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

[keypooh90]

Oh wow! Have you started packing at all? And are you driving or flying down?

I have piles of stuff in our spare bedroom, but no actual packing yet. I'm driving down because my mom and I are going for a trip before my internship starts.

 

[Spo0nfulofSugar]

I have piles of stuff in our spare bedroom, but no actual packing yet. I'm driving down because my mom and I are going for a trip before my internship starts.

Ugh. Right now I wish I was you.

 

[keypooh90]

Ugh. Right now I wish I was you.

Aww...aren't you planning for a program in a few years?

 

[Ajaz]

I leave in 15 days!!!!

I have so much to do and so little has been done!

You posted this (I think) 15 days ago! Which means you are in or headed to Disney! Yayayay!

 

[Spo0nfulofSugar]

You posted this (I think) 15 days ago! Which means you are in or headed to Disney! Yayayay!

Yep, so they better get on to give us an update. Gotta have someone to live vicariously through.

 

[keypooh90]

You posted this (I think) 15 days ago! Which means you are in or headed to Disney! Yayayay!

I am here and settled!

I am slowly getting a hang of the Disney life and riding the buses. I checked in on the 16th (met my rooommate at Vista at 6:45 am), spent two ish hours at Casting, moved in, had a housing/welcome meeting, finished moving in, then went back to the resort with my mom for one more night. The next day (17th), we had a day off so I went to DTD and wal-mart, and finished getting organized. After that we went to dinner at Mara at AKL and tried to go to bed early. Traditions was the 18th and lasted from 8-12:30, then my roommate and I ran an errand and went to MK for the night, and rode Space Mountain, Pirates, saw Tiki Birds, saw MSEP, rode the last Haunted Mansion ride of the night, saw Wishes from the monorail and headed back home. We had the next day off and went to Wilderness Lodge and DHS and saw the Indiana show, Star Tours, and walked through shops. Yesterday was my core training and today was Discovery Day at Epcot. Tomorrow I go to work 7-3:30.

 

[Spo0nfulofSugar]

Man, it really sounds like you're living the dream! I hope everything has been fun so far, though it sounds like it to me!

 

[Ajaz]

I am here and settled!

I am slowly getting a hang of the Disney life and riding the buses. I checked in on the 16th (met my rooommate at Vista at 6:45 am), spent two ish hours at Casting, moved in, had a housing/welcome meeting, finished moving in, then went back to the resort with my mom for one more night. The next day (17th), we had a day off so I went to DTD and wal-mart, and finished getting organized. After that we went to dinner at Mara at AKL and tried to go to bed early. Traditions was the 18th and lasted from 8-12:30, then my roommate and I ran an errand and went to MK for the night, and rode Space Mountain, Pirates, saw Tiki Birds, saw MSEP, rode the last Haunted Mansion ride of the night, saw Wishes from the monorail and headed back home. We had the next day off and went to Wilderness Lodge and DHS and saw the Indiana show, Star Tours, and walked through shops. Yesterday was my core training and today was Discovery Day at Epcot. Tomorrow I go to work 7-3:30.

YAY! That sounds fantastically wonderful! Definitely keep us updated!

In other news (and I'm sure y'all are aware of this) but Fall/FA 2012 apps are out! I'm seriously considering applying as a backup if I don't get accepted as a camp counselor again.

 

[keypooh90]

YAY! That sounds fantastically wonderful! Definitely keep us updated!

In other news (and I'm sure y'all are aware of this) but Fall/FA 2012 apps are out! I'm seriously considering applying as a backup if I don't get accepted as a camp counselor again.

Good luck...you should def apply.

It is an incredible experience. I finished my three days of training on Monday and was off today/yesterday. Today I went to AK for awhile and tomorrow I work Epcot evening EMH 4 to 12:30 am...yay!

 

[PrincessDream]

Hey!

My name is Christina and I'm a freshman at UCONN. I'm hoping to do the CP for Spring or Fall of 2013. I am so so excited. I wish I could apply sooner but my life is too hectic. I'd love to work just about any position, except for maybe QSFB. I plan to utilize my CP as a stepping stone to a PI and hopefully a career with Disney. However; my only work experience is filing in an office and such. I hope this won't hurt my chances. Well, it's great to meet you all! Have a magical day!

 

[Spo0nfulofSugar]

Hey!

My name is Christina and I'm a freshman at UCONN. I'm hoping to do the CP for Spring or Fall of 2013. I am so so excited. I wish I could apply sooner but my life is too hectic. I'd love to work just about any position, except for maybe QSFB. I plan to utilize my CP as a stepping stone to a PI and hopefully a career with Disney. However; my only work experience is filing in an office and such. I hope this won't hurt my chances. Well, it's great to meet you all! Have a magical day!

Aww, another poor soul who has a couple years to wait. That's awesome that you're looking for a lifelong career with the Mouse, my only reason not to is because I wouldn't want to have to move to work onsite. I don't think having a job matters in the slightest- I've seen lots of people who have never been employed in their life get in. Nice to meet you!

 

[Ajaz]

This board has died!

I've been super wrapped up in school and my organizations this semester, but that doesn't mean I've forgotten about y'all! I'm officially done with my sophomore year of college, which is both exciting and terrifying.

