Well the wait is over and now for Fall 2017 I will be doing the college program in Disneyland. I loved doing Walt Disney World, so I am excited for this round in a totally new place.
I got accepted on March 8, 2017 for custodial. This is the same role I had in Disney World, but will be a different experience.
I will be blogging for my whole experience while at Disneyland and updated information as I go through the program in my earlier blogs. For you wondering about Walt Disney World's program, I still have a few left to post for that program
Friday, March 10, 2017
Disney College program: Extending Your Program
Weather you're on the program or just got accepted, you are probably thinking about extending your program. This is for Walt Disney World only as Disneyland you can't extend your program, but you may apply for another program. Also you do have the option to convert to Part time or Seasonal status and in some cases full time. Work force management meets will every participant about a month before departure. If you are in Walt Disney World you can't extended to Disneyland as they are two separate programs, but you can apply to Disneyland while you are in Florida.
Application for the extending are pretty basic, its just going to ask for your basic information and the roles you would like to be in. The roles will be limited as not all of them will be available, if like the role you are in you can request to stay in the same role new location or be placed in a new location.
I do not have a dates for when extension applications come out, but here is a general run down
Hope this helps!!!
Application for the extending are pretty basic, its just going to ask for your basic information and the roles you would like to be in. The roles will be limited as not all of them will be available, if like the role you are in you can request to stay in the same role new location or be placed in a new location.
I do not have a dates for when extension applications come out, but here is a general run down
- Spring program Extended's to Spring Advantage in March.
- Spring Advantage Extended's to Fall in June
- Fall Advantage/Fall Extended's to Spring in October
Hope this helps!!!
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Disney College Program: My Second Phone interview
My second phone interview went pretty well. It was pretty much the same, but did get a few new questions. Since I already did a program I was asked mainly about my pervious program and why I wanted to do another program? So overall it went pretty well.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Disney College Program: My Second college program application
One January 23, 2017, I applied for my second college program, but this time with a focus on Disneyland. The application did change slightly a bit from when I applied in 2013.
Instead of having all the roles in front of you, you will select your interest in certain roles like Custodial, Housekeeping, Lifegaurd or Quick-Service Food & Beverage (QSR). Next you will be asked to pick additional roles you may have interest in. You will still rate the roles High, Moderate or Low interest. If you don't choose the role from the list in this part that will mean you have no intrest in the role.
Overall the application was pretty much the same.
Right away I got asked to take the web based interview (WBI) and now I'm proceeding to the phone interview.
Instead of having all the roles in front of you, you will select your interest in certain roles like Custodial, Housekeeping, Lifegaurd or Quick-Service Food & Beverage (QSR). Next you will be asked to pick additional roles you may have interest in. You will still rate the roles High, Moderate or Low interest. If you don't choose the role from the list in this part that will mean you have no intrest in the role.
Overall the application was pretty much the same.
Right away I got asked to take the web based interview (WBI) and now I'm proceeding to the phone interview.
Sunday, January 8, 2017
My Next Disney Experience
Happy New year everyone! In 2014, I completed my first Disney College Program, so last year I decided to blog about my journey and give you information about the process. However, this semester I graduate from Cleveland State University. With college coming to an end I am planning to apply for another Disney College Program for Fall 2017, but this is for a backup plan. Since I will have a degree in Film, TV and Interactive Media I plan on applying for a professional internship with Disney. The college program is a backup, so if I don't get in I have something I can fall back on to apply again.
My Career goal is to create children's live action programing. Growing up I always enjoyed cartoons and fun live action children's sitcoms. But let's face it, not all of them are that good these days, but then there are some that are fantastic in my opinion. Some of my Favorite shows include: Suite Life (both), Lizzie McGuire, In a Heart Beat, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman, Rugrats, Girl Meets World, Henry Danger, iCarly, Drake and Josh, Zoey 101, Phineas and Ferb, Recess, P,B & J Otter, The Goldbergs, Last Man Standing, and The Middle.
