Housing

Now that we've talked about roommates… Let's talk about choosing which housing complex you want to live in! Specifically, I'll be talking about Walt Disney World housing. 

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Vista Way (or Vista Lay as some like to call it…) This is the oldest housing complex, but that also means that it costs less, so you can have more spending money. Vista Way has smaller rooms and a smaller living space, but it is closer to convenience stores and the bus stops nearby. Vista Way offers 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments. Also, the Disney Learning Center and Clubroom Thirteen501 is also located here. If you don't have a car, this might be a great option for you! 

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Chatham Square is a great choice as well! The rooms and living area are slightly larger than Vista Way as seen here:

The bus stops right outside the security gates, and Mickey's Retreat (a recreation center specifically for Cast Members) is right by Chatham Square as well. There's a computer lab and a gym on site (an amenity included in all the complexes). This is the BEST option if you are not bringing a car with you.

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Patterson Court is the newest complex (completed in 2008).  Patterson is located near Chatham Square so it does not have it's own bus stop, and you have to walk 10 minutes to get to the bus stop if you don't have a car. Patterson Court is a little more upscale than the other choices, and therefore costs the most. (But it's beautiful, and I am partial to it!)

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The Commons is mostly for International Disney Cast Members as well as people participating in the Cultural Representative Program. This complex covers several acres and is clustered around the clubhouse facility. There is a pool, weight room, and many other services available. 

Map of the area:

Basics:

You are paid weekly by the College Program and rent it deducted out of your paycheck. The amount you pay is based on the number of bedrooms each apartment has. Less rooms = More expensive and vice versa. 

Rent ranges from 80 to 100 dollars a week ($300 to $400/month) depending on which complex you choose, and how many roommates you have. This amount covers rent, electricity, and utilities.

Keep in mind that: One Bedroom = Two People, Two Bedrooms = Four People, Etc. There are two people per room - thus the need to find killer roommates (figuratively, not literally).

Wellness vs. Non Wellness

Non-Wellness means that you are 21 or over and you can consume alcohol in your apartment if you so choose.

Wellness means that you are UNDER 21 and you cannot consume or have alcohol in your apartment or else you and the rest of your roommates will be terminated.

Choosing Roommates

You may pick your own roommates but there are a few requirements:

• If you are 21 years old or older, your roommate must be 21 or over.
• If you are under 21, your roommate must be under 21. 
• You MUST have the same check-in day, and also checkout date is what I'm told, but check-in date is the most important. 

Other than that, you can use facebook, tumblr, etc to find your roommates. OR Disney can match you up. Basically, whoever you are standing in line with will be your roommates. Choose wisely :)

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