WDW College Program

Biff215

Biff215

Well-Known Member
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The Walt Disney World College Program (WDWCP) has been around since 1981, and since then thousands of college students have participated. I did back in the spring of 2000 (Millenium Celebration, great time to be there) and worked as a lifeguard at Blizzard Beach.

Roles range from quick service food and beverage to attractions, and just about everything in between. Students live at company-sponsored apartment complexes just off WDW property. Rent is deducted weekly from your paycheck, but at least it is a paid internship.

I had an incredible experience during my time there. If you want to read more about my experience as well as get more information check out my site:

http://www.wdwcpinfo.com

Or the official Disney site:

http://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com

-Brian
 
Lionking

Lionking

Member
I will be doing the college program this fall I am really looking forward to it. I have had a lot of friends go and do it and they loved it. If you want more info I could try and answer your questions.
 
MonoRon

MonoRon

Member
I did the college program Fall advantage '03 and had the best time of my life. I suggest to everyone to do it. Not only do you meet some of the coolest people and make many friend...you get an expirence of a life time.
 
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WDWCP

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Biff215 said:
The Walt Disney World College Program (WDWCP) has been around since 1981, and since then thousands of college students have participated. I did back in the spring of 2000 (Millenium Celebration, great time to be there) and worked as a lifeguard at Blizzard Beach.

Roles range from quick service food and beverage to attractions, and just about everything in between. Students live at company-sponsored apartment complexes just off WDW property. Rent is deducted weekly from your paycheck, but at least it is a paid internship.

I had an incredible experience during my time there. If you want to read more about my experience as well as get more information check out my site:

http://www.wdwcpinfo.com

Or the official Disney site:

http://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com

-Brian
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I also did the College Program (WDWCP), back in 1997. (Note my screen name....) :)

Anyway, what you get out of it totally depends on your attitude going into the program. I had an absolute blast and count it as some of the best times of my life. I know other people that hated it!

For the most part, of my friends that all hated it, they have one major thing in common. Most of them approached it as a summer job. This is in no way a summer job! You'll be lucky to break even with the money you earn vs. the money you spend. As was mentioned above, rent is automatically deducted from your paycheck and it isn't cheap. You are requred to stay in the WDWCP apartments too (no living off site with friends or relatives, etc...)

Basically, I approached it as a summer internship that happened to pay me just about enough to cover my costs for the summer. Not many people are able to use their time there to save money for the upcoming school year, so make sure your finances are in order!

Keep an open mind and don't get bogged down with whatever job you're assigned to. I worked in the parking lot at Disney-MGM Studios and I could have had a poor attitude about it. I know there's nothing that exciting about working in a parking lot. I choose to think of it as follows:

1) I'm one of the first people a guest will see when they get there in the morning and I have an opportuinity to really set their day off to a great start.
2) I'm one of the last people to see the guest when they leave the park at the end of a long day. I can make a difference by being that final impression when they leave. That means I can save a rotton day by being nice, or I can ruin a great day for them by being rude..
3) I didn't work directly in the park, so I never got bored with the place and never lost as much "Magic" because I wasn't literally in the park all the time!


I had a really great time and can answer tons of questions about the College Program. But realize that since I did it in 1997, there likely have been changes to the program and someone who did it more recently may have more up to date information.
 
Rosso11

Rosso11

Well-Known Member
I was there fall 03. It was the best time of my life. One suggestion is to save up as much money as you can prior to going down there. Try not to rely on the money you will make down there. That money will only pay for housing and some food. If you plan ahead it will make your time so much better.
 
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Borf7

New Member
I was accepted into the college program for this semester that is just ending but sadly I couldn't attend due to a problem with my college. At the end of May, I found out they were accepting internet applications, so I applied once again. I had an interview and am now waiting for a response. I hope I get it. If anyone can get in touch with recruitment to put in a good word for me, please do it!! I really want to go down there and work for Disney. It would truly be a dream come true.
 

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