Disney College Program for Parents Thread...

[MaryPoppins86]

Hi! My daughter is applying to CP for Spring 2012. We have a home about 15 minutes northwest of MK...will she be required to live and pay rent in Disney housing? It seems kinda silly to be paying a mortgage and rent within a 15 mile radius.

If your family has a home so close to MK, I don't see any reason for her to live in the DCP apartments. I believe there are some paper work that she may have to go through but she can deffinitely opt out of the DCP housing.

 

[graygables]

Hi! My daughter is applying to CP for Spring 2012. We have a home about 15 minutes northwest of MK...will she be required to live and pay rent in Disney housing? It seems kinda silly to be paying a mortgage and rent within a 15 mile radius.

I was a "non-traditional" CP (mom w/ 4 DDs) and I was allowed to live offsite. My DD's BF who extended his CP was allowed to live with us for the extension. Back then you had to confirm the address, anyone who lived with you, and that you had reliable transportation. I still had to pay the initial housing fee and had to jump through some hoops to get to my classes at Chatham, but it was all good.

 

[tonkat]

Hi, I'm new to the DISboard and to this thread. My daughter was recently accepted into the Disney College Program Spring 2012. I have a few questions and I'm sure I'll have many more!

1) Is there room for a foot locker in their closets?
2) What things do people wish they had brought?
3) Which apt. complex do you think is best and why?
4) Does each apt. complex have a gym? I read that one of them did.
5) Does each apt. complex have a washer/dryer room? I know they don't have them in their rooms. What type payment does it use?
6) Do you need to bring a formal outfit?

Thanks!

 

[Berlioz70]

Hi, I'm new to the DISboard and to this thread. My daughter was recently accepted into the Disney College Program Spring 2012. I have a few questions and I'm sure I'll have many more!

1) Is there room for a foot locker in their closets?
2) What things do people wish they had brought?
3) Which apt. complex do you think is best and why?
4) Does each apt. complex have a gym? I read that one of them did.
5) Does each apt. complex have a washer/dryer room? I know they don't have them in their rooms. What type payment does it use?
6) Do you need to bring a formal outfit?

Thanks!

1) I'm not sure what a foot locker is... but the closets already have a locker inside of them.
2) I was fine, but I packed a lot since I was driving. Best tips are a fan to add noise to the room (people come and go all night), and a backpack to carry items to/from work.
3) I lived in Patterson, which is the newest and therefore "nicest." However, Chatham, about 15 years old, is in pretty good shape and has a bus stop (Patterson does not). If I did the program again, I'd opt for Chatham.
4) I know the main three do, not sure about the Commons.
5) Only the Commons has a washer/dryer in the apartment. The rest have on site laundry facilities throughout the complexes. You use a payment card - put money on it first then swipe in the machine.
6) What do you mean by formal? There is a formal dance each program she may want to attend. She will also be required to wear business dress for classes and training days.

 

[scoopmorgan]

Hi, I'm new to the DISboard and to this thread. My daughter was recently accepted into the Disney College Program Spring 2012. I have a few questions and I'm sure I'll have many more!

1) Is there room for a foot locker in their closets?
2) What things do people wish they had brought?
3) Which apt. complex do you think is best and why?
4) Does each apt. complex have a gym? I read that one of them did.
5) Does each apt. complex have a washer/dryer room? I know they don't have them in their rooms. What type payment does it use?
6) Do you need to bring a formal outfit?

Thanks!

My DD is there now, and extending for spring. She lives at Chatham. She was amazed how big their rooms were. I don't know if all the units are the same. There is a student board on here, where mine was able to meet and arrange roommates prior to arrival. The kids are very friendly, and helpful. They can answer all her questions. I think all the complexes have their perks. Some are closer to transportation, some allow alcohol (non-wellness rooms) for those over 21. Chatham is a wellness building, which is great with us. They all have laundry rooms. I don't know about gyms, but there seems to be endless activities for them. Pool parties, special previews of parades, shows, etc, dancing, and general Disney style fun.

The one thing we didn't send with her, that she needed was hangers. Each kid gets a dresser, and a closet, but with no hangers it quickly becomes a pile behind a door...Other parents suggested a small fan to offset noise made by roomies coming and going at all different times. Disney shifts can start almost any time of the day, or night, based on assignment. They provide good safe transport, etc. but kids who are used to quiet at night, may need some white background noise to get used to the chaos.

I don't think she will need a formal, unless she has obligations outside that require one. The dress seems pretty casual, but there are times to dress up- dances, clubs (even for under 21's), parties... But formal? I doubt it. I never really gave it much thought, but the CP program brings people from all over the world! It presents a good opportunity to share cultural differences/similarities, and for kids to realize that most Americans have it pretty good. Dress jeans may be as good as it gets for some.

 

[tonkat]

Thank for the responses. I had read somewhere on a thread that they had like a formal dance at some point. I don't remember where (of course) or how long ago they had written it. Anyway, thanks!

