The Official 2013 Fall/Fall Advantage Thread!!

[SnowWhite123]

I am in mountain time zone. It does seem like there is something with attractions. But I guess we will have to just wait.

Congrats on being able to apply! Good luck on the phone interview!

 

[touchthesky]

I got my pending one around noon yesterday which would of been February 25th. I am not sure there is a pattern. My top three roles were attractions, character attendant, and merchandise. My interviewer was not as upbeat either. She was nice, but really gave no feedback or gave a small laugh when I made a joke. The interview lasted around 26 minutes or so. Congrats to all of the people who got accepted!

Our top 3 are exactly the same, just in a different order. character attendant was my number one.

 

[ArielinWonderland]

Hello, fall 2013 people! My name is Ariel.
I'm 21, but will be 22 during the program if I am accepted. I'm currently waiting to hear back!
I applied for both resorts, but I'm hoping to be either a character attendant, PhotoPass photographer or BBB/Pirate's League host in WDW.
I did my first program in Disneyland last spring.

 

[Nensense]

Just realized I haven't really given an introduction yet lol

I'm Aaron and I'm 19 years old (Will turn 20 in August during the program) and I'm a Sophomore with a currently undeclared major. I applied for both resorts as Attractions and Custodial. Made it clear that I'm hoping for Disney World though.

 

[Wishes Count]

I'm getting really nervous and I almost don't want to post anything because I am afraid of jinxing myself! (knocks on wood) But I interviewed on the 11th and that was 15 days ago! I know they said 2-3 weeks but I'm anxious because people who interviewed after me are being accepted! I hope I am just on the bottom of the pile and they are going to accept me. I am really worried that I will wait the 3 weeks and they will decide to pend me! (knocks on wood again!) Then I will have to wait even longer!

Although I don't mind waiting if they will select me for my 1st or 2nd choice (Concierge or Hospitality) haha

Anyone else in the same boat? Interviewed a while ago and haven't heard anything?

 

[PirateSnowmen]

I'm getting really nervous and I almost don't want to post anything because I am afraid of jinxing myself! (knocks on wood) But I interviewed on the 11th and that was 15 days ago! I know they said 2-3 weeks but I'm anxious because people who interviewed after me are being accepted! I hope I am just on the bottom of the pile and they are going to accept me. I am really worried that I will wait the 3 weeks and they will decide to pend me! (knocks on wood again!) Then I will have to wait even longer!

Although I don't mind waiting if they will select me for my 1st or 2nd choice (Concierge or Hospitality) haha

Anyone else in the same boat? Interviewed a while ago and haven't heard anything?

I totally know what you mean, even though I haven't been waiting as long as you have. I only had my phone interview last Wednesday, but I haven't heard anything from them yet. I've seen people that had their interviews the same day as me or after me and have already heard back (whether it be accepted, pending, or NLIC).

Just curious, because I haven't been looking at Facebook pages, but are there many instances where people have been waiting a long time only to get pended/NLIC? Because from what I've seen, people are getting pended/NLIC pretty quickly. But, I know there isn't a pattern, so I was just curious.

Also, to those trying to find patterns, I had my phone interview last Wednesday, my top choices were attractions and merchandise, and I haven't heard anything back.

 

[Hollsey]

Pended! Meh. I was really, really bummed when I first saw it, but my sister saw something on the Programs blog where they talked about pending, and then someone asked about it and they said it's normal for rehires to get pended? Or something like that. So I'm just hoping that it has more to do with double-checking my rehire status and such. My top three were MEO, Merchandise, and Attractions in that order (though I did put High Interest in other roles--these were just the three we talked about).

So I guess we'll wait and see!

 

[SnowWhite123]

Our top 3 are exactly the same, just in a different order. character attendant was my number one.

I apologize I totally don't remember, but did you get pended as well?

 

[jAcKs_x0]

It's interesting to notice people getting pended right away and then there's people waiting over two weeks with no response. I wonder what their logic is? I cant imagine they really read peoples applications in under 24 hours (when those have gotten pending emails) yet others have been waiting long long times with no emails at all? Puts my vote in just a very very random sequence of notifications.

 

[Lyanne and Stitch]

I'm getting really nervous and I almost don't want to post anything because I am afraid of jinxing myself! (knocks on wood) But I interviewed on the 11th and that was 15 days ago! I know they said 2-3 weeks but I'm anxious because people who interviewed after me are being accepted! I hope I am just on the bottom of the pile and they are going to accept me. I am really worried that I will wait the 3 weeks and they will decide to pend me! (knocks on wood again!) Then I will have to wait even longer!

Although I don't mind waiting if they will select me for my 1st or 2nd choice (Concierge or Hospitality) haha

Anyone else in the same boat? Interviewed a while ago and haven't heard anything?

I'm in the exact same boat. I interviewed on the 10th and I haven't heard anything all yet! (And also haven't been posting to not jinx myself! Knock on wood!)
I'm trying not to loose it. Haha!

I just hope we hear good news soon! :

 

[touchthesky]

I apologize I totally don't remember, but did you get pended as well?

No need to apologize, I don't think I said it. But yes, I got pended yesterday afternoon. Five days after my interview.

 

[Wishes Count]

I totally know what you mean, even though I haven't been waiting as long as you have. I only had my phone interview last Wednesday, but I haven't heard anything from them yet. I've seen people that had their interviews the same day as me or after me and have already heard back (whether it be accepted, pending, or NLIC).

Just curious, because I haven't been looking at Facebook pages, but are there many instances where people have been waiting a long time only to get pended/NLIC? Because from what I've seen, people are getting pended/NLIC pretty quickly. But, I know there isn't a pattern, so I was just curious.

