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Requesting Time Off

Getting time off isn't as scary or difficult as people make it out to be! If you are aware of a vacation or large chunk of time you are going to want off, request that time off as soon as possible. the earlier, the better. Once you get access to the hub, you can find all the forms under the work tab under labor service center.

If you last minute make plans with friends and want a day off, or your requested days did not get approved, you can try to give away or trade your shifts with another cast member, as long as you are properly trained for the area you are trading for. There is a bulletin board in which you can post shits you are trying to trade or get rid of and then once somebody offers to take it for you, you fill out another form on the hub. You can also attempt to trade other cast members for different deployments and parks if you want to try out new areas! Photopass cast members are allowed to pick up shits in any of the park which is nice!

If trading, giving away, or requesting off doesn't work, you can always call-in, but you will get a point for your record and you are absolutely not allowed to go to any parks or housing events on a call in day.

Just don't forget that you are not allowed to have more then 10 consecutive days off or else you will get termed!

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Equipment

In photpass, the park will provide you with your camera, gear (PDA and Baracoda), camera strap, gloves, water bottle and holder, and batteries. But along the way I have found it useful to carry along some additional items to make your life easier!

mini hand sanitizer- there are so many germs in Disney and lots of coughing/sneezing guests.

watch- however your baracoda will have the time on it. your watch must be simple with a black or brown strap.

chapstick- especially when in gets cold

mini sun tan lotion-for day shits when its really hot out

sharpies/pen- for charter meet and greets and also drawing directions on guests maps

safety pins- sometimes charters will have costume malfunctions and sometimes you will too

hair ties/bobby pins- for the girls

a lens cleaner cloth- absolutely necessary!!! humidity loves to fog up you lens and when it rains you'll have to keep your lens clear too.

I also keep mints in my locker for after lunch because guests do not need to deal with my bad breath. keep in mind that e are not allowed to chew gum on stage!

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12,996 individual corals were used to build all the reef sections that Mr. Ray’s class swims through.

Moment of silence for Ariel's grotto winter outfit. #poorunfortunatesoul

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So I'meeting with my college for new student orientation tomorrow, how do I ask them about the disney college program and what questions should I be asking to see if I'll be able to do it?

Oh wow this has been sitting here for a while and I'm so sorry! But I'm not really sure because I actually didn't talk to my college about it at all, I waited until after graduation. My best advice would be to meet with your advisor to discuss your class schedule and figure out a timeline for when it would be best for you to take the time off and still get all your classes in.

Was lucky enough to catch the FIRST EVER move it shake it dance and play it street party while my family was visiting! I danced with Stitch the whole time and realized Three ties=three times the class. Also they used my selfie on the parade float which was super exciting. Still grateful that even though I work here I still manage to find a little bit of magic as a guest!

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Costuming

There are only two different costumes for Photopass no matter which park you work in. Global and Main Street.

First, let's talk about the global costume.

This costume is universal and is worn at every park at every location (besides main street) There is a shorts and a pants option and you can wear a long sleeve white shirt under the short sleeves if you wish. There is also a fleece jacket, beanie, and gloves you can check out of costuming for cold days. On hot days, there is a super trendy safari style hat you can wear. Trust me, you will want one of these because if not you will have a very sun burnt scalp and that's never fun.

You can pick up this only three different locations; DAK costuming, Pop Century costuming, and Chip and Dale Costuming. I have personally only gone to DAK because it is the least inconvenient of the three (but they are all pretty inconvenient)

Main Street USA

This costume also has a hat and a long sleeve option. During the summer months, you are not required to wear a bow tie. These pants are 10000000% transparent, so make sure you buy spanks or nude colored underwear or something to wear under them so the whole world doesn't see what underwear you wore that day!

Since this costume is low on pockets, you get to wear a nifty pouch to keep all your goodies in.

This costume can be picked up from Westclock (Magic Kingdom) costuming.

SHOES! and SOCKS!

