JennW in SoCal Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 My oldest ds who graduated last May just got accepted to the Disney College Program and is moving to Orlando in February! It is a paid internship, complete with housing on the Disney property, and he can earn college credit too. He has always wanted a career with Disney, and while there will get to take classes geared toward his particular field of interest. He can network and get advice in how to plot his education and work experience to get to the career of his dreams. If nothing else, he will get a first hand feel for the corporate culture and will know if it really is the place for him. He has a particular position already, but still is auditioning next month to be a character performer. I keep joking that he is going to be the 1st "Well Trained Tigger" at Disney:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Congrats!! My roomie in college did this and loved it, met her husband there! :) We also travelled down to see her often b/c she had free tickets for us! :) I think that's what ultimately started our Disney fanaticism! :) Tell him to be warned that you will have roommates from all over and some are pretty wild...so be careful! :) Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennW in SoCal Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 Cool story! He is going with a very good friend, a fellow Disney freak and theater geek, and they plan to room together. It makes me feel much easier about him moving to the other side of the country (that and having an uncle who live in Gainesville). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet in WA Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 We have a son working in the College Program right now. It's a wonderful experience with a wonderful company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I keep joking that he is going to be the 1st "Well Trained Tigger" at Disney:D :lol: Congratulations to you and your son! Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennW in SoCal Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 Tell me more -- if you'd like via a private message. Which park, which job, how long he has been there, and does he have long term goals with the company? I'm glad to hear it is a wonderful experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Congratulations to your son! It sounds like a wonderful opportunity for him. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in MA Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 It's always encouraging to hear stories of Well Trained Kiddos who are able to follow their dreams. Best wishes to him! Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeFL Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 How great for your son, and to go with a friend is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in AL Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 :party:Sounds Exciting! Congrats to you both! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jibaker103 Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Congrats to your son!!!! It's so exciting!!!! I'm a little jealous because I always wanted to do that program...do they take 40 year old mothers?!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet in WA Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 I PM'd you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in MD Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 I'm sure you must be really proud of him too! 2nd star to the right , and straight on til morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 :party: Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 :party: Congrats! I hadn't even known, until reading this thread, that Disney even had such a thing. Sounds exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-FL Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 :party: Congrats! I hadn't even known, until reading this thread, that Disney even had such a thing. Sounds exciting! Yeah & some of the cruise ships do too! The ships require bi-lingual I heard, but it you fit. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnG in Arizona Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Congrats! I have a good friend whose daughter just started the program last month. She is enjoying it quite a bit. One thing to be aware of, though, is that Disney is VERY strict about all their rules. VERY. This is probably a very good thing from the perspective of most moms; I know my friend feels very comfortable with the extra supervision and structure. Just know that Disney can and does send kids home for any violation of their rules. Any. Real life example? Being at a party where drinking is served when the student is under 21. Even though the student himself was not drinking. Even though the student was just three days short of his 21st birthday. :( Not trying to be a downer at all, just give a gentle reminder for your student to take every little rule very seriously. Congrats again! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amlee Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 wow! congratulations to your son! it's wonderful to hear of a motivated young person following his dream (thanks for sharing) just curious - what is his field of interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennW in SoCal Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 It was great to see all the happy replies! This is my theater geek, Disney freak ds who hopes to eventually be part of the creative production teams for the shows and parades in the Disney parks. He is happy to sing and dance for them in the meantime. :D His special interest and talent is lighting design, which you can't do on the college program, but he is hoping to network with everyone possible and start working behind the scenes before long. Living in So. California, we know many current and past Disney "cast members", so he knows about what the company expects and what a party atmosphere there can be among the college program participants. We've heard it is more of a problem in Anaheim, especially since it is a much smaller program there. I know there are those kids in Orlando too, but the chances of finding like minded geeks is much higher there! His education was always way outside of the box, and the fact that this program exists is such a blessing as it fits him to a "T". He isn't cut out for traditional college, but should know after this exactly what kind of higher education to he needs to do what he wants. Thanks again, everyone! I'll still be in the homeschool trenches with y'all for a few more years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 :thumbup: It was great to see all the happy replies! This is my theater geek, Disney freak ds who hopes to eventually be part of the creative production teams for the shows and parades in the Disney parks. He is happy to sing and dance for them in the meantime. :D His special interest and talent is lighting design, which you can't do on the college program, but he is hoping to network with everyone possible and start working behind the scenes before long. Living in So. California, we know many current and past Disney "cast members", so he knows about what the company expects and what a party atmosphere there can be among the college program participants. We've heard it is more of a problem in Anaheim, especially since it is a much smaller program there. I know there are those kids in Orlando too, but the chances of finding like minded geeks is much higher there! His education was always way outside of the box, and the fact that this program exists is such a blessing as it fits him to a "T". He isn't cut out for traditional college, but should know after this exactly what kind of higher education to he needs to do what he wants. Thanks again, everyone! I'll still be in the homeschool trenches with y'all for a few more years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicalpw Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 That is so Awesome!!!! :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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