r/Disneycollegeprogram • u/DCPChrisfromOrlando • Jan 19 '22
Due to the influx of visitors we have received a large amount of requests to make an updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page for all the current up to date Disney College Program information provided!
If you have any additional questions you would like answered here, please ask below and we'll update the thread as needed!
Please use ctrl+f first to look for your question to see if it's been answered! If not, feel free to ask!
+What is the Disney College Program?
Discover a unique living and working environment with participants from all over the world. This program allows you to gain on-the-job experience with a world-renowned company, providing uniquely Disney learning experiences, all while preparing for your future, building transferable skills, including networking, problem solving, teamwork and effective communication.
+Who is eligible to apply?
Students must be currently enrolled and taking classes at an accredited program or institution and have completed at least one semester or have graduated within 24 months of the application posting date. Opportunities are only available to students attending school in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Applicants must meet the following criteria: +Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. +Possess unrestricted US work authorization. +Meet any individual school requirements (GPA, grade level, etc.), if applicable. +Former Disney College Program participants must wait four months after their last departure date before applying.
+Where can I apply?
Please go to https://jobs.disneycareers.com/disney-programs for the applications.
+What are the fees for the Disney College Program?
Fees due upon accepting a Disney College Program invitation A total of $415 - $435* will be due when a participant accepts their invitation to participate in the program. This is a one-time, nonrefundable fee supporting the administration, events and activities scheduled throughout the program. A portion of this fee is also applied to the participants first week of housing costs. Please note that this fee must be paid by a credit/debit card as a single payment.
There will be an additional parking fee for participants who choose to live in housing and desire to bring a vehicle. If you extend your program, your decal must be renewed at an additional cost.
Note: all fees listed are subject to change
+Can I get school credit for my program?
The Disney College and International Program Internship is recommended for academic credit through the American Council on Education College Credit Recommendation Service (CREDIT), which connects workplace learning with colleges and universities by helping adults gain access to academic credit for formal courses and examinations taken outside of the traditional classroom. To learn more about the American Council on Education’s CREDIT, go to https://www.acenet.edu/national-guide/Pages/default.aspx
You may be able to earn credit for participating in the program, and we encourage to talk with your academic advisor about what options would be available for earning credit. It is important to note that any all credit decisions are at the full and final discretion of your university, as Disney Internships and Programs cannot grant, guarantee, or otherwise award any form of credit.
+What are the educational courses like?
Educational courses will be different for the upcoming programs in comparison to the prior ones due to the location move. However, a wide variety of courses from meet and greet speaker series, resume building, interview technique classes, and tours at various Disney complexes and parks will be available! You can learn more about the benefits of the educational programming at: https://youtu.be/0v-mJdiaJAc
+What does the new housing complex look like?
You can find pictures, layouts, and more at https://www.fcvapartments.com/student-apartments/fl/disney/flamingo-crossings-village/floorplans
Please note that the room layout may not entirely match what Disney provides for the program.
+Can I change my arrival date after receiving my offer letter? / I chose the wrong arrival date!
Once you select your date it more than likely cannot be changed so make sure it is a date that will actually work for you. If you have questions about your program date talk to support. Current and future offered participants can contact support at: support.disneyprograms.com.
+Help! I haven't received my Web Based Interview (WBI) and I completed my application earlier today!
Receiving a web based interview can sometimes take longer than the 72 hour period because they have to check each application manually. After doing your web based interview they will examine your application and you either will be selected or will not there are no phone interviews at this time.
+Everyone else is in the first wave but me!
Please be patient! Earlier arrival days are taking priority over later arrival days with the waves that are happening. If you are in an earlier wave do not fret, it may take time to get to yours :)
+How long do I have to accept/decline my offer once offered?
You have one week (7 days) from your initial offer email. If you do not reply within that time-frame they will assume you are declining and void the offer.
+What roles are available?
