The Official Fall/Fall Advantage 2010 Thread!

[naoboo]

I also put Photopass as my #3 - I need to learn more about DSLRs if I get in and get it, but if I do, then I have a bunch of people who would immediately let me borrow whatever I'd like to practice on for the five months until I would leave... my mom is friends with lots of artsy people.

I am a Fall only person - only because I will be in Disney on vacation before that anyway, so I can't do Advantage.

DSLRs really aren't that hard to figure out. They do have a lot of buttons and special settings, but personally, I think there are only a few things you really need to know: what shutter speed, aperture and ISO are; and how to use the flash properly. From what I've read on the blog that QueenofPrideRock linked to, you aren't allowed to change settings while working anyway, so they probably aren't expecting people to know every single little thing about a camera. I don't

Honestly, I don't care as much about using proper settings as I probably should, because I know I can edit lighting problems in Photoshop. You can't do that as a PhotoPass photographer though, which bums me out a little. Sometimes I like editing pictures more than actually shooting them. I think what's really important is knowing what makes a picture good, like framing techniques, where to put the horizon line, etc.

 

[ZeroToHero]

Yeah, and DSLRs have auto settings, which is always a plus. I hate focusing. :/

I love editing photos too! Sometimes maybe too much... haha.

 

[Joanna71985]

Also for Attractions, do they all have long speeches you have to give? I would like working at one but I don't do speeches well haha.
Otherwise I'll probably put Merchandise and maybe FSFB... I don't really know what I'd like so I guess I can try.
I don't know if I'll try for character performer or not. I know I am so indecisive!

Nope. The majority of attractions do not have long speils. The only ones that do include Great Movie Ride, Safari, Jungle Cruise, Backlot Tour, and Innoventions.

Also, they ask during the interview if you like (or can) talking in front of large groups, or speiling. So you can mention that you don't want to then.

 

[trisheroll]

I completed my application and passed the web base interview, and then scheduled for a disneyland interview. I was wondering i can use the application and web base interview to apply to the disneyWORLD also?

 

[Joanna71985]

I completed my application and passed the web base interview, and then scheduled for a disneyland interview. I was wondering i can use the application and web base interview to apply to the disneyWORLD also?

No. You have to apply seperately for WDW and DL.

 

[trisheroll]

No. You have to apply seperately for WDW and DL.

that's so strange. I applied for disneyland, but on the email the contact information was wdw.college.recruiting@disney.com

 

[Cara6190]

that's so strange...

Actually, you have to fill out a different application (it even looks quite different) but they'll automatically use the same Web Based Interview. I don't know if you have to do a telephone interview twice.

By the way, I talked to a recruiter named Kim about my Web Based Interview issues (she called me back), and she reset it for me! But, of course, she said she doesn't do that for everyone, and this second time will be final. But I had really started thinking they wouldn't be able to do anything about it! I'm so excited! And after reading about it on here, I'm sure I'll pass this time (all the same, I'm not going to take it again just yet... I have a test tomorrow I should be studying for!) Anyway, I think she reset it for me partially because she thought I sounded really nice & sincere, so I hope this means I'll do fine on the telephone interview when I get to that.

 

[FutrImagineer]

By the way, I talked to a recruiter named Kim about my Web Based Interview issues (she called me back), and she reset it for me! But, of course, she said she doesn't do that for everyone, and this second time will be final. But I had really started thinking they wouldn't be able to do anything about it! I'm so excited! And after reading about it on here, I'm sure I'll pass this time (all the same, I'm not going to take it again just yet... I have a test tomorrow I should be studying for!) Anyway, I think she reset it for me partially because she thought I sounded really nice & sincere, so I hope this means I'll do fine on the telephone interview when I get to that.

Yay! That's so great to hear! Good luck this time!

 

[Wishes91]

I just want to let you guys know that my phone interview is at 1:45 tomorrow... My nerves are starting to mess with my stomach!

 

[Rbeck]

I completed my application and passed the web base interview, and then scheduled for a disneyland interview. I was wondering i can use the application and web base interview to apply to the disneyWORLD also?

Yay! Another person that is interested in the Disneyland Program too. I applied for both, you won't have to do the web based interview again...but you do have to fill out the application and role checklist again. They are a little different.

