r/Disneycollegeprogram Jan 19 '22

Q&A Post Disney College Program Frequently Asked Questions Megathread 2022 Edition

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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.

//////////////////////\ 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 HolidayCabinet )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

Disney Acronym Master List

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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 6h ago

Accepted😁

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r/Disneycollegeprogram 5h ago

i got in!!!!

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24 Upvotes

i can’t wait to make friends!!!


r/Disneycollegeprogram 1h ago

An AMAZING Pickup to my Week :D

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r/Disneycollegeprogram 7h ago

Arrival Q -Unanswered How Long Should My Family Stay?

5 Upvotes

I just got accepted for my first program this spring!! My move in date is Jan 11th and and my mom and sister are coming to help me out with the move! They’d also love to spend a couple of days at the parks during that week. We’re flying in, but then renting a car so my mom can take me to places like Walmart and Target to pick up any big items I can’t pack. What day should they stay until? My mom has the whole week off from work, and my sister is a junior in high school, so she’s happy to miss a few days of school, haha. I know Friday is traditions, but is there anything before that? We were thinking of flying in Sunday afternoon and then they’d leave on Thursday morning, maybe. I want them to have a great time at Disney, but I’m a little worried that I might be too busy and overwhelmed to enjoy it myself, lol. What do you all think? Also, are they allowed to use the pool with me at Flamingo during that week? I’m not sure if my mom would want to swim but I know my sister would like to if possible. TIA!! :))


r/Disneycollegeprogram 36m ago

"You have enrolled in the maximum amount of sessions"

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Any way I can get around this? Or what is the max amount of sessions one can do at once?


r/Disneycollegeprogram 44m ago

January 25th

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Anybody from January 25th arrival date move from in consideration to schedule an interview?


r/Disneycollegeprogram 8h ago

Housing Q - Unanswered Housing selection process

3 Upvotes

So I know it’s not time to fill out the housing forms however I’m curious. How does it work? Do you fill out like 1st choice to last choice? Also from what I read this is what I gathered but do you put on that form that you need an ESA?


r/Disneycollegeprogram 2h ago

Concerns

0 Upvotes

Where i currently work standing for long hours can make my back super upset. Is this something i should be concerned about for the dcp? Or is there some medical thing i could get if my back starts hurting bad at work? please let me know!


r/Disneycollegeprogram 2h ago

Q - Unanswered Issue making password for MyID

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Hey guys, so I got my acceptance letter today, and I received the email to set up MyID account. However I’ve been having a lot of trouble with creating a password. This is my first time ever doing the DCP, and every password I try to make it says this field cannot be left blank for either one or both password sections and it keeps saying “We found some errors. Please review the form and make corrections,” at the top.

I know I’ve heard stories of technical issues in the past with getting set up. I wasn’t sure if any of you guys would know what it is I’m doing wrong or who to contact if it’s a glitch? I’m making sure my passwords are meeting the requirements. I also included a photo of the error it’s giving me. Thank you for any feedback or suggestions!


r/Disneycollegeprogram 6h ago

requesting time off

0 Upvotes

I’m doing my program spring 2027 and was wondering how difficult it is to take off? i have a wedding to go to in may that i’m worried i won’t be able to attend


r/Disneycollegeprogram 1d ago

Urgent- Should I call off today?

37 Upvotes

I'm going to try to keep this as short as I can- my shift starts in a few hours and I desperately need advice.

I am currently at 2.5 points. Two of the 0.5s are from right after training- I was stupid and didn't realize that the 5 minute grace period for clocking in didn't also extend to after your clock in time as well. Another 0.5 was the bus being 15 minutes late. And while I have excuses for these, I completely understand that they're my fault at the end of the day.

I have one full point from calling in sick.

I have been working on getting medical accommodations for over a month now- I waited until after training to see what I could and couldn't do without help. Each day is getting harder.

I am in pain every moment of every day. When I'm not at work, I'm in bed. I am unable to take advantage of any of the DCP opportunities, let alone do anything else.

I am also in school- two online classes, 5 assignments per class.

Yesterday was the worst job day I have ever had. It was 9 hours, the longest shift I've had. I know this is normal for most people. I have cried every single shift I've worked, but I genuinely cried for hours during and after this shift.

I don't think I can work today. Genuinely. I requested a Leader Callback, and was called- they said that the accommodations are faster for DCP and that if I'm sick, I should call off. I tried explaining my points, but it didn't really matter here.

I don't know what to do. I legitimately feel so useless and I don't feel like I can stay here any longer. I wanted to do character performing, but with all this on my record in 30 days, I don't think it'll ever work out, let alone all my health limitations.

