what is the disney college program? // dcp week

[@kmrwmk4585]

Looks like fun, but it’s absolutely appalling that a company worth $1 billion has the nerve to charge college students $400 to accept a job that pays them $11/hour. That’s a week’s worth of wages you’re giving them for free. Disney can dress it up as an ‘admin fee’ or whatever they like, but in Australia we call it wage theft and it’s illegal. US labor laws are wild.

[@kailywhite]

I had never been to Disney until I graduated college and I wish I had known before so I could've applied for the DCP. Love your videos and your love for Disney! Thanks for bringing some magic to all of us Disney lovers!

[@Jimmy-Mc]

Same! I discovered it not long after lining up my full-time job.

[@GigiTheWaitress]

I'm obsessed with that bibbidi bobbed boo shirt. SO CUTE

[@kayleighann4031]

I absolutely looove your channel I can’t wait for some more Disney world content!!! I want to do the dcp!!! 🤍🤍🤍

[@carolinepixie6338]

Thank you Bronwyn for making everyone's quarantine better! Your always so happy and bright! I hope your staying safe and healthy during this trying time! Love you and your videos so much!

[@kimber-leeh165]

you helped me with my first interview process & really deciding I wanted to do the program a year ago! I’m excited to see what new content you come up with and to follow your journey - you are a vibe !!

[@sophiabash1493]

I have watched every single one of your videos in the past week! I am soo excited to see that you uploaded I love your energy and vibe and Disney content!!! ;)

[@lunararyreads573]

I’ve dreamed of doing the DCP since early HS I’m finally graduating and going to college. I’m so exciteddds

[@saramaldonado6055]

Love you been binging all the old vlogs! Miss Holly!!!

[@jenn428]

I was supposed to start my program earlier this month and have been binging content to fill the void in my heart. Thank you for posting so many wonderful videos!!

[@unicorntastik]

Girl you are the Dcp queen! I did fall advantage 2016 and I watch your videos still cause they make me so happy!

[@maddie_malfoy1284]

Who loves disneyyy!

[@disneyqueenlily]

I’m so happy I got to be here early! I absolutely love you and your channel and you have taught me so much!

[@kaitlynweiss561]

I just started watching your videos and I absolutely love them!!! ✨

[@tinksallthingsdisney6010]

I truly love your channel! You seem to love your work and Disney, and you and your friends always look to be having the greatest time! So much fun!! Keep up the great content, Bronwyn!!!

[@littyravioli8039]

I remember doing my first college program a years ago and watching your video explaining each role and that's when I completely got hooked in your channel lol

[@katiejoy6638]

I can't wait until my program (if it's even still a thing after corona)!!! I was wondering if you could talk a little bit more about living on dcp housing, like the pros and cons of each apartment complex, as well as the bus situation! Thank you for bringing your positivity into quarantine-- it is much appreciated!

[@TheAardvarkPanda]

Hi I'm a CP alum :) Dcp housing has sort of a college dorm vibe if that makes sense lol (you're living with a lot of people in a small space/some ppl are trying to party/some are figuring out how to live on their own finally/mostly everyone is trying to have a lot of fun - stuff like that). During my program, Vista Way had the most of that vibe and Patterson had it the least (it seemed the most like chill and quiet). The others were in the middle. Taking the bus works fine but having a car is awesome. With the bus you must plan around the bus schedule, it takes longer to get places because of other stops/you may have to walk far to get to the bus stop from your apartment. To me the bus was not the ideal form of transport but it worked.

[@emmaepcot7769]

I looove your channel and me and my mom love to learn about the DPC and watch your vlogs. I love you channel!

[@myabrahler8994]

always a good day when Bron uploads:) and we get 5 days in a row☺️

[@thoth8784]

It's gonna take a lotta Disney Magic to get us through these dark, diseased times.

[@alex61099]

I am looking forward to the future of your channel Bronwyn, I loved all of your DCP content but I am excited to see the direction you take this channel! Keep doing you and having fun and most importantly stay safe!

