Disney College Program: Tips before you go!
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Now that I'm uploading this video, I realize there are a few things I forgot to mention. Like how you need to invest in some serious rain gear because it NEVER stops raining in the summer. And you need to leave decorations at home because the Disney apartments don't allow you to decorate anyways. But besides that, I hope you enjoy the video and don't forget to subscribe!
"So many people would kill for this job" flashbacks to devil wears prada
I'm now in my late 20's, I did the CP program From Jan 09 and extended the whole year to Dec 09'. I can honestly and absolutely say it was the most fun year of my life. There were long days, challenging and frustrating situations, however the experiences I had and people I met made it one of the crown jewels of my life time, I had so much fun. Its amazing how content you can be making little to no money, working super long hours in extreme weather while wearing crazy 'costumes' (as it were) if you are in the right place with the best people. I wish I could go back and do it again sometimes, actually all my friends do. Cheers to anyone considering it , its so worth it!
Glad to hear everyone is happy about custodial. :) I got my offer for custodial for fall advantage 2016 this morning! Thank you for the tips.
Oh my gosh I did too! Not for custodial but for the fall advantage!
Girl! What do you use for your eyebrows?! They are ON POINT.
+Rachel Isaacson And your makeup in general just looks absolutely perfect.
I know this is like 3 months late, but thank you hahahahhah
Thank you so much for uploading this video! I just got accepted into the Program for the Spring Advantage. Of course, I have so many thoughts, concerns whirling in my head. It's a relief to hear from someone who has done the College Program!
OH MY GOSH. I can't stop cracking up at you saying "good luck Charlie" at the end of your videos. Or atleast the ones I have watched. I am applying for spring at the end of this month but you might have made me want to do spring advantage. Thanks for the great video!
I can honestly say, this video is helping me out A lot. I've been deciding what to do with the next chapter in life, and being 22, the whole world is out there. But this is some great advice, Highly thinking about doing this next spring or so. Thank you!
I just had my phone interview Thursday and i'm just crossing my fingers to get accepted! The pirate league sounds so incredible and if i get accepted i hope to that get that role :) (however getting any job at all will be AMAZING)
"Even Custodial?"
Custodial is the best!
Thanks for such a fun and positive post. I am looking to apply for the program, but just not sure where to start.
Distracted by your makeup! It is beautiful.
I cant wait to get into the culinary program at Disney world!! I need more adventure in my life!!! Like out of California
Thank you Thank you Thank you for sharing your experience with the world. You really helped me decide to commit to going! I have been really nerves due to the fact I am really scared on making friends. The video with you and your roommate really helped me see that I can make lasting friendships.
I'm getting ready to do the Spring Program. I've seen so many vlogs! So far you have the BEST attitude of all the DCP videos I've seen! Keep it up girly! Got super excited to go after watching this video!! :D
That was so awesome! I was on Fall 2014 college program. Best decision of my life!
I was accepted in December for the Culinary Program. I'm leaving in August to work the Food and Wine Festival at Epcot. I just wanted to get some insight of the differences between the regular CP vs the Culinary one.
One of my many roommates was in culinary. Get ready for crazy hours hahah. I rarely saw her, and when I did she was passed out asleep in bed. Her start and end date was different than mine. She was moved in and started working like at least a month before me, and she left like a month or so before me too. But she got great experience and she works in California with a really nice restaurant that actually catered the Oscars last year!
Your tips were super helpful! Can you elaborate more on your role? Like what was your role actually called? It sounds SO fun! Also GIRL you are so cute! Your makeup is on point!
Really appreciate your feedback. Thanks!
Omg, than you for this video! It helped my so much :)) I'm going for the Fall program this year and I can't wait!
OMG!! Thank you so much for this! I am about to get to go live my dream down there for the program! You answered everything I was wondering!
yas me too. may 23 🙌
May 16th!!
