Disney College Program for Parents Thread...

[BadDad]

My DD did the CP this past Spring and had 7 roommates - they "met" on Facebook and chose to room together (all under 21). They agreed beforehand that there would be no parties, drinking, drugs, sleepovers, etc.

After about 2 months DD came home from work one night and 2 of the roommates were drinking with some guys in the apartment. She called and asked us what to do. We told her to leave the apartment immediately, which she did. Two other roommates also left and the rest were at work. We also told her to report it to security, but she didn't want to because she really liked the girls and didn't want to get them in trouble.

The very next day security came and searched the apartment and found the alcohol in one girl's locker - she was termed the next day. So obviously someone reported it, but we never found out who it was.Sadly, she blamed my DD for turning her in even though she didn't.

So yes, Disney does take underage drinking seriously and deals with it immediately and sternly. If one of your son's roommates brings in alcohol I'd recommend that he leave the apartment and report it.

Thanks.

Question: So they have lockers in their rooms?

 

[Praise2Him]

Yes, they're pretty big - about the size of a school locker.

 

[kikiq]

This may sound naive, but I don't get it. Why are people buying a lot of clothes there? If you're barely getting paid, therefore saving up your money, why spend this little new money on a new wardrobe that you won't be able to wear since you spend most of your time in "costume"? On top of that, if you're a disney fan you already have your disney themed tees so what more could you need? Are these people very easily susceptible to impulse buying?

There are CP shirts/sweatshirts plus you have access to the company store. My DD is not a shopper but bought items for the family (Fall Advantage) And the outlet mall is just minutes away from the apartment complex. Not every CP has their "Disney tees" already. Two of my DDs room mates hadn't ever been to WDW or Disneyland, this was their first Disney experience.

 

[kikiq]

kikiq, the word of the day is "convincing"...We're working on her! Thanks for the advice.

Tell her that she needs room for all the "stuff" she might want to get from the company store. Plus her CP stuff...it adds up. I picked up 4 of the room mates on the day of check in, 2 of them had never been to WDW. (Being a good mom and feeling for the moms left at home) One girl had 2 HUGE suitcases plus a carryon plus a large purse. She ended up shipping things home mid term and at the end also. Good Luck!

 

[kids4olsen]

I'm waiting as well just had mine yesterday we will probably find out on the same day! Hope we both get a yes!

have you heard anything yet????

 

[kids4olsen]

My DD did the CP this past Spring and had 7 roommates - they "met" on Facebook and chose to room together (all under 21). They agreed beforehand that there would be no parties, drinking, drugs, sleepovers, etc.

After about 2 months DD came home from work one night and 2 of the roommates were drinking with some guys in the apartment. She called and asked us what to do. We told her to leave the apartment immediately, which she did. Two other roommates also left and the rest were at work. We also told her to report it to security, but she didn't want to because she really liked the girls and didn't want to get them in trouble.

The very next day security came and searched the apartment and found the alcohol in one girl's locker - she was termed the next day. So obviously someone reported it, but we never found out who it was.Sadly, she blamed my DD for turning her in even though she didn't.

So yes, Disney does take underage drinking seriously and deals with it immediately and sternly. If one of your son's roommates brings in alcohol I'd recommend that he leave the apartment and report it.

glad they do take it serious. to many kids get into trouble bc they don't think

 

[ZeroToHero]

This may sound naive, but I don't get it. Why are people buying a lot of clothes there? If you're barely getting paid, therefore saving up your money, why spend this little new money on a new wardrobe that you won't be able to wear since you spend most of your time in "costume"? On top of that, if you're a disney fan you already have your disney themed tees so what more could you need? Are these people very easily susceptible to impulse buying?

Because they come out with new clothes that you might want, you get a 40% discount for the holidays, they have a place called Cast Connection where you get 75% off merchandise, and sometimes shirts are on sale for 2$.

 

[BadDad]

Yes, they're pretty big - about the size of a school locker.

Where are the apartment lockers? I did see them in the 360 view on the website.

Can they be locked?

 

[WDW_lover_in_SC]

Where are the apartment lockers? I did see them in the 360 view on the website.

Can they be locked?

In the bedroom closet there are 2 and you have to bring a lock for them.

 

[DeeCee735]

Where are the apartment lockers? I did see them in the 360 view on the website.

Can they be locked?

I'm a mom of a 21 yr old son who will be attending the CP in January for the first time He's still away at school and is consumed with projects and papers, so he hasn't really looked around for CP info yet, since accepting. When he's home for Thanksgiving, he plans to get more information.

In the meantime, I can't stop reading these boards! I'm excited for him and being a freak of a planner, I hope to have as much info as possible before he gets there. With that said, may I ask, you mention above that you saw the apartment lockers on the website. Is this an area of the website that only the CPers can get into, or can I look around too? If so, can you post the link or tell me what the website is? Is it the regular Disney CP site?

