I am sure you know there is a difference in the DCP and Disney Internships. DCP is easier to get into and you may or may not get an area related to your major. Internships are highly competitive and are specific to major. I think any volunteer experience related to the type of internship, good grades, good recommendation's from instructors, job experience in the field of study would all help for Internships. I don't think any of the following will hurt or help her: she has pretty heavy ADHD, she’s terrible at math. For interview purposes being an AP holder and member of D23 and having been to WDW over ten times should help her in an interview process because she will be able to speak knowledgably about the parks.I hate to be REALLY specific, but I’m curious as to any thoughts:
My daughter is a sophomore in high school this year and very interested in the internship program. Of the following, which will help her cause for getting into the program. Also, feel free to say if any of these won’t help or won’t matter:
- she’s been a vocalist at School of Rock since age 7 and performed at prominent venues like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- in the past two summers, she has worked in a restaurant and for a landscaping company.
- she has a 3.5 GPA in high school.
- she’s an AP holder and member of D23 and has been to WDW over ten times.
- she intends to study and get degreed in Hospitality while In college.
- she has no qualms about doing anything at all in the program.
- .she has pretty heavy ADHD
- she’s terrible at math.
- she’s exceptional with people.
Thank you all in advance for any thoughts!
Thank you so much for this. Due to my own ignorance, I used "internship" when I should have said college program.I am sure you know there is a difference in the DCP and Disney Internships. DCP is easier to get into and you may or may not get an area related to your major. Internships are highly competitive and are specific to major. I think any volunteer experience related to the type of internship, good grades, good recommendation's from instructors, job experience in the field of study would all help for Internships. I don't think any of the following will hurt or help her: she has pretty heavy ADHD, she’s terrible at math. For interview purposes being an AP holder and member of D23 and having been to WDW over ten times should help her in an interview process because she will be able to speak knowledgably about the parks.
Right now, they are not interviewing applicants for the DCP at all. They do an online “test” for lack of a better word. Depending on the outcome, college students are either accepted or denied. They don’t have a choice of positions, either (they can indicate if they are interested in a Lifeguard job). Disney needs bodies to fill open positions, they don’t have the ability to fill all the job openings with just the Orlando market. Things could change in the next few years and they may bring back the interview (there is still an interview for the Professional Internships). If your daughter has social media, she can follow the Disney College Program. It’s a great experience, I wish her all the best in the future!Thank you so much for this. Due to my own ignorance, I used "internship" when I should have said college program.
I am editing to correct.
Thank you!
None of this matters at the moment. There is first an application and then a WBI (web-based-interview) and it's a bit like a personality profile test (they ask you basically the same questions repetitively using multiple scenarios) and it is timed (can't really think about your answers). If you pass that, you go into consideration for a role. Currently, if you pass, you are likely "in".I hate to be REALLY specific, but I’m curious as to any thoughts:
My daughter is a sophomore in high school this year and very interested in the college program. Of the following, which will help her cause for getting into the program. Also, feel free to say if any of these won’t help or won’t matter:
- she’s been a vocalist at School of Rock since age 7 and performed at prominent venues like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- in the past two summers, she has worked in a restaurant and for a landscaping company.
- she has a 3.5 GPA in high school.
- she’s an AP holder and member of D23 and has been to WDW over ten times.
- she intends to study and get degreed in Hospitality while In college.
- she has no qualms about doing anything at all in the program.
- she has pretty heavy ADHD.
- she’s terrible at math.
- she’s exceptional with people.
Thank you all in advance for any thoughts!
This is exceptional stuff. Thank you! I'm going to print it our and show it to the kid.None of this matters at the moment. There is first an application and then a WBI (web-based-interview) and it's a bit like a personality profile test (they ask you basically the same questions repetitively using multiple scenarios) and it is timed (can't really think about your answers). If you pass that, you go into consideration for a role. Currently, if you pass, you are likely "in".
