I have successfully moved into my apartment (Patterson Court) and here is a run down on what you do when you move in.
Day One- Move In Day
At first I was not for sure on how early to arrive for check-in. Disney says check-in is at 9am, but we started to check-in close to 7:30am. To be considerate of other cast members who are sleeping before work Disney does not want people to get there before 6:45am. The first people who arrived came around 1am and they were allowed to stay. My roommates and me got to check-in (Vista Way Apartments) around 6:30am and there were probably around 40 people ahead of us. When you check-in you can leave your luggage in your car (if you drove). If you flew they have a place where you can drop off your luggage.
During check-in there were multiple check points and different stations.
-First Station : They ask for your name and gave you a sticker with your name on it.
-Second Station: They put your name in the system and ask if your mailing address if correct (permanent address) and to verify your phone number.
-Third Station: Sign housing papers stating that you will follow the rules.
-Fourth Station: Picking out your room. Coming into the program I had 3 other roommates and we wanted a 2 bedroom in Patterson. They had none available except for one in Vista Way. We ended up getting a 3 bedroom in Patterson and now I have a total of 5 other roommates. At first I was nervous with finding out who the other 2 girls would be because I met the other girls through a Disney Facebook group. I am very happy with all my roommates and I am ready to begin the Disney adventure!
-Fifth Station: Apartment ID, they are strict on the Disney Look and some girls were sent to get their hair dyed (including my roommate). One guy had to go to the bathroom and shave (they do provide razors). CARRY YOUR ID EVERYWHERE
-Sixth Station: A bus will come and take everyone to casting and that is where you will learn about what is acceptable to wear, background check, check your home information, and other things that I can't remember. Casting can take anywhere from 1-4 hours. Luckily for me, it took for around an hour and a half.
After casting you take the bus back to Vista Way and then you can move your items into your apartment. One thing that I should have done was given my parents my room key so that they could begin moving items in while I was filling out papers. That will be the only time you can give your parents your key, giving someone your key (roommate, parent, etc) will result in immediate termination.
Day Two- Housing Meeting
You basically have this day off to do what ever you like. There is a housing meeting that will last for about an hour. My housing meeting was at the Commons Apartment complex (about a 15 minute walk). They talk about the rules of the room, bringing visitors, what will lead to termination, etc.
Day Three- Free Day
This is where I am at right now. I have no meetings and so my day has consisted of: Gym, Pool, Volleyball and Food. :)
Have a Magical Day!!
