i must not have stressed this enough, but just wanted to let you guys know MOST people on the DCP work 40-50 hours a week!! 50+ during christmas time or if their job is understaffed :) i never worked a full time job before so 0 hours a week to 35, plus my added youtube “job,” feels like a lot at first! but that is not even close to the reality of most other people on the DCP who worked way more, which is where my stress of “working a lot” comes from. 🥰
This video is SO accurate!! Honestly you completely nailed it. Thank you for creating this! I love making the cute, happy videos but I think it’s equally as important to show the realities of the program. I got really depressed some days because I was homesick and felt bad for not 100% loving the program at all times. I also was bummed I didn’t get close to my roommates - one of them I REALLY didn’t care for. I think this video will help a lot of people who are interested in the DCP!
kenziemacbrown thank you kenzie!! that is so refreshing to hear especially from you that your dcp wasn’t always sunshine and rainbows but you still made the best of it! i wish more people would talk about this stuff too!
@@jennajenkins5445 This is super late but you can get your own apartment. You just have to notify Disney through your housing application. They do allow you to switch back to Disney housing but they do not guarantee there will be a spot available or accommodations.
Timestamps for anyone who wants them! 3:08 DCP = playing at Disney World 24/7, all fun, no work 4:52 Expect to be working 24/7 6:30 Expect the unexpected 9:23 Expect to never see your friends 11:02 Expect to make lifelong friends 12:17 Expect to be homesick 14:22 Expect to not want to work 16:38 Expect to possibly self-term
My roommate who was ODV at Epcot regularly had more than 60 hours a week, whereas my other roommate in attractions never had over 32/34 hours...I think the most difficult part about explaining the program is how inconsistent it can be at times!
I start my DCP in two weeks and this video made me feel so much better about some of the “negative” things I have been worrying about!! Its nice to see that these things are valid things to think about, and I am soooo excited to get my DCP started!!
this!!!! literally this. so open and honest and from someone who termed i appreciated all of the points you made. i hope everyone going into the program watches this✨
I did the DCP ten years ago (wow I'm old) and I was a lifeguard at Blizzard Beach so my hours were only ever 9-5ish when the park was open which was nice because all my roommates had crazy hours. You are definitely at the mercy of Disney when you go for sure. I got sent to resorts to work (which I hated). To be honest it got to the point where I would calculate how many days I needed to work to make rent and then would sit on the computers in the morning waiting to request an ER (early release) on as many days as possible lol. That's awful, but it's what I did. The classes were definitely a big part of my experience, I took Creativity & Innovation and Marketing You and they were some of the best classes I've ever taken. I highly recommend taking as many classes as possible.
Oook just so people know, be prepared to work more than "35 to 59" hours a week. During festivals at epcot like food and wine we (the CPs at my location) we're getting scheduled between 65 to 75 hours a week for pretty much the entire time of food and wine. Not to scare you but it really depends on your location for how many hours you get because some can be...alot to say the least.
^^this is true! i thought i stressed it in my video that my hours are not typical of the dcp, but just in case it wasn't clear enough the amount you work each week depends on your role and it really can vary!
I think another expectation to note is that depending on your role and location, the full timers and part timers are going to very much dislike you and really all CP's. For full timers, it's mainly because they see many lazy CP's who expect to do minimal work and instead push on the work to others and then they see us all like that. A lot of part timers hate us because they quite literally get absolutely no houre anymore while we get guaranteed a large number of hours. So just be prepared to be disliked or if you really want to be liked, go through a lot to prove yourself! It'll help you grow thicker skin, trust me :)
A word of warning to those that do end up self-terming: the chances of being able to be hired by Disney again are slim to none, because you are put on what they call the "No Rehire list". In my case, I appealed twice and was told to "take my passion for Disney elsewhere" because they would absolutely not hire me again. Because I self-termed. So make sure you keep that in mind if you do ultimately decide to self-term.
Yaaaaas love this 👏🏼👏🏼 as someone who hated my first dcp but then was head over heels in love with my second one, I can def say this is all true. Thanks for educating everyone and being so real! ✨
Finding new friends in the most unexpected situations and places... That was definately my favourite part of my ICP. And even if it sounds cliché, the most difficult part of the CP is saying goodbye... 1 year and 5 months since I came back to my country, I still think about those magical 6 months every single day. Post Disney depression is so real and I struggled with it for some months. Btw, try the party buses... you might make lifelong friends in that crazyness!
Anyone else just focusing on the ears and how they aren’t in a straight line nor are they they same distance apart. Its actually driving me insane 😢 I’m sure imma love the video though! X
I always felt so bad for CPs cuz they worked so much and were always broke after housing costs. i guess it does set you up for the real world though! I loved working at Disney it was one of the funniest jobs I've ever had. I worked attractions it's just talking to people all day lol.
Also, I love watching your videos because i feel like I am kind of experiencing the program without actually living it. I’m unable to do it because I have a disability that wouldn’t allow me to do it physically. I’m not sure if they would accept me or not but regardless I couldn’t do it and although I’m not a huge Disney person like I’m not as obsessed as others I just think it would be such an experience! X
As someone who just finished her CP, I really appreciated this video! I couldn't have worded it any better myself; thank you for addressing some of the harder parts of the program, because nothing (not even working at the Happiest Place on Earth) is perfect--but that doesn't mean it's not worth it in the end! (I also got excited when you mentioned the Emporium because that's where I worked & you're 100% correct: the job may not have been amazing, but the people made it SO worth it & I miss my coworkers SO much already!!)
