For Starters

For starters: the Disney College Program started at the Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando 30 years ago. With 200 students interning at one park, the College Program was not a big deal. Since then the College Program has blown up. The Walt Disney World Resort has employed over 45,000 students since 1981 and is one of the most well known and respected paid internships in the world.
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Many people have different experiences on the College Program (CP). Some work nonstop trying to make as much money as possible; others mix work and play; many work as little as possible to party it up every night at Ale House and Thursday's at Buffalo Wild Wings (karaoke night) and end up leaving the program early. Being a Disney College Program alum, I plan on sharing how to enjoy (and survive) the program and keep ties with the largest and most respected entertainment company in the world.

To land a spot on the CP is surprisingly easy. There is an informational session that must be attended where you learn about how great Florida is and how great the company is and how great the program is. You get a packet to fill out where you choose three areas you would be interested in working. (My choices were Attractions, Photo Pass and Merchandise.) After the session they schedule a phone interview. The interview is easy. The best way to get your first choice of job is be American. Americans normally get their first choice and the international kids get plugged in to fill the available holes.

Once you are hired (which you will be unless you have a criminal record that involves hate crimes against children) you better get ready for the best and craziest five months of your life.