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DCP Top 10 Tips Countdown: # 8 Leave Early for Your Shifts


 # 8 Leave Early for Your Shifts.

Disney Housing is close by to all of the parks and resorts, however, if you are taking advantage of the bus system Disney provides, you need to plan on taking the bus before the one you think is going to get you there on time.

There is no reason to have a high amount of attendance points and repremands when you can avoid them by planning on simply getting to work about 15-20 minutes before your start time. You want to save those points for emergency situations when you can't come into work or need to call out.

Even if you are bringing your car, like I did, this can apply to you too. Plan on clocking in sometime during the 15 minutes prior to your shift. Keep in mind that some locations require walking or taking a bus to a second location which could increase your travel time.

It also good to be aware of events and important dates, such as marathons, holidays and the opening of new attractions at the parks as these can lengthen your travel time as well.

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