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

[Ajaz]

I apologize in advance for the length of this, but I want to reply to everyone!

New question...

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

Hahaha. My most memorable moment might not be my "favorite" memory of Disney, but it's definitely stuck with me. I was on a trip to WDW with my drill team, and we were supposed to be with an adult chaperone at all times. During lunch at Pizzafari in AK, two friends and I went to the restroom, and when we came back to the table, our group was gone. We called our chaperone, and she said they were already on the other side of the park in line for a ride, and that they couldn't leave. We had no map or idea of how to get to where they were, and we were so afraid we would get caught without an adult and get in trouble. I just remember running through Animal Kingdom yelling for our friends until we found them.

I love the disney christmas special on HGTV when they talk about their christmas decorating. I always wanted to go to disney during the holidays. It looks so so amazing. We're thinking about going next year It's so amazing looking.

AAHHHH I loveee those shows! I watch them every year!

two awesome things about today:

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!
and
there are exactly 400 days til my February 2012 trip to WDW!

Happy belated birthday!!!

New question of the day:

What is/are your favorite ride(s) in each of the parks?

Mine are
MK: space mountain, haunted mansion
Epcot: soarin', spaceship earth
DHS: Ttower of terror, rockin' roller coaster
AK: expedition everest, kilimanjaro safaris

MK: Space Mountain
Epcot: Test Track
DHS: Toy Story Mania
AK: Kilimanjaro Safaris

Has everyone's new semester started yet?

I start Tuesday! Which I guess is technically tomorrow...

Hey everyone! Don't know if this is the right place for this, but I'm new here so don't go too hard on me.

I'm Emily. I'm a freshman and seriously considering applying to the CP for Spring 2012, which would be the second semester of my sophomore year. I figured this would be a great place to go to get information about the program from people who are experiencing it firsthand, but I'm still a little far off.

Hey Emily! Welcome!
I'm also hoping for Spring 2012, and it will also be second semester of my sophomore year.

 

[wdwislife]

And I'm new as well!!

Except I'm on the other side of the spectrum, as I am old compared to most of you . I'm looking to do the CP probably Fall 2013, as I will have graduated from COLLEGE by then and I'll be 22 going on 23!! My goodness time flies by...

Hey everyone! Don't know if this is the right place for this, but I'm new here so don't go too hard on me.

Welcome both of you! You've both come to the right place.

What CP roles are you interested in when your times come?

princessemily21: the DISboards are definitely the best place to come with questions about the college program! There are plenty of people who have already done it, or have just done a lot a research ( me included haha) who are very knowledgable and are happy to help!

cloudconnected1039: don't worry! many people wait until the semester after they graduate college to do the program for the same reason as you, so you DEFINITELY won't be alone! I'm hoping to do Fall 2013 as well! I'll be a sophomore in college then , so we're only 3 years apart, not too bad haha.

 

[keypooh90]

Hey everyone! Don't know if this is the right place for this, but I'm new here so don't go too hard on me.

I'm Emily. I'm a freshman and seriously considering applying to the CP for Spring 2012, which would be the second semester of my sophomore year. I figured this would be a great place to go to get information about the program from people who are experiencing it firsthand, but I'm still a little far off.

Hi, Emily! My name is Carrielee and I'm also a Spring 2012 hopeful! It will be the spring of my junior year of school, so I'm just a little bit ahead of you!

And I'm new as well!!

Except I'm on the other side of the spectrum, as I am old compared to most of you . I'm looking to do the CP probably Fall 2013, as I will have graduated from COLLEGE by then and I'll be 22 going on 23!! My goodness time flies by...

The reason I'm not doing it during my bachelor's program is because my university doesn't sponsor the program and it's a requirement for students to finish in 4 years . So, that means I can't take time off to do the program!! That's ok though, I'd be uncomfortable with taking a quarter or two off.

What I'm scared of is being old compared to every else!!! But I guess some things just get better with age .

Don't worry about being too old! Many people wait to do the program until after graduation. I plan on doing it Spring 2012 and Fall 2014 (after graduation).

 

[princessemily21]

Hey everyone! Thanks for all the warm welcomes!

Not positive as to what I want to do yet. I'd LOVE to do BBB. Maybe Merch... still have some research to do.

 

[r1009t]

Hey everybody!

Sorry I kind of dissapeared for awhile... welcome hopeful cps!

I'm Emily. I'm a freshman and seriously considering applying to the CP for Spring 2012, which would be the second semester of my sophomore year.

I'm definitly going to apply for Spring 2012! I don't know if I'll actually be able to do it, but that won't stop me from applying. I would be a freshman in college then... so not really the best time to do it, but I figure it can't hurt to apply. Although if I did get my #1 role it would definitly be really hard to turn it down...

 

[Joanna71985]

I'm definitly going to apply for Spring 2012! I don't know if I'll actually be able to do it, but that won't stop me from applying. I would be a freshman in college then... so not really the best time to do it, but I figure it can't hurt to apply. Although if I did get my #1 role it would definitly be really hard to turn it down...

Nothing wrong with doing the CP as a freshman! I did my first CP after 1 semester in college

What I'm scared of is being old compared to every else!!! But I guess some things just get better with age .

I wouldn't worry. There are many people who do the CP at that age. I did my last CP at 25, in fact

 

[ipodluvr287]

I remember awhile ago everybody was posting their tumblrs. I don't think I posted mine, so here they are:
http://ipodluvr287.tumblr.com/ - personal
http://facecharactersgalore.tumblr.com/ - dedicated to face characters

Anybody else have them? I'll totally follow you.

 

[wdwislife]

i'm already following both of yours
i'll post mine again just in case anyone doesn't have it:
http://thedisneydiaries.tumblr.com

 

[keypooh90]

I don't have one, haha.

