WDW Casting
Center, located near Downtown Disney, open 8am-5pm, Mon-Sat.
WDW Jobline
- 407 828 1000, rig for more information or to schedule an interview.
Full time
Cast Members work 30-40 hrs per week.
Part time Cast Members work up to 24 hrs per week.
Seasonal Cast Members work during peak periods up to 40 hrs per
week.
Cast Members
earn $6.35 an hour, characters earn only 20c more.
Ever wonder what it
would be like to be a Cast Member?
One of the
first things you'll notice are all the excellent benefits offered.
Whether you're part-time, full-time, or seasonal, Cast Members
receive competitive pay and the opportunity to work for the world's
leading entertainment and hospitality company. But that's just
for starters.
All Cast Members
at the Walt Disney World® Resort typically receive:
- Free Park
admission to four of the most famous theme parks in the world
- Discounts
on theme park tickets and merchandise
- Access
to a Cast Member-only lake and recreation area with tennis,
volleyball, and an Olympic-size swimming pool
- Ongoing
career and technical training
- Discounts
with local merchants and attractions
Plus, if you
are a full-time Cast Member, you may be eligible for:
- Excellent
medical benefits plans
- Excellent
dental and vision benefits plans
- Retirement
plan
- Paid holidays,
vacations, and sick days, and much more!
Tangible benefits
like excellent medical, dental, and retirement plans aren't the
only things you may be eligible for as a full-time Cast Member.
The Disney family is always looking for ways to reach out to potential
Cast Members who want to make friends, make magic, and make a
difference. That's why thousands of people become a part of the
Disney family each year.
The WALT DISNEY
WORLD Resort is the largest single-site employer in the United
States, which means lots of opportunities for you.
- Over 3,000
different job classifications
- Management
opportunities
- Because
the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort is such a popular vacation destination,
many of our Cast Members work 40 hours or more each week throughout
the year.
The Disney Difference
Listed here
are some of the many programs, services, benefits, and activities
offered to Cast Members. You should be aware that the specific
details about eligibility, qualifications, and restrictions on
all the listed programs, services, benefits, or activities may
vary. In addition, the company reserves the right to amend, supplement,
rescind, or terminate programs, services, benefits, or activities
as it deems appropriate in its sole and absolute discretion, whether
or not in writing. Should you be offered and accept employment
with the company, please refer to the appropriate union contract
or Employee Policy manual for more specific information, which
may be currently applicable to you.
If you or
any of your family or friends would like to discover the Disney
Difference, just call the Walt Disney World JobLine at (407) 828-1000
and press "1". You'll hear all about the exciting roles that we
have available. You'll also have the opportunity to speak directly
with one of our Casting Agents. So call today. And watch the smiles
and benefits add up as you discover the opportunities at the WALT
DISNEY WORLD Resort.
Here are
some of the positions that may be available at WDW -
Advertising
Attractions Merchandise - Brand Management
Attractions Merchandise - Product Development
Attractions Merchandise - Retail Business Planning
Attractions Merchandise - Visual Display
Business Operations - Currency Operations
Business Operations - Revenue Control
Cast Activities Company D
Cast Records and Benefits
Casting Employment Assistant
College Recruiting
Community Relations
Disney Cruise Line Marketing
Eyes & Ears Editorial Assistant
Golf Operations - Host/Hostess
Golf Operations - Master Starter/Tournament Sales
Golf Operations - Pro Shop Host/Hostess
Group Sales and Services - Account Services
Group Sales and Services - Association Sales
Group Sales and Services - Leisure Market Sales
Group Sales and Services - Park and Event Sales
Group Sales and Services - Weddings
Group Sales and Services - Youth Market Sales
Guest Relations
Horticulture
Information Services
International Recruiting
News and Media Information - Broadcast
News and Media Information - Print
Photography
Research Assistant
Ride and Show Engineering - Audio/Video Engineering
Ride and Show Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Ride and Show Engineering - Quality Assurance
Ride and Show Engineering - Systems Engineering
Security
Television Production
Textile Services Production Management
Ticket Services
Training and Development - Learning Resource
Training Design & Development - Internal Consultant (Global/ Multi-discipline)
Training Design & Development - Internal Consultant (Food & Beverage)
Travel Industry Sales
Work Force Planning and Analysis
Youth Education Series (Y.E.S.) Program Facilitator
Jobs FAQ
Job-Related
Questions
Q. Can I submit
a resume for jobs in several areas of the Company at the same
time?
