Would you like to go to Disney World For Free Part IV

If you thought the Disney Look was tough to abide by.  If you are living any of Disney's apartments, there are more strict rules to abide by.

Living at Disney World

Apartment Inspections

If you are living in a Disney Apartment, Property Management will inspect the apartment on a monthly basis.  They will look at everything in the unit.  You must keep the entire unit Spic and Span in order to get the White Glove.  The White Glove is a reward for a clean apartment.  If you pass your inspections, Property Management will reward you with a treat.  If you fail you inspection, every tenant in the unit will pay a 25.00 fine that goes towards hiring a cleaning person to clean the apartment.  A fail is considered if the apartment is totally unkempt.  Sometimes Property Management may randomly choose a complex and do a Surprise Inspection while everyone is at work for the day.  These inspections will catch people off guard if the unit is not clean.

How to Pass?

All beds are made

Microwave, stove top, oven, counters clean and garbage taken outside daily.

The floors swept, rugs vacuumed, and furniture dusted.

The Goal is to keep everything neat and tidy.

Is it a Good Idea to party all night at a Disney Apartment all Night?

Guests in other Buildings

It is a bad idea to party at any Disney owned apartment because they have a curfew that you must abide by.   You are free to visit any apartment building during the daytime anytime until 9:00 PM.  If you are visitng a complex after 9:00 PM you must be signed in and out.  Every tenant is only permitted to have three guests in the building between 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM.  All guests from other buildings must vacate and return home at 1:00 AM or sooner.  If Security catches any visitors in the complex after 1:00 AM your job at Disney World could be put at risk.  Every resident who lives in the complex must carry their housing ID at all times.

Underage Drinking

If you are underage and attending The Disney College Program, you job will be terminated very quick if you drink alcohol underage.  All underage students will be housed in a Wellness Apartment.  A Wellness Apartment is an alcohol free apartment for people who do not consume alcohol or underage.  If alocholic beverages are found in a Wellness Apartment in a common area, all the tenants are sent home quickly.  Underage Drinking is Strongly discouraged during your Disney College Semester

Drugs

If you are caught with drugs in your unit, you could lose that dream job very quick.  A loss of job can happen even if you not at fault.  Zero Tolerance for Drugs and Underage Drinking.

The Disney Point

Why do Disney Cast Members have a special Point?

You will learn the Disney Point at your Traditions Workshop.  The Disney Point is a two-fingered point.  The Single Finger point is considered a rude gesture according to Disney World.

The Demerit Point System

As a Disney College Program Cast Member, you will get Demerit Points if you break the simple rules.  If you accumulate enough Demerit Points, your time at Disney is finished.

Point Distribution

1/2 point is awarded for arriving at work late

1 point is awarded for arriving at work 2 hours late or later or Calling in Sick / Personal.  You will get penalized for those sick or mental health days.  Do not think about visiting a park on if you take a Mental Health Day.


Points are awarded for various mistakes you make at work like mishandling cash, inappropriate language, unsafe conduct, etc.

The Reprimands

3 Points = 1 Reprimand within 30 days
3.5 points = 1 Reprimand and an extra Demerit Point within 30 Days
6 Points = 1 Reprimand within 60 days
9 Points = 1 Reprimand within 90 days

If you accumulate enough Reprimands, you time at Disney is over.  You could get termed in seconds if you use your discount cards or visit a park on your sick day / mental health days.

Wrap Up

There are a whole bunch of rules to abide by when you take the Disney College Program.  If you decide to take the program, it is advised that you do not party the night away because of the long days when you are working.  If you are thinking of doing the Disney College Program, please review the Disney Look and the guidelines prior to application.

Reference

Corinne's Professional Internship, 2010, Hours/Points/Reprimands, http://corinnekellybcp2010.blogspot.com/2009/09/hourspointsreprimandsgreat-service.html

Would you Like to Go to Disney World For Free Part III

If you have been accepted into the Disney College Program, you must adbide by a strict guideline of rules and regulations. These rules are almost like being in the Military.  If you break one of these rules you could get a warning or Termed.

The Disney Look

If you are working for Disney, you must dress and groom according to the Disney Look.  These rules indicate how you shall style your hair and what is not acceptable.  Disney made these rules in order that you can look approachable and not be distractiong to the Show.  Here is a quick rundown of some of the rules you must follow.

