Tackling the Application

Now, for those of you just starting the application process, the most important thing you need to know is DO NOT STRESS OUT.

Yes, for a lot of people, this process is a huge step in their lives, but do not stress out about it. Keep cool, relax, and just go with the flow. While you’re relaxing and reaching your cool point, don’t forget that you’re still doing the first step of the Disney application process. Just remember how everyone else has started in your place and you’ll feel better – everyone has had to do this, you are not alone. If it makes you more comfortable, do the application lounging in your bed or even dress up like you’re doing a real interview. Whatever makes you feel comfortable, make sure you do it before you start!

Now, when it comes to picking roles, make sure you only pick roles you would be HAPPY with. There are a dozen roles and say you don’t want to do Full Service Food and Beverage, make sure you put NO interest. If you could remotely deal with a role, put what’s higher up on the scale, which is Low Interest and so on and so forth. The answers you place on the role portion of the application WILL affect the results of Disney’s decision possibly by the time you finish your web interview.

Another important thing you will read on just about any and every blog or see/hear on any video anyone has done on the college program, READ the questions as they will be asked again and worded differently. You might not perceive a question to be similar, but they will be so keep an eye out for that. To help you not mess up in this situation is to choose “strongly” worded answers, such as “Strongly agree” and “Strongly disagree.” NEVER put neutral as an answer to any question as it might cause a problem down the line when and if you approach a similar question as the one you just answered.

Another helpful hint is to just talk to other people who have done the WBI before, so my suggestion is to join a Disney forum or search for a Facebook group devoted to your program season. These people will most likely stick with you to the end and will become a part of your DisFam. You won’t realize it now, but these people will become your close family as well as your extended family.

So, a quick bullet point recap to the application/WBI (in my opinion) –

·      Do not stress out about it

·      Do make yourself comfortable

·      If you could be OK with doing any role, PICK IT

·      If you do NOT want to do a role, no matter what, specify this on the application

·      READ the questions on the Web Based Interview

·      Do NOT put neutral as an answer to a question

·      Choose strongly worded answers

·      Check out other blogs, YouTube videos, websites

·      Join your program period’s Facebook group

In regards to the “neutral” answers on the web based interview, everyone will have different opinions on how to tackle this. Some people say a few neutral answers are alright, then there will be people like me who say to NOT do it. I personally say to not put neutral down as anything just because I had done so on my first web based interview several times and I did not get through. However, I read the questions more carefully and answered with a lot more “strongly” worded answers and made it through to the phone interview.

Just make sure you keep an open dialogue with your future DisFam as they’ll help you out every step of the way. If you need some luck your way, I’ll send it your way. After all, one could never have enough pixie dust in their lives.

See ya real soon!