[@alexandrasullivan1685]

you’re my favorite dcp vlogger and i absolutely liiiiive for your disney content so i’m very excited about what’s to come!!!!

[@charlotteharrison7784]

Thank you! Love your videos and are awesome when in quarantine!

[@desiree_anello]

Girl your videos are literally the most helpful ones out there and you are so genuine🥺🤍

[@deecalcara222]

Love you so much Bron! I hope to get into the program in spring, and you are SUCH a big help! Thank you so much ❤️

[@eddap19]

just decided to start researching abt dcp and im so happy ive found ur vids!!

[@rebekahmoir6884]

Bron thank you so much for these videos I'm learning so much about the dcp and can't wait to apply!!

[@jordanhedley7230]

Love this!! and love all your videos!!

[@fairieofficial]

Thanks for the video ! Also omg the background of you room is so cute and you are so so pretty ! 🥺✨x

[@clv_0431]

Thank you so much for bringing light to a dark time! You’re gorgeous btw!! ❤️

[@JennaStreich]

omg... you are the first American DCP youtube that's even mentioned the cultural exchange program! I feel seen:) lol, I can't wait to apply for it for summer 2021!

[@EmmaReid123]

Does anyone here know if you can apply for the cultural representative program (Norway) now or if they´ve stopped taking in people because of covid? Someone please help meee

[@oreounicornz7893]

they did just recently update Disney Look so you can have up to two piercings in each ear and you’re allowed to get highlights/balayage/etc done to your hair as long as it’s natural colors (brunette/blonde/ginger/black) and you’re willing to maintain it.

[@ramseyruffeno]

Can’t wait for the rest of this week!!

[@LivvyAlex]

I interviewed for the international program to work in the Canadian pavilion in Epcot. Even though I didn’t get the job, the experience was amazing

[@morganalxis]

A whole week of Bronwyn videos 😩👌 I’ll never be able to do dcp because I’ve graduated but I love watching your videos while I’m currently furloughed 😅

[@emmiepratervlogs]

yay im almos th first!! i love your videos i hope you are doing well!

[@fowldart2782]

Thank you for making this video. I’m not in college yet but I really want to do the dcp. So thank you for informing me of all this information.

[@magically_ash]

I love watching your videos! I was one of the students that lost their program this year. I was going to go April 20-July 31. But i am hopeful and will try again next year!

[@vanillafrost8552]

Hi I wanted to say your the reason why I'm thinking about applying for the dcp program. I have a question actually about working in the boutique. You have to know all these different hairstyles and looks do they teach you how to style the hair and how to be gentle with the kids?

[@karacogan8340]

In training they do teach you the hairstyles ❤️

[@reneesepesi8420]

My program will (hopefully) start on August 3rd and I’ve never been more excited!

[@MariaGeyer5678KfcNjc8riSw]

Love love love your channel! Can’t wait for more videos 💕

[@snowqueenkay]

Bronwyn your eyes are mesmerizing 😍

[@Ebbyxoxo346]

I’m in High School right now, and I want to do the DCP. Do we have to go to a normal college before going to the DCP? I’m confused

[@mikaylanicole2855]

you need at least one semester at a college before you can apply for DCP!

[@averyclayton4772]

@@mikaylanicole2855 this answer is why I watched this video, thank you!

[@delsmontgomery]

you look like a disney princess 🥺👑

[@Douglas-1994]

I hope I can join when its back up at Disneyland. I have three friends who were in it

[@damarisrivera3897]

Thanks so much for this video. I'm 37 and finishing my Radiology degree next summer. I thought I was way to old to apply but knowing there were others older than me kind of made me change my mind. Maybe I'll get lucky and get a spot! Thanks B ❤

[@kyraaronoff9089]

Wow you answered all of my questions! You are so helpful!! 💗💗

[@ellaclemons8493]

If you do a 1 1/2 years of college classes in high school does that count as a semester of college?