 

[PennyLou]

Hey, I aparently sigend up for the site a long time agoan but I'm not, I just had my interview yesterday to the Disney wold Progrem I'm applying to be a Entertainment CP (again did it in 06) so I just have to wait for the audtions in march but I really hope to go back and do it again.

I've been sesaonl since but I want to work full time in enteratinemnt and I've been on the full time list for 2 years but they aren't hiring so being a CP again is the only way for now I really hope to get to go back.

 

[melissakayt]

Yay! Another person that is interested in the Disneyland Program too. I applied for both, you won't have to do the web based interview again...but you do have to fill out the application and role checklist again. They are a little different.

I'm applying for DLR as well! My interview is tomorrow (Thursday) at 11:30am.

I'm also applying to WDW just in case. My first choice is DLR, but if I can't go there then I want to be at WDW. I filled out the two different applications and as you said only had to do the one web interview. When I called to schedule my phone interview, the lady who answered said she could schedule both interviews so I didn't have to call the line all over again.

 

[trisheroll]

I'm applying for DLR as well! My interview is tomorrow (Thursday) at 11:30am.

I'm also applying to WDW just in case. My first choice is DLR, but if I can't go there then I want to be at WDW. I filled out the two different applications and as you said only had to do the one web interview. When I called to schedule my phone interview, the lady who answered said she could schedule both interviews so I didn't have to call the line all over again.

Oh tomorrow's my interview too! At 2pm, which means I have to wait until my classes are all over!! haha. And i'm planning on applying for DisneyWorld right afterwards too!

 

[tink774]

Sorry if this was asked already, but after the interview aren't we supposed to get one of those "Thank you for interviewing" e-mails? Or is that only with the WBI? I'm hoping that not getting one yet isn't a sign that they hated me too much to send the automated response!

 

[lala88]

You should be getting a "Thank you for interviewing" sometime after you do your phone interview. It takes them a few days to get them out to everyone. Last time I think it took a little over a week to get mine. And I interviewed on monday and I have not gotten one yet either.

 

[Zocha]

I finally decided to apply for the DLR program as well. Made the interview for 12:15 tomorrow.

Sorry if this was asked already, but after the interview aren't we supposed to get one of those "Thank you for interviewing" e-mails?

(just like lala88) I haven't gotten one either, and my WDW interview was on Monday. I'd assume that it will just take some time.

 

[tink774]

(just like lala88) I haven't gotten one either, and my WDW interview was on Monday. I'd assume that it will just take some time.

Awesome, thank you! I was just paranoid that something didn't go through, since my interviewer did say they were having some problems and were backed up.

 

[FutrImagineer]

Hey everybody,

So, of course I'm kicking myself analyzing every little detail of my interview. I was asked the question "would you prefer to work indoors or outdoors?" and I misinterpreted the question to mean "would you rather work at the parks or resorts?" Not only am I mad at myself for giving an unrelated answer to the actual question, but I realized the answer to the real question IS very important to me. I would really want to work indoors, but I didn't indicate that in the interview.

Would it be really stupid/horrible/unnecessary of me to e-mail recruiting and put in that preference? Or should I wait to say something only if/when I'm accepted? I'm afraid that my either/or answer will make me more liable to work in attractions (a position I didn't really want but added to my list when asked) in an outside position.

Argh, I want this so badly, but it really would be best for me indoors. Thoughts???

 

[PennyLou]

Would it be really stupid/horrible/unnecessary of me to e-mail recruiting and put in that preference? Or should I wait to say something only if/when I'm accepted?

Argh, I want this so badly, but it really would be best for me indoors. Thoughts???

first off clam down and take a breath

so you know when they accept you they tell you what your job is, at least thats how it was when I did it in 06 and I was told it would be that way again after my interview this time, but it might be because it'll be after my audition. But I'm pretty sure when you are excepted you have a job.

Generally this early in the game you should get whatever your first or second pick is on your list which I'm guessing you talked about.

I mean you could email them if you wanted to and tell them what you said here but I do think you might be worrying just a bit to much.

 

[heyhowdyhey]

(just like lala88) I haven't gotten one either, and my WDW interview was on Monday. I'd assume that it will just take some time.

i havent gotten one either and i had my interview last fri. hopefully it didnt go to my spam cuz i delete that everyday without looking at it.