I would go and give Mickey Mouse a hug whenever I needed a pick-me-up and it was so nice! This video is so relatable, I think you hit everything and explained each point to a tee 👌 the friends you make on the dcp is definitely the number one reason I feel I had a such a great dcp. I was also super tired during my program, but I think towards the end of it is when i started to think in the way “you can sleep when you get home from the dcp” and when I really started to regret not doing as much as I possibly could in the parks 😞
30 hours is considered full time, I know it is definitely for the U.K., majority of people work longer if they aren’t responsible for picking their children up from school
As an adult, I think a lot of these things apply to learning to adult overall. No matter where or how these are great lessons! I wish you guys the best at Disney!!! ❣️ Always live in the moment, learn to take care of all aspects of yourself, be allergic to drama/stay away, put yourself and yourself #1 but be good and serve others! Thanks Emily! You do good things!!!
And to make it even better they no longer allow you to link up with 6 people!! They changed it, I just arrived at my dcp yesterday. We were only allowed to link with 3 other people which is the limit now. It sucks
YES ABOUT HAVING WORK FRIENDS!! Literally all of my friends from my program are people I worked with. I wasn't close with my roommates and I had a few people that I met the first week and hung out with before we started working and then I never saw them again. I was really sad about it at first but then I made friends at work who I actually had more in common with and my best friend from my DCP is the other CP from my location and we still talk all the time!
love the realness of this video, my biggest fear is that i'm going to miss the small things. it's so easy to get overwhelmed/excited over the big moments/events/attractions that i feel like i'm going to miss some of the smaller details. i don't really know how to explain that, but i want to make sure i'm taking time to enjoy the simple aspects of disney and experience the magic in a new way.
WoW!!! My first time here to your channel. I had wanted to work for Disney all of my life. I finally got the chance right after my divorce. At 40, and THAT was 20 years ago!!! so much to say to you. First and foremost, you have NO reason to be afraid (at the beginning of the episode) to post this THIS WAS PERFECT. EVERYthing you said is true. Second:, You have a way of connecting with us. You are so honest, and care so much. You just want to give a dose of reality. Finally (to cut it short)...you should rename this episode: "A Primer to Millenials about the DCP". However, this should be required viewing for EVERY kid that graduates from High School. If you re-wrote your script just a bit, to make it to a broader audience, you'd be hired for Commencement Addresses at High Schools and Colleges across the nation. I'm definitely a subscriber and supporter of yours now. Call me if you need a referral for something! Hugs and love, I'm Ken.
Instagram & DCP vloggers make the DCP look so glamorous! It really bothers me. My DCP was one of the HARDEST times in my life. I was so over exhausted. I wish ppl didn't glamorize how hard it can be on your whole body!
emily! these videos are so good. i got accepted for the dcp and just came across your awesome videos. just wanted to say thank you for your complete honesty and how open you are with all the information you have on the program. you rock!
I was in merchandise and so was my roommate, and even though we had the same role our hours were SO different. She worked at a resort and got scheduled almost the same schedule every week, about 30 hours. I was in Fantasyland in MK and got scheduled different shifts every week, typically 40 hours (I would then trade shifts around to try to get a few more hours, 45-50 a week). Not sure why I thought 40 hours wasn't enough but I left the program with some extra money in my bank account so that's good 😂
I thought this was a fantastic video. Not that i have done the DCP yet, but it seems like it is so genuine and honest! I’m excited for the next couple of dcp videos and all the ones to come after it :)
everybody has those days when they don't want to go to work, I am glad you loved your job, you are an inspiration to all of us. BTW, most people in regular jobs work 40 hours a week.
completely agree with this!! dcp is the best thing to ever happen to me but I definitely had my moments where I didn't think I would make it through ( going to see happily ever after during those moments really helped tho :) )
I've only been here for a week & a half and I'm already sadly relating to SO many of these. honestly it's super easy to make it all seem fun online but it is mainly a job:/ (with super amazing perks)
Aly Mcalister awww i’m so sorry to hear this. i hope it gets better! remember it only just started and it’s normal for reality to hit for a bit but once you get adjusted i’m sure it’ll get better
thanks so much girl! honestly it’s fine, like definitely not the worst situation. I just really related when you said you don’t realize how much you work until you see that first schedule. Like no matter what anyone says, it totally doesn’t hit until the schedule. I had my first 2 shifts 5am soooo that was a reality check😂
I was in the military for about five years. I lived overseas in Bahrain for 3 years. It was my first time being halfway around the world. I was definitely very homesick and I missed my family and friends. I worked a lot of long hours during 24/7 watches. I HATED MY JOB TOO. I lived with roommates and didn't get close to them because we had different work hours. One would leave and another would move in at anytime. I had to get up before the crack of dawn going to work. The military life was not easy and I had to be very adaptable. I feel if I could handle that much, surely I can handle the DCP for about seven months. I know it won't be perfect, but I'm still excited nonetheless. It took me more than 3 tries to finally get accepted for spring 2020 and I'm looking forward to moving into the Disneyland Resort next January.
Maybe Disney does these things to create prepare you for real life situations. Like working five days a week and job transfers not seeing your friends all that stuff is real life. Not saying it to be harsh but it’s true.
they say that only 20% of applicants get accepted, so what can someone who wants to apply do in order to seem like a more likely candidate for being picked?
