To land a Disney summer job, follow instructions on the attraction’s website, understand the company’s philosophy, have reliable transportation, and apply for three preferred roles. The “Disney look” requires a classic appearance. Entry-level pay varies.
The best way to land a Disney summer job is to follow the instructions on the site for the specific attraction location you are interested in. To make sure you’re a perfect match for what the company is looking for, check the website often. With no shortage of people applying to work at a Disney theme park or resort during the summer, it’s important to keep up to date by checking the attraction’s website frequently. Some Walt Disney attraction locations include California and Florida in the United States, Chiba, Japan and Paris, France.
It’s important to fully understand not only the hiring expectations, but also the company’s philosophy, if you hope to be chosen for a Disney summer job. For example, The Walt Disney Company does not use the term “employees” for theme park and resort employees, but rather “cast members”. Signs on Walt Disney attractions that say “Employees Only” are intended for visitors, what the company calls “Guests,” who may not recognize the term “Cast Members.” Cast members may represent the likeness of Disney characters or wear a more traditional service uniform, but both are officially called “costumes”.
Remember, when applying for this job, that the Disney summer job – no matter what it is – is a “role” in the company’s pitch. By submitting your application, online or in person, at a “hiring event” in your area, you agree to work any shift you are given. For this reason, Disney attractions generally expect applicants to have reliable transportation to and from work at all hours of the day and night. You also need to be of the age of consent, or legally considered an adult, to work. The Walt Disney Company’s exact rules, as well as advance notice of their local or regional hiring events, can usually be found on their websites.
Note that the “Disney look” is classic, with no trendy hair styles/colors, piercings/tattoos, plus a limited amount of jewelry and makeup. Disney recommends that, prior to applying, all applicants, whether seasonal, part-time or full-time, read all of the listed “roles” before choosing the three that they feel are suitable. If you’re hoping to land a summer job at Disney, you’ll likely need to apply for three jobs in order of preference.
In general, many entry-level jobs can pay at least a little more than minimum wage, but this depends a lot on the country and the exact “role” you play in the company. You will likely have to create an online account on an official Walt Disney Company website before completing and submitting your summer job application. Make sure your Disney summer job application is free of typos and polite, but also professional. You will need to show interviewers candidly and persuasively how your previous work/educational background makes you the right fit for your three preferred “roles”.
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