The College Program Questions thread

[Disneygirl3919]

That's awesome! I know your interview is going to go great, especially since you want to work for Disney (career wise) some day...always a good thing to see!

Good luck, and have fun!

 

[Joanna71985]

Well that's great news!

I called today and they bumped me up to Sunday. Which is awesome!

Hey popcenturycp07, is it possible to get a full time job with Disney after the program is over? I am really interested in making Disney a career.

Of course it is. I am currently seasonal, and plan on going FT at Disney once I graduate.

 

[popcenturycp07]

Well that's great news!

I called today and they bumped me up to Sunday. Which is awesome!

Hey popcenturycp07, is it possible to get a full time job with Disney after the program is over? I am really interested in making Disney a career.

yea it is...you might not be in the same area as you are during your internship, but you can still become full time. i plan to become seasonal when my program ends in may.

 

[Pan the Man]

After a little over two weeks of anxiously checking my mailbox everyday, I suddenly realize after I filled out my application that I put the wrong address on it (we just moved)! 220 instead of 22. Aye yai. Hopefully I hear on Monday what happens! Hope I get to see some of you guys down there if I do. I'll be leaving August 13th if so.

 

[popcenturycp07]

After a little over two weeks of anxiously checking my mailbox everyday, I suddenly realize after I filled out my application that I put the wrong address on it (we just moved)! 220 instead of 22. Aye yai. Hopefully I hear on Monday what happens! Hope I get to see some of you guys down there if I do. I'll be leaving August 13th if so.

good luck. hopefully you will get accepted! you will love it. a lil bit of advice, get a 2 or 1 bedroom. more room in fridge and less people to argue w/ if you have any problems

 

[Disneygirl3919]

Popcentury07, do you get to have a preference as to which complex you get into (Chatham or Vista), and do both have 2 bedroom apartments (or even 1 bedroom)?

 

[popcenturycp07]

yes, you do get a preference, if you arrive early in the day. my choices were a 3- or 4- bedroom, so i chose 3. lol. i believe that only chatham has the 1 bedroom apts, but they are really small. since i changed apts (my old roommates were very rude and mean), i live in a 2- bedroom now and i love it. i live at vista, and the apartment is a pretty good size. and i have awesome roommates!

 

[Joanna71985]

Popcentury07, do you get to have a preference as to which complex you get into (Chatham or Vista), and do both have 2 bedroom apartments (or even 1 bedroom)?

I'm not Popcentury07, but I prefer Chatham myself. I have stayed there twice now, and enjoy it there. Also, both times I stayed in a 2-BR, but if I do the CP again I would consider staying in a 3-BR.

Oh yeah, I would stree getting there as soon as you possibly can, so you can try for what you want. My last CP I got there at 8:15, and I had plenty of choices. In fact, I had a choice of a 1-BR as well (but I wanted a 2-BR).

 

[Disneygirl3919]

Thanks for all the advice! I really appreciate it!!!

 

[AladdinJay]

Hey, has anybody been a character attendant? What is that like? I was thinking of applying for that role.

 

[Joanna71985]

Hey, has anybody been a character attendant? What is that like? I was thinking of applying for that role.

I have!! I actually am currently seasonal in that role. It is soooooo much fun. You get to work in all the parks (which is neat). You get to play with the characters all day long. If you have any more questions about that just feel free to ask.

 

[popcenturycp07]

I have!! I actually am currently seasonal in that role. It is soooooo much fun. You get to work in all the parks (which is neat). You get to play with the characters all day long. If you have any more questions about that just feel free to ask.

ok, so i would LOVE to be seasonal in that role, but i dont want to leave my role at pop, is there anyway to do that? like, is there special training if i just wanted ehh?

 

[Joanna71985]

ok, so i would LOVE to be seasonal in that role, but i dont want to leave my role at pop, is there anyway to do that? like, is there special training if i just wanted ehh?

I don't think I have ever seen extra hours for entertainment listed on the Portal. All the extra hours are taken care of at the bases. So unfortunately you wouldn't be able to pick any up without training.

 

[popcenturycp07]

darn, i really wanted to be a character attendant. i almost wish that i would have had that as my first choice...but i chose merch

and honestly, i dont think i can stray too far away from my pop family =)

 

[hopesethigh]

Well, Disney called me on Saturday morning for my interview. (A day early!? I wonder if it was a test of some sort?) But my recruiter was very surprised and happy to find that I had all of my papers in order (I was the first one to have everything requested that day, she said!). She wouldn't tell me if I was approved or not (like Disneyland did) so I'm really nervous...I have to wait for a letter to come in the mail. I hope I got in!

I know that check-in time for the CareerStart program is at 1 (if you are accepted) but can you show up early? And if so, what time should I get there if I really want a 1 Bedroom?

Thanks for all your amazing help!

-You future Disney brother (hopefully!)

 

[Dis31]

To do Lifeguarding do you need to go down certified or do you get certified at disney? Anyone else looking into Spring 08??

 

[Joanna71985]

To do Lifeguarding do you need to go down certified or do you get certified at disney? Anyone else looking into Spring 08??

I am not positive, but I don't think you need to be certified. You do have to pass a swim test in Disney though.]

And I am looking at doing either Spring or Fall 2008.

 

[Joanna71985]

Here is what is says from the main website www.wdwcollegeprogram.com:
Lifeguard
Maintaining Guests' safety is our No.1 expectation. Lifeguards must have strong swimming skills. They will endure physically challenging work and prolonged exposure to outside elements. During off-peak seasons, Lifeguards may assist other operating areas throughout the Walt Disney World Resort.

Responsibilities may include: monitoring the safety of our Guests as they swim, providing limited emergency medical attention, keeping pool areas clean, providing Guest information, and standing for extended periods. Lifeguard Cast Members must be evaluated and certified at the Walt Disney World Resort. In the event that an individual does not pass the requirement of the below swim test, he/she will be given an opportunity to pursue other vacant positions.

Lifeguard Swim Test
Make an appointment for a local swim test; swim 200 yards freestyle or breaststroke; retrieve a 10-pound brick from the deepest section of the pool (minimum 8-feet in depth); tread water with hands out of the water for two minutes. Have instructor validate skills and complete form. This form is available on this Web site to those extended invitations to participate on the program as a lifeguard.

 

[Dis31]

Great thanks!... The swim test shouldnt be a problem since i swim D1 at school but I was jsut worried i needed to be certified before going down!

 

[Joanna71985]

Great thanks!... The swim test shouldnt be a problem since i swim D1 at school but I was jsut worried i needed to be certified before going down!

That's awsome!