The College Program Questions thread

[Kyle0517]

Well what I mean is that I've only done ushering for a little while on a volunteer basis, so I think it would be just plain cool to be able to experience ushering something on a huge scale like Cirque. The performing arts center is very lax on rules as opposed to the cirque arena where I would have to have one of the little earpieces and scope out the people with cameras. I think getting that role would give me some handle on what it means to both make sure people enjoy entertainment, but also make sure you dictate the rules and policies, because that's a huge part of entertainment venues.

 

[dizlover21]

So it takes about an hour? Really? So what exactly is the process like? I mean if you're standing in line with two other guys or girls that you just so happened to start talking to would that mean you'd be put into an apartment together? I'm so confused and nervous right now!

All of the people that checked in already have been reporting that if you used the roomate notification thing online to either have disney tell you one of your roomates or to sign up to be roomates with a specific person that they already have your apartment BUILDING, room and other people assigned before you arrive. So if you did that, than really there is no point in showing up early anymore to gain anything...

 

[DisneyDarling89]

The official description is spot on (like all of them). Don't read more into them than what is there. Don't read less into them than what is there. They are as accurate as they come.

You will do a bit of laundry, but that won't be your main job. There are MASSIVE facilities that do the main laundry and you won't be in them.

This was just on a FL news station. 2nd video talks about costuming.
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/spotlight/news-article.aspx?storyid=81978

I'm not trying to read too much into it but many people on this thread have done the CP before, I was hoping someone might have had the role or know more about the day to day.

 

[Jayne/CA]

Hi CP friends,

I have been accepted for the character attendant position at WDW! Looking forward to it

I have a 12 year old daughter so, I will not be able to live in cp housing..so looking for off-site housing (cheap). The only thing standing in my way for doing this position is housing.

Need some urgent advice in that area

If I'm not able to make it for fall advantage, I have the possibility of accepting a quick-service food position in the fall, but not the character attendant role due to availability.

Which position will enable me to network more in the parks:character attendant or quick food service?
I am studying performance (acting) and engineering at Iowa State University in Ames, IA.

Thanks for the help!!!

 

[Joanna71985]

Hi CP friends,

I have been accepted for the character attendant position at WDW! Looking forward to it

I have a 12 year old daughter so, I will not be able to live in cp housing..so looking for off-site housing (cheap). The only thing standing in my way for doing this position is housing.

Need some urgent advice in that area

If I'm not able to make it for fall advantage, I have the possibility of accepting a quick-service food position in the fall, but not the character attendant role due to availability.

Which position will enable me to network more in the parks:character attendant or quick food service?
I am studying performance (acting) and engineering at Iowa State University in Ames, IA.

Thanks for the help!!!

I can't help much on the housing thing unfortunately. I just want to wish you luck, and hope everything gets worked out. I can tell you that the character attendant role is a lot of fun. Good luck!

 

[DJFLuFFKiNS]

Character attending probably will give you better opportunities to network. Having worked QSR I can tell you it was fun for me, but it's work, you get to meet the higher ups in F&B but not necessarily the other things.

Also from my experience during the busy season, QSR CPs get LOADED UP with hours (I was doing 60 around easter 06, 50 throughout most of the summer). I can't speak for the character attedants but QSR being more physically gruesome (depending on where you're working) it's a little more exhausting.

 

[Jayne/CA]

Hi Joanna and Sam, Thanks for replying!
Sam:
Did you work various locations in the parks or stay in one area?

Joanna:
Were you a character attendant? What were the hours of this position generally? Did you ever end up doing a fill in for an ill/sick character?
Is their some kind of process they go through to pick people for the characters they will be assisting?

 

[Jayne/CA]

P.S. How do you get those fun images by your name? They are fun!

Jayne

 

[DJFLuFFKiNS]

I worked at the commissary the entire time. I picked up a couple of Fantasmic shifts, my roommates worked QSR at Pop Century, and definitely a constant stream of extra hours people...