Understand the following:
You can't choose your roommates, you can't chose your room type, you may not get to bring your car, your job preferences aren't considered, and your existing skills aren't even necessarily considered. You must give them 100% availability and agree to any job they give you (including roasting in the parking lot and cleaning toilets / vomit). You are guaranteed 30(32?) hours but may be working 50+. Think twice if you are planning on taking any classes during this time.
You also may want to think twice if you do not have a high tolerance of other peoples messes, mold, cockroaches, millipedes, lizards, mice and other odd critters/bugs. You should also have a strong work ethic and the ability to pop some Mucinex and show up for your shift with a smile on your face even when you're sick, because unless you have a superfantastic immune system, you will get sick (probably a lot) and there is a strict point system for showing up late or calling out. If you don't already know how to "adult" to some extent, you will learn quickly or go home quickly.
There. Are. A. Lot. Of. Rules.
You. Must. Follow. Them!
Obviously, your daughter has a long time to wait and it could all be different by then. My daughter just did 7 months in the program came home and has reapplied. She's just been accepted for a second program, but she may decline for now and just move there permanently when she finishes her associates so it will be easier to transfer her credits.
My personal observation was that many of the younger ones don't usually fare so well and the older ones tend to not want to come home. If you'd asked my while my then 19 year old was there, I'd have told you it was awful and she hated it. Then she came home and can't wait to get back so
I see this board is not really too busy. I only now came here as my DD expressed interest in the program, though she would have to do the international one as she is German/American and will graduate german HS attend german Uni next year. Your post confirms many things I have read already and to be honest I don't think the regular CP would be a thing for her. Maybe a professional internship down the road.. I am surprised they even call this a "college" program as many roles do not give practical experience for many degress. Unless custodial science is now a form of study. Here in germany it would hurt a student to have custodial experience listed as an internship experience and applying for a real job in a professional field.. There would be many questions asked. And hearing that you cannot pick a role is odd. I mean it seems the CP is basically a temp service agency for WDW. Still shocked to learn a college internship program focus on min. wage/low education practical experience.. Crazy.,None of this matters at the moment. There is first an application and then a WBI (web-based-interview) and it's a bit like a personality profile test (they ask you basically the same questions repetitively using multiple scenarios) and it is timed (can't really think about your answers). If you pass that, you go into consideration for a role. Currently, if you pass, you are likely "in".
Understand the following:
You can't choose your roommates, you can't chose your room type, you may not get to bring your car, your job preferences aren't considered, and your existing skills aren't even necessarily considered. You must give them 100% availability and agree to any job they give you (including roasting in the parking lot and cleaning toilets / vomit). You are guaranteed 30(32?) hours but may be working 50+. Think twice if you are planning on taking any classes during this time.
You also may want to think twice if you do not have a high tolerance of other peoples messes, mold, cockroaches, millipedes, lizards, mice and other odd critters/bugs. You should also have a strong work ethic and the ability to pop some Mucinex and show up for your shift with a smile on your face even when you're sick, because unless you have a superfantastic immune system, you will get sick (probably a lot) and there is a strict point system for showing up late or calling out. If you don't already know how to "adult" to some extent, you will learn quickly or go home quickly.
There. Are. A. Lot. Of. Rules.
You. Must. Follow. Them!
Obviously, your daughter has a long time to wait and it could all be different by then. My daughter just did 7 months in the program came home and has reapplied. She's just been accepted for a second program, but she may decline for now and just move there permanently when she finishes her associates so it will be easier to transfer her credits.
