Okay. Well let me just say that my experience with the Walt Disney World College Program was certainly less than rosey. And none of this, "it's all what you make of it" nonsense. Working as a College Program Cast Member is really, really tough, and in many cases, not worth it.
First of all, the student is quite literally working at a glorified McDonalds. No matter what the role, you are a button pusher who they want there because they can pay you less than anybody else. Yes, they will tell you that they are doing you a huge favor by letting you come down to work with them, but don't be fooled. You are cheap labor to them, and that is all.
And your son should not come down expecting to make money. In many cases, you'll lose money, at best break even. If he wants the experience of working at a Disney theme park, he should brace himself. Disney has become just like any other major corporation in America and is cursed with the same problems, including poor management decisions. Again, if he's worked at a McDonalds, he's worked at a Disney theme park.
Now, I had fun, sure. But it had nothing to do with my job. Getting into the Parks free is nice, yet in the end, I think my dignity was worth more.
--Mark