What is the Disney College Program?

Ever since I accepted my invitation into the Disney College Program in March, I have been asked what it is and how it will benefit me at least 100+ times. So here it is-- everything you need to know about what the DCP is and what it can do for you. Additional Questions? Post them in the comments!

The Disney College Program is an internship for College Students. It is required that you have taken a minimum of one class in the previous term. The positions in the DCP are endless--Character attendant, attractions, merchandising, housekeeping, lifeguard, janitorial, etc... When you fill out an application you get to express interest in each area from no interest to high interest.

The Disney College Program is a fantastic way to get your foot in the door if you hope to work for Disney someday. It will give you excellent experience that can help later down the line. However a major that is dirctly Disney-related is definitely not a must! I'm an education major which quite frankly, has no relation whatsoever to my merchandise role in Disney World. I am choosing to do this for the experience of a lifetime and to grow as an individual. 

CPs get hourly pay like any other job. You are responsible for paying the initial fees and the cost of/finding transportation there (weather that be a car, plane ticket, etc.). There are apartments 15 minutes or less away from the parks that CPs stay in. The cost of housing comes out of the weekly pay check.

Disneyland vs. Disney World

Both locations have the same application so if you don't mind working at either one, you can simply pick option 1 and option 2, and you will be put in the running for both. I've heard it is lot harder to get into Disneyland since it is so much smaller, there are a lot less positions available for CPs. 

I'm sure there's something I'm missing so feel free to comment!

Have a magical day!