Completed right away and again within fifteen minutes i was on to the next step, it being a phone interview. Oneway bus service from the 4 disney theme parks operates daily from 4. I cant find the link to schedule a phone interview. Please do not ask the bus driver to hold a bus for fellow guest as it causes delays and inconveniences for others. Serving east mt airy erdenheim or plymouth meeting mall to olney transportation center l september 1, 2019 15 every 15 minutes max 15 hours day 15 6. The new disney springs bus loop is now open for disney resort guests by darcy clark, disney springs marketing manager i never thought of myself as the sort of girl who gets excited over transportation enhancements, but that was before i saw our new disney springs bus loop. Complimentary disney buses run approximately every 20 minutes on average from all onsite walt disney world resort hotels.
Within fifteen minutes i was on to the next step which was a webbased interview. As part of disney international programs, youll experience a onceinalifetime opportunity to learn from one of the worlds most innovative entertainment companies. They get guests to all theme parks, downtown disney, all resorts, and more. Disney world bus schedules disney world the largest. Disney transportation, orlando airport transportation. Disney college program disney college program interview. There is always some party or event happening, knowledge to be gained, and lifelong memories to be made. Disney buses are one of the biggest modes of transportation around the walt disney world resort. Here is my disney college program interview cheat sheet.
Disney college program info orlando forum tripadvisor. At the disneyland resort, we will schedule a meeting with members of our housing and education teams. You can get off this bus and transfer to other lynx buses if necessary. Bus service will begin 1 hour prior to the park opening time listed for that day. The bus owneroperator maybe considered the host in the eyes of the law, thus they take the fall for the charges. Getting between different disney theme parks, water parks and resort hotels.
I interviewed at disney college program new york, ny in february 2018. To me, this has to be a dcp thing more than a florida law thing. I know there are a lot more horror stories out there of the other buses constantly showing up late or not showing up at all but generally they are pretty reliable. Disneys magical express includes complimentary luggage delivery from orlando international airport to your disney resort hotel room between 5. So far, the disney college program is harder than expected. Disney college program fall presentation schedule yes, but it isnt 100% complete or close to it just yet. I personally took the bus to work every day during my disney college program and over the five months i was there i had two instances of my bus being messed up. Doing the disney college program without a car a disney cep. The disney college internship program is an exciting opportunity for.
On a disney college program, learning extends beyond the work place. You must complete the application that is available on the disney college program website. They have a programme for australia nz kids where they dont have to go to college, but they can apply to work there as long as they are at least 18yrs and are currently enrolled in uni or tafe and they must do their first year at uni or tafe before they can go. Only people living in disney housing can use these buses so you have to show your housing id whenever you get on. I was asked about 90% of the questions on this sheet except for the merchandise questions. Dcp bus transportation through the eyes of a disney cast.
You finally end up in a room talking to cast members about your training schedule, and what bus to take to work, and so on. Interviews dos and donts september 23rd, 2016 interview prep 101. Disney service center andor housing representative. Becoming a part of the disney college program team opens up the door for so many different, amazing, and incredible experiences. How can i apply for a parttimefulltime transfer for after my disney college program ends. I believe, outside of disney, the bus owneroperator would be charged or held responsible not the patronscustomers. Going outbound, primo service will pass through several minutes after the other lineup buses have.
The sales experience is also great for marketing and sales positions. The schedule is nice to get an idea of when a bus is supposed to be at your particular. Aug 27, 2014 hey guys, this video is about my thoughts on the buses at the disney college program in florida. Bus transportation overview disney world news, rumors. My best guess for why disney doesnt use its own buses for transporting college program participants is that the company doesnt want to confuse guests. Walt disney world resort in florida transportation service is available to. Today, i will tell you a little bit about my arrival process and the first day of the dcp, which can be a major whirlwind of events. The bus driver will announce the latest bus return time. Please ensure you take all personal belongings with you when you depart the bus. They are also given free bus passes for the orange county transportation authority public.