[@shelicewarr5613]

I was wondering if you could talk more about extending your program? I haven’t found any videos talking about it. Also about opportunities to stay with the company after?

[@TheAardvarkPanda]

Hi cp alum here :) Toward the end of your program you will get emails about applying to extend your program into another program. So basically you'll be doing a second CP program. Opportunities to stay on with the company as a non cp employee straight from your cp are super random and unlikely. You might get lucky and your location will be looking for a seasonal/part time/full time employee which you might hear about from a coordinator, but that's pretty rare. You can always apply to jobs through the disney careers website and the fact that you have the cp on your resume will help you.

[@diana-qs2ts]

I haven't graduated high school yet but I have done my research and found that back in 2014 Disneyland didn't do distance learning for classes. Is that still true today or has Disneyland adapted to distance learning?

[@ellesbells116]

I so wish I had this video when I was in college! Super informative and helpful and definitely wouldn’t have missed out on my chance. 💔 ALSO, what is your lip color?! It’s gorgeous on you!

[@kalyncelestine2477]

definitely going to do it once i graduate from nursing school! ❤️

[@rosecreations_3457]

Do you know if black for glasses count as a neutral color? I would think it does but i don’t know for sure.

[@debragray384]

does your eligibility to do the alumni program end at the same time as your dcp eligibility (shortly after completing college) or does it last longer? If so when does it “expire”/ no longer eligibile for alumni? Is a natural ombre hair ok for dcp?

[@callieakin4981]

I love your videos and the information you give us. Thank you!

[@rayray8986]

Not even going to be doing a program, just loving your videos 💕😊👌🏼

[@megborths5236]

I am planning on applying after I graduate and wondered if I should see how the application process is before I graduate. Thank you for the advice! I was super worried about going through the application process and it look bad on me in the future if I reject the opportunity before I actually want to do the program. Your videos have been a great help about the program!

[@OnceUponaBron]

as far as I know, unless you tell them in your interview you previously turned down an offer they wont know youve even applied before. but even if they do know it wont hurt your chances of being accepted!

[@autumneller4905]

ahhh ive been waiting for another bron vid!

[@uglyvegan7945]

I graduated from college over a decade ago so this doesn't apply to me, but I had an internship after college at a company not related to Disney so I'm interested in internships. Do you think the internship really does help you get a foot in the door at Disney, especially if you want to work higher up and not in one of the theme parks? Since there are thousands of interns, how do you set yourself apart to get noticed? Do you have the option of speaking to an adviser about how to move up in the company? Do you get advance notice of job postings within the company?

[@rachelmcfadden4944]

Hi, I just got accepted into DCP, and didn't realize my ombre hair could be a problem. If my ombre is natural colors is that alright or do I need to dye it before i go to Disney?

[@emberozel]

for anyone who has done this before, how much research did you do? Was there anything you wished you looked up before you done it?

[@lightimagay8174]

im 16 and i’m graduating early as well as taking dual enrollment college classes but if i keep doing this i would only be able to do it for one year but i would like to do it longer so what can i do?

[@robynsmyth3049]

I love your channel so much!!! ❤️❤️

[@henna2657]

Hi bron!! i have a question, can you do normal college while doing dcp thanks✨✨✨

[@katelynna.2337]

Sorry if this is a dumb question! But what’s the difference between doing the dcp vs just getting a job at Disney? I’m only asking because of the 400 dollar fee. It’s like I’m paying them to hire me?

[@christen2254]

Is the arrival date during the semester? I’m in my last year of undergrad and I haven’t applied because of this lol

[@Olivia-yc1yp]

Thank you! This helps a lot, I just got accepted yesterday and start in August!

[@williamranieri9020]

If I were to get finger tattoos how would I cover those

[@jazminjay2678]

hi!! I am really excited about the DCP, but i was wonder what the cost is around?

[@ashleyshambaugh6377]

What would you consider is "too old" for the program? I feel like most of the people on it are 18-25. Is it typical to see people 26+ and would you recommend it?

