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International Programs Pre-Arrival Check List


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Whether you’ve lived far away from home before or have never been more than a few miles from your loved ones, we want to make sure you are ready and excited to begin your Disney story. Each checklist contains important actions/ milestones you should follow to prepare for your program. 

Immediate Action 30 - 60 Days to Arrival 10 - 20 Days to Arrival
 

Things to do now!

The following items should be addressed as soon as possible.

  • Request for Medical, Religious, Housing (Click here for more information)

    In the event you feel a need to request an accommodation for medical, religious, or housing, please take immediate action. Simply, click on the appropriate link below and carefully follow the instructions to complete and submit your request.

    Medical Accommodation
    Religious Accommodation
    Housing Accommodation

    If you do not need to request an accommodation, you do not need to complete any form.

    Note: Participants may be placed and moved into any location across the Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts property, based upon operational need.

  • Watch for Background check email request

    1-4 weeks after accepting your offer, our licensed partner company will contact you to request additional documents and further instructions.

    This email will come from one of the following depending on your country/region:
    Yummy Jobs
    From: Jenxxx@yummyjobs.com
    Subject Example: Norway - CRP - Background check

    Rocha's Overseas Education & London House School of English
    From: londxxx@gmail.com
    Subject Example: Criminal Background Check for Disney Programs

    Student Travel Bureau (STB)
    From: stbxxx@stb.com.br
    Subject Example: Cultural Representative Program

     

  • Upload Passport and Required Documents into DOC by clicking here

    If you have not already done so, upload the following documents immediately:
    J1 visa

    • Passport
    • Proof of Student Status Form (PSSF)
    • Prior US work Visa (If applicable)
    • United States Social Security number (SSN) (If applicable)


    Q1 Visa

    • Passport
    • English Statement
    • Prior US work Visa (If applicable)
    • United States Social Security number (SSN) (If applicable)
    Incorrect or incomplete documents will be rejected and must be corrected and resubmitted in order to be processed.

  • Housing Preferences (Click here for details)

     

    Your arrival season will receive an email from DORMS with your Registration information. This must be completed at least 8 weeks before your arrival for us to be able to continue to prepare for your arrival. DORMS is the online portal used by Disney Programs.

    During DORMS registration, you will also have the opportunity to:
    Request a Housing accommodation by clicking here. (if needed)
    If available, submit your apartment type.

  • Review the Disney Look by clicking here

    Our appearance standards are an important part of our company's heritage. You are expected to review the full Disney Look guidelines (click here for details) prior to arrival. You must be fully compliant with the Disney Look guidelines when you arrive.

 

30 - 60 Days Before Arrival

As your arrival day draws closer, please keep watch for important communication from us with links to several items you must read and/or complete. You will need to frequently log into your Dashboard account, DOC account, DORMS account, and Workday account to add information and complete documents/tasks.

  • Ensure you have your Documents for Onboarding

    Prior to departing to the United States, you MUST have the following original documentation (no copies will be accepted). 

    • Passport with visa stamp*
    • Original DS2019 Form signed, city where signed and dated (J visa holder only)
    • Proof of medical insurance (J visa holder only)
    • *VERY IMPORTANT A photocopy is NOT acceptable

  • Review Medical Insurance Requirements (Click here for details)

    Verify you have the correct insurance so you are covered during your program. Some programs have very specific requirements.

  • Make Travel Plans (Click here for airline ticket information)

    You are responsible for all travel costs to and from the United States, as well asto your check-in location.

    Check-in could begin as early as 8 a.m.
    Your exact arrival time will be on your itinerary, approximately one week prior to your arrival date.
    If booking travel prior to receiving your itinerary, plan to arrive no later than 12noon EST to Flamingo Crossings Village. You will be responsible for transportation to any missed appointments.

    Review the Check-In Details by clicking here section for more information including directions to the check-in location and an overview of your first few days.

    Please note that check-out time on your program end date/departure date is 10 AM.

    Cultural Exchange Program Participants may arrive in the United States up to 30 days in advance of your Program start date. HOWEVER, if you arrive in the United States more than 7 days in advance of your arrival date, you MUST notify Immigration Compliance of your arrival at wdw.ic@disney.com.

 

10 - 20 Days Before Arrival

Your arrival day is right around the corner! Please ensure all of the following items are completed so that you are ready to go.