I Might Be Going to DisneyWorld!!!!!

**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!!!

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

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...

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

*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!

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Machi-Chan

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Machster

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by grunger_kittie

Quote:

Originally Posted by Machi-Chan

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Machster

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.

Are you kidding? That would be great!

*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?!?!?

~~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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reznorite420

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!

*damnhooligan* · 10-18-2003, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Machias Banshee

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!

When in doubt: Ten cents a package.

*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

View Poll Results: Should I do it? Read the Post BEFORE you vote, please...!
Heck yeah! you could meet Mickey Mouse! Free rides?! You cant pass THAT up!!!!	4	30.77%
Yes, it would be an excellent way of improving your resume and future chances at a better job...	4	30.77%
shakes head Its not worth the time and Money. Stick with School...	2	15.38%
Dont bother, its just a cheap way of getting slave labor for the company...	3	23.08%
crosses fingers Gah, Evil Disney!!!! Eisner is Satan!!!!	0	0%
I'll PM you...	0	0%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

10-17-2003, 11:27 PM	#1
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	I Might Be Going to DisneyWorld!!!!! squeal I just checked my mail, and found out I got accepted into the Walt Disney World internship!!! 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 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... 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!

10-17-2003, 11:42 PM	#2
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10-18-2003, 04:08 AM	#5
damnhooligan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dorksville, USA Posts: 1,745	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! __________________

10-18-2003, 06:21 AM	#6
Shellfox Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,234	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 __________________ We're americans, We build Monster Trucks for fun! Imagin what we'll build when you piss us off!!- Christopher Titus

10-17-2003, 11:45 PM	#3
Mr. Snackpants Keep cool my babies! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mount Pleasant Posts: 2,239	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???

10-18-2003, 12:48 AM	#4
Duke Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,913	Take the job. It's disney!!!!

10-18-2003, 10:44 AM	#8
Kid Icarus Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Angel Land Posts: 4,150	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.

10-18-2003, 10:56 AM	#9
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Disney feels like they can control people's lives and the world. Still, I'd take the job. Once in a lifetime opportuinity. __________________

10-18-2003, 10:59 AM	#10
Cascadia Oregonian in heart & soul Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,731	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. __________________ Formally known as Scientific freak

10-18-2003, 12:06 PM	#11
Skeletoncrew Foot Elite Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Bearing in on your spicy brains Posts: 3,275	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. __________________ Adult TMNT fan art and fiction contest Now accepting entries!

10-18-2003, 03:15 PM	#13
Mars-Chan I'LL BE THE HERO!!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Practicing Alchemy in Risembool Posts: 6,297	Machias...take the word of a girl who's been to Disneyland more than once: *GO FOR IT, WILL YA?!?!?* __________________ clings to award THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! cries in joy RED DAAAAAAAAAAAAWWN!!!! PROUD Member of the Risembool Rangers! (icon made by bakergirl69 on glitter-graphics)

10-18-2003, 03:21 PM	#14
~~Reznorite420~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,851	It's one thing to be a customer... It's something completely different to be the employee... That's all I'm saying.

10-18-2003, 03:22 PM	#15
Mondo J. Gecko Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,064	Go For It.... its DisneyLand!!!!! __________________

10-18-2003, 04:31 PM	#17
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	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.

10-18-2003, 04:54 PM	#18
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	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!

10-18-2003, 06:10 PM	#20
jeff the cheff Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 122 and an eighth Posts: 2,129	I would go for it, it seems really cool, and if you work there this spring ill see you cause im going there! haaha

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