Q: How much does the program cost?

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A: There are a series of fees that must be paid while accepting an offer to complete the program that range from about $350 for the Walt Disney World program and $900 for the Disneyland program. These fees cover the cost of housing events and rent payments for the first couple of weeks of the program.

Q: How much does rent cost and how do you pay rent?

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A: Rent is paid weekly and costs anywhere from about $100 to $200 per person depending on the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, apartment complex, and number of roommates. Rent is deducted automatically from each paycheck, except for the first two weeks or so when rent is covered by the program fees.

Q: Can time-off requests be accommodated?

A: CPs may put in requests for time off from work, however requests are not guaranteed to be approved, and they depend on the availability of other cast members and business needs during the selected days. CPs may swap shifts to change their days off if they only need to switch one or two days in a week.

Q: When living in program housing, where does the included transportation go?

A: Housing includes bus service to every CP work location, including the theme parks, resorts, waterparks, and Disney Springs, as well as Publix, the Post Office, Wal-Mart, and the Florida Mall. Bus schedules vary, and CPs may view a printed schedule or download a real-time mobile app, however it is suggested that they leave for work early to ensure that they arrive on time given that the buses can fall behind schedule and they make multiple stops.

Q: I have questions that were not addressed here—where can I find more information?

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A: For more information about the Disney College Program, visit the official Disney College Program website or the official Disney Internships and Programs Blog. Personal blogs, vlogs, and Facebook groups may be helpful for seeking insight from other current and former CPs, but remember that these are not official sources of information and should be taken with a grain of salt. Always look for sources that are direct from Disney for the most up-to-date information about the Disney College Program.