CP 201_: a thread for college program hopefuls who have to wait a few years.

[keypooh90]

a new question of the day:
(i had asked this a while ago, but there are a lot of new people! if you've already answered you don't have to again unless your answer has changed.)
what roles are you interested in for your CP?

the ones i'm considering right now, in order, are:

1. entertainment
2. attractions
3. bibbidi bobbidi boutique hostess
4. photopass photographer

i may end up adding more (that i'm interested in, of course) by the time i apply to increase my chances!

These are my top ones:

Main Entrance Operations
Attractions
Merchandise
Character attendant
photopass photographer
hopper

 

[Pancakes]

1. Attractions (DINOSAUR PLEASE! Or anything in Animal Kingdom)
2. Merchandise. I have a lot of cashier experience
3. Recreation
4. Food service
5. Photopass (I have no photographing skills, so I doubt I would get it, but it would be awesome haha)

 

[tinkerbelle22]

1. Attractions (GMR would be absolutely amazing. or maybe American Idol)
2. Entertainment (still debating on this one, that's why it's #2. honestly if I didn't get a princess or something along those lines, I don't know how truly happy I would be. So I'll think about it!)
3. Hospitality (I'd love to be front desk at the Poly, Grand Floridian, or Beach Club)
4. Merchandise

 

[Joanna71985]

Yeah! I'm about nine hours away.. I feel like it'd be more beneficial to bring a car. I really don't know because I've heard two sides of the story.. I've heard that it's a very good idea to bring your car because the buses are inconvenient and not fun to ride to and from work, especially when you're just ready to leave.. But I've also heard the buses are not that bad.. I guess I'll just have to figure it out myself.

It's possible to get along without a car (I went all 6 of my CPs without one). However, life is a lot easier with one.

 

[MickeyMouse98]

a new question of the day:
(i had asked this a while ago, but there are a lot of new people! if you've already answered you don't have to again unless your answer has changed.)
what roles are you interested in for your CP?

the ones i'm considering right now, in order, are:

1. entertainment
2. attractions
3. bibbidi bobbidi boutique hostess
4. photopass photographer

i may end up adding more (that i'm interested in, of course) by the time i apply to increase my chances!

I really want to do:
Attractions***
Merchandise***
Character Attendant
Custodial
Full Service Food and Beverage***
PhotoPass Photographer
Recreation
Transportation
and possibly Costuming.

Anything but Quick Service Food.

 

[carly3592]

I think I posted this before, but what the heck, I'll post it again!

My top choices are:

1. Attractions:
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Great Movie Ride
Jungle Cruise
Anything else really except for Fantasyland (oh, and no Dinosaur... I wouldn't be able to handle an evac. and walk past those dinosaurs...... yikes.)
2. Entertainment
3. Merchandise
I'd be willing to work anywhere except for Food&Beverage really

 

[keypooh90]

I'm not sure if this has been asked before or not, why/what made you all pick the top choices for placements you've listed?

 

[Pancakes]

I'm not sure if this has been asked before or not, why/what made you all pick the top choices for placements you've listed?

1. Attractions (DINOSAUR PLEASE! Or anything in Animal Kingdom)
2. Merchandise. I have a lot of cashier experience
3. Recreation
4. Food service
5. Photopass (I have no photographing skills, so I doubt I would get it, but it would be awesome haha)

1. I chose attractions for my number one because I really feel like that is where I would have the most fun. You work a lot, but you get a lot of guest interaction (which could be good AND bad). I'm really dying for dinosaur though. Me and my best friends went to Disney World for our senior graduation trip, and we rode Dinosaur 15 times in a row So working that ride, which I love so so much, would be kind of special to me. I will be slightly just as happy if I get something in Animal Kingdom.
2. I chose merchandise for my number 2 because I'm already experienced as a cashier. I hope my experience doesn't cancel attractions. I would 100% rather work attractions, but I will of course accept any role (mostly...don't know if I could do mousekeeping or custodial).
3.Recreation...I'm not really sure, and I'm not sure why this is number 3. I'm not entirely sure what recreation does haha
4. QSF&B....number four....my major is nutrition...although this isn't necessarily what I want to do with my degree AT ALL, but I would like a management position in a restaurant one day, so this experience would probably help a lot.
5. Annnnd photopass. I have no professional picture taking skills at all. I just think it would be fun...and they get paid the most. Not that money matters. I'm down there for the experience

 

[tinkerbelle22]

I'm not sure if this has been asked before or not, why/what made you all pick the top choices for placements you've listed?

1. Attractions - People ask me all the time why this is my first choice. When it comes to spiel rides, I have a lot of experience with speaking in front of a lot of people, and acting. But also, I guess it's because for my first time (I'm guessing there will be more times) working with Disney, I'd like to just be comfortable and do something where I know I'll have the most fun, interesting, and enjoyable experience. I don't think I could see myself working at Great Movie Ride (where I'd LOVE to be) for the rest of my life, but you have to start somewhere, and preferably somewhere enjoyable

2. Hospitality - Okay, so in my last post I listed Entertainment as #2, saying I was still debating it. Not gonna lie, I really hadn't done too much research on it, it just seemed like something that would be kinda cool. But after looking into it more, there were a lot of reasons, mainly height, that makes Entertainment not sound as great as I thought. For me, at least! So, I'm bumping Hospitality to my number 2! I love dealing with and helping people, and there doesn't seem to be anything more rewarding for me than witnessing a guest's first moments in the most magical place on Earth. I just think it would be really fun and special!

