disney careerstart program

taythegibs · 01-17-2009, 10:00 PM

disney careerstart program, anybody ever heard of it or done it???

http://disney.go.com/disneycareers/careerstart/wdw/

im thinking of doing it.

motogpman2006 · 03-02-2009, 12:31 PM

dud i work there its not all its craced up to be

marvinsc · 03-02-2009, 02:01 PM

Plus 1 on the First answer. My Son did the Disney program and found that You stay poor and work a LOT! He still lives in Orlando but Kissed Disney good bye several years ago. Based on what I know I can't recommend it. The time spent there is better spent in School.

FrankSchmeiser · 03-02-2009, 03:19 PM

Also I think that Walt Disney was a Nazi sympathizer

marvinsc · 03-02-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankSchmeiser

Also I think that Walt Disney was a Nazi sympathizer

Walt's been dead for a Long time now, I don't think His political leanings are relavent to the question asked.

Belto · 03-02-2009, 07:56 PM

I going this fall to Disney College Program and I have many friends that have gone to it and they really recommended it, ( im studying hotel management and hospitality), at the College Program you do work a lot, from 35 to 45 hours a day at low season, but if you in the Tourism or Hospitality Industry having Disney in your Resume its BIG,

also the college program (CP) you get pay for it, but its not like a big pay check, its just enough to get buy and if you manage it well, then gets some fun time while your at it. the pay is from $7.21 to $8.14 per hour... so you can do the math, and well in the CP if you live in the "dorms" well that gets automatically discounted from your weekly check, thats about 75 to 95 dollars per week.

Hope that Helps if you have any more Qs just PM me..

Belto

Edit: I just read the info on the link you posted, and its about the same thing that the CP, so its good

Belto · 03-02-2009, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marvinsc

Plus 1 on the First answer. My Son did the Disney program and found that You stay poor and work a LOT! He still lives in Orlando but Kissed Disney good bye several years ago. Based on what I know I can't recommend it. The time spent there is better spent in School.

I have to disagree that last part, bc you get so much experience there, that no one can teach you in school.. ( that is if you go and work in something that you can get experience from bc if you go to sell, turkey legs,, well then I would have to agree with you) I just saying that if you play your cards right you might get a great experience and have a good time while your at it..

PS: Disney also offers Professional Management Internships that pay over $650 a week.. and for a college student that's more than enough..

marvinsc · 03-02-2009, 08:20 PM

I'm aware that the presentation they make looks good on paper. In most cases the reality doesn't live up to the promises. The fact is that they run Disney World on Student and Senior workers at low wage no benefit jobs.

taythegibs · 03-02-2009, 11:20 PM

oh yeah i forgot to mention that my sister just finished up the college program and she liked it.

cherokee4meplz · 03-03-2009, 12:21 AM

hmm. mickey mouse college, interesting.

Belto · 03-03-2009, 04:11 PM

remember you can get the same expirience anyplace else, but it wont look as impresive in your resume as Disney...

taythegibs · 03-08-2009, 04:02 PM

disney does look good....my sister has gotten several offers from several amusment parks to work for them.

a1racer · 03-09-2009, 04:23 PM

i say if you want to do it go for it. but if they ask to replace your head with the frozen head of Walt Disney run

taythegibs · 02-18-2010, 10:10 PM

i thought id revive this thread because guess where i start work on Aug 9th.......Disney! im going into the college program and im working custodial

mrmikey32 · 02-18-2010, 11:03 PM

I have been trying to get into disneys electrical apprenticeship for about 2 years now....

but im pretty sure this is not the same as what you want.

though the pay might suck, having it on your resume is what counts.

been there and done that, and im pretty much set now for work. and im 24

01-17-2009, 10:00 PM	#1
taythegibs fantic238 is that cool! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NW GA Posts: 1,446 My Photos	disney careerstart program disney careerstart program, anybody ever heard of it or done it??? http://disney.go.com/disneycareers/careerstart/wdw/ im thinking of doing it. __________________ -Gibs No Jeep Right now.... Past Jeeps- -2000 xj 2wd -1997 xj parted -1996 zj awd fun

03-02-2009, 02:01 PM	#3
marvinsc Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Murray, KY Posts: 139 My Photos 1993 Cherokee Year: 1993 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: Automatic	Plus 1 on the First answer. My Son did the Disney program and found that You stay poor and work a LOT! He still lives in Orlando but Kissed Disney good bye several years ago. Based on what I know I can't recommend it. The time spent there is better spent in School. __________________ Had to change it, went and bought a Chevy.

