WDW college program experiences

packwingfn · Post by **packwingfn** » Jun Thu 28, 2007 10:56 pm

I plan on going to Universal and Sea World at least once. My roommate wants to buy a season pass but how many times do you think we could go in 4 months especially since hes the one that drives so it's not like I can walk there or take a bus & go alone....

SWHorn · Post by **SWHorn** » Jul Mon 02, 2007 12:22 pm

I can understand wanting to go check it out once (even though I never did). But, personally, I wanted to spend all my free time at Disney. I guess maybe other people aren't as obsessed as I am.

Lion Sleeps Tonight · Post by **Lion Sleeps Tonight** » Jul Mon 02, 2007 1:27 pm

SWHorn wrote:I can understand wanting to go check it out once (even though I never did). But, personally, I wanted to spend all my free time at Disney. I guess maybe other people aren't as obsessed as I am.

I totally understand! There is so much to do at Disney, I really didn't have the time to go anywhere else. I didn't have a car, and most of my friends had different schedules, so it was difficult to organize any one trip. You would think working and living there for 4-5 months, you'd have done everything!

What I should have done, was spend time with my roommates from the get-go, before all the training and actual work begins. It's that time where everyone should have free time.

packwingfn · Post by **packwingfn** » Jul Mon 02, 2007 10:50 pm

Yeah thats what it seems like from what I've gathered from all the people who I've been talking too down there now. The first few days are the best but between different work schedules, it's very hard to see everyone once everyone starts working.

I'll still find time to visit Universal at least once, Of all the time I've been to Florida, I have never stepped on Universal territory so I just have to do it.

Sea World is a maybe but Universal is a definite.

sandicinderelli · Post by **sandicinderelli** » Jul Wed 04, 2007 11:41 pm

JWG wrote:
sandicinderelli wrote:Take advantage of the beach trips and trips to other parks that the Disney College Program puts together. There were one or two beach trips, but I didn't take initiative and go to them. I did however go to Busch Gardens, and it turned out great. Check those e-newsletters that the College Program sends you, too. They give out a lot of information.
Let me get this straight... you intern at WDW, get paid to work at WDW and they send you to Busch Gardens for entertainment and fun? Isn't that a bit messed up?!

No, it's great!!

I think that it's wonderful to have experiences outside of Disney. We had a blast! Although Busch Gardens is a competitor, they are not at the same level as Disney World and Universal, so I think they formed some sort of partnership to show people what the area has to offer. What would probably be messed up is if they sponsored a trip to Universal.

packwingfn · Post by **packwingfn** » Jul Fri 13, 2007 1:52 pm

30 days and counting! Man does time fly or what

I've made a list of other things I want to do while down there:

I want to explore and do different things down there. Things I never imagined myself doing before. I want to go parasailing, learn how to surf at Typhoon Lagoon, Waterski, and just now I signed up to walk the Tower of Terror's 13th Anniversary event that happens at night time on the 27th of October.

Lion Sleeps Tonight · Post by **Lion Sleeps Tonight** » Jul Mon 16, 2007 2:51 pm

packwingfn wrote:30 days and counting! Man does time fly or what

I've made a list of other things I want to do while down there:

I want to explore and do different things down there. Things I never imagined myself doing before. I want to go parasailing, learn how to surf at Typhoon Lagoon, Waterski, and just now I signed up to walk the Tower of Terror's 13th Anniversary event that happens at night time on the 27th of October.

Wow! How exciting for you! Time does go by really fast. I hope you keep us posted.

I'll be sure to come and visit you at your job.

I want to do the ToT thing! That sounds like fun.

SWHorn · Post by **SWHorn** » Jul Tue 17, 2007 11:46 am

Lion Sleeps Tonight wrote:
packwingfn wrote:30 days and counting! Man does time fly or what

I've made a list of other things I want to do while down there:

I want to explore and do different things down there. Things I never imagined myself doing before. I want to go parasailing, learn how to surf at Typhoon Lagoon, Waterski, and just now I signed up to walk the Tower of Terror's 13th Anniversary event that happens at night time on the 27th of October.
Wow! How exciting for you! Time does go by really fast. I hope you keep us posted.

I'll be sure to come and visit you at your job.

I want to do the ToT thing! That sounds like fun.

What is entailed in the ToT event? That sounds cool.

packwingfn · Post by **packwingfn** » Jul Thu 19, 2007 10:34 pm

When are you visiting Lion? I'll have to mark it down on the calendar because you are the reason why I'm doing this program. I will try my best to keep you updated, I just hope I have some good stories to talk about like you did.

Heres more info on the ToT event:

We invite you if you dare to join us on October 27, 2007 for a running event that lies beyond the fifth dimension, beyond the deepest darkest corner of the imagination. Disney Sports is pleased to introduce The Twilight Zone Tower of Terrorâ„¢ 13K, which is the first night race in the Endurance Series at WALT DISNEY WORLDÂ® Resort. This race is a part of the celebration of the 13th Anniversary of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terrorâ„¢ attraction.