I would say that a lot of these things also apply to being a regular cast member at WDW or DLR. Some of my best friends are my coworkers. It is easy to have a second family at work. At the very least, even if you don't hang out with coworkers outside of work, you still get to know them well, know about their lives and have them to turn to when you have a funny or frustrating story to share. Nobody will understand guest interactions as well as other CMs. Spending time in the parks is difficult to do all the time, but when you do, it can be really special. Since CMs get into the parks for free, it's easier to just come and ride one ride or have a snack or even just walk around without the pressure of getting the best "bang for your buck" or getting money's worth for a full day ticket. It's true that shifts can be hard or frustrating, but remembering that it's easier to just smile and forget difficult interactions is the best way to not let a bad day get you down. And remember that tomorrow is a new day! ~ from a West Coast Parks Food & Beverage CM!
Hi, I just applied today and was able to get through the web interview and picked my phone interview and i decided to see what videos Disney had to offer and it brought me here. This video is so enlightening for someone who is just at the beginning of the process. I subscribed and will be watching all of these videos!!!!!!!
I love the insight and I thank you for making this vid, but as much as I love Disney World, I already know to expect a lot for the program. I don’t even visit Disney World for fun without being prepped for long hours of walking and heat and money spent. It’s draining, and I know working there will be even harder.
I graduate in December from Kennesaw State. I had planned to live in Ecuador in January 2021 through the Peace Corps, but because of COVID-19, we are still waiting to hear when we will be sent out. (I'm thinking it won't be until January 2022). So I have been looking at my different options because I want to have something lined up after I graduate, January being the latest. Disney popped into my head, so I started doing some research. Thanks for this video! I know this opportunity will be hard and challenging, but I was already expecting a whole new life in January. Wish me luck!
I’m looking Into this, and I was wondering how does it count towards your degree? Like how many credit hours if any, and would it take an extra semester to graduate if i spent one here?
Sorry I know this is really late but I figured I’d try to help since no one ever answered you. I haven’t done the program yet but I’ve been applying. It’s probably different at other schools or depending on your major but at my school the program fulfills two classes. This means you get 6 credits for doing the program. For business majors a lot of times you need to do an internship and most of the time this program fulfills that requirement. You can take online classes or classes at Disney university if you want to still be a full time student since full time is 12 credits (at least for financial aid). I do think if you choose not to do full time your financial aid will pause for the semester your in Disney. Again sorry if this is wrong or only applies to my school. I haven’t gotten in yet but I hope to so I’m just giving the information professors have given to me not from personal experience yet
@@Jasmine-nr1iq hey ! this is gonna be a little long so bare with me ! basically do A LOT of research before applying. it's a competitive program, so most people won't get accepted on their first try ( i did but that's because i did everything in my power to make sure i was prepared for this process of application.). I submitted my application after i did the research on this program for about literally 2 weeks. when you apply, there is a section where you need to include your work experience. if you haven't worked before, you can put your volunteer experience or like a internship experience if you have that ! when you describe your past experiences, you want to make sure that you enter a lot of disney key words. some are customer service, guest satisfaction, cleanliness, magic, ensure guest safety, etc. ( if you wanna watch my youtube video, i go over briefly on how i applied and how i got accepted, progress, etc) once you submit your application, people usually wait a few days to hear back if they have made it through or not. if you make it thru, you get the WBI ( web based interview) which is like a personality test. once you finish, you will know if you get a phone interview or not ! if you do, you can schedule your PI then ! for me, i applied and got my WBI on the same day. I planned my phone interview on that following week and got accepted ! it was all within 10 days from the day i applied to the day i got accepted ! now i'm literally leaving in like 6 weeks:') all the details are in my video on my channel if you want more info! regarding credits, you will have to work with your school. i worked with mine and they are able to let me just do an internship class thru my college to maintain my full student satisfaction ( i have a scholarship that REQUIRES me to be full student during my undergrad) there are some classes you can take at disney, but those will be opened at a certain time before your arrival at the program ONCE YOU ARE ACCEPTED. over all, the process was VERY stressful because it's basically a waiting game! you can get accepted within a week, 10 days ( like me ) or literally not know until the last day of the acceptance period. let me know if you have more questions! hope this helped !
Hey Em!!! Can you please make a winter Disney lookbook? How to look cute and fit the Disney aesthetic on the cold air? I’m going next month and I need good ideas!!! 💕💕💕
I'm leaving Australia to start my program in a week! I am so so nervous about leaving my family and flying and now I know that it will be hard but you made such a good point that it's just such a rare and special opportunity. Thank you for all your help! x
I’m a freshman in college and I really wanna do the DCP, however, I’m worried that my medical problems would make it hard for me. I have flat feet and my bone structure in my feet is messed up so standing for a long time and waking a lot causes a significant amount of pain. I would love to do the DCP but I’m scared that my feet would be in unbearable pain when trying to work. What do you think? Could physical requirements of the job be too much to handle sometimes?
Juliana Guzzello you would be given a role that fits your medical restrictions as long as you make it known to the interviewers. If it’s what you have always wanted to do, go for it! You can always self-term if you physically (or mentally) can’t handle the pressures of the job. Best of luck!
Clayton Fritho can you text me on my instagram it’s Roberto.lerma.146 I really want to talk abut the culinary arts part for dcp because I am interested in doing this etc and having some one to talk to about it would be helpful thank you in advance if you ever see this lol
Your videos are fantastic! I loved following your DCP journey and what came afterwards! I'm not currently in the DCP but plan to be in the near future and your videos have helped me a lot with many of the questions that I might have had! Keep doin what you're doin girl !
