College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[Pancakes]

Unless you are a current cast member (IE: seasonal) you have to take the web interview.

Ahh, thanks! That makes me so nervous...because if I fail that...that blows everything.

 

[Frizzbird]

I wrote a blog post about it here with info and tips. I had to take it when I applied for Spring 2010. It wasn't as bad as it may seem.

 

[Pancakes]

Thanks alot

 

[soccerkidbs]

In bell service dispatch do you move from hotel to hotel or are you in one hotel the whole time?

 

[glendalais]

In bell service dispatch do you move from hotel to hotel or are you in one hotel the whole time?

You would generally be statused to one property, but may be moved about to other properties as labour demands require.

In addition, from time to time, you may be able to pick up shifts at other properties.

 

[soccerkidbs]

Thank you for the quick response.

 

[khancock]

because if I fail that...that blows everything

that's kinda how interviews work regardless if they are done online, over the phone, or across a table.

 

[bantha09]

An unusual question here, are the stoves in the apartments gas of electric?

 

[glendalais]

An unusual question here, are the stoves in the apartments gas of electric?

In Florida, electric. I want to say the ones in California are gas.

 

[TinkerMouse]

Hey, so I was in the Fall Advantage that just got done, but I had to leave the program early because my dad had a massive heart attack back home and I felt I needed to come back to be with him. He has since recovered but I was wondering if anyone knew if I had any chance of going back to WDW and getting a job after leaving the program early. I loved my job and only left the program for this family emergency.

You definitely have a chance because tons of people have been in situations similar to yours and have managed to get another CP or something else with Disney. You'll have to look into it though to check if you have any type of restricted or no-rehire status. If you do have any such statuses you really just contact them about it and fill out paperwork to get it removed.

 

[Adpi<>Belle]

Hii everyonee! as were getting closer to applying i have been thinking more about roles that i want to apply for. i have a few questions tho..

I really want to audition for entertainment.. i was a cheerleader for 15 years and even if i dont make it i thik it would be fun to try! Honestly tho... what are the chances of me actually getting a spot? slim? and this hass opportunity for lots of hours correct?

If i wanted bibbidy bobbity boutique how much experience do they really want you to have? like i did hair and makeup for my little sisters cheerleading squad every weekend and stuff like that.. or do they want like salon exp.? Is this a good position to apply for?

also for lifeguard? do i need to be certified before applying and how much experience do they want for this? i was a lifeguard for like 6years... but am not currently certified... i know that it says you get disney certified but idk how this works! lol

im also considering character attendant... worth it? opportunity for alot of hours?

sorry for all the ?s i just dont want to apply for things that arent worth it!!

 

[misch88]

If i wanted bibbidy bobbity boutique how much experience do they really want you to have? like i did hair and makeup for my little sisters cheerleading squad every weekend and stuff like that.. or do they want like salon exp.? Is this a good position to apply for?

Absolutely apply for the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique IF it is your top choice and you really want it. I was a CP at DTD BBB Fall '09 and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I loved the majority of the people I worked with and it really was nice to make little girls' days. I had a lot of childcare experience (pre-k teacher & nanny), but little hair experience. The hair was very hard for me initially, but I am a perfectionist so even when it was good, I didn't think it was good enough. That said, all the people who I worked with were very willing to help me out if necessary or to give me tips. I think if you could manage cheer hair, you'll probably be fine. Basically, if you can do ponytails without bumps and can do some twists, you'll be fine. I recommend this role, but it is very hard to get. There were probably like 35 cp girls total in this role between both locations. Good luck! PM me if you have more questions.

 

[AgentGabs]

I really want to audition for entertainment.. i was a cheerleader for 15 years and even if i dont make it i thik it would be fun to try! Honestly tho... what are the chances of me actually getting a spot? slim? and this hass opportunity for lots of hours correct?

I have absolutely NO DANCE experience! The only time I'm ever on stage is if I'm doing theater or playing in an Orchestra (Cellists here!!), yet some how out of a good 150 people I passes my audition. Mind you I only did a few parades (and that was back when studios had the Stars and Motor Cars parade, so there was no dancing, just sitting in a car!) but my shifts were all either Dining or regular meet and greets.