I've decided I'm finally applying for the CP for Spring or SA 2013! It's been a long process trying to sort out my life and figuring out where the CP would fit in best. HOPEFULLY I get accepted, but if not, I will definitely be applying for Fall 2013! I'm super nervous and excited and just can't wait until August so I can finally apply! I can't believe it's already been three years since I found out about the program and that my time to apply is almost here!

Basically I'm just super excited and wanted to fill y'all in on my life! Update me on what's going on with you and your Disney plans

 

[Spo0nfulofSugar]

Aww hey! Nothing much is going on for me on the CP front, obviously...but I have two friends that will be applying in a semester! I'm so excited to get to have someone who can show me the ropes when it comes time for me to apply.

And you KNOW you have to keep us up to date with your application! Awesome that someone's finally "graduating" from our little CP 201 club!

 

[HFBelle]

Ahh, here is the infamous thread! I'm a Junior in High school, and plan on doing the CP in Fall of 2015! I would love to be a character performer, BBB Hostess, A spiel attraction(ESPECIALLY the Great Movie Ride!), or a character attendant! I think it would be great to continue a career there. I'm going to be a musical theatre major, so Disney is definitely in my thoughts for future careers. Though, I still have no idea what I want to do. What I love about Disney is that it provides a special magic, and I'm a girl with a lot of big dreams, so I always feel such a happiness not only when I'm in the parks, but watching videos, reading articles, and seeing how Disney magic can impact a persons life. I love reading the experiences that people in the college program have had, and I can't wait to hopefully experience it myself in a few years!

 

[keypooh90]

This board has died!

I've been super wrapped up in school and my organizations this semester, but that doesn't mean I've forgotten about y'all! I'm officially done with my sophomore year of college, which is both exciting and terrifying.

I've decided I'm finally applying for the CP for Spring or SA 2013! It's been a long process trying to sort out my life and figuring out where the CP would fit in best. HOPEFULLY I get accepted, but if not, I will definitely be applying for Fall 2013! I'm super nervous and excited and just can't wait until August so I can finally apply! I can't believe it's already been three years since I found out about the program and that my time to apply is almost here!

Basically I'm just super excited and wanted to fill y'all in on my life! Update me on what's going on with you and your Disney plans

I was actually thinking about you all a few days ago! My program has gone by so, so quickly. I have been here for 3.5 months and have 3.5 months left to go (I was able to extend my program and will be here until August 3rd, then it's back to school!) I am loving it and have plans to do another program after graduation, so soon it will be back to dreaming and planning for the future.

 

[Ajaz]

Ahh, here is the infamous thread! I'm a Junior in High school, and plan on doing the CP in Fall of 2015! I would love to be a character performer, BBB Hostess, A spiel attraction(ESPECIALLY the Great Movie Ride!), or a character attendant! I think it would be great to continue a career there. I'm going to be a musical theatre major, so Disney is definitely in my thoughts for future careers. Though, I still have no idea what I want to do. What I love about Disney is that it provides a special magic, and I'm a girl with a lot of big dreams, so I always feel such a happiness not only when I'm in the parks, but watching videos, reading articles, and seeing how Disney magic can impact a persons life. I love reading the experiences that people in the college program have had, and I can't wait to hopefully experience it myself in a few years!

Welcome!!! : :

I was actually thinking about you all a few days ago! My program has gone by so, so quickly. I have been here for 3.5 months and have 3.5 months left to go (I was able to extend my program and will be here until August 3rd, then it's back to school!) I am loving it and have plans to do another program after graduation, so soon it will be back to dreaming and planning for the future.

That's wonderful that you were able to extend! When will you graduate?

 

[Spo0nfulofSugar]

I was actually thinking about you all a few days ago! My program has gone by so, so quickly. I have been here for 3.5 months and have 3.5 months left to go (I was able to extend my program and will be here until August 3rd, then it's back to school!) I am loving it and have plans to do another program after graduation, so soon it will be back to dreaming and planning for the future.

Yeah you forgot to come back and update us! Nice to see you again!

When will you graduate?! By that time I might be doing it too

 

[wdwislife]

Hello my lovely future (and current) CPers!

I will be graduating from high school in a little over a month, and then before I know it I'll officially be eligible for the CP! I'm planning on either FA 2013 or 2014. (I don't want to do a Spring CP because I'm going to college in New Orleans and I want to be there for Mardi Gras!) Of course I would much prefer 2013, but we'll see what my schedule will allow.

Glad to talk to you guys again!

 

[Spo0nfulofSugar]

Hello my lovely future (and current) CPers!

I will be graduating from high school in a little over a month, and then before I know it I'll officially be eligible for the CP! I'm planning on either FA 2013 or 2014. (I don't want to do a Spring CP because I'm going to college in New Orleans and I want to be there for Mardi Gras!) Of course I would much prefer 2013, but we'll see what my schedule will allow.

Glad to talk to you guys again!

GOING TO COLLEGE IN NEW ORLEANS...WHERE?!?!?!?!? (I'm thinking maybe like UNO or Xavier) and my friend is planning on Fall 2013! They graduate in a week. Funny that you want to do Fall to be here for Mardi Gras...that's always the week I leave to visit Disney World!

 

[wdwislife]

I'm going to Tulane! Haha as a native Mardi Gras must be old news to you, sort of like me going to Times Square as a New Yorker. I'm so excited to be in New Orleans for it next year though!

Basically when I start there in August I'm meeting with my advisor right away to work out the best time for me to do the program! And I'll definitely attend the campus presentation for Spring 2013 even though I won't be applying for it