Im a senior in HS and planning to move to Orlando with my best friend when we graduate (we live 3 hours away) and as soon as I can im gonna try and apply for the dcp (:
My DCP was the best experience I've ever had and I miss it so much, but it also sucked in a lot of ways. My roommates would get so angry at me because I spent so much of my time with my coworkers. It was ridiculous. So coming home was honestly the worst and I just ended up breaking the rules and staying over at my bf's apartment (he was also a CP) lol. During training, my group of CPs just all became really close and a few of us would have the same off days so we would go to the parks and stuff together. My best best friend was one of them that I met my first day of training. It ended up sucking though because I started dating a CP at our location from the previous CP group who had extended and she got jealous and ended our friendship. She started spreading rumors about me at work and got the majority of the CPs there to turn against me and exclude me from group chats and activities and such. Even the PTers that were friends with the CPs ended up hating me because I was dating this guy. So honestly, anything can happen on your program. I still had a lot of fun and got close with a bunch of the FTers at my location.
for you it's nothing but it can definitely be a lot for people who have never had a real job before or for people who have only had the regular 20hr-a-week part-time jobs
Me and my sister have been watching your videos since 2018 and I’m finally able to apply soon (if it opens back up) and your videos are seriously soooo helpful so thank you!!!!!
The hating your job thing is applicable to all jobs in general tho haha 😂 I had to work 50 hrs a week when I used to work at a warehouse job and there was ALOT of days when I didn’t wanna work at all but I wouldn’t necessarily say that I hated the actual job itself. It just got tiring sometimes :)
Thank you SOOOOOO much for your realness! I REALLY needed to hear this before applying for the program! Still going to try and do it though! Just super glad I know 100% what I'm getting myself into.
Maude StPierre I think that she’s said they can’t in the previous videos I’m not sure if they are allowed to accept tips etc don’t hold me to it tough 😂
She mentioned it in another video it may have even been another DCP RUclipsr. I’m not sure about dolls etc though, didn’t even think of people gifting things like that tbh but it’s a good question. I know I watched one girls video once and she had loads of drawings that people had done for her though so maybe they can keep them. I hope she answers. X
Maude StPierre i’ve heard that they can’t take food or drink items, but other than that they usually ask 3 times before taking any type of small gifts. they also can’t accept any type of expensive jewelry etc
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i must not have stressed this enough, but just wanted to let you guys know MOST people on the DCP work 40-50 hours a week!! 50+ during christmas time or if their job is understaffed :)
i never worked a full time job before so 0 hours a week to 35, plus my added youtube “job,” feels like a lot at first! but that is not even close to the reality of most other people on the DCP who worked way more, which is where my stress of “working a lot” comes from. 🥰
I know your sweatshirt is for Dale but all I can think about is Pitbull yelling "DALEEEE"
Lexi Ketcham idk what you’re talking about that’s EXACTLY the point of the sweatshirt
As a person from Miami, that’s how I read it!! 😂
Miami person also 😂😂😂 SAME HERE!
Same 😂
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This video is SO accurate!! Honestly you completely nailed it. Thank you for creating this! I love making the cute, happy videos but I think it’s equally as important to show the realities of the program. I got really depressed some days because I was homesick and felt bad for not 100% loving the program at all times. I also was bummed I didn’t get close to my roommates - one of them I REALLY didn’t care for. I think this video will help a lot of people who are interested in the DCP!
kenziemacbrown OMG I LOVE U
kenziemacbrown thank you kenzie!! that is so refreshing to hear especially from you that your dcp wasn’t always sunshine and rainbows but you still made the best of it! i wish more people would talk about this stuff too!
Kat Koch I know this is months late but do you have to room through the Disney Program or can you get your own apartment?
@@jennajenkins5445 This is super late but you can get your own apartment. You just have to notify Disney through your housing application. They do allow you to switch back to Disney housing but they do not guarantee there will be a spot available or accommodations.
Timestamps for anyone who wants them!
3:08 DCP = playing at Disney World 24/7, all fun, no work
4:52 Expect to be working 24/7
6:30 Expect the unexpected
9:23 Expect to never see your friends
11:02 Expect to make lifelong friends
12:17 Expect to be homesick
14:22 Expect to not want to work
16:38 Expect to possibly self-term
thank you!
My roommate who was ODV at Epcot regularly had more than 60 hours a week, whereas my other roommate in attractions never had over 32/34 hours...I think the most difficult part about explaining the program is how inconsistent it can be at times!
Hannah Bustos what does ODV stand for?
MaryKate it’s Outdoor Vending, so her role was Quick Service Food and Bev and Epcot ODV was her location :)
Hannah Bustos thank you for answering ☺️
60+ hours a week holy moly😭
I start my DCP in two weeks and this video made me feel so much better about some of the “negative” things I have been worrying about!! Its nice to see that these things are valid things to think about, and I am soooo excited to get my DCP started!!
Chance Pillow i’m so glad this helped!!! good luck you’re gonna love it 💕
How is the DCP going for you so far??
