The College Program Questions thread - The DIS Discussion Forums

teh fish · 11-02-2005, 06:57 PM

Hey guys, since a lot of posts are about the College Program, I thought maybe this would be a good place to keep everything in one place. Ask questions, get answers, tell about your experiences, etc.

I was a CP from Jan. to August '05. I was in operations at the Magic Kingdom doing the Haunted Mansion and switched to entertainment as a performer.

degrassi26 · 11-02-2005, 08:06 PM

I had my interview last Tuesday and requested the Haunted Mansion, it's a classic attraction that I would just love to work at. How was your experience working at the HM?

binigrl417 · 11-02-2005, 08:18 PM

Cool, HM is my first choice (I really want to do operations, I interview tomorrow). It must be pretty hard to get though, I'm sure everybody wants to work there.

degrassi26 · 11-02-2005, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binigrl417

Cool, HM is my first choice (I really want to do operations, I interview tomorrow). It must be pretty hard to get though, I'm sure everybody wants to work there.

Good Luck with the interview.

Joanna71985 · 11-02-2005, 08:40 PM

hey teh fish, you were a great character performer!

Hopefully I can be one too (that's my dream.

)

Stitch_lover_Sith · 11-02-2005, 10:21 PM

I am thinking about doing the college program fall 06 or spring 07. I want to know how hard it is to get into it. I would also like to know the difference between CP and Advanced CP. My advisor at school is not being very helpful. I was also wondering if you need to save up money for things like tolietries? I have heard that it does not pay well. Thank you to anyone that responds.

teh fish · 11-02-2005, 10:36 PM

degrassi26,

The Mansion was pretty cool. It ruined the magic, but hey, working at WDW does that too you. Everynight, two of us would have to walk through the entire ride picking up loose items dropped by guests, which was pretty cool. Not having to smile was great, b/c there were those days...And if you're a CP, you're definitely working the afternoon/closing shift. You get to walk through Adventureland in your Mansion costume with no guests in the park.

binigrl, Mansion is number 2 on the most requested, right after Tower of Terror.

Joanna, thanks! Always nice to meet people AFTER you get a picture with them.

Stitch_lover, it's not that difficult to get into the CP. Just make sure you quality for it. The difference between regular program and advanced is the advanced is more of an internship with you being able to get management or actual work experience, unless you're thinking of advantage, which is just working over the summer in addition to the semester. Also, while the pay per hour isn't that much, as a CP you're guaranteed 30 hrs. If you make your lunch and don't go out and spend it, you'll actually save some money. Overtime is where it's at.

Stitch_lover_Sith · 11-02-2005, 10:41 PM

Thank you so much but now for the really stupid question how do you know if you qualify?

teh fish · 11-02-2005, 10:44 PM

they have it on the website http://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap...y/app_req.html

Quote:

1. Enrolled as a Full Time or Part Time Student
Students must be enrolled currently in a college or university in the United States and have completed at least one semester.

2. Good Academic Standing
Students must be in good academic standing (2.0 or higher).

3. Work Authorization
Participation in this program also requires unrestricted work authorization.

Stitch_lover_Sith · 11-02-2005, 11:03 PM

Thank you for the link.

Joanna71985 · 11-03-2005, 06:54 AM

Stitch_lover_Sith, I am hoping to apply for Fall 2006 as well. I think it would be really cool to help open the celebration, and then close it too. I would LOVE to do either entertainment or operations. I've already done 1 CP (Jan. to Aug. 2005) so I want to do another one as I want to work at Disney full-time one day.

babieemelly · 11-03-2005, 02:18 PM

I'm planning on doing the CP in Spring of 2007... I need at least 45 credits to do it in my school.

Uuaww · 11-03-2005, 03:29 PM

i just saw that they now have one for people on quarter system!!! im so excited now.

PigSoldier · 11-03-2005, 03:52 PM

There's no IP thread, so excuse me while I shamelessly muscle in on your's.

What's the accomodation like? How much space do you get?

