Disney College Program for Parents Thread...

[Praise2Him]

Any parent remotely interested in DVC, the time to buy is when your child is in the college program. If you have any questions feel free to PM me .

Possibly, but not necessarily. Several of my DD's roommates parents own DVC and it's great. We don't, but remember, this is probably the only time you can get rooms at a 50% discount (if your child stays with you). We usually stay value or moderate, but last week we were able stay at Beach Club, club level because of the great discount we got.

 

[glendalais]

Possibly, but not necessarily. Several of my DD's roommates parents own DVC and it's great. We don't, but remember, this is probably the only time you can get rooms at a 50% discount (if your child stays with you). We usually stay value or moderate, but last week we were able stay at Beach Club, club level because of the great discount we got.

He's actually referring to the Cast Member discount on Disney Vacation Club memberships, which as a courtesy is extended to the parents of Disney Internship Programs Participants.

It's actually a pretty nice discount - currently 20% off as of the time of this post. And you can continue to receive discounted hotel rooms even if your child does not remain with The Walt Disney Company and Affiliated Companies after their program ends.

 

[DisneyWatchMan]

He's actually referring to the Cast Member discount on Disney Vacation Club memberships, which as a courtesy is extended to the parents of Disney Internship Programs Participants.

It's actually a pretty nice discount - currently 20% off as of the time of this post. And you can continue to receive discounted hotel rooms even if your child does not remain with The Walt Disney Company and Affiliated Companies after their program ends.

I'm not sure what you mean by "you can continue to receive discounted hotel rooms even if your child does not remain with the The Walt Disney Company".

 

[Traveliz]

I'm not sure what you mean by "you can continue to receive discounted hotel rooms even if your child does not remain with the The Walt Disney Company".

I think the poster means by buying into DVC you are continuing to receive discounted hotel rooms - the value of a CRO rented DVC room is much higher than what an owner pays over the long haul.

Liz

 

[Praise2Him]

He's actually referring to the Cast Member discount on Disney Vacation Club memberships, which as a courtesy is extended to the parents of Disney Internship Programs Participants.

It's actually a pretty nice discount - currently 20% off as of the time of this post. And you can continue to receive discounted hotel rooms even if your child does not remain with The Walt Disney Company and Affiliated Companies after their program ends.

Oh wow, that's interesting. I did not know that. Pretty nice!

 

[blessedby3]

Im new to this forum as I have a dd who is intrested in doing the CP. I started reading through this thread, but thought I would post a couple of questions.
My dd is a sophomore at Liberty University right now. She was wanting to do the spring 2011 cp, but Liberty says she has to have 18 credit hours in her major (journalism) under her belt before doing the cp. She wont have that many so she will probably have to do fall 2011.
She will also have to take a couple of online classes during her cp so she will still graduate on time.
As far as costs, what will she have to put money out for? I know there is housing and food, but are there any others? How much money does a typical CP make in a week?
Will she be able to get us a discount at Disney for hotel when we visit and park tickets if we choose to go?
I think I remember reading that some people found roomates over facebook. Can someone point me in the right direction to find lots of facebookers who are doing the program? (is there a "group"?)
We are going to try and get to a seminar at Virginia Tech next month to get more questions answered. Does anyone have a child from Liberty University that has done this? Does anyone have a child majoring in Journalism? If so what job were they given to go along with that field?

Thanks for any help you can give me. This is overwheming to say the least.

 

[Cara6190]

I was accepted for the Fall Advantage program! I just got the e-mail today. I'm going to be a custodian! I actually think that will be good for me, so I'm excited!

 

[dnoyes]

Im new to this forum as I have a dd who is intrested in doing the CP. I started reading through this thread, but thought I would post a couple of questions.
My dd is a sophomore at Liberty University right now. She was wanting to do the spring 2011 cp, but Liberty says she has to have 18 credit hours in her major (journalism) under her belt before doing the cp. She wont have that many so she will probably have to do fall 2011.
She will also have to take a couple of online classes during her cp so she will still graduate on time.
As far as costs, what will she have to put money out for? I know there is housing and food, but are there any others? How much money does a typical CP make in a week?
Will she be able to get us a discount at Disney for hotel when we visit and park tickets if we choose to go?
I think I remember reading that some people found roomates over facebook. Can someone point me in the right direction to find lots of facebookers who are doing the program? (is there a "group"?)
We are going to try and get to a seminar at Virginia Tech next month to get more questions answered. Does anyone have a child from Liberty University that has done this? Does anyone have a child majoring in Journalism? If so what job were they given to go along with that field?

Thanks for any help you can give me. This is overwheming to say the least.

My daughter went to summer school to get extra credits before she did the CP. It also helped to keep her on our insurance.

She will need enough money to last the first few weeks until she gets a real check. Most make around $1000+ a month and rent (the only bill they pay) is $300 and up depending where you pick to live.

Once in the CP she can get you a Disney Resort room 40% off (50 if she stays with you) and yes she can get you guest tickets for up to 3 people at a time.

