WDW college program experiences

texaspitfire · Post by **texaspitfire** » Oct Mon 22, 2007 11:49 am

I've always wanted to do the college program, but I don't think it would help my major at all (History). Is there anything I could do?

yodiwan1 · Post by **yodiwan1** » Oct Mon 22, 2007 12:04 pm

if u really want to do it see if u can change your major for a semester..im in education, but when i went i changed my major to tourism.

coasterphil · Post by **coasterphil** » Oct Mon 22, 2007 1:39 pm

texaspitfire wrote:I've always wanted to do the college program, but I don't think it would help my major at all (History). Is there anything I could do?

It really doesn't have to have anything to do with your major, so don't worry. A front line position at WDW isn't training for much of anything, it's just an experience.

texaspitfire · Post by **texaspitfire** » Oct Mon 22, 2007 2:47 pm

I'd love to work any attraction in WDW...What semester do you recommend going? I'm a first semester freshman at Baylor in Texas and i'm 90% sure they accept WDW for the college program...

Lion Sleeps Tonight · Post by **Lion Sleeps Tonight** » Oct Mon 22, 2007 3:51 pm

Hmm. Any semester can get pretty busy. I did mine in the Spring, and left just about as it got really busy. But then there are always conventions and extra magic hours.

On your application and in your interview you can request attractions- it's always available.

The program didn't help my major at all. In fact, I did it to get away from school.

yodiwan1 · Post by **yodiwan1** » Oct Mon 22, 2007 5:39 pm

even though you request what u want u may get something else, and once they offer you a position u can't ask for another. Its take it or leave it. That was my onlu problem, i got stuck in custodial.

Lion Sleeps Tonight · Post by **Lion Sleeps Tonight** » Oct Mon 22, 2007 7:19 pm

yodiwan1 wrote:even though you request what u want u may get something else, and once they offer you a position u can't ask for another. Its take it or leave it. That was my onlu problem, i got stuck in custodial.

That's true, unless you extend the program or are there for at least 6 months. My roommate was able to change her position during registration- not sure what she had to go through for that, though.

yodiwan1 · Post by **yodiwan1** » Oct Tue 23, 2007 12:17 am

i was going to be a character on teh cruise line, but i was there during 9/11 and they weren't hiring more when i left....bit cut backs then.

disneydan80 · Post by **disneydan80** » Oct Tue 23, 2007 10:16 am

I worked as a custodian in the Sunset Blvd. area of MGM/DHS and one of the coolest things we got to do one was ride Rock N Roller Coaster with the lights on. It's a lot smaller ride and show building than you would think riding it with the lights off.
Dan

packwingfn · Post by **packwingfn** » Oct Wed 24, 2007 11:27 am

I went to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party last night for the first time. Hallowishes and the Parade were good. It was awesome seeing the villians out and being able to take a picture with them. My favorite picture was with Frollo from Hunchback of Notre Dame since I've never seen him in the parks!

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I was a geek, it was something cheap that I could afford!

The Queen of Hearts loved me because I said "Your Majesty" and bowed down to her:

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Even the Mad Hatter was out!

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And finally, I ran into all my Custodial Friends who I work with at EPCOT:

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yodiwan1 · Post by **yodiwan1** » Oct Wed 24, 2007 12:05 pm

great pics, when i was there i had my pic taken with one of the gargoyles from the old cartoon!!!

packwingfn · Post by **packwingfn** » Oct Wed 24, 2007 12:39 pm

To answer some of your questions:

If you work Fall Program: It's busy from August to Labor Day then it dies down ALOT from Labor day to Early October (Best time to visit the parks). If you work in EPCOT, it is busy from the start of Food & Wine to the end of Food & Wine. But even the other parks have been busy especially for the Columbus Day Weekend and the Halloween Parties.

And my major is Computer Information Systems. It doesn't really matter what major you are, only for Professional Internships does it really matter. In the College Program, you are bascially working a part time job while taking a class (or not taking a class like me) while living down here with roommates.

Disney west · Post by **Disney west** » Oct Wed 24, 2007 9:19 pm

Thank you for the updates and the cool pictures.

Bill

DisBeamer · Post by **DisBeamer** » Oct Wed 24, 2007 9:32 pm

Love the Frollo pic! Very cool. I haven't seen him wandering around since the Hunchback show died at MGM.

yodiwan1 · Post by **yodiwan1** » Oct Wed 24, 2007 10:05 pm

ive seen him before outside the giant hat at MGM. That is a great place to see all your favorite characters that aren't seen to often, ive seen hercules, milo form atlantis, the tweedles, and even cruela de ville there!!!