January 2009 PI Applicants

[Ellagirl]

What sort of application is it?

 

[Mrs.CptnJackSparrow]

We are all first time PIs hope for another PI come january.

The application is just general information: address, past work history, etc

 

[Mrs.CptnJackSparrow]

you are completely right Brenna by the way! If you do Fall Advantage you are only eligible for PIs that end in early June, but most PIs end in early June anyway, so thats why the person who said they are doing fall advantage arent running into problems.. yet.

 

[lauraebeth]

hey guys, there is a facebook group! go join!

Disney Professional Interns 09'

 

[woowoochick]

It may be kind of dangerous that I found this site because I will now be checking it regularly to see what updates people have. I applied for Youth Events, Magic Music Days Coordinator and Disney Youth education Facilitator. I haven't heard anything yet, but I am not freaking out yet since the positions just closed on friday, and I know that for the youth education facilitator they are having auditions in orlando in a week or so, so I am not too worried, I would just like to hear something. Youth events is my top choice does anyone know about how many they take? I have heard that for the youth education facilitator they take 6. Yay for playing the waiting game!

 

[lauraebeth]

It may be kind of dangerous that I found this site because I will now be checking it regularly to see what updates people have. I applied for Youth Events, Magic Music Days Coordinator and Disney Youth education Facilitator. I haven't heard anything yet, but I am not freaking out yet since the positions just closed on friday, and I know that for the youth education facilitator they are having auditions in orlando in a week or so, so I am not too worried, I would just like to hear something. Youth events is my top choice does anyone know about how many they take? I have heard that for the youth education facilitator they take 6. Yay for playing the waiting game!

are you wendi or christine from the facebook group?

 

[woowoochick]

It's me, Wendi. How is the waiting game going for you Laura?

 

[figment82]

hmm..I used to be able to click on the job titles in my workbench and view the descriptions, but they're no longer a clickable link. Is that true for everyone? I'm assuming it's because people can no longer apply for the jobs...but just checking it doesn't have some other meaning behind it!

 

[jeff318]

hmm..I used to be able to click on the job titles in my workbench and view the descriptions, but they're no longer a clickable link. Is that true for everyone? I'm assuming it's because people can no longer apply for the jobs...but just checking it doesn't have some other meaning behind it!

You're spot-on with that, figment82. Nice username, btw.

 

[figment82]

Thanks, my parents took me down (when I was 2!) to Disney soon after EPCOT's grand opening, and the only thing I remember is playing with Figment and Dreamfinder, but I've been in love with the idea of working at Disney ever since...or at least, since the first time anyone asked me what I wanted to do when I grew up! (Though sadly, the answer is no longer I want to be friends with dreamfinder )

 

[ShamuTrnr2B]

hey! so what did everyone apply for?
I applied for 3 animal programs: 2 conservation ed positions and one marine mammal position.

 

[fmrcp06]

I'm guessing youare in luck applying for those positions. When I checked yesterday, there were still a bunch of animal internships still posted....

Good luck!

I applied for three management positions, and I'm currently waiting on my second interview!

 

[ShamuTrnr2B]

hmm....maybe, that would be nice! i would love to have that experience

Good luck to you too and to everyone trying to get a PI!

 

[tbssenterprises]

My son did a Professional Internship last winter and lived in the Millenium Apartments up past Universal Studios. I know he had a great time. Each night was a different club in a different area of Orlando. Too bad they are taking down Pleasure Island because I know they went there one or two nights a week. He met a lot of great people from very different walks of life.
The thing that annoys me is that people get confused between the CP jobs and the PIs. There is a big difference. The PIs are usually seniors in college or are graduates and are in very specific jobs with specific assignments, get paid cash and earn no college credits. PIs definetly need cars, as their apartments (which are beautiful) are an exit or two past Universal Studios, and it takes a long time (in traffic) to commute.

He met some CPs, but their living arrangmenets are almost like a "lock down" camp/condo. People need to sign in and sign out (and must be out by a certain time of night). I think it is great for girls who are in the CP program.

