Disney College Program for Parents Thread...

[ZeroToHero]

Just joined my s20 is going into a wellness apt and quick food service for Spring advantage 2011. I have a couple of questions:

1. What are days 1 & 2 like?
2. How is quick food service? Is it as bad as many blogs claim?
3. What should my s20 do is one of his roommates brings in alcohol?

1) Day one you get your apartment, move in, go to Casting, have a housing meeting, and meet your roommates. And go shopping for essentials. Day 2 you have your housing meeting if you didn't have it on Day 1, do more shopping, unpack, and relax, because Day 3 is where it starts getting busy and you start Traditions and then in the days after that, your job.

2) I can't answer this because I don't do it.

3) Either tell them to get rid of it, or, if it is a reoccurring problem and your son feels like it is going to cost him his job (ie - it is in a common area, his bedroom, basically anywhere where he too could have access to it and it could be considered his), then go to security and file an anonymous report.

 

[beautygirlsmom]

My daughter is in the program, doing quick service food and beverage.

1) Ditto what ZerotoHero has already outlined.

2) Brighid LOVES it. Of course, there are days where she'd rather be at the pool or the beach, but she works in a variety of jobs, has learned quite a few ins and outs, and has even been deployed to another resort (she is at the Mara at Animal Kingdom Lodge). During the course of a week, she could be on register, act as a greeter, or work in the back, stocking the refrigerators. This is her first real job, and she's loved every minute of it. She's been there since May, and she goes until January 3rd (fall advantage). She's made a lot of friends, and is excited about the holiday benefits!

3) I would tell you to have him report it. You don't want him to lose his job as a result of someone else's stupidity.

 

[BadDad]

Thanks for the information.
Another question:
Do boys (ahem) young MEN need business suits? polos and kakis?

 

[bantha09]

Thanks for the information.
Another question:
Do boys (ahem) young MEN need business suits? polos and kakis?

A suit? maybe, depends on what your son's role is.

As for polos and khakis, polo shirts are not permitted, but to quote from the College program website " Dress trousers and a short- or long-sleeved professional-style shirt are required. Shirts must be tucked in, with the exception of camp style dress shirts and sweaters specifically tailored otherwise."

to put it all in a nutshell, your son must dress well for anything that he does that has to do with Disney ,including classes if he takes them.

To find the full list, go to https://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap/its/mimes/zh_wdwcp/disneylook/males_noncost.html

hope that helps

P.S. Welcome to the boards!

 

[BadDad]

Which brings me the question. If he is working in QSFB what type of clothes should he bring?

 

[glendalais]

Thanks for the information.
Another question:
Do boys (ahem) young MEN need business suits? polos and kakis?

While it wouldn't hurt, Disney culture doesn't really necessitate suits except in formal situations. For men, botton down shirts and slacks are popular, as are camp shirts (which were only recently permitted).

Polos are a definate no. Khakis are also a no unless they are pressed in a manner that makes them seem professional.

Which brings me the question. If he is working in QSFB what type of clothes should he bring?

Nothing specific to that particular role (with the exception of appropriate shoes and undergarmets). Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. will provide all work-related clothing for his role.

 

[Iris]

Which brings me the question. If he is working in QSFB what type of clothes should he bring?

The only thing my daughter needed was shoes. Fortunately she had worked at a fast food place up here and they used black "shoes for crews" and she has been able to use them at all of her locations so far (Beach Club, Port Orleans and Caribbean Beach).

By the way, she LOVES her role in QSFB and is quite happy right now.

 

[DeeCee735]

Hello everyone! My son was accepted!!!!!!!!! For the Spring 11 CP. I don't know who is more excited, me or him

We are planning to drive down to move him in. I'd like to book an on property resort for my husband and I to stay the night before he checks in and a night or two after, (gotta have alittle fun while we're there after all!). I'm wondering which on property resorts are closest to the CP apartment complexes?

Also, after he logged on to accept I did some reading of the info provided. There was a brief intro to the housing arrangements, and it stated that students under 21 are automatically put into the wellness (no alcohol) housing, while students over 21 are not. My son is 21 and will be throughout his time there. If he is NOT in a wellness apartment, are the rules still really strict about alcohol? I plan to tell him not to be stupid and have alcohol in his room, he's not really into drinking anyway, but I'm worried that if a roommate does have it in the room, can my son still get thrown out of the program?

Thanks for any info you can provide. I think I'm more nervous than he is.
Also, does it make sense to set up a bank account there, or can he just use our regular local bank for atm and direct deposit purposes?

 

[Iris]

Hello everyone! My son was accepted!!!!!!!!! For the Spring 11 CP. I don't know who is more excited, me or him

We are planning to drive down to move him in. I'd like to book an on property resort for my husband and I to stay the night before he checks in and a night or two after, (gotta have alittle fun while we're there after all!). I'm wondering which on property resorts are closest to the CP apartment complexes?

