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Things I Wish I Knew Before Doing The Disney College Program! With the Disney College Program returning very soon i thought this would be a great video to teach people about things on the Disney College Program! These are some of the top things I wish I knew going into the program and can be very useful to new dcp participants! I loved every second of my Disney College program so i know you all will love it as well!
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@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever done a Disney college program or plan on doing one in the future??

@Strawbkeri 3 жыл бұрын

I’m applying for spring 2022!!!

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

That’s so exciting!!

@tabithahanson7821 3 жыл бұрын

I just got my offer I start July 19th!

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

@@tabithahanson7821 congratulations!! That’s so exciting!!

@kellyagostini3915 3 жыл бұрын

Just got in today!!!

@ibrsc300 3 жыл бұрын

You're becoming so much more relaxed when vlogging! Your hand gestures and facial gestures are a big plus, and it made this one of your best vlogs. It's really fun to watch you grow into this!

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it and it’s fun to watch myself get better and better each video!

@Animinga 2 жыл бұрын

I recently got accepted in to DCP and I am super excited. I'm a little nervous, but it feels like I am finally going home after so long. Thank you for making this video, though I have a question. How do you extend your program?

@jayneestrycker8691 3 жыл бұрын

I wish the dcp existed when I was in college...ya, I'm that old! I loved listening to you talking about the ability to make magic for guests. It was very obvious how much you loved the dcp, made me a little emotional. I remember seeing you in some of JoJo and Kyle's videos during dcp. You're right, make lots of friends and memories. Love and pixie dust Cam 😊👍💖✌

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

I loved my DCP so much!!!!!!!

@ElephantPatronus 2 жыл бұрын

My daughter is at Traditions as I type this. She’s so excited to begin her adventure as a DCP. Thanks for this video, it’s very informative and helpful. 🙂

@leemansius6078 2 жыл бұрын

I did the College Program back in 98 and again in 2001. Back then it was just Vista Way which I’m told doesn’t exist anymore. I lived in the Commons when it was new. I don’t think Disney University exists anymore, but my big advice is to put DCP on your education part of your resume and not work experience

@paulmanion1019 2 жыл бұрын

I know I am probably the oldest person on here, but you were spot on. I did the Program in 2003 and amongst everything I have done in my life, it was one of the best experiences of my life......

@hennilizzette3776 2 жыл бұрын

I got accepted a few days ago! I'm so excited for my DCP, and I'll be going with my best friends (:

@marilenak.1542 Жыл бұрын

How was it? I’m thinking of applying in the future

@hennilizzette3776 Жыл бұрын

@@marilenak.1542 it was amazing! obviously everyone’s experience is different and it’s a hard program when it comes to how much you’re working but i had a blast.

@bails.of.hay6 2 жыл бұрын

I got my acceptance yesterday! This video was so helpful! Thanks!

@CamsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! So glad you enjoyed the video!!

@jordanjameson6108 2 жыл бұрын

Just getting around to seeing this and I’m going to share it with my niece and nephew since they are both in college! Great video!

@bradkoerner1 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Nice of you to "pay it forward" to the next groups. I was a CP in '95 at EPCOT parking. Back then, I only found out about the CP via Usenet message board fan sites on Disney. I'm having a serious case of "youth is wasted on the young" - I wish I could back in time to relive/redo my CP experience! I was, in many ways, too young to really do it right - but it helped me grow up in many ways. I had wanted to be an Imagineer since I was kid, but unfortunately the grind of the CP really wore off the "pixie dust" for me and I didn't pursue it. In hindsight, I wish I pursued becoming an Imagineer via any and every channel possible.

@Mpiewizard 2 жыл бұрын

I’m late to this video but I did DCP Fall 2018 and agreed with everything you said. I was nodding at every point you made like, “Yup.”

@bradenfay8882 3 жыл бұрын

Fall 2017! The most memorable time of my life that I wish I could re-live. If you have the opportunity, DO IT!!

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

The best time ever!

@jamiemargraff1080 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this very informative video! I just accepted my offer a few days ago and arrive in a month! I definitely wrote down a lot of your tips :)

@CamsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful and congratulations! If you have any other questions feel free to message me on Instagram

@CathyXO 5 ай бұрын

Just accepted mine.. nervous but excited! Don’t have a car so hope that is not too rough on me 🥹

@haleymagoo5287 Жыл бұрын

I'm doing the program next spring and am thinking about living off-site. Do you think this is a bad idea? i'm worried about missing the events and the social aspect. But what do you think? Having your own space vs living in flamingo?

@samyoung6119 5 ай бұрын

I got accepted last week on Thursday for the Disney College program, i am excited but nervous at the same time not knowing what to expect but watching this helps me to be prepared

@shelbybell6207 2 жыл бұрын

Just got accepted for fall '22! A little nervous but so excited, I've always wanted to do the dcp!

@CamsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations

@KingMufasa__29 Жыл бұрын

Disney college program 2023 in the house!

@patrickbyrne2145 10 ай бұрын

Accepted a few weeks ago. Glad to see a positive video about the program to make me less nervous after all the negativity online about it.

@mariamancine8727 3 жыл бұрын

This video was so informative, thank you! When you went to Disneyland on your CP, how long did you go for and how were you and your friends able to take time off? I heard it’s super hard to get time off when on the DCP.

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!! If you plan a good amount in advance it isn’t hard to get off! I went for 4 days, 2 days in the parks and 2 in LA! I got 3 of the 4 days approved off and then just had someone take my shift that wasn’t approved! We planned about a month to a month and a half in advance, then I went and told my leadership about my trip and they approved the days they could

@mariamancine8727 3 жыл бұрын

@@CamsTravels okay great thank you so much!

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@NoBSEateries 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips for those doing the college program. Definitely think it is a great experience for young people to explore and meet new people! -S

@therealskiiizo Жыл бұрын

Got accepted move in date is May 22nd 😮‍💨

@magicwithmer 3 жыл бұрын

I was also a part of spring 2020 🥺 I’m going back in a few weeks for fall advantage and I’m super excited!

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Rip Spring 2020 😢 So exciting you get to come back! What’s your role?

@magicwithmer 3 жыл бұрын

qsfb, same as my spring program! ☺️

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Congratulations!

@elizabethmarmo6714 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh thank you sm! I arrive in a week for my first cp and i'm so excited to get my itinerary today! :)

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

No problem and congratulations!!! Let me know your role once you find out!!

@elizabethmarmo6714 3 жыл бұрын

@@CamsTravels i got festival qsr at epcot im so excited!!

@aiiy4090 2 жыл бұрын

Payed the fee and now I’m going in January!!

@sebastianvelasquez9093 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You sm, best intro video. Can't Wait to get it started!!

@kailimanthei3206 3 жыл бұрын

I just got accepted! But I’m so scared and unsure about dropping everything in my life for this!

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!! I was scared too at first but once you get there and make friends/starting/spending every day in the parks you’ll love it I promise!

@Chris-kx1vw 2 жыл бұрын

Hi!! I’m a college sophomore and just applied the program. Just really stressed if I’m going to be able to go back to school after the program is completed. It seems that most people do it once they graduate. Do you think I will be fine or would you recommend me waiting?

@CamsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! My best advice is do it whenever you can fit it in with your school schedule! If you can do it now do it now if you can wait a semester or another then wait. Majority of people do it while there in school they just take a semester or two off! Talk to your counselor cause they can really help with letting you know the best time to take off of school or even just take 1-2 classes a semester

@ashtonrobertson4730 Жыл бұрын

can you enter the DCP more than once?

@milo4382 2 жыл бұрын

may you put a list of the many options we can do besides the parks? im arriving in july and want to organize and do a big checklist!! please and thank you so much for this video!!

@laikennewton6162 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great tips! I haven’t been accepted yet but hoping to hear back soon! 🤩😬

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!! Good luck!!

@reagan7823 3 жыл бұрын

I plan on doing it in the future and this is sooooo helpful thank you 🙏🏼

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@tylirb 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed!! I start my program in a week working around Magic Kingdom, hope I get to see you around the park!

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations and thank you!!!! I’m always in the parks!

@aushahales7340 2 жыл бұрын

you did an awesome job and made me so excited for the DCP!! how did you become a lifeguard? did they train you when you got there? also, did you just lifeguard for one of the resorts or where were you at? you’re awesome!!

@CamsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes they do train you on how to be a lifeguard once you arrive! I was just at animal kingdom lodge

@F1onthelimit 2 жыл бұрын

Got accepted ! Going in January 18th

@CamsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!

@kaylabrown2942 2 жыл бұрын

I just got accepted this Monday and I’m so excited 😆

@maddisonmccormick2578 3 жыл бұрын

I have been accepted into the Disney college program I am quick service food and beverage

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!

@kellyagostini3915 3 жыл бұрын

I was accepted this morning !!! So excited!!!

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!! That’s awesome!!

@miguelcuriel1987 10 ай бұрын

I was accepted yesterday im so excited but imm also really nervous

@jayeimanuelllc 6 ай бұрын

All of your answers are spot on!

@juliarose344 Ай бұрын

I got accepted to fall 2024 and am so excited. Thanks for all the advice! I'm trying to bring my car - is there employee parking if you drive to work?

@CamsTravels Ай бұрын

Congratulations and yes they do have cast member parking!

@jacobcowley31 3 жыл бұрын

I was just accepted for a 6th month program yesterday and I am so excited!!!

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations that’s amazing!!!

