The College Program Questions thread

[Navarra81]

I can't decide if I want to take a class or not. Now that I've graduated I'm pretty much being cut off from the parents, so I'm going to have a lot more expenses than I did last time. So, I need to make sure I can work enough to pay for everything. But, I'm really interested in the Marketing U class so we'll see.

Yeah, I'm kind of in the same boat. I want to be able to support myself so I'm going to work a lot, but I heard most people take classes just to meet people and make friends. I'm concerned about working TOO much and not talking to people.

 

[Navarra81]

Did it specifically say attractions? Because if it said operations that also includes parking and tickets (turnstiles).

At first I was in Quick Service F/B, but they called me and asked if I'd like to be moved to Attractions, so I accepted. On the Disney login site it says Operations, but they told me that when I get there, I'll be put in Attractions.
Thank you for your amazing response, though! I was wondering if my video games would fit in the locker. Thank you for clearing a lot of stuff up for me!

 

[Navarra81]

I've been reading through this forum and someone a while back posted a really good question that never got answered:

"What kind of shoes and clothes are required for the 'business dress' of the Traditions class? And do you get to wear casual clothes to the classes or do you have to dress in business dress for that, too?"

 

[khancock]

"What kind of shoes and clothes are required for the 'business dress' of the Traditions class? And do you get to wear casual clothes to the classes or do you have to dress in business dress for that, too?"

This is the Non-Costumed Disney Look Guidelines:
Females- http://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap/its/mimes/zh_wdwcp/disneylook/females_noncost.html

Males-
http://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap/its/mimes/zh_wdwcp/disneylook/males_noncost.html

And if you look in the left margin of each page you will see the following:

The Non-Costumed Guidelines need to be followed for the "Traditions" class (company orientation), any Disney educational course, and any company-sponsored function where professional business attire would be required​

 

[Navarra81]

And if you look in the left margin of each page you will see the following:

The Non-Costumed Guidelines need to be followed for the "Traditions" class (company orientation), any Disney educational course, and any company-sponsored function where professional business attire would be required​

Thank you!!! For some reason, I can't navigate the Disney CP site as well as I'd like to...

 

[Navarra81]

Sorry, I've got about a MILLION questions! Here's yet another one....

I read that CPs get time and a half for overtime hours (either over 8hrs a day or 40/week) but that they don't get holiday pay. I'm going to be down there Fall 07 in less than a month and stay for all the major holidays. Is this true or has it changed from what it was in the past?

 

[TXDisneyGirl]

I can't remember exactly, but I don't think CPs get holiday pay. I think the only holiday I was there for was Easter and I was working tons of overtime during that period, so I can't remember if it was holiday pay or just overtime that I got.

 

[Joanna71985]

CPs do not get holiday pay.

 

[Navarra81]

Okay! Thanks!

 

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

*~Hey all what up! Just wanted to post that I was a WDWCP-er in the Summer of 2006, from May 2006-August 2006, I lived in Chatham! Building 8, 8308, 3rd Floor to be exact. I accepted my role as a Lifeguard at Blizzard Beach, then I switched to Outdoor Food at Epcot Center and also picked up shifts to work as a parade controller at the Magic Kingdom for : SpectroMagic and Wishses firework show, yes I was that girl w/ the orange light saber looking wand directing the crowd and yes I was the girl who has the HUGE white Mickey hand waving down from the train station as you walked out for the night from the Magic Kingdom! LOL!

If anyone has a question reguarding the Walt Disney World College Program for this Fall 07 or Spring 07, or anytime just ask away, click on my AIM and IM me OR reply with a post to this thread and I will answer back. As soon as I was done with the College Program, I became a WDWCP rep' for my college for Fall 2006 and Spring 2007. So yeah on top of being a huge DISNEY lover to begin with, been going since I was like baby back in 85' I can answer pretty much any questions you have!

Can you bring your car(hell yes! i did all the way from PA!)
Where are the local supermarkets to shop? ( DO NOT GO TO GOODINGS at the Crossings WAY to expensive)
Affordable gas stations?
Restaurants/Food?
How to get to the Florida Mall?
The nearest Post Office?
etc ..

Any questions feel free to ask!!