I really want to apply for the program but I don't even know where to begin! How do I find out more in depth information and how do I even apply? I know these questions are silly lol
Go to the dcp website, cp.disneycareers.com/en/default/
Is the Disney college program like a normal college? Like do you go to school and take the main courses and have homework?
Sylvana G. no. It’s an internship type program where you work for Disney and live on property in housing complexes while taking time off school. You can take classes online if your university offers that but it’s all run through your university
what's so bad about the bus? Ialways liked those Disney buses as a kid. Maybe those are different buses. Also Thanks for the video, VERY informative.
(and I feel you on the being late girl, I FEEL YAH)
fun stuff! I am vlogging too for Disneyland!
This was totally awesome I really appreciated this. Thank you so much for your insight, you answered so many questions!
2 questions:
1. are you able to sign in your friends and family to the disney parks?
2. are you able to take online classes with your actual college while doing the dcp?
1. Yes you can bring 3 people into the park at a time, but they give you limited passes
2. Yes that's all up to you. It would take a lot of discipline to do that, but hey, if you think you can do it! Hahah
First of all I wanted to say this video was awesome! You had a lot of great points and advice! I had a few questions about extending. I graduate this May, so when I'm in Disney I don't need to come back home for school or anything, so I'll be able to extend! How do you extend your offer? Does everyone get offered to extend? When you extend can you change your role?
If this was filmed later, I would have said, "Try Everything!"
did you have any previous work experience relating to the bibbity bobbidi boutique/pirate league (like at a hair salon or somethin')? I've heard of a lot of people who didn't get that job because they had work experience in something like food.
+AndImTheBlondie ruclips.net/video/mazC-1ho348/видео.html
Do the Disney buses get you to the grocery store or Universal?
Great advice! I'm doing the fall advantage program! How where the classes specifically and what other housing events happened? I'm so excited to go!
Why doesn't Disney let you decorate the apartments? I love my decorations... Like pictures and Disney things.
Loved this video! Thank you so much!!
You are awesome! Love your tips and advice. :)
hey :D I loved your vlog! I just got accepted to the summer program and I'm super excited, thanks for sharing those tips! greetings from Mexico! oh and btw i looove your make up hahaha
Can you still go to the housing events if you don't live in the apartments? Because you said that you don't recommend living in the housing, but also highly recommend going to all of the events.
how do the college credits for this work? I'm graduating high school this year and I'm really looking into this program, but I'm confused as to how it all works, how long you have to stay, how it messes with your college credits, how to get into the program...everything. Nobody around where I'm from really knows anything about this to help me out with it.
Subbed! Your videos are amazing!
Great Video! Thank you for all the info. My Daughter is starting DCP in August. Any tips for Parents?
+Tami Davis ruclips.net/video/mazC-1ho348/видео.html
This video was EXTREMELY HELPFUL!! I just got accepted for WDW this fall and I am confused on how the schooling part goes? If you could give me some insight on that it would be GREATLY APPRECIATED (:
HEY GIRL! I got accepted for Fall 2015. I watched your tips before I applied, during the waiting process, and again now that I am accepted and they are super helpful! Thanks for giving back to those who have not done the program yet! You have no idea how much more prepared I feel. Are you going to return to DCP at all?
Drink up me hearties!!!!! Yo Ho! Yo Ho! Yo Ho! A pirate's life is at sail to the seven seas mate! Yo Ho!
i heard that if you live in the apartments you have to be in at certain time. like i know where id have to work alot, but i dont do well with having my freedom limited.
I'm suuuper nervous about the application program! What do I prepare and what are some things to keep in mind while you are going through it?
+mailiiliam I was so nervous too, but you just have to do it!! What do you have to lose? You do an online application thing, and then an online interview, which are multiple choice questions like "On a scale of most likey to most unlikely how do you blah blah blah." The phone interview is last, and I read somewhere to talk in front of a mirror when you're interviewing so you can see yourself smiling and you'll sound like you're smiling. That was the most nerve racking part, but after that you're done!
I totally agree with you! Love your video and thank you for sharing your experience. It helps me out a lot! By the way, do you know any inexpensive apartment close to Disney?