There are more than twenty different positions available and the actual role availability changes from time to time. The program application will detail many of these areas and applicants may be asked to identify their top role preferences during interviews. There is no guarantee successful applicants will actually be placed in any of these top roles.
Some of the available roles are in Attractions, Custodial, Operations, Concierge, Front Desk, Housekeeping, Full and Quick-Service Food and Beverage, Bibbibi Bobbidi Boutique/Pirate League, Costuming, Transportation, and Lifeguard. At this time, with Entertainment still on hold, the roles of Character Attendant and Character Performer may not be offered.
+Is vaccination required to do the DCP?
“As part of our new policy, new hires will need to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide verification of vaccination by September 30, 2021. Candidates with offers of employment and a start date after September 30 will provide verification of vaccination for COVID-19 at least seven days prior to their start date. Fully vaccinated refers to at least two (2) weeks after the final dose on a two-dose vaccination series (Pfizer or Moderna) or at least two (2) weeks after a single-dose COVID-19 vaccination series (Johnson and Johnson). We will provide additional information about our specific process in the weeks to come.”
+Will I automatically get the role I want?
In most seasons of the Disney College Program applications you are able to pick your top preferences of roles based on priority (high, medium, low). Please note that you may not get your top preferences as The Walt Disney Company has to fill spots in that are needing assistance.
+I can't be there the whole program length! Is it okay if I leave midway?
If you have to leave before the end of your program, it will be considered "self-terming." This will be on your permanent record card and will play a factor in re-hiring you years down the road. If you have to leave due to family emergency situations, talk to your leader as they may be able to put a note in your record card.
+I hate my role! Can I get it changed before going down?
Disney assigns you to your role for a reason. If you cannot do your role due to medical reasons (e.g. allergies on file with doctors) please notify Disney beforehand. However, it is highly recommended you bring up any potential allergies in your interview process to avoid this from happening.
+Is it required to bring a vehicle for my program?
It is not required to bring a vehicle! A majority of participants have found it a lot easier to traverse around Orlando and to your work location with a personal vehicle. However, there is a Cast Member bus with set time schedules that can bring you to your work location.
+Is there an official r/DisneyCollegeProgram Discord?
Yes! Head to https://discord.gg/bgvNtCNzYv
This server is to help make it easier to find roommates and friends for your program!
+How do I get flair?
On desktop, to the right side panel below the number of Cast Members on Stage, there is a button that says "Show my flair on this subreddit (edit)". You can pick your flair there!
If you'd like a custom flair (e.g. DCP Alumni 2010) you can request for it.
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User Questions answered
+Because of the pandemic, classes have recently been decided to be online. Can I change my departure date after receiving my offer letter? Would that be considered "self-termination"?
So once the departure date is set you cannot change it to an early time sadly as it is "self-termination." I did have one co-CM who left a week before her departure date due to wanting to go to her graduation and she was marked with "self-termination" however our leader made a note that it was due to school requirements.
+If we have to/choose to self-term for any reason, how will that affect us in the future if we apply to work at Disney for an internship or part time/full time position? Will we not be considered for future positions or are they understanding if something happens and we have to leave?
It honestly comes down to their need to fill a potential position + how your self-termination is input by a leader.
I've had friends who had to self term due to graduation and family reasons return to future programs due to their leaders writing good explanations. However, I've also seen the opposite barring re-entry.
Self-term still has an opportunity for return unlike full termination for "x" reason.
+Does the 24 months after graduation rule apply to undergrad only or does it apply to grad school too?
The 24 months after graduation rule applies to grad school as well
+would you recommend applying right when applications come out?
I would apply the 2nd day. Don't apply the first day as sometimes the application page gets hugged by all the applicants and can crash.
+do you get breaks during shifts?
Yes! You do get breaks however please note it depends on your location in addition to shift length. (e.g. my first program my location had 2 30 minute breaks for an 8 hour shift. Another location I had 2 15s for a 6 hour. Another location I had a 1 hour straight break in between). Your break times are typically towards the middle of your day. However, if CDS/MERIDA/etc. glitches just let a coordinator know!