All Cast Members

All Cast members must demonstrate and look professional while working at Disney World.  If you are not costumed, you must wear business attire including Button-up shirts and slacks.  Denim or jeans are not permitted.  While you are on Disney property, you must keep your Company ID on you all the time.  You are permitted to wear it on a black lanyard without marking. 

Personal Hygene is a must when working in a hot envornment.  Showering and deodorant is a must because you do not want to smell and scare off the guests.

Male Cast Members

Males are permitted to have a fully grown mustache when they start working.  Mustaches must look neat and tidy as according to the picture below.  Theu cannot extend beyond or below the corners of the mouth.

The following mustaches are examples that do not meet The Disney Look.  These mustaches are not permitted because they are unkemp, bushy, or too long.

A full grown Beard is not permitted while you are working at Disney World.  If you are wearing a Mustache to Disney, Please consult your team leader when you arrive.

Males must wear their hair with a presentable look.  You cannot let your hair grow beyond the collar line and your sideburns must be neatly Trimmed.  The following hairstyles are permitted.  If you love drealocks, they must be braided to the scalp in straight rows.

Your hair colour must be a natural look.  It's a bad idea to take your hair colours to the extreme.  If you dye your hair with weird colours you could not lose your job in Seconds!

The Following Styles are not permitted for Men

This guy is wearing his hair out beyond the ears and his mustache is grown beyond the corner of the mouth. 

This Hairstyle features a tattoo on a shaved head.  Shaving your head is totally not permitted if you are a Disney Castmember. 

Woman's Looks

Women must adhere to the Disney look too.  Finger nails must be a neutural colour like a deep or rich shades of polish.  Gold, Black and weird colours will send you packing. 

Women may style hair in a classic or easy to maintain style. Hair products are permitted if your hair is a neutural look.  Make up must be a natural look too.

The Following Haristyles do not meet The Disney Look.

The hair colour on this lady's head does not meet the Disney Look at all. The extentions look like plastic tubes and unnatural colours.  The eye shadow is too dark.

Continue Reading about Living at Disney World

Refrence

Disney College Program, The disney Look, https://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap/its/mimes/zh_wdwcp/disneylook/disneylook.html

Disney College Program, The Disney Look, All Cast Members, https://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap/its/mimes/zh_wdwcp/disneylook/cast_all.html

Disney College Program, The Disney Look, All Males, https://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap/its/mimes/zh_wdwcp/disneylook/males_all.html

All the Weird News, 13 weird hairstyles. http://alltheweirdnews.blogspot.com/2008/10/15-weird-hairstyles-that-you-would-rofl.html

Would you like to Go to Disney World For Free Part II

If you have been reading about the Disney College Program and you are interested in going.  You must be a college student taking a course in order to claim your free admission to WDW parks.

The Traditions Workshop

After you are fully moved in to your apartment, you may have a free day to relax before you go to Traditions to relax.  On the morning of the Traditions Workshop, you will board a bus that will take you to the Walt Disney University, located at the back of Magic Kingdom Park either early in the morning.  If you are lucky, you may get to take the afternoon session because you can sleep in.

Arrival

When you arrive at WDU, you will be divided into groups and ushered to a table to get your Disney ID that grants free admission into the parks.  Once you get that, you can punch in and than you are ushered into the presentation room.  Before you enter the presentation room, there is a person with a clip board who will make sure your name, city, college info is correct.  This info will be engraved on your Name Tag.  Inside the presentation room, you will be seated at circular tables with five other people and the 4-5 hour presentation is underway. 

Part 1

When the presentation begins, you will watch a bunch of vintage videos about the history and future of Disneyland and Disney World.  There are some fun interactive games to play during the presentation where you could win some figurines.  You will learn the Disney Two-Finger-Point because the one finger point is claimed to be rude according to the Disney Ethic. 

Part II The Magic Kingdom Underground / Backstage

After listening to some of the boring stuff, you will board a bus to the Magic Kingdom Underground (utilidors) for some excitement of behind the scenes of Disney.  Note, Photography is not permitted during this tour because it could spoil the magic to the guests who may want to visit Disney.  During this tour you will see the Cast Member's Mess Hall and Costuming.  You get to learn some utilidor Safe-D (safety) like "Stop at all intersections".  Following the Magic Kingdom Underground tour, you will get on the bus back to WDU for the third part of the presentation.