Have you heard of many people doing the DCP the summer after they graduate college? I know one girl from my school did and loved it, but I'm wondering how common that is.
+Shannon McCarthy ruclips.net/video/mazC-1ho348/видео.html
Great advice Sydni! I leave for my Fall program Aug. 17. Unfortunately, I can't extend because I have to get back to school and finish up my degree. Have you heard of people returning for a 2nd program once school ends? I am also interested in the Summer Alum program since I am from California. Thank you again for the upload, and I'm so with you on being OVER Frozen, lmao
What did you choose when applying to get to your role of helping with the pirate stuff?
Hey! Just wondering how you managed to sign up for classes since you got accepted right before the program started? Do you know if they opened up a few more classes due to high demand or did you just get lucky? Haha
I love your make up, you are so pretty! Thanks for posting, I was accepted to DCP fall at DLR. My first time. I was wondering if we can wear false eyelashes that look natural? Basically make-up like yours. Will it pass for the "Disney Look"?
I was wondering if you had a tumblr or email or something because I'd LOVE LOVE LOVE to talk to you about your whole experience, since I'm going to apply fall 2015, and I'm very very nervous, so I'd love it if I could ask you some questions about your DCP! This video is so cute and helpful so far!
Just got accepted today and so I'm on a dcp binge
When you’re in TCP do you have to pay for the ticket for the Halloween party and the Christmas party?
Good video! I'm liked and share 722 times :D
If you had to choose one class to recommend out of Creativity & Innovations and Marketing You, which one would you recommend?
I would recommend Creativity and Innovation only because I'm more of an artsy person and I really enjoyed that class. Marketing You was hard for me because you have to do a LOT of work. But, I did learn a lot about myself in that class and what kinds of careers there are out there. Ughhhh honestly it's hard to choose, I'm glad I did both. But go for Creative if you enjoy creativity and want a more laid back class, or go Marketing if you want to challenge yourself.
This helped me so much. Thank you!
You are so beautiful! Helpful vid!! (:
Can I ask if you are allowed to pick your roomies?
And why don't you go again? I heard from iamsarahsnitch that you can go multiple times??
Hi! I am interested in this but I am wondering if it is difficult to keep up with school work. Did you do it in school time? If so was it hard?
So I’m from Alabama and I’m about to graduate high school in 20 days. I have family who live down in the Disney area. Could I do the program and live with them?
My daughter wants to apply for the Fall 2016 program. When should she apply? Also, how much money would you suggest I send along with her?
Hey Sydni. Thx for the fabulous video, it was really nice and helpful!! =) You have got a talent in storytelling. =) I am considering to be part of the DCP, but i live in Belgium. Do you maybe know know if belgians are allowed? Thx for tips and tricks! =D Lovies Marieke
Thank you so much!! And of course you are allowed! Apply to the Disney international program. It's the same thing as DCP, just a different application process.
+Sydni Doughtie thx girl!! Did you meet a lot of people from another country there? =)
Do we get to get like real education like Math, Science, History, etc while learning the stuff about Disney?
Hey how are you today.... Love your tips and information on the DCP. I am applying for my thirdHey one....Have my phone interview on Friday for character attendant that is one of my dream jobs that I always wanted to do. My first program was merchandise and my second program was attraction in Fantasyland at The Little Mermaid and Ariel's Grotto but now I want to try something different and apply to character attendant my second choice is PhotoPass but I hope I get my dream job...... a
Any tips on how to Ace my phone interview I kind of rusty because my other two programs was kind of spread apart!!!
I am so so excited to apply the next time applications are available!! you have got me so pumped! you had mentioned that you were rejected at first!? is this program really difficult to get into??
On average, how many hours did you work each week? Did you ever struggle balancing the classes and work?
+Brittany Meurer ruclips.net/video/mazC-1ho348/видео.html
What if you want to do Animation for Disney?
