The College Program Questions thread

[Sehsun]

I got my letter!!! I get to be a character performer!!!! I was soooo worried because it had been such a long time! My letter said I would get something through the mail in a few weeks!!! I am so excited!!!

Congratulations, BelleChick!!

 

[BelleChick]

Thanks guys! I will be there just for the fall and not the fall advantage. I measured around 5ft 6 1/2 in.

 

[Joanna71985]

Thanks guys! I will be there just for the fall and not the fall advantage. I measured around 5ft 6 1/2 in.

Nice!

 

[BlockheadAriel]

hi, everyone. i don't post here much but i am a HUGE disney lover and i've already been down there twice this year.

just wanted to say congrats to all of you who got character roles! i am going to apply and audition next year for the fall advantage program but i'm nervous about what auditions are like. i checked for this year, and if i were applying now, i'd be auditioning in chicago.

how long are the audition days? if anyone is comfortable imming me, that would be great!

congrats again! maybe i saw some boards people last week

 

[caseface297]

This may be a fairly random question, but does anyone know if any of the cast members in the High School Musical Pep Rally can be CPers?

 

[Joanna71985]

This may be a fairly random question, but does anyone know if any of the cast members in the High School Musical Pep Rally can be CPers?

Yes. But you have to be selected for it.

 

[caseface297]

Interesting. Do you know what that process would be like?

 

[Alyssa88]

Okay, so I am considering doing the CP. I REALLY would love to do it, but at the same time I am not sure it is practical. My major and career goal doesn't really have anything to do with Disney, and the courses offered might not be beneficial to me. I am trying to rationalize why I should apply for fall 07, and here are my reasons . . .

- I am a year ahead in school anyway- which means I will graduate at 21 (or at the reat I am going, just just before I turn 21). The graduate schools I am interested in say the average age of admissing is 25, but they will accept exceptional students at the age of 22. Which means I have extra time anyway.
- Fall 07 would be good because I was unable to register for some of the classes I want and need.
-I am stressing myself out at school now, and the consensus among my boss, professors and friends seems to be that I should take a break from school.

My worry is that it might not look good to a graduate school and that I could be doing something more productive with my semester (study abroad, take classes, etc).

So, can anyone please try to convince me that this is a good idea? Has anyone tried doing independent learning or online classes through their school while on the program?

 

[Joanna71985]

Interesting. Do you know what that process would be like?

First you have to audition and get character performer. Then there is a special audition held that you have to attend for extras (shows and parades). If you score high enough, you can preference it, but being picked for it is up to Disney.

 

[caseface297]

First you have to audition and get character performer. Then there is a special audition held that you have to attend for extras (shows and parades). If you score high enough, you can preference it, but being picked for it is up to Disney.

Thanks for the info!

 

[katiemae2222]

i have a question.. has anyone done merchandise before in CP.. if so what's the job like? i work in retail @ charlotte russe ... is it similar to that? also anyone moving down there may 16 for fall adv??

 

[JLindley2003]

Hi! I did a CP in merchandise. I'll share what I can, but if you have any specific questions, I might be able to be of more help.

The job in general kind of depends on where you work, parks, resorts, or Downtown Disney. Downtown is one of the busiest places, but you're basically guaranteed to have a night shift there. Parks are naturally also busy, busiest in the afternoons and nights, which is when most CPs will work. If you're in a park, say Magic Kingdom, expect to often work until midnight or later. Resorts are the calmest. Still kinda busy no doubt, but you can predict the busy times, mornings, lunch, park closing. And some resort shops close really early, which is wonderful.

Hours vary. 40-45 hours is pretty standard, except for during the busy season. Honestly, during 4th of July week, Christmas, Thanksgiving, things like that, 60+ hour weeks, 2 or 3 weeks in a row are not uncommon. Your day(s) off vary every week, and unless it's swamped, you get 2 days per week.

I can't think of anything else real basic to tell you, but if you have a specific question I'd be more than happy to help.

 

[Joanna71985]

i have a question.. has anyone done merchandise before in CP.. if so what's the job like? i work in retail @ charlotte russe ... is it similar to that? also anyone moving down there may 16 for fall adv??

I have done merchandise for the CP. I did Fantasyland merch Spring 2005. It is exactly like retail. I mostly worked the registers, but I also did some stocking. I almost always closed, so I would usually work about 4-5 pm until the park closed. That was nice, as I could sleep in or go to a park and play before work. If you have any more questions feel free to ask.

 

[Disneygirl3919]

Quick question...in terms of housing, I know that you can have anywhere from 1 to 7 roommates (1-4 bedrooms/apartment). Do both vista and chatham have all apartment sizes (1, 2, 3, or 4 bedrooms)? Just curious.

 

[Joanna71985]

Quick question...in terms of housing, I know that you can have anywhere from 1 to 7 roommates (1-4 bedrooms/apartment). Do both vista and chatham have all apartment sizes (1, 2, 3, or 4 bedrooms)? Just curious.

I'm not positive, but I don't think they both have all the bedroom sizes. I'm pretty sure Chatham has them all. Not sure about Vista.

 

[Grunches]

I have read some of your posts about the character audition, and I am doing it tomorrow. I am really scared if you could give me any tips and discuss the interview and the dance moves that would be great. My audition is 10 am pst and I'll be up at 4:30 to get up to Seattle.

Thanks for any help you can give!

 

[Disneygirl3919]

Biggest piece of advice...SMILE and have FUN! I know it sounds cliche, but it is sooooo true for this!

Hope it's awesome!

 

[Thinkin_tink08]

From everything I have heard the CP sounds simply amazing. I cant wait till i get into college so i can do it...lol but I have some ?s.

I eventually would like to work at disney full time doing something with graphic design so what kind of things should I do before then and what should I do in the CP??

And does anyone know anything about the CS program??? it sounds about the same except you dont have to complete a semester of college. so im not sure which one i should do??

Im so excited for this...it sounds pretty cool. Congrats to all who got acceptecd!!

 

[hopesethigh]

I have my phone interview today. Could someone give me some tips on the questions they'll ask? I would love to be prepared!

 

[C.C.H.M.]

Thinkin tink08- To start, the CS program is about the same, it's just for people that have just graduated high school. The only difference is that they may 'require' you to take some classes at the Disney University. Though I haven't seen anything that says that. My sister's going into the CS program this fall, and so far, it's looking to be the same.
As for graphic design... I'm not sure what roles you can fill that would help with that in the CP, but if you do it, let people know. Let your managers know, look into the networking opportunities, especially ones that have to do with people in that field. The great thing is, once you turn full time, you can start looking at transferring to different areas within Disney. And the more people that know about your interest, the better off you are to find a position in the company that you like.

hopesethigh- Questions... well... I did my interview a while ago, but I know for a fact that they asked if I would be ok dealing with a lot of roommates and with a lot of people in general. She asked about the rolls I had chosen, and why I had chosen them, and if I would be willing to do QSFB. She also asked what my favorite Disney experience was, or if I had ever had a really great guest service experience, and what it was. I don't seem to remember being asked any 'what would you do if...' questions, though plenty of people here have. Just make sure you let them know that you really do want to work for Disney, because you love the company, not just because it looks good on a resume. Be enthusiastic, and take time to really think about the questions before answering the first thing that comes into your head. I know that you'll do great! Good luck!


sorry for the kinda long post.