Also, to those trying to find patterns, I had my phone interview last Wednesday, my top choices were attractions and merchandise, and I haven't heard anything back.

I haven't seen anyone on Facebook who has been waiting this long be pended. But I mean it still could happen.

I'm in the exact same boat. I interviewed on the 10th and I haven't heard anything all yet! (And also haven't been posting to not jinx myself! Knock on wood!)
I'm trying not to loose it. Haha!

I just hope we hear good news soon! :

Glad I'm not the only one!! Like I said above, I will gladly wait until the last day if they will give me one of my top choices!

It's interesting to notice people getting pended right away and then there's people waiting over two weeks with no response. I wonder what their logic is? I cant imagine they really read peoples applications in under 24 hours (when those have gotten pending emails) yet others have been waiting long long times with no emails at all? Puts my vote in just a very very random sequence of notifications.

I have no idea how it works. I have heard there is no pattern for roles, but it seems like a lot of the people who have been accepted on Facebook are for Merch and QSFB.

I'm just so nervous and I want this so much! If I don't get into the CP or a PI I don't know what I will do I know this is everyone's dream too but I've really put all my eggs in this basket. I guess I better start applying for jobs around home so I wont be unemployed when I graduate

 

[RogerRadcliffe]

Congratulations to those who have been accepted! To everyone else, I hope something great comes of it!

I was actually a bit surprised that I landed the role as my main was Attractions, but looking back I did emphasize spieling quite a bit which is prevalent in Transportation (I have no experience with a radio, but the mic at Six Flags isn't much different).

Ah, that most definitely makes sense! I've had theatre experience, but not much ride/operation experience. I'm more of building, designing, and constructing sort of guys that builds what you're then paid to operate! I think you'll find transportation, quite similar but still unique.

I'm quite interested to see what location you're given as it really sounds awesome, and I really wish I Would have applied for that position!

my top three were merchandise, attractions, and custodial. It took me almost the whole two weeks before my interview to decide those, lol.

You definitely chose more-open and available roles, as from what I've figured Custodial, QSFB, and Merch have pretty high capacities. I'm sure something excellent will come of it since you're so willing!

Anyone else in the same boat? Interviewed a while ago and haven't heard anything?

Kate, this has happened before, mainly for those folk who apply for both the DCP and Internships as I could imagine where they're trying to place you. Just finding a best fit is all. I expect you'll hear back sometime soon since you're alumni and a previous CM. By the way, did they happen to ask anything in relation to being a CM for your CP interview?

Lyanne, I hope you hear back SOON too!!!

Luck, and Have a Magical Day!

 

[WDWlover89]

I'm just so nervous and I want this so much! If I don't get into the CP or a PI I don't know what I will do I know this is everyone's dream too but I've really put all my eggs in this basket. I guess I better start applying for jobs around home so I wont be unemployed when I graduate

I know how you feel. I graduated in December and did not get into the Spring program so I'm taking one class just so I could try again. I don't have any backup plan at all and I'm just counting down the days until I can reapply. I also haven't been looking for a job just in case I get into the DCP.

Good luck to you and everyone else waiting to hear back and congrats to everyone that was already accepted!

 

[touchthesky]

I know how you feel. I graduated in December and did not get into the Spring program so I'm taking one class just so I could try again. I don't have any backup plan at all and I'm just counting down the days until I can reapply. I also haven't been looking for a job just in case I get into the DCP.

Good luck to you and everyone else waiting to hear back and congrats to everyone that was already accepted!

I was thinking about doing that if I didn't get accepted. Do you mind me asking how its working out for you? I'm just wondering if it might be more trouble than its worth. Having to get accepted to the school and everything again...

 

[heaven2dc]

I just learned in our FB group for Disneyland CP that they aren't accepting any more people in Guest Services, Front Desk or Disney Desk. From what I understand, people are being told this in their interview. This is very disheartening since those are my top 3 roles.

Has anyone else heard anything like this?

 

[WDWlover89]

I was thinking about doing that if I didn't get accepted. Do you mind me asking how its working out for you? I'm just wondering if it might be more trouble than its worth. Having to get accepted to the school and everything again...

Not at all! It really wasn't bad because I was still considered a student, even though I graduated, so I didn't have to be accepted to the school again. So I simply signed up for one class just like I would have done before. I am taking a digital photography class that I had wanted to take but never found the time. I love it and is a little different only having one class, but I think it's definitely worth it especially since it means I get another chance to apply. I'm also hoping that this class will help me get a Photopass role.

 

[Wishes Count]

Kate, this has happened before, mainly for those folk who apply for both the DCP and Internships as I could imagine where they're trying to place you. Just finding a best fit is all. I expect you'll hear back sometime soon since you're alumni and a previous CM. By the way, did they happen to ask anything in relation to being a CM for your CP interview?

On my CP interview she didn't really ask too much. She asked why I wanted to do the program again but she wanted to know how my experiences outside of Disney have prepared me for the roles I chose. I tried to talk about my previous CP in front desk as much as I could by mentioning it here and there. I felt uneasy after my interview as she was very formal.

On my PI interview we talked a little bit about my previous roles as well. I think that interview went so much better than the CP. She told me if I am offered the CP to accept and then if they offer me a PI I can switch over, so I was under the impression that I would hear back about the CP first.

So I am just trying to wait patiently until I hear something!

 

[touchthesky]

Does anyone know if you would be able to switch from a PI to the college program? I've got my heart set on the CP, but I also applied for a couple PIs that I don't really think I have a shot at, but who knows. I figured I'd hear about the CP first, but now that I'm pending I'm not sure about that.

 

[meldcp]

Does anyone know if choosing a later arrival date will mean fewer apartment choices? I really want to live in Patterson, so I don't want to choose the later date if that will hurt my chances. Thanks!