Joanna71985
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You can definitely get by without a car. I have not had a car with me for all 3 (soon to be 4) CPs.
I had the same thing with kilimanjaro safari. I want to work in the animal kingdom with the animals one day and I told her that, so she was asking me if I could handle the spiel and driving of the vehicle.
I think it would be nervous having to memorize something like that, but I really would like it!
Oh BTW http://cdouglashoward.com/html/interactive/kili_inter.html
I say this and thought it was so cool. I didnt know this is how they trainined people.
Yes, I would recommend calling the CP Office. If people want Advantage, they typically get it, but they have to know that you want it.
In a way, I feel like this is contacting them if any info in your application has changed, which they tell you to do.
Good Luck!
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And you're very welcome for the limited info I posted! If anyone has any questions about anything please feel free to ask or pm... I'll help if I can!![]()
SweaterInJune..
HI! Thats so cool you worked on Kilmanjaro.. Im auditioning but my 2nd choice is attractions and i told my interviewer how much I would love to do that attraction ( which Im sure she heard from a lot of people lol). Was there a lot of CPs working at that attraction? or are they selective?
I can't go into too much detail on here, but I will say this. Last spring, we had TONS of CPs at Safaris. Assume that at any given time there are about 40 trucks out on the course and around 15 people on associated "land" positions (greeter, FP, loading/unloading, etc.), not to mention all of the managers, coordinators, and the like. I believe that around 300 people are based at Safaris, if memory serves me, and so it gets a lot of CP's every program. Despite the large number of Safari people it really becomes a very close group. At least it was when I was there.
It's 2 weeks of training, at least...specifically regarding the attraction, though you'll have more with Traditions, DAKlimation, etc.
If you do get Safaris, I don't think you will be disappointed! It really is one of the best CP positions available. Especially out of the spieling roles because it's a little bit different everytime!
After 5 months, I did get a little tired of it, but that was true for almost everyone I knew in almost every type of role. It was getting hotter and the crowds were getting larger and grumpier and you have to learn to work through it with grace. This is not a stress-free job! You have MAJOR responsibility as a Safari Guide: to the guests, the animals, the habitat, your vehicle, and your co-workers. Safety is a huge factor and there wasn't a day that I went out there and didn't worry about being termed for something out of my control (i.e. an animal darts in front of your truck and gets injured or a guest who refuses to follow safety instructions). There are specific guidelines for everything.
Still, all in all, I truly believe this is an amazing job and I'm grateful to have had a chance to do it. Not many people in the world ever see those animals close-up in a natural type of environment. Okay maybe for a few minutes if they ride the safari or go to the African savannah, but working there, you see EVERYTHING.
The best part for me was watching the babies grow up a little everyday. Incredible! I had a baby giraffe stick her head in the cab of my truck one day! Literally, less than 2 feet from my face. I'll be honest, I was absolutely terrifiedscared1: ), but in awe at the same time!
I was really interested in this attraction and excited that she was asking me if I could handle it because I took it as a good sign. Now I think Im even more excited. But you dont find out what attraction your put at until you get there right?
aww thanks!! congrats to you and everyone else who got inHONESTLY....these two months...NEED TO FLY by quickly!!! i am so excited! i think about disney everyday! and say i am going!!!! wait no is this a DREAM? no i am living my DREAM! and to those waiting...just think you too will be waiting to go to Disney just like me SOON! i have never heard of anyone who has never gotten accepted...i mean you can tell them in your interview that you hate disney...then you will not get in......but good luck to EVERYONE!!
may is comming to slow!
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aww thanks!! congrats to you and everyone else who got in
im still waiting...hopefully i hear soon!! this wait is like torture lol