For the past few years in Orlando we have been holding meet-ups for our incoming parents and CPs. One of our friendly Moderators will be waiting to greet you at one of the hotels in Flamingo Crossings on the evening before Check-in and will be armed not only with welcomes and information, but some of our famous DCP Parents buttons to purchase!
Read on about the Flamingo Crossings hotels for some even more exciting information! When will our CPs get their discounts? Can I use them before they start?
And what about park passes? Like any business discount, there is no eligibility before one actually begins working for the company. They will receive 3 single-use guest passes after they have worked hours, 3 more after hours, and 3 more after hours. They may not earn more than 9 passes in a calendar year. Your CP must be present for the guest passes to be redeemed and must stay with guests with the exception of immediate family members while they park-hop.
There is a maximum of nine Guest Passes they may earn each year. With the One-Day Park Hopper passes, each ticket is used individually. Where should we stay when checking in our student for the program? Will we need a car? In Orlando, our DCP Parents group has negotiated a special corporate discount with the Marriott-owned hotels at Flamingo Crossings, which can save you an incredible amount of money.
Taxi fares can be extremely high and having a vehicle will greatly increase your flexibility in being able to help your student shop for needed items locally. When will my CP find out what type of shoes they need for their role? They will be told specifically what kind of shoes they will need in some roles, shoes are provided and there are plenty of nationwide chain shops in the area, as well as outlet stores, where the right shoes may be purchased. How much money will my student need on their program?
Some parents subsidize their students while others quickly learn how to manage their finances. If the rent is more than withheld, Disney will deduct slightly more rent each following week until arrears have been brought current.
Is it possible to get my student there with just suitcases? How much storage in the apartments? Again, this is really a personal choice.
However, we have found that most program participants need far less than they bring, clothes-wise. Much of the time, they will be in costume. They will undoubtedly purchase a lot in the way of wearable souvenirs during their program. Pack light. Both Orlando and Anaheim are areas of civilization, with plentiful nationwide chain stores easily accessible.
Where will my student be able to buy groceries? And how will they get there without a car? Flamingo Crossings is located adjacent to an ever-growing shopping complex and there are many other shopping facilities located in Winter Garden and next-door Clermont. Some are close enough to walk. Participants may be able to check out wagons to make the trip home easier when laden with bags of groceries. In Anaheim, there are numerous shopping facilities located in close proximity to Carnegie Apartments.
Can I ship things down before the program starts? You may sometimes be able to ship to your hotel, but note that Disney convention hotels will charge you to pick up your packages. What household goods does my student need to bring? Private bedrooms feature a Full XL mattress while shared bedrooms are outfitted with Twin no announcement on if these are regular or XL mattresses. No word yet on if a thick mattress pad is a good idea to bring to Flamingo Crossings, as they were at Vista Way and the former housing complexes.
The kitchens are moderately stocked and Housing provides an inventory list in each apartment. Anything on the list not found in the apartment may be replenished by Housing. There are plenty of nationwide chain stores within easy distance of the apartment complexes Orlando is within the boundaries of civilization!
Your CP will receive an informative booklet at Check-In that will list the complexes and their addresses. These letters and packages are tracked and will be held in the office of each complex. Your student will be notified when they have an item awaiting their pickup. Are there Washers and Dryers in the apartments? This was something that Disney listened to in their prior housing feedback. My student is multi-lingual. How can this work to their benefit on the program?
Disney offers foreign language competency testing for program participants. CPs will earn a language pin which they can wear with their costume to identify their ability to converse with guests who do not speak English. A word of caution: Housing may not appreciate hearing from parents; our students are adults and are expected to handle things as such. The good news is that Flamingo Crossings will be staffed with people accustomed to dealing with typical college student situations, such as RAs were at their school dorms, and should be well-versed in dealing with problems.
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