3. Vacation Planner - Aaaaaand (for now...obviously this can all change, I do have time!) I'm thinking about my #3 being Vacation Planner. I didn't really know too much about the position, but recently I found out more and it seems kinda similar to hospitality, but you're almost more of an informative cast member. You have to know more, so you can help people pick their ticket packages. When you check people in, many of them probably know a bit more about tickets, at least I think so! But I recently watched the video about Vacation Planning on the WDWCP website, and yeah...it just looks kind of interesting.

4. Merchandise - The hours can stink, I have heard, which is why it's way down here on my list. I've had a bit of experience in retail (I worked at Build a Bear Workshop...disliked it though) and I just feel like it could be fun and a great way to interact with guests.

 

[keypooh90]

Main Entrance Operations
Attractions
Merchandise
Character attendant
photopass photographer
hopper

1. I think MEO would be really fun because in that role, you're one of the first people guests interact with upon entering the parks. I think it'd be lots of fun because you are the first impression for the company and you really get to instill the magic for the guests. I've been to Disney World 18 times, and really want to be on the giving side of the magic rather than the receiving side.

2.Attractions- This role gets lots of guest interaction. I also am a Communications-PR major, so I am comfortable talking with people and I feel a role directly interacting with guests will really relate to my major. I also was active in theatre/acting since high school, so that could help me with attractions. I also have experience in a customer service role and was awarded employee of the month in septemeber for stellar customer service/guest interaction.

3.Merchandise- I don't have merchandise experience, but I've heard it's a pretty fun role with guest interaction.

4.Character attendent--Again, the guest interaction is appealing for me, plus spending time with characters all day sounds fun. I also love kids and have experience working with them as I volunteer at a peds hospital, so I'm really comfortable with children.

5. photopass- I'm a photographer (for fun/hobby- not professionally trained), and am in photography club at school. I just think it'd be really fun and different from my job at home (I work at a library).

6. Hopper- This would be fun because your job would never get boring.

 

[Ajaz]

Okay wow. I leave for just a few days, and the board explodes with new posts!

How many people here are planning on driving there car there instead of flying or vise verca? I'm debating which would be better, appreciate any opinions

I'd much rather take my car, but I don't have one anymore. Or, I do, but only when I'm home from college. My sister kept it when I moved out. So unless I can save enough money for a car for myself, I'll probably be flying.

Hi! My name is Logan, and I'm new to the forums. I'm from Texas and I graduate in 2012, and I'm looking towards getting into Disney as soon as possible. I was actually planning on trying to do the Career Start the summer after I graduate, and then coming back to Texas for college to avoid out of state tuition, and then going back for CP. I just want to be at Disney as soon as I can be. ;D

TEXAS! Yay! Welcome to the boards!

I'm so happy this thread is booming again!

I'm going to do something I haven't done in a while, a question of the day!

Today's question:
What are your career goals with Disney? Do you just want to do the college program, or do you also want to do a professional internship or end up working for Disney as a permanent career?

I plan to do a CP my sophomore year of college, then do a PI right after I graduate, and hopefully stay on in WDW and rise up in the company! It's my dream to be high up in the theme parks division of Disney someday. My family just has to come to terms with me living in Orlando! haha

Look forward to hearing all your responses/career goals!

Honestly, I don't think it's in my future to work for Disney (aside from one or two CPs). I'm getting my degree in education, and I really want to live in Texas and teach. I'm obsessed with Disney, so the CP will be a good way to get my Disney fix for a while.

 

[MickeyMouse98]

I know this is unrelated, but I just ordered my D23 membership today! ;D

 

[Ajaz]

I know this is unrelated, but I just ordered my D23 membership today! ;D

SO jealous. When I save some more money (yeah right... I'm a broke college student), this is what I'm buying.

 

[MickeyMouse98]

SO jealous. When I save some more money (yeah right... I'm a broke college student), this is what I'm buying.

I can't wait to get it mailed in! It's gonna be another 10 days before my card gets in.

 

[keypooh90]

I know this is unrelated, but I just ordered my D23 membership today! ;D

So so so jealous. I so want to join, but I'm a poor college student as well, so no such luck.

 

[wdwislife]

I know this is unrelated, but I just ordered my D23 membership today! ;D

Yay! i just became a member as a gift for the holidays!

 

[MickeyMouse98]

Yay! i just became a member as a gift for the holidays!

Really?! We need to keep each other posted! I'll let you know when my card comes in!

 

[keypooh90]

New question...

Does anyone have a specific Disney trip/story that is most memorable for them?

 

[Pancakes]

New question...

Does anyone have a specific Disney trip/story that is most memorable for them?

My most memorable trip was my last one, June 2010. That trip was my graduation gift, with three of my best friends. We all paid our own way, but my parents used their DVC points for our room at animal kingdom lodge. It was just the best trip ever. We loved the animal kingdom lodge, it was so pretty and nice and close to animal kingdom! We rode dinosaur 15 times in a row...a record I vow to beat if I get into the CP! We got frozen lemonades everyday, and the occasional cinnamon pretzel with the frozen lemonade. (EPCOT's are really sour...animal kingdom makes the best frozen lemonade). We all chipped in for a re-usable mug and always filled it with iced tea. It was name brand, but it just tasted so much better at Disney. One night, me and two of us went to magic kingdom until 3 in the morning (the other one was preparing for her solo trip to harry potter world) and it was just the best night ever. This is all a bunch of little things I remember and they probably sound really pointless, but these little things are what made my trip great.

 

[wdwislife]

Really?! We need to keep each other posted! I'll let you know when my card comes in!

Yes! Are you planning on going to the D23 Expo in August? I am, and it should be awesome!

New question...

Does anyone have a specific Disney trip/story that is most memorable for them?

One amazing trip memory was just a few weeks ago when I went to WDW for Christmas week: seeing the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights!
It was SO breathtaking and gorgeous seeing the whole street illuminated in lights!

Not to mention seeing the castle in lights!