Girl, I’m so jealous of u! I wish I got this job, and I got food and beverage
I just got into the program, so thank you for this vid! btw love your lashes, what are they?
How often did the classes meet? Did you feel overwhelmed with working and attending class? Thanks!
No not really because the classes were so fun!
Good video! I'm liked and share 696 times :D
Would it be hard to work in the pirates league if you don't know anything about makeup? Or do they teach you everything is the classes or traditions????
+Kendra Schalow They train you on how to do the looks. I already had some experience with makeup though, so the hardest part for me was talking like a pirate hahah
Hey! Were your classes only the first month because you were fall advantage (like do non advantage people take their classes the whole semester)? Or is that how it is with everyone?
I actually have no idea. I just know mine were only the first month since I was fall advantage
This was really helpful
How does the visitation work? Like can your friends ever visit you?
What kind of classes do count towards your real college credit? and how many credits?
hi i'm thinking about applying, and wondered if u ever got sick of the parks. we're the people nice that you worked with. thank you
dumb question,if I'm not in college At the moment, can I just do this without getting college credit? Like I wanan work in the park and get housing but I'm not in college.
You have to be currently enrolled in a college or university to qualify for the program. (:
do they get free food from being in the program or not
I'm thinking about it next year because I applied in 2016 but didnt get in
Can you be a Character Performer for 5 years while in DCP?
Hello! do you know if every complex is open for everybody? I got accepted for this summer (CEP) and I want to live in commons but i don't know if commons is only for CRP...and thanks for the tips!!
Yes you can stay in commons! You'll get to pick your top 3 places to stay and hopefully you'll get the one you want! I got my second choice, which was Chatham. I did 1 Patterson 2 Chatham and 3 Commons.
Do people who work in the college program get opportunities for professional acting roles?
Thanks for these tips! I was accepted for Fall 2015 as custodial! I totally think you're right about attitude. It doesn't matter what role you have as long as you have a positive attitude. I am actually SO EXCITED for custodial. I think it will be a great experience.
Question! Do you know if you can audition for character performer roles DURING your program? Or do you have to wait until after your program has ended? Thanks! :)))
You're gonna have a blast! And yes you can, you just have to keep up with it on disneyauditions.com and as long as the audition doesn't specifically say "no college program" then you can audition!
Sarah Hardman ME TOO!!!
Shawn D Films Yay! Maybe we will work together!
Sydni! Hi! I'm doing DCP this coming Spring and I am also from Texas! My parents are pretty adamant about not letting me drive all the way to Orlando but I really want to have my car there. What are some advantages to having brought your car with you? I need more reasons to build a strong argument with them!
Hi!! Hope I'm not too late on this response! One BIG advantage was the buses you take to go to work are death traps. At least one of them caught on fire during my CP, and I'm sure it's happened multiple times after that. Plus they very rarely have AC, and they are not reliable to get to work on time. If you're even a second late, you get a mark, and if you get enough marks you'll be terminated.
The drive is not that bad. I'm from Houston, and the halfway mark is in Daphne Alabama. I drove all the way to Daphne, stayed the night, and then made it safely to Orlando the next day.
Hi! I just got accepted and I am so excited! However, I’m a bit concerned. How was transitioning to and from DCP back to college?
How much free time do you get during the DCP?
Hi, so I have been thinking about doing a Disney internship in Animal Kingdom that have something to do with nutrition or conservation. I noticed that the folder thing you got said Disney Internship Program on it. So is the Disney College Program and Internship program the same thing? If not do you know the differences?
No the college program is separate from the internship. From what I observed being there is the internship is more professional jobs or management positions where the college program are jobs around the parks. They kind of bunch them all together though. I have that folder because of the class I took there, and that's the folders they gave us.
Love this! :)
Hi, I really want to apply for the WDW college program once I get in college! I was wondering did it cost to be in it? Like upfront money you have to pay? And also did you ever get home sick? I feel like if I went during the fall I would miss Christmas with my family and all that fun stuff. Thanks!
I don't remember how much it was, but you do have to pay a fee. I think it was for the apartment, but I really don't know.
