The Walt Disney Company

Cook pastry

March 2018 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

The experience allowed me the opportunity to jumpstart my career and it gave me insight to what goes on in the day to day operations backstage at the Walt Disney World Resort.

What I wish was different

I don’t think I would change anything in my experience.

Advice

Be diligent. It’s hard work and there are days when it is absolutely grueling but this has been one of the best job experiences of my life.

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cast member

June 2018 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

Coworkers and making a magical experience for guests!

What I wish was different

The management not giving employees praise for working hard.

Advice

Work hard in all you do, even if it seems like no one is watching. The rewards will always pay off one day!

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College intern

August 2018 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

A great experience to meet new people and work for a very influential, successful business

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Disney College Program

April - August 2018 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

An amazing experiencing working for such a large company. Plenty of networking opportunities and openings to grow within the company, if you so choose. Also a lot more fun than your typical internship, as playing in the parks and getting to know people from around the world is really what makes the program special.

What I wish was different

More consistent work schedules would have been nice, but needs fluctuate depending on the season.

Advice

It's important to use internships like this to have fun, but also to utilize all the networking opportunities available. There are so many people that will have meet and greets with you just to talk about their experience in the company and share advice on how to continue on and grow.

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Retail Salesperson

June - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I enjoyed the postive attitude everyone who worked there have. It was a caring envirnoment where everyone was friendly and was willing to help.

What I wish was different

I wish that there was more of an option to work diffrent places such as stock.

Advice

I think this is a great job to break you out of your comfortzone and interact with people. You are able to talk to guest about the products that both of you might have good memories of.

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Merchandiser

June - July 2018 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

Everything!

What I wish was different

Advice

Take advantage of the benefits they give you!!

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Attractions Associate

June - August 2018 • Anaheim, CA

What I liked

The management at the Disneyland Resort was amazing and valued their Cast Members a lot. I felt like the work I was doing for the company mattered and that the management cared about my growth as an employee.

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Take in every moment - it's not every day that you get offered a job at The Walt Disney Company!

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Machine Learning Intern

May - August 2018 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

Lots of opportunities to see other areas of a single large company. Fun perks.

What I wish was different

My team could have been more prepared for an intern with work and materials.

Advice

Reach out to areas doing work you are most interested in.

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College Program Participant

January - August 2018 • Lake Buena Vista, FL

What I liked

Making magic for guests was the best part about my job.

What I wish was different

I wish I had gotten a bit more hours at the start of my program.

Advice

Don’t go into the program expecting it to be a vacation. You will work, you will have rough days, it won’t always be magical even though it’s Disney. But the times it is magical make up for everything bad and more.

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Attractions Operator

January - August 2018 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Always network! During my co-op, the company provided many days where I got to meet employees with different types of engineering degrees and see how they play an important role in the company. Sometimes it was hard to get the day off from work to attend these events, but I made sure to attend all possible and met some amazing people that I hope to continue to stay in touch with through them.

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Professional Intern

June 2018 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

Loved the people and work environment. I learned so much and would love to come back

What I wish was different

I wish I would have worked more with analytics

Advice

Always ask questions and network with everyone

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Photopass Photographer

January - May 2018 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

Everyday that I went to work, a new adventure was waiting for me. I had the opportunity to meet and connect with people from all over the world, and had he opportunity to practice my Spanish skills in real life conversations (which was great since it’s my minor!) My coworkers were so knowledgeable and were always willing to help me. Additionally, as a photographer, I was able to greatly improve my photography skills. During my time there, I was awarded photo of the week twice, and one of my pictures won Photo of the Month at Animal kingdom, and is in the running for photo of the year! The atmosphere and working environment at WDW is pretty indescribable- I’ve never met so many people who sincerely loved their jobs- especially since the jobs require you to enhance other people’s lives as much as you can. My coworkers radiated joy and enthusiasm, which affected not only the guests at WDW, but me as well- making it easy for me to love my job too.

What I wish was different

I worked long hours, and averaged about 45-60 hours per week. My days off were Mondays and Tuesday’s, which made it harder to enjoy typical weekend activities.

Advice

Some people assume you have to be a Disney fanatic to want to work at the theme parks, which couldn’t be farther from the truth. To work at Disney, you need a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a desire to spread joy to others. If you don’t have these skills or if you want to improve them, working at Disney is a great opportunity. They’re number one in guest service for a reason, and their brand and legacy is iconic- making you stand out if you apply for positions with other companies. This is an incredible opportunity for personal development, and I highly enourage everyone I meet to apply.

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Summer Financial Reporting Analyst

May - August 2018 • Burbank, CA

What I liked

Working on actual projects and the financial statements which go out to investors.

What I wish was different

More networking opportunities within the company.

Advice

Proactively reach out to managers in other departments to learn more about finance at The Walt Disney Company.

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College Program

September - December 2018 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

It is super fun to work for Disney! You get free admission to all the parks!

What I wish was different

Florida weather is awful and I worked outside for a while and it was really hard to be in the hot humidity all the time.

Advice

Be willing to work hard, Disney expects the very best!

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Walt Disney World Costuming intern

August 2018 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

What I like about the disney program is I get to see what it is like working for a very large company. Seeing how they have been able to be as succsesful as they have. Another thing I like is the work I am doing is allowing me to do projects and day to day work on my own. It has been a lot of fun to be able not to be told what to do every minute but to get a list of things that need to get done and allowing me to work throughout the day at my own pace.

What I wish was different

What I wish was different was that we were able to meet some of the people who work in corporate or who work above us. I am interested in this company and want to have some time to meet with someone to talk about my goals in the company. That is not really an option at this point because there are so many of us, it is really up to you to figure out how to advance in the company.

Advice

One piece of advice I would share is have fun. At times you may feel insignificant and very out of your comfort zone but that is what life is about. Stepping out of your comfort zone and doing things you would never see yourself doing. Try something new every day! You will be amazed at how alive it will make you feel.

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Quick service food & beverage

January - July 2018 • Kissimmee, FL

What I liked

The interactions I shared with the guests

What I wish was different

I wish I chose a different role when given the opportunity

Advice

You will have fun and meet many people from all over the world!

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Walt Disney World Character Performer

November 2017 - December 2018 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

Getting to perform 1 on 1 for people up close and personal.

What I wish was different

The hours

Advice

Don’t give up after one failed audition.

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Cast Member

May - August 2018 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

I got to work with people from all over the world. People with all kinds of backgrounds and beliefs. I mean, I got to work for Disney, which is pretty incredible!!

What I wish was different

My managers were not always kind or fair. Had to take some hits for being a Christian in a very secular environment. I wish that I had more opportunities to learn instead of just flying by the seat of my pants

Advice

Never be afraid to ask questions and get correct information.

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College Program Intern

May - August 2018 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

Everything. Disney is everything to me, the place I want to have my career. That they have asked me back for a third internship post-graduation is an honor, and I love being able to make magic for others through my work and how kind and caring everyone is towards the interns.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Disney is worth it and remember, only do this if it's what you love. If your heart isn't in it, you'll think the work is way too had and want to leave. If you love it, you'll thrive.

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