benefits, budgeting & packing // dcp week

[@mikaylacastora8029]

Loving this week, Bron! As someone that just did the CP and had a decent amount of bills to pay each month, my biggest tip is to start budgeting and taking a look at your finances asap to help you get in the mindset as well as putting as much money into your savings as possible. I know personally I'd go to the parks and my friends would be buying all the merch and snacks and I'm that friend thats like "I have $3" it's difficult but definitely possible! Also bringing your own snacks to the park is so helpful if you're on a budget! Keep spreading the magic!

[@bethanyc1953]

This is the little bit of Disney magic I get a day. Love this video "collection" series ?❤😁

[@edwardfreda3335]

Legit, I've used that 24 hour rule my entire life and it's paid dividends! I love how you were rockin' the same shirt every day for this week.

[@clarapatin1862]

i think they were all filmed on the same day but ya

[@OnceUponaBron]

lol they weren’t

[@clarapatin1862]

Once Upon a Bron oh that’s funny lol

[@haileybeth3318]

Once Upon a Bron I’m sure you’ve heard, but WDW has set opening dates!!

[@edwardfreda3335]

@@clarapatin1862I do architecture on the same schedule daily and I'm pretty sure she gets on (there's a blue alert and it's right around the time DFB uploads daily) and checks comments before she films it. I haven't checked comments on the daily, but I'm pretty sure she's pulled questions and mentioned em in the vids; she's a smart cookie.

[@jamienoone8777]

Hi bron! I know you drove down for all your programs so this is for everyone who is flying, FLY SOUTHWEST!!! You get 2 free suitcases under 50 pounds and if you need a third one they don’t weigh it, it’s just a flat fee. It was a life saver on both my programs!!

[@heather-wh2nq]

I literally spent most of today rewatching your old dcp videos! I live in England so I don’t think there’s a good chance of me being able to do a dcp but I definitely want to!

[@lilymads5227]

Google it, there's a bunch of UK unis which offer it as an option! (which I discovered too late lol)

[@blissfoxsimmer3346]

Disney cultural exchange program has uk based opportunities.

[@TheAngelBurrell]

we love me taking notes about the dcp 4 years in advance

[@saramaldonado6055]

Lmao I feel called out 😨😅

[@katiew8329]

I’m LOVING this series, so much wonderful information!! Thank you! (Also, I love your fairy lights, they look so pretty💖✨)

[@MollyPotato123]

i really hope everything works out as i am currently a senior graduating high school and have my heart set on doing the dcp in the fall of 2021 - i'm trying to stay hopeful as there is some time between now and then and i will have plenty of opportunities after that time frame, but i have my fingers crossed.

[@VictoriaHolmesView]

I hope you get to! But don’t worry if it doesn’t work out the first time! I got rejected multiple times and then had to turn down an acceptance once so I ended up being 22 when I went for my program instead of 18 and I’m so glad I ended up going when I was a bit older and almost done with school. It’ll work out! 💖

[@sydneystoreyy]

I’m hoping to do the same!!:)

[@ainsleydrew7681]

I'm hoping that i can do that program too!

[@brooktaft9109]

good luck!! wish you the best!

[@erikaguevara9070]

"I don't eat a ton" lol must be nice 😆

[@Lee-sb1re]

Thank you for bringing a little more Disney magic into our day! I can’t wait to do the DCP 2025 (hopefully!)

[@jessieshack9097]

wowowow im early!!! i love your videos soso much and they've recently been bringing so much joy!

[@WDW_withRico]

This was really helpful! I am starting my program in March of 2022, I am truly worried about how I’ll save and whatnot but being a follower of yours. I chose to look back at this and your advice sounds really helpful!

[@christal.21]

i'm early but i love your videos so much they're so helpful/entertaining and you have such a great bubbly and fun personality!

[@0jul4]

I love this series so much.

[@ryleyanne_]

Thank you so much for your videos! I’m planning on doing the dcp through my Tourism school either in January next year or August next year and your videos have given me so much insight! Love your channel ❤️

[@emilyrosevids26]

I’ve been waiting for the next video all day lol 💕

[@amrindixon]

Yay!! Another DCP video! im soo doing it once i get to college lol

[@ryleeheeter8959]

I’m so early! I love your videos so much and even tho I’m not even in high school I have always wanted to do the program and I’m so excited and hopeful that I will be able to go in college 😆😊

[@amishamathur177]

This week keeps getting better!

[@giuliabrady1463]

omg i’m so early!! i love your videos and disney soooo much!!!! i’m so sad that my trip in april got cancelled, but i’m supposed to go in august!!!

[@oceanmusic905]

Thanks for sharing this information!!!!! I was supposed to be leaving for my FA program today (which was sadly canceled)! I can’t wait to reapply for the spring!!! Hopefully I get in again!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@SugarJoy15]

I'm scheduled to arrive this fall (Fingers crossed) and the open mind piece of this video really helped me out. I feel like all of us fall 2020 CPs are just confused as to what our program will be like if we get to go. What will our hours look like? What will housing look like? Will we get park access? Will our rolls get changed? And this video made me realize that no matter what happens, it's what we make of it.