I did miss my family a little over holidays, but at the same time you have all your DCP friends that you make your own little family with!
I'm from Texas also! But waaay south of texas lol! I just applied and i hope i get in! :D
Girl where are you from?! I'm from the valley 😂 I applied and I was accepted to Florida!
WAIT IM FROM THE VALLEY!
NO WAY!
+Pam Vasquez I'm from Mercedes! But I went to school in weslaco 😂
+Kristen Cordova Im from Pharr! an ugh lucky! I applied really late so im still in submission hopefully i get out of that soon and get an interview :(
Hey girl! I really want to do the program! But I also have to pay my bills like car and insurance ect. I am worried that I won't make enough to be able to live down there and pay all my other bills too. I would need at least $390 a month just for my bills here. If you don't mind me asking, do you think I could make enough to pay those bills as well as my housing and food for Disney? Btw loved the video!!
+Alexandria Bullock One of my roommates was struggling because she had to pay for her insurance and all that, and you don't get paid a lot, but it was enough for her to get by. I think you'd be able to do it, you just definitely have to cut out spending that isn't on necessities. It's SO worth it though, I highly recommend you going for it!!
Was it hard to make friends when you did the program?! I'm so nervous that i won't make friends with the other people that easily and i want to be able to hang out with everyone and go to the parks with them whenever i can, so what was that aspect of doing the program like??
It was SO easy. Everyone there is so nice I promise you will instantly make friends!!! Everyone has the same thing in common, they love Disney! I'm still really good friends with all my former coworkers and roommates.
Could I still apply even though I'm out of college here at home? If so I might do it but then my learning disability will be in the way and I don't know if they would want me anywhere.
+Coolscarykid ruclips.net/video/mazC-1ho348/видео.html
Hi! I'm starting my program this fall and I was curious you mentioned living off campus would be better. That is what I'm planning on doing, but will I still be allowed to attend the housing events and stuff? Also how will I get to know about them if I'm not usually in the housing area? Thanks a lot!
+Kalinn Stewart Yes you can still go to the housing events, and they actually have a Disney housing Instagram page where they post upcoming events and stuff!
What a great video! I had been thinking about doing the DCP for a while now, and think that I will be applying in the very near future. I had a question though. Are there classes offered for every major? I am an English major with only about 2 years left to my degree. I still want to work on that degree and am trying to not fall behind. I am pretty torn because I cannot find an answer
Talk to your school about it and see if they will accept Disney credits. Some do and some don't. I would recommend waiting till you graduate and then apply to the DCP. You can still apply your last semester of college. I know a lot of people who did that, and that way you can finish school and have a few months at Disney before you get a job in the real world lol
Thank you so much for your help! That is great advice! Thank you!!!
If I don't have a car how can I go to church?
You say they don't allow decorations, do portraits count or are they allowed?
Bit of a serious question, I am 16 and planning to do the dcp when I can (most likely in about 5 years or so), and I am very interested in how much money I will need before I embark on the trip? I know I will be earning money there but how did you manage your finances and how much money did you bring with you or have on hand?
Honestly I didn't have very much money when I moved. I had probably about $400 dollars. You just have to be smart about saving money when you're there because you'll want to spend it on everything you see at the parks hahah you get paid every week so that's nice. I would say just save up enough money that you know you would need to get there and like at least $100 for those first couple of weeks before you get your first paycheck.
how long after your PI did you get your acceptance?
Question! I recently applied to the DCP and my top choice was The Pirate's League! Can you tell me about your experience in The Pirate's League?! What a day was like/ hours/anything I should know? Thanks! -Alex
It was the time of my life. It's almost like being a character performer because you put on your pirate persona and that is who you are the whole day. Hours were AWESOME because they close at 4, so the longest shift you would have would be 8:30 to 4:45, opposed to my roommate in attractions who would work from like noon to 3 AM. College program notoriously gets the worst hours, but Pirates League was the exception. It's a fantastic role!