Disney aka "The Happiest Place on Earth." Is it just as happy to work there as it is to be there? I guess I'll be finding out this summer. Of course, the Disney College Program and Disney Professional Internships are some of the most difficult internships to land. Some hopefuls apply year after year only to be turned down time and time again.
The rejection can suck, but what about the acceptance? Disney drags you through a torturous waiting process that can only truly be described by GIFs.
1. Submitting Your Application
I don't know if everyone contemplates life before submitting an application to Disney, but I know I did. Some people were even freaking out about using commas or bullet points in their application. Bottom line is, everyone who applies wants to be a part of the best company in the world and live out their dream. Some are just a little more paranoid about the application than others.
2. Getting A Phone Interview
Jumping for joy, screaming, and crying are among the common responses. I personally screamed a little. Just a little though because I was at work. The phone interview is something that only around 10,000-13,000 people get offered so getting to that point is a huge thing.
3. Waiting For Your Phone Interview To Start
I woke up at 6:00 am the day of my interview, put on Minnie Mouse ears, watched Lilo and Stitch, and then listened to Disney music until my interviewer called. I was pretty wired to say the least, and not just because I made myself four cups of coffee that morning. All of that preparation couldn't have possibly prepared me for the feeling of my heart dropping to the pit of my stomach when my interviewer called.
4. Right After Your Phone Interview
Dead or on top of the world. There is no middle; just the two extremes. Either you know that you were on your game with the questions, or you said "uh" for every other word. Don't freak out too much though. Lots of people who think they do terribly on the phone interview still get in! They're just trying to make sure you're right to be the face of Disney.
5. The Waiting Game
Worst. Thing. Ever. Do I really need to say more? I waited for about three weeks after my phone interview to find out whether or not I was accepted. Some wait months and some only have to wait a few days. No matter if it's one hour or two months the wait sucks.
6. Watching A Wave Pass You By
This is when you really start to hate looking at the Facebook pages for the Disney College Program. Everyday brings a wave and everyday makes you even more sad that you aren't in the wave of acceptances.
7. Getting "THE" E-Mail
Freaking out isn't even the way to describe it. I cried and fell to the floor in my roommates room; others had to pull off the road when driving so they wouldn't wreck. No matter the reaction, just know that it's totally okay to be excited because you're moving to Disney!