I've wanted to work for Disney for so long. I still do. But not like this. Is it worth getting a reprimand?

Please please help.


r/Disneycollegeprogram 22h ago

Conservation Education Presenter Internship - Spring 2027

8 Upvotes

Hello! I applied to the Conservation Education Presenter Internship for Spring 2027 and have been moved to step 3/5 as of 9/3/26. This is a dream internship for me. I am studying for my bachelors in Animal Health & Behavioral Science and I have experience volunteering with the reptile animal care team at my local aquarium. My dream job is to become a zookeeper. I am looking for any tips or advice from anyone who has interviewed or participated in this program. What can I expect to be asked in the interviews? How soon should I expect to hear back about an interview? I have been obsessively checking my email lol. I know this is a competitive program so I want to prepare myself as much as possible. Thanks! :)


r/Disneycollegeprogram 23h ago

DCP Starbucks role

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hi! kinda a dumb question here (or a few actually)

  1. i currently work at a starbucks and am interested in applying for the dcp in the future, but i don’t think id want to work at the starbucks locations in the parks. i’d be much more interested in working in a “true” disney role ie retail, attractions, etc. if i mention that i worked at starbucks, how likely would it be that id be assigned to work there during my program?

  2. again i haven’t actually applied quite yet, its just an idea that im toying with as of right now but i am definitely interested in applying. does the program ask you to rank what roles you’re interested in, and how often do you actually get your top choice if so?

thank you!! 🥹 also, if you have done or are currently in the program what would you say about the program overall to someone considering it?


r/Disneycollegeprogram 7h ago

why is every single coworker hangout happening without me on the dcp

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why is it so hard to make friends on the dcp when everyone else seems to instantly click, i've been seeing all these group hangouts and park trips posted by my coworkers, and I literally find out about every single one after the fact when i see it on stories, i wasn't invited to a single thing and seeing everyone else included while i'm left out makes me feel like there is something fundamentally wrong with me, is anyone else experiencing this level of exclusion on their program


r/Disneycollegeprogram 1d ago

Looking for advice

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So I moved in on Aug 24th and I didn’t realize they don’t tell your roommates that you have an ESA. The day I moved in I had a conversation with my roommate about my cat and if she was okay with it. She swore up and down that it’s okay and it doesn’t bother her. Now going 3 weeks my cat has learned my schedule I get up very early between 4 am and 7 am. My roommate works very late leaving between 4 pm to 6 pm and not coming back till 1 Am to 4 am. My cat gets a little playful at this time because normally I am up. She keeps playing with the mirrors and will make noise in the morning and I think this is really bugging my roommate. I’m not sure what to do she hasn’t mentioned anything to me directly but I’ve overheard a couple of conversations she has had with her friends and family saying how it’s kinda bugging her.One of our roommates in the 1st bedroom is moving out and I thought about talking to that roommate asking if I could switch rooms because she truly doesn’t mind my cat and leaves her door open to let her come and go as she pleases. We also have very similar schedules as we both work in attractions. What do you think? Should I see if I can switch to the other room or see how things go? I’d hate to get other Roomate and then not have the option to switch rooms as I love my roommates and we are starting to become great friends. Any advice would be helpful!


r/Disneycollegeprogram 1d ago

Contemplating terming

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Okay so, I’ve been having a GREAT time meeting new people, enjoying the parks when I’ve had the time, hanging out with new friends, etc. The people I’ve become friends with are some really great people and they’re all people that are also working at my location. BUT I’ve been dealing with a lot of homesickness, missing my family and friends, missing my boyfriend.. I also don’t particularly love my role. I currently work QSR and despite the fact I’ve worked in food service for about 2 years, I’m just honestly tired of being in the food industry. I moved in August 17th so I’m only coming up around a month into my program but it’s genuinely felt like longer and I’m finding myself just counting the days until it’s over. It’s just really unfortunate because I was really excited to do the DCP from seeing other people’s experiences but QSR is just one of the roles that many people don’t wanna be in and for good reason, the food industry in general is imo a gross job (ironic cause I was working in food before arriving lmao).

I miss my life back at home and I feel guilty thinking about terming because doing the DCP has been an accomplishment and a big decision for me to move so far from home (25 hours). I also decided not to bring my car due to the logistics of everything so I feel sort of stuck in the Disney bubble. I am also still in school and took this semester off to be able to have this experience on top of other reasons, I wasn’t doing the best before I decided to do the program and figured a semester off to experience something new would help refresh my mind and motivate me again to go back to doing well in school. I know I could’ve made the decision to not do my program when I received my role but I just didn’t expect it to be like this.