On the ruining the magic scale, just how bad is it? If I worked at Epcot, would I still be able to ride Snow White's Scary Adventures 3 times in a row and scream like a girl?

binigrl417 · 11-03-2005, 05:36 PM

So, I had my interview today, I think I did pretty well, but I don't want to jinx it. They asked me all the questions everyone has mentioned, the space mountain one, the merchandise one, the best and worst moments at my current job, my favorite thing to do at Disney and, why I think I'm good for the job. I said no the QSF&B question. My first choice is operations, but I also applied for merchandise, hospitality and full service food and beverage. Now I play the waiting game, I'm not gonna be able to concentrate.

11-02-2005, 06:57 PM	#1
teh fish DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,143	The College Program Questions thread Hey guys, since a lot of posts are about the College Program, I thought maybe this would be a good place to keep everything in one place. Ask questions, get answers, tell about your experiences, etc. I was a CP from Jan. to August '05. I was in operations at the Magic Kingdom doing the Haunted Mansion and switched to entertainment as a performer. Last edited by teh fish; 11-02-2005 at 07:14 PM.

11-02-2005, 08:18 PM	#3
binigrl417 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 125	Cool, HM is my first choice (I really want to do operations, I interview tomorrow). It must be pretty hard to get though, I'm sure everybody wants to work there. __________________ August 1996: ASM August 1997:CRB July 1999:ASM June 2002:ASM August 2004:WL July 2005:WL Facebook Me! SPRING 2006 OPERATIONS CP!!! Lobby Concierge at Saratoga Springs. Concierge of course being a fancy French word for ticket salesman.

11-02-2005, 08:40 PM	#5
Joanna71985 Characters are my friendsSuper CP to the rescue! I was mostly in Fantasyland Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mickey's backyard (Orlando, FL) Posts: 13,598	hey teh fish, you were a great character performer! Hopefully I can be one too (that's my dream. ) __________________ Aug 1998- POR March 2003- HS band trip (offsite) Aug 2003- POR Jan 12-Aug 5, 2005: CP Jan 1-5, 2006: AS Sports (solo) May 24, 2006- Jan 5, 2007: CP Jan 31-Feb 3, 2007: Solo (offsite) March 1-3, 2007: Dad+me (offsite) May 16-Aug 10, 2007: CP Aug 10-12, 2007: GF May 21-Aug 15, 2008: CP Aug 15-18, 2008: AKL March 25-29, 2009 (offsite) Aug 10, 2009-Jan 2, 2010: CP Jan 3-May 14, 2010: CP May 16, 2010~ FT Dream: Feb 12-16, 2012 Fantasy: Oct 20-27, 2012 (East) Dream: Sept 8-12, 2013

11-02-2005, 10:21 PM	#6
Stitch_lover_Sith So I want to weigh in on this discussion Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Waipahu, HI Posts: 352	I have some questions I am thinking about doing the college program fall 06 or spring 07. I want to know how hard it is to get into it. I would also like to know the difference between CP and Advanced CP. My advisor at school is not being very helpful. I was also wondering if you need to save up money for things like tolietries? I have heard that it does not pay well. Thank you to anyone that responds. __________________ Trips Planned July 2013 Ironman Lake Placid September 2013 Dumbo Double Dare

11-02-2005, 10:41 PM	#8
Stitch_lover_Sith So I want to weigh in on this discussion Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Waipahu, HI Posts: 352	Thank you so much but now for the really stupid question how do you know if you qualify? __________________ Trips Planned July 2013 Ironman Lake Placid September 2013 Dumbo Double Dare

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11-02-2005, 08:06 PM	#2
degrassi26 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 100	I had my interview last Tuesday and requested the Haunted Mansion, it's a classic attraction that I would just love to work at. How was your experience working at the HM?