Thanks so much for any info you can provide. Also, can he wait til he gets home for Thanksgiving before filling out the roommate matcher form, or is this something he should do immediately?

Again, TIA!

 

[khancock]

They may be talking about the 360's

https://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap/its/mimes/zh_wdwcp/students/housing/housing_360_views.html

 

[newdrama12]

Is this an area of the website that only the CPers can get into, or can I look around too? If so, can you post the link or tell me what the website is? Is it the regular Disney CP site?

Thanks so much for any info you can provide. Also, can he wait til he gets home for Thanksgiving before filling out the roommate matcher form, or is this something he should do immediately?

Again, TIA!

If you go to wdwcollegeprogram.com you will be able to look around a bit. There is a family member section as well as a student section. There are lockers in the apartment, he would just need a combination lock. The roommate matching form doesn't have to be filled out, but he can wait to do that if he wants to.

 

[DeeCee735]

I also posted this on the regular college board because I think some of the questions can be addressed to the students and some to the parents, so thanks again for any info!
My son's check in date is 1/10/11. Where is check in? Is it the same place for everyone? Where is Traditions held?
Where will his training be for Bell Services/Dispatch? Will he need his car to get to and from training or is it mandatory to take their transportation for the training days?

He's bringing his car, we are driving two cars down to get him settled. I was thinking of renting the second car instead of taking ours to drive down and move him in, and then return the rental in florida so my husband and I can fly home at the end of our stay (we will be there for a few days). How much will he need to use a car in the first week that he's there? Is there a lot of running around to be done, besides the supermarket or to buy shoes?

Just trying to get a feel for that first week. I know we won't see him much, and my husband and I do plan to have a couple of days in the parks for ourselves, but I also plan to be "on call" if he needs us to run errands with him, or for him while he's doing his training.

Anything thing you guys can share with this mom to help me from a parents point of view, to prepare for the first few "settle in" days?

TIA!

 

[ZeroToHero]

I also posted this on the regular college board because I think some of the questions can be addressed to the students and some to the parents, so thanks again for any info!
My son's check in date is 1/10/11. Where is check in? Is it the same place for everyone? Where is Traditions held?
Where will his training be for Bell Services/Dispatch? Will he need his car to get to and from training or is it mandatory to take their transportation for the training days?

He's bringing his car, we are driving two cars down to get him settled. I was thinking of renting the second car instead of taking ours to drive down and move him in, and then return the rental in florida so my husband and I can fly home at the end of our stay (we will be there for a few days). How much will he need to use a car in the first week that he's there? Is there a lot of running around to be done, besides the supermarket or to buy shoes?

Just trying to get a feel for that first week. I know we won't see him much, and my husband and I do plan to have a couple of days in the parks for ourselves, but I also plan to be "on call" if he needs us to run errands with him, or for him while he's doing his training.

Anything thing you guys can share with this mom to help me from a parents point of view, to prepare for the first few "settle in" days?

TIA!

Check-in is at Vista Way, and yes, it is the same for everyone.

Traditions is at Disney University.

Training will either be just at his resort, or at Disney University and his resort. You don't have to take the transportation offered, but if you don't know the way, it might be safer to take it, so you don't get lost the first day.

My roommates and I only needed to go out to get stuff the first two days, and it was just going to Target for groceries and anything the apartment needed. After training starts (or sometimes at Casting the first day, depending on your role) you'll find out what type of shoes you need, but you have plenty of time to get them.

 

[deek05]

Does anyone know if it's problem to mail a box down a few days before my dd arrives? Will they hold it for her? Thanks

 

[SportsChick]

No they won't hold anything so sending stuff down early isn't possible

 

[kids4olsen]

is there a certain attire my daughter needs to wear for main entrance or shuttle person

 

[SportsChick]

you have to have professional wear for Traditions and Discovery Day (or whatever the park orientation day is called. Epcot is Discovery Day). I started training right after that, so I only needed two professional outfits. I'm not taking classes here however.

 

[Traveliz]

is there a certain attire my daughter needs to wear for main entrance or shuttle person

She will be issued a costume for work - everything but the underwear, socks and shoes (shoes and socks will have to be a certain color). For other work events there is a "Disney Look" that needs to be maintained...its basically nice clothes (somewhat nicer than business casual) and will be explained in detail.

Liz

 

[kids4olsen]

she is majoring in marketing and minoring in graphic design,business,internatioanl business, global chain supply and demand what courses can any of you suggest she takes while she is there she will bethere from jan 31 until aug 12. she is hoping to take 2 courses. also the college site says she will get tix for up to 3 people for up to 6 days. people on here have said you get 4 tix for up to 6 days. can anyone tell me which it is.and are there block out days that you can not get discounts for rooms for your family