This video starts at 3:09
this!!!! literally this. so open and honest and from someone who termed i appreciated all of the points you made. i hope everyone going into the program watches this✨
tia piotrowski thank you tia! that means a lot 💕
for everyone asking, the Dale sweatshirt is from The Lost Bros!!! they have the cutest disney clothes and just released the sweatshirt :)
I did the DCP ten years ago (wow I'm old) and I was a lifeguard at Blizzard Beach so my hours were only ever 9-5ish when the park was open which was nice because all my roommates had crazy hours. You are definitely at the mercy of Disney when you go for sure. I got sent to resorts to work (which I hated). To be honest it got to the point where I would calculate how many days I needed to work to make rent and then would sit on the computers in the morning waiting to request an ER (early release) on as many days as possible lol. That's awful, but it's what I did. The classes were definitely a big part of my experience, I took Creativity & Innovation and Marketing You and they were some of the best classes I've ever taken. I highly recommend taking as many classes as possible.
Oook just so people know, be prepared to work more than "35 to 59" hours a week. During festivals at epcot like food and wine we (the CPs at my location) we're getting scheduled between 65 to 75 hours a week for pretty much the entire time of food and wine. Not to scare you but it really depends on your location for how many hours you get because some can be...alot to say the least.
Grace Mathisen what was your role??
@@hayleye.3788 epcot parking
^^this is true! i thought i stressed it in my video that my hours are not typical of the dcp, but just in case it wasn't clear enough the amount you work each week depends on your role and it really can vary!
Not gonna lie, I've always wanted to do the DCP. I know someone who is currently doing it. This is really helpful, in how it truly works.
could we be friendsss🥺
I think another expectation to note is that depending on your role and location, the full timers and part timers are going to very much dislike you and really all CP's. For full timers, it's mainly because they see many lazy CP's who expect to do minimal work and instead push on the work to others and then they see us all like that. A lot of part timers hate us because they quite literally get absolutely no houre anymore while we get guaranteed a large number of hours. So just be prepared to be disliked or if you really want to be liked, go through a lot to prove yourself! It'll help you grow thicker skin, trust me :)
You said at the beginning that this would be a negative video but after watching it I've just become more excited about doing the DCP!
i love how you would tell us the cons but tell us that it gets better and that we are lucky for making it to dcp
A word of warning to those that do end up self-terming: the chances of being able to be hired by Disney again are slim to none, because you are put on what they call the "No Rehire list". In my case, I appealed twice and was told to "take my passion for Disney elsewhere" because they would absolutely not hire me again. Because I self-termed. So make sure you keep that in mind if you do ultimately decide to self-term.
Yaaaaas love this 👏🏼👏🏼 as someone who hated my first dcp but then was head over heels in love with my second one, I can def say this is all true. Thanks for educating everyone and being so real! ✨
Notifs on! FINALLY a video about the REAL tea on the DCP, I'm hype
Finding new friends in the most unexpected situations and places... That was definately my favourite part of my ICP. And even if it sounds cliché, the most difficult part of the CP is saying goodbye... 1 year and 5 months since I came back to my country, I still think about those magical 6 months every single day. Post Disney depression is so real and I struggled with it for some months. Btw, try the party buses... you might make lifelong friends in that crazyness!
Anyone else just focusing on the ears and how they aren’t in a straight line nor are they they same distance apart. Its actually driving me insane 😢 I’m sure imma love the video though! X
CydnieBenbow X omg they’re not all the same size that’s impossible to make them perfectly aligned 😭🤦🏻♀️
Well now I am
I always felt so bad for CPs cuz they worked so much and were always broke after housing costs. i guess it does set you up for the real world though! I loved working at Disney it was one of the funniest jobs I've ever had. I worked attractions it's just talking to people all day lol.
Also, I love watching your videos because i feel like I am kind of experiencing the program without actually living it. I’m unable to do it because I have a disability that wouldn’t allow me to do it physically. I’m not sure if they would accept me or not but regardless I couldn’t do it and although I’m not a huge Disney person like I’m not as obsessed as others I just think it would be such an experience! X
As someone who just finished her CP, I really appreciated this video! I couldn't have worded it any better myself; thank you for addressing some of the harder parts of the program, because nothing (not even working at the Happiest Place on Earth) is perfect--but that doesn't mean it's not worth it in the end! (I also got excited when you mentioned the Emporium because that's where I worked & you're 100% correct: the job may not have been amazing, but the people made it SO worth it & I miss my coworkers SO much already!!)
I would go and give Mickey Mouse a hug whenever I needed a pick-me-up and it was so nice! This video is so relatable, I think you hit everything and explained each point to a tee 👌 the friends you make on the dcp is definitely the number one reason I feel I had a such a great dcp. I was also super tired during my program, but I think towards the end of it is when i started to think in the way “you can sleep when you get home from the dcp” and when I really started to regret not doing as much as I possibly could in the parks 😞
working 34 hours! that isn't even full time! I'd love a 34 hour week.
30 hours is considered full time, I know it is definitely for the U.K., majority of people work longer if they aren’t responsible for picking their children up from school
@@Justsomebody009 around 40 hours is considered full time in the US
36+ is considered full time. I work three 12 hour shifts and I’m considered full time. However I don’t get overtime unless I go over 40 hours
As an adult, I think a lot of these things apply to learning to adult overall. No matter where or how these are great lessons! I wish you guys the best at Disney!!! ❣️ Always live in the moment, learn to take care of all aspects of yourself, be allergic to drama/stay away, put yourself and yourself #1 but be good and serve others! Thanks Emily! You do good things!!!
