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Anyone know: Traditions?
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joanna71985
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Well I can tell you definitely NOT jeans. This is Disney we're talking about- you will want to set a good impression. For guys I would say nice shoes, slacks, and a collared shirt.
The guys and girls in my tradiitions class were mainly in suits but I suppose khakis and a nice shirt does justice. Just not jeans or see through tops or open toed shoes!
tinkerbell88
New Member
I know there are like 10 different registers. Are the costumes neat or are they kind of boring.For give me Disney. Disney is never boring.
joanna71985
Well-Known Member
Yeah, 10 registers at least. And they ALL are busy. The costumes aren't fancy. They are pretty simple actually.
tinkerbell88
New Member
what shops have you worked at and what were the costumes like?
joanna71985
Well-Known Member
:lol: Get ready. This will become a novel
:1) Fantasyland- white top and green pants/shorts.
2) Liberty Square- Long, HEAVY dress (I believe the one for merch is mostly pink) and a bonnet for your hair.
3) Adventureland- purple top/bottoms. Very light, like PJs
4) Glow/Squeeze Breeze (carts during the MK parades)- white top, white knee-length pants, and long white socks. Very bad in the rain.:lookaroun
5) POTC- Different color tops (red, tan, ect) and brown bottoms. VERY hot in the summer.
6) Main Street West (the non-Emporium side)- a tan top and a plaid-color skirt.
Non- Merchandise
1) Main Street PAC- Navy pants and vest, and a white top
2) Frontierland PAC- purple top and brown bottoms
3) Tomorrowland PAC- I forget what it looked like, but it was a gray/black costume with designs on it.
4) Fantasmic!/MGM PAC- Turquois top and black bottoms
5) character attendant- white/yellow top with Mickey designs and black bottoms
6) HM ops (special event)- Green top and green skirt. black stripes mixed in
There we go.
figmentmom
Well-Known Member
I worked as a seasonal Cast Member the summer of 2005, and again in July of 2006. I did NOT have to take Traditions again last summer, and I believe it was because my status was still active - I returned before one full year had elapsed. I'll be returning again this July, too. :sohappy: :wave:
joanna71985
Well-Known Member
I think you need to be trained for character attendant (I did that for a CP). Also, there was never any training needed when I picked up Fantasmic. That must have just been recently added.
Pixiedust1393
Member
I'd like to know that also, incase I have extra time. Can you do this on the CP?
What is traditions class like? I mean, do you go with your roommates? Any work involved? Tests?
figmentmom
Well-Known Member
I'd ask your manager about who to contact for training in other areas.
Traditions doesn't involve anything written; you're assigned a date and time for it along with a large group of other new Cast Members. It's interesting, informative, and not intimidating at all. I enjoyed it very much.
tinkerbell88
New Member
Is traditions class fun?
figmentmom
Well-Known Member
I liked it - but if you already know a LOT about Walt Disney and the company's history, you might not find it quite as interesting as I did. :lol: Still, as with most things in life, a great attitude going in makes it that much better.
joanna71985
Well-Known Member
Not all roles need training. There are a lot of shifts on the EHH you can pick up that don't need training. I have done PAC shifts, there is other stuff available as well.
tinkerbell88
New Member
What do they teach you or what do you learn? I know its basically oreintation so do you do any paperwork there?
Captain Hank
Well-Known Member
It's more of an orientation than a class. The main topics are the history of the Walt Disney Company, the Company's current holdings, basic guest service techniques and practices, an overview of the Walt Disney World resort and the legal policies of the Walt Disney Company. You'll also get your nametag and Cast ID. There wasn't much, if any, paperwork that I recall.
figmentmom
Well-Known Member
Well said. I don't recall doing any paperwork, either, other than filling out a United Way payroll deduction card (COMPLETELY optional, by the way!):lol:
tinkerbell88
New Member
What is the united way payroll deduction card? How long does traditions last?And if there is time can you go to the parks becuase the site said you can start going to the parks as soon as you get your ID. Is this true?