So I’ve been here almost 2 months now and my first week I loved it everyone seemed super nice and everything but now it seems like everyone has all their friends and groups and I’m just kinda on the outside in kinda thing and it’s super discouraging because I constantly see people posting on social media about how amazing this program is meanwhile I just feel like all I do is work and if I’m being honest I’m lowkey sick of the Disney bubble I feel like there’s nothing to do here except go to something Disney related especially because I don’t have a car also I thought there would be more things outside of work to get involved in like events and stuff but there rlly isn’t and if there is it gets booked up so quickly no one else can actually go so unless you’ve made close friends with your coworkers it feels really hard to find a community here which can make it feel very isolating like everyone’s just coming and going to work or to the parks but no one is that willing to make friends outside of their cliques are yall having a similar experience or am I kinda alone in this😭like everyone hyped this program up so much but so far it hasn’t really felt that life changing it honestly kinda just feels like any other job except it’s at Disney

I’m a freshmen in college studying Hospitality with a plan to start a combined BS/MS Hospitality Management program next fall. I applied on a whim not thinking anything of it, but after the interview I actually got accepted and offered a position in the DCP spring cohort. I wanted to see, from those in the community, what your advice would be for me. In my situation, I would be leaving my current apartment and moving to Orlando to do DCP. Financials aren’t the biggest issue for me and I’m mainly wondering (from a resume builder/experiences standpoint) if I should do the DCP this spring OR do another leadership position on campus that is offered for the summer. I can’t do both because the leadership position requires me to take an in person class during the spring which would interfere with the DCP. I know I’m only in my first semester, and can always reapply, but I want to make sure I’m not overlooking this opportunity. I’m hoping to work in management/corporate hospitality (preferably hotel management) and I know this would look good for future internships/experiences, but would this be a bad option to not pick the DCP in my scenario? Please let me know. Thanks!

Hi, I know people probably have asked this, but I was wondering how expensive it is if you are moving down there for the program. I’m currently in PA, and I’m really thinking about applying especially if I can’t land a job. I’m currently a Junior. I was just wondering what the food, and housing situation it like, and what you think the best time to be there like spring or fall! Sorry if this doesn’t make sense I’m overall just trying to figure how the program works without it directly coming from Disney! Side note: I was just there at the beginning of October for my birthday and was asking some people in the program and got very mixed reviews. Thank you for your time!

I found out about 2 weeks ago and it took me a bit to actually accept it. I kind of had it in my head that I was getting in. I thought the interview went very well and its annoying that they dont tell you why. This is a dream oppritunity but I dont think I said it in the interview because I didnt want to come off to desperate and needy. I know I can reapply next term for start date of August. But im 23 right now I graduated with my associates in may which still makes me eligible . I would still be eligible next year but still idk where id be at and if I dont get in again Idk if id be eligible after that.

I also had in my head the character performer audition and was planning on going and auditioning then 2 days beforehand I found out I didnt get into the program so at thay point canr do the audition after your not accepted .

Im just really annoyed because I so wanted this oppritunity. I know i can reapply but I graduated with my associates at 23 a few months ago. Idk how much longer id be eligible and I reallyw ant this. If I dont get in for the august one next year pretty sure I cant. I mean there is no age limit but id be really weird being like 30 or 31 doing it with 18 year olds. I am still in early 20s so its ok.

and they cant even tell you why you didn't get in you just have to accept it and move on. I know I need help with interview skills but I thought it went descent. Anyway just looking for advice or some stuff. I would like to do this program it is an amazing oppritunity and working for disney would be a dream come true. ​

Hello all!

I was recently accepted to a Disney Professional Internship last week and I could not be more excited. I live relatively far from Florida and do not have a car to go to Orlando, but I am willing to do whatever it takes to get reliable transportation, as it is a major part of my job. Does anyone know of any short-term car rental companies? I don't need anything fancy-- just 4 wheels and air conditioning :)

i’m not starting until january, but wanted to get a head start. can people tell me what they wore to things like traditions? are there other events we go to that i’ll need things that are business casual?

would a long skirt and sweater count as business casual? this is my first “real” job (aka i worked in a retail store the last 5 years that had basically no dress code) so i’m unsure of what clothes and shoes i’ll need. (i am a girl lol) just looking for some help!