You MUST purchase these on your own! Shoes must be completely white with no large logos on them and canvas shoes are also not allowed. I bought a pair at famous footwear and ended up painting over a couple little gray spots on the shoes. However, costuming sells a comfortable pair for pretty cheap, I wish I had went that route instead.

White socks must also be purchased for the global costume and have to at least cover the ankle.

also invest in some good shoe inserts because you will be standing for 8 hours a day and its going to suck at first.

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How many/what types of hours will I be working?

How many hours a week will I be working as a CP Photopass photographer?

What types of shifts will I be working?

You will be scheduled anywhere from 30-40 hours a week and up to somewhere around 50 hours during peak season. A normal day can range from 6-11 hour shifts.

I hate to say it, but as a CP, you will most likely be working all the shifts that everyone else doesn't want. Full Time and Part Time employees get to preference their favorite locations, and CPs do not, so we get what's left. Which is not a bad thing trust me! You will mostly be working East and Main Street deployments, but you also will get a chance to work almost every area of the park that doesn't require special training.

Before getting night trained, you will be working morning shifts exclusively. As soon as you are night trained you will probably never work another day shift in your life and will be closing the park every night. Which is fine because that's when you actually get to know all the other employees your age and its great.

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heyyyy from Vista Way! Not the ideal living situation but at least I'm with my roommates and our two random roommates with us are also from Chicago so that's cool!

Also I'm doing photopass in Magic Kingdom! Traditions is on thursday and I can't wait to get started!

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what is the Disney college program like?

The College Program is perspective. It’s meeting new people from all around the world. It’s bonding with roommates at 1 a.m. at Cosmic Ray’s. It’s skipping down Main Street, arm-in-arm. It’s realizing that although the world is very large, it’s also very small. It’s hearing languages, and eating food, and experiencing culture. It’s trying new things with new people. It’s putting yourself out there. It’s creating lifelong friendships. It’s trusting others with yourself. It’s trusting you with yourself.

The College Program is stress. It’s rude Guests, long shifts, aching feet, and dark circles under your eyes. It’s learning to bite your tongue in difficult situations. It’s perfecting your common courtesy. It’s going out of the way to do something for someone who may not appreciate it, or may not deserve it. It’s watching an hour’s worth of work come down in minutes. It’s swallowing your pride. It’s a million and one things to do, and not enough time to do them. It’s expectations, and self-entitlement, and problem-solving. It’s learning to think on your feet.

The College Program is surprising. It’s being an adult. It’s realizing what you’re actually capable of. It’s pulling yourself up by your bootstraps, and advocating for yourself. It’s trying, and failing, and trying, and failing, and trying again for the amazing chance at success. It’s believing in yourself for the first time. It’s being responsible for your own well-being. It’s learning to love yourself.

The College Program is magic. It’s literally magic. It’s watching kid’s eyes light up when they see Mickey for the first time. It’s older Guests smiling, shedding years off their face and exposing the young at heart within. It’s couples walking slowly, their hands intertwined. It’s Tinkerbell flying during Wishes. It’s little moments. It’s the simple gestures. It’s Mickey gloves, pin trading, Disney pointing, and nametags. It’s wishing people a magical morning/afternoon/evening. It’s telling others that it’s ok to believe. It’s believing yourself.

The Disney College Program is, in a word, amazing.

In case you haven't heard yet, Disney housing has been remodeled, adding three beds per room to some complexes. A three person bedroom will consists of one bed and one bunk bed. The days of allowing 4 people to live in one apartment in Chattam are long gone. These are also the most up to date rent charges for anyone who needs more accurate numbers to plan out budgeting. I know this throws off a lot of people's living arrangements, but just think of it as a way to make more friends! As for me, I was planning on living in a 2 bedroom in vista from the beginning, so I'm glad I don't have to scramble for anymore roommates!

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Hey guys! A fellow fall DCP friend has written an awesome blog about DCP housing options where she talks about the pros and cons of each complex as well as addresses some common myths that have been circulating. She's also and alum, so her article is from first hand experience. It was a great article and really helped me figure some things out so I thought I'd share it!

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