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
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
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
Adjust this list to fit you, just keep in mind you will end up buying stuff so may as well come prepared. This excel spreadsheet is a detailed list of everything I brought and have purchased while here at the Disney College Program! My program was 7 months (Fall advantage beginning in June and ending… 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
"Hey! Did you do anything fun today?" Well funny you should ask, my roommate and I went to the Be Our Guest restaurant in Magic Kingdom! Walking up to the restaurant is beautiful, the interior impeccable, and the food ... well let's just say the grey stuff REALLY is delicious 🙂 (all pictures are in… Continue reading Be Our Guest
This is the FRIST of many Disney posts to come: I have received so many questions about the Disney College Program since I applied in April, got in in May, and started my (fall advantage) program in June. So hopefully this will reach some of the right people and put their minds at ease for… Continue reading Applying to the DCP
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