Can't help you with the Facebook thing.

There isn't a internship for journalism in the CP. She would have to agree to one of the roles offered. Go to the Disney World College Program site and look at the selections. My daughter did Merch at the HS and loved it.

Good luck it's a lot to learn

 

[Joanna71985]

I was accepted for the Fall Advantage program! I just got the e-mail today. I'm going to be a custodian! I actually think that will be good for me, so I'm excited!

Congrats!

 

[stephsboys]

I was accepted for the Fall Advantage program! I just got the e-mail today. I'm going to be a custodian! I actually think that will be good for me, so I'm excited!

Congratulations!! My son has been working as a custodian for about a month and he loves it~~ Lots of interaction with guests and he has gotten to work at a lot of different locations in EPCOT and now he is going to work at ESPN Sports Complex during Spring Training. He is really excited - he's a huge baseball fan!!

It may not sound like the most glamorous job, but it has been great for him!
Good luck!

 

[Bengel033]

I was accepted for the Fall Advantage program! I just got the e-mail today. I'm going to be a custodian! I actually think that will be good for me, so I'm excited!

Good job, Ill be there for fall advantage too!

 

[beautygirlsmom]

My daughter interviewed a week ago Friday, and got her invitation today! She is QSFB, and super excited! She is going to be a Fall Advantage start.

She already lives in an Orlando apartment as a student at UCF, so moving her shouldn't be too much trouble. Our biggest problem is going to be storing all of her stuff! Her apartment now is pretty big (3 BR/3 BA), and they have a ton of stuff in the kitchen. We'll be filling up a garage or two, I think

She'd love to hear other experiences, and can be found on FB as Brighid Lora.

Sounds like just more reason for us to visit WDW!

 

[glendalais]

My daughter interviewed a week ago Friday, and got her invitation today! She is QSFB, and super excited! She is going to be a Fall Advantage start.

She already lives in an Orlando apartment as a student at UCF, so moving her shouldn't be too much trouble. Our biggest problem is going to be storing all of her stuff! Her apartment now is pretty big (3 BR/3 BA), and they have a ton of stuff in the kitchen. We'll be filling up a garage or two, I think

She'd love to hear other experiences, and can be found on FB as Brighid Lora.

Sounds like just more reason for us to visit WDW!

If she already lives in Central Florida and is a UCF student, Program Operations may be amenable to allowing her to refrain from moving into Company Housing and just commute to work on a normal basis. She would continue to be eligible for the other "benefits" of the program (classes, etc.), but wouldn't have up to go through the hassle of moving.

You would just need to contact them and ask.

 

[DisneyCDE]

To blessedby3

DS is hoping to do Spring Advantage 2011 and has found a Facebook group. Am enclosing the link

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=272325548167

Hope this helps

 

[lilosurf11]

wrong post haha, sorry!

 

[mebbradley]

To blessedby3

DS is hoping to do Spring Advantage 2011 and has found a Facebook group. Am enclosing the link

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=272325548167

Hope this helps

Yup, that is the Spring Group! I actually created it after the creator of the original group left so we could have a group we could change! haha

 

[DisneyDame27]

Hi all! I am so glad I found you! My son just got his email for the fall. This is a dream come true for him. He starts 8/23 and will be doing something at the park entrances. Anyway we will be heading down for a scouting trip June 6. Don't think we'll be able to find any details out obviously but kinda want to drive around etc. We are DVC members and still have points to use.

Got any advice for us rookies?

PS - anybody on FB?

 

[Traveliz]

Hi all! I am so glad I found you! My son just got his email for the fall. This is a dream come true for him. He starts 8/23 and will be doing something at the park entrances. Anyway we will be heading down for a scouting trip June 6. Don't think we'll be able to find any details out obviously but kinda want to drive around etc. We are DVC members and still have points to use.

Got any advice for us rookies?

PS - anybody on FB?

We were down there in between the time my daughter was accepted and the time she checked in on a trip and we took time to drive over to the different apt complexes. You can't get in but you can see enough from the outside to get an idea of where you might want to live and also see what is availble in the neighborhood.

We also talked to alot of the CMs with colleges on their nametags as we were buying things and standing in line.

Liz

 

[ZeroToHero]

He's Main Entrance Operations? I would ask the people working the turnstiles, the parking lot people, etc, what they think of their role. They're probably what he's doing. And yes, always talk to current College Programmers.

And if he wants to get in touch with people he'll be meeting while down there, here is the fall group.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=40093307155&ref=ts

 

[DisneyDame27]

ZerotoHero - I will be honest we haven't really talked about what the email said. I'm waiting for him to come home from school. He's at school right now in Boston and will be coming home to Oxford at Easter. I've visited the websit etc., but I am finding more answers here - especially from people like you who have provided this thread with so much information.

I joined the Fall group on FB so look for me.......I think you will be able to find me..........also a DIS unplugged fan etc.

Again please keep the posts coming - I usually don't post much, I am a stalker and find myself reading more than posting.