For Christmas, I bought my son (when we drove down in January) a season pass for Universal Studios...because they did go there once in a while, especially during the Mardi Gras season. We drove down from the north east a day or two before he had to check in at the Millenium apartments...we stayed on Disney property because he took the car (to keep) upon his checkin, and then I stayed on an extra day at Disney, then used Disney transportation to go to the airport to fly back home. Likewise, at the end of May, I flew back into MCO, stayed at a Disney hotel, helped him pack up his apartment, and then we drove back North.

He probably would have been OK driving back/forth by himself, but hey, I got two "Disney trips" out of the deal!

By the way, I think he was allowed 5 guest passes (meaning 5 days worth of passes). He used some for when friends came down on spring break, and then saved two for me for my time at the end of May.

We never took advantage of his Disney dining discount because for the few days I was there in May, he went out right after work every night to hang out with this intern buddies.....so, I did Disney by myself (again), and had a ball.

 

[lauraebeth]

It's me, Wendi. How is the waiting game going for you Laura?

well, i'm gonna hand deliver my Video this weekend at some point. yay. so i doubt i'll hear anything till after they view them all!

did you do a CP in 2005? because i think i have you on my MSN messanger list. lol

 

[ryangraphics]

Hi everyone, I wanted to introduce myself. I discovered this board and hope that it can give me a little more information on the Professional Internships at Disney World. I am back in school working on my Bachelor's in Graphic Design and the graduation requirements include an internship somewhere. Well, since I have been working already as a graphic designer for quite a few years I really though the Disney internships would be something special to look into. I applied for three different creative positions including the DDG group. Is there anyone here in the same boat? Has anyone body out there completed this internship and have any suggestions.

Also I have read about Disney housing and found many bad reviews so I don't think that is going to be an option for me. As well, I am married and seeking a furnished ready to go situation. Close by, I mean close like biking distance. Can that be done?

Currently I have had just the first phone call/interview and am waiting to see if any recruiters call. I am hoping soon.

 

[woowoochick]

did you do a CP in 2005? because i think i have you on my MSN messanger list. lol[/QUOTE]

Yes I did, your name kind of sounded familiar too.

I got a call for my first interview today, and scheduled for wednesday at 4. I am so excited the process has begun!


In response to riding a bike down there, it is not possible. Disney property is too big, 47 square miles. When you do the CP they tell you not to bring a bike because it is too far to get anywhere on bike.

 

[jeff318]

In response to riding a bike down there, it is not possible. Disney property is too big, 47 square miles. When you do the CP they tell you not to bring a bike because it is too far to get anywhere on bike.

I don't see that as being the situation in all cases - for example, if your position is in Celebration [like many of the marketing/design internships are] and you are able to get an apartment in town, riding a bike would be quite possible.

 

[lauraebeth]

Also I have read about Disney housing and found many bad reviews so I don't think that is going to be an option for me. As well, I am married and seeking a furnished ready to go situation. Close by, I mean close like biking distance. Can that be done?

Currently I have had just the first phone call/interview and am waiting to see if any recruiters call. I am hoping soon.

as far as close housing goes. it's different distances based on where you're working. . .if you work at MK, then there are apartments and town homes nearby that you could prolly bike to, buena vista place is the closest, but i know it's income based. (( you could actually walk from there to MK))

as far as furnished go, doubt it. other cheap places that are apartments are mystic pointe I & II.((income based)) and then Alexandria & Parc Vue, which aren't income based but a little pricer. these are also close to DTD & Saratoga springs, but idk if i'd be biking there. I guess it wouldn't be too bad.

One place I found on craigslist that's reasonably priced if you have roomies would be Plantation Park. It's located near Vista Way.

also, have you considered having roomies and living at coral cay or fiesta key. they are fully furnished, and if your roomies wouldn't mind as long as you were splitting rent, it would be the cheapest option. the websites for coral cay are www.staycoralcay.com and www.orlandorentals.cc the second site also has a LOT of other listings including fiesta key.

 

[Berlioz70]

To add to the apartment list - I just signed my lease with Sabal Palms, it's on 535 right accross from the Walgreens and very close to Disney. I'm not sure if there are furnished apartments, but they have a lot of property in the area: www.equityapartments.com.

One thing to be aware of, in Florida you are required to have a minimum 7 month lease at most apartments (except for the extended vacation spots), if you get a 12 month it gets cheaper... just a heads up!