Entry Fees for this event include an exclusive race party which will last from 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The party will include a live band. The following attractions will be open for the party: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terrorâ„¢, Rock 'n' Roller CoasterÂ® starring AEROSMITH, and The Great Movie Ride. You can buy additional party tickets for your friends and family. If your friends and family want to watch the race, they must buy a party ticket. Everyone will need a party ticket to enter Disney-MGM Studios from 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. There will be no spectator viewing available outside of Disney-MGM Studios.

13K: $65.00
6.5K: $40.00
Additional Party Tickets: $25.00

Registration Fees Include:

Glow in the dark race shirts
Access to the post-event party

All finishers will receive

Commemorative The Twilight Zone Tower of Terrorâ„¢ 6.5 K and 13K Finisher Medal

Commemorative Twilight Zone Tower of Terrorâ„¢ 13K Pins
Don't miss out on the opportunity to purchase the commemorative Twilight Zone Tower of Terrorâ„¢ 13K Pin. These pins are only available for purchase via this website, they will not be available at the race or in stores. Pins are $8.95 and are a great collector's item for anyone who is participating in this race.

Lion Sleeps Tonight · Post by **Lion Sleeps Tonight** » Jul Mon 23, 2007 12:41 am

packwingfn wrote:When are you visiting Lion? I'll have to mark it down on the calendar because you are the reason why I'm doing this program. I will try my best to keep you updated, I just hope I have some good stories to talk about like you did.

Heres more info on the ToT event:

We invite you if you dare to join us on October 27, 2007 for a running event that lies beyond the fifth dimension, beyond the deepest darkest corner of the imagination. Disney Sports is pleased to introduce The Twilight Zone Tower of Terrorâ„¢ 13K, which is the first night race in the Endurance Series at WALT DISNEY WORLDÂ® Resort. This race is a part of the celebration of the 13th Anniversary of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terrorâ„¢ attraction.

Entry Fees for this event include an exclusive race party which will last from 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The party will include a live band. The following attractions will be open for the party: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terrorâ„¢, Rock 'n' Roller CoasterÂ® starring AEROSMITH, and The Great Movie Ride. You can buy additional party tickets for your friends and family. If your friends and family want to watch the race, they must buy a party ticket. Everyone will need a party ticket to enter Disney-MGM Studios from 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. There will be no spectator viewing available outside of Disney-MGM Studios.

13K: $65.00
6.5K: $40.00
Additional Party Tickets: $25.00

Registration Fees Include:

Glow in the dark race shirts
Access to the post-event party

All finishers will receive

Commemorative The Twilight Zone Tower of Terrorâ„¢ 6.5 K and 13K Finisher Medal

Commemorative Twilight Zone Tower of Terrorâ„¢ 13K Pins
Don't miss out on the opportunity to purchase the commemorative Twilight Zone Tower of Terrorâ„¢ 13K Pin. These pins are only available for purchase via this website, they will not be available at the race or in stores. Pins are $8.95 and are a great collector's item for anyone who is participating in this race.

I'll pass on the race. Running isn't my thing, lol.

Let's see, I'm not totally sure when I'll be going, but sometime in the fall. I'll be sure to let you know more when I know more.

I'm sure you'll have some pretty crazy stories to tell us. It's inevitable for custodial due to the high interaction with guests.

packwingfn · Post by **packwingfn** » Jul Mon 23, 2007 9:33 am

Let me remind you once again, that I am NOT running, I will be walking. I haven't ran a race since high school.

packwingfn · Post by **packwingfn** » Jul Fri 27, 2007 10:33 pm

So in order to hype myself even more, I have watched every single Disney Animated Film in order and now I'm watching the Pixar Movies in order. I want to know every character in every movie so I will have all this Disney Knowledge currently in my head when I'm down there.

Yes I'm the biggest dork you will know.

Lion Sleeps Tonight · Post by **Lion Sleeps Tonight** » Jul Fri 27, 2007 11:16 pm

packwingfn wrote:So in order to hype myself even more, I have watched every single Disney Animated Film in order and now I'm watching the Pixar Movies in order. I want to know every character in every movie so I will have all this Disney Knowledge currently in my head when I'm down there.

Yes I'm the biggest dork you will know.

Don't be ashamed of your Disney-love. At least you will be in the right spirit. Some CPs who do the program don't even know anything about Disney. Tis a shame.

How long is your program?

packwingfn · Post by **packwingfn** » Jul Sun 29, 2007 9:58 am

August 13th til January 4th.

SWHorn · Post by **SWHorn** » Jul Mon 30, 2007 1:06 pm

Lion Sleeps Tonight wrote:
packwingfn wrote:So in order to hype myself even more, I have watched every single Disney Animated Film in order and now I'm watching the Pixar Movies in order. I want to know every character in every movie so I will have all this Disney Knowledge currently in my head when I'm down there.

Yes I'm the biggest dork you will know.
Don't be ashamed of your Disney-love. At least you will be in the right spirit. Some CPs who do the program don't even know anything about Disney. Tis a shame.

How long is your program?

It really is a shame. I worked with so many people who didn't know a thing about Disney. One time, a guest asked one of my fellow cast members something about a room with tiki birds in it. The cast member told them that there wasn't anything like that at the Magic Kingdom.

I set him straight, but still...it's sad.

So, yeah, your love and appreciation for all things Disney is nothing to be ashamed of!