I am considering on applying for the summer alumni program in January, but I want to know what the requirements were for last year before I apply.

Hello, I’m pretty sure I already know the answer, but I just wanted to double check. If I were to apply for say next spring and decide to not go would that count against me if I wanted to apply for the Fall?

hii! i wanted to ask how is scheduling, like do we get our schedules week by week or do they give us two weeks in advanced?

February 15th arrival and got my role today! Character attendant at animal kingdom! Very excited bc it was my top choice and I won’t have super late shifts!!

my sister and brother in law are planning to visit early dec, i put in ADO but im wait listed for a few of the days they’re here.
if i send her a couple of my complimentary tickets, do i have to be in the park with them while they use them? or can i just give them to her and let her do what she wants while im at work?

I just got my role for my first ever program, and I'm going to be resort concierge at Animal Kingdom Lodge!!

I am beyond excited, and was just curious if anyone had tips / stories / recommendations for someone working in the concierge role. Happy to hear anything and everything, just super stoked :)

Let me start off by saying I’m awful at interviews. I’m not completely dumb. My mind goes crazy and everything I prepared goes straight out the door.

I literally just got done with my interview and the lady asked me if I was on a Visa card. Full heartedly said yes thinking of a Visa debit card, when I am in fact born in the US. Not sure how this is going to go for me 🙃

Hi everyone,

I accepted an extension until August of 2027 (originally departing in Jan of 2027) about 3 weeks ago and I was wondering when I’d be hearing from Flamingo about extending my lease? I just want to keep an eye out and not miss anything! Thanks!

Hey has anyone worked Splash or Tiana's on their DCP? I would love to hear feedback! Was it stressful? What was it like working near water? What were hours like? Would you do it again? ETC.

Is sleep apnea a valid reason to be put into a 4x2? I dont wanna bother my potential roomate but have no idea if thats a valid reason to get a housing accomodation

Yall Im a 26 gay man from socal and am trying to connect with people for the DCP spring 2027 but im no longer on IG so its lowkey hard 😩 this is my first program and I want to meet fellow LGBT people and just people in general. Im on Tik Tok still LOL but yeah. Wanna connect and reach out to people and make some friends since this is my first time in Florida and at Walt Disney World. Also the likeness of me getting a room accommodation and my own room is slim so I wanna know as many people as I can :)

are yall seeing that all park reservations for main entrance pass are completely gone for december 19-31 too?! wasn’t expecting every park to be full this fast?!

Hello everyone :) I just got my blue id and schedule for the next coming weeks, but I noticed it’s in military time, and I don’t want to change my phone time just for a shift, so I was wondering if there’s any app that sends a reminder about shifts coming up or if there’s an app for free that I can add a widget on my home screen that has the military time I can look at so I don’t have to keep searching it on Google every time 😖 If anyone has any other tips or ideas on how to help me with this, please let me know!

Hey friends!!!

I’ve extended my program and I know I get 9 comp tickets by the end of the year in this program and was wondering do I get 9 more for my next program?
The only reason I ask is because it’s a new calendar year and my sisters plan on coming for spring break

Hello everyone, I'm just trying to get a feel for the hours everyone worked when they were in the program, particularly for those who were aggressive in picking up extra shifts, also while going to the classes offered at Flamingo. I'm hoping to take as many classes and pick up as many shifts as I can. I'm sure a lot of this has to do with the roles you're assigned. I do understand that my preferences don't translate into reality when it comes to business needs, but for fun I'll say that I'm hoping to get into a houseperson, seater, or consierge role. I'm mostly curious about

• What role and location were you assigned?

• How many hours per week did you typically work?

• What time did your shifts usually start and end?

• Did you generally work five days a week, or sometimes six?

• How consistent was your schedule from week to week?

• Were you able to attend Disney's professional development classes and networking events?

Any additional insights are welcome.

My kid is wanting to return to the DCP after getting a degree in 2027. What has changed since 2024 and is the alumni program better to go p/t after the program ends?

Maybe this is ridiculous to ask? But how would this work (this is my first year and I start on January 25th)

But im FtM but unfortunately haven't been able to express myself much since my parents are very old school.

How would roommates work???

I feel stupid to ask lol

Hey! I wanted to see if anyone is out here and wanted to exchange socials or get to know eachother out here before we go! My instagram is Julia.Joy.O

Hi everyone!! spring 2027 acceptant here!
i’m someone who gets my nails done every few weeks (gel/fake nails). i was wondering which roles im allowed to & (especially) not allowed to have longer/painted nails in! Just so i can prepare to start getting them off and cut if i find out i got a role that requires i don’t have them! & of course id keep them to the disney look if i am able to have them in my specific role!
Thank you all for your help!!

Hey, y'all! I have an interview tomorrow with the DCP! But I have a question! I am trying so hard to get into a specific industry and was hoping the DCP could help me build my resume in that department. But is it true that they only let you know your role AFTER you accept? Do they ever make any exceptions if you ask?

i’m doing the dcp in spring 2027 and would love to connect with other lgbtq+ and/or nonreligious people!

i’m from socal and have been looking through roommate introductions, but haven’t really come across many people with similar backgrounds or interests yet. i’m curious if anyone else has had a similar experience or is looking to meet people with a similar vibe 🫰

of course, i'm not opposed to being friends with religious or non lgbt people either!! just hoping to find some people with similar backgrounds and experiences :)

Hello! I have my interview for the DCP tomorrow evening and while I am so so excited and am ecstatic for the opportunity to speak with someone from Disney regardless of if I actually get in or not, I also have OCD. I’ve been diagnosed since I was about 8 but it’s not in a file, as it was I believe a general doctor who informed my mother. I actually wasn’t even told by my mom that I did in fact have OCD until about high school, so I have no official documentation on any file about it. I’ve even seen a psychiatrist for other concerns but it just never got added in to my file. My OCD deals with small intrusive thoughts that I can pretty much ignore at all times and food OCD, which really doesn’t affect my ability to participate in the program. My overall issue is sensory when it comes to my OCD and mainly that my nautical nails have always been brittle and break easily and I have a skin picking disorder so I’ve had my nails done at a salon since I was about 17, and I’m now 23. I just recently attempted to take a month or two off from getting my nails done and it was so so brutal and would give me full body shivers sometimes because of how gross the sensory issues were for me. I was prone to being angry suddenly and having a fit of panic without having my nails done.

My overall point is that I don’t know how to approach the DCP with this issue. Exposure therapy doesn’t work for me in this area clearly, and I don’t want to come across as entitled or that I’m not really excited to work in the DCP but I know a lot of the jobs they need people for involve food and bev which you cannot have any kind of nail enhancements or polish on.

Do I see a psychiatrist to put OCD on my file and get accommodations? Do I discuss this with the recruiter tomorrow? Genuinely I haven’t seen anyone have this issue on here and it’s stressing me out. I’m willing to remove my nose ring and dye my hair to a natural color to meet the requirements of the program but genuinely I cannot figure out what to do and I really want to take the offer if I get accepted!

Advice and help appreciated and pls don’t be snarky at all I know this is really dumb to a lot of ppl 🫶

I know you don't necessarily get to choose your role for the Disney College Program, but what roles are the most coveted or best to have? I know it's subjective, but what roles typically have the most positive feedback and best work environment?