A. You can submit a resume for any number of positions for which
you believe your experience is a match with the requirements specified.
If you are using electronic response, it will be necessary to
re-enter the data for each new submission.
Note: Individuals responding to job postings are considered applicants
for a particular position only after they have been invited to
complete the Company's official printed employment application
form.
Q. What is
the interview process like?
A. If you are called to come in for an interview, in most cases,
you will meet with a Human Resources Department representative.
(Certain positions also may require skill testing.) If all goes
well, you can anticipate meeting with several other individuals
before a decision to hire is made. This may require more than
one visit to the offices. Of course, references will be checked
before any offer of employment is extended.
Q. I saw an
ad for your open position. What is the salary range?
A. The Company offers competitive compensation. Salaries will
vary depending on the skills and years of experience required.
Q. I sent
my resume in a couple of days ago. How long will it take before
I can schedule an interview?
A. You will receive an acknowledgment that your resume has been
received. Should a currently available position match well with
your qualifications, you will be contacted to set up an interview
appointment. In addition, your resume will be entered into our
database for our recruiters to access for future opportunities.
Q. Where can
I get information on internships or the Company's college program?
A. The Company offers many opportunities for an internship experience
for graduate and undergraduate students. You can find out more
information about specific Business Unit programs, such as the
Walt Disney World College Program, by checking out College
Program. Generally, resumes may be submitted year round to
addresses listed at the end of the Resume Tips.
Q. Do you
have any part-time jobs?
A. Some business areas of the Company do regularly offer part-time
employment opportunities -- The Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney
World Resort, and The Disney Store, for example. Information concerning
the availability of any part-time jobs usually will be posted
on this Web site or listed through our JOBS Lines: (818) 558-2222†
in Burbank or (407) 828-1000† in Orlando.
Q. How do
I find out about career opportunities at The Disney Store in my
local community?
A. We recommend you contact a member of management at your local
Disney Store. He/she will be happy to assist you, or direct you
to a District Manager for additional information.
Creative
and Talent-Related Questions
Q. Do you
have any openings in production?
A. Several divisions of the Company hire for production positions.
Some of these positions may require that applicants be currently
registered with the appropriate union. Try searching for available
production positions under our Career Search. The production companies
that produce our films and TV shows conduct their own hiring,
and you would have to apply to them directly.
Q. I am an
actor (director, etc.). How do I get my resume and photos (demo
reel) to you?
A. Actors who are selected for our television or feature film
productions are first submitted to casting directors by a qualified
talent agency. The agency submits directly to the production company
the resumes and headshots it feels would fit satisfactorily. We
encourage you to seek out a talent agency to appropriately represent
you. Unfortunately, we cannot recommend an agent or agency.
Q. Where do
I go to school to become an illustrator or animator?
A. We cannot recommend a particular college or art school. That
is an individual decision. The Walt Disney Feature Animation group,
however, does distribute a recommended course of study for students.
Also, we actively recruit on a number of campuses for talented
individuals in this area. For more information, check our Events
& Auditions or write to our Feature Animation group at the address
provided under the Who We Are section.
Q. I am an
animator. What should I send you?
A. For information on submission guidelines, check out Walt Disney
Feature Animation and Walt Disney Television Animation in the
Who We Are section.
Q. I am a
screenwriter. Can I send you my script for review?