11-02-2005, 10:36 PM	#7
teh fish DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,143	degrassi26, The Mansion was pretty cool. It ruined the magic, but hey, working at WDW does that too you. Everynight, two of us would have to walk through the entire ride picking up loose items dropped by guests, which was pretty cool. Not having to smile was great, b/c there were those days...And if you're a CP, you're definitely working the afternoon/closing shift. You get to walk through Adventureland in your Mansion costume with no guests in the park. binigrl, Mansion is number 2 on the most requested, right after Tower of Terror. Joanna, thanks! Always nice to meet people AFTER you get a picture with them. Stitch_lover, it's not that difficult to get into the CP. Just make sure you quality for it. The difference between regular program and advanced is the advanced is more of an internship with you being able to get management or actual work experience, unless you're thinking of advantage, which is just working over the summer in addition to the semester. Also, while the pay per hour isn't that much, as a CP you're guaranteed 30 hrs. If you make your lunch and don't go out and spend it, you'll actually save some money. Overtime is where it's at.

11-02-2005, 11:03 PM	#10
Stitch_lover_Sith So I want to weigh in on this discussion Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Waipahu, HI Posts: 352	Thank you for the link. __________________ Trips Planned July 2013 Ironman Lake Placid September 2013 Dumbo Double Dare

11-03-2005, 06:54 AM	#11
Joanna71985 Characters are my friendsSuper CP to the rescue! I was mostly in Fantasyland Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mickey's backyard (Orlando, FL) Posts: 13,598	Stitch_lover_Sith, I am hoping to apply for Fall 2006 as well. I think it would be really cool to help open the celebration, and then close it too. I would LOVE to do either entertainment or operations. I've already done 1 CP (Jan. to Aug. 2005) so I want to do another one as I want to work at Disney full-time one day. __________________ Aug 1998- POR March 2003- HS band trip (offsite) Aug 2003- POR Jan 12-Aug 5, 2005: CP Jan 1-5, 2006: AS Sports (solo) May 24, 2006- Jan 5, 2007: CP Jan 31-Feb 3, 2007: Solo (offsite) March 1-3, 2007: Dad+me (offsite) May 16-Aug 10, 2007: CP Aug 10-12, 2007: GF May 21-Aug 15, 2008: CP Aug 15-18, 2008: AKL March 25-29, 2009 (offsite) Aug 10, 2009-Jan 2, 2010: CP Jan 3-May 14, 2010: CP May 16, 2010~ FT Dream: Feb 12-16, 2012 Fantasy: Oct 20-27, 2012 (East) Dream: Sept 8-12, 2013

11-03-2005, 02:18 PM	#12
babieemelly DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,969	I'm planning on doing the CP in Spring of 2007... I need at least 45 credits to do it in my school.

11-03-2005, 03:29 PM	#13
Uuaww Guilty of 74 counts of pumpkin pilfering! Bugs are partial to my ears Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St. Croix, Virgin Islands Posts: 1,857	i just saw that they now have one for people on quarter system!!! im so excited now.

11-03-2005, 03:52 PM	#14
PigSoldier to dance beneath the diamond sky with one hand waving free Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: London, England Posts: 3,129	There's no IP thread, so excuse me while I shamelessly muscle in on your's. What's the accomodation like? How much space do you get? On the ruining the magic scale, just how bad is it? If I worked at Epcot, would I still be able to ride Snow White's Scary Adventures 3 times in a row and scream like a girl? __________________ - Suzi

11-03-2005, 05:36 PM	#15
binigrl417 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 125	So, I had my interview today, I think I did pretty well, but I don't want to jinx it. They asked me all the questions everyone has mentioned, the space mountain one, the merchandise one, the best and worst moments at my current job, my favorite thing to do at Disney and, why I think I'm good for the job. I said no the QSF&B question. My first choice is operations, but I also applied for merchandise, hospitality and full service food and beverage. Now I play the waiting game, I'm not gonna be able to concentrate. __________________ August 1996: ASM August 1997:CRB July 1999:ASM June 2002:ASM August 2004:WL July 2005:WL Facebook Me! SPRING 2006 OPERATIONS CP!!! Lobby Concierge at Saratoga Springs. Concierge of course being a fancy French word for ticket salesman.

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