Can I Working Part Time at Disney World
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| Hello, I am looking for some info on getting a part time job at Disney. I would only like to work 1 or 2 day a week or a month. Not really in it for the money, just want to have the experience of working for Disney and meeting new people. I currently have a well paying job, but I work remotely from home in Altamonte, so it gets pretty lonely. I'm wondering if this would fit in to Disney's scheduling or if they wouldn't be interested. My current work schedule gives me 3 days off a week so I just wanted to see if I could fit in a shift or two on my days off. From what I've read, most people that work at Disney need a second job to make ends meet, so I figured it wouldn't be too bad to already have a job. Just wondering if I can go in the door with one already. Also, if anyone know's how the training program is that would help too. Is it a week/month long training? Is the training 9-5pm? Just looking for more info so if you have it, feel free to share. Thanks |
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| Quote: Originally Posted by TitaniuIVI Hello, I am looking for some info on getting a part time job at Disney. I would only like to work 1 or 2 day a week or a month. Not really in it for the money, just want to have the experience of working for Disney and meeting new people. I currently have a well paying job, but I work remotely from home in Altamonte, so it gets pretty lonely. I'm wondering if this would fit in to Disney's scheduling or if they wouldn't be interested. My current work schedule gives me 3 days off a week so I just wanted to see if I could fit in a shift or two on my days off. From what I've read, most people that work at Disney need a second job to make ends meet, so I figured it wouldn't be too bad to already have a job. Just wondering if I can go in the door with one already. Also, if anyone know's how the training program is that would help too. Is it a week/month long training? Is the training 9-5pm? Just looking for more info so if you have it, feel free to share. Thanks It is possible, but sometimes they require a few more days in a row at start up. My son worked what was called Seasonal when he was in college. He worked the weekends only. You get the pass to visit the parks on time off and to bring in friends or family with you but I don't remember how many days you get for that. A lot of people work in the water parks just for the passes. and work their full time jobs during the week. Some even just work 1 day a week after working for a longer time. |
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| My husband and I used to work two days a week! We both worked on Thursday and Friday. Then if you want to work more, you can call the job line and grab a day at any park to work. |
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| so if you only work part time they still offer good perks? |
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| If you work part time though they require 3 days a week of full availability. This also means that, depending on where you are working, you could be scheduled until 3am in the morning. Your best bet would try and get something seasonally and then you could pick up shifts whenever you want. The only downside of that is they will only hire seasonal for in demand positions like housekeeping, custodial, or quick service dining sometimes attractions. |
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| Quote: Originally Posted by ette9000 If you work part time though they require 3 days a week of full availability. This also means that, depending on where you are working, you could be scheduled until 3am in the morning. Your best bet would try and get something seasonally and then you could pick up shifts whenever you want. The only downside of that is they will only hire seasonal for in demand positions like housekeeping, custodial, or quick service dining sometimes attractions. If you can stand the heat the waterparks aren't open late so works out great as part time job. If you can pass the life guard tests you also make a little better money than working in the regular parks because it requires training in several areas and certification that has to be maintained with training hours each month. |
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| Quote: Originally Posted by ette9000 If you work part time though they require 3 days a week of full availability. This also means that, depending on where you are working, you could be scheduled until 3am in the morning. Your best bet would try and get something seasonally and then you could pick up shifts whenever you want. The only downside of that is they will only hire seasonal for in demand positions like housekeeping, custodial, or quick service dining sometimes attractions. The problem with seasonal is that at this point, most (or all) of those jobs will be taken. I interviewed for Disney at the end of May and they only had custodial and quick service foods left. Although I guess it's worth a shot. |
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| You want to work at Disney for the right reasons and I support you! I used to work for Disney full time and I was miserable as long/bad hours, no future, no pay. No I have a super well paying job and I decided to stay at Disney as a seasonal employee. You can work as much as 7 days a week to just a day a month. It's up to you. It's a great way to have fun/meet people. If your younger than 40 apply for QSR (quick service restaurants) and you'll get in easily. If your over 40 do NOT apply for QSR. You will still get a position easily but you won't make it long and you'll end up quitting. QSR is incredible fast paced and physically demanding. Its also lots of fun if you work back of house (like I did) you can basically hang out / talk with co-workers all day long as you go. This is probably one of the few roles where you can do that. E.g. Merchandise is also fun as there is heavy guest interaction and depending on location can also be very fast paced. But you wont be able to hang out / talk with other casts members. Managers will quickly break out groups and give you a task. It's also not good show (for guests). Let me know how it all goes! |
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| I am currently working seasonal at Disney and started part time with them back in 2006. Back then you only had to have 2 days of availability for part-time now I think it is 3 days, I believe. I work at attractions and know very few people, if any who were actually hired seasonally. Each area are allowed to make up their own requirements about their seasonal employees. My area requires their castmembers work only during high volume periods such as summer, spring break, and the Holidays. But it does vary depending on the position. As far as the passes you get 6 (part time is 12) "maingates" which allows you and 3 guests into the parks for a day. There are also Holiday passes which is 1 additional maingate and other discounts such as, restaurants, hotels, merchandise, Cirque, Disney Quest, the list goes on. You also get two additional complimentary tickets which is you can give to anyone as a one day park hopper. I am hoping to keep my seasonal status as long as possible but sometimes it is difficult since I work a full time job as well. |
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| Quote: Originally Posted by tracey11474 so if you only work part time they still offer good perks? Yes! You get to go free at DW, get employee discounts on merchandise and restaurants, go to Property Control and I believe after 6 months, you get a certain number of passes for family members. |
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