 

[Jayne/CA]

Congrats on the fall professional intern! Are you at Disney now?
If I can arrange things super quick will be there in about a week. Need lots of luck!
Thanks for taking the time to reply! I appreciate the info.
Jayne

 

[DJFLuFFKiNS]

I'll be there June 22, hope things work out well for ya! ^_^

 

[zada82]

The official description is spot on (like all of them). Don't read more into them than what is there. Don't read less into them than what is there. They are as accurate as they come.

You will do a bit of laundry, but that won't be your main job. There are MASSIVE facilities that do the main laundry and you won't be in them.

This was just on a FL news station. 2nd video talks about costuming.
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/spotlight/news-article.aspx?storyid=81978

Are you from Jacksonville? I took pleasure in watching the clips and noticed that they were from my hometown. Well, I live in Kissimmee now.

 

[AladdinJay]

Hey guys -- I'm flying out Saturday to check in on Monday. I've never been so nervous in my entire life, but I'm sure it will work out fine!! I hope to meet some of you all there

 

[khancock]

Are you from Jacksonville?

Someone else posted it on a disney fan site that that I read regularly.

 

[Joanna71985]

Character attending probably will give you better opportunities to network. Having worked QSR I can tell you it was fun for me, but it's work, you get to meet the higher ups in F&B but not necessarily the other things.

Also from my experience during the busy season, QSR CPs get LOADED UP with hours (I was doing 60 around easter 06, 50 throughout most of the summer). I can't speak for the character attedants but QSR being more physically gruesome (depending on where you're working) it's a little more exhausting.

Oh yes, attendants get hours. I regularly had at least 50+ hours a week.

Hi Joanna and Sam, Thanks for replying!
Sam:
Did you work various locations in the parks or stay in one area?

Joanna:
Were you a character attendant? What were the hours of this position generally? Did you ever end up doing a fill in for an ill/sick character?
Is their some kind of process they go through to pick people for the characters they will be assisting?

I was (and still am seasonally) a character attendant. The hours usually were along the line of 9- 6, something like that (maybe a little earlier). Once in a while it could be later, usually in Toontown or Ariel's Grotto closing. Unless you are trained (and there are people who are) you can't fill in for a performer. And CPs are randomly assigned a character/location. FTers can bid for a spot.

Hey guys -- I'm flying out Saturday to check in on Monday. I've never been so nervous in my entire life, but I'm sure it will work out fine!! I hope to meet some of you all there

Awsome! I will be here.

 

[princess-smc]

My family is visiting for Thanksgiving, can they just book the hotel right now and then have the discount applied after I finish Traditions?

 

[AladdinJay]

I'm confused about what I need to wear for Traditions. Do I need a tie and nice dress pants and a suit? The website mentioned a nice sports jacket and a tie. Is that necessary? (I'm a guy btw). Thanks!!

 

[Joanna71985]

My family is visiting for Thanksgiving, can they just book the hotel right now and then have the discount applied after I finish Traditions?

No. You need your ID. Plus you can't book it until you register for the Portal.

I'm confused about what I need to wear for Traditions. Do I need a tie and nice dress pants and a suit? The website mentioned a nice sports jacket and a tie. Is that necessary? (I'm a guy btw). Thanks!!

I would say nice dress pants and a nice button-down shirt.

 

[disneychickforever]

Has anyone ever done QSFB? What exactly is it like?

I am so excited!!! I can't believe I got accepted!

 

[DJFLuFFKiNS]

I will say that I really enjoyed QSFB. I was at the ABC Commissary for 6 months. People were nice, you did a lot of things, and you usually get a fair amount of guest interaction which is really nice. Some QSRs will have different duties for their CPs. Not all of them have you cooking (or so I hear). QSFB also gives the possibility of being in ODF (outdoor foods) which would mean a cart. Personally I prefer having more interaction with my managers/other cast as well as guests (also air conditioning )

The labor is sometimes/often physically exhaustive, but you'll find your spot, and it'll come naturally after a bit ^_^