From what I've been able to figure is that if you can move your body with good control and express yourself well with body language, then it shouldn't be that hard of an audition.

And yes there are lots of hours to pick up. There is at least one location no one wants to work so you can always pick those up (or just regular reasons why someone needs to give away a shift). I lived at Monsters in Studios for a good month because I kept picking up the shifts

Good Luck! And remember if and when you do audition... SMILE!!!

 

[Joanna71985]

Hii everyonee! as were getting closer to applying i have been thinking more about roles that i want to apply for. i have a few questions tho..

im also considering character attendant... worth it? opportunity for alot of hours?

sorry for all the ?s i just dont want to apply for things that arent worth it!!

Character attendant is a lot of fun. I'm seasonal there (still picking up shifts on days off). And it is possible to get plenty of hours. Even if you aren't scheduled a lot, there are lots of extra hours (and people giving hours away).

i want to be a photographer at disney or a disney chacter since i was younger... and i thought it would be a good idea if i got into the college progam but there isnt one near me for disney and im only a jouiner in highschool

Any school can participate in the CP

 

[AllisonMak]

For people who have done the CP more than once...

How likely is it that you'd get your same job if you did it again? I am kicking myself for not going seasonal/extending..

My roommate last fall said that during her interview she said she wanted to work merchandise, which she did her first Program...they asked if she'd be willing to go back to her same location and she said no only because she wanted a new experience and new people.

I've heard of my friend's boyfriend getting rejected and he thinks it's because he mentioned where he wanted to work...

There were only four CP's @ my job...but I LOVED it.

 

[MarieShedsky]

Hello everyone!
I'm not sure if there's another thread about this but I'm looking for roommates!
My arrival date is Feb 21st (originally Jan 26th but got my wisdom teeth out yesterday and I didnt want to look and feel like a lumpy potato crossed with a chipmunk when I got there.)
Anyway, I'm looking for any other ladies who want a Chatham 3 bedroom. I've been on facebook but there arent a lot of us on that day so I decided I'd try seeing if I could get better luck here.
Just a little about me: I'm a strong Christian and pretty conservative by todays standards but I love having fun and living life. I love music, animals, my family and being outside (hard to do here in MI!). I am looking for roomies who want a non-wellness but who arent going to want to have wild parties or anything crazy in our apartment. If anyone is interested please email me: MarieShedsky at aol.com. Congrats to all who are going and I will see you at the Happiest Place on Earth!

 

[bombygriz]

Is it possible to go into the CP as a facepainter? I'm already working as one (I'm 15) and it makes sense as the FABAIC (face and body art international convection) is in Orlando so that would be some nice job prep...

 

[graygables]

Is it possible to go into the CP as a facepainter? I'm already working as one (I'm 15) and it makes sense as the FABAIC (face and body art international convection) is in Orlando so that would be some nice job prep...

No, the facepainters and hair braiders are not Disney CMs, but outside companies.

 

[cassidyh]

I don't know if this has been answered before, so sorry if it has!

I am applying next semester for Spring 2012 and so is my boyfriend. We have a dog, so we have been researching off-campus housing in case we both (hopefully) get in!

So, my main question is how many hours would I work on a typical day and on a busy busy day? I am thinking about setting up a dog walker for those 8+ hour days.

Also, I have heard that you could swap hours and things like that, which might be useful in case both my boyfriend and I get in so we can stagger our hours and be able to take care of the dog too.

Has anyone gone down and stayed off-campus with a pet?

Thanks!

 

[Berlioz70]

Is it possible to go into the CP as a facepainter? I'm already working as one (I'm 15) and it makes sense as the FABAIC (face and body art international convection) is in Orlando so that would be some nice job prep...

The Pirates League would be an option. It's not something you can check at the moment, but if you preference Merchandise and talk about your interest in Pirates and the Pirates League and you may get placed there. We only hire maybe two or three CPs a semester, so it's VERY competitive!