Disney College Program for Parents Thread...

[jobro912]

My son checks in on August 12!!! We are going down on the 6th to get some park time in before. I figure the whole check-in process will be a bit drawn out, so I am dropping him with what he needs for that, then going back to a park to play. When he is ready, I will help him move his things in, then make a grocery run...but I have Fast Passes reserved for that evening, so other than helping him get things into his apartment...I'm going to Disneyworld.

 

[vellamint]

Looking for some advice again, hope you don't mind . DD is sharing a flat with another five girls they had a flat inspection the other day and failed it. We were visiting for 12 days at the time and DD was staying with us, the room she shares with another girl passed but the rest of the flat failed. The state of the flat has really been getting DD down, she's no clean freak but it appears the others are a lazy bunch who can't be bothered to tidy up, if DD wants to eat she has to clean some dishes first. When we dropped DD back yesterday as we were going home I saw the flat yesterday and was surprised they didn't have ants or worse given the state of it. DD has been told that there is a further inspection within 72 hours and if the flat is not clean they'll all get fined and that a further inspection will be made with a larger fine or they'll be termed. These girls haven't attempted to clean up. They all go home in 9 days and the four messy ones have booked themselves into a hotel for the final night, I'm worried they'll go and leave DD with all their mess to tidy

I have a very bad feeling about this for you......

 

[jmqidoc]

Hi all.. been a while since I wondered over here to DIS.. oops.. my bad..
Well as a parent of a current DCPSpring advantage 2013. not extended till Dec 2013 I would like to first welcome all the parents to this wonderful journey.
My DD and myself started a FB page when she was accepted last year. Many parents chime in with questions frustrations giggles and the sorts.. Please feel free to jump on over..
I have renamed the page to DCP S/S Fall Advantage Parents 2013


https://www.facebook.com/groups/430218563680184/?hc_location=stream

I will be keeping my eye open for new requests to join. Yes it is a closed group. We have found it was much easier to keep it as a Parent forum.. not public..
Come on bye and say hi..

 

[GADaisy]

My son checks in on August 12!!! We are going down on the 6th to get some park time in before. I figure the whole check-in process will be a bit drawn out, so I am dropping him with what he needs for that, then going back to a park to play. When he is ready, I will help him move his things in, then make a grocery run...but I have Fast Passes reserved for that evening, so other than helping him get things into his apartment...I'm going to Disneyworld.

Okay, I guess the consensus is that I don't really need to be there. Setting up his apt. is really just unpacking his clothes and making up his bed. I am hoping that we can hop on down on an occasional weekend to take advantage of those free passes! It will be nice to have a look around and meet his roommates when things settle down.

 

[KristinRN]

QUESTION for those currently in the CP - I know the WDW is different from DLR. How many sign-ins do you get, and how difficult is it to sign people in given the size of the resort and different parks. We are visiting my son in December, but I'm wandering if he'll be able to sign us in each day or if we should just buy park hoppers. Any thoughts?

 

[vellamint]

THey get 6 days of passes for up to 3 people. If you only get two people in then you lose the 3rd pass.

The difficulty comes in them being there at the gate to let you in. They physically have to be there so you have to work around their schedule. Worst case scenario is if they have to BE at their work location before any park even opens....then you are out of luck unless you can wait until their shift is over.

Remember they dont need to get you into the park you are going to that day....it can be any park. You will receive a park hopper.

 

[wilkeliza]

THey get 6 days of passes for up to 3 people. If you only get two people in then you lose the 3rd pass.

The difficulty comes in them being there at the gate to let you in. They physically have to be there so you have to work around their schedule. Worst case scenario is if they have to BE at their work location before any park even opens....then you are out of luck unless you can wait until their shift is over.

Remember they dont need to get you into the park you are going to that day....it can be any park. You will receive a park hopper.

Just adding it on if a park is blacked out you can't get get into it even if you go to another park first. The park hoppers will be printed as not valid at xxx park.

 

[vellamint]

Oops...yes forgot about the black out days...luckily I have never run into that.

Anyone know if there are any blackout days in the next week

 

[Praise2Him]

There are no block out dates for August - September.

 

[Mahwah]

Okay....this might seem like a silly question, but does anyone know if your child who is in the college program gets discounts on the kennels. We are spending Thanksgiving at Disney so we thought about bringing our dog and boarding him at one of the kennels.

 

[wilkeliza]

Okay....this might seem like a silly question, but does anyone know if your child who is in the college program gets discounts on the kennels. We are spending Thanksgiving at Disney so we thought about bringing our dog and boarding him at one of the kennels.

There is only one kennel at Disney now and you will need a car to get to it. I can't remember if we get a discount in best friends or not but your child can look on the hub to see if we do. They can also call the kennel to ask. Are you flying or driving? If you are flying and it isn't a small dog you may not be able to cargo hold your dog during that time because flights have to be during a very specific range of temperatures for safe cargo flying.