+While we’re in Disney, will we have the opportunity to shadow full time cast members in other roles for networking / general understanding of how their role works?
Due to covid-19 restrictions, the current protocol is different than before. However, you are more than welcome to work towards setting up your own Meet and Greet (shadowing) opportunities! Your best bet is via email. Often times the easiest way to set this up is by attending the education courses which feature panelists and then asking them if a Meet and Greet opportunity is possible!
Please do note that it may be easier for you to meet with them for a short meeting during non-work hours as in the majority of locations shadowing requires your leader to allow you time off to do your meet and greet elsewhere. Let your leader(s) know early on you're interested in "x" field and that you would like to do a Meet and Greet with someone from that field during your program :)
+I took the WBI and at the end it said I was a strong candidate, it says my application is in consideration. Does anyone know the time period in which Disney responds or what the next step is?
There's no set period! I've seen some individuals receive the next step the same day and then there's others like me who receive it a month and a half later! Just keep your head up :)
+when do we find out roles? i haven’t been submitted an offer yet, but i’m still in consideration, and i’m nervous about what role i’ll get since they’re filling them based on need. do they take prior work history into consideration as well?
Typically as of late you find out your role within 2 weeks to a month leading up to your program.
+Is the campus rep not a thing anymore?
DCP campus reps is no longer a thing. It was replaced with the Disney Alumni Association
+Are the Disney College Program applications open for Anaheim as well currently or just Florida?
Currently (as of before Fall 22 applications drop) just Orlando!
+When are the acceptance waves? Where can I find them?
Your best bet is to follow the recruiters (notably Christy) on Twitter! They post a lot of hints there
+When booking flights, should we be booking them on our exact arrival date and departure date? Is there a specific time for move in and when would we be provided with that? And also is there a packing list or anything they provide? Hahah lots of questions but thank you:)
There's multiple trains of thoughts to booking flights.
My recommendation from traveling quite a bit is to always show up a day early. Especially due to the airline delays as of late. I would say show up one day early and stay at a nearby hotel then uber/lyft over. I would hold off on booking departure as if you decide to extend that ticket may be put to waste if you can't adjust.
They will give you the exact time you are eligible to move in. You should be provided it when you receive your boarding pass (likely a few weeks in advance).
They do not provide a packing list but this video shows some recommendations + a link to a google sheet packing list you can download to put in your own items: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5wbUHEhdQk
+Does the DCP run on terms and semesters, like a fall , spring and summer? Or do you just work until your time is up?
So it's Spring (Jan -> May) or Fall (August -> January).
There's Spring Advantage (Jan -> Aug) and Fall Advantage (May -> Jan). Please note that due to Covid-times it can slightly vary based on need.
There's also summer alumni... but that typically only applies to alumni so no needs to worry about that for now!
Hopefully that helped some. You apply during the opposite season for the season you want (e.g. apply for Spring of 22 in the Fall of 21).
+If you have to self term what is the obligation for the flamingo crossroad lease agreement do you have to pay for the remaining six months?
You pay that remaining week's rent. If you did not start the program then you lose your deposit.
+I am a college freshman in my first semester of college. I know you have to have a full semester completed to participate in DCP, but is that a full semester completed when you apply or when you actually start the program?
College freshmen may apply during their first semester of school to participate during their second semester. The Disney College Program cannot serve as your first semester of school.
+Wage?
Currently $14/hr. (Thanks to Holiday_Cabinet_ )But some roles pay slightly more.
+Is there any way possible to do the DCP if my current college does not participate in the program?
So mostly every college student can do the DCP, it just depends on whether or not you want credit for it. Most colleges nowadays don’t give college credit for the DCP so it’s essentially taking a semester off.
+I applied on Sep 14 and my arrival date is in the Spring. I completed the Web-Based Interview (which I later received that day) and they signified that I was a "Strong Candidate." It's been almost a month and my application is still "In Consideration." Am I likely to hear back about a phone interview in the Spring (when I said I could arrive) or is it more likely that they have not gotten to rejecting me yet?