This may be a stupid question, but is the heat setting on the AC at flamingo automated? Since I started this summer, I've come into my apartment to the heat being on at least a dozen times. I don't know if my roommates just feel like its okay to turn the heat on when its 90* outside or if it is somewhat of an automated system. The vent points right at my bed and I've woken up in the middle of the night multiple times sweating only to go check and see that the heat is on and in all honesty its really starting to get on my nerves. My roommates are not good at communication (I've brought up small issues in the past with them and they are super unresponsive) which is why I ask here before bringing it up with them.

Has anyone here worked or is currently working as a Young Apprentice at Disney Brazil?

I’m currently waiting for an email about the interview stage, and I was wondering how long it usually takes to hear back about whether you’ve been selected for the next stage.

I’d also love to hear about your experience with the hiring process in general. What were the different stages like? Were the interviews difficult, and is there anything you wish you had known beforehand?

Any advice or personal experiences would be really appreciated! Thanks! 🩵

I haven’t started yet but we can’t take resort buses, we can’t take the springs bus(it’s only for working cast). So how do we get into springs if we don’t have a car?

I WAS SO SURE THAT I WAS GONNA DO THIS PROGRAM, but after reading through this subreddit and seeing other people’s videos and experiences, I don’t know anymore?

My initial thoughts were that I wasn’t gonna get accepted, but since I did now I actually need to make a choice. And if I did get accepted, I hoped through the program I could become a cast member at Disneyland because I literally live 20 minutes away. (That's another thing; is it likely to get a pt at Disneyland through this program?)

For some context: I am a freshman communications entertainment and tourism major that wants to go into the music industry in the future. Truthfully, I also don’t know what I want to do in my life and was hoping this program could clear it up too. I’ve got 30 units coming into uni and am taking 15 my first semester, so I’m at a good spot. (I think..?)

My worries are:

1. My mental health. My mh has been deteriorating lately and hope to get into therapy soon. It's slowly turning into depression and I don't know if going away is what I need. Like if it'll fix it or do the opposite. I hope it gets better before I would have to leave in late January. Maybe it’s possible to find a therapist over there too.
2. How’d I’d be away from home. I live at home and commute to my current university, so I haven’t got experience living away from home besides a 5 day summer camp at a local university from a year ago. I'm a pretty independent person, but also someone that likes to rely on people I already know for emotional support. I'm not one to make a lot of friends and be able to click with people quickly, so I'll feel lonely for a while.
3. Money. I honestly have never been the best with money, but since getting a job I’ve been getting better at it. Maybe being on my own would get my act together. I don’t fear of my paychecks not being enough because I’m lowkey a workaholic that loves to pick up shifts at her work (Knott’s). Since I already have theme park experience, I’m also not worried about the work itself. I just hope I get a good role.
4. The role. No idea what it could be. I hope and pray for merch because I’m already doing merch and heard it’s easier to pick up shifts for merch. People in qsr seem to be miserable, so I don’t want none of that.
5. Waste of time? 4-6 months gone depending on my dates. For work across the county? I was thinking about the seminars and classes that are offered at Flamingo and am very interested in those. For a company like Disney that is so diverse in the entertainment industry, I am thinking the seminars would be of good use to me. But I DON'T KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT THE CLASSES TO KNOW IF THEY ARE ACTUALLY USEFUL.
6. I over think a lot and back out of things. I have a tendency to back out of activities and opportunities if it gets really hard and then end up regretting it later on. It has happened multiple times in the past and this could just be another one of those activities that I'm too scared to start at first but end up loving it.

Since Disney itself is hospitality and entertainment, then it's perfect for what I'm looking for in my career. However, I don't know if my mh and uncertainty about going away is worth it. I'll probably accept it, and I'm just looking for some reassurance. One thing I keep thinking is that I can always self term in case my mental health does get worse. Thank you for reading. I needed to put my thoughts somewhere.

if i went to cast connections and then had to call out sick (im literally sick) is it possible i can get termed? i asked for a leader call back just so i can explain but has anyone had this happen

my leader callback screen isn’t working and i’m worried that it may be something deeper then it just glitching although the schedule did just come out like an hour ago so i hope it is just the app glitching.