Schedule changed constantly and they changed the timeoff policy for the worst. Public transportation is a viable option and is typically a quick and convenient ride to the resort, however it may not always coincide exactly with your work schedule. Busses run return trips to resorts until the parks are clear, typically 2 hours after park close. You can catch the lynx bus 8 which takes basically the same route as the itrolley but goes much faster and cost more. I put this in a word document, edited it to fit my needs, and printed the sheet out on the day of my interview. Mountain metro is experiencing a shortage of reporting bus drivers.
Please ask a cast member to assist you in planning your trip from one park to another. You can look for roommates, talk about your experience in the program, give tips and hints for the interview, talk about your job in the park, and to find the answers to. Prepare to apply march 9, 2020 two babies born at disneys animal kingdom lodge march 5, 2020. Disney college program fall presentation schedule 08232007, 08. The schedule is nice to get an idea of when a bus is supposed to be at your particular location, but thanks to traffic and other issues, a lot of the time the buses arent anywhere close to being accurate with the. Exploring disney, a series of offerings designed to show how disney does business in a variety of areas, and career connection, created to guide participants in their career path and development. I was asked about 90% of the questions on this sheet except for the mercha. This is the place to start if you would like to learn more about the dis. Explore the different international programs available below to determine your eligibility, or if you are ready, apply now. At the moment, if our guests see a disney bus, they know it is going to either a resort or a property theme park, water park, downtown disney.
Hi anna susan w, thank you for contacting holiday inn resort orlando suites waterpark. Going inbound, primo service will pass through several minutes before the lineup times of 10. Disney provides bus service tofrom work so you can avoid parking and traffic delays. Lots of changes in a short amount of time and a crazy work schedule make for an interesting two weeks. The most prevalent form of transportation at walt disney world are buses. Watch on the go, or get the full experience on your tv at home. Dressing for the weather on your disney program march 11, 2020. Bus transportation service within the walt disney world resort operates from resort to parks every 15 to 30 minutes.
These buses are very regular and all routes include chatham square and vista way, with most routes going to the commons. Spring 2016 disney college program teamwil party buses. During my program last spring you could be a monorail greeter which is basically a crowd handler. The vacation planner role opens the door to professional internship roles. You can look for roommates, talk about your experience in the program, give tips and hints for the interview, talk about your job in the park, and to find the answers to any questions that you might have. Disney housing bus routes a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,j,k and m.
Dressing for the weather on your disney program march 11, 2020 disney college program application 101. Listen to new shows each week at discuss vacation planning, tips, tricks and strategies for the walt disney world theme. Html route info click on schedules, enter the route number, and then select show all stops. There are so many opportunities that open to you and sometimes, i take a step back and reflect on how grateful and amazed i feel that im here. I put this in a word document, edited it to fit my needs, and printed the sheet out on.
You can also look up disney college program role blog to find more blogs about specific roles or look up disney college program role on youtube to find vlogs about the roles. Disney world transportation information disney bus schedules. Monorails were taken away from cp roles after the fatal accident in 2009. As you move around walt disney world disney buses are one of the most common sights you will see. We provide passengers with essential information pertaining to their bus travel to make their commute as convenient as possible. When you are on a bus that is going 20 over the limit and they are swerving in and out of traffic, it is quite scary.
Your guide to ace the interview for the disneyland program. Institutions may award internship credit for the work experience only. In, who has been obsessed with all things disney ever since she was very young. The disney college program recruits college students ages 18 and older of all majors for a semesterlong. Your time in disney will be a literal roller coaster of emotion, but its a ride you wont forget. Plan ahead and find out when your scheduled bus will be arriving today. If you have been following along with this particular blog, then you know about my journey through deciding to partake in the incredible opportunity of the disney college program dcp, the application process, and packing tips. You should print a hard copy of the application for your records also, it is advisable to read through the information on their website thoroughly before. Vias new primo 100 route will pass through the downtown lineup area to provide transfer opportunities for riders. Housing for participants of the disney college program at the walt disney world resort.
