Disney College Program for Parents Thread...

[Traveliz]

I have another quick question.
Is the time around Christmas available for CM room discounts? We will be going back to help DD move back home during the last 2 weeks of Dec. I am just wondering if I should book with a regular discount or is it possible for her to book with her discount?
We all have AP's so will not need park tickets, just a room.
Thanks!

It can be but the options come and go fast. I would have her looking for that time frame as soon as she can, take what works and keep looking if you would prefer something else.

Liz

 

[jking6]

I have another quick question.
Is the time around Christmas available for CM room discounts? We will be going back to help DD move back home during the last 2 weeks of Dec. I am just wondering if I should book with a regular discount or is it possible for her to book with her discount?
We all have AP's so will not need park tickets, just a room.
Thanks!

Yes and last year the discount with my DD in room was 60%. But don't wait to long to book if you want a specific resort as they have specific rooms and resorts available.

 

[Ziggy]

I have another quick question.
Is the time around Christmas available for CM room discounts? We will be going back to help DD move back home during the last 2 weeks of Dec. I am just wondering if I should book with a regular discount or is it possible for her to book with her discount?
We all have AP's so will not need park tickets, just a room.
Thanks!

Yes and last year the discount with my DD in room was 60%. But don't wait to long to book if you want a specific resort as they have specific rooms and resorts available.

I've just booked with a few weeks notice and there were no 60% off offers with discounted dining for where we wanted to stay, we got 50% off though so we're happy with that

Does anyone know if DD still has to go a few days prior to arrival to produce her id if she's staying in the room with us or is on the day ok? I don't know what shift she's on yet so she may arrive later than us

 

[wilkeliza]

I've just booked with a few weeks notice and there were no 60% off offers with discounted dining for where we wanted to stay, we got 50% off though so we're happy with that

Does anyone know if DD still has to go a few days prior to arrival to produce her id if she's staying in the room with us or is on the day ok? I don't know what shift she's on yet so she may arrive later than us

If she is on the reservation it has I be day of. She can go the day before I believe but when the CM is on the registration they are suppose to be who checks in.

 

[Traveliz]

I've just booked with a few weeks notice and there were no 60% off offers with discounted dining for where we wanted to stay, we got 50% off though so we're happy with that

Does anyone know if DD still has to go a few days prior to arrival to produce her id if she's staying in the room with us or is on the day ok? I don't know what shift she's on yet so she may arrive later than us

She can go the day of - if she works later than you they will likely allow you to check in and then she can stop by the desk when she gets off work. I have had that happen a few times.

Liz

 

[stitchlovestink]

I've just booked with a few weeks notice and there were no 60% off offers with discounted dining for where we wanted to stay, we got 50% off though so we're happy with that

Does anyone know if DD still has to go a few days prior to arrival to produce her id if she's staying in the room with us or is on the day ok? I don't know what shift she's on yet so she may arrive later than us

Wow...that's a bummer.
We did a 12 day trip earlier this month w/ the 60% off w/ the CM dining discount. We had booked the 50% discount but when that special came out a couple days before out trip we called and had it applied to our room and then added dining.
DD & I just got a room with the 60% off on one night's notice starting tonite. Will be joining DD shortly!

 

[Ziggy]

If she is on the reservation it has I be day of. She can go the day before I believe but when the CM is on the registration they are suppose to be who checks in.

She can go the day of - if she works later than you they will likely allow you to check in and then she can stop by the desk when she gets off work. I have had that happen a few times.

Liz

Thank you both, I'll have to wait a couple of weeks until her rota is done and then work it from then, I was going to do online check-in so if she's on a late she could go and see them in the morning but not pick up the keys which I'll do later in the evening when I arrive.

Wow...that's a bummer.
We did a 12 day trip earlier this month w/ the 60% off w/ the CM dining discount. We had booked the 50% discount but when that special came out a couple days before out trip we called and had it applied to our room and then added dining.
DD & I just got a room with the 60% off on one night's notice starting tonite. Will be joining DD shortly!

No bummer really, I can't do ADRs as I don't know what she's working, we're staying in DVC so I can prepare breakfast and snacks there, I'm happy to be going and seeing DD and getting a good price for my room . Enjoy your time with your DD tonight

 

[stitchlovestink]

If she is on the reservation it has I be day of. She can go the day before I believe but when the CM is on the registration they are suppose to be who checks in.

Actually I don't believe that is quite accurate...or at least that hasn't been my experience at all...and I have visited DD in March, May, and June. They can go and show their ID up to 10 days prior to the start of the reservation and they don't 'have' to be the one to check in. I have checked 'us' in and DD was on the ressie each time. She would actually go early (at the 10 day out mark) to show her ID and talk to the room assigner because that's when rooms are starting to be assigned to see that are requests were met because it's easier to get moved at that point rather than at check in esp if the resorts are busier. Besides I always pay the balance at check in, and she can't do that.

 

[wilkeliza]

Actually I don't believe that is quite accurate...or at least that hasn't been my experience at all...and I have visited DD in March, May, and June. They can go and show their ID up to 10 days prior to the start of the reservation and they don't 'have' to be the one to check in. I have checked 'us' in and DD was on the ressie each time. She would actually go early (at the 10 day out mark) to show her ID and talk to the room assigner because that's when rooms are starting to be assigned to see that are requests were met because it's easier to get moved at that point rather than at check in esp if the resorts are busier. Besides I always pay the balance at check in, and she can't do that.

