College Program

[BigPigletFan]

Originally Posted by iluvstitch

so anyways.....

I think my telephone interview went pretty good on the whole.
Ironically enough, I now work at a huge disney store (on of the few good ones left) here in San Francisco (just hired).

anyways, one of the questions (actually a tough one if you think about it unlike most of the ones given in my telephone interview) was "If a child was kicking you (p.s. you're Cinderella), what would you do?"

Ya. What would YOU say to that one, eh?

I'm hoping I answered rightly by saying sonething along the lines of the following: "Well, I guess first I would look for the child's parents & try to acess the situation as to what was going on. Then if that didn't stop him/her, I would ask my attendant w/ the use of a codeword "Oh no! I'll be late for tea!" if she could help me in dealing with the situation (aka get away)."

Oh gosh! I went too far into detail, didn't I?

So I then quickly added... "But I mean, I'm sure you have a protocal for these type of things, so I guess not knowing that, that's just what I guess I'd do".

Crud.

Do you think I'll be OK? Honestly? Or did I totally screw up here?

Oh well... There's still the charicter audition two weeks away... Maybe I'll be lucky & they'll actually get to meet me in person there?

No! I don't think you screwed up at all. And character audition? May I ask how tall you are? I'm simply curious.

I wish you the best of luck.. I'm sure everything will work out great! Too bad you weren't doing it earlier instead of being in FL after I leave.

[drnilescrane]

What percentage of WDW employees are Collage Programmers?

[iluvstitch]

Thanks Mr Eggz! Vista Way... I think they call that the "party appartments" now. Seriously! They even have their own site! It's pretty crazy... but hopefully mine will br pretty normalish because I'm under 21, so I'll be in the "dry" appartments... then again that hasn't exactly turned out that everyone's actually "substnce free" here on the substance free floor here at college... . Thanks for the encouragement & tips too btw!

BigPigletFan, It is too bad you won't be there when I will! It would be fun to actually know somebody who's there Oh well... Making friends is fun too FYI, I am 5'5" (or 5'3/4"). Which I have been told is "princess height"...hehe... I'm hopeful for sure!

drnilescrane, I'm not sure, but I think there are quite a few of us out there. I think I may have read somewhere that there were 40% part time workers at WDW, so however many of the part timers are CPs, that's your answer.

[BigPigletFan]

Originally Posted by iluvstitch

Thanks Mr Eggz! Vista Way... I think they call that the "party appartments" now. Seriously! They even have their own site! It's pretty crazy... but hopefully mine will br pretty normalish because I'm under 21, so I'll be in the "dry" appartments... then again that hasn't exactly turned out that everyone's actually "substnce free" here on the substance free floor here at college... . Thanks for the encouragement & tips too btw!

BigPigletFan, It is too bad you won't be there when I will! It would be fun to actually know somebody who's there Oh well... Making friends is fun too FYI, I am 5'5" (or 5'3/4"). Which I have been told is "princess height"...hehe... I'm hopeful for sure!

drnilescrane, I'm not sure, but I think there are quite a few of us out there. I think I may have read somewhere that there were 40% part time workers at WDW, so however many of the part timers are CPs, that's your answer.

That's in the range, yes. Good luck with your auditions!!

As for the "dry" apartments... well, even if they are there is not guarntee your roommates will abide by it. Instill what you can from day one and best of luck with it. As for the non-party place, for the most part that would be Chatham Square. When you move-in get there early on that day and they ask you what room size and if you have any other specifications. I would suggest asking to live in Chatam. I would also suggest bringing your car if you have one that can make it. It's a long drive, but you will be happy you have it!

Originally Posted by drnilescrane

What percentage of WDW employees are Collage Programmers?

A little over 5,000 Cast Members are currently a part of the college program (including international) at any given time. That is a part of WDW's 58,000 Cast.

[iluvstitch]

Originally Posted by xfkirsten

Hooray for Entertainment CPs!!!

How was that btw? I have my audition next Saturday, so I've been trying to find out as much as possible. I'll definatly try out for the extra "experianced dancers" portion as well. But anyways, any anectdotes or tips would be great to hear!

