Email: Exploring Disney Heritage Status Update

Back in November 12th, 2013, I mention after I sign up for Disney courses that I missed out signing up for Disney Heritage. Well, I was place on a wait list, see about that here at the bottom of the page, and there was no availability.

Well, on January 7th, 2014, I received an update regarding the status of my registration for Disney Heritage. I have officially been denied . . . sort of!

This was the email I received:

So, that is that . . . No Disney Heritage for me. And it took them 2 months to let me know . . . sigh! Haha! Anyway, I'm not sure I want the class anymore because I think it will be a bit much for me. These classes are held on my off days, so I'm not really willing to give up another off day for classes.

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Disney College Program Education Offerings

I received an email December 4th reminding me about the education offerings provided by the Disney College Program. The emails is literally a month late!!!!!!  This is why reseaching the program and joining the DCP Facebook groups can be essential. The sign-up date wasn't emailed out to any participants.

Course registration information is posted on this page of the onboarding website and at the bottom is a button to register it says:

When you click on that button this page will open with information on the day to register. Make sure to look under the correct term (Spring 2014/Fall 2014) and program location (Disneyland is a completely different page).

Note that some courses are free (the Exploration series) and some require a fee (the Collegiate courses). For the paid courses you may need to purchases books (usually not over $50 - this can change). The free courses are more like seminars and discussion based so no books are need for this course. This courses may or may not take up an off day.

Here is information on course registration:

Should I register for Disney College Program courses?
How to register for Disney College Program courses?
How much are the Disney educational courses?

Official Links:

Course Match Maker
Credit Opportunities 

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How to register for Disney Courses?

Questions: How to register for Disney College program course? Where is the link to Disney's course registration?

So, yesterday morning I signed up for classes. Before, I was debating if I should take courses (read that here) while on the program. I decided to take the courses because I am really interested in Guest Services as a Hospitality major. Also, it will somewhat guarantee that me and a few of my room mates will have the same days off. *Plotting ahead*

THE WAIT & ORANGE CIRCLE

Well I stayed up until the original time: Monday, November 11th, 2013 at 12:00AM. The problem is most people assumed this meant 12:00AM EST, since majority of our business with the DCP Recruiting team has been in Eastern time. After 12:00 AM, the server was busy and the infamous "Orange Circle of Life" began to load. This "orange circle" is a loading sign that let's us know the server is overloaded and taking on thousands of request at the same time.

Everyone initially thought it was just a system overload or possible site crash, so that's why no one can access the page. In reality, the registration was not open yet. After the "orange circle" would load, a message popped up stating what we already knew: "Registration is unavailable. Registration for Spring 2014 will be open on" . . . .  blah blah blah

Then, everyone began to assume it meant Pacific time, because it's based out Burbank, CA (based on the disclosure/privacy link at the bottom). Also, an alumni said they registered for classes based on Pacific time. I personally had to wait until 2:00 AM (some 3:00AM).

PACIFIC NOT EASTERN

Well, the 2:00 AM time rolled around and the orange circle was back. I waited for 15 - 20 minutes and called it quits. MAJOR MISTAKE!!

I MISSED OUT

I woke up at 10:00 AM later that morning and missed out on Disney Heritage. There wasn't even a wait list at the time I woke up. I was pissed!!!

So, I debated a little more about taking a classes. After chatting with my room mates, who managed grab the the Disney Heritage courses (lucky ladies), I decided to take Exploring Guest Services (my original preference).

A bit later in the day (maybe 4 hours), I went back to the course registration site and Disney Heritage had a waiting list. This was not there at 10:00 AM. So,  I went ahead an added myself to the wait list. Hopefully, I'm at the top of the wait list, since many people on the Facebook group didn't know about the open  Disney Heritage wait list.

REGISTRATION SCREENSHOT & STEPS

A mini walk-through of registering and the emails you will/should receive after registering for DCP courses. To see estimated course prices check it out here . . . these prices were from 2013 but were the same for the 2014 dates.

Go to this URL: disneyurl.com/courseregistration

You will come across the following page: WDW or DL.

This is the WDW page, the Disneyland page looks similar to this.

Of course, click register for class.

To register for class you will need to use your last name and the email address you use for the DCP dashboard.

Next, you will need to pick your program: DCP vs ICP (International)

Type in your phone number and your arrival date.

It will send you to a page with a description of each course and  the categories for you to read over. You may go to the next page, if you have already read the syllabus (read it here) on the DCP Learning page.

After this page, you will be redirected to a page with a bunch of check boxes indicating your preferences. Click all the check boxes to see ALL THE COURSES. (This is faster!)

