1. Be enrolled as a Full or Part Time Student and Taking Classes.
- This is met, for we will both be going full time next semester at Utah State University! :) Like it says though you can be part time (a minimum of 6 credit hours) and apply. Last time I enrolled in a dance class and a vocal singing class to meet that requirement, so you can take any 6 credits you want! You do have to be taking classes though the semester before, time off from school doesn't count and you have to be out of high school.
2. Meet any school requirements for the program.
- This is different for every University so you will have to check with your school. The first time I went through Utah Valley University and had a hard time with the school. I recieved no credits and was told that it was a waste of my time to do the internship if I wasn't getting credits. I went anyway for it would help with my acting career, since it's DISNEY!!! They never had a student go through the program doing Acting before, so they could not do anything for me. Utah State has a GPA requirement and if you want credit hours for the program, you have classes you have to take through The Huntsman School of Business to get them. So just make sure you meet your school's individual requirements to avoid problems.
3. You have to be 18 years old at the start of the program.
- Pretty self explanitory, so you young ones hold out! Prepare for it so when you are old enough you will be ready to go!
4. Have unrestricted working status.
- That's right, depending on your job you have to have no limitations to your work ( Although Disney does have exceptions, and will work with you). My job in entertainment last time is a good example. I had to have no physical issues otherwise i could not perform. I had to have total availablity in work days 24/7. I worked 60 hour weeks during holidays, and had crazy schedules (2 am rehearsals) that were required. You have limited days off and sick days (3 sick calls in a month or 5 in two) so health was a big thing. It's work, don't forget that! Being able to step out into the park after a 12 hour day and watch fireworks before i went home was magical though. Hard yet rewarding!
So there you go, pretty simple and straight forward requirements that are easy to meet. Now I would apply as soon as the program you want to do opens ( Ours doesn't until August) but knowing everything ahead of time makes you prepared for anything that may happen between now and then. You also have a better shot at getting your Dream Job, which i will talk more about next time, for slots fill up fast and you want to make any deadlines you have. So make sure you meet these requirements, apply early, and be prepared for whatever happens!
P.S. Dream it, Believe it, Do it, Live it!
Disney Magical Moment: This was told to me by an Attendant I had and was her favorite moment she helped to create. She was up near Cinderella's Castle one night for crowd control during the nightly firework show "Wishes" when her and a few others saw this couple getting really lovey-dovey on the bridge, the others asked if they should approach them and tell them to cool it down, but she said no wait. The man then got down on one knee and proposed to his sweetheart. The attendants then ran down mainstreet to grab some "Just Engaged" celebration button for the couple to present to them. This special moment was enhanced by the attendants quickness to react to the situation and after the women said yes many clapped as they were given the buttons. Special Moments made unforgettable at Disney!
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