Housing in the WDW area for CM's

[Toe Picks]

I have a 21 year old son that is interested in working at WDW. He has spent the last 2 summers working at a resort in Banff, Alberta. However, he hates the cold and wants to move south. He just got his U.S. citizenship :lol: and would like to get a job down at Disney.
He is considering the Career Start program, any thoughts? He doesn't know much about it :veryconfu . The other idea would be to just go down and apply for a job. If he were to get excepted for work, where would he live? regular CM's do not live on site, as I understand it. Is there a web site or something for him to find room mates or cheap living arrangements? At minimum wage you can't live very large!
I hate to send my baby so far away! But he has wanted this since his first trip to Disney 13 years ago.
Many thanks, and have a Merry Christmas everyone:xmas:

 

[Atta83]

There are places close to disney but the rent is somewhat high, if he found roommates its a lot better. I have not heard much about the career start program myself, only thing about that is to call them and ask questions about it.

 

[mkt]

If he has ANY photography experience whatsoever, Photopass is one of the higher paying entry-level positions in the parks. It's at about $9.13/hr and they need full time help... so it'd be more money than attractions or most of the other positions.

 

[disneykid23]

Hello Toe Picks,
I am looking into working for WDW as well and moving down from New Hampshire. I would be looking for a roommate to share a 2 bedroom and have looked into some place near disney that dont cost that much. If you would like to contact me futher email me at dwarshafsky@verizon.net

 

[coasterphil]

If he has ANY photography experience whatsoever, Photopass is one of the higher paying entry-level positions in the parks. It's at about $9.13/hr and they need full time help... so it'd be more money than attractions or most of the other positions.

That sounds like a pretty sweet deal when compared to the other wages entry level people get.

 

[mkt]

That sounds like a pretty sweet deal when compared to the other wages entry level people get.

that's a very sweet deal in the Orlando area, ESPECIALLY at WDW

 

[disneytati]

If he has ANY photography experience whatsoever, Photopass is one of the higher paying entry-level positions in the parks. It's at about $9.13/hr and they need full time help... so it'd be more money than attractions or most of the other positions.

I wanna work there!!!!!!!!!!!!!