Disneyland College Program Vlog 2

Here i am talking about the phone interview, and the application process.
Let me know what you guys want to hear about!!!!

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[nkilmer619]

@cellardoor199991 ...Also offers great behind the scenes opportunities. Such as haunted mansion tour (to learn how they make the ghosts), fireworks and fantasmic tour, riding space mountain with the lights on (after the park closes of course) etc. So if you are a disney fanatic it is a really cool opportunity to find out more info. If you have any more questions please ask. :) (That was really long)

[nkilmer619]

@cellardoor199991 ...professional internships. If you are looking for a serious career advancement opportunity, this isn't your place. If you are looking to meet great people, network and find out about the company and a general overview of how it runs, then yes this is for you and you will have tons of fun.

Lastly, disney offers a ton of perks. I heard that they recently changed this policy but when i worked there, you could get 3 people in every day, 16 times a year. The college program...

[nkilmer619]

@cellardoor199991 ...really depends on what you are trying to get out of the program. Would I do it again? ehhh probably not, just because I am already farther in my career that going back would just be a waste of time. I will say this tho, When you do apply for a professional internship, they do look higher on the fact you went through the program because you are already versed in the disney mission statement and keys etc. However, in my entire class, only two people were offered...

[nkilmer619]

@nkilmer619 They don't really teach you anything. It's mandatory to go but it's not like a traditional class for the most part. You will have some HW but it's not difficult. and when you pass, you will receive either your Ductorate, or Mousters degree at graduation. lol. One of the classes you sit in an auditorium at TDA and have a guest speaker (usually a pres or vice pres from the park) talk to you about their job and take questions. That class is pretty cool.

To end on a good note, it...

[nkilmer619]

@cellardoor199991 ...You DO have the opportunity to meet alot of people and alot of people that have positions to give you a job but I've never heard of anyone actually being successful at it. I have seen that a person in our class emailed Bob Iger and asked him to take him to lunch. Bob Iger replied, "You can't afford my lunch but I will take you." and they went and had lunch together. Mostly they just let you pick their brains.

The classes...to be cliche, are VERY "Mickey Mouse." ...

[nkilmer619]

@cellardoor199991 ...when you are making close to minimum wage, it's hard to stay on top. Alot of my friends including myself had to call back home or dip far into their savings account for money.

Also, if you are looking to further your career, and perhaps get on the job training, this isn't the internship you want. They stick you in bottom level jobs. That's custodial, cashier, ride operater, out door vending, costumes, etc. No maintenance jobs as far as I've heard. I will say this tho...

[nkilmer619]

@cellardoor199991 Hey! Let me first start by saying that I would never change my experience for the world. I met so many people from around the country and they are still my very best friends to this day. they came to my wedding and we get together every year. Now, I will say this about the program...Personally I think it's a way for disney to get cheap labor. They put you in these two bedroom apartments that cost youaround $700 EACH! You live with 3 other people. The apartments are nice but...

[cellardoor199991]

@nkilmer619 Hey what's the purpose of the college program? What kind of stuff do they teach you. I'm graduating with a BA soon. Do they have post-grad intern programs as well? Anyway, I want to do any sort of maintenance work indoors. What kind of classes are there. I'm sick of being in a classroom. Isn't there on the job training without having to be in a classroom? Thanks for any info.

[nkilmer619]

Hey ya'll. Disneyland college program alum from 2008. Carnegie plaza room 206. If you have any questions on what to be prepared for or who to connect with, let me know. You do get in for free and are actually given a card to get up to 3 other people in at a time up to 16 times a year. It's pretty awesome. Just don't sell them or you will be canned. haha. Questions anyone?

[DisneyFreek06]

Hi! I juss graduated from high school this year and i want 2 do the Disney College Program at Disneyland sooooo badly!!! but im sooo confused! I live about and hour away from the park but if i get accepted i want 2 rent a apartment. but i know nothing about tht either... so im hoping u can help me out because i plan on applying maybe in the winter or the spring...??? thanks! sincerely, CONFUSED!