do you wear when you report to work?
Do you wear your costumes on the shuttle?
Where do you change?

 

[ZeroToHero]

Walk me through a day in the CP in relation to customes.

What do you wear when you report to work?
Do you wear your costumes on the shuttle?
Where do you change?

1) You wear your costume to work, or you can change there.

2) Yes, you can.

3) You can either change in the bathroom at your work location, or in the locker rooms.

Costumes really aren't a big deal. As long as you don't wear them in differently themed areas, you're fine. I can only walk through Tomorrowland in my costume, for instance. I can't go to Fantasyland or Main Street.

 

[BadDad]

1) You wear your costume to work, or you can change there.

2) Yes, you can.

3) You can either change in the bathroom at your work location, or in the locker rooms.

Costumes really aren't a big deal. As long as you don't wear them in differently themed areas, you're fine. I can only walk through Tomorrowland in my costume, for instance. I can't go to Fantasyland or Main Street.

for #2 if you change at your work location, what can you wear to your work location? Do all work locations have locker rooms? Which ones don't?

 

[WDW_lover_in_SC]

for #2 if you change at your work location, what can you wear to your work location? Do all work locations have locker rooms? Which ones don't?

They all have changing locations and costuming locations. I used to go to work in gym shorts and a t shirt. So when my shift was over I could be comfortable. No one ever said a word to me.

 

[Joanna71985]

for #2 if you change at your work location, what can you wear to your work location? Do all work locations have locker rooms? Which ones don't?

You can wear whatever you want to work (you just have to be in full costume, or full street clothes). For me personally, I will usually go to work in costume (it's just easier for me).

 

[bantha09]

This is an odd question, but I have a Leatherman multitool that I have and keep it in my backpack or dorm room. It has proven to be incredibly useful to me on multiple occasions, but it has a 3-4 inch blade on it, which mean it's not allowed at Disney.
So my question is if it would be allowed if I removed the blade (found a way to do it where I could reattach it after I got home) since then it would no longer fall under the "pocket knife" category?

 

[WDW_lover_in_SC]

You probably can't use it at work regardless. If you have it in your apartment you could always just not show it to anyone.

 

[glendalais]

I don't think there would be a problem. However, to be sure, I would avoid bringing the blade with you.

 

[bantha09]

yeah, I would keep it in the dorms if I brought, it thanks for the quick responses!

 

[myasma]

Does anyone know if the beds are twin or twin XL?

 

[SportsChick]

They're twin

 

[myasma]

Thank you.

 

[aznshents]

Does anyone know if there is a person I can contact for this situation?

My internship director needs to have the contact info for a "supervisor" so they can discuss the college program to decide if she's going to give it credit worthiness for an internship at my university. Part of it is also the "supervisor" signing off on me working a certain number of hours and doing all the things that my academic internship requires.

 

[vegetablegirl]

Does anyone know if there is a person I can contact for this situation?

My internship director needs to have the contact info for a "supervisor" so they can discuss the college program to decide if she's going to give it credit worthiness for an internship at my university. Part of it is also the "supervisor" signing off on me working a certain number of hours and doing all the things that my academic internship requires.

I have no idea, but I have almost the EXACT same situation, except I have to get them to sign off on a paper.

I sent off an email about it a few days ago, so I guess we'll see what they say. Let's hope it's good news!

 

[LMKerins]

I'm in the exact same boat. The day I accepted my offer, I talked to my advisor, found out what I needed them to sign, and then sent my paperwork to the regular recruiting email address. It was forwarded to like twenty different people but then sent to WDW legal. I guess they've learned a thing or two about dealing with students from having done this program for so many years, haha. So just send them whatever you need signed and they'll take care of it : )

 

[aznshents]

In my situation though I need contact information, and the standard WDW recruiting address doesn't work for the reason you mentioned, because it bounced around all over the place. My internship director won't accept the standard email for that reason :-/

 

[LMKerins]

Yeah, I needed an actual address, personal email, and the person to list who was going to be my supervisor during the program, even though I wouldn't find out where I was working or who I was working with. I would suggest emailing them and explaining the situation, because they're pretty good about working with you. Just don't expect a quick response. I got an email back the same day to let me know they were reviewing it, but haven't heard back since, and that was over a week ago. Patience is a virtue? lol