advice for mom of new cper

fearless1123 · 11-19-2006

My dd will be arriving Mar 28, 2007. She would like to have a car there but we aren't crazy about driving from Ohio. She'd like to make the drive alone but there is no way - I am just not ready for that yet.

Is this feasible: we fly in, rent a car, shop for pillow, linens etc. mail down some necessities, etc??
What do others do? How bad is it not to have a car there?

Advice please!!

Thanks

vlogilvie · 11-19-2006

The transportation here is will take you pretty much anywhere you want to go. The flip side is that it isn't always convienant. I have a car here, and I drive to work because the bus doesn't have a regular stop at my work location, but when I visit the parks I take the bus so I won't have to park, and I save on gas. The bus does go to Walmart and area grocery stores also.

gingita · 11-19-2006

First off, congrats to your DD!

I would definitely, definitely, definitely recommend having a car while on the college program. While it is feasible to do it without a car, it can be quite depressing to not have one and be stuck to a bus schedule or begging rides off other people. Especially if you want to see more than Wal-Mart and Disney while in Florida.

Luckily I met a "special friend" early in the program and he let me take his car all the time (he wasn't a CP). Otherwise I would have gone crazy.

How long is your DD on the program for?

alilmagical32 · 11-19-2006

In all honestly, I would try hard to allow her to bring her car. The busses do run to anywhere you need to go, but they are horribly inconvenient. Some work locations even require you to take three buses. My mom and I drove down together and then she flew home. (I'm not sure where you are in Ohio, but my mom was able to fly one-way into Cleveland for around $79 dollars) I am not saying you [i]have[i] to have a car to get by in the program, but by it is DEFINITELY more convenient. Also, for the money you will spend to ship things, you could probably by your one way ticket home. Please let me know if you have any questions about the program. (What to pack, pointers, etc.) I know there is alot to do at the beginning and it can be very overwhelming! Good luck with everything!

fearless1123 · 11-20-2006

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Originally Posted by vlogilvie

The transportation here is will take you pretty much anywhere you want to go. The flip side is that it isn't always convienant. I have a car here, and I drive to work because the bus doesn't have a regular stop at my work location, but when I visit the parks I take the bus so I won't have to park, and I save on gas. The bus does go to Walmart and area grocery stores also.

If you don't have a car will they give you a job that does have a bus stop at it?

fearless1123 · 11-20-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by gingita

First off, congrats to your DD!

How long is your DD on the program for?

6 months

fearless1123 · 11-20-2006

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Originally Posted by alilmagical32

Please let me know if you have any questions about the program. (What to pack, pointers, etc.) I know there is alot to do at the beginning and it can be very overwhelming! Good luck with everything!

I would love to know what she should bring - I suppose there is a list somewhere.

Thanks to all who replied, your advice is good. Before I wasn't even considering a car but now I am. I just have to work on her dad!

Jenabug · 11-20-2006

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Originally Posted by fearless1123

If you don't have a car will they give you a job that does have a bus stop at it?

All locations do have a bus stop if that's what your asking. If she has a job at a resort, it will be tough to get around because you will have to transfer from a charter bus to a mini van. If she works at the parks, she will only have to take one bus.

rlcarmichael · 11-20-2006

You could always buy a "clunker" in FL then plan on selling it when she leaves.

alilmagical32 · 11-21-2006

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Originally Posted by fearless1123

If you don't have a car will they give you a job that does have a bus stop at it?

I hate to say Disney doesnt care, but honestly, they dont. They have no idea or concern as to whether or not you have a car and they wont plan your work location around it. My parents werent big on my taking my car either, but I am so glad they gave in!

11-19-2006	#1 (permalink)
fearless1123 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bay Village, OH Posts: 313	advice for mom of new cper My dd will be arriving Mar 28, 2007. She would like to have a car there but we aren't crazy about driving from Ohio. She'd like to make the drive alone but there is no way - I am just not ready for that yet. Is this feasible: we fly in, rent a car, shop for pillow, linens etc. mail down some necessities, etc?? What do others do? How bad is it not to have a car there? Advice please!! Thanks __________________ '81 - Contemporary, '83 - Contemporary, '91 - CBR, '93 - CBR, '94 - Yacht Club, CBR, '95 - Beach Club, '97 - Beach Club, '99 - Dolphin, '00 - Dolphin, '02 -Swan, '03 - Swan, '04 - Dolphin, Swan, '05 - CBR, Swan, '06 - Swan, '07 - Dolphin, '08 - Beach Club, My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving trip to see our daughter with her high school marching band, in a parade! 5 days 15 hours 34 minutes

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vlogilvie Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Magic Kingdom Posts: 841	Re: advice for mom of new cper The transportation here is will take you pretty much anywhere you want to go. The flip side is that it isn't always convienant. I have a car here, and I drive to work because the bus doesn't have a regular stop at my work location, but when I visit the parks I take the bus so I won't have to park, and I save on gas. The bus does go to Walmart and area grocery stores also. __________________ Valerie WDW Cast Member Guest Relations at Magic Kingdom MB'ers I've meet so far: DDoll, WishUponaStar, Dana, Prezcat & b1wife, Rosebud, Jenabug, Soundgod, Mickeysgirlz

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gingita MB Mommy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lake Buena Vista Posts: 1,516	Re: advice for mom of new cper First off, congrats to your DD! I would definitely, definitely, definitely recommend having a car while on the college program. While it is feasible to do it without a car, it can be quite depressing to not have one and be stuck to a bus schedule or begging rides off other people. Especially if you want to see more than Wal-Mart and Disney while in Florida. Luckily I met a "special friend" early in the program and he let me take his car all the time (he wasn't a CP). Otherwise I would have gone crazy. How long is your DD on the program for? __________________ Ginger The List: MissyH-ddoll-MommytoMJM-Cincy-Mrspooky-Ingamba-Bali-Doughnut-HoneyBear-Erin-Cavey-Lil-Tigger-EmpressJenny-Palmickey-Disneyguru-Mickaholic4077-Janice419-Bama Rama-MissDisney-PrincessJill-Baloo85-BDavis-Princess Tessa-Daydreamer-WishUponAStar-Queensmama-Maria-Bumble-Kizzmitt-Soundgod-Catfish1999-Slartybartfest-Cousin Mike-Jen-Jenbarnwell-Ready2Go-rlander-Daisee-Lovemysons-Chastmastr-Quakercub-Val32-PrincessAlyssa-Iluvwdw-Dana-Ilama-Bosoxx65-Lurk...to be continued

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alilmagical32 Big Cheese Join Date: May 2006 Location: Celebration Posts: 998	Re: advice for mom of new cper In all honestly, I would try hard to allow her to bring her car. The busses do run to anywhere you need to go, but they are horribly inconvenient. Some work locations even require you to take three buses. My mom and I drove down together and then she flew home. (I'm not sure where you are in Ohio, but my mom was able to fly one-way into Cleveland for around $79 dollars) I am not saying you [i]have[i] to have a car to get by in the program, but by it is DEFINITELY more convenient. Also, for the money you will spend to ship things, you could probably by your one way ticket home. Please let me know if you have any questions about the program. (What to pack, pointers, etc.) I know there is alot to do at the beginning and it can be very overwhelming! Good luck with everything! __________________ MB'ers I've Met: Tink74 http://thebestthingscomeintwos.wordpress.com/ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: On our way to One! 19 days 6 hours 4 minutes

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rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,996	Re: advice for mom of new cper You could always buy a "clunker" in FL then plan on selling it when she leaves. __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF: DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP - now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 19 days 0 hours 19 minutes

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