We all know that rejection hurts. Rejection from something you love hurts the worst. That is why so many people are truly broken hearted when they find out that they didn’t pass the web interview or their application has been given the dreaded “no longer in consideration” label after the phone interview for the Disney…
Author: Samantha Spellman
I was bitten with the Disney bug at an early age and there was no turning back after 'helping' plan my first trip at age nine. I have since planned two trips for my family as well as thousands of other fantastical trips that I could never afford. I graduated in 2014 with a degree in Creative Writing from Beloit College and participated in the Disney College Program as a Recreation Cast Member in fall 2014. I'm now working on my masters degree in College Student Personnel at Illinois State University.
Disney College Program: The Great Transportation Debate
Congratulations on getting accepted to the Disney College Program! The first decision you probably want to make now that you’ve accepted your role is if you will be taking a car with you or not. There a lot of valid points on both sides of the argument that can make a decision pretty difficult to come…
Let’s Drink Around the World Responsibly at Epcot!
With eleven permanent pavilions and two special events each year that add additional venue options, drinking around the World Showcase can be something of a herculean task. The glory of completing the task is undeniably alluring and challengers from all over are willing to give it a go. Before deciding to step up to that plate…
Why to pick Disney for your Big College Spring Break Blowout!
It may not feel like spring for many of us, but spring break season is upon us. When most people think of spring break during college, visions of beaches in Mexico and never ending parties usually come to mind. But a Disney Nut dreams of a much more magical spring break. Walt Disney World might…
Disney College Program: My Journey to Orlando
Before we go any further than the basics and the application process, I wanted to share my Disney College Program journey with you! It started in 2010 when I took a trip with my mom as my high school graduation gift. I met a Cast Member who was on the program at one of the…
Disney College Program: When is the Right Time?
With the recruiting season for Fall programs just around the corner it is a pretty good time to decide when to participate in the Disney College Program. There are a lot of factors to take into account when picking which program works best for you but in my opinion the most important ones are these:…
The Disney College Program: The Application
So if the Disney College Program sounds like it might be for you it’s time to start looking into throwing your hat into the ring. There are three steps to the process: the application, the web based interview, and the phone interview. These are the first real challenges of the Disney College program but they are…
The Disney College Program: An Overview
The Mouse For Less Blog would like to welcome Samantha, who shares about the Disney College Program. There is an element to Disney Parks magic that most guests don’t see. There aren’t any guidebooks to find it, like a Hidden Mickey. The quickest way to discover it is to look at the nametags of the…