Is it hard getting a job at Disneyland?

Interested in Disney careers? Getting a Disney job is no easy task. Working at Disney is a highly coveted job for the high-quality work experience and benefits, and the company's cast members (employees) are held to the highest standards of customer service and family entertainment.



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How satisfied are employees working at Disneyland Resort? 63% of Disneyland Resort employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Disneyland Resort 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

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A: The Disneyland Resort is always looking for qualified applicants 18 years of age and above. For hourly or salaried positions, please visit our Disney Careers website. If you have questions about the application process or do not have access to the internet, please contact a Disney representative at (844) 559-2278.

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The average hourly rate for Disneyland Resort employees is around $24 to $31. It's important to bear in mind that individual salary experiences can significantly differ due to factors like job roles, departments, locations, and individual skills and educational backgrounds.

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Theme Park Experiences Complimentary theme park admission for full-time and part-time positions after two weeks of employment.

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According to a study done by Economic Roundtable, almost 75% of Disneyland workers reported that they do not earn enough money to cover basic expenses every month. Over 50% of workers say they are worried they will be evicted from their homes or apartments.

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The most common age range of The Walt Disney Company employees is 20-30 years. 54% of The Walt Disney Company employees are between the ages of 20-30 years.

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Benefits and Perks
  • Weekly Pay. Cast members are paid on a weekly basis. ...
  • Health Insurance. Affordable health insurance options, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, may be available for full-time positions.
  • Retirement Programs. ...
  • Paid Time Off. ...
  • Tuition Assistance. ...
  • Wellness Programs. ...
  • CHILD CARE SUPPORT. ...
  • Career Development.


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Full timers 6 to 8 hour days. You will work the entire weekend. I work an average of 8 hours. On a average per day would be 5-8 hours.

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The Walt Disney World College Program is a national paid-internship program owned and operated by the Walt Disney Company, and it could be your ticket into a career at the Magic Kingdom. College-age students can apply to take part in a program that is highly competitive and quite rigorous.

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Average Disney Parks, Experiences and Products hourly pay ranges from approximately $12.32 per hour for Operator to $34.65 per hour for Youth Specialist. The average Disney Parks, Experiences and Products salary ranges from approximately $23,765 per year for Performer to $164,000 per year for Production Manager.

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Cast members are paid on a weekly basis. Direct Deposit is an available option.

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The Walt Disney Company pays its employees an average of $23.19 an hour. Hourly pay at The Walt Disney Company ranges from an average of $15.61 to $46.63 an hour.

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In his later years, Walt Disney was a chain-smoker who rarely visited Disneyland without a cigarette in his hand. Because he didn't want to put the cigarette down, the legend goes, he would point out the landmarks with two fingers. By echoing his actions, todays cast members are following his lead.

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» The number of Guest(s) an Employee can admit into an eligible Disney Theme Park is based on the total number of eligible dependents for Company events and tickets in the system of record (SAP). Eligible Employees receive a minimum of three (3) Main Entrance Guest Admissions.

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Some do live in apartments provided by Disney, especially if that cast member is part of The Disney College Program. Others live in the area of the parks. There are some residences on Disney property.

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“We're grossly, grossly underpaid for the hours that we work and the heavy lifting, it's like warehouse and driver work. A lot of us have the same story in not being able to afford the cost of living on the pay that we make,” said Penson. “A lot of Disney workers are barely squeaking by.

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