I would love also bring back FETCH With Ruff Ruffman and Zoom and revive them. As well bring back the original Bob the Builder instead of what Mattel has done with the show. As well making a crossover with Thomas and Friends.
I have lots planned for everyone reading my blog for the next few months as I apply. The topic Include:
From time to time I will be posting videos on my YouTube channel: Disnickfantic
These videos are going to be different as I won't be showing my self. I will show pictures over my voice. The will be pics that are from the parks or what every I can find.
This is going to be a fun adventure, so join me in for a magical time while I tell you about the greatest program ever.
My Career goal is to create children's live action programing. Growing up I always enjoyed cartoons and fun live action children's sitcoms. But let's face it, not all of them are that good these days, but then there are some that are fantastic in my opinion. Some of my Favorite shows include: Suite Life (both), Lizzie McGuire, In a Heart Beat, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman, Rugrats, Girl Meets World, Henry Danger, iCarly, Drake and Josh, Zoey 101, Phineas and Ferb, Recess, P,B & J Otter, The Goldbergs, Last Man Standing, and The Middle.
I would love also bring back FETCH With Ruff Ruffman and Zoom and revive them. As well bring back the original Bob the Builder instead of what Mattel has done with the show. As well making a crossover with Thomas and Friends.
I have lots planned for everyone reading my blog for the next few months as I apply. The topic Include:
- Disney Perks
- My 2017 College program application
- Requesting off and switching off.
- Professional Internship Application
- Professional Internship Interview tips
- Doing a professional internship without a car in my opinion.
- And more TBD
From time to time I will be posting videos on my YouTube channel: Disnickfantic
These videos are going to be different as I won't be showing my self. I will show pictures over my voice. The will be pics that are from the parks or what every I can find.
This is going to be a fun adventure, so join me in for a magical time while I tell you about the greatest program ever.
Friday, December 30, 2016
Disney Colege Program: The First Week
The first week of the Disney College Program can be a scary and exciting time for everyone. One question that is been asked is, What will my First week look like? Well its going to be different for everyone, so here is the run down:
Day One: Everyone will go to check-in at their complex they will be living at. If you live off-site, you will check in at Patterson Court. Next you will have casting. Some may not have it this day and will have it the next. Instead Some may have a housing meeting. If you have the role of a life guard, attractions or a transportation cast member you will have a drug test. More detail in my check-in blog.
Day Two: If you didn't have casting or your housing meeting, you will likely have it this day.
Day Three: Most likely you will have a day off
Day Four: You will be going to traditions.
Day Five: If you didn't go to traditions, you ill go then. Depending on your role role you may start training.
Day Six and so on: training will start at least for everybody or you may have a few more days off before you train, but you will start training at least by day 8
Day One: Everyone will go to check-in at their complex they will be living at. If you live off-site, you will check in at Patterson Court. Next you will have casting. Some may not have it this day and will have it the next. Instead Some may have a housing meeting. If you have the role of a life guard, attractions or a transportation cast member you will have a drug test. More detail in my check-in blog.
Day Two: If you didn't have casting or your housing meeting, you will likely have it this day.
Day Three: Most likely you will have a day off
Day Four: You will be going to traditions.
Day Five: If you didn't go to traditions, you ill go then. Depending on your role role you may start training.
Day Six and so on: training will start at least for everybody or you may have a few more days off before you train, but you will start training at least by day 8
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Disney College Program: Traditions and training
Everyone in the Disney College Program has to go through Traditions, which is the orientation overview to the Walt Disney Company, specifically Walt Disney World. You'll have orientation pertaining to your role later, and then orientation at your location, followed by actual role training.
Your traditions will be scheduled a few days after you check in. Your traditions will be dived into groups by last name and you will receive a sheet before you check in letting you know if you will go in the morning or the afternoon. If you go to traditions in the afternoon it is usually longer then the one in the morning.
