College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[EEYORE :]]

Hey. Has anyone here ever called Disney CP to see why they were placed in that particular role? I was just got accepted for QSFB and I just wanna know why that is.
Also, I still have an audition but I don't want to accept til I know if I got character performer, so do you pretty much know when you leave the audition if you're in? B/c my audition is only 6 days before the last date I can accept the cp, so I'm just worried I won't know until after that date.
Thanks!

 

[magpie889]

Hey. Has anyone here ever called Disney CP to see why they were placed in that particular role? I was just got accepted for QSFB and I just wanna know why that is.
Also, I still have an audition but I don't want to accept til I know if I got character performer, so do you pretty much know when you leave the audition if you're in? B/c my audition is only 6 days before the last date I can accept the cp, so I'm just worried I won't know until after that date.
Thanks!

If I were you I would call and ask a recruiter what to do! I would say that you are glad to be accepted, but u were wondering if accepting this option eliminates your chances of getting a character. Good Luck! and Congrats on getting in

 

[Joanna71985]

Hey. Has anyone here ever called Disney CP to see why they were placed in that particular role? I was just got accepted for QSFB and I just wanna know why that is.
Also, I still have an audition but I don't want to accept til I know if I got character performer, so do you pretty much know when you leave the audition if you're in? B/c my audition is only 6 days before the last date I can accept the cp, so I'm just worried I won't know until after that date.
Thanks!

No. It can take a few weeks after the audition to know if you got performer. Technically you are supposed to accept your first role before, and if you pass the audition your role will switch over to performer.

 

[kenziekinz09]

From my email-If you do not respond to this invitation within the requested timeframe, we will assume you are no longer interested in your reserved role. You may still attend the audition, but will not be considered for other roles if you are not selected for a Character Performer role.

 

[Tigger1234]

Hey. Has anyone here ever called Disney CP to see why they were placed in that particular role? I was just got accepted for QSFB and I just wanna know why that is.
Also, I still have an audition but I don't want to accept til I know if I got character performer, so do you pretty much know when you leave the audition if you're in? B/c my audition is only 6 days before the last date I can accept the cp, so I'm just worried I won't know until after that date.
Thanks!

Well Eeyore, I think you should accept the role just in case you dont get character. And BTW you are going bc Tigger needs a roomie!!

 

[EEYORE :]]

Thanks. It said that in my email too. I don't want to sound rude about it because I am happy that I was accepted, however I really don't think I'd be happy doing quick service for 7-8 months, and would rather give that up to someone who would. If I don't accept this by the date but pass the audition then am I in the cp or not? I'm really confused

 

[piratechick]

Thanks. It said that in my email too. I don't want to sound rude about it because I am happy that I was accepted, however I really don't think I'd be happy doing quick service for 7-8 months, and would rather give that up to someone who would. If I don't accept this by the date but pass the audition then am I in the cp or not? I'm really confused

QSFB is your backup role just in case you don't pass the audition. If you pass the audition, they automatically change your role from QSFB to Character Performer. So, you should accept your role now just in case because it might take about two weeks to get your results from the audition which is way pass your deadline ( I heard it takes anywhere from one to two weeks). My friend got her results like two weeks after she auditioned in my last program.

 

[DisneyLuv06]

i have question about work experience. it seems like the interviewers ask about previous work experience, what if you've never had a job before. will that affect if you get in or not?

 

[khancock]

i have question about work experience. it seems like the interviewers ask about previous work experience, what if you've never had a job before. will that affect if you get in or not?

It is something that is taken into consideration, but plenty of people do the CP w/o previous experience.

Where I think it would come more into play would be assigning role and even more than that, assigning location.

For example, someone who has worked in a job that had a high volume of money handling may be placed in a busier location that handles money than someone who hasn't. Someone who may have held a front desk job in a high end hotel, may have a higher chance of being placed in one of the deluxe resorts.

Doesn't always work that way, but someone who hasn't ever had a job wouldn't be immediately dismissed.

 

[styx325]

hey Guys, thinking of joining the DCP and wondering if you can answer some questions. Thanks!

1. Would it be best to take an online class at your school rather than taking an actual class? because i prefer
taking the actual class, but im worried that being the the program won't give me time for that. What do you think?

2. In you opinion, for the DCP, the presentation is on April 6, and you guys mentioned that the code you get after
lasts for a couple of days. So should i talk to my counselor first before the 6 about seeing whether i'll get credit or not?
And what courses that you know are exactly for credit in the program?

 

[WDW_lover_in_SC]

hey Guys, thinking of joining the DCP and wondering if you can answer some questions. Thanks!

1. Would it be best to take an online class at your school rather than taking an actual class? because i prefer
taking the actual class, but im worried that being the the program won't give me time for that. What do you think?

2. In you opinion, for the DCP, the presentation is on April 6, and you guys mentioned that the code you get after
lasts for a couple of days. So should i talk to my counselor first before the 6 about seeing whether i'll get credit or not?
And what courses that you know are exactly for credit in the program?

You should talk to your counsler to see if you'll get credit. You can always get a code by watching the E Presentation.

 

[DisneyLuv06]

It is something that is taken into consideration, but plenty of people do the CP w/o previous experience.

Where I think it would come more into play would be assigning role and even more than that, assigning location.

For example, someone who has worked in a job that had a high volume of money handling may be placed in a busier location that handles money than someone who hasn't. Someone who may have held a front desk job in a high end hotel, may have a higher chance of being placed in one of the deluxe resorts.

Doesn't always work that way, but someone who hasn't ever had a job wouldn't be immediately dismissed.

thanks!!! does anyone know of someone who hasn't had a job and got accepted to the college program?

 

[EEYORE :]]

thanks!!! does anyone know of someone who hasn't had a job and got accepted to the college program?

ME! I've had volunteer experience but nothing with a paid job and I got

 

[styx325]

You should talk to your counsler to see if you'll get credit. You can always get a code by watching the E Presentation.

Thanks! Also i was wondering, if you HAVE to live in the housing areas, or can you just stay at home?

 

[EEYORE :]]

Thanks! Also i was wondering, if you HAVE to live in the housing areas, or can you just stay at home?

No you can stay at home; housing is 'encouraged' for the experiences, people, etc.

 

[BabySimba]

ME! I've had volunteer experience but nothing with a paid job and I got

I'm the same as you. I had do some volunteer work to graduate high school, so I have that but no paid job. I'm trying to find one for this summer so I can put something on my resume.

 

[hboo3]

Just wondering if anyone else received an email stating that their application is in" the final descision stage"? I have heard of emails saying "pending" so this is new to me.

 

[Tiki :D]

Hey! I'm new to all of this (not the CP but DISboards itself).

I know that you get discounts at resorts when you're a CM but does anyone know if that includes everything? For example, could I go and get a CM discount on a spa package at the Grand Floridian? I haven't read anything similar to this question so I hope thats not because its just a stupid question

 

[styx325]

No you can stay at home; housing is 'encouraged' for the experiences, people, etc.

Makes sense. I wish I can do it, but i live nearly 5 min. away from Disneyland lol. About the classes btw, whats the max credits you can possibly get? And how were they?

 

[piratechick]

Hey! I'm new to all of this (not the CP but DISboards itself).

I know that you get discounts at resorts when you're a CM but does anyone know if that includes everything? For example, could I go and get a CM discount on a spa package at the Grand Floridian? I haven't read anything similar to this question so I hope thats not because its just a stupid question

Yes, we get a discount there. It's about 10% some days and on special days, it's 30%. I went on a special day (special as in 'sale') and got a hot stone message with the 30% off and it was amazing!