And to make it even better they no longer allow you to link up with 6 people!! They changed it, I just arrived at my dcp yesterday. We were only allowed to link with 3 other people which is the limit now. It sucks
whenever I’m down or sad I always watch happily ever after ✨❤️
_amandak_ I went to marquette!
YES ABOUT HAVING WORK FRIENDS!! Literally all of my friends from my program are people I worked with. I wasn't close with my roommates and I had a few people that I met the first week and hung out with before we started working and then I never saw them again. I was really sad about it at first but then I made friends at work who I actually had more in common with and my best friend from my DCP is the other CP from my location and we still talk all the time!
love the realness of this video, my biggest fear is that i'm going to miss the small things. it's so easy to get overwhelmed/excited over the big moments/events/attractions that i feel like i'm going to miss some of the smaller details. i don't really know how to explain that, but i want to make sure i'm taking time to enjoy the simple aspects of disney and experience the magic in a new way.
WoW!!! My first time here to your channel. I had wanted to work for Disney all of my life. I finally got the chance right after my divorce. At 40, and THAT was 20 years ago!!! so much to say to you. First and foremost, you have NO reason to be afraid (at the beginning of the episode) to post this THIS WAS PERFECT. EVERYthing you said is true. Second:, You have a way of connecting with us. You are so honest, and care so much. You just want to give a dose of reality. Finally (to cut it short)...you should rename this episode: "A Primer to Millenials about the DCP". However, this should be required viewing for EVERY kid that graduates from High School. If you re-wrote your script just a bit, to make it to a broader audience, you'd be hired for Commencement Addresses at High Schools and Colleges across the nation. I'm definitely a subscriber and supporter of yours now. Call me if you need a referral for something! Hugs and love, I'm Ken.
where did you get your sweatshirt, and is there a chip version???
Marisa B it’s from a brand called the lost bros!!!!
I’m checking into my dcp in 2 weeks, so this was super helpful!! Thanks for sharing some truth with us on what to expect!
Instagram & DCP vloggers make the DCP look so glamorous! It really bothers me.
My DCP was one of the HARDEST times in my life. I was so over exhausted. I wish ppl didn't glamorize how hard it can be on your whole body!
Jenna Sparkle can I ask what role/s you did? We’re u a performer or did you work in food/stores etc.
emily! these videos are so good. i got accepted for the dcp and just came across your awesome videos. just wanted to say thank you for your complete honesty and how open you are with all the information you have on the program. you rock!
a brightside if i’m able to do this is that i live like 30 minutes from disney so i wouldn’t get as homesick lol
I was in merchandise and so was my roommate, and even though we had the same role our hours were SO different. She worked at a resort and got scheduled almost the same schedule every week, about 30 hours. I was in Fantasyland in MK and got scheduled different shifts every week, typically 40 hours (I would then trade shifts around to try to get a few more hours, 45-50 a week). Not sure why I thought 40 hours wasn't enough but I left the program with some extra money in my bank account so that's good 😂
McKenzie Kellem Can you share how much you made from your DCP?
I thought this was a fantastic video. Not that i have done the DCP yet, but it seems like it is so genuine and honest! I’m excited for the next couple of dcp videos and all the ones to come after it :)
everybody has those days when they don't want to go to work, I am glad you loved your job, you are an inspiration to all of us. BTW, most people in regular jobs work 40 hours a week.
This is really great to hear! I’m planning to do the DCP next year and your videos have really got me excited!
Thank you for this! Just starting my CP now and this was super helpful to hear! ✨
completely agree with this!! dcp is the best thing to ever happen to me but I definitely had my moments where I didn't think I would make it through ( going to see happily ever after during those moments really helped tho :) )
i'm ready for this scalding TEA
omg your WHOLE look is on point in this vid!!!!!!😍😍
I've only been here for a week & a half and I'm already sadly relating to SO many of these. honestly it's super easy to make it all seem fun online but it is mainly a job:/ (with super amazing perks)
Aly Mcalister awww i’m so sorry to hear this. i hope it gets better! remember it only just started and it’s normal for reality to hit for a bit but once you get adjusted i’m sure it’ll get better
thanks so much girl! honestly it’s fine, like definitely not the worst situation. I just really related when you said you don’t realize how much you work until you see that first schedule. Like no matter what anyone says, it totally doesn’t hit until the schedule. I had my first 2 shifts 5am soooo that was a reality check😂
I was in the military for about five years. I lived overseas in Bahrain for 3 years. It was my first time being halfway around the world. I was definitely very homesick and I missed my family and friends. I worked a lot of long hours during 24/7 watches. I HATED MY JOB TOO. I lived with roommates and didn't get close to them because we had different work hours. One would leave and another would move in at anytime. I had to get up before the crack of dawn going to work. The military life was not easy and I had to be very adaptable. I feel if I could handle that much, surely I can handle the DCP for about seven months. I know it won't be perfect, but I'm still excited nonetheless. It took me more than 3 tries to finally get accepted for spring 2020 and I'm looking forward to moving into the Disneyland Resort next January.
Maybe Disney does these things to create prepare you for real life situations. Like working five days a week and job transfers not seeing your friends all that stuff is real life. Not saying it to be harsh but it’s true.
they say that only 20% of applicants get accepted, so what can someone who wants to apply do in order to seem like a more likely candidate for being picked?