[@erickf8347]

can I apply as a community college student?

[@officiallylexi2891]

Could I apply at 17 as a freshman if I’m turning 18 before the program starts?

[@OnceUponaBron]

yes!

[@1wrighttwin846]

This might be in a future video, but I'll ask it here anyway😊 you have done the college program for photopass and the boutique, so I was wondering (in general or specifics) what the other programs are? I'm just curious💕I love that you're doing this!!

[@cosmonautskyler]

My final semester of college ended last December, but my graduation wasn’t actually supposed to be until this upcoming July (obviously that’s not happening because of covid tho). Does my 12 month chance to apply start from the day I finished my classes or the time I was actually supposed to have my graduation ceremony? Would really appreciate the help 😅😅

[@OnceUponaBron]

finished your classes

[@georgejulias2338]

Do you get to choose what department you work in?

[@olivia-yf5tb]

i’m in 7th grade but i rlly wanna do dcp when i’m in college

[@ellakobs]

Hi!! Love this video, thank you so much for doing it!! Quick question, why do you have to pay the $400? Like what does it go to? Also, does it cost extra to take the classes if you choose to? Thanks so much!!🥰

[@kenzieknapp969]

So you can’t do the Disney college unless you are at a Different college like you can’t just do disney college?

[@rachelschermann5410]

after you got and then reapplied for summer alumni and fall 2019 did you use the same resume and did it always work for getting past the application stage or would you recommend changing your resume every time?

[@sarahrich769]

Hey Bron! I was wondering if we would be able to get some Sit-down content about college, dance, and just your life because I’d be really interested to get to know you as a person outside of Disney through your channel!

[@mikedescano7277]

as a cp/cast member are you able to get access to photo pass/memory maker? or at least discount for your photos?

[@OnceUponaBron]

nope. you still have to pay for it

[@avacosta3130]

this was so helpful!!! thank you 🤍

[@shannon11397]

Most random question but what shoes brand do you wear if you’re a merchandise dcp. I’ve been accepted and hopefully still going but I can’t find anything on what shoes to get other than non-slip.

[@victoriab5012]

Most places will require all black shoes! My roommate was Merch and she just wore all black Nikes to work. Some merch locations will require shoes that are polishable but not all!

[@TheAardvarkPanda]

You will have to wear all black or all white shoes but it depends on what location you are placed at and you will not know your location until you get there. I would advise not buying your shoes until you get there.

[@johnmercado4752]

Ok so I was going to be one of the Fall Advantage 2020 CP’s, but as we know it was cancelled, my question is that I put to put me with someone random for the college program, how would you find out who it is? Do you find out before you arrive or when you get there? Like would I even know they’re name or anything about them?

[@bobbyluna8079]

Yay new video ❤️💕I’m dying to start DCP

[@mackenzieberryman8521]

Love your videos!!! A few questions, when should you apply for the programs, like when do applications open for the different sessions? Also, when you say no ombré hair, would that include highlighted hair that is naturally more brown at the roots and blonder at the bottom?

[@TheAardvarkPanda]

Check the dcp website for application dates depending on which program you want to apply for. Your hair needs to look like it could naturally grow like whatever color it is.

[@emilymarie2483]

I have both contacts and glasses. Would I be allowed to switch between the two for work, or just stick to one or the other for the whole program? I love your videos btw ❤️

[@OnceUponaBron]

you can switch between the two!

[@lillyfaulknier4665]

Ohh I loved this video! Do you know if there are any journalism opportunities within WDW? I’m also thinking about the Aspire program as there’s a Disney resort where I live...

[@AmandaShawxo]

Had no idea this was a thing! Thank you :)

[@edwardfreda3335]

The godess returns!

[@danielabotero03]

Hello Bron! You’re gorgeous! Just wondering, I’m a dual enrollment student and already did my first semester of college while in high school, does that mean I have to do my first “real” semester of college once I’m done with high school to get in or can I apply directly?