Him I was just following what is written in our company policy hand book. Seems they are being more relaxed recently (since start of 2013) because when I first started with the company CM had to check in and card used to pay for the room had to be in the CM name. They also use to make a huge deal. Since 2013 I've had no one make a big deal about it not being my card. I've still always been who physically checks in because that's what is written as the policy for CM full discount.

Just as a head up I give information as it is written in CM handouts and on the hub. I have other experiences that contradict that but try not to give them as answers because I would hate for that exception to no longer be in use and someone get down to Florida and be unprepared.

 

[Ziggy]

Actually I don't believe that is quite accurate...or at least that hasn't been my experience at all...and I have visited DD in March, May, and June. They can go and show their ID up to 10 days prior to the start of the reservation and they don't 'have' to be the one to check in. I have checked 'us' in and DD was on the ressie each time. She would actually go early (at the 10 day out mark) to show her ID and talk to the room assigner because that's when rooms are starting to be assigned to see that are requests were met because it's easier to get moved at that point rather than at check in esp if the resorts are busier. Besides I always pay the balance at check in, and she can't do that.

Him I was just following what is written in our company policy hand book. Seems they are being more relaxed recently (since start of 2013) because when I first started with the company CM had to check in and card used to pay for the room had to be in the CM name. They also use to make a huge deal. Since 2013 I've had no one make a big deal about it not being my card. I've still always been who physically checks in because that's what is written as the policy for CM full discount.

Just as a head up I give information as it is written in CM handouts and on the hub. I have other experiences that contradict that but try not to give them as answers because I would hate for that exception to no longer be in use and someone get down to Florida and be unprepared.

Thank you for your help both of you . There is no way DD could afford to pay the bill, we're going for 12 night and her credit card limit is too low so my card will be used, it was accepted on the reservation. I would prefer it if DD didn't have to go to resort up to 10 days prior as she is relying on the buses and it will take a few hours out of her day, guess I need to wait until her rota is done as if she's on an early or not.

 

[Shelly]

Hi. Curious how the point(or dings) system works. DD has said that if she is late it goes against her the same as calling in sick. Is that correct? seems odd, you would be better off calling in then. Also, a kid is bound to be sick at some point during there 6-7 month run. Maybe even twice. So they are bound to have points, or is there a way to not get one. If you have three you are termed? Can someone explain all this, Thank you.

 

[wilkeliza]

Hi. Curious how the point(or dings) system works. DD has said that if she is late it goes against her the same as calling in sick. Is that correct? seems odd, you would be better off calling in then. Also, a kid is bound to be sick at some point during there 6-7 month run. Maybe even twice. So they are bound to have points, or is there a way to not get one. If you have three you are termed? Can someone explain all this, Thank you.

So points are broken down into category's clocking errors, attendance, safety and I believe show.

If you are late and it is less than 2 hours you only get 1/2 a point if you are absent or late over 2 hors you get a full point. Once every 6 months you can submit a DRs note to have points for the same illness reduced (I.E flu out for 5 days 5 points becomes 1). 3 points equals 1 reprimand. You need 3 reprimands to get fired so 9 full points. Also it has to be 9 in one category not 9 across he board.

 

[Shelly]

Ok. So dd called in sick. If she has a dr note she can get that removed? She can turn it in at a later date or same week? She is just really worried about being able to extend, but is def. sick with strep. Thanks.

 

[wilkeliza]

Ok. So dd called in sick. If she has a dr note she can get that removed? She can turn it in at a later date or same week? She is just really worried about being able to extend, but is def. sick with strep. Thanks.

I don't think removed just reduced to only one point. Also if she is sick she should try and give away shifts before calling out. Strep went around my entire department during my CP.

To extend I think you can 5 points but no attendance reprimands. She can ask her managers for information or find it on the hub.

 

[Shelly]

I want to thank you Wilkeliza. Actually all the girls in her apartment thank you. They didn't know how it worked. My dd is missing 2 days due to the strep so we will get a dr note. Does she turn that into her leader on the day she returns? Thank you.

 

[stitchlovestink]

I want to thank you Wilkeliza. Actually all the girls in her apartment thank you. They didn't know how it worked. My dd is missing 2 days due to the strep so we will get a dr note. Does she turn that into her leader on the day she returns? Thank you.

Actually there is a number they fax a Dr's note to. And they should BE SURE to keep the copy of the 'faxed transmission succcessful' and the Dr's note!!! I can tell you a HORROR story about DD (but not on these boards...because it is bad!) They should've received all of this info at Traditions??? DD did.

 

[wilkeliza]

I want to thank you Wilkeliza. Actually all the girls in her apartment thank you. They didn't know how it worked. My dd is missing 2 days due to the strep so we will get a dr note. Does she turn that into her leader on the day she returns? Thank you.

What department do they all work in? I'm my attraction before we could "earn out ears" the managers had a talk with us about the point system and how it all works.

 

[Wishes Count]

All doctors notes need to be turned into Health Services which is located in the Epcot cast parking lot. She will still get the point even with the doctors note. The only benefit is that if she misses multiple days they can be combined to 1 point instead of 2-3.

I suggest if she wants to extend she not get ANY more points. Even having just one will lower your chances, more than 1 will significantly lower your chances.

 

[Ziggy]

Can the CMs earn good points?

 

[khancock]

They should've received all of this info at Traditions??? DD did.

All of this info is out there and available for them. A lot of people don't pay attention which results in them being clueless when they actually need that info.