I would say that a lot of these things also apply to being a regular cast member at WDW or DLR. Some of my best friends are my coworkers. It is easy to have a second family at work. At the very least, even if you don't hang out with coworkers outside of work, you still get to know them well, know about their lives and have them to turn to when you have a funny or frustrating story to share. Nobody will understand guest interactions as well as other CMs. Spending time in the parks is difficult to do all the time, but when you do, it can be really special. Since CMs get into the parks for free, it's easier to just come and ride one ride or have a snack or even just walk around without the pressure of getting the best "bang for your buck" or getting money's worth for a full day ticket. It's true that shifts can be hard or frustrating, but remembering that it's easier to just smile and forget difficult interactions is the best way to not let a bad day get you down. And remember that tomorrow is a new day! ~ from a West Coast Parks Food & Beverage CM!
Hi, I just applied today and was able to get through the web interview and picked my phone interview and i decided to see what videos Disney had to offer and it brought me here. This video is so enlightening for someone who is just at the beginning of the process. I subscribed and will be watching all of these videos!!!!!!!
I’m so glad you made this. It’ll be so helpful for so many people! 💖
Thank you Emily for educating people!! A lot of these are just what comes with a job and everyone freaks out that you actually have to work!!!
so does DCP only last for a certain amount of time and then you go back to your regular housing on campus??
I love the insight and I thank you for making this vid, but as much as I love Disney World, I already know to expect a lot for the program. I don’t even visit Disney World for fun without being prepped for long hours of walking and heat and money spent. It’s draining, and I know working there will be even harder.
I’m living for this content
im only in 8th grade, but I really want to do dcp now!!
I graduate in December from Kennesaw State. I had planned to live in Ecuador in January 2021 through the Peace Corps, but because of COVID-19, we are still waiting to hear when we will be sent out. (I'm thinking it won't be until January 2022). So I have been looking at my different options because I want to have something lined up after I graduate, January being the latest. Disney popped into my head, so I started doing some research.
Thanks for this video! I know this opportunity will be hard and challenging, but I was already expecting a whole new life in January. Wish me luck!
I’m looking Into this, and I was wondering how does it count towards your degree? Like how many credit hours if any, and would it take an extra semester to graduate if i spent one here?
lts Wildcat same! anyone have an idea?
Sorry I know this is really late but I figured I’d try to help since no one ever answered you. I haven’t done the program yet but I’ve been applying. It’s probably different at other schools or depending on your major but at my school the program fulfills two classes. This means you get 6 credits for doing the program. For business majors a lot of times you need to do an internship and most of the time this program fulfills that requirement. You can take online classes or classes at Disney university if you want to still be a full time student since full time is 12 credits (at least for financial aid). I do think if you choose not to do full time your financial aid will pause for the semester your in Disney. Again sorry if this is wrong or only applies to my school. I haven’t gotten in yet but I hope to so I’m just giving the information professors have given to me not from personal experience yet
I’m really confused why they charge you $400 to work ... that’s like the price of an all access pass and they take rent out of your paycheck?
i literally leave for disney in 2 months and 2 weeks !! i am so nervous and stressed, but BEYOND excited
Erica Saida how was the process and how does it work with college credits and classes?
@@Jasmine-nr1iq hey ! this is gonna be a little long so bare with me
! basically do A LOT of research before applying. it's a competitive program, so most people won't get accepted on their first try ( i did but that's because i did everything in my power to make sure i was prepared for this process of application.). I submitted my application after i did the research on this program for about literally 2 weeks. when you apply, there is a section where you need to include your work experience. if you haven't worked before, you can put your volunteer experience or like a internship experience if you have that ! when you describe your past experiences, you want to make sure that you enter a lot of disney key words. some are customer service, guest satisfaction, cleanliness, magic, ensure guest safety, etc. ( if you wanna watch my youtube video, i go over briefly on how i applied and how i got accepted, progress, etc) once you submit your application, people usually wait a few days to hear back if they have made it through or not. if you make it thru, you get the WBI ( web based interview) which is like a personality test. once you finish, you will know if you get a phone interview or not ! if you do, you can schedule your PI then ! for me, i applied and got my WBI on the same day. I planned my phone interview on that following week and got accepted ! it was all within 10 days from the day i applied to the day i got accepted ! now i'm literally leaving in like 6 weeks:') all the details are in my video on my channel if you want more info!
regarding credits, you will have to work with your school. i worked with mine and they are able to let me just do an internship class thru my college to maintain my full student satisfaction ( i have a scholarship that REQUIRES me to be full student during my undergrad)
there are some classes you can take at disney, but those will be opened at a certain time before your arrival at the program ONCE YOU ARE ACCEPTED.
over all, the process was VERY stressful because it's basically a waiting game! you can get accepted within a week, 10 days ( like me ) or literally not know until the last day of the acceptance period. let me know if you have more questions! hope this helped !
Hey Em!!! Can you please make a winter Disney lookbook? How to look cute and fit the Disney aesthetic on the cold air? I’m going next month and I need good ideas!!! 💕💕💕
bet you were super lucky to have met this girl named alex. i hear shes really COOL (thats a pun too)
Alex Under the Sea TRUTH but then she left soooo
34 hrs isn't 24/7.
I'm leaving Australia to start my program in a week! I am so so nervous about leaving my family and flying and now I know that it will be hard but you made such a good point that it's just such a rare and special opportunity. Thank you for all your help! x
i didn't even know what a dcp is but loved the video anyways
I gotta say, you’re rocking the headband, you’re gorgeous!