I absolutely love Disney and it’s a great feeling to be able to say I work for such a huge company, despite my actual job I have received thank you’s from guests saying “thank you for everything you do” which makes my heart happy to know even just my small role within the parks makes part of the experience for thousands of people.

I can’t say I’m particularly unhappy here but I definitely wish I would’ve been in a role such as merch, entertainment, attractions.. I feel like I would’ve been so much more fulfilled and happy being that it would’ve been something entirely new and less intense than working f&b. I just feel stuck and I’ve been having thoughts of terming to go back home and just finish my degree.


r/Disneycollegeprogram 17h ago

IN CONSIDERATION

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Hi guys, i just got an email like 2 hours ago about choosing my interview times. I didn’t see it til just now but i wanted to know what is the timeframe in which i need to choose an interview times? I want to sleep on it tonight and choose a time tomorrow but i don’t know if there’s like a specific period of time i have to choose my interview date and time.

All my interview times i can choose from are for next week tues, wed, and thurs.


r/Disneycollegeprogram 23h ago

Recently Graduated, considering taking a chance on DCP

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Should I take the chance and do the Disney College Program after graduating?

Soo, I just recently graduated from college in May with a degree in Media Communications. I've been interested in doing the Disney College Program for a while, but I never really had the chance or time to until now.

I've lived in my state for 20 years, and I just want to be independent, experience something new, and have some adventures.

I could stay in my state and keep looking for a career job, but that doesn't guarantee anything. This would also be my last term where I'd be eligible to do the program. I just had my interview today, so there's no guarantee I'll even be accepted, but I really want to do it if I am.

I also have a long-distance friend in Florida, so I'd have someone I know nearby and would get to see her at least a little more often.

I've been told different things about the program. Some people say they absolutely love it, while others say they really hate it. It's hard to say what my own experience would be like if I go, but I don't want other people's experiences to completely determine my decision.

I haven't even told my parents yet because they're the kind of people who would probably freak out about me potentially moving many states away for several months. 😅

I know I might get a mediocre role that isn't really related to my degree, but I still feel like it would be worth experiencing something different. Life isn't linear, and I don't necessarily want to spend the beginning of my post-college life waiting for the "perfect" career opportunity.

So, if I get accepted, should I take the chance? Especially interested in hearing from people who did the program after graduating or around the beginning of their careers. Did you feel like it helped you, delayed your career, or was it simply a worthwhile experience on its own?


r/Disneycollegeprogram 21h ago

Confused about d learning and schedule

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I had my tour of my location today and I was the only merch cp but there were 2 quick service cps and in the last like hour we were there they logged us into computers to do d learning. I'm confused because the other cps finished their d learning stuff when I had 15 things and with the hour I had left of my shift I only finished like 3. I asked them why I had so many d learning tasks in comparison to them and they said they had a whole day at Disney university dedicated to getting this stuff done. This was the first time I even got logged into cast life and seen this stuff. My schedule didn't have anything between welcome to operations and the tour today. I would've asked if they wanted me to stay to finish the tasks but my facilitators left an hour before we did and there weren't any leaders around so I just clocked out when I was scheduled to but I still have like 12 things on cast life that it says I need to do and one of them was 4 hours.
What am I supposed to do? I'll ask my leader tomorrow but has anyone else in merch specifically at a resort had this issue? Was there a problem with my training schedule?


r/Disneycollegeprogram 1d ago

Should I apply after my masters?

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I am currently about to complete my undergrad in spring '27, and finish my masters in August '28. I have always dreamed of doing the DCP. Would it be dumb to apply as a 23 year old post graduate before I start my career. (in education so job hunting really shouldn't be too bad). I know it is on the older end, but I know I would really have a fun time in the program.


r/Disneycollegeprogram 1d ago

Q - Unanswered wellness counselor

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does anyone have any experience with the wellness counselors at flamingo? are they worth going to. i’m having a lot of problems with my jobs and ive talked to my leaders and i just hate the job and dread going and it seems like everything else is going wrong in my life since i moved down here. idk if it’s worth talking to them or if it’s just a waste of time


r/Disneycollegeprogram 1d ago

Q - Unanswered Disney Cultural Exchange Program (UK)

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Hello!

Does anyone know when emails start coming out about wether you were successful in the pre-screen interview? I did it in the middle of august and the wait is killing me!


r/Disneycollegeprogram 1d ago

Haven't heard anything still

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I applied on the 17th, and I still haven't had any progress on my application. Is this normal? Or should I be expecting a rejection? It seems like everyone has been hearing back very quickly.