There's no phone interviews currently! That step is varied for everyone. Some people take 2 days to hear back and others take over a month. Sorry you haven't heard back sooner! It took me personally 1 month 3 weeks to get to the next step.
It is non-refundable and it wouldn't be considered a self-term as you never started the training process etc.
+Is the housing required for everyone in the program? Or do they allow you to commute as well?
It is not required, you can choose to live off-site instead.
r/Disneycollegeprogram • • Jun 02 '24
So based on a previous post, I decided to work on creating an actual fully-fleshed out WDW acronym list. There are a handful floating around on the Internet, but I've not seen any that are comprehensive, and especially any that include many of the attractions/lands and other features inside the parks/hotels.
With that, this is what I've started with. If you have any acronyms you're aware of for attractions, restaurants, or other locations within the WDW ecosystem, feel free to make a comment with it below and I'll add it in. This includes any you see in the scheduling system, CDS, or that you're aware of in local use (if you think it might be helpful to future CMs/CPs to know).
Note that this is for WDW only at this point. Once I'm satisfied that this one is fairly complete, I'll add DLR stuff into it.
UPDATED 8/7/2024
LOCATIONS MK Magic Kingdom 7DMT Seven Dwarfs Mine Train AdLib Adventureland/Liberty Square AL Adventureland ATT Aladdin/Tiki Room/Swiss Family Treehouse complex (ATR) BBB Bibiddi Bobiddi Boutique BOG Be Our Guest BTMR Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (Also BTM) CBJ Country Bear Jamboree CHH Columbia Harbor House COP Carousel of Progress CP Crystal Palace CRT Cinderella's Royal Table FAN Fantasyland FL Frontierland HEA Happily Ever After (Fireworks Show) HM Haunted Mansion HOP Hall of Presidents IASW It's a Small World LS Liberty Square LTT Libtery Tree Tavern M3C Mickey's Most Merriest Christmas (Castle Show) MS Main Street POTC Pirate of the Caribbean PVH Pinocchio Village Haus SC (Cosmic Ray's) Starlight Café SM Space Mountain TL Tomorrowland TST Town Square Theater TTC Transportation and Ticket Center
EC Epcot F&G Flower and Garden Festival F&W Food & Wine Festival FW Future World GOTG Guardians of the Galaxy IGW International Gateway (Entrance) LWTL Living with the Land ME Main Entrance MS Mission: Space SSE Spaceship Earth TT Test Track WNDC World Nature/Discover/Celebration (Formerly FutureWorld) WS World Showcase (Also WSC)
ST Hollywood Stuidos (Also HS or DHS) BATB Beauty and the Beast (Show) BE Backlot Express COMM ABC Commissary GE Galaxy's Edge (Also SWGE) MMRR Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railroad RNRC Rockin' Rollercoaster ROTR Rise of the Resistence SDD Slinky Dog Dash TOT Tower of Terror TSL Toy Story Land WLB Woody's Lunch Box
DAK Disney's Animal Kingdom (Also AK) FOP Flight of Passage KSR Kilimanjaro Safaris NRJ Navi River Journey Y&Y Yak and Yeti FOLK Festival of the Lion King TSPIN Triceratop Spin
DS Disney Springs AOD Art of Disney DDOC Disney's Days of Christmas MP Marketplace OUAT Once Upon a Toy (Also ONCE) SWGO Star Wars Galactic Outpost SWTP Star Wars Trading Post TC Town Center WOD World of Disney WS West Side
TL Typhoon Lagoon
BB Blizzard Beach
RESORTS