I’m a freshman in college and I really wanna do the DCP, however, I’m worried that my medical problems would make it hard for me. I have flat feet and my bone structure in my feet is messed up so standing for a long time and waking a lot causes a significant amount of pain. I would love to do the DCP but I’m scared that my feet would be in unbearable pain when trying to work. What do you think? Could physical requirements of the job be too much to handle sometimes?
Juliana Guzzello you would be given a role that fits your medical restrictions as long as you make it known to the interviewers. If it’s what you have always wanted to do, go for it! You can always self-term if you physically (or mentally) can’t handle the pressures of the job. Best of luck!
I’m in the Disney culinary program I leave January 13
Clayton Fritho can you text me on my instagram it’s Roberto.lerma.146 I really want to talk abut the culinary arts part for dcp because I am interested in doing this etc and having some one to talk to about it would be helpful thank you in advance if you ever see this lol
Your videos are fantastic! I loved following your DCP journey and what came afterwards! I'm not currently in the DCP but plan to be in the near future and your videos have helped me a lot with many of the questions that I might have had! Keep doin what you're doin girl !
The average work week is 40hr for you cp’s is 50+
Im a senior in HS and planning to move to Orlando with my best friend when we graduate (we live 3 hours away) and as soon as I can im gonna try and apply for the dcp (:
If you didn’t have people to hang with in the parks would you go by yourself and get fast passes???
My DCP was the best experience I've ever had and I miss it so much, but it also sucked in a lot of ways. My roommates would get so angry at me because I spent so much of my time with my coworkers. It was ridiculous. So coming home was honestly the worst and I just ended up breaking the rules and staying over at my bf's apartment (he was also a CP) lol. During training, my group of CPs just all became really close and a few of us would have the same off days so we would go to the parks and stuff together. My best best friend was one of them that I met my first day of training. It ended up sucking though because I started dating a CP at our location from the previous CP group who had extended and she got jealous and ended our friendship. She started spreading rumors about me at work and got the majority of the CPs there to turn against me and exclude me from group chats and activities and such. Even the PTers that were friends with the CPs ended up hating me because I was dating this guy. So honestly, anything can happen on your program. I still had a lot of fun and got close with a bunch of the FTers at my location.
I love the realness of this video!! Also love your nail polish.
50-60 hours!? Hell no. I can barely work life balance a 40hr work week.
35 hours is nothing 😂
My thoughts though
Agreed 😅
My thoughts exactly, sign me up
for you it's nothing but it can definitely be a lot for people who have never had a real job before or for people who have only had the regular 20hr-a-week part-time jobs
I’m also so so so nervous for the body scan I’m so afraid they’re going to change my role 😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩
Where did you get the Dale shirt from?😍😍
Your headband is SO CUTE where did u get it from?
Leah uHh pac sun i think? i forget 😂
Me and my sister have been watching your videos since 2018 and I’m finally able to apply soon (if it opens back up) and your videos are seriously soooo helpful so thank you!!!!!
I’m 11 and I plan on doing the dcp and I just love these videos and thanks to you I’ll be prepared for my dcp❤️😁
35 hours a week is a piece of cake. The general population works way more than that. 40 hours + a week
loved this! also what shade is your nail polish? :)
Are you allowed to say what you did at the park? What was the dream role that you got?
I really appreciated this video because I feel like not a lot of people touch on these important topics so thank you! 💕💖💖
Disney vlogs pleasee interact with the characters seeinh with jessie is so fun
The hating your job thing is applicable to all jobs in general tho haha 😂 I had to work 50 hrs a week when I used to work at a warehouse job and there was ALOT of days when I didn’t wanna work at all but I wouldn’t necessarily say that I hated the actual job itself. It just got tiring sometimes :)
ok girl i need to know where you got that sweatshirt cause it is ADORABLE 😍 definitely need that for my program
angie ever after it’s from a brand called The Lost Bros. :)
YESS!!! I’m loving the real ness of this video!!!❤️❤️
I absolutely love this! I leave in less than two weeks and I couldn't be more excited!
Love this video! I'm doing my DCP for Spring 2019 now! 😁
and how it goings????
The 34 hour week was so not what I expected...I did that in High School, maybe I can handle this after all😊😊
Thank you SOOOOOO much for your realness! I REALLY needed to hear this before applying for the program! Still going to try and do it though! Just super glad I know 100% what I'm getting myself into.
Brittany Alyssa good luck!! 🥰
I would love a video on your collection of Minnie ears they all look amazing
your ear collection is goals 😍loved the video as always 💕💕
3 weeks from today I check in!! Thank you for making my anxious self feel prepared 😅
When being a character performer, can you keep the gifts offered to you?
Maude StPierre I think that she’s said they can’t in the previous videos I’m not sure if they are allowed to accept tips etc don’t hold me to it tough 😂
@@mrsfarrellforever Ill go watch it again thanks! But I thought more like dolls or things like that
She mentioned it in another video it may have even been another DCP RUclipsr. I’m not sure about dolls etc though, didn’t even think of people gifting things like that tbh but it’s a good question. I know I watched one girls video once and she had loads of drawings that people had done for her though so maybe they can keep them. I hope she answers. X
Maude StPierre i’ve heard that they can’t take food or drink items, but other than that they usually ask 3 times before taking any type of small gifts. they also can’t accept any type of expensive jewelry etc
I can’t stop binge watching your videos !!💖
Hey Emily! Thank you so much for making these videos! I’m applying for fall advantage 2019 so you’re helping me out a lot here! 💖
Love it!! (just as much as I love your Dale sweatshirt!!!!!!!)