Luckily, disney hires a bus company called transtar and transdev as well which takes you to and from housing to pretty much everywhere on disney property. Related post things to do before traditions on your disney college program. Disney has a fleet that is larger than many cities across the country and have routes that connect the resorts to all major destinations on property. A growing selection of new tv shows and movies from the master storytellers at disney, pixar, marvel, star wars, and national geographic.
Find nearby bus stops, look up departure times, plan trips, and get realtime estimates for bus arrivals from your phone. The new disney springs bus loop is now open for disney. Walt disney world resort course catalog, registration and policies listed below are more details on our course catalog, registration process and our educational policies. The most accurate way to find more information about each role is by going to the disney college program official website. Mk watercraft deckhand only, sassagoula captain disney springsport orleansothers, friendship captain epcotdhs, and bus greeter. Prepare to apply march 9, 2020 two babies born at disney s animal kingdom lodge march 5, 2020. Some roles, such as college program alumni only ticketing internships, require or highly recommend experience with disneys ticketing system. If not, you should probably take a car so you can leave when it suits your schedule. Other components of a site visit will include a tour of our housing complexes and an opportunity to attend one of our educational offerings.
Disney bus transportation walt disney world resort. Though youre in for the time of your life, the timeline and process of getting in is a little more complicated. This subreddit was made so that you can say whatever you want about the program. I dont want it to feel like im being negative towards the program. Katella anaheim express inn 620 orangewood anaheim islander inn 424 w katella anaheim marriott 700 w. The disney buses run daily from before the park opens to after all parks are closed convenient bus service is also available to the nearby mall, walmart and local theatres. Hey guys, this video is about my thoughts on the buses at the disney college program in florida. Based on my time working for the mouse, i think there are ten things every cp should doseeencounter. Fl tours offers orlando airport transportation to disney world resorts and the disney cruise line. Buses run on average of every 20 minutes from all onsite disney resorts signs are posted and. She is now participating in the disney college program spring.
We worked at wdw for a year in the disney college program and have written a book. Congratulations, youre taking a major step towards the best decision of your life. Service from resorts begins 45 minutes prior to park opening. While some schools have already started the season is just getting started so i would give it a two weeks. Stay uptodate on our bus times along with any changes in our daily bus schedules. This is where to find buses departing to and arriving from the disney resort hotels. Check out coach usa bus schedules online and be prepared for your upcoming trip with us. Institutions may elect to transfer the disney education curriculum courses back to the home universitycollege as independent study or elective credit, which may or may not be considered in the students major. Nov 17, 20 here is my disney college program interview cheat sheet. Nessnem, you can go to do the disney site and read all the information about it. An inside look at the disney college program arrival day. Successfully complete this course with a 70% or higher, and you will be eligible to receive your very own ducktorate degree. Cast members about your training schedule, and what bus to take to work, and so on.
Students requiring cooperative education bus 217 as part of their degree should. The disney college program recruits college students ages 18 and older of all majors for a semesterlong paid internship program working at the walt disney. Jun 06, 2016 spring 2016 disney college program teamwil party buses. It also takes a while of working to be approved to drive the monorails due to safety concerns. Tips for taking the bus on the disney college program.
While you ride to your resort hotel in comfort on the disney magical express motorcoach, your luggage will be transported separately and delivered directly to your room. Doing the disney college program without a car a disney. Effective saturday, march 21, mountain metro transit will run a modified schedule until further notice. Disney college program fall presentation schedule micechat. One other role you can have is bus greeter, thats when you stand at the resorts from around 7am to 1pm assisting guest with bus issues. This is another stop you might not have considered or heard of when getting around. Discussion forum and community for the dis unplugged, the official disney podcast of the dis. The current scheduled shuttle to walt disney world departs from the hotel at 8am, 8.