The College Program Questions thread

[KimAJ]

MissSpooky, how did the interview go?

WeirdPaintBallr, I know there are some out there-- I read a ton before I did my CP but I have no idea of their addresses anymore. Try livejournal or myspace?

 

[MissSpooky]

MissSpooky, how did the interview go?

It went great, better than I expected. Thanks! It was fun and he told he he usually didn't do this but he invited me to audition character and said that regardless of getting a character or not I should plan on coming to FL in January! I just have to get all my stuff mailing in but I have no address to send it to. I think we chit chatted too much and he forgot to give it to me. Now I have a ton of stuff to take care of to go!

 

[svalencia1]

Hi everyone... I would love to do the CP because I would love to go on to do a PI and I know the CP would help me get have a better chance. My uestion is this I am in college, however I am also a single mom, I had my kids first and then decided to go back to school. Would it be possible for me to do the CP since I have kids. I obviously could not live in the apts Disney provides, but I could rent one if that was allowed. Does Disney have any kind of childcare for thier employees children? I know that by working at Disney I would not be working hours that most childcares are open. Like I said I would love o do this if possible, but would like to figure these things out before thinking any more about it. Thanks!

 

[KimAJ]

Hi SValencia1! I know a woman who did the program with kids, but they were grown up. I can have her send you an email on finding apartments close to Disney if you'd like. (Just send me your email address through a private message.) As far as childcare, I know there is one on site, but I have no idea of the hours.

 

[Darth Sidious]

i think i already know the answer but ill ask it anyway. what happens for magic hours? can you go to them even though you're not staying at a disney hotel even though you're an employee? im willing to bet the answer is no, but i may be surprised

 

[Joanna71985]

i think i already know the answer but ill ask it anyway. what happens for magic hours? can you go to them even though you're not staying at a disney hotel even though you're an employee? im willing to bet the answer is no, but i may be surprised

You are right unfortunately. The answer is no. And by no, I mean NO. Do not even try to go to EMHs unless you are staying at a Disney resort. You could get yourself in major trouble.

 

[KimAJ]

magic hours= resort guests only. no cast members. no exceptions.

 

[WDWFan4Life]

My presentation is coming up this week and I was wondering if the people and the numbers that are on the presentation schedule are important, should you call those people before the presentation or is it mainly for if u have questions about the program.

 

[KimAJ]

Their numbers are really just there if you have any questions ahead of time--- time/place etc. If you know where you are going, there's no need to call.

 

[AladdinJay]

Has anybody done "Backstage" or know what that involves? I'm just curious because I may want to do that but was just wondering if anybody knows ANYTHING about that at all?

Oh yeah, and I've heard that if you want to, you can choose to stay if you have graduated down there already. Is there anymore information on this? Do you get a better job or is it just a continuation of the CP (with living in the apartment, etc.)

 

[SouthernBelle2005]

I did my terms for the CP... I loved it... The most amazing experience in my life... If anyone has any questions, I have my e-mail up... Ill try to answer to the best of my knowledge!

 

[nearlychildless]

Does any one have a feel for wheter or not it effects your chances of acceptance to apply for Spring or Spring Advantage. Is there ever any problem with extending? It seems like if there is no diffirence it would be best to apply for spring and if it goes well extend for the summer or for Fall advantage or an PI or advanced cp. What are anyones thoughts on this.

 

[MissSpooky]

Does any one have a feel for wheter or not it effects your chances of acceptance to apply for Spring or Spring Advantage. Is there ever any problem with extending? It seems like if there is no diffirence it would be best to apply for spring and if it goes well extend for the summer or for Fall advantage or an PI or advanced cp. What are anyones thoughts on this.

I'm applying for spring advantage and my interviewer said it was a great choice. I don't think it matters. I'm planning on extending into fall. I would love to do a PI but if not I'll be good with another CP. From what I heard it's not too hard.

 

[Darth Sidious]

i was talking with my mom today and we came across some questions.

1. is there a stove in the room?
2. where do you get your haircuts?


thanks

 

[Hogbunny]

i was talking with my mom today and we came across some questions.

1. is there a stove in the room?
2. where do you get your haircuts?


thanks

Yes, there is a stove, oven, microwave, and fridge in your apartment.

There are Salons at the Disney-MGM Studios (Can't remember the name of it...), Magic Kingdom (Kingdom Kutters), and Epcot (Hairport). They're backstage and very good. I can't remember the cost for their services, but I don't remember it being very bad at all. Also, there is a salon in Wal-Mart as well as an independent salon across the street from Wal-Mart, both of those give cast discounts.

 

[MissSpooky]

I was reading somewhere else that when you get there they are pretty good about giving you a book with where everything is and all that and the dos and don'ts. How many people get terminated?

 

[Joanna71985]

I was reading somewhere else that when you get there they are pretty good about giving you a book with where everything is and all that and the dos and don'ts. How many people get terminated?

Oh man. A LOT of people get termed unfortunately. This happens because of stupid stuff (underage drinking, work issues, stuff like that).

 

[KimAJ]

underage drinking, drugs, and calling out of work too often are the most frequent I saw...and all of those are obviously bad, so I'm not sure why people do them..

 

[MissSpooky]

So I guess if there's a bad roommate I could just hope to outlast them. I'm just hoping to get there early enough to get the housing I want. I think that's the thing that's stressing me out.

 

[Joanna71985]

So I guess if there's a bad roommate I could just hope to outlast them. I'm just hoping to get there early enough to get the housing I want. I think that's the thing that's stressing me out.

I would seriously suggest getting there as early as possible. Now I'm not saying this will always happen, but both times I got there before 9 and I was able to get what I asked for (Chatham, 2 BRs).