A. It is the policy of the Company not to accept the submission
of ideas such as scripts, design concepts, etc., without prior
authorized invitation. However, the acceptance for review of scripts
submitted via agents accredited by the Writers Guild of America,
or such other guild, to authorized staff of the Walt Disney Studio
is permitted.
Q. How can
I get to be an entertainer at Disney?
A. If you are interested in employment opportunities in entertainment
at Disney theme parks, call the Audition Information Hotline at
(407) 397-3220† for more detailed information about talent categories
and audition schedules.
Online
Job Search Questions
Q. How can
I check job opportunities if I do not have regular access to a
computer?
A. The Company maintains JOBS Lines that persons can call to hear
the current jobs available throughout the organization. This information
is updated weekly and includes information on where to send your
resume. The JOBS Lines can be accessed by dialing (818) 558-2222†
and (407) 828-1000†.
Q. How will
I know my resume information has been received?
A. If you are submitting resume information online, you will receive
an e-mail response informing you that your resume has been received.
Those sending resumes by fax or regular mail will receive a postcard
by return mail to indicate that the information has arrived.
Q. How can
I be sure that a position I apply for online hasn't already been
filled?
A. Positions are posted online for a maximum period of 30 days.
Every effort will be made to remove job postings as soon as a
position is filled. You will receive an acknowledgment of resume
receipt and will be contacted by one of our recruiters if your
resume information is a match with the requirements of the open
position.
Q. What should
I do if I discover a mistake in my online resume after I've submitted
it?
A. Once the online resume information has been sent, it will be
necessary to re-enter the requested information in order to correct
any errors in the original submission.
Q. Once I've
submitted my resume online, who has access to it? Can I request
that only the supervisors for the job(s) I select have access
to my professional information?
A. All resume information received by the Company is considered
confidential and will be made available only to individuals whose
position within our Company indicates a need to view that information.
If you do not wish our Human Resources department to consider
you for positions beyond the one for which you originally applied,
you may indicate this in the additional information section of
the resume submission form or in your cover letter.
Q. What is
text-only format?
A. Text-only means that the text has no special formatting or
print information -- no bold, underline, italics, graphics, or
customized print style. You should save the file in your word-processing
program as a Plain, Simple, or Text file.
What's
the Environment Like at Disney?
Q. I've heard
Disney has a strict dress code. Is that true?
A. Some business areas, such as Theme Parks and Resorts, do have
specific grooming guidelines. In most other areas of the Company,
employees dress appropriately for the job function or work they
are performing.
Other
Q. I am doing
a school project. Will you please answer a number of questions
for me and/or provide me with some materials?
A. We are complimented by the fact that people voluntarily approach
us for advice, counseling, company background, career information,
survey participation, or to request informational interviews.
Because of the diversity of our organization, it is difficult
for us to accommodate the many requests that we receive. We recommend
you contact the Investor Relations area on Disney.com to obtain
an annual report, which will provide you with comprehensive information
on our Company.
Q. What are
the health benefits at the Company?
A. The Company offers benefit packages that are attractive and
competitive. These benefits may be discussed during the interview
process.
Q. How many
employees work at The Walt Disney Company?
A. There are more than 100,000 employees at The Walt Disney Company
and its affiliates throughout the world, in more than 2,700 different
year-round, full-time and part-time job classifications. During
peak summer hours, several thousand additional people are employed
at our theme parks and resorts.
Audition Hotlines
Auditions
for WALT DISNEY WORLD
For more information, you may call the Disney Audition Hotline
at (407) 397-3220† or write: Disney Auditions P.O. Box 10000 Lake
Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000
Auditions
for DISNEY CRUISE LINE
For more information regarding Disney Cruise Line auditions, please
call (407) 566-7577.†
Auditions
for DISNEYLAND® RESORT
For audition information for Disneyland Resort in Southern California,
please call (714) 781-0111.†
Auditions
for TOKYO DISNEYLAND
Let your talent shine at Tokyo Disneyland! Walt Disney Entertainment
and Oriental Land Co. hold auditions twice a year to cast performers
for Tokyo Disneyland Park in Japan. For more information, please
send a postcard with your name and address to: Disney Auditions
P.O. Box 10000 Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000 Indicate that you
wish to receive further information on Tokyo Disneyland.
