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Kelly Kuebler

Earning My Ears

Joined

Jul 15, 2015

• Jul 15, 2015

• #1

hey guys, I need some serious guidance. I just recently was offered a job at WDW and I am moving from New Jersey to Florida. So obviously I need to find somewhere to live. Since I'm not in the CP or an intern I get no housing help. Could anyone recommend a cheap place that has transportation to the parks? Or is anyone possibly looking for a reliable roommate? I know this isn't about the CP but I figured I'd get the most help here. Please and thank you any help is appreciated!

 

HM2012Butler

Mouseketeer

Joined

Jul 24, 2014

• Jul 21, 2015

• #2

The retreat is nice. Lived there for a while. Do NOT DO NOT DO NOT live at Buena Vista Place directly behind MK CM parking. Often referred to as Goofy's Ghetto. Had friends at Plantation Park. Vista Cay was alright, its part resort so that was cool

 

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goldmay

Mouseketeer

Joined

Dec 21, 2014

• Jul 21, 2015

• #3

I know there is a Facebook group of people looking for roommates at DL, so I'm sure there is a group for WDW cast members as well.

 

HM2012Butler

Mouseketeer

Joined

Jul 24, 2014

• Jul 22, 2015

• #4

Also, Donald's Deals is like Craigslist for CMs. It's on the Hub.

 

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emcclay

Mouseketeer

Joined

Jan 22, 2011

• Jul 22, 2015

• #5

Many waiting lists are long for apartments that are affordable and popular among CM's. To be honest, I did the roommate thing for a bit.. I prefer living on my own. Different from what you might hear- living on your own is completely doable on Disney pay.

 

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Kelly Kuebler

Earning My Ears

Joined

Jul 15, 2015

• Jul 26, 2015

• #6

HM2012Butler said:

Also, Donald's Deals is like Craigslist for CMs. It's on the Hub.

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Here's a dumb question, I won't get access to the Hub until my on boarding right? I filled out my paperwork but don't have that meeting til the 3rd.

 

HM2012Butler

Mouseketeer

Joined

Jul 24, 2014

• Jul 27, 2015

• #7

Kelly Kuebler said:

Here's a dumb question, I won't get access to the Hub until my on boarding right? I filled out my paperwork but don't have that meeting til the 3rd.

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Honestly thats something I havent had to deal with in a few years. I think youre correct and you will be able to login then. The only way you should be able to access the Hub for the first time is from an on property computer.

 

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leeg229

Mouseketeer

Joined

Oct 5, 2011

• Jul 28, 2015

• #8

If you're in a costumed role then you won't get your Hub ID until your first day of in-costume training. If you're salaried it's a little different. I believe salaried cast get their Hub ID during one of the classes at DU. I chose to go the roommate route in terms of housing. While you could manage with no roommates, having at least one roommate makes life (financially) easier.