[@OnceUponaBron]

ohhh tricky i’m not sure!

[@jasminebeckett1]

support.disneyprograms.com/hc/en-us/articles/360006943371-What-are-the-basic-qualifications-of-the-Disney-College-Program- This link may be able to help!

[@littlesongbird1376]

I know you kind of touched on this but if you don't do DCP until after you graduate do you have to take the classes? I'm going into my senior year and I really don't want to take any more classes after I graduate, but on the website it looks like you have to.

[@OnceUponaBron]

no

[@littlesongbird1376]

@@OnceUponaBron thank you for replying☺️you'll probably never see this but I just wanted to let you know that I love your videos so much! I've always wanted to work in the parks and watching your videos has pushed me to finally bite the bullet and apply. Thank you for continuing to create such amazing content ❤️

[@clairajames4953]

i am a freshman in hs and i’ve known i wanted to do the dcp since i was in 5th grade. my school offers duel enrollment to where i can graduate my senior year with already having either a semester or my freshman year of college done , does that mean i can do the dcp right out of the gate or do i have to have a semester at the college since i will have completed one semester in the high school building but they are college classes? hope that makes sense lop

[@TheAardvarkPanda]

You must have completed at least one semester of full on college to apply support.disneyprograms.com/hc/en-us/articles/360006943371-What-are-the-basic-qualifications-of-the-Disney-College-Program-

[@tashaclelland2089]

What is the benefits of this program? Like why do this and not just take a semester off and apply for a job there the normal way? Especially you said YOU pay to basically work here?

[@emilymartin6189]

hey bron! I was wondering about your friends/roomies on your programs and if they were able to graduate on time? and what were some examples of their majors? just trying to figure out how to get that internship credit!

[@TheAardvarkPanda]

Hi! dcp alum here :) I took a semester off college to do the cp so I ended up graduating a semester later than I would have but I think it was worth it. Getting internship credit for the dcp has to do with your college advisor/major department head. I was an environmental science major and i was a recreation cp. My department head did not give me internship credit because he decided that the job I was going to have wasn't related enough to my major. Secondary to that, I took a Disney sustainability lecture class (it had no homework or tests) and my department head did think it applied to my major but he would not give me credit because he needed the class to have tests to show him I was putting in effort. On the flip side, I had a sorority sister who also did the CP, she was a recreation cp like me, she was a recreation and parks major, she didn't take any classes and she got internship credit. I also had roommates who did the cp the semester after they graduated because graduating on time was more important. If you want to be sure about getting credit, I would go to your college advisor and bring info about the program jobs and classes and ask them what you would have to do while you are there in order to get credit.

[@maddiefisher6319]

what criteria do they use/ ask you so that they place you in your role?

[@debragray384]

Maddie Fisher it depends on your job experience. Example: If you apply for merchandise and photopass /photographer, and you have never used a proffesssional camera but youve used a cash regester you would probably be working merchandise

[@Girlyvader]

What happens if you take/have taken college classes while in highschool? Do you still have to be 18 or older? Should you just wait until your done with your AA/ a later time in college? Also love the videos!

[@TheAardvarkPanda]

You must be at least 18 years old by the time your program starts. Also you must be enrolled in classes and have completed one semester in college to apply.

[@reneeprosperie6437]

Thank you so much for making these videos!!💕💕 1 small little random question: Does extra magic hours apply to the cp’s??

[@TheAardvarkPanda]

It does not - emh are only for resort guests. When my fam came to visit me during my cp i put my name on their room like i was staying with them so that i could go to emh with them. A small trick though - if you are already in the park and night emh start you can stay in the park and go to shops and walk around but you can't go on any rides because that's where they check your magic band to see if you are a resort guest.

[@Ruth-mf4qi]

Is it real that you have to practice your smile and if the company doesn’t like it they don’t let you work for the day?

[@whitleeflynn4689]

No lol