@jacobcowley31 3 жыл бұрын

@@CamsTravels Thank you so much!

@oreounicornz7893 3 жыл бұрын

I start my first ever DCP August 16th!! 😄

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!!

@NissaMaezHartman 2 жыл бұрын

I'm way too old to do DCP, but I absolutely would have! I saw a video recently with a girl who self termed. She wasn't happy with her role and wasn't a Disney super fan! No wonder!

@dukejan6 3 жыл бұрын

best part of the dcp was meeting you 🤪

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure I know who you are

@haleymagoo5287 Жыл бұрын

How did you find out what parks/dates you could go to? Like how did you plan your trip to disneyland?

@kaitlynlamarsna4851 2 жыл бұрын

I just got accepted today and I genuinely don't know whether or not I should do it. I want housing, but I have a cat and I have actual furniture from the housing I have been in prior to the acceptance. I also have another job that is primary source of income for my car mainly, which brings to about 800 a month for insurance and payments and all. I know I can opt out of housing but I know how important it is to be on campus and I know about having another job as long as it's on your days off from Disney. I don't know what to do.

@amandakeravuori8771 3 жыл бұрын

I just got accepted this morning. Big choice to make and super nervous with what to decide. But i would start August 16th and i feel like it would be such an amazing opportunity

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!! It is such an amazing opportunity, I would definitely recommend doing it!

@iviannieves5718 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you for the video. I'm going to be part of the Spring 22 and I am so excited🤩 I do have one question. Once you are assigned the role, is it for the entire time that you are in the DCP or is there role rotation?

@CamsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! You have the same role throughout your program! Now some people do get force transferred because of business needs but that doesn’t happen often

@iviannieves5718 2 жыл бұрын

@@CamsTravels Thank you for replying!

@ethanalba7875 2 жыл бұрын

Please let me know. I applied for the Fall 22 program but i was wondering. Say you’re assigned operations as ride operator let’s say at figment. Are you at figment your whole program or do you get to go to different attractions?

@MaddsyP 2 жыл бұрын

I’m going in may!

@debnelson8487 2 жыл бұрын

This needs updating. Now you need to win the lottery for a parking pass at FC.

@sweetlydrc2052 Жыл бұрын

I applied today *fingers crossed* ❤

@CamsTravels Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@mercedesbustillo6645 Жыл бұрын

I just got the email… I got accepted now I have to figure out how I’m gonna pay the fee before 7 days!

@dilophosaurusking7437 4 ай бұрын

I’m trying rn, wish me luck

@FirstNameLastName-js2ul Жыл бұрын

You were a lifeguard at DAK? Or AKL?

@jcchan08 2 жыл бұрын

Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea are the parks that are a not a part of the Free Cast entrance Benefit since its ran by the Oriental Land Company.

@ronvins 2 жыл бұрын

I won't be able to bring my car, so I'll be relying on the bus system. Is this a bad way to experience the program?

@AlishaRene143 2 жыл бұрын

I just got my offer today thank you so so much for this!

@CamsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

No problem and congratulations!!

@draebaxter 2 жыл бұрын

Is there anything that they are looking for specifically when accepting people?

@averyjacobs1587 Жыл бұрын

Sorry I’m so late to the game!! I’m just wondering…don’t your feet get so tired?! haha and was there a grocery store close to housing?? Also, what if i’ve never been to disney world before, would you recommend that i get to know it first or do they explain how to get where you need to be pretty well?

@karleesnider5122 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your shirt? I love it

@CamsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I got it from a small shop called the pixie place

@annew4651 3 жыл бұрын

You have the best shirts

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I love this space Mountain shirt!

@waltergould7916 3 жыл бұрын

Got accepted for June 21 and will be doing QSFB!! The same role I was supposed to be doing fall of 2020 RIP.

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Congratulations

@princessg2607 2 жыл бұрын

My college is online would I be able to still do the classes and work in the parks? I work full time right now too and doing both so I know it’ll be a lot of work but I’m up for the challenge

@babycee7862 2 жыл бұрын

how long did you have to wait between the WBI and the phone interview?

@Mombierella 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that they started doing that again. Thanks for sharing. Big thumbs up from #Mombierella 👍 Looking forward to seeing more from you soon.

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad they brought it back as well!!

@KyrstineVlogs 2 жыл бұрын

Heyyyy, I just got accepted today!!!

@marys8161 3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever met a DCP that had kids? how id that work?

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

I have not, so I am unsure of how that would work!

@claymaynard4570 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going in June! So excited! What about time off? Do we get a certain number of days that we can take off or what??

@debnelson8487 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you can be working 12 hour / 6 day shifts.