 

[Praise2Him]

Hi, I'm new to the DISboard and to this thread. My daughter was recently accepted into the Disney College Program Spring 2012. I have a few questions and I'm sure I'll have many more!

1) Is there room for a foot locker in their closets?
2) What things do people wish they had brought?
3) Which apt. complex do you think is best and why?
4) Does each apt. complex have a gym? I read that one of them did.
5) Does each apt. complex have a washer/dryer room? I know they don't have them in their rooms. What type payment does it use?
6) Do you need to bring a formal outfit?

Thanks!

1. I would say yes. The closets are huge! My DD brought a plastic storage unit with 3 drawers and it fit with room for more.
2.
3. My DD lived in Chatham and loved it.
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6. I would, if packing space isn't a problem. I believe they do have a "formal" dance, but a "little black dress" ie: cocktail dress, would probably be fine. Of course, she may end up working that night anyway!

 

[edk35]

1) I'm not sure what a foot locker is... but the closets already have a locker inside of them.
2) I was fine, but I packed a lot since I was driving. Best tips are a fan to add noise to the room (people come and go all night), and a backpack to carry items to/from work.
3) I lived in Patterson, which is the newest and therefore "nicest." However, Chatham, about 15 years old, is in pretty good shape and has a bus stop (Patterson does not). If I did the program again, I'd opt for Chatham.
4) I know the main three do, not sure about the Commons.
5) Only the Commons has a washer/dryer in the apartment. The rest have on site laundry facilities throughout the complexes. You use a payment card - put money on it first then swipe in the machine.
6) What do you mean by formal? There is a formal dance each program she may want to attend. She will also be required to wear business dress for classes and training days.

So what do the CM's do that live in Patterson if there is NO bus stop????

 

[Riku]

The complexes are very close together. It's like, a 3 minute walk at a good pace.

 

[scoopmorgan]

Thank for the responses. I had read somewhere on a thread that they had like a formal dance at some point. I don't remember where (of course) or how long ago they had written it. Anyway, thanks!

anytime! I hope she has a wonderful experience!

 

[edk35]

The complexes are very close together. It's like, a 3 minute walk at a good pace.

Oh okay thanks.

 

[Joanna71985]

My daughter received her acceptance on Tuesday evening. Her deposit has been paid and she checks in January 16! She is so excited! We are both hopeful that this will be the first step toward her goal of working full time for the Mouse!!

That's a great goal! I work at Disney fulltime, and have never been happier

 

[dswat]

My daughter was just accepted today for hospitality!! Are all apartments in Chatham wellness? I heard they had non-wellness in all of the apartment buildings? Also if she does the roommate match through the CP site do they match her using a survey of her interests etc.. and then give her that persons name ahead of time so they meet up to stand in the "infamous" line on check in day? If she goes random do they just put her in with whoever she is in line with? Does she get to pick which apartment building she wants? Too many questions I know. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Joanna71985]

My daughter was just accepted today for hospitality!! Are all apartments in Chatham wellness? I heard they had non-wellness in all of the apartment buildings? Also if she does the roommate match through the CP site do they match her using a survey of her interests etc.. and then give her that persons name ahead of time so they meet up to stand in the "infamous" line on check in day? If she goes random do they just put her in with whoever she is in line with? Does she get to pick which apartment building she wants? Too many questions I know. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

All 3 complexes have wellness and non-wellness apartments.

If she does the notification, she will be given the name of one person (and all the other roomates will be assigned the day of check-in). And yes, if you go random you will most likely end up with people that were around you in line

I don't know about specific buildings, but you can preference apartment complex/size, and if they are available they will give it to you

 

[tomspixie]

HOORAY!!! My DD was just accepted!!!!

 

[ugadog99]

HOORAY!!! My DD was just accepted!!!!

Congratulations!!

 

[tomspixie]

Thanks! She is going to be in Recreation...and is THRILLED!!! She tends to be an outdoorsy, athletic, busy, and personable girl...so hoping this is a good fit!
Since we have a second home down there, she is probably going to be living there so we won't have to worry about the apartment concept. Part of me worries that she will miss out...another part thinks she will be thrilled with the extra money she will save.
No matter what, she will have a ball!

 

[LMKerins]

Thanks! She is going to be in Recreation...and is THRILLED!!! She tends to be an outdoorsy, athletic, busy, and personable girl...so hoping this is a good fit!
Since we have a second home down there, she is probably going to be living there so we won't have to worry about the apartment concept. Part of me worries that she will miss out...another part thinks she will be thrilled with the extra money she will save.
No matter what, she will have a ball!

Congrats to your daughter!! I just got accepted for Recreation today! Maybe we'll end up working together : )

 

[ugadog99]

Thanks to the awesome AP rates for January, we booked Pop for our pre-check-in celebration! I think I'm going to really like my DD being in the program...more trips for us (we have to visit her, you know!).

 

[tomspixie]

Thanks to the awesome AP rates for January, we booked Pop for our pre-check-in celebration! I think I'm going to really like my DD being in the program...more trips for us (we have to visit her, you know!).

YAY!!!