You must dress in business clothes for Traditions, Park orientation, and any training done at Disney University.
What will Traditions entail?
Just like when you went to casting you are REQUIRED NOT TO TAKE TRANSTAR. Disney will provide coach buses to get you to traditions.
Your day begins on the bus ride to Disney University, where your Traditions "class" takes place.
Once there you will be divided into more groups and will make sure your name and school is spelled correctly for your name tag. You will not be able to put your city on it at this point. If you would like, you have to do this at costuming once you start training at your location.
At traditions you will learn some of Disney's business success secrets, their special "language," the Four Keys, creating magical moments and interacting with Guests, and a look back at Walt's life.
There will also be many videos of Guests explaining how Cast Members made their vacation extra magical, and how the Cast Members responded to the Guests' letters. There were videos of children being told they were going to Walt Disney World and their reactions to the news.
During traditions you will learn about the Four Keys. What are the Four Keys? These are Safety, Courtesy, Show, and Efficiency. These are integral to success at any branch of the Walt Disney Company. And you will never stop hearing about them while on your Disney journey -- they are that important! This doesn't hurt to mention these in your interview.
After awhile you will take a special trip to the Magic Kingdom to see the Four Keys in action. After you return they will talk a bit more of what you saw in the Four Keys and then a special guest will come in. I don't want to spoil anything so that all I will say after you return. There is also some other special surprises during the class.
After you are done with traditions you are able to play in the Parks!!!!
What will Training entail?
Everyone's training is going to be different, so I will give you the basic run down. Everyone will have a few classes at Disney University, where you will learn about your role and do computer training.
Then you will have a Welcome to orientation at your park or resort you are working at. The Same will be for Disney Springs and the ESPN Sports Complex. After the orientation you will start your on the job training. This is going to vary by role, so I am not going to get into this much. You will also be getting your costumes at this point in your training.
Your traditions will be scheduled a few days after you check in. Your traditions will be dived into groups by last name and you will receive a sheet before you check in letting you know if you will go in the morning or the afternoon. If you go to traditions in the afternoon it is usually longer then the one in the morning.
You must dress in business clothes for Traditions, Park orientation, and any training done at Disney University.
What will Traditions entail?
Just like when you went to casting you are REQUIRED NOT TO TAKE TRANSTAR. Disney will provide coach buses to get you to traditions.
Your day begins on the bus ride to Disney University, where your Traditions "class" takes place.
Once there you will be divided into more groups and will make sure your name and school is spelled correctly for your name tag. You will not be able to put your city on it at this point. If you would like, you have to do this at costuming once you start training at your location.
At traditions you will learn some of Disney's business success secrets, their special "language," the Four Keys, creating magical moments and interacting with Guests, and a look back at Walt's life.
There will also be many videos of Guests explaining how Cast Members made their vacation extra magical, and how the Cast Members responded to the Guests' letters. There were videos of children being told they were going to Walt Disney World and their reactions to the news.
During traditions you will learn about the Four Keys. What are the Four Keys? These are Safety, Courtesy, Show, and Efficiency. These are integral to success at any branch of the Walt Disney Company. And you will never stop hearing about them while on your Disney journey -- they are that important! This doesn't hurt to mention these in your interview.
After awhile you will take a special trip to the Magic Kingdom to see the Four Keys in action. After you return they will talk a bit more of what you saw in the Four Keys and then a special guest will come in. I don't want to spoil anything so that all I will say after you return. There is also some other special surprises during the class.
After you are done with traditions you are able to play in the Parks!!!!
What will Training entail?
Everyone's training is going to be different, so I will give you the basic run down. Everyone will have a few classes at Disney University, where you will learn about your role and do computer training.
Then you will have a Welcome to orientation at your park or resort you are working at. The Same will be for Disney Springs and the ESPN Sports Complex. After the orientation you will start your on the job training. This is going to vary by role, so I am not going to get into this much. You will also be getting your costumes at this point in your training.
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