College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[pinke7319]

I'm looking for some advice,

I had my interview last night and she asked me which program length I was interested in. Somehow my nerves got to me, I guess, and I said I could do the Fall advantage even though I certainly can't because my school is on quarters... Should I wait to see if I get accepted/pended/rejected and just contact them if I was assigned to Fall advantage or should I call now and tell them my mistake?

I have been beating myself up all night about saying that! Anyways some friendly help would be very much appreciated.

 

[DisneyLuver02391]

I'm looking for some advice,

I had my interview last night and she asked me which program length I was interested in. Somehow my nerves got to me, I guess, and I said I could do the Fall advantage even though I certainly can't because my school is on quarters... Should I wait to see if I get accepted/pended/rejected and just contact them if I was assigned to Fall advantage or should I call now and tell them my mistake?

I have been beating myself up all night about saying that! Anyways some friendly help would be very much appreciated.

Definitely contact them right away and let them know that you could do the Fall Advantage QUARTER or regular Fall season. They cannot change your season once you have accepted, so do it NOW. But best of luck and I hope to meet you down there!!!!

 

[indianabrit]

Definitely contact them right away and let them know that you could do the Fall Advantage QUARTER or regular Fall season. They cannot change your season once you have accepted, so do it NOW. But best of luck and I hope to meet you down there!!!!

Do this! My interviewer asked me if I would be interested in the Fall Advantage and I said yes because I didn't think anything of it/I was kind of hoping I could have a semester off from school

Lo and Behold. I got Fall Advantage. Contact them immediately!!!

 

[pinke7319]

Thank you! I called and they switched it over no problem, however they warned me that it would lower my chances because most of the open positions are in the advantage. Too bad my college runs until late June...

 

[JoEliz713]

I applied for the Spring 2011 CP and got in as Custodial, though I could not participate because of family issues that arose shortly before my program was to start. I am now hoping to go down for Fall 2012... a long way off, but I can't help but start to plan in order to fill the void I feel stuck at school this semester.

I checked off 7 roles last time and got my last choice, though I would have been happy to do it just to work in Disney World. However, I am rethinking my strategy for next time. I really want to be an Attractions host, so I'm considering only checking off that one role. I fear if I add Merch, QSFB, or Custodial again, I'll just be sidelined into one of those solely because I'm willing to do it.

Does Disney frown upon people that only select one role? I don't want to get rejected for appearing picky. This time, I know what I want, and I hope that won't count against me.

NO! DO NOT JUST CHOOSE ONE, it will actually harm your chances exponentially. Every interviewer I have ever talked to (both Disney/non-disney) use things like that as a tool to find out if a person is fexible, has a great attitude and isn't afraid to do the dirty work. The more you apply the better it looks because it projects an image of excitment and willingness to work for the company in any position which is really desirable for an employer. I applied for over 15 positions and only trimmed off Character during my interview because I couldn't make it to the Salt Lake Audition like I had originally planned. But! What I did do was narrow down my wants to 4 and wrote out why I wanted to work there before my interview. This isn't hard to bring up in the interview because most will ask if there are specific roles you are particularly interested in and that is a perfect time to plug where you want to work and why. Because of this I got Attractions for Fall, which was one of my 4 favorite roles.
Who knows, like others said you may not get the role you really want but will end up loving the role you get! Take a chance and have an adventure!

 

[hotblooded]

NO! DO NOT JUST CHOOSE ONE, it will actually harm your chances exponentially.

Thanks for the concrete advice. I really appreciate everyone's replies.

I would hate to come off as inflexible because there are many roles I could see myself happy with (Recreation, Merch, Hospitality, Bell Services/Dispatch, MEO turnstiles), but my dream is to work on Rock 'n Roller Coaster, Spaceship Earth, Living with the Land, Splash Mountain, or a Fantasyland rotation. Attractions hold so many amazing memories for me, and I would love to be a part of the show. I hope I can convey that in my interview.

 

[JoEliz713]

Like I said, for me the best way to convey that I really wanted to interact with the guests in an Attractions/Attendant type role was to write out my answers before hand so I could see that they were thought out and supported and conveyed what I really wanted to say. The interviewer actually laughed and asked me to slow down because I had so much good information she was having a hard time writing it all down as I was talking and I found out a week later.
Hindsight I wished I had plugged wanting spiel roles more, or that I was minoring in museum studies and would love to work at one of the various Hall of fames or exhibit type attractions, but live and learn!

 

[Joanna71985]

Like I said, for me the best way to convey that I really wanted to interact with the guests in an Attractions/Attendant type role was to write out my answers before hand so I could see that they were thought out and supported and conveyed what I really wanted to say. The interviewer actually laughed and asked me to slow down because I had so much good information she was having a hard time writing it all down as I was talking and I found out a week later.
Hindsight I wished I had plugged wanting spiel roles more, or that I was minoring in museum studies and would love to work at one of the various Hall of fames or exhibit type attractions, but live and learn!

