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    New Check-In Procedures for DCP

    You will also find out your work location via email prior to arrival. :)
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    DCP Hotel Discount Usage Question

    Resort discounts are offered year-round. Your CP will need to check the HUB or call (recommended) the cast reservation line to make the reservation. She can do this once she is official after Traditions and first training days. The available discounts/resorts change daily - typically there...
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    College Program Parents Thread...

    Not anymore. They now receive an itinerary about 4-5 days before arrival. It tells them what time to arrive for check in at their complex and also gives them their Casting, Housing and I think Traditions date. They also tell them their work location which is cool.
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    CP guest ticket ?

    Hi! Both current and alumni parent here....The earned park hoppers may absolutely be assigned to family/friends ahead of time and linked to magic bands. If the users are staying at a Disney resort, they may use them to make FP's at 60 days just like everyone else. The CM must be present at...
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    College Program Parents Thread...

    Disney does not provide transportation for the kids. One way to make it easier is to have your DD arrive the day before check-in (recommended as check-in times begin early) and stay the night in a Disney Value Resort. She can then use Disney's Magical Express for a free ride to her resort...
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    College Program Parents Thread...

    Hi! Things have changed since your last experience. There is no parent welcome area whatsoever anymore - it was really nice, but now they have made the process so quick and easy it isn't necessary. Your CP will get an itinerary about 4-5 days out telling them which apartment complex they will...
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    College Program Parents Thread...

    My DD linked with a group did prepare gifts....She personalized the ones she linked with and left 2 others blank in case tgere were 8 girls. My other DD went random and did not do gifts.....no one else in her two apartments did either. Don't over-think. They really don't need much and it's...
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    College Program Parents Thread...

    It is all very confusing but SO worth it! The CP Parent FB group mentioned above is the best resource available imo. I'm on my third program as a mom. I've had one DD go random twice for roomies and one met a group through FB. All worked out great! When your DD gets her DORMS paperwork about...
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    Disney College Program Lifeguard

    You will have a great chance of getting that role if it's your first choice and you speak with interviewer about it. Of course, Disney does what Disney does, so no guarantees! You will have to take their Ellis lifesaving/CPR course no matter what. Disney will also "own" your certification and...
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    The "Disney Look" and other newbie questions!

    I wouldn't worry at all about F/FA choice- plenty of spots for both! In fact, both of my kids checked Fall or Spring only and both got Advantage...they accepted for sure but it was unexpected. It's so hard to wait, I know, but believe me, there are lots of acceptances to come! I don't think...
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    College Program Parents Thread...

    They are guaranteed 30-35 hours per week with apartment rent coming out of each check. People report a huge variety of working hours....from bare minimum to 60+. Our family is experiencing our third go-round now. First DD was QSFB and worked 35-45 hours. Second was Children's Activities and...
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    DCP Family/Friend room and ticket questions

    The discounted room availability changes all the time- often better choices closer to date as people cancel. Always a gamble and better to have a back-up plan. The 10% off tickets must be paid for by her at Company D and will be regular tickets with no blockout dates. My girls have gotten...
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    DCP as MBA student

    Some may have a different opinion, but I don't think it's dumb at all. I've had two girls go through and the experience is SO valuable. My oldest is there for a second time now before beginning her teaching career. No matter the role, it shows commitment and dedication while working for a...
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    When do recruiters call your school to verify that you are a student ?

    It is my understanding that college is not verified until a student is selected for the program.
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    Question about using passes after the College Program ends.

    I do know the answer- one DD completed a year in December and one just started. The CP' s may earn up to a total of 9 one-day hopper passes in a calendar year. They earn three passes (good for one person each) at each of three milestones- 150, 300 and 600 hours worked. Your CP will...
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    Has Anybody Worked in Recreation?

    DD was Recreation and assigned Children's Activities. I think it may be separately from other rec roles now, though. She worked poolside games, movies, campfires and at a childcare drop-off location. LOVED her role but was the only CP at her location.
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    Tours of the campus? How do I plan a visit to learn about the program?

    You can't tour the apartment complexes as they are guarded by super strict security. There are four complexes off of 535 and my kids have lived in all but one. They are furnished and some are in better shape than others, but all I have seen beat my girls' college apartment style dorms. I...
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    Phone interview...

    It is SO stressful! When my DD auditioned last year, those who made it through the entire audition were given a paper with the timeframe to expect to hear an answer. She was offered another role in the mean time, accepted it and then later received an email telling her no on character. I...
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    Disney college program horror stories

    I've had two kids go through- amazing program. Mine had bad experiences, sure, but they learned SO much. Bad roommate situation handled fairly by housing. Lost wallet found and turned in to Transtar mysteriously disappeared before DD could get it........head of Transtar personally brought my...
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    College Program Parents Thread...

    Check-in day can be busy depending on schedule. They arrive at their complex and do a few tasks and may then go to apartment. Some will immediately take a bus to Casting where they complete the business side of things like payroll, background check, etc.- lasts 1-2 hours depending. Some might...
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