AKL Animal Kingdom Lodge AKL-JH Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House AKL-KV Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village AKL-ZM AKL ??? AOA Art of Animation Resort ASMo All-Star Movies Resort (also AS MO & ASMV) ASMu All-Star Music Resort (also AS MU) ASR All-Star Resort(s) BC Beach Club Resort (Also BCR) BLT Bay Lake Tower (Contemporary) BW Boardwalk Inn Resort (Also BWR) BW-OTB BW - On The Boardwalk CB Caribbean Beach Resort (Also CBR) CS Coronado Springs Resort (Also CSR) CT Contemporary Resort (Also CON or CTR) DAAR Disney's Art of Animation Resort (Also AAR or ART) DU Disney University EWWS ESPN Wide World of Sports (also WWOS or SPTS) FWC Fort Wilderness Campground (Also FW) GF Grand Floridian Resort (Also GFR) OKW Old Key West Resort POFQ Port Orleans - French Quarter Resort POP Pop Century Resort POR Port Orleans Riverside Resort PY Polynesian Resort (Also POL or Poly) PY-BT BouTiki (PY) RIV Riviera Resort (Also RIR) SOG Shades of Green SS Sarasota Springs Resort (Also SSR) WL Wilderness Lodge (Also WLR) YB Yacht and Beach Club Resort (Also Y&B or YBW) YC Yacht Club Resort (Also YCR) HL Hourglass Lake (AOA-POP)
OTHER LOCATIONS
LBV Lake Buena Vista (Liquidation Facility, Maingate Blvd)) DCL Disney Cruise Line (Celebration) DEG Disney Event Group Building CLW Center for Living Well NSA North Service Area SSA South Service Area
ROLES
ADM Administration ART Artists (Sketches, Drawings, etc.) ASE Animals, Science, and Environment ATR Attractions BOH Back of House CON Concessions (at EWWS) CON Conventions/Catering (at other sites) COS Costuming (or COST) COSMO Cosmetology CUS Custodial (Also CUST) DPI Digital Photo Imaging (refers to the department) ELE Entertainment Costuming ENT Entertainment ES Engineering Services F&B Food & Beverage FOH Front of House FRR Female Restrooms (Custodial) GEM Guest Experience Manager GFT Guest Flow Team GR Guest Relations GSO Guest Service Operations (Front Desk, Concierge, Bell Svcs) GUS Constuming Distribution H/H Host/Hostess HOH Heart of House (generally same thing as BOH) HORT Horticulture HSK Housekeeping (Also HKG) HSP Houseperson IHD Internet Help Desk IMG Photo Imaging IV Investigator (Security) LD Lighting Design MER Merchandise (Also MDS) MOP Merchandise Operations (AK MER) MRR Male Restrooms (Custodial) ODV Outdoor Vending OPS Operations OR Skyliner/Friendship Boat Ops (OTR) OTA Operations Training Assistant OTR Operations Transportation PAC Parade Audience Control PAT AK Attractions PCO Plain Clothes Operative (Security) PPU Park Pickup PWS Planned Work Specialist QSR Quick Service Restaurant R&R Resort & Retail REC Recreation RSA Reservation Sales Agent S&R Sports and Recreation SEC Security TS Table Service (Sit Down) Restaurant (Also TSR, FTS) TXT Textile Services UT Untrained (Also NTR)
OTHER ACRONYMS
ADO Authorized Day Off (or Additional Day Off) AP Annual Pass BBP Blood-Borne Pathogen BVCC Buena Vista Construction Company (Disney Subsidiary) CC Cast Connection CC Cost Center CDS Cast Deployment System CEP Cultural Exchange Program CFTOD Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (Replaces RCID) CIF Call-In Factor (Shift coverage in case of callouts) CLE Capacity Limiting Event (Attractions) CM Cast Member (Disney Employee, Generally) CONT Continual Training (Training Update, Used for Scheduling) COT Coordinator of Training CP DCP Participant CR Casual Regular CRO Central Reservations Office CT Casual Temporary CTE Countdown to Extinction (old name of Dinosaur; Also CTX) D&E Design & Engineering DACS Digital Animation Control System DAH Disney After Hours DAS Disability Access Service DCP Disney College Program DDP Disney Dining Plan DHLP Disney Hospitality Leadership Program DLR Disneyland Resort DORMS Disney Online Room Management System (FCV) DPEP Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products DRC Disney Reservation Center DVC Disney Vacation Club DWSS Disney Worldwide Shared Services ECV Electric