You can always send a request to recruiting (as long as it's a few weeks before you arrive).

 

[WDW_lover_in_SC]

Like I said, for me the best way to convey that I really wanted to interact with the guests in an Attractions/Attendant type role was to write out my answers before hand so I could see that they were thought out and supported and conveyed what I really wanted to say. The interviewer actually laughed and asked me to slow down because I had so much good information she was having a hard time writing it all down as I was talking and I found out a week later.
Hindsight I wished I had plugged wanting spiel roles more, or that I was minoring in museum studies and would love to work at one of the various Hall of fames or exhibit type attractions, but live and learn!

It really depends on what kind of person you are. Writing it down and studying the answers worked for you. But for me I'm afraid it would sound too scripted. I can sort of improvise what I'm saying as I go along without it sounding too random.

So to others don't feel like you have to do it any one way. Do what feels comfortable to you.

 

[Jool-e]

Back with more...

Are the beds in the apartments twin or extra long twin?

How do the discounts on park tickets work? I read on another site that you can sign in up to 3 people, up to 12 times a year. And obviously you would have to be with them. But the post was old so idk if that's still the case.

 

[Joanna71985]

Back with more...

Are the beds in the apartments twin or extra long twin?

How do the discounts on park tickets work? I read on another site that you can sign in up to 3 people, up to 12 times a year. And obviously you would have to be with them. But the post was old so idk if that's still the case.

Twin, I believe

The Maingate works like this: you are able to let in up to 3 people on 6 different occassions. However, they don't carry over. So if you only bring in 2 people one time, the third person does not carry over (and is wasted). And yes, you have to be there to let them in at the turnstyles.

 

[carly3592]

Twin, I believe

The Maingate works like this: you are able to let in up to 3 people on 6 different occassions. However, they don't carry over. So if you only bring in 2 people one time, the third person does not carry over (and is wasted). And yes, you have to be there to let them in at the turnstyles.

Just to clarify... the 3 people you let in on your 6 days doesn't have to be the same, right? Just 6 days are on your pass, and on those 6 days you can have 1-3 people with you? Or am I getting it wrong?

 

[Joanna71985]

Just to clarify... the 3 people you let in on your 6 days doesn't have to be the same, right? Just 6 days are on your pass, and on those 6 days you can have 1-3 people with you? Or am I getting it wrong?

The 3 people do not have to be the same (as they are not linked to the Maingate). They can be anyone you choose.

 

[Jool-e]

Twin, I believe

The Maingate works like this: you are able to let in up to 3 people on 6 different occassions. However, they don't carry over. So if you only bring in 2 people one time, the third person does not carry over (and is wasted). And yes, you have to be there to let them in at the turnstyles.

Do I get a discount if I want to purchase tickets for extra people or if I can't be there to accompany them?

Thanks!

 

[glendalais]

Do I get a discount if I want to purchase tickets for extra people or if I can't be there to accompany them?

Thanks!

Yes, all Cast Members and Employees of The Walt Disney Company and Affiliated Companies receive a 10% Discount on Walt Disney World Resort Magic Your Way Tickets, as well as a discount on Disneyland Resort One-Day and One-Day ParkHopper Tickets.

 

[JessicaFaye508]

Two Questions:

I know that rent is included with your paycheck, but what other expenses do you have to pay for the program?

Also, if you want to say... be a disney princess... when do you audition and how does that line up with the program application process?
Like if I wanted to do the program the second semester of my sophomore year, when would I need to audition and apply and such?

 

[indianabrit]

Two Questions:

I know that rent is included with your paycheck, but what other expenses do you have to pay for the program?

Also, if you want to say... be a disney princess... when do you audition and how does that line up with the program application process?
Like if I wanted to do the program the second semester of my sophomore year, when would I need to audition and apply and such?

When you accept you have to pay the $300 dollar activities fee. Aside from that you just pay your rent and food.

 

[beckysmith]

Can someone please explain the laundry situation to me?
I've heard you buy a card thing that costs 5$ and you get two or three bucks on it to use towards laundry- but you don't have to buy a new one every time right? Can you just put more money on that one card?
And do the machines take quarters or just those cards?

 

[EEYORE :]]

Also, if you want to say... be a disney princess... when do you audition and how does that line up with the program application process?
Like if I wanted to do the program the second semester of my sophomore year, when would I need to audition and apply and such?

When you have your phone interview you tell them you plan to audition, and then you can choose from a list of places they're holding auditions to attend.

 

[t-ho]

Can someone please explain the laundry situation to me?
I've heard you buy a card thing that costs 5$ and you get two or three bucks on it to use towards laundry- but you don't have to buy a new one every time right? Can you just put more money on that one card?
And do the machines take quarters or just those cards?

Yes, you buy the card for $5 then load it with however much you'd like. The machines don't accept quarters. The good thing is you don't do too much laundry because you will be in your costume ALL THE TIME and costuming washes those for you. Washers cost $1 and Dryers cost $1 so it's not too bad.