@tylerjohnson9133 2 жыл бұрын

Just got accepted for Spring 2022 🥳

@nathanturtle1 3 жыл бұрын

Love your vids man

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@kasensanders 2 жыл бұрын

What do you need to wear for Traditions and what would that entail for a guy? Thanks for all the tips!!!

@CamsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Just business casual clothes!

@jackiesamayoa5315 2 жыл бұрын

Just got accepted last week, first time seeing Disney 😭

@CamsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing! Congratulations!

@kobeybeauchamp431 2 жыл бұрын

i just got accepted a week ago and i am so excited

@CamsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations

@kobra1rose 2 жыл бұрын

Did you bring a car from out-of-state? If so, did you register it in Florida for that time?

@CamsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I did and you don’t have to register it in Florida

@jacobltwells6609 2 жыл бұрын

I was just accepted today!!

@ericak1742 9 ай бұрын

Anyone feel free to give input….random roommate or roommate selection??

@austinbrockington1293 2 жыл бұрын

I move down for my program next Saturday!!

@CamsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

thats awesome congratulations!

@locksfoils 2 жыл бұрын

if you take a car, do you pay $25 for parking for the shift or is there free employee parking?

@CamsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

There is free employee parking and you get free parking when you go to the parks as well

@austinupfold440 2 жыл бұрын

I got accepted a couple days ago!

@fuzzyiron 2 жыл бұрын

How was partying there are they strickon alcohol

@hitstickproductions7050 2 жыл бұрын

Just got accepted today!!!

@CamsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

@shavon22180 2 жыл бұрын

Are there blackout dates on the complimentary tickets you earn?

@CamsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Yes there is!

@katiemchale7806 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think that it is possible to work over 40 hours a week? I have been accepted for the spring program, but I’m worried that I will not be able to do it because I have a car payment.

@CamsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

It is possible some weeks especially during busy times of the year like holidays but the majority of the time you might not get exactly 40

@drjhale9801 2 жыл бұрын

This is true if you free yourself of the money racket before get accepted you better off ..word of advice you will suddenly have more “friends that have never been in contact you ever” We would say take of all your living expenses 6 months ahead cause you will only make minimum enjoy your time as a cast member. 🎞

@sebastianzielinski2974 2 жыл бұрын

I leave for my program August 21

@lukeknott4523 2 ай бұрын

Is this still accurate in 2024😅 I leave in August

@CamsTravels 2 ай бұрын

It’s fairly accurate! Good luck with your college program!

@jorgezumarraga8822 2 жыл бұрын

I got accepted but if i have some question how many hours a week do you work?

@debnelson8487 2 жыл бұрын

Minimum of 32 hours. Some work many more. Depends on role & business needs.

@naibrighter2618 3 жыл бұрын

I also did Spring 2020 , Rip , but I got accepted for August 2-February 24! I wanna do a Disney KZfaq , is it worth it?

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats!!! Yes it is so worth it and so much fun! If you have any other questions message me on Instagram!

@jkcoasters6420 2 жыл бұрын

Just got accepted

@sugarx6687 2 жыл бұрын

hi. i am new on your channel ^^ i am ahuge disney fan. may i ask if u are still working for diney atm? and what do u do? ps : you are very pretty ahahah xD

@CamsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome! No I don’t not work for Disney anymore

@taylorcamphorton7888 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been accepted for the upcoming program spring 2022

@CamsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!!

@20-NYC 3 жыл бұрын

Can you explain the fb page? And how you made friends?

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

The Facebook group is for potential participants and people who have been accepted! People make posts introducing themselves and you can find people in there with common interests and become friends with them

@beaushaver3779 2 жыл бұрын

I'm very happy I didn't do this. Back when I was thinking about it when I saw how much they would be taking out of my paycheck I immediately saw what a racket it was.

@lila6412 2 жыл бұрын

Which annual pass did you get?

@CamsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

I have gold which is now the sorcerer pass

@kareenapatterson4568 2 жыл бұрын

I got accepted on Monday, Feb 14th of 2022

@CamsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!

@bradyevans9114 3 жыл бұрын

are you guys still friends with Kyle Pallo?

@CamsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Yes we are

@Honeyvixencos 2 жыл бұрын

What about uber and Lyft? Would it be affordable? What are some problems you had with roommates? Do you often find things you want in the parks and hoard 😂

@CamsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

You could definitely Uber or Lyft but it would start get to expensive over time unless you shared rides with other co workers! We didn’t really have problems unless someone came home late and was being super loud when someone else had to be up early! And yes all the time 😂

@Honeyvixencos 2 жыл бұрын

@@CamsTravels thanks for replying so quickly! I’m looking into the program at the moment to see if it’s a good fit for me. I had another question if people who need service dogs could be accepted into the program?

@debnelson8487 2 жыл бұрын

Re service dog: make sure you get the Accommodations paperwork filled out with your doctor’s paperwork immediately.