 

[Mahwah]

There is only one kennel at Disney now and you will need a car to get to it. I can't remember if we get a discount in best friends or not but your child can look on the hub to see if we do. They can also call the kennel to ask. Are you flying or driving? If you are flying and it isn't a small dog you may not be able to cargo hold your dog during that time because flights have to be during a very specific range of temperatures for safe cargo flying.

Are you sure only one kennel at Disney? The last time I checked they had about 4 kennels. I know they have one in the campground and they have one right near Magic Kingdom...not sure where the others were. We are driving. We live in South Florida so its about a 3 1/2 hour drive.

 

[wilkeliza]

Are you sure only one kennel at Disney? The last time I checked they had about 4 kennels. I know they have one in the campground and they have one right near Magic Kingdom...not sure where the others were. We are driving. We live in South Florida so its about a 3 1/2 hour drive.

I only know of the one run by Best Friends. They shut down the ones in the parks a few years ago. Also to my knowledge there isn't a kennel at the campsites you are just simply allowed to have your dog as long as you follow the rules and requirements.

 

[Mahwah]

I only know of the one run by Best Friends. They shut down the ones in the parks a few years ago. Also to my knowledge there isn't a kennel at the campsites you are just simply allowed to have your dog as long as you follow the rules and requirements.

Yes, there is one in the campgrounds. We camp there every Thanksgiving, but we have never used there kennels.

 

[Traveliz]

Yes, there is one in the campgrounds. We camp there every Thanksgiving, but we have never used there kennels.

The kennels at Fort Wilderness closed in 2008 along with the park kennels as well. ALL areas now use the Best Friends facility which is fairly convenient to Fort Wilderness.

It is actually open to everyone; not just Disney resort guests or day guests.

Liz

 

[Praise2Him]

I found this for you:

Best Friends Pet Care
Full-service pet care, from luxury boarding and doggy day camp, to grooming and our Guest-only dog park, is now all under one roof at 2510 Bonnet Creek Parkway. Cast Members receive 20% off all pet boarding (some restrictions may apply), day care and day camp services, as well as 20% off the regular price of any retail merchandise, excluding Frontline and food. A 10% Cast Member discount is applied to all grooming services. Cast Members must be the pet’s primary owner and present their Disney ID to receive discount. Call 1-877-493-9738 to plan your pet’s stay, or visit wdw.bestfriendspetcare.com for more information.

 

[Mahwah]

The kennels at Fort Wilderness closed in 2008 along with the park kennels as well. ALL areas now use the Best Friends facility which is fairly convenient to Fort Wilderness.

It is actually open to everyone; not just Disney resort guests or day guests.

Liz

Wow.....I did not know that!

 

[BadDad]

I didn't go with my daughter at check in. I actually didn't see her until early evening that day because she was assigned to a later time to go to casting. She picked me up at my resort and I helped her unpack. I did get to meet her roommates though. Since you have already read the parent booklet, you won't be missing anything other than actually seeing the apartment and his roommates. I probably was only at my daughter's apartment two hours -if even that. I had a late flight out the next day and I didn't even see my daughter that day. She spent the day with her roommates!

My S23 did the CP program Spr Adv 2011 (then S20/21), My D19 is planning to do Spr Adv 2014.

1) As soon as your S gets his apt key, if he is at VW (where the check-in is) get the key, pick out his room and move him in. There are some rooms that have better views than others. Some have their own share bathroom.
2) Warning! Your S should mature. For some of his wellness roommates it will be the first time being away from mommie and daddy. Roommate agreements are important! Also, my advice: if he turns 21 during his stay ~ move to a non wellness. My S turned 21 during his program. His non-wellness apartment had beer and wine in it but it was clean. Trash was picked up and dishes washed. Alot of 21+ CPer's are thinking about PI more than partying.
3) Register at Centera Care. Medical history, Insurance, payment methods etc. CPer's get sick when guests come to WDW ill with nonrefundable tickets. My S had to wait for a strep test until I gave the information over the phone from work.
4) Relax at the tables, eat free cookies and drink coffee!

 

[photos_101]

Ok so my DD has started the CP but won't be able to get on the hub until after her training.
I know the current CM room discounts available goes until oct 26th. We are due to be there oct 25-30. If she books us a room, how will the discount work since it is only thru the 26th? Also is there a discount on table service dining right now also?
Thanks so much for the help!

 

[wilkeliza]

Ok so my DD has started the CP but won't be able to get on the hub until after her training.
I know the current CM room discounts available goes until oct 26th. We are due to be there oct 25-30. If she books us a room, how will the discount work since it is only thru the 26th? Also is there a discount on table service dining right now also?
Thanks so much for the help!

You would get 2 dates at the promotion discount and the other days would be by whatever the standard CM discount is.