Living

"Vista, Chatham, or Patterson?"

This is by far one of the most common questions prospective participants ask one another before taking on the College Program. Surprisingly, though, there are other points to consider:
- One- to four-bedroom apartments are available, with 2 participants in each room.
- Housing rates range from $82-108 per week (depending on apartment size) & are automatically deducted from your paycheck; there is also a one-time Program Assessment & Activities Fee of $100 due upon your acceptance of a role in the Disney College Program.
- Each complex is gated with 24-hour security, & apartments are fully furnished; utilities & certain amenities are included.
- If you are under the age of 21 upon arrival, you will be placed in a Wellness apartment (where no alcohol is permitted at any time); if you are over the age of 21, you will be placed in a Non-Wellness apartment, unless you would like to request a Wellness apartment (subject to availability). *All apartments are non-smoking.*
- Participants are encouraged to bring a vehicle; however, bus transportation is provided to & from work & to local places such as the bank, grocery store, & mall.
- Guests are welcome to visit the apartment complex until 1 a.m., & overnight guests are not permitted.

Even though there are quite a few rules & regulations, they are not too hard to live by. I, myself, never felt unsafe when I lived there & the expectations of security were not unreasonable, for the most part (though some would disagree). Also, the value received for the cost paid is worth it since the apartments are really quite nice. Each complex is also equipped with a pool & hot tub, a gym, & a post office of sorts. The conveniences of living at Disney are certainly a plus to the program & should only add to the enjoyment of being a cast member!

~Steph :)