Disney College Program for Parents Thread...

[HopperFan]

Thanks for the insight. I'm booked at the Poly so maybe I'll get lucky with the discount!

That is good, you'll have a better chance or at least you are already in deluxe mode. I would give her everything she needs to know to book. Have her call randomly and having that info she can book immediately without getting the info from you. We were trying to book later this month, she came up with a great deal, called us, I said yes, she called back and already gone in less than 10 minutes.

 

[mickeyway]

Can she keep it in the room not under the bed? Her dorm room is the size of a broom closet so there was no where else it could go. the bed had adjustments for height on the frame. I am assuming that the beds at Disney do not have these adjustments.

 

[jenniy122]

The rooms here don't have any space really, and a trunk wouldn't fit under the beds even with risers (I had a trunk in my old apartments, and have my bed on risers here. My regular size suitcase barely squeezes under the bed). There are lockers in the closets if you're worried about her needing to lock things up.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Are any linens provided or do you need to bring your own? Are the beds real twin sized or extra long twin?

 

[dpswift]

Are any linens provided or do you need to bring your own? Are the beds real twin sized or extra long twin?

From what I have heard you need to bring you own bedding there are some kitchen towels provided but DD wants to bring her own. I believe that on a differant thread Hopper fan said the beds were twin and to bring a mattress cover. I hope they are regular twins because that is the size matress cover I bought.

 

[leeg229]

From what I have heard you need to bring you own bedding there are some kitchen towels provided but DD wants to bring her own. I believe that on a differant thread Hopper fan said the beds were twin and to bring a mattress cover. I hope they are regular twins because that is the size matress cover I bought.

The beds are (barely) regular twin size and I'd HIGHLY recommend a mattress pad because the beds are really uncomfortable.

 

[mickeyway]

The rooms here don't have any space really, and a trunk wouldn't fit under the beds even with risers (I had a trunk in my old apartments, and have my bed on risers here. My regular size suitcase barely squeezes under the bed). There are lockers in the closets if you're worried about her needing to lock things up.

Wow so the beds are very close to the floor? I bought bed risers this weekend cheap and was thinking about getting here those plastic containers to put under her bed to store somethings like dry goods ( poptarts, cereal boxes, easy mac and cheese)

 

[DisneyFansInNYC]

From what I have heard you need to bring you own bedding there are some kitchen towels provided but DD wants to bring her own. I believe that on a differant thread Hopper fan said the beds were twin and to bring a mattress cover. I hope they are regular twins because that is the size matress cover I bought.

They are regular twins. Not very firm. We brought a nice mattress pad. They only provide items for the kitchen and a shower curtain for a bathroom. Nothing else.

 

[pigget74]

I hate to see they are not XLTwins. We were going to box his dorm bedding up to take with him to the CP, but of course it is all for xl twin. Now we have to go shopping...at least we know now and not when we arrive.

 

[HopperFan]

Twins. DD took a mattress incasement to keep bugs and bodily stuff away from here which was put to the test when their apt this semester got bed bugs. Her roommate got bit up, she did not. She also took a very padded mattress pad to make it more comfy. And her linens.

She also took bed risers last semester and the beds were so heavy they cracked and crushed them. They might work for you but they might not.

 

[HopperFan]

Here is what should be provided: http://cp.disneycareers.com/en/onboarding/fl/housing/amenities/

 

[Deb & Bill]

From what I have heard you need to bring you own bedding there are some kitchen towels provided but DD wants to bring her own. I believe that on a differant thread Hopper fan said the beds were twin and to bring a mattress cover. I hope they are regular twins because that is the size matress cover I bought.

Thanks

 

[Deb & Bill]

The beds are (barely) regular twin size and I'd HIGHLY recommend a mattress pad because the beds are really uncomfortable.

Thanks. We have one from his first dorm room that is nice and cushiony.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Here is what should be provided: http://cp.disneycareers.com/en/onboarding/fl/housing/amenities/

Excellent. Thanks.

 

[mickeyway]

OK are the rooms carpeted or tile or combination?
Can they bring appliances like a toaster, waffle maker sandwich press?

 

[Gr8t Fan]

I hate to see they are not XLTwins. We were going to box his dorm bedding up to take with him to the CP, but of course it is all for xl twin. Now we have to go shopping...at least we know now and not when we arrive.

My daughter is bringing her XLT dorm bedding and will simply tuck the sheets under a bit. No need to buy all new bedding IMO.

 

[HopperFan]

OK are the rooms carpeted or tile or combination?
Can they bring appliances like a toaster, waffle maker sandwich press?

Depends on apartments. DD was in Commons in fall, all carpet except kitchen, bath and laundry room. She is in Vista Way this semester, only the bedrooms have carpet and the living space has "wood".

Yes you can bring all the appliances you want. Her and fall roommates coordinated so no duplicates. They had a variety including a Keurig DD took vacuum cleaner too. Also if they are a tv person, they need to take. She didn't fall because others had, spring she has a small one in her bedroom.

 

[dpswift]

Depends on apartments. DD was in Commons in fall, all carpet except kitchen, bath and laundry room. She is in Vista Way this semester, only the bedrooms have carpet and the living space has "wood".

Yes you can bring all the appliances you want. Her and fall roommates coordinated so no duplicates. They had a variety including a Keurig DD took vacuum cleaner too. Also if they are a tv person, they need to take. She didn't fall because others had, spring she has a small one in her bedroom.

DD and her roommates are hoping for the Commons as well. She has a Keurig and another roommate has a crockpot DD is also thing about getting a toaster. I bought her an expensive mattress and pillow covers. We will most likely get her a mattress pad and bedding when we get there.

 

[Daniel V]

Updating**Since there is not officially a thread for parents of CP participants, here goes. This unofficial thread will hopefully be a guide for us as parents to have access to as accurate information as possible with areas we're not so familiar with and to ask questions to those who are more knowledgeable having been through this experience before. We could really learn a great deal about how the program runs, what to expect, and maybe even give a little support to each of us as we go through this experience together. I for one am going to miss my daughter terribly and although I know this is the experience of a lifetime for her, it's going to be a huge adjustment for us as a family having her so far away and not seeing her every day as it will for all who's son or daughter is also participating.

Below there are already a few posts with great information. Remember, no question is a "dumb" question. If it's something you need to know, just ask or if you have some info you may think will be helpful to someone else, pass it along. Someone is bound to have an answer to your question. I'm looking forward to learning all I can!!

Rebecca

Hi Rebecca...we live in the northeast and our son is heading down to Fla for an engineering internship. There is evidently no where to house him right now. He is heading down in May. From what I understand Disney will supply him accomodations for 2 weeks but then he is on his own. My question....does anyone know where I can find him reasonably priced accomodations in the WDW area or are there any engineering interns in the same boat? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Daniel

 

[dpswift]

Another question. As I see our car trunk getting fuller and fuller and thinking about the number of CP's that fly in Is there a bulletin board of things listed for sale or do you have to get lucky and meet someone who is leaving in the next few weeks? DD has packed a Kuerig and a crock pot. However I know there are a few other things that she would use and would actually save her food money. I am sure that there are lots of things that are like new that cannot be transported home.