Last, you will finally be directed to the course page with prices, class times and locations. Choose the course and times you want.

Click submit/register and you will be taken to a confirmation page.

You will also receive a confirmation via email.

If you're put on a waiting list, you might see something like this in your confirmation email. *look at the Disney Heritage course*

Another screen shot of the confirmation email sent after registering for classes. Time, date, and locations are posted.

Those registering for Professional and Distance Learning Classes will automatically be placed on a wait list until you send a screen shot or copy of your enrollment stating your major. 

They will send you an email back confirming they received your proof AND you will know if you got the class in January.

Check back regularly, classes may open back up. Keep track of add and drop dates.

Others:

When to register for Disney College Program courses?
Should I register for Disney College Program Courses?

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How much are Disney College program courses?

Question: How much are Disney College Program courses?

This was recently posted in the Facebook Groups. Disney College Program course are known to sell out, so make sure your ready. Prices below are subject to change for Spring 2014. Bookmark your date and talk to your academic counselors soon.

Enroll: disneyurl.com/courseregistration 

The Spring 2013 Date: November 11, 2014 at 12:01AM EST

List of Course and Estimated Cost from June 2013:

Collegiate courses that are offered at Walt Disney World:

• Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management ($10)
• Human Recourse Management ($10)
• Corporate Analysis* ($24)
• Interactive Learning Program ($10)
• Corporate Communications ($10)
• Marketing You: Personal and Career Development Strategies* ($30)
• Creativity & Innovation: Gaining the Edge ($24)
• Organizational Leadership ($30)
• Experiential Learning ($30)

*These are the only collegiate courses offered at the Disneyland location. 

Seminars offered at Walt Disney World:

• Exploring Disney Heritage
• Exploring Marketing
• Exploring Guest Service
• Exploring Leadership
• Exploring Cast Engagement & Human Resources
• Environmentality and Sustainability Pilot

Seminars offered at Disneyland:

• Blended Learning Series
• Leadership Speaker's Series
• Professional Development Study: The Business of Show Business

SOURCE (http://allroadsleadtodisney.blogspot.com/2013/06/disney-university-course-registration.html)

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Should I take Disney College Program Courses?

This is the question I keep asking myself at the moment. As a part of Disney's "Living.Learning.Earning." experience, they offer educational course for college credit and leisure (the exploration series). This opens up opportunities for networking, resume building, team work, and skill enhancement. 

I really want to make the most of my experience and learn more about the company. However, there are a few cons to taking courses during the Disney College Program. 

Since I am Spring Advantage, I am allowed to take 2 course at a time  during my program. However, if you take a class it will be scheduled on your days off.

Classes are typically 2-4 hours long and last for 8 sessions (8 weeks or 2 months). I've been told, that it is now possible to schedule your class times. During my last program, this was not an option but classes were also free. 

For the ACE college credit courses, the price can range from $10-40 and this does not include the cost of books. However, this option is great for those getting credit from their college.

However, I can see this being a huge inconvenience for me. I have a lot of things I want do and see during the program, and having 1 of my 2 off days being awake (possibly earning morning) to stay in a class that is 2 or 3 hours long may become . . . annoying. What if I want to do something early that morning? Hmm . . . this could become a problem.

Some classes even have homework, projects and presentations. Now, this would be great if I were to receive credit for these classes, but I'm not doing it for college credit. I just wanted to do it for leisure purpose and networking.

However, upon reading a few comments on the 2014 Facebook group page it seems like it just depends on the purpose of you program.

Many say that the classes can be fun, entertaining, good for networking and informative. Others say, you'll be spending your off days going to a class on your off day and those will not change.

So, this is currently where I stand. I have until November 11th to figure it out. Humph!

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Disney College Program Class Registration

When can I register for Disney College Program courses?

Registration for Disney College Program classes begins November 11th, 2013 12:01AM EST. You will need to register online at DisneyNow.Com for your class.

Please note: some classes require will charge a fee no more than $50USD and books will also need to purchased for your class.

Once registration is open you add, pay, and drop courses. Classes are typically 3-4 hours, some even require homework, class presentations, and projects. Your off days will be schedule around your classes. So, if your class is every Wednesday, you'll be off on that day.

Recommend Courses: Disney Heritage, Marketing You

Overview: Disney College Program Spring 2014 class registration begins at Nov 11. 2014 12:01AM EST.


Visit HERE to read each syllabus, to determine which course may be right for you. Getting college credit from your school is your responsibility and you must talk with your academic counselor first. Please take care of this prior to arrival to Florida.

SOURCE: (http://cp.disneycareers.com/en/onboarding/fl/education/course-details/)

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