The College Program Questions thread

[Princesslizmac]

Another Question
I know on the website they said "natural looking makeup" I'm trying to get an idea of how this looks so does anyone have any "Disney Look" pictures so I can see the make up? And I know they are really strict on hair and piercings but is there any leverage with makeup? I know not to go extreme and stuff.

 

[Principessa1284]

i don't much wear makeup, so i dont think it's too much of an issue for me. But I'm going to say light brown eyeshaddow, pink blush, and a light pink, peach, or nude lipstick along with your natural shade of foundation.

 

[IamCourtney]

I honestly can't say I've heard of anyone being asked to tone down their makeup as any sort of Disney Look violation. You will get a handbook and pictures when you arrive, but they really aren't all that strict. Stay away from anything too dark or too bright, and don't wear glitter. You should probably not wear fake eye lashes or stuff like that either. As long as you look normal, and people don't stare at you when you walk down the street where you live now, you should be okay.

 

[bigglesworth003]

OkJust thought i'd ask, myself and a friend are hoping to apply for the college program, for 07, one little thing were in Australia,

I know they accept International CP's just wanting to knowif anyone knows more than the site tells me.

are thereany international Alumni here? or know of internationals that have done it thanks!!

 

[IamCourtney]

I don't know for sure, but I've been told that Australia is not included in the International College Program. I know we were supposed to get a whole boat load of Australian ICPs, but there was some issue with the visas and they couldn't come. The recruiters scurried to fill the spots and we got a whole bunch of Brazilian and Peruvian CPs instead.

You should be able to find the information on wdwcollegeprogram.com

good luck?

 

[sillykaren]

Okay, so I am a total home-body and going from Cali to FL scares the crap out of me. I told my boyfriend all about the program and he got excited to go too. We see eachother all of the time. I have a few general questions for you alumni.

1. I read there is a way you can be in the same apartment as someone of the opposite sex, but not share a room. Is this true? How hard is it to really be in the same apartment with someone of the opposite sex? It wouldn't be the end of the world, but we'd really want to be in the same complex. Standing in line is the best way to get in the same building?

2. Are there adults around watching everything or is everyone on their own for the most part? Like there aren't any RAs are there? It doesn't sound like it.

3. Do you get a few days off here and there where you can enjoy Disney World for yourself?

4. I know on the website it says no overnight guests, but if you live in the same complex is that a big deal at all?

Thank you so much for answering my questions!

 

[IamCourtney]

There's no way you could live in the same apartment as someone of the opposite sex. They've recently made it even harder for married couples to live together. Its kind of just luck about buildings, but its better to be in line together. You can be right next door to him, but you won't be in the same apartment as him. Getting in the same complex is easy. If you're in the same complex, they can't tell you where to sleep, unless your roommates throw a fit.

There are no RAs, and no adults watch what your doing...but if you are in a complex you shouldn't be in, if you're drinking when you are underage, anything like that...security watches. You will get terminated if you get caught, but there isn't someone in charge of watching each building or anything like that. Its pretty much only noticeable when you're noisey or annoying.

It a pretty adult area. They know that college kids will act crazy, but they pretty much let you take care of yourself.

 

[tink_sparkles84]

hey guys! i'm in desperate need of a ride from my hotel to vista way to check in the morning of jan. 25th!! i did have a ride, but her dates got changed. My hotel is only a few miles from vista!!!

 

[degrassi26]

Do Disney busses take us from the Disney hotels to Vista?

 

[sillykaren]

Yeah I'm also curious where the Vistas are. I wanted to go check it out if possible (drive by and see where it is) since i'll be down there next week!

 

[tink_sparkles84]

got this from the official cp site:
* I-95
Exit I-95 to I-4 junction heading west to Orlando. Exit I-4 at Exit 68. At the bottom of the ramp turn left onto 535. Proceed to the second light and turn right onto Meadow Creek Drive. The Vista Way Apartments will be the first complex on your right.

* I-75
I-75 heading south toward Ocala, FL. Exit on Florida Turnpike south to Orlando I-4. Exit I-4/Orlando. Go west on I-4 to Exit 68. At the bottom of the ramp turn left onto 535. Proceed to the second light and turn right onto Meadow Creek Drive. The Vista Way Apartments will be the first complex on your right.

* I-10
Exit I-10 at I-75 junction heading south toward Ocala. Exit on Florida Turnpike south to Orlando I-4. Exit I-4/Orlando. Go west on I-4 to Exit 68. At the bottom of the ramp turn left onto 535. Proceed to the second light and turn right onto Meadow Creek Drive. The Vista Way Apartments will be the first complex on your right.

* Florida Turnpike
Exit I-4 west to Exit 68. At the bottom of the ramp turn left onto 535. Proceed to the second light and turn right onto Meadow Creek Drive. The Vista Way Apartments will be the first complex on your right.

