Originally Posted By BoardWalkBelle Hi, I am a new CM! I am scheduled for Tradtitions. What happnes during Traditions? I know it is 8 hrs but do you sit there and listen to someone talk for 8 hrs(which would be fine) or do they take you out and show you around? Also, they said there is a cafeteria there for lunch, how are the prices and what type of food is available? After traditions what is the next step? I am assuming you will get a tour of the park you will be working in. How long is actual job training? How do pay raises work? Do CMs get a raise after 3 months? And then how often do you get raises. And how much is the raise generally? Anything you can tell me about being a new CM would be appreciated . Thanks!
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD I can't help you at all, but I just wanted to tell you congratulations! Enjoy being a CM. So which park are you working in?
Originally Posted By jkayjs Of course I could be wrong but arn't the photopass folks actually employed by Kodak?
Originally Posted By jkayjs BTW you can get all your questions answered by your HR dept. It is their job to provide employee's with such info. That way if you have any questions in the future you will be familiar with the process. And congrats on the job.
Originally Posted By blueharvest82 congrats n being a cm. First off, getting photo-pass on your first try is very cool, cuz you're making a little extra than the normal cm. Traditions is an 8 hour class at disney university with three breaks. You will get your temp ID and your nametag. You will go through the history of the company and then all the other stuff that follows...how to look, talk, what disney means, ect. At the end of it you will meet someone from your department, they will give you your initial schedule. Your first day is going to be a tour of animal kingdom, backstage, all the attractions, wardrobe, ect. Then you will get the rest of your training schedule. raises vary but are usually once per year and are based on a percentage. if you are part-time you will be able to transfer to another position in 3 months and full-time is 6 months. Your training will be five days after your animal kingdom orientation day. Also, you will get your real id with your photo after 90 days. The first 90 days is your probation period. Any other questions, please feel free to ask.
Originally Posted By BoardWalkBelle <<Of course I could be wrong but arn't the photopass folks actually employed by Kodak?>> Apparently not. I am a 100% employee of the walt Disney Co. <<BTW you can get all your questions answered by your HR dept. It is their job to provide employee's with such >> I am aware of that, I just wanted some basic info from other CMs who have been thru the process.
Originally Posted By BoardWalkBelle Thanks Blue harvest,that was just the basic info i was looking for
Originally Posted By BoardWalkBelle <<<First off, getting photo-pass on your first try is very cool, cuz you're making a little extra than the normal cm.>> Exactly one reason i applied for this position.
Originally Posted By leobloom Just remember, at Traditions you dont have to sign the slip of paper that the Union hands out. If you do sign the paper, they'll deduct a fee from your (already meagre) paycheck each time. They dont always make it clear that the Union is OPTIONAL. So be aware.
Originally Posted By Mickeyfan1 Congratulations from a former Disneyland Cast Member...and hopefully a Disneyland Cast Member once again when I retire next year! Enjoy every day as you create magic for your guests. This is the start of something great for you!
Originally Posted By Rsey103 Congratulations, Belle. Be sure to have a friend stop by and take *your* picture in costume/on the job at WDW. You'll treasure it later...
Originally Posted By CarolinaDisneyDad congratulations, keep posting your experiences. It will be fun hear how you are doing. Maybe my family will see you in a week. I hope to retire and work at WDW also. My wife has already agreed. Have fun. I hope you enjoy you new position.
Originally Posted By lesmisfan Congrats boardwalkbelle! i worked over there at disney world in fall of 2005 in the college program and had so much fun!