 

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

Oh yes, by the way, I saw people discussing Holiday Pay for WDWCP's .. yeah NO yes definitley unfair, not only are you away from family etc, your getting $6.90/hours( yeah thats what we got back in Summer O6') but yeah I worked the 4th of July, 2006 at Epcot Center, yup didn't get a single dime over and I worked from like 3pm-2am kinda thing, it was LONGGG day and of course extra magic hours/a later "Illuminations" and LONGER Illuminations for the 4th of July celebration, and yesss lots a cleaning for us LOL I was there til about 2am!

 

[Disneygirl3919]

Hey!!! Sounds like you've had some great experiences! I am about to do the CP this fall, and have a couple questions...

1. Do you have any advice on packing? Things to definitely bring, things you wouldn't normally thing of but want later, things you don't need, etc...
2. I'd like to be in Chatham, if possible...any suggestions?
3. Do you have any words of wisdom (just general ones...)?

 

[disneychickforever]

Yeah packing seems to be the hardest thing to figure out I noticed.

How much is to much? It's so hard to figure that out...I know we might end up buying things there, but I'm not sure if I am overpacking

and also the questions you listed:
Where are the local supermarkets to shop? what would you recommend besides Goodings?
Affordable gas stations?Considering I am bringing my car, this would be very helpful
How to get to the Florida Mall?
The nearest Post Office?

Think we can answers for those also?

Thank you!

 

[Navarra81]

Any questions feel free to ask!!

Wow! Thanks! I second that question from disneychickforever about the affordable gas stations. I live in the Midwest so I'm guessing gas up here is less expensive than it is down there.
And I definitely am having trouble with what to bring. I keep seeing people saying that they brought too many clothes. Do you know what size the closets are? I don't want to scare off my roommate that quickly!

 

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

hey all!! i am sooo glad to see some of you have questions, that was some FAST responses to a post I posted a couple hours ago! just wanted to let you guys know I read them and tonight @ my job I work overnight in a hospital 11pm-7am at a front desk doing NOTHING, i do have a computer so I will be responding tonight to your questions for you since I have 8 hours to STAY AWAKE and do nothing except answer the phones IF they even ring and maybe an admission or 2.. but after 11pm tonight I will have postings back up with answers!! that is soo excited that some of you are getting ready to leave in the next couple of weeks to do the Fall 07 program!! At this time last year I was JUST finishing my program up! alrighty just keep a look-out I will be responding tonight!! thanks guys...

 

[Navarra81]

Cool! I'll be on tonight, too, then and I'll look for your posts. I'm so nervous about going, but excited at the same time! I kind of want to live in Chatham, but I noticed it's farther away from the parks than Vista. Which one did you like better?

 

[piratestitch]

This really isn't that important, but I was just wondering how the costuming worked. Are you issued a uniform at the beginning and you use that one for the entire time? And if so are you responsible for cleaning it? Because I have had some major laundry dissasters in the past!
Thanks in advance,
Pirate Stitch

 

[Pecos1024]

Ok...In response to the questions regarding what to bring, where things are at....
My g/f and I are both WDW CP alumni we met January of this year and we are now living together back here in my hometown of Chicago. I also did another progam Fall '04 so I too have PLENTY of knowledge that I'd be excited to share. Dont hesitate to bring a good amount of clothes. You and your roommate will share a pretty decent sized walk-in closet.

As far as gas is concerned, I would strongly recommend that you stick to the Hess gas stations. There is one located just south of Chatham, one just outside of the Wal-Mart parking lot and there are 3 that I can think of on property and they are all going to be your cheapest option. DO NOT BUY GAS FROM CHEVRON. Its just outside of Vista Way, but its about 20-30 cents more expensive than everything else, so unless you are desperate, avoid Chevron!!

I would bring a TV, my roommates and I all chipped in and bought at TV from Wal-Mart for less that $100 and it was great for the living room but I know I need one in my bedroom also.

Each park/resort has there own costuming department. My girlfriend and I worked at MK and Costuming is located by the bus stop that takes you to the mouth of the tunnel. You can check out up to 5 costumes at a time and you can either keep those and wash them yourself or return them when they are dirty and check out new ones. Thats pretty much how it applies everywhere.

Hope this helps!

 

[disneychickforever]

well that's one bit of laundry I don't need to worry about! Lol.

They will show us exactly where it is and how to check them out, in, etc.?

 

[Pecos1024]

Yes, they take you EVERYWHERE you need to go to and show you how to do everything multiple times. They are almost redundant about it but they definitely make sure you know where things are.