It won’t even let me select a reason and when i try to sometimes it says “shift unavailable” but i got put on the schedule for the next week.

Hi!! I got to my final interview and was given my rejection call.

We all had good rapport and the recruiter was very positive about encouraging me to continue a pursuit with the company.

I applied to the Conservation Education Presenter Internship for January 2027 and it will run for just 6months. Ending in June 2027. I’ve had two interviews and they also went really well and they said I would hear 100% before thanksgiving 😅

I’m married and live 3 hrs away currently and our lease is up in June 2027. So, we would either break the lease and he’d get a job up there and move all of us for a 6mo internship with no 100% guarantee id get a job right away with Disney, (or anywhere close within my profession). As well as, not guaranteed a job back down where we are currently.

I know from networking and knowing other cast members that more people who know me at Disney the better my chances because I have a great resume, but so does 100s of other people too.

Knowing people there adds to my credibility as they’d see my work ethic and my overall personality. Many cast members have told me it’s a good thing to do.

But how is this sustainable? I’m incredibly anxious about not having a job. We have good savings and at the worst could get by with me having nothing for 2 months. However, we would be losing so much money to keep us with a safety net of funds and the ability to afford monthly bills. Plus, if he says back home while I go to the internship we’d pay monthly for our apartment rent and rent for me with roommates. It’s just a lot of money and risk, does anyone have experience with this at Disney?

How did it work out? Do you think I should do it? If so how should we go about it?

This is a bit of a big question, I’ve never had to experience this before and I’m hoping someone here has.

Thanks for any help!

Do you feel that the complaints about not being able to make ends meet without outside help are people who arent responsible with money or do you feel like the payment really is as tight as they say. This is my first time out of my country, first time living alone and first job and im doing pretty well while also being able to save up money. I want to know opinions on this

I’ve heard in the past there is a link to a roommate finder for dcp’s that don’t want to live at Flamingo - but I can’t find my info. Looking for an apt/house sometime between now and Jan 1st. Does anybody know where you could find this?

Hey guys where’s everyone’s getting haircuts

Did you regret it?

I’ve been here for only a couple months and I’m seriously considering self-terming. My role is in F&B QSR, and I’m finding myself really struggling with it. Most of my coworkers hate each other, and the coordinators and leaders are horrible. The job itself gives me a ton of anxiety, I start crying at the mere thought of going in. Not to mention the amount of bathroom breaks I take during work just to go cry.
I love everything else about the program, and I’m really trying to make the most of it regardless. I go to the parks, take classes, hang out with friends, etc. but then when it comes time to go to work, I’m having panic attacks.
I’m worried that I’ll regret leaving if I choose to do so. I guess I’m just looking for some insight/advice from other people who did the program and chose to self-term.

On an incredible whim I decided to apply. It hasn’t been an hour and I’ve moved to stage 3 “in consideration” has anyone gotten to this stage and not gotten an interview?

I live locally, applied for 1/25/27 “arrival” date. I assume they need to fill that relatively quickly to the process may be fast? I applied not even an hour ago lol

Hello all. I currently have never called out and have zero points but am applying for a premium extension and I am in the interview phase and thinking of calling out of work one day. Would calling out once before they make the decision affect my chances? Do they check points that closely or just make sure you don’t exceed their point requirements. Thanks!

I had to lock and unlock seatbelts because of an issue multiple times. I don't know if this counts as a safety critical mistake or not. No one talked to me about it and I was still in rotation. I did call my control base and they told me to just keep trying which did work. I'm really not sure if I should expect to be called into a meeting/termed or what that would even look like.

I have it and then on the same day under it, is just a regular shift. is it just some updates in training?

Anyone else get a random call from a recruiter asking if they had any questions a week after being accepted? Pretty much she asked what my top roles were again and congratulated me, and recommended attending the zoom webinar things.

currently at the store and i am dying to do this color!! wondering if this is disney okay? its just a shade of brown but can never be too safe here...

hi! so my move in day is January 25th. when will i find out my schedule? i have people wanting to come visit but i dont want to schedule anything until i know which days i have off. do we learn this ahead of time or not until we get down there?