College Program

[egroeg]

As an aside, I had a friend who got in trouble for posting stuff in the wdwmagic board. He didn't get fired but he did get a reprimand and lost the ability to transfer locations.

I know that anybody who really wants to figure out who I am could but I'm trying to keep a lower profile not that I will be a manager.

[BigPigletFan]

Originally Posted by egroeg

I'll be back this summer for a management internship in merch. We need to all meet up at some point.

Congrats!! Finally all of those hours of working all over the parks will pay off, no? Please feel free to keep me updated.

[Stimpy215]

Anyone here that has done a CP in Merchandising? I did my 1st one in Attractions and I am kinda dissapointed I got accepted for Merch in the 2nd one...is it just like working in a regular busy retail store for the most part?

[joanna71985]

Originally Posted by egroeg

I don't want to say exactly where but it is in AK. Hurray for normal working hours!

That's awsome! Congrats! And I am all for meeting up this summer.

Originally Posted by Stimpy215

Anyone here that has done a CP in Merchandising? I did my 1st one in Attractions and I am kinda dissapointed I got accepted for Merch in the 2nd one...is it just like working in a regular busy retail store for the most part?

I have. It can be in a store, or it can be outside at a cart, or it could be selling glow merchandise during a parade. It's fun. I enjoyed it a lot.

[drimergirl]

I worked at Port Orleans: Riverside in the spring 2005 semester. I lived in Chatham Square with 5 other girls. Every room had it's own bathroom and it was 2 girls per room. I had great room mates (except maybe one). I worked in quick service food and beverage. Liked my job and coworkers but had problems with one of the managers. I warn everyone who goes there about him he was not an easy person to work with and I was not the only one that had problems with him. Other than that it was a great experience which I wouldn't give up for the world.

[Guardian]

As I am not getting an answer to this question in another forum, perhaps someone over here can answer it for me.

I have found a YouTube clip that has the preamble about some people at a graduation ceremony in becoming "Emerging Leaders" at Disneyland Anaheim. Is it some CP or post-CP course/program in any way? Just curious because, even though I am planning to come to America to continue my studies, I do plan to get myself apply to the CP in a couple of years.

YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd9K8J63hN8

In fact, BigPigletFan, your posts here and this whole thread is what made me want to become a member of the MiceChat.com forum. Even though I am currently living in Canada, I do have legal American citizenship and everything that comes with it because I was born a New Yorker. Unfortunately, I am a late bloomer and my circumstances does not allow me to come on down at this time. I hope that you can help me about the advantages of participating in the CP, no matter how old one is, like me.

[BigPigletFan]

Originally Posted by Guardian

Is it some CP or post-CP course/program in any way? Just curious because, even though I am planning to come to America to continue my studies, I do plan to get myself apply to the CP in a couple of years.

Well, the Graduation at Walt Disney World is a bit more relaxed that this one appears to be. It is simply called Graduation and it's held at Mickey's Retreat (the cast resort area that is located across from Chatham Square.) The characters are there dressed up in graduation outfits, you get your graduation ears, certificate of completion, food, and get to have fun.

Originally Posted by Guardian

In fact, BigPigletFan, your posts here and this whole thread is what made me want to become a member of the MiceChat.com forum. Even though I am currently living in Canada, I do have legal American citizenship and everything that comes with it because I was born a New Yorker. Unfortunately, I am a late bloomer and my circumstances does not allow me to come on down at this time. I hope that you can help me about the advantages of participating in the CP, no matter how old one is, like me.

Awww.. I'm glad you joined!! Please feel free to ask any questions you might have and feel free to PM me. I'm happy to help as the Disney College Program really is an amazing experience.

[Disneyphile]

Originally Posted by Stimpy215

Anyone here that has done a CP in Merchandising? I did my 1st one in Attractions and I am kinda dissapointed I got accepted for Merch in the 2nd one...is it just like working in a regular busy retail store for the most part?

I was a Merchandise CP'er in fall of 1993. (Yeah, I'm old. ) I was stationed at the Emporium on Main Street. Yes, it's pretty much just working in the shop, but I also did some crowd control for the parades and such. However, it was a LOT of fun, and I have fond memories of those four months.

[Stimpy215]

Originally Posted by Disneyphile

I was a Merchandise CP'er in fall of 1993. (Yeah, I'm old. ) I was stationed at the Emporium on Main Street. Yes, it's pretty much just working in the shop, but I also did some crowd control for the parades and such. However, it was a LOT of fun, and I have fond memories of those four months.

Thanx =o) did you pick up shifts in other parks or working during wishes or that selling lights?

[BigPigletFan]

Originally Posted by Stimpy215

Thanx =o) did you pick up shifts in other parks or working during wishes or that selling lights?

I know that some CPs did and really enjoyed it. I also heard that working at the Muppet Stage 1 Company Store because of the fun music.

[joanna71985]

Originally Posted by Stimpy215

Thanx =o) did you pick up shifts in other parks or working during wishes or that selling lights?

I did. I picked up PAC (Parade Audience Control) shifts working the MK parades, I picked up Fantasmic! shifts (so much fun), and I picked up glow/squeeze breeze shifts (selling the stuff on the carts during the MK day parade and Spectro).

[ecdlanddude]

bump for Tedi Bara

[jroc4]

hi, im doin the college program this fall'07 and my role is merchandise and i was wondering if you can pass any type of advice that would be useful for me?

[jroc4]

hey, i've been selected to do the college program at the walt disney resort this fall'07 and was wondering if any helpful individual can pass any type of advice that would help me out before my arrival date. thankx

[jroc4]

Originally Posted by Disneyphile

I was a Merchandise CP'er in fall of 1993. (Yeah, I'm old. ) I was stationed at the Emporium on Main Street. Yes, it's pretty much just working in the shop, but I also did some crowd control for the parades and such. However, it was a LOT of fun, and I have fond memories of those four months.

what's the ups and downs about the program?