WDW college program experiences

[Amy]

Hey all! I figured I would give an update on my life.

So last summer I did another CP (summer alumni) and ended up at Wide World of Sports as Custodial. It was awful but I met 2 awesome friends that made the summer memorable at work and outside of work...then I transferred to Ad/Lib Attractions as a CP and ended up at the ATT Complex (Aladdin, Tiki Room, Treehouse) I was really bummed at first because I really wanted Pirates of the Caribbean (dream job) but I ended up really liking the ATT Complex. It really got me socialable with families, kids, guests a lot because you have a good amount of time to talk while they wait for the next cycle or as they enter the tiki room or the treehouse. It really makes my day seeing how excited the kids get for the Magic Carpets. I can make a kid smile just by smiling & waving at them which really is magical.

So my CP ended in January and I stayed seasonal at ATT from January to Feb 13th when I got a call from casting that I would be hired as a PT CM in my same area (ATT Complex) so now that I was PT, I was able to cross train in other Ad/Lib Attractions. Since I was still trained in Custodial, I was able to pick up Custodial shifts as well as ATT Shifts. I also worked Guest Ops at the Braves Spring Training so I was working 3 different areas in the same week, working like 60 to 70 hours a week as a PT CM. It really make me become a hard worker and now I have no problem extending shifts to work longer hours etc.

On may 2nd (1 year exactly after I left RI in 2010) I got a call that I would be Full TIme as of June 5th and I would be cross training at Pirates of the Caribbean!!!

I've been at Pirates for a few weeks now and I must say it's teaching me how to handle some stressful guest situations when we are down for techinical difficulties or just guest situations in general. Every role I've had so far has taught me something and I am happy

Congratulations!! And now I can finally put your subsonic self together with your face from your facebook self!

[packwingfn]

Yes so right now I usually work 3 pirate shifts & 2 ATT shifts a week. I like the variety. I'm already on the list to cross-train at Haunted Mansion but I may not get cross trained there for another 5 weeks.

[Soarin08]

Hey all! I figured I would give an update on my life.

So last summer I did another CP (summer alumni) and ended up at Wide World of Sports as Custodial. It was awful but I met 2 awesome friends that made the summer memorable at work and outside of work...then I transferred to Ad/Lib Attractions as a CP and ended up at the ATT Complex (Aladdin, Tiki Room, Treehouse) I was really bummed at first because I really wanted Pirates of the Caribbean (dream job) but I ended up really liking the ATT Complex. It really got me socialable with families, kids, guests a lot because you have a good amount of time to talk while they wait for the next cycle or as they enter the tiki room or the treehouse. It really makes my day seeing how excited the kids get for the Magic Carpets. I can make a kid smile just by smiling & waving at them which really is magical.

So my CP ended in January and I stayed seasonal at ATT from January to Feb 13th when I got a call from casting that I would be hired as a PT CM in my same area (ATT Complex) so now that I was PT, I was able to cross train in other Ad/Lib Attractions. Since I was still trained in Custodial, I was able to pick up Custodial shifts as well as ATT Shifts. I also worked Guest Ops at the Braves Spring Training so I was working 3 different areas in the same week, working like 60 to 70 hours a week as a PT CM. It really make me become a hard worker and now I have no problem extending shifts to work longer hours etc.

On may 2nd (1 year exactly after I left RI in 2010) I got a call that I would be Full TIme as of June 5th and I would be cross training at Pirates of the Caribbean!!!

I've been at Pirates for a few weeks now and I must say it's teaching me how to handle some stressful guest situations when we are down for techinical difficulties or just guest situations in general. Every role I've had so far has taught me something and I am happy

My roommate this last CP (winter 2011) worked ATT! Did you know a Cherika at Aladdin? She was one of my roomies and was lovely!

[packwingfn]

Yes i know Cherika!!! She was so nice!

[Soarin08]

Yes i know Cherika!!! She was so nice!

Agreed, one of the best roommates I've had... and I've had a lot, both CP roomies and regular college.

Debating another CP or not... because I might be moving down in January and putting my seasonal job to use and going part-time... ack! Decisions.

[Amy]

Yes i know Cherika!!! She was so nice!

Agreed, one of the best roommates I've had... and I've had a lot, both CP roomies and regular college.

Debating another CP or not... because I might be moving down in January and putting my seasonal job to use and going part-time... ack! Decisions.

But you are going to continue your studies right? You really should finish your degree no matter what type of employment you have at Disney ~ CP or part-time!

[Soarin08]

Yes i know Cherika!!! She was so nice!

Agreed, one of the best roommates I've had... and I've had a lot, both CP roomies and regular college.

Debating another CP or not... because I might be moving down in January and putting my seasonal job to use and going part-time... ack! Decisions.

But you are going to continue your studies right? You really should finish your degree no matter what type of employment you have at Disney ~ CP or part-time!

Oh of course I am! I'm planning to graduate from here at BYU Idaho with an associate's in December, then transfer it down to UCF and get my bachelor's in marketing from there. I'd work part-time at WDW just to have money while in school.

[Amy]

Oh of course I am! I'm planning to graduate from here at BYU Idaho with an associate's in December, then transfer it down to UCF and get my bachelor's in marketing from there. I'd work part-time at WDW just to have money while in school.

Good job! Smart thinking ahead to the future

[Soarin08]

Oh of course I am! I'm planning to graduate from here at BYU Idaho with an associate's in December, then transfer it down to UCF and get my bachelor's in marketing from there. I'd work part-time at WDW just to have money while in school.

Good job! Smart thinking ahead to the future

It was actually my mom's idea... I can't believe she thought this one up but then again, she surprises me at times.

[masterj345]

this thread is awesome, cool to hear all these experiences

[rphillips14]

I'm such a Disney dork....I really enjoyed reading about taking the trash out at the Magic Kingdom!!

[mindflipper]

Oh of course I am! I'm planning to graduate from here at BYU Idaho with an associate's in December, then transfer it down to UCF and get my bachelor's in marketing from there. I'd work part-time at WDW just to have money while in school.

So if there is a chance for a Subsonic Mayhem Marauders meet up in January 2011 - you will be in Orlando during that time?

[Soarin08]

Oh of course I am! I'm planning to graduate from here at BYU Idaho with an associate's in December, then transfer it down to UCF and get my bachelor's in marketing from there. I'd work part-time at WDW just to have money while in school.

So if there is a chance for a Subsonic Mayhem Marauders meet up in January 2011 - you will be in Orlando during that time?

If it's after the 9th, then yes! That's when classes at UCF start. If all goes to plan with EVERY detail of this, I'm moving down the week after Christmas.

[masterj345]

i know some people who were monorail operators with the dcp. they had a blast!

[Soarin08]

i know some people who were monorail operators with the dcp. they had a blast!

Same here. Good friend of mine in 2009 was a driver on his CP. And then again, I also knew the driver who was killed in 2009, so I have great admiration for anyone associated with the monorails.