* I-4 from Tampa
Head east towards Orlando to Exit 68. Turn right at the bottom of the ramp onto 535. Proceed to the next light and turn right onto Meadow Creek Drive. The Vista Way Apartments will be the first complex on your right.

* I-4 from Daytona
Heading west to Orlando. Exit I-4 at Exit 68. At the bottom of the ramp turn left onto 535. Proceed to the second light and turn right onto Meadow Creek Drive. The Vista Way Apartments will be the first complex on your right.

 

[LadyDulcinea1]

So when applying do you have to specify if you're applying for Fall or Fall Advantage?

 

[IamCourtney]

Yes, you have to tell them if you want a regular program or an advantage program.

Vista is not far from Disney, but the buses will not take you there. You can call a cab or find someone to take you.

From Downtown Disney: leave property going toward 535/Apopka Vineland (Crossroads shopping center), turn right and go under I4. After I4 go to the second light and turn right and Vista is on the right. You can't go in, but you can drive by and see where it is.

To go to Chatham or The Commons: do the same thing from Downtown, but turn left at the FIRST light after I4. When you come to the sign that says Little Lake Bryan, turn right...do not go past the Mary Shrine or the Outlets. You will see signs, but Chatham is at the end of this street, and The Commons are on the right.

 

[Uuaww]

wait, so they have a ton of workers, many without cars in disney run apartments, all working for disney and they don't even offer public transportation to disney?

 

[Princesslizmac]

What have people done about getting thier license while down at disney?? I turn 21 during my CP and I leave before the 30 days that I could get it. I just want to know how others have delt with this or any suggestions

 

[KC-ICP06]

They provide busses to and from work, to and from the parks (I think), and to and from a Walmart (or similar)...

They dont provide busses to and from hotels.

KC

 

[IamCourtney]

They provide transportation to and from work locations for their Cast Members, but until you check in and sign all your documents, you are not a Cast Member. They are not responsible for getting you there, especially since everything you received says that you have to get to Vista on your own. You should be well aware that you cannot use company transportation to get there.

The buses go everywhere on property, because CPs work everywhere on property. It runs to Walmart and one day a week to the mall, but that's pretty much it. You can use it go from one complex to the other, and it will take you to the parks as long as the buses aren't too full for the people actually going to work. There are times that you can't use the buses for recreation...but the company is doing a lot providing transportation at all. When you get here and see the American Coach presence in the LBV area, you will understand how much these buses really do.

No other cast members have transportation provided to them.

If you need to make arrangements, its not hard to call a cab.

 

[IamCourtney]

Also, about the lisences:

I turned 21 half way through my program, and I knew I was staying longer than my original program. I got a Florida lisence, because I wanted a horizontal one (Texas has vertical lisences for anyone under 21). You can get a part time resident lisence that is only valid in the state of Florida, or you can declare residency and get a real one. I declared residency, because I had and still have plans to travel outside the state a couple times. I was upset to no longer be a Texas resident, but its okay...once you declare residency you only have to wait a year and a day to get in state tuition. Now, if I stay and transfer, I have that many more months under my belt.

It worked out for me, but I don't know if everyone should do it.

 

[WDWFan4Life]

I been reading this message board for a while but just joined today. I am currently a college freshman and am hoping to apply for the CP during fall semester of my sophmore year. I really want to get into the Spring Advantage program for 2007. I had a few questions that I hope alumni of the program can answer. The thing that makes me the most uncomfortable is the interview to get into the program, I always freak out before an interview and am always worried about saying the wrong thing or what the person will think about me. So I was wondering for all of you that have gone through it how do you think it went were the interviewers easy to talk to and make you feel comfortable. I'm also wondering how everyone feels about the pay, in my current job I make about 2 more dollars than what the CP pays. I'm not that concerned about it though because my dream is to work for Disney one day and I know this is a great way to get started. Another thing is how much money should be brought down to Florida when you begin the program. I don't have any cash because I have a debit card and my paychecks are directly deposited in to that account. So if I do get accepted should withdraw some cash or is the debit card good enough to bring, and also does the company offer direct deposit because I would prefer my money go into my account. Anyone who reads this thanks for reading all this it is a little long. I do have more questions but I dont want to bore everyone so I will save them for later.

 

[teh fish]

The interview is nothing. Just why you want to work for Disney and what you think you can do for the Company. It's very simple, very low pressure. Don't worry about messing up, just focus on how much you'd like to work there.

They pay you enough to get by. You're guaranteed 30 hours a week so you can at least cover rent. It all depends on how many souveniers you buy or how often you go out. I usually brought in my lunch and saved a bit. They do have direct deposit that you can sign up for when you're down there.

Your first paycheck will not even cover rent as it's only the pay you earned during training. Your second paycheck covers two weeks rent, plus a little bit of spending money. You realistically need enough money for three weeks, then you'll get some money. There are always opportunities for overtime, either at your work location or by dialing the extra hours hotline and picking up shifts at other places.

If you want anymore info, don't hesitate to contact me.