Well, I heard about a guy who got stuck in a really bad roommate situation during the Disney College Program. His roommate was extremely messy and noisy at all hours. The guy couldn't get any proper sleep or study time. He tried to talk to his roommate, but it didn't work. And when he went to the housing management, they didn't really do much to help him out, which made his whole experience really tough.
Some participants also faced mean - spirited coworkers or supervisors. There were reports of being bullied or given tasks that were far beyond what was reasonable for their position just because they were part of the college program. This made the work environment really unpleasant and stressful.
I heard about a guest who lost their wallet with all their important cards and money in it. They were at Disney World, and they had no idea where they dropped it. They spent hours retracing their steps, asking staff if anyone had found it, but to no avail. It really ruined their day at Disney as they were constantly worried about how they would get back home and deal with all the lost items.
I've heard of a case where a child got lost on the ship. The parents were frantic as they searched everywhere. The ship is quite large and there are many areas where a small child can disappear. It took a while for the crew to find the child, and during that time, the parents were in a state of extreme panic. This incident really scared the family and made them question the safety measures on the Disney Cruise.
Sure. One person who joined the Disney College Program as a custodial cast member. At first, it might seem like a simple job, but they learned a great deal about attention to detail and maintaining a positive attitude. They were always friendly to the guests while cleaning. Later, they were hired by a hotel chain that values cleanliness and customer service. Their Disney experience helped them get a management position in the hotel's housekeeping department much faster than others.
One horror story could be a roommate who was extremely messy. They would leave dirty dishes everywhere, clothes all over the room, and never clean up after themselves. It made the living space unbearable and unhygienic.
One time, an employee in the costume department had to quickly repair a very important and expensive costume right before a big show. But the necessary materials were not available in time. They had to scramble around, try different makeshift solutions and were under extreme stress. If the costume had not been ready in time, it would have been a major disaster for the show.
I heard of a case where a teen in a Utah wilderness program was made to sleep outside in freezing temperatures without proper bedding. It was a really cruel situation. The teen got frostbite as a result. The program claimed it was part of 'tough love' but it was clearly negligence.
There was a story about a person who dressed up as a Disney character for an event. While in the costume, they started feeling extremely claustrophobic and panicked. It was as if the character they were portraying was taking over them in a negative way.
There was a case where a student in a Christian college had different theological views from the college's faculty. Instead of having a healthy debate, the student was basically silenced and made to feel like an outcast. It was a horrible experience for the student who just wanted to explore and learn.
I heard of a professor who was extremely rude. He would constantly belittle students for asking questions. If a student didn't understand something, instead of explaining patiently, he would make sarcastic remarks, which made the students feel really bad and less likely to participate in class.