03-02-2009, 07:56 PM	#6
Belto CF Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,485 My Photos	I going this fall to Disney College Program and I have many friends that have gone to it and they really recommended it, ( im studying hotel management and hospitality), at the College Program you do work a lot, from 35 to 45 hours a day at low season, but if you in the Tourism or Hospitality Industry having Disney in your Resume its BIG, also the college program (CP) you get pay for it, but its not like a big pay check, its just enough to get buy and if you manage it well, then gets some fun time while your at it. the pay is from $7.21 to $8.14 per hour... so you can do the math, and well in the CP if you live in the "dorms" well that gets automatically discounted from your weekly check, thats about 75 to 95 dollars per week. Hope that Helps if you have any more Qs just PM me.. Belto Edit: I just read the info on the link you posted, and its about the same thing that the CP, so its good __________________ Present 1996 GP Jeep Cherokee owner 4.0L HO automatic 4x4 ... HSP 3" lift... Air Box Mod, http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/new-air-box-mod-887/ My Build, http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/project-work-horse-3054/ Fuel Saving Tips: http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/fuel-saving-tips-3510/ www.cherokeeforum.com and www.cherokeetalk.com best sites ever

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marvinsc Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Murray, KY Posts: 139 My Photos 1993 Cherokee Year: 1993 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: Automatic	I'm aware that the presentation they make looks good on paper. In most cases the reality doesn't live up to the promises. The fact is that they run Disney World on Student and Senior workers at low wage no benefit jobs. __________________ Had to change it, went and bought a Chevy.

03-02-2009, 11:20 PM	#9
taythegibs fantic238 is that cool! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NW GA Posts: 1,446 My Photos	oh yeah i forgot to mention that my sister just finished up the college program and she liked it. __________________ -Gibs No Jeep Right now.... Past Jeeps- -2000 xj 2wd -1997 xj parted -1996 zj awd fun

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03-03-2009, 04:11 PM	#11
Belto CF Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,485 My Photos	remember you can get the same expirience anyplace else, but it wont look as impresive in your resume as Disney... __________________ Present 1996 GP Jeep Cherokee owner 4.0L HO automatic 4x4 ... HSP 3" lift... Air Box Mod, http://www.cherokeeforum.com/showthread.php?t=887 My Build, http://www.cherokeeforum.com/showthread.php?t=3054 Fuel Saving Tips: http://www.cherokeeforum.com/showthread.php?t=3510 www.cherokeeforum.com and www.cherokeetalk.com best sites ever

03-08-2009, 04:02 PM	#12
taythegibs fantic238 is that cool! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NW GA Posts: 1,446 My Photos	disney does look good....my sister has gotten several offers from several amusment parks to work for them. __________________ -Gibs No Jeep Right now.... Past Jeeps- -2000 xj 2wd -1997 xj parted -1996 zj awd fun

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02-18-2010, 10:10 PM	#14
taythegibs fantic238 is that cool! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NW GA Posts: 1,446 My Photos	i thought id revive this thread because guess where i start work on Aug 9th.......Disney! im going into the college program and im working custodial __________________ -Gibs No Jeep Right now.... Past Jeeps- -2000 xj 2wd -1997 xj parted -1996 zj awd fun

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mrmikey32 Seasoned Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lake in the hills,IL Posts: 319 My Photos 1992 Cherokee Year: 1992 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: 5spd Misc Accessories: half tinted windows, rust, broken hatch	I have been trying to get into disneys electrical apprenticeship for about 2 years now.... but im pretty sure this is not the same as what you want. though the pay might suck, having it on your resume is what counts. been there and done that, and im pretty much set now for work. and im 24

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