Part III Mickey Mouse and Name Tag Giveaway

When you get back from the Magic Kingdom Underground, you will start the final part of the presentation.  This is the Moment that everyone is Looking forward for.  Mickey Mouse will be present for this portion of the Presentation for some more trivia.  Last but not Least, Mickey Mouse will bring in a box with everyone's Name Tags.  Once everyone gets their name tags, you will put it on your left side on your most outer garment.  Upon closing of the presentation, you can clock out and board a bus back to your apartment.

Post Traditions

When you get back to your apartment following the Traditions Workshop, you may have a few days to relax, and explore the parks.  If you visit a park and your ID is not active, you can tell a cast member that you just attended the Traditions Workshop and they will let you in.

Continue reading about the Disney Look 

References

Magik Mouse ,Disney College Program, http://magikmouse.wordpress.com/disney-college-program/

Disney Daily: Day 3,  http://disneydaily.blogspot.com/2007/08/day-3.html

Would you like to Go to Disney World For Free

If you loved reading my previous freebie pages.  This is the one for you.

If you already got your free choclate bar from the Mr Big Church (Big Church) and claimed your free hotel room when you signed up for the US Military and not got accepted due to breaking the rules or not meeting their standards at MEPS.  This is the magical opportunity to go and experience working at Disney World.

How to Claim your trip to Disney

1.  If you are college student and you are interested in going to Disney Log on to the Disney College Program Website.

2. Attend a Campus Presentation at your local college campus.  If there is no presentations scheduled in your area, view the on-line presentation

3.  After viewing the Presentation, you must complete your application and Role Checklist. 

The Interview

Once you have viewed the presentation, you will receive an access code to start the Web Bases Interview.  Depending on the results of your Web Based Interview, you will get a telephone interview.

Telephone Interview Prep.

When your Telephone Interview has been scheduled, make sure your are on a landline.  Sometimes your call display may screen the caller as an unknown number/private number and you should pick up the phone and the interview is underway.  This interview will hone on your telephone communication skills before you are accepted into the program.

Familiarize yourself with the Roles that Disney offers in their program. Roles include Attractions, Bell Service / Dispach, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Hostess, Character Attendant, Concierge, Costuming, Custodial, Full Service Food and Beverage, Quick Service Food and Beverage, Hopper, Hospitality, Housekeeping, Lifeguard, Main Enterance Operation, Merchandise, Photo Pass Photographer, Recreation, Transportation, and Vacation Planner.

Be prepared to discuss your personal background and general interests, specific working locations, past employment history, and make a list of general questions.

During the Interview

Please smile and take your time answering the questions over the phone. If you need to take any notes, have a pen and paper with you.

Upon Acceptance

If you got accepted into the College Program, you will get whisked to Orlando Florida for the Long Grueling In-Take Process.

Pre Departure

Do not forget to review the Disney Look page.  The Disney Look is a strict guideline of rules of how you should present yourself when you start working at Disney World. 

You should bring plenty of coat hangers, personal hygiene items, Toilet Paper (The apartment does not provide Toilet Paper), business attire for attending workshops, casual attire, bedding, coffee maker, basic kitchen supplies, Internet Router, and a laptop computer.

Move In Day (You are living In Disney World)

On Move In Day, the gates to the apartments will not open until 9:00 AM.  Upon Arrival, it's waiting in long queues and filling out paperwork.  After filling out paperwork, you will get your housing ID picture taken.  Once you got your housing ID taken.

After checking into your apartment, it's time to board a bus to Casting.  At Casting, this is the moment you will find out what area of the World you will be working at and complete more paperwork.  Don't forget to adhere to the Disney Look when you arrive at Disney World because there is an initial inspection at Casting.

Following your trip to Casting, you will return to your apartment to relax before a 2-hour Housing workshop that will discuss the rules and regulations of the apartment and facilities.  Once the Move-In Process is complete, you are free to relax or explore the parks and have a good time before the work begins.

Continue Reading about your Free Admission to Disney World.

References:

Disney College Program, How to apply, https://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap/its/mimes/zh_wdwcp/apply/apply.html

Holly's WDW CP Blog, http://hollyswdwcpblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/week-one-in-happiest-place-on-earth.html

Magik Mouse, Disney College Program Blog, http://magikmouse.wordpress.com/disney-college-program/