Pack Your Pixie Dust
The Disney College Program can be a scary experience. But exhilarating and rewarding as well. The trick is to know what to expect. Former Walt Disney World Cast Lead Eric Root shares in plain language the pleasures and pitfalls of working for the Mouse.
Whether you're just thinking about the College Program, or whether you've been accepted and want no-nonsense advice for getting the most out of it, you'll find your answers here. Eric Root mentored hundreds of College Program interns (CPs) during his decade-plus with the Disney Company. His invaluable guidance touches upon all the important topics every CP must learn, including:
- The application process, and what you should always do before leaving home for Disney
- How check-in works, and what they'll teach you in orientation classes like Traditions
- The particulars of on-the-job training: from more classes to dealing with your first guests
- Practical advice to avoid the pitfalls of bad roommates, improper relationships, and breaking the magic
- How to maximize the many perks of the College Program, both on and off Disney property
SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS IN THE DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM!