I'm sort of techonolgy-challenged...posting in message boards is about as high tech as it comes for me, haha.

 

[Hollywoodhaha]

Hello!
I'm planning on applying for Spring 2012.

I am a senior in high school now so at the time I would be a freshman.
I am dual enrolled now and I am taking summer college classes so that one semester off won't hurt me

 

[ishbit92]

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'm interested in:

-Custodial at MK or EPCOT. It's not everyone's first choice by far, but from what I've read it sounds awesome to me. Plus, I think I have a pretty good chance of getting it because it's one of the roles with lots of spaces and lots of people don't like the idea of it.

-Merchandise

-Attractions. Preferably Splash Mountain because it's the best ride ever. But I'd also love to do Mission Space.

-QSFB, but ONLY in ODF. I think working in one of those little carts would be cool.

-Character Attendant

I'd really take almost any role, but Custodial's my number one.

 

[bkandreu]

Do you think it would be more difficult to do the CP your first year of college or your last? I'm still trying to decide when I should do mine!

 

[Joanna71985]

Do you think it would be more difficult to do the CP your first year of college or your last? I'm still trying to decide when I should do mine!

Acceptance-wise? Or personal wise? For the first one, it's no harder then any other time in school. Personal wise, it might be easiest doing it your last year

I'm interested in:

-Custodial at MK or EPCOT. It's not everyone's first choice by far, but from what I've read it sounds awesome to me. Plus, I think I have a pretty good chance of getting it because it's one of the roles with lots of spaces and lots of people don't like the idea of it.

I'd really take almost any role, but Custodial's my number one.

Epcot is a great place to do custodial!

 

[theatregrl04]

Hey Everyone!

I am have not posted in awhile since I was busy away at ACTF and now getting the semester started and working a TON!
I think Disney will be easy compared to my hectic life now, or if not easy, at least not more demanding. I'm currently taking 17 credits and working 20 to 40+ hours each week (depends on what events are going on at the venues where I work)

So I'll try to get caught up.

Top Roles:

Character Performer OR Attractions (Really want GMR or at least something in DHS!) (as 1 and 2 order TBA!)
and
Character Attendent OR Photopass (3 and 4 order TBA!)

Any suggestions on order???

I am now a Spring 2012 hopeful!!
Found out today there is about a 95% chance that I will be able to graduate in DEC!! Which means I can move the CP up to spring and not fall!
So I will have graduated when I do the CP and be almost 22!

My Fav Disney Memory!
Was probably when I got to dance in the parade at Disneyland, the full parade route with Roger Rabbit!

I'll have to think about my favorite rides and post them later.

Hope everyone has had a great start to the week!

 

[wdwislife]

New question of the day:
Have you thought about which housing complex you'd like to live in during your CP? Which one(s) stand out to you?

I recently watched a bunch of apartment tours on youtube, and I don't think I can choose yet! I wonder if I'll even be able to make a decision when the time comes, haha.
I'm not opposed to Vista Way, as many people often are due to it's "party" reputation, but I'm also interested in Patterson.
Basically, I don't really know yet! But that's ok, because I've got time!

 

[ishbit92]

Acceptance-wise? Or personal wise? For the first one, it's no harder then any other time in school. Personal wise, it might be easiest doing it your last year



Epcot is a great place to do custodial!

Yeah, I imagine so! I figure it would be pretty awesome to sweep the streets of many different countries, all in one week!

 

[ishbit92]

New question of the day:
Have you thought about which housing complex you'd like to live in during your CP? Which one(s) stand out to you?

I recently watched a bunch of apartment tours on youtube, and I don't think I can choose yet! I wonder if I'll even be able to make a decision when the time comes, haha.
I'm not opposed to Vista Way, as many people often are due to it's "party" reputation, but I'm also interested in Patterson.
Basically, I don't really know yet! But that's ok, because I've got time!

I want either Chatham or Patterson. Not Vista.

I'm not much of a partier at all, and I especially won't be during the CP because I'll be under 21, and getting termed is the last thing I want! Plus, Vista's old. I prefer the fresh, new, quieter apartments at either Chatham or Patterson

 

[ipodluvr287]

New question of the day:
Have you thought about which housing complex you'd like to live in during your CP? Which one(s) stand out to you?

I recently watched a bunch of apartment tours on youtube, and I don't think I can choose yet! I wonder if I'll even be able to make a decision when the time comes, haha.
I'm not opposed to Vista Way, as many people often are due to it's "party" reputation, but I'm also interested in Patterson.
Basically, I don't really know yet! But that's ok, because I've got time!

If I do the CP, I would chose Chatham.

 

[keypooh90]

New question of the day:
Have you thought about which housing complex you'd like to live in during your CP? Which one(s) stand out to you?

I recently watched a bunch of apartment tours on youtube, and I don't think I can choose yet! I wonder if I'll even be able to make a decision when the time comes, haha.
I'm not opposed to Vista Way, as many people often are due to it's "party" reputation, but I'm also interested in Patterson.
Basically, I don't really know yet! But that's ok, because I've got time!

If I get accepted, Patterson or Chatam.

Vista Way looks older/more out of shape than the other two, at least from videos I've seen.

 

[theatregrl04]

Could someone direct me to a good place(s) to find out more about the complexes?

That is one part of the CP I do not know much about! Though I am assume that is it is similar to any college housing, with advantages, disadvantages and stereotypes.

Thanks!!

Hopefully they will be bigger than my current room. Our room literally fits a set of bunk beds, 2 desks, 2 dressers and a 1 1/2 foot path through it if our chairs are pushed under our desks! At least we have a decent amount of closet space!! Not sure they can make a 2 person room any smaller than ours!