[@OnceUponaBron]

yes!! i’m interested to see how it all goes too

[@kaliskingdom7557]

This series is amazing!!!! Thank you!

[@peytondonohue1959]

Super helpful! I can’t wait to apply❤️

[@jenn428]

This video was super helpful! Thank you so much for helping out 🤗🤗❤

[@emilyrosevids26]

Early!! Love you Bron!

[@kayleighodonnell4766]

When do you know who your roommates are? Do they tell you before or do you find out when you get there? If so how do you do roommate gifts if you don’t know who they are? Also, is it definite if Disney will honor your linking? And how do you do gifts if you aren’t certain they will in fact be your roommates?

[@OnceUponaBron]

you won’t know who your roommates are until you walk into your apartment and see them even if you did link with people. i only ever did roommate gifts when i could link with all the people i planned on living with. if you don’t know who you’re roommates are gonna be and still want to do roommate gifts just do something a little more generic!! it is not definite you will be with the roommates that you try to link with but they do their best

[@kimmy-wr3ky]

where is your adorable pink embroidered rain jacket from??? ive been thinking that for the longest time, i love it!

[@clarytaylor8582]

hey bron! do you/did you know anyone on your program with disabilities? i’d love to do the program, but as a wheelchair and feeding tube user i wanna make sure it’d be feasible before applying. i know disney is phenomenal for guests with disabilities, but wanted to ask what you know about the cast member side.

[@OnceUponaBron]

yes they can make accommodations! i don’t know a ton about it. it may limit your roles a little but the program is 100% still available for you

[@addisonreyna04]

i know this video/comment is old but i was at disney these past two days and i saw a lot of disabled workers!! especially wheelchair users

[@alicia4175]

im sorry but you are so unbelievably stunning

[@OnceUponaBron]

aw thank you!!

[@alicia4175]

@@OnceUponaBron no problem angel, ly

[@anythingaubrey]

I really want to do the dcp program when I get to college but I'm not sure which park I should work at because Disneyland Resort is closer to me but I would like to explore Walt Disney World.

[@gracerogerz]

when you apply you have the option to put interest in both and then if you get in the recruiters will tell you which side you’ve been chosen for! bear in mind the DLR program is a lot smaller than the WDW program

[@Speaknow1989ts]

There's more roles in the WDW program and I believe it's cheaper but I'm sure you'll enjoy either of them! I'd love to go to Disneyland one day!

[@k80eugenio]

When you say “extend” your program, does that mean something along the lines of doing a fall program and extending it into the spring?

[@TheAardvarkPanda]

yes when you "extend your program" you apply to work the next program

[@alexxpineiro]

love your shirt!

[@isabellaaraujo8077]

The ticket you receive in traditions can be used in blackout dates? Also, LOOOOVE your videos!!!!

[@OnceUponaBron]

no

[@karacogan8340]

Omg this is the earliest I’ve ever been!!!! I love you and your videos ❤️

[@yeserneirda3451]

We’re these videos recorded in a DCP apartment?

[@ellakobs]

Hi! So I know u said u get a pass for the parks during your program, but does that stop right once it ends? Or is it for a year like the annual pass? Also, is it a park hopper pass? Thanks! :)

[@josie.wright]

Does doing dcp give you all the benefits you mentioned in the video?

[@suzannedavis5366]

hxneybee. Always subject to change, but yes

[@saramaldonado6055]

👑👑👑!!!!

[@rebekahmoir6884]

Bronwyn, is there a curfew in the dorms? Love your videos!!

[@OnceUponaBron]

nope!

[@avalynn8026]

Oh my gosh! Two things, can you do a video on your Apple Watch? I just got one today! Second can you make a podcast?! I know it’s a lot of work but it would be fun

[@emmachilderss]

to work for the company do you have to have done a cp? i’m just a little too young to think about it now but i’m just wondering btw love the videos💞

[@OnceUponaBron]

Nope

[@CurlieGirlie16]

So you mentioned the free tickets but do you get any discounts on tickets if you want to buy some for friends/family??

[@OnceUponaBron]

10% off

[@soofeeyah]

did you ever have to learn any basic form of sign language? like what would you do if someone from the parks asks you something in sign language-

[@OnceUponaBron]

nope. it’s the same with any language barrier, you try your best to communictae

[@kenzbennett]

can you do the dcp if you are in community college?

[@debragray384]

kenz skywalker yes you can!! ❤️

[@ravensb-more5234]

Those 3 dislikes are people who never got the chance to work for the most magical place on earth

[@autumnatencio4681]

Can you buy kids meals as an adult?

[@OnceUponaBron]

Yep!!

[@Charlotte-uf2ti]

me watching these even though i'm 16: 👁️👄👁️

[@parkergracelesher]

girl im 14 hahaha

[@kimber-leeh165]

even with your positive vibes, I still definitely learned from you before applying that it will be hard!! I appreciate your sharing 💓💓

[@minkiemonkey9]

Hey Bron! I am loving this week of videos. These are the best!! I was wondering about how much you had left over from your paycheck once your rent was taken out. Lots of love!!!❤️