Disney ICP Guide

So this is my attempt at a guide for the Disney International Program, specifically the J1 Australia & New Zealand Cultural Exchange Program.  As you can clearly see it's a work in progress and as I continue to go through the application process and hopefully the program itself, I will add to this.  If you have any questions or ideas you think may be relevant, please let me know. 

Please remember that everything on here is only my opinion and your first port of call should definitely be the official Disney International Programs website.

Here is the Master List for my DICP Guide (thus far)

 Before You Apply
The Application Process
Preparing for the Program
  • Cost Breakdown
  • The Visa
  • Flights & Transportation
  • Accommodation
  • Medical Insurance
  • Background Check
  • Travel Insurance
  • Saving Money
  • Roommates, Housing & DORMS
  • Making a Bucket List
  • Packing
  • Dealing with Nerves
And We're Off...!
  • Getting to Orlando
  • Where to Stay Before Check-In
  • Check-In Day!
  • Your New Home and that Infamous Trip to Wal-Mart
  • Traditions
During Your Program
  • Living On Your Own & Looking After Yourself
  • Living in Florida and the USA
  • Living with Others (aka: How to not kill your Roommates)
  • Transport & Getting Around
  • Homesickness
  • Working
  • Classes
  • Networking
  • Banking & Other Money Issues
  • How to Spend Your Days Off
  • Socialising & Making Friends
  • Housing Issues & Inspections
  • CM Discounts, Benefits & Perks

7 comments:

  1. Anonymous23 July 2015 at 07:32

    Hi Becca,

    Your blog has been super helpful for me getting ready to go on the ICP. I was wondering if you are intending to write any more or fill out the rest of the ICP disney guide it would really help me know what to expect.

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    1. Unknown4 June 2016 at 12:28

      Hey, sorry this has all been so sporadic - I'm a slow writer at the best of times and I'm trying to catch up with this now that I'm back in Australia. I'll try to add to the guide as I find the time. Thanks for reading and commenting!

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  2. Anonymous15 October 2016 at 11:44

    Thank you sooooooo much for you're blog! I've been feeling super confused and stressed about what to do but you're blog has helped so much :) Thank you for the effort and time you've put into this

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  3. Unknown27 June 2017 at 19:31

    You are a lifesaver! Even though disney does try and guide us through the process it was very stressful and confusing. Without this blog I may have had a mental breakdown!!

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    1. Unknown30 June 2017 at 10:44

      Completely agree. A couple years forward and your blog is still one of the greatest resources out there!

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  4. Tiffany Finlay10 August 2017 at 16:34

    Hi Rebecca,
    I am still in the waiting stage to find out if I have been selected for an interview for the intake to start in 2018. I am also from Adelaide and have found your blog to be extremely helpful!
    I can't wait to hopefully be able to have the same experience you had, it sounds amazing!

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  5. Unknown25 April 2019 at 13:16

    Hi, I can't access anything from medical insurance down. Your blog is incredibly helpful as my daughter has recently applied for this program. Is there a reason why the info from Flights & Transportation is not accessible?

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