Also, after he logged on to accept I did some reading of the info provided. There was a brief intro to the housing arrangements, and it stated that students under 21 are automatically put into the wellness (no alcohol) housing, while students over 21 are not. My son is 21 and will be throughout his time there. If he is NOT in a wellness apartment, are the rules still really strict about alcohol? I plan to tell him not to be stupid and have alcohol in his room, he's not really into drinking anyway, but I'm worried that if a roommate does have it in the room, can my son still get thrown out of the program?

Thanks for any info you can provide. I think I'm more nervous than he is.
Also, does it make sense to set up a bank account there, or can he just use our regular local bank for atm and direct deposit purposes?

First congratulations for your son! He will have a blast.

If you are DVC, the closest one to the housing complexes are SSR (with OKW not being too much further). We will be at SSR in december for a visit with my daughter who is at Vista Way and it is really close. The other two complexes are also within the same area, just across the street over by LLB and the outlet mall. It was so easy to get to Vista from OKW (when we took her down in August). The Epcot resorts are really near as well.

Can't answer about the alcohol as my DD is only 18 and automatically put in a wellness apartment.

You can use your local bank for direct deposit and ATM services. They will give them a payroll card if they choose not to sign up for direct deposit so that they will have access to their funds. We opted to set up an account with Partner's Credit Union(Disney's Credit Union) because even after they leave the program, they can always be a credit union member and they have some really great rates on car loans. I still have my account from when I was a castmember and I am still a credit union member today. Just another option.

 

[DeeCee735]

Thank you. Unfortunately we're out of points for our DVC resorts. Even the borrowed ones! Really didn't think our son was going to apply and be accepted, so we used our points for an upcoming cruise!

But thank you for those answers. If Epcot resorts are close, I'll look at the map and see what other Disney moderates are close to Epcot.

 

[mickey'sbud]

For men, botton down
Polos are a definate no. Khakis are also a no unless they are pressed in a manner that makes them seem professional.

My Son just got accepted for Spring Advantage. I am very excited for him!!! I'd like a little more clarification on the Khakis discussion. I read somewhere that even Dockers were not permitted. So makes me question this and I'd like your opinion. He has a pair of Haggar Green Khaki cotton, no iron, not cargo pants. I think they are "neat" looking, but they are not "dress" pants like a suit pair would look. Are these acceptable?

 

[DeeCee735]

So button down shirts are okay, but pull over polo's are not. Khaki's are out. Black slacks, Dockers aren't? or they are? I'm so confused

 

[deek05]

Our DD19 was receiver her acceptance email a couple weeks ago and accepted/joined...last night. This board is great. Lot's of good info. I'll try to read/search before asking too many questions...haha! ttys

 

[dsanner106]

Just joined my s20 is going into a wellness apt and quick food service for Spring advantage 2011. I have a couple of questions:

1. What are days 1 & 2 like?
2. How is quick food service? Is it as bad as many blogs claim?
3. What should my s20 do is one of his roommates brings in alcohol?

I took my daughter down a year ago for spring term and can give you some info anyway.

1. The first days are filled for them with classes on Disney etiquette, etc, registering for any courses they want, getting name tags and ID cards made, and some evening functions for them to get to know each other. My daughter was completely busy these days and loved every minute.

2. My daughter was quick food service and although apprehensive at first had no problems at all. Remember, they won't be cooking the food, they are generally just handing it out and perhaps ringing sales. My daughter bagged the premade sandwiches for the customer and dipped ice cream and yogurt at her spot. There are folks who will blog and complain about whatever job they are assigned, just like in the real world, so take those posts with a grain of salt. Remember the job really doesn't matter once they are there, they are immersed in the whole experience. Her friend was assigned to Custodial and was really bummed about that. He is returning this spring and requested Custodial again.

3. There are random room inspections, so he needs to be concerned about that to some extent, but generally Disney is just trying to control parties and excessive drinking, perhaps one notch tighter than the typical college campus. If one roommate has a particular problem, the others can file a report to cover themselves, if he is the only non-drinker or is uncomfortable he can request a room change.

 

[graygables]

So button down shirts are okay, but pull over polo's are not. Khaki's are out. Black slacks, Dockers aren't? or they are? I'm so confused

Correct, golf or polo shirts are not Disney look. Dockers can be, but must be pressed and appear to be professionally laundered. They mean CRISP. I think it's never a bad idea to have a pair of black or gray dress slacks, you never know when you might need them.

I would like to comment on the concerns over wellness and alcohol. I'm a former CP parent and a former CP myself. PLEASE tell your students that they are not being a "narc" or a "snitch" if they turn someone in who is breaking the rules, whatever those rules may be (alcohol, overnight guests, drugs, etc). The rules are not "pirate rules...more like guidelines, really", but are RULES there for the safety, health, and well-being of our students. They are there to protect them and are taken very seriously, so the students need to take them seriously as well.

