Through this, I submitted my application letter and CV, then got through to the group interview. I went through a middle company – Yummy Jobs.
For the Cultural Exchange Program, you need to speak fluent English, be over 18 years old and a student.Īs an applicant from the U.K. (Although did I mention Disney Florida has six parks that will keep you going for months?!)Īpplications are open one year in advance and vary for the country you are applying from so be sure to check with Disney. If you think by month two you may be fed up with Disney, it’s convenient that you’re in Florida! Besides other theme parks such as, Universal Studios with Harry Potter World, you can spend your days exploring the Everglades, Miami, visiting the space centre and beach hopping on the east coast. As a Disney tourist I try to fit absolutely everything into one day and crawl out of the park feeling exhausted yet as an employee, you can take it at a leisurely pace. What most excited me about living at Disney was how well you grew to know the park which meant you were never rushing or queuing for anything.
#Disney schedule shift exchange free
Disney ran a free bus service for us to get to and from work as well as anywhere in the Disney World Resort we fancied.ĭays off consisted of recovering from late nights by the pool, chasing Princesses round the park, and eating our way around EPCOT. All were self-catered with supermarkets within walking distance and plenty of junk food eats round the corner. Most complexes had a pool and gym to keep you entertained on days not spent running round the parks. So luckily, we never had enough time to annoy each other. I didn’t really click with my roommate, but it turned out we worked completely opposite shift patterns and while I was gone during the day she would be working late in the evening.
I lived on one of the largest complexes sharing my flat with five other girls and a roommate.įor Americans roommates are pretty normal, yet due to my British upbringing this was the first time I had to share my sleeping space with someone else. Just like university, accommodation comes at different prices and you get to choose based on your priorities. But how many people can clock off from a shift and jump straight onto a rollercoaster or receive a hug from Aladdin? Even the smallest task, like walking to work felt exciting as the parade passes you by and the dreamlike atmosphere is contagious.Īs a Cultural Exchange Program member you will be living in a Disney complex solely for students and those on the yearlong programs. Nonetheless, whichever role you go for, living in Disney is truly a fairy-tale.Īt the end of the day a summer job is a summer job and it isn’t always glamorous. Unfortunately, costume restrictions meant that only those of a specific height were eligible to apply for these roles, which crushed my average height princess dreams. Those who worked in Custodial had the benefit of exploring all Disney Parks in Orlando so weren’t limited to a specific ride or area.īut hands down the best job for a summer at Disney was in the Entertainment department – who spent their time playing fancy dress and rubbing elbows with the likes of Minnie Mouse, Piglet and Goofy. My friends in Merchandise tended to work longer hours as the majority of shops are found in the Magic Kingdom Park which is the busiest, although their work uniform (costumes) were far more entertaining than mine! Those that worked in the Attractions area were trained on one ride for the whole summer so fingers crossed you weren’t allocated ‘It’s a Small World!’ The Lifeguards spent their days at the Disney Water Parks, but obviously needed to be very confident swimmers to land this role and went through vigorous training. I made friends who collectively worked across all areas and every single one of them enjoyed their role. On a normal day I would be doing bar work at the restaurant or serving customers and, on a fun day I would be out the front greeting guest, waving my Mickey Mouse giant hand! My shifts were roughly 6 hours long with at least 2 days off a week, although I often found myself swapping shifts for even more time off work. I spent my summer working in the Food and Beverage department, at a restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Areas in Disney World you can apply for are jobs in Attractions, Merchandise, Food and Beverage, Lifeguarding, Custodial and Entertainment. They also offer yearlong programs for a number countries including Canada, China, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. The scheme I participated in was the ‘ Cultural Exchange Program,’ run by Disney for university students across Europe. And yes, you can wear a tiara every single day. Yes, you have unlimited access to the parks throughout your summer.
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