On my first program, I had no idea what to pack. There seemed to be tonnes of packing lists from college program cast members who were taking everything but the kitchen sink, but only a few from ICP/CEP cast members.
So here's my packing list for my CEP 2014. If it's on the list, it's because I needed/used it last time, so no overpacking. Hope it helps!
Documents
(Good idea to photocopy all paperwork)
·
Mears voucher
·
Passport (with the J1S
visa stamp inside)
·
The original and a copy of
your DS 2019 form
·
Disney Offer Letter
·
Flight Information and
tickets
·
Proof of medical insurance
·
Printed receipt of your
payment of the Program Assessment Fee
·
Details for your arrival
in Orlando
·
Photocopies of passport;
- Page with your name, photo and passport number
- Page with your visa stamp
·
Proof of travel insurance
·
Social security card (if you’ve
worked in the US before)
·
Onboarding paperwork
Electrical items
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Camera
·
Kindle
·
Phone
·
Straighteners
·
Hairdryer
·
Laptop
·
iPad
Leads
·
Phone charger
·
Kindle charger
·
Camera charger
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Laptop charger
·
Tablet charger
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Ethernet cable
Extras
·
Memory cards
·
American plug adapters x2
·
Photos/things from home
for your pin board
·
Drawing pins for your
pinboard
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Earphones
·
Padlock (for the locker in
your room)
·
A few coat hangers
·
Laundry basket/bag
·
Watch
Money
·
Money for your arrival
·
Cash Card (I use FairFX)
·
Bank Card
Linens
·
Towel (body &
hand)
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Beach towel
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Bed sheet
·
Duvet
·
Duvet cover
·
Pillow
·
Pillow covers
Toiletries
·
Sun cream &
after sun
·
Shampoo &
conditioner
·
Shower gel
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Deodorant
·
Dry shampoo
·
Hair products
·
Hairbrush
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Toothbrush/toothpaste
·
Wet wipes/Make up
remover
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Face wash
·
Moisturiser
·
Feminine hygiene
products
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Razor
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Any medication
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Insect repellant
·
Make up
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Hair Ties and
hair clips
Clothes
·
Underwear
·
Socks/tights (for
work)
·
Swimwear
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Shorts
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Tops
·
Dresses
·
Skirts
·
PJ's
·
Business attire for
Traditions and non-costumed training
·
Light jackets and
cardigans (the air con can get chilly)
·
Gym clothes
(there’s a gym at every complex)
·
A raincoat (It
rains, a lot!)
Shoes
·
Flip-flops
·
Sandals
·
Flats
·
Heels
·
Shoes for Traditions
·
Trainers
Accessories
·
Beach bag
·
Sunglasses
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Daytime bag
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Nighttime bag
·
Jewellery
Tips
- It’s
completely up to you if you bring bedding and towels with you. I took a cheap
square sleeping bag, which I unzipped to make into a duvet. I left it at the
end of my programme to save room for all the clothes I’d bought! You can visit Wal-Mart
on your first night to pick some up, however they often run low. I took the
pillow off the plane just in case Wal-Mart ran out when I got there. Anything
you do take, vac pack it!
- Don’t take
loads of clothes. You’ll find you pretty much live in your costume and spend
your days off in the mall/outlets where you’ll buy a bunch of new clothes
anyway!
- If you’re
not comfortable carrying cash for the first few weeks consider getting a travel
cash card, I used FairFX. They’re super easy to top up online before you go and
you can top it up at any time from your bank account at home if you run out of
money.
- Things like a raincoat and
cardigans/jackets may seem silly but you’ll regret not taking them. It rains
pretty much every day, so a raincoat will prevent you from getting absolutely
soaked. You’ll be glad of a cardigan/jacket/hoodie around the apartment,
especially if you live with someone who likes the apartment to have the same
climate as the North Pole.
- You need a
smart outfit for Traditions. You’ll be at Disney University for most of the
day, but make sure you wear comfy shoes as you’ll be walking around too. Also,
you’ll need an extra 1 or 2 smart outfit options for the few days training
you’ll take part in before you get your costume. It might be worth packing one
of these in your hand luggage, just in case you lose your luggage! You can see
the requirements for Traditions here http://cp.disneycareers.com/en/onboarding/fl/working-here/disney-traditions/