Scenario: you live in a wellness apartment and one of the roomies has a bottle of vodka under her bed. Someone in another apartment hangs out with you guys, then gets mad b/c one of you stole her hot, Italian boyfriend. She knows the alcohol is there, so turns in the apartment. EVERYONE in the apartment will be going home by 11am the next day. EVERYONE. You can feign innocence, but it won't matter. YOU didn't notify, YOU get to go home, too.

It really isn't anything to mess with and Disney has a very broad reach of subsidiaries where you might want to work someday. Don't get termed over something stupid that you didn't even do. PLEASE do not feel badly about turning someone in for breaking the rules. Just remember, YOU are not throwing them under the bus, THEY are the ones jumping themselves by their own poor choices. Be "brave, bold, and honest".

 

[DeeCee735]

Correct, golf or polo shirts are not Disney look. Dockers can be, but must be pressed and appear to be professionally laundered. They mean CRISP. I think it's never a bad idea to have a pair of black or gray dress slacks, you never know when you might need them.

I would like to comment on the concerns over wellness and alcohol. I'm a former CP parent and a former CP myself. PLEASE tell your students that they are not being a "narc" or a "snitch" if they turn someone in who is breaking the rules, whatever those rules may be (alcohol, overnight guests, drugs, etc). The rules are not "pirate rules...more like guidelines, really", but are RULES there for the safety, health, and well-being of our students. They are there to protect them and are taken very seriously, so the students need to take them seriously as well.

Scenario: you live in a wellness apartment and one of the roomies has a bottle of vodka under her bed. Someone in another apartment hangs out with you guys, then gets mad b/c one of you stole her hot, Italian boyfriend. She knows the alcohol is there, so turns in the apartment. EVERYONE in the apartment will be going home by 11am the next day. EVERYONE. You can feign innocence, but it won't matter. YOU didn't notify, YOU get to go home, too.

It really isn't anything to mess with and Disney has a very broad reach of subsidiaries where you might want to work someday. Don't get termed over something stupid that you didn't even do. PLEASE do not feel badly about turning someone in for breaking the rules. Just remember, YOU are not throwing them under the bus, THEY are the ones jumping themselves by their own poor choices. Be "brave, bold, and honest".

You mention Wellness here, I'm guessing this goes for the 21 and over apartments or not? Thanks. Again, he's not a drinker, a beer every now and then, but he's pretty much a straight razor. As the mom, I just need to know if this applies to over 21, and getting it from someone who's been there is really great! Thanks

 

[glendalais]

You mention Wellness here, I'm guessing this goes for the 21 and over apartments or not? Thanks. Again, he's not a drinker, a beer every now and then, but he's pretty much a straight razor. As the mom, I just need to know if this applies to over 21, and getting it from someone who's been there is really great! Thanks

Indeed. Participants over the age of 21 living in a designated Non-Wellness Apartment are allowed to posses alcoholic beverages.

On the other hand, if they were to be caught giving alcohol to a minor under the age of 21, there would be internal consequances, not to mention those imposed under law, which in the State of Florida means that the person furnishing the alcohol is responsible for any ill effects it may have on the minor.

 

[kikiq]

You mention Wellness here, I'm guessing this goes for the 21 and over apartments or not? Thanks. Again, he's not a drinker, a beer every now and then, but he's pretty much a straight razor. As the mom, I just need to know if this applies to over 21, and getting it from someone who's been there is really great! Thanks

Here's another look at it. My DD turned 21 during her CP. She had older roommates that WANTED to be in a wellness apartment. It worked out for them, if someone wanted to drink, it was understood it was done somewhere else and not in the apartment.

 

[mickey'sbud]

I know in the summer it rains everyday. What about shoes and jackets ? do they issue jackets? As a mom, I'm thinking about the shoes never really drying out. I know I probably am over thinking this...LOL Also, in winter and early spring it can get really cool at night...again, thinking jacket/warmth? gotta stay healthy

 

[Traveliz]

I know in the summer it rains everyday. What about shoes and jackets ? do they issue jackets? As a mom, I'm thinking about the shoes never really drying out. I know I probably am over thinking this...LOL Also, in winter and early spring it can get really cool at night...again, thinking jacket/warmth? gotta stay healthy

Certain roles issue jackets - other's don't...so if their role has a jacket they can be wearing that while onstage. If not they can't wear any jacket with their costume. Of course once they are off they can change into whatever they want. My daughter has worked three years in attractions and never mentioned a problem with her shoes not drying out. She has mainly been in inside positions or covered positions though. And yes in winter it can get cool/cold. For her own personal use she has many hoodies, a winter jacket and gloves with her.

Liz