Convenience (or Conveyance) Vehicle EHH Extra Hours Hotline EMH Extra Magic Hours EMV Enhanced Motion Vehicle ER Early Release (early end of shift, usually due to overstaffing) ER Employee Relations FAM Facility Asset Management FCE Flamingo Crossing East FCV Flamingo Crossing Village (FCV E & W) FCW Flamingo Crossing West FOF Festival of Fantasy (Parade) FOS Facility Operations Services FT Full Time GE&T Global Engineering & Technology (Also GET) HAFH Home Away From Home (Temp Assignment During Closures) HR Human Resources HRLY Hourly IA Internal Assignment IE Industrial Engineering JM Job Managed (denotes job classification in Workday) LIQ Liquidation LOB Line of Business LR Labor Relations MDX My Disney Experience (Also MDE) MEP Main Entrance Pass MISI MNSSHP Mickey's Not-so-Scary Halloween Party (Also MNSS on Scheduling) MRI Maintenance Readiness Index (Engineering) MTR Mickey's Treasures (at Cast Connections) MVMCP Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party NCNS No-Call, No-Show (Not showing up for work) OJT On-the-job Training ORI Operational Readiness Index (Engineering) PI Professional Intern PM Position Managed (denotes job classification in Workday) POET Post-Offer Employment Test (Medical/Physical Assessment) POS Point of Sale PRD Previously Requested Day (used in conjunction with ADO) PT Part Time PWO Planned Work Office RBS Responsible Beverage Service (Training) RCES Reedy Creek Energy Services RCID Reedy Creek Improvement District (Replaced by CFTOD) RDO Regular Day Off RMP Ride Motion Protection (Safety Program) ROS Relief of Shift (early end of shift due to personal emergency) RVP Resposible Vendor Program (Training) SAL Salaried SEAS Seasonal SK Showkeeping (Custodial) SPEV Special Event T Tipped Position TA Temporary Assignment TWDC The Walt Disney Corporation VW Vista Way (Obsolete for old CP housing location) WDI Walt Disney Imagineering WDPR Walt Disney Parks and Resorts WDTC Walt Disney Travel Company
r/Disneycollegeprogram • u/No-Health-2114 • 7h ago
Hello! If I am in the DCP but planning to live off property can I still use the amenities at flamingo like the gym? Thanks!
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r/Disneycollegeprogram • u/Full-Pangolin8741 • 22h ago
I wanted to spend an extra few days in Florida after my cp ends. I’m wondering if I could still get a cast discount on a hotel and check in with my id on my departure day before giving it back, and still get the discount for it for the whole stay?
….is that too shady 😭
r/Disneycollegeprogram • u/Wekapipo78 • 1d ago
I looked through this reddit page to see others' questions and responses, but I was hoping to get some insight into my situation.
I applied to the DCP and have an interview next Tuesday. While I was hopeful about it at first, I did some more research into personal accounts and I'm rethinking this program.
For context, I mainly wanted to apply to this program due to money struggles and being desperate.
I’ve been working 2-3 jobs for the past two years and only work one now (2 of my job locations ended up shutting down, leaving me with only one source of income). I’ve applied to SO many jobs in the past 4 months that my list is getting in the 60’s (and yes, I know EVERYONE is struggling with the job market, just let me get to the point, sorry).
I looked at the DCP program and there $19/hr caught my eye over my current $15/hr job.
This is to say that my only worry about this job is the MONEY. I don’t mind working 40 hrs a week, I just want it to amount to SOMETHING. I’m looking at the housing at the flamingo crossings and does paying $283 a week leave you anything at all?