P.S. I'll try to be strategic & make friends with someone elses' car... or the bus lol.

I am sooooo excited for my audition (but nervous)! hardly containing the excitement...YAY!

ok... that was way too exuberant for this early today... no more late night coffee for me!...

[xfkirsten]

Originally Posted by iluvstitch

How was that btw? I have my audition next Saturday, so I've been trying to find out as much as possible. I'll definatly try out for the extra "experianced dancers" portion as well. But anyways, any anectdotes or tips would be great to hear!

Good luck!!

I had a blast at my audition! The biggest key, and I can't emphasize this enough, is to smile and have fun. In the long run, dance experience means little (as far as just getting into the department) compared to your attitude. I've never taken a dance class in my life! They teach you a short routine (I think it was like 6 counts of 8) and then have you perform that for the auditioners. There's also an "animation" segment, where they'll give you a situation and have you act it out like a character. The key there is BE BIG! They're looking for you to have larger-than-life movements. I got so into mine that I almost tripped and fell on my face! There's a saying about that part, and it's so true: If you feel stupid, you're doing it right!

As for the experienced dancers stuff, definitely go for it - that'll give you a chance to learn parades and/or shows! It almost sounds like that's your "color coding" (where they ***** your movement and animation skills for the purpose of parades and shows) that they're doing when you initially audition now, rather than waiting until after you get there and can go to the regularly scheduled ones. I'm not sure on that, though.

The whole job is a real blast, though! I miss it so much. Sets are long and HOT, but there's so many adorable kids that you'll see each day that really make your day.

[iluvstitch]

ok! Thank you ao much for the advice! I shall be "big" for sure... Improv! Yay I'm really looking forward to it!

[Raytracer097]

This is a question current fall cps and fall alumnists. Roughly what day of the year did you start the fall advantage program. I am trying to plan a trip to cedar point before I (hopefully) head down for the program?

[xfkirsten]

They've got a range of dates... mine was May 29th (or somewhere thereabouts) and I was one of the later groups to arrive. I seem to recall them going into the first week of June as well, but I'm not certain.

[iluvstitch]

The audition is tomorrow!!!
I'm so excited! I can't sleep!!

[DLCM]

GOOD LUCK!!!!!! Let us all know how it went!

[iluvstitch]

I shall indeed!

[BryceCal]

Originally Posted by HUH?

Was anyone here in the program during Fall 2001? I was down there at that time, and wondered what anyone else thought about all the program cut backs after 9-11. I thought it was an interesting time to be down there, but my hours getting cut back sucked. My first day of work was 9-10 so I only worked 30 hrs a week for most of my four months.

I was show keeping [ custodial] or what evre the call it at DTD, stayed in Vista Way room 3511, and turned 21 two days after arriving there. [After turning 21 I did learn something important about the Walgreens outside of Vista, discount on booze...]

Ya I was there during 9-11, it was crazy. I remember after that the park was so empty, and then they cut our hours, the only good thing was I only worked 4 days a week. Disney also made all these changes on their security. They switched the hand soap from powder to liquid so people wouldn't think it was Anthrax, also they got rid of the powerd sugar funnel cakes because of that to.

[BryceCal]

I did the college program back in June of 01' to June of 02'. I was an advanced intern at the Land Greenhouses in Epcot. The internship was for six months but I got lucky when they ask me to stay another six months. I lived by Sea World for the first six months, because Advanced Internships you don't have to live in Disney housing. The second six months I moved into Disney housing in The Commons, where all the internationals stay. The internship was awesome, one of the best times of my life. If you looking to do the program here is some advice. When you go into the presentation and you do your interview, dress in business dress, that will set you apart from everybody else and it makes you look more professional. Also be outgoing and happy, that’s what they are looking for. If you are shy and introverted you won't get picked. I would totally recommend the college program for anybody who loves Disney; it’s really a great experience.

[iluvstitch]

Auditions...Well... I think I did alright At least, I did the best I could do, so what more can I have asked for? I wish I could have caught onto the second routine a little quicker, but oh well... I think on the whole It went ok and hopefuly I'll find out in a week or two if I've made it in & the answer will (hopefully) be yes!

Wishing on a star...