Congratulations, you’ve decided to apply to the Disney College Program! 🙂
The application process:
Step 1: Fill out the simple online job application. You’ll have to provide school info, previous work experience, and rank the Disney CP roles (jobs) from No Interest to High Interest. Be honest! If you have No Interest in Lifeguarding, don’t mark it as High Interest!
STOP: Learn more about the DCP roles first! Fun DCP Roles to Consider
Step 2: You’ll be invited by email, sometimes within the hour if the Disney servers aren’t busy!, to take a web-based interview (WBI).
This step is actually pretty easy and typical of all job applications nowadays.
It’s simple ‘what would you do’ personality questions, and asks you about your work ethic. It’s actually a lot of the same questions repeated, just worded differently. Our advice is to be consistent!
WBI Tips:
- Be consistent in your answers.
- Try to only answer “strongly agree” or “strongly disagree.”
- Relate all the questions to you in work situations, not personal ones.
- Don’t rush! Disney says that it will take 40 minutes to complete the WBI, but it should only take you about 20. However, be sure of your answers as you can’t go back and change them!
Example WBI questions (rate Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, scale of 1 to 5):
I am lazy
I always finish tasks well before I need to
I tend to get along with others
I work better by myself
I am always on time
I sometimes get mad for no reason
All people are dishonest
I am dependable
I don’t mind a messy work area
People look to me for guidance
I like group projects
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Our Simple Advice: It’s very easy to see what kind of future cast member Disney is looking for.
Hint: Happy, hardworking, neat college students!
If you consider yourself an angry, lone wolf person who likes to sleep in and skip work…well, guess what…Disney has NO job for you!
It amazes us that people actual fail the WBI – sometimes many times!
If you fail, you won’t be able to apply to the DCP again for 6 months!!
Good Luck! 🙂
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Hi, there!
This year, a Disney College Program is more than just valuable experience and magical moments. Beginning in October 2021, program participants will not only celebrate but help bring to life The World’s Most Magical Celebration as the Walt Disney World® Resort commemorates its 50th anniversary.
Whether in food and beverage or attractions, custodial or merchandise, all roles will play a part in this magical celebration. Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of it! Today, applications open for the Disney College Program with arrival dates as early as October.
Ready to be part of the this magical milestone? Apply now!
Of course, you’ll still find everything else the Disney College Program has to offer. You’ll become part of the magic that is known worldwide, gain on-the-job experience working in our parks and resorts, participate in unique learning experiences, and have the opportunity to meet and live with people from all over the world in our new housing community, Flamingo Crossings Village.
This truly unique five-to-seven month program allows you to network with leaders, take part in personal and career development activities, and build transferable skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, guest service and effective communication.
Program arrival dates start as early as October 2021, and departure dates will be throughout June 2022.
Program arrival dates will be scheduled between October 2021 and April 2022. Departure dates will begin no earlier than June 2022.
Individual program lengths will vary. Program length will be between 5 months (20 weeks) to 7 months (28 weeks).
Detailed eligibility requirements can be found here and below is an overview of the eligibility requirements:
- Meet education requirements to be currently enrolled and taking classes at an accredited college/university and have completed at least one semester OR have graduated within the past 24 months.
- Be at least 18 years of age at time of application.
- Be receptive to Disney Look appearance guidelines.
- Possess unrestricted work authorization within the United States.
- Be receptive to a starting rate of $13 per hour.
- Be fully available to work Sunday through Saturday, including days and nights, holidays and overtime.
- Be receptive to exposure to outside elements including heat and/or humidity, cold temperatures, wet conditions and prolonged standing/walking.
- Additional Personal Protective Equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required.
- Be willing to follow all cleaning and disinfecting procedures in the work area including handling cleaning chemicals and supplies.
Don’t wait – this application will only be open for a limited time! Click here to apply!
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Both are available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle: Two Girls and a Mouse Tale and Adventures in the Animal Kingdom.
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Have a magical day!
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What if I applied a week ago and haven’t gotten a wbi?
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This is not good.
We recommend that you apply again using a different email address, i.e., start from the very beginning with a new logon username and password.
Take it slow, make sure that you have a good internet connection.
You should get a WBI within 60 minutes after submitting.
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The two questions that I would say I would have no idea how to answer would be: I work better by myself and I like group projects? Any advice? Thanks!!
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Disney is looking for Team Players…keep that in mind for all your answers!
“I work better by myself”….Disagree.
“I like group projects”….Agree
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