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Machias Banshee

10-17-2003, 11:27 PM

*squeal*

I just checked my mail, and found out I got accepted into the Walt Disney World internship!!! :thyper:

I just need some opinions from everyone, however...

Pros and Cons!

See, The internship's got me a 'role' (job) as a fast food and beverage person. You work in the parks and take classes for credit. You live in a gated community with a bunch of other people, get paid 6 bucks an hour, where they take your "rent" out automatically each week, and you get cheap/Free access to all the parks. You also get the Disney name on your resume, and that's one of the top three names, other than Coca-cola and MacDonald's (i think). And at Disney, I could do those voice auditions I've been wanting to do...I could be a voice in a movie :o Unfortunately those have to be done separately from the program...

Okay, Bad/Iffy points...

This internship would last during the entire-ity of this Spring Semester. Instead of getting credits I really need, I'd be the living property of Disney.

My parents are bound to the 'idea' that i HAVE to finish college in four years. They dont understand the five year thing, no matter how many times i tell them... :roll:

They control visitor hours, you have a curfew...they even control how you dress. Heck, I could get put in a Minnie costume on the hottest day of the season, and I couldnt do anything about it!
And as for the 'role' (job)....I have a job up here for over $8/hr. Why should I waste time and Money down in Florida? My parents have a rough time with me just in one state over!

Okay, and here's a question for our local voice actors/writers/Higher-ups of Mirage/Fox/Animators/Any of the guys who are involved with the making the new cartoon....

Would having this on my resume help increase my chances of getting a job as ANYTHING where you guys work? I'm accomplished in Music and Art, and I currently am working on a Major in Creative Writing and a Minor in professional Writing. I've gotten 'recognized' for my Fan fiction, but I dont know how that would really help...

I'd just like to hear that I have SOME chance of getting a job NOT involved with cashiering... :(

I only have two weeks to reply, so....*gets on her knees* Please help me!

SlayerX

10-17-2003, 11:42 PM

Me too, or land, whichever ones in Florida :) first 2 weeks of february.. maybe ill see you there, ill watch out for the giant minnie :lol:

Mr. Snackpants

10-17-2003, 11:45 PM

I would say yes becuase you said you wanted to do voice acting and you could get an audition there. As you said, youll have disney on your resume. and you get to LIVE at disney and get free rides and all that stuff. I think their control over people would suck, but its like that everywhere(at workplaces). I think after awhile of living there, it could get boring and become annoying....maybe???

Duke

10-18-2003, 12:48 AM

Take the job. It's disney!!!!

damnhooligan

10-18-2003, 04:08 AM

This definitely sounds like a once in a lifetime chance. I would take it.

I understand the whole "finish college in 4 years deal" that most parents rant about. I had to deal with very much the same thing when I moved out to Germany a year ago, where I would not be able to attend a university.

You've got a chance that few people get. Take it! :D

Shellfox

10-18-2003, 06:21 AM

this may not effect your desion much, or have anyhting to do with it in the long run

But Disney did do a major hack and slash to its animation department, and with teh exception of Brother Bear, and one other all ready near completion, htye are out of the movie busness, and there no way of knowing how many TV shows they'll keep doing

GK Punk

10-18-2003, 07:42 AM

Instead of getting credits I really need, I'd be the living property of Disney.

They control visitor hours, you have a curfew...they even control how you dress. Heck, I could get put in a Minnie costume on the hottest day of the season, and I couldnt do anything about it!

Wow.

I can tell you that I personally Could Not do that.

Kid Icarus

10-18-2003, 10:44 AM

Well, my friends aunt is in the same program (she plays Goofy), and she seems to like it.

I'd give it a shot... you only live once after all. Having Disney on your resume, like you said, can't hurt.

ThirdMarioBro

10-18-2003, 10:56 AM

Disney feels like they can control people's lives and the world.
Still, I'd take the job. Once in a lifetime opportuinity.

Cascadia

10-18-2003, 10:59 AM

once in a lifetime opportunity....I have never gotten an internship. It took me 6 years to graduate with a double major B.A. I am now off to another university to get a B.S. and a M.S.

Skeletoncrew

10-18-2003, 12:06 PM

Hmmm...I honestly don't know what to tell you Machias. On one hand, it could be a good opportunity for you, on the other...I've heard bad things about being theme park employees. Disneyworld is almost like its own country, they have their own laws, that scares me. I'd recommend checking out Team Rodent : How Disney Devours the World by Carl Hiaasen before making your decision.

Might also look around the 'net for personal accounts of people's experiences with Disney internships.

That Matt Guy

10-18-2003, 12:57 PM

Mars-Chan

10-18-2003, 03:15 PM

Machias...take the word of a girl who's been to Disneyland more than once:
GO FOR IT, WILL YA?!?!? :D

Reznorite420

10-18-2003, 03:21 PM

It's one thing to be a customer...

It's something completely different to be the employee...

That's all I'm saying.

Mondo J. Gecko

10-18-2003, 03:22 PM

Go For It.... its DisneyLand!!!!!

Machias Banshee

10-18-2003, 03:29 PM

It's one thing to be a customer...

It's something completely different to be the employee...

That's all I'm saying.

I've seen so many reports of bad workplaces, and cruel treament of the employees...that's what makes me nervous... :(

Kali

10-18-2003, 04:31 PM

Hmm, well, I can't tell you what to do, but I could tell you what I'd do. I'd forget the whole thing. That "living property" thing rubs me the wrong way.

But there are pros and cons, like you said. One being that it's only one semester, and then you can put it all behind you, assuming you won't be psychologically scared forever by the experience. Also it's a really good chance to make some contacts, although there are other ways to do that. And seeing as how you were "accepted", I assume you applied for this, meaning you had some reason to do so in the first place.

So, while it is a once in a lifetime experience, remember that not everything that glitters is gold, and EVERYTHING has a price. Research this really, really well.

Machias Banshee

10-18-2003, 04:54 PM

Yeah, I've been reading a lot of different reports and such about working there. I mean...there's one story where some kids in the program were eating CAT FOOD cuz they couldnt afford anything else! :o

damnhooligan

10-18-2003, 05:35 PM

jeff the cheff

10-18-2003, 06:10 PM

I would go for it, it seems really cool, and if you work there this spring ill see you cause im going there! haaha

Skeletoncrew

10-19-2003, 02:46 AM

What about transportation down there and back? Do they pay for it, or do you?

Machias Banshee

10-19-2003, 01:29 PM

Transportation up and back is all on your own...

Nturtle

10-19-2003, 04:26 PM

Hmmm... I was once offered a trip to disney but I declined cause Disney is way too commercial and they are terrible to their employees. Michael Eisner is a huge sell out, if Walt were sitll alive I bet he'd give Eisner a well deserved boot in the rump!

Keep it indie! woOt! :P