My personal observation was that many of the younger ones don't usually fare so well and the older ones tend to not want to come home. If you'd asked my while my then 19 year old was there, I'd have told you it was awful and she hated it. Then she came home and can't wait to get back so
I have to tell you, I highly disagree with your post, it’s almost insulting. The Disney college program teaches students more life skills that can be applied to any job they have in the future. Including custodial! It teaches them independent thinking, problem-solving, communication skills, how to interact with many different personalities and perspectives, independence, and personal responsibility. Is it used to fill vacant positions? Yes. Does Disney benefit? Absolutely. But so do the majority of participants. And as an FYI, a large percentage of the professional internships are given to former DCP participants. If you don’t think she’s cut out for or not willing to do the DCP, a professional internship isn’t likely to happen.I see this board is not really too busy. I only now came here as my DD expressed interest in the program, though she would have to do the international one as she is German/American and will graduate german HS attend german Uni next year. Your post confirms many things I have read already and to be honest I don't think the regular CP would be a thing for her. Maybe a professional internship down the road.. I am surprised they even call this a "college" program as many roles do not give practical experience for many degress. Unless custodial science is now a form of study. Here in germany it would hurt a student to have custodial experience listed as an internship experience and applying for a real job in a professional field.. There would be many questions asked. And hearing that you cannot pick a role is odd. I mean it seems the CP is basically a temp service agency for WDW. Still shocked to learn a college internship program focus on min. wage/low education practical experience.. Crazy.,
does anyone have experience on the professional internship programs and what forms of studies they are for?
I’m sorry I have to disagree. Those skills that you stated above are basic LIFE skills. Maybe it’s different in the US but here in Europe An internship should directly be relevant to a course of study. Maybe in the states can you but here in Europe most degrees, have an internship requirement that has to be directly related to that field of study. I was not trying to be offensive in anyway I was just shocked, because I had always assumed that the college program was a true internship program in relation to a university study. since it’s a requirement to be registered in school, Which actually makes me surprised if that’s a requirement for these type of rules That’s probably why they actually have something called a “professional internship“. This is what my kid is looking for. She’s getting life skills right now already waitressing in a restaurant part time.I have to tell you, I highly disagree with your post, it’s almost insulting. The Disney college program teaches students more life skills that can be applied to any job they have in the future. Including custodial! It teaches them independent thinking, problem-solving, communication skills, how to interact with many different personalities and perspectives, independence, and personal responsibility. Is it used to fill vacant positions? Yes. Does Disney benefit? Absolutely. But so do the majority of participants. And as an FYI, a large percentage of the professional internships are given to former DCP participants. If you don’t think she’s cut out for or not willing to do the DCP, a professional internship isn’t likely to happen.
Fair. However, the College Program doesn’t promote itself as an internship. It’s a learning experience. And yes, that’s why they also offer PI’s.I’m sorry I have to disagree. Those skills that you stated above are basic LIFE skills. Maybe it’s different in the US but here in Europe An internship should directly be relevant to a course of study. Maybe in the states can you but here in Europe most degrees, have an internship requirement that has to be directly related to that field of study. I was not trying to be offensive in anyway I was just shocked, because I had always assumed that the college program was a true internship program in relation to a university study. since it’s a requirement to be registered in school, Which actually makes me surprised if that’s a requirement for these type of rules That’s probably why they actually have something called a “professional internship“. This is what my kid is looking for. She’s getting life skills right now already waitressing in a restaurant part time.
I see this board is not really too busy. I only now came here as my DD expressed interest in the program, though she would have to do the international one as she is German/American and will graduate german HS attend german Uni next year. Your post confirms many things I have read already and to be honest I don't think the regular CP would be a thing for her. Maybe a professional internship down the road.. I am surprised they even call this a "college" program as many roles do not give practical experience for many degress. Unless custodial science is now a form of study. Here in germany it would hurt a student to have custodial experience listed as an internship experience and applying for a real job in a professional field.. There would be many questions asked. And hearing that you cannot pick a role is odd. I mean it seems the CP is basically a temp service agency for WDW. Still shocked to learn a college internship program focus on min. wage/low education practical experience.. Crazy.,
does anyone have experience on the professional internship programs and what forms of studies they are for?
For the DCP, they have to be a HS graduate and enrolled in college, 2 or 4 year. They can apply during their first semester, however you should check to see if the school will allow credit for participation. Many colleges do not. If you live locally, your child could apply for a PT position at 16, however you have to be 18 to work attractions and some of the other positions.In what year of high school should you apply? Should my child apply each year?