I can usually see both sides, it makes for some weird arguments with myself
Mid March 2020 If you care about Disney at all, you've definitely heard about the park (and resort) closures. You may have heard that, unfortunately, Disney made the hard decision to send the College Program participants home early. These hardworking heart and soul of the Walt Disney Company were devastated by the news and they… Continue reading Truly, Something Magical
I woke up to a Cast Member's worst nightmare the other day. The dreaded Facebook Message from a friend of a friend "hey, I heard you work for Disney". I prepped myself as I read the preview and opened the message ready to say "so sorry I have no tickets to give". And to my… Continue reading “Hey! I heard you work for Disney”
When you work in hospitality, you get a lot of "good" guest stories. You know, like the guest who is determined to order a "Bacon Cheese Burger, without the bacon and cheese" *rings up hamburger* "NO I ORDERED A BACON CHEESE BURGER NO BACON OR CHEESE". The person who demands something special for a birthday… Continue reading Focus on the Positive
The other day I met some guests who were visiting Disney World for the first time! Yay! Ok ok, that happens every single day... but what doesn't happen every day is someone who hasn't planned anything and wants to do everything! These ladies had 2 days in Disney World (1 in between at Universal). Money… Continue reading A First Visit on a Time Crunch
Hi fellow CM's, Many of you may have brought cars and some of you may be wondering if you should purchase a SunPass and I hope this will aid in your decision even though the answer is a big fat MAYBE. If you drove to FL you may have noticed we are covered in toll… Continue reading CP and Sunpass
You will cry during the Magic Kingdom fireworks, but the question is, “when?” The day before I moved into Chatham for the DCP my parents and I went to the Magic Kingdom. Now we made a lot of rookie mistakes (though we had been to Disney many times) that I would never do now... like… Continue reading The Emotional Rollercoaster that is the Happily Ever After Fireworks in Magic Kingdom
Advice for going from the College Program to part/full time: Yay!! You decided to stay (what else is new, we all decide this is home and can’t leave)!! These are my biggest tips for staying. Well, tip. I really only have one, and that is don’t get too close to the CP’s when you decide… Continue reading CP to Full time tips:
All you need to know about the Disney College Program is somewhere in this tab: -tips and tricks includes things like what to expect at traditions and what to wear, and how to prepare for inspections -crafts includes how to make Mickey ears (the full way and the cheating way :P) and how to make… Continue reading Disney College Program
Since I moved into Chatham in June I have gone through 2 inspections. Just like everyone else I was freaking out about the first... ok fine, both of the inspections (I blame it on me not being awake to hear what they said when they inspected the first time.) So here I am to tell… Continue reading Stop Stressing Inspections
Hey guys! It has been a hot minute since I've written and I was considering writing about my favorite things that have happened, Hurricane Ride Out Crew, food and wine, or the halloween party... then I realized most of these things happened when my parents came to visit. I will still probably write about all… Continue reading Visitors and the DCP
So you have finally made it to Florida, WELCOME HOME!! Here is what you need to know about the check-in process at the DCP. You will be checking in at your complex, which is a new feature, no more hunting down another complex to then find out you have to go to a different… Continue reading What to Expect at Check-In
The most frequently asked question (behind what to bring in general) is "what do I wear to traditions?!" Worry not my fellow new DCP's! Years of strict professors requiring business casual have prepared me for just this moment, and brought me here in your time of need! The simple answer is, wear what you would… Continue reading What to Wear to…Traditions
*EDIT* Aug 1, 2019. Hey y'all, I wrote this packing list a couple months into my program in Aug of 2017. And since it is still my most read post, I decided to take a look and see if I would change anything with it. And honestly, I wouldn't. I have had people tell me… Continue reading The Ultimate DCP Packing List
This is the list of what to bring Disney recommends This is my list 1 month into my program: I will share more when I've been here longer. Your Car- If you plan on bringing a car make sure you pay for the pass (where you request housing) before your arrival. Â And though the busses… Continue reading Top 15 Things to Bring to The DCP
Accepted? Did you get it? Congratulations! Now that you have accepted the offer for the DCP the time will fly by and there is a lot to get done! First thing’s first: accepting the offer You have a little longer to do this step than anything else in the application process, but let’s be real…… Continue reading DCP acceptance
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