Jobs at WDW Imagineering
Walt Disney
Imagineering (WDI) is the creative development, master planning,
design, engineering, production, project management, and research
and development area of Disney. From "blue sky" conceptualization
to final installation, WDI is responsible for the creation of
all Disney Resorts, theme parks, and attractions; real-estate
developments and communities; regional entertainment venues; and
cyberspace/new media projects. WDI is headquartered in Glendale,
with affiliated offices and facilities in North Hollywood, California;
New York City and East Hampton, New York; Cambridge, Massachusetts;
and Celebration, Florida; as well as satellite branches at every
Disney theme park location.
In the early
1950s, Walt Disney hand-picked some of his Studio's best creative
talents to form WED Enterprises (named for Walter Elias Disney)
for the express purpose of planning, designing, and building Disneyland.
Later renamed Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI), it has continually
broken new ground in the theme park industry, while expanding
the frontiers in other realms of entertainment. In May 1996, WDI
joined forces with Disney Development Company, which had established
itself as one of the world's leading real-estate development and
management organizations since its inception in 1984.
WDI has embarked
on an unprecedented menu of projects, including three completely
new Disney Theme Parks: Disney's Animal Kingdom™ Park at the Walt
Disney World Resort in Florida (set to open Spring 1998), Tokyo
DisneySea in Japan (now entering its final design phase), and
Disney's California Adventure, a totally new concept being developed
for The Disneyland Resort in California. In addition to its continuing
work on expansion and renovation projects for the existing Parks,
WDI is also charting new territory by partnering with other Disney
businesses on projects across the U.S.A. and around the world.
One such project, DisneyQuest, a new concept in family regional
entertainment, will open at Walt Disney World in 1998 and in Chicago
in 1999.
A note regarding
portfolio submissions: To help WDI fairly assess your abilities,
please follow these guidelines for organizing your portfolio:
- You must
include a resume.
- Please
specify the area of interest in your cover letter. If you have
examples of your work, please send them. Make sure they are
copies, as we will not be able to return them.
- If you
submit a videotape, please outline specifically, scene by scene,
work done on that tape by you (NO MORE THAN FIVE MINUTES IN
LENGTH).
Walt Disney Imagineering
1401 Flower Street
P.O. Box 25020
Glendale, CA 91221-5020
Fax: (818) 544-7674
International recruiting
Imagine the
excitement of working and learning, at the Walt Disney World Resort
in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA!
You can make
this dream a reality by becoming a part of the Walt Disney World
International Programs. You will have the chance to share and
interact with Guests and fellow Cast Members on a one-on-one basis;
learn important business philosophies; and meet and live with
people from all around the world! The temporary experience allows
participants to bring valuable learning experiences about general
business philosophies and guest service back to their resident
countries.
To qualify
for any of the International Programs, you must:
- Be at least
18 years old
- Enjoy working
with Guests and other Cast Members
- Be flexible
in your work schedule
- Be willing
to live in shared accommodations
- Speak
conversational English in some programs
Applicants
must attend a presentation and interview with a Disney Worldwide
Services, Inc. representative. Presentations are held in a variety
of countries throughout the year. For more information, qualified
applicants are encouraged to submit a resume or curriculum vitae
to:
Disney Worldwide
Services, Inc. International Recruiting PO Box 10090 Lake Buena
Vista, FL 32830-0090 USA Or fax to: (407) 934-6878 Or email: wdw.int.recruiting@disney.com
All information
subject to change
