The College Program Questions thread

[Joanna71985]

If I remember correctly (as having done Spring 2005) I believe you can start applying mid-Fall of 2007 (probably late Sept, early Oct).

 

[Sehsun]

A big thanks to Sehsun and Joanna71985 for answering all of my questions! You've been a big help guys! Since I want to go down for the Spring program starting next January, does anybody know when I need to apply?

No problem, cam-89! Let us know if you have any more questions.

 

[dizlover21]

So, what's Pleasure Island??

 

[badktty]

Pleasure Island is a collection of clubs/bars located in Downtown Disney. The last time I was there, most of the clubs were 18+ and only one or two were 21+.

 

[Joanna71985]

Pleasure Island is a collection of clubs/bars located in Downtown Disney. The last time I was there, most of the clubs were 18+ and only one or two were 21+.

Actually, if I am correct, all are 21+ now.

 

[dizlover21]

Ok I was just wondering becuase I've never been to WDW yet, and so I'm trying to get myself aquainted with some of the stuff there, and so I was reading the unofficial guide to WDW book and they said they didn't think that Pleasure Island was going to last and would probably be closing soon..since that was published in 05 I wasnt sure if it still existed..Guess they were wrong!

 

[orangekid13]

yeah, PI was there when i went in 98.... sixth grade... 8 years ago...

 

[dizlover21]

Does anyone know, do you get the same discounts no matter where you work? Or if you work in a store, do you get extra discounts there??
Thanks

 

[Feigned]

Actually, if I am correct, all are 21+ now.

Nope. The Adventurer's Club and The Comedy Warehouse have no age limit, but you must have supervision if you are under 18.

 

[badktty]

Actually, if I am correct, all are 21+ now.

Wow...I'm glad I went when I did...we were 18 and were able to get into every club except Mannequins. Not that it matters, anymore (since I'm well over 21)...LOL

 

[sweet maxine]

I really need your input to help me make my decision. I have been accepted to the Disney College Program as custodial, but I am unsure wether to do it or not. Since I'll be spending five months cleaning I am worried that I may become bored and wish that I was back in school taking classes. I really just did this on a whim and it worked out and I am excited just reluctant because it is such a big decision.

I was hoping you might give me some encouragement and the pros and cons (if there are any) of the disney college program. I really need some help.

 

[luciousliv1108]

i visited the college program site and i am awaiting the upcoming presentation at my school and want to have the application all ready to go but i am having problems getting the application page to come up it keeps saying error everytime i try to get the application does anyone know what i can do or can anyone send me a copy of the application to my email address? please someone HELP ME!!!!

 

[KashK404]

This the first time that I am doing the Disney College Proram. I heard that is a good experience and you make friends for a lifetime, and you would stay in touch with them after you are done with the college program. I hope this helps, sorry that I couldn't be more helpful.

 

[wdwgirl03]

Does anybody know when the check-in dates are, and how late they go? I wanted to do the CP in the fall, but the more I think about it,I want to get my student teaching done and then maybe do the CP after that. But, as a student teacher, I have to follow the school's calendar (not my university's schedule), so I wouldn't be done until the middle/end of January. Do they have check-in dates that late? Just wondering...thanks to anyone who can help!

 

[RubyTurner]

luciousliv1108, at my interview it wasn't completely necessary that we had the online application form filled out. They have a paper there that you can fill out. Of course, it would be nice to have it done but if you tell them that you weren't able to get it up then they should understand. The lady was actually impressed that some of us already had ours so I guess it isn't standard for people to have them. Have you tried doing it on other computers? Maybe that will help.

wdwgirl03, if you wanted to do the CP beginning in January you would probably have to do the Spring program. THe fall program for this next session ends on January 4th so it would be over by that time. I don't know the dates of the Spring program but I am sure you could get an arrival date for late January to May-ish.

 

[Joanna71985]

Does anyone know, do you get the same discounts no matter where you work? Or if you work in a store, do you get extra discounts there??
Thanks

It doesn't matter where you work. You get the same discounts, even if you are in merchandise.

 

[CLAYINCT]

I'm a junior in high school right now but I know that when I'm in college I will want to do the Disney College Experience and probably in the summer as I will probably be studying elementary education and won't be able to go during the year. However, I have one question: what if the college I choose to attend does not offer the DC? Can I still do it? Will I have to do it Co-op through another college or does it not matter that your college offers it and that you are just enrolled in college? I wouldn't want to do it for credit or anything but just for the experience. I'm sure I could look around and find the answer but you guys know the answer so I'll just ask here.

Thanks,

Kim

 

[Disneygirl3919]

Hi Kim,
Yes, you can still do the Disney CP even if your college doesn't offer it or accept it for class credit. You can take a leave of absence from school to do the college program. Hope this is helpful!

 

[luvthephunk]

Actually, if I am correct, all are 21+ now.

Well the Adventurers Club and Comedy Warehouse aren't but the rest are 21+ at the moment. Many rumors have been circulating that they will be repealing that rule, and changing it back to 18+ though.

 

[packwingfn]

I really need your input to help me make my decision. I have been accepted to the Disney College Program as custodial, but I am unsure wether to do it or not. Since I'll be spending five months cleaning I am worried that I may become bored and wish that I was back in school taking classes. I really just did this on a whim and it worked out and I am excited just reluctant because it is such a big decision.

I was hoping you might give me some encouragement and the pros and cons (if there are any) of the disney college program. I really need some help.

Hello fellow Custodial cast member!

I got accepted to work as a Custodial in the fall. Just remember that even if work may be boring at first, I'm sure you will meet TONS of friends while down in the program that will keep you enterained. You just have to make the best of the situation. Do I really think cleaning toilets will be the best job EVER, No but I think the option of working at your own pace without being supervised and the chance to interact with the guests, even if It most of the interaction will be "Where is this ride or where is the bathroom" I think there is a chance that you could interact with other guests who want to talk Disney. Don't forget about the chance of running into family/friends who are coming to visit you who you would have to chance to visit and talk too without getting surrounded by running a ride or working a register.

I hope this helps you, If you like to talk some more, IM me at packwingfn

Who knows? maybe we'll be working the same park together.