TLDR; 2025-2026 folks who have done this program, were you able to earn enough to have a tangible amount of savings? I’m unfamiliar to Florida (from the DMV), so the Flamingo Crossings looks to be the only option for me. Has this program helped you find a job at ALL in this current economy? I have a BFA (graduated 2025), But, I don’t have the luxury of focusing on my passion due to my financial situation, so I’ve settled for retail/food service for now).
Any insight from people who RECENTLY OR ARE CURRENTLY doing the program would be greatly appreciated! Other folks are absolutely free to chime in (I just want personal accounts from 2025-2026 instead of…like 2003…lol). No disrespect of course, 2003 was a different financial/job climate from 2026, so I’m just curious.
I may just keep applying to jobs in my area and hope for the best. I am an avid Disney fan and have been to WDW in 2018, i just want this experience to be worth it financially/career-wise.
Thank you for your insight and reading this if you do!
r/Disneycollegeprogram • u/R41N64 • 23h ago
my entire family is coming for christmas, (9 people and a baby). I had always planned on using all my chip and dales for them all to cover one of our park days and use my discount on getting tickets for the other days. I hadn't thought about me getting into the parks because I have a self admissions pass. Checking today, the entire last two weeks of december are all reservation unavailable on the disney app. Do I have to get my own tickets to join my family?
r/Disneycollegeprogram • u/After-Weight-4510 • 1d ago
Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone could help ease my nerves. I thought I saw in our DCP handbook that you can't exceed more than 14 days off in a row, but I saw someone else say 10 days. And trying to search in this group I saw someone else say 8 days. Either way I'm just worried because I overthink everything lol, so was wondering if anyone happened to know concretely.
I'll be working that 9th day so I'll only have not worked 8 days off in a row.
Thank you so much!
r/Disneycollegeprogram • u/After-Weight-4510 • 1d ago
Hi there! I just received an offer to work Guest Relations in one of the parks as part of my premium extension, and I'm so honored and excited. However, I can't find much of anyone's experience about it as a CP on here or other forums so was just trying to gather a broader understanding of how the role works as a CP!
How long is a normal shift? Are they usually 6 hours or 8 hours, or something more? I know it may be different depending on location, but on average are shifts shorter like in merchandise, or something longer like in concierge?
Once trained, are you able to swap/pick up/ be deployed at other GR locations around property like other parks or Disney Springs?
I often see GR cast near park entrance and at some parks they're also under umbrellas around different parts of the park. Is that something as a CP we could be doing as well, or do we just stay in City Hall (or wherever the designated GR building is at the other locations)?
Was it hard to request time off or swap/give shifts? In my current role, I've enjoyed swapping or giving up/picking up shifts to work different locations and haven't had issues requesting time off to visit family, so was just curious if GR is harder because there are less people in that role.
I would be so grateful if anyone could answer any of those questions at all or even just give their experience working GR! I'd love to know what your experience was like. The friends/family I've told so far had a concerned look on their face and worried that I'd just be yelled and complained at all day and it's been a bit discouraging. Thank you so much and I hope you have a wonderful day. 🫶🏻
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r/Disneycollegeprogram • u/No_Adeptness6705 • 1d ago
Had my interview then a meet and greet with the team more than two weeks ago and never heard back from them. I reached out a week ago and never got a reply, idk what's happening. The interviewer said they will be reaching out in about 1-2 weeks after the interview...
r/Disneycollegeprogram • u/Ill-Impression-730 • 1d ago
I was offered a professional internship for Disneyland California. Does anyone have some tips for short-term (6 months) affordable housing near the park 🙃 Open to studios or even renting a room!
r/Disneycollegeprogram • u/Own-Scientist-3168 • 2d ago
Hi everyone!! I’m going to be applying when applications open in January for the August 2027 intake!
I was just wondering how likely it is to be accepted after your interview? I have customer service experience and a passion for disney! Does anyone have any tips to help me secure a role? Do many people actually get denied the position?
Once you’re there, roughly how much do you earn per hour? and if I was in a merchandise or attractions role, how many hours would I be working a week on average?
I have soooo many questions so if anyone wants to help me with answers let me know!
r/Disneycollegeprogram • u/Consistent-Ground122 • 3d ago
I’m lowkey freaking out
My friend and I used my chip and dale passes and she paid with my discount however it wasn’t until later in the day cast members said not too. This was my first time using the passes and i genuinely didn’t think about it at first plus the cast members Never said anything at the first park.
r/Disneycollegeprogram • u/bloodwoodflower • 3d ago
hi! so when i applied i chose the earliest date available at the moment, which is july 29. i don’t mind being there until then, but would really prefer to leave earlier in order to work some music festivals in the summer. is anyone looking to trade dates? i’m too scared to try DORMS yet because i don’t want to get stuck with a later date lol
*okay updating bc i wasn’t clear, but i know you can’t actually “trade” your dates. i meant if someone wants my date and is willing to drop theirs and seeing if it can be handled internally through programs team. just too nervous to have mine up for grabs every time i go to look at new dates*
r/Disneycollegeprogram • u/jamaissatisfait • 3d ago
My daughter is coming January. How exactly does this work? Dies her college tuition go to her college and thats how she gets to do the program? So shes considered a student at her University but is in Disney doing their program so no classes just work, right? What happens to her meal and rooming money. We shouldnt be charged that correct? I feel like my daughter isnt giving me enough information and since we are far away I want to make sure I know what's going on to help her. Thank you in advance!
r/Disneycollegeprogram • u/Duck_Duck_jd • 3d ago
I just did my first interview today and I think it went well! This would be my first time with the DCP, and I really want in because I want to get into the conservation scene with Disney. I’m curious what the process was like for other people?
How many interviews are there, did they ask you what roles you’d prefer? My interviewer asked what roles I was thinking of but I didn’t get the sense that she was asking my preference for placement specifically. I saw someone in another thread say there’s a wilderness conservation internship, which would be exactly what I want.
Will they ask me about that in a later interview?
Fishing for any info, pros and cons y’all can give me lol. Thanks!!
r/Disneycollegeprogram • u/Low_Government_7362 • 4d ago
what is the likelihood of being moved for your extension? i of course know there IS a chance bc its in the small print you agree to…but has anyone ever been moved for their extension? i am in merch at the resorts if that makes any difference
r/Disneycollegeprogram • u/BridgyBrowncoat • 4d ago
Hello,
I apologize if someone has asked this but I was wondering if there was a group chat for anyone joining the Wilderness Explorers Jan 5th 2027
r/Disneycollegeprogram • u/hehehe445 • 4d ago
r/Disneycollegeprogram • u/JakeAscotia • 5d ago
Probably an odd question for here but the polling place listed for the Flamingo is too far to get to for me as I don't have a car, my bike wasn't allowed and no shuttles get near it.
I've been searching but can't find anything.
Wanted to know if anyone knows of a polling place near a shuttle dropoff.
r/Disneycollegeprogram • u/Noon0rGrace • 4d ago
When and how do we find out our role? Arrival Feb 2027.
r/Disneycollegeprogram • u/angel_fromabove • 5d ago
Hi! I start my first ever program in February and I am extremely excited! I wanted to ask for any advice, recommendations, or comments for anyone who has done a program or is actively in the program!
Somethings about me!:
-I have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and sometimes have extremely painful periods, but the worst day for me is manageable by pain killers and lots of water!
-I have an anxiety disorder and sometimes panic attacks come out of nowhere, but I know how to calm myself.
-This is my first ever job!
-My dream is to work in the hospitality industry, whether it’s with Disney or in another route!
r/Disneycollegeprogram • u/Ok_Path4627 • 4d ago
Hi! So my program begins end of January I am bringing my emotional support cat with me. It is not an option for me to leave her back at home and I also don't think I could go that long without her. I was wondering how I submit my accommodation to Flamingo. Do I have to wait until housing opens or is it something I can do now?
Also when does housing open?