Seasonal Employment

[ms.ojo]

Can someone please point me in the right direction for Disney Seasonal Employment?

I recall reading how snowbirds (or anyone) can work for Disney as a seasonal employee (1 or 2 wks a year) and still enjoy certain benefits year round like free park admission. Was I dreaming??

If anyone would know it would be you guys! TIA!!

 

[Loves Disney]

Disney does offer seasonal employment, but if I heard correctly, they aren't accepting many seasonal this year because of the hiring freeze.

 

[Flametamr]

When I was there in September they were not accepting any applications. There were some 30,000 people unemployed in the Orlando area. You can send a resume to Disney and make an appointment with a recruiter during the time you are there. Thats the ony chance as far as I know.

 

[redrosesix]

I've also heard there is a hiring freeze at WDW, but depending on what you're looking for I saw notices for auditions for shows at US.

 

[mayesq]

The seasonal employees aren't being given any hours right now, so I wouldn't count on getting hired on any time soon.

 

[ms.ojo]

bummer. Thanks for the info though...

 

[Cheshire Figment]

You would have to initially have availability for several months. This would handle your processing and training and get you experienced. You would have to first be hired as Permanent Part Time (also refered to as "Casual Regular") and then you would be able to switch to Seasonal (Casual Temporary) after your training is complete and you have an acceptable level of experience.

Also, many College Program people will pick up CT status when they leave the program.

 

[SyracuseWolvrine]

For more information, call casting, 407-828-1000.

Most seasonal cast members only get an ID during a period when they're working, thus, they only get free admission/discounts/etc when they're working.

 

[Deb loves Disney]

For more information, call casting, 407-828-1000.

Most seasonal cast members only get an ID during a period when they're working, thus, they only get free admission/discounts/etc when they're working.

I am a seasonal cast member....used to be part time and switched because I have another full time job.
You have your ID all the time. They do not take it from you and your park admission lasts all year. Discounts are also all year long for Disney Seasonal Cast Members.
It's a wonderful perk that we get and we all appreciate those perks very much!!!!!!!

 

[SyracuseWolvrine]

I am a seasonal cast member....used to be part time and switched because I have another full time job.
You have your ID all the time. They do not take it from you and your park admission lasts all year. Discounts are also all year long for Disney Seasonal Cast Members.
It's a wonderful perk that we get and we all appreciate those perks very much!!!!!!!

If a seasonal cm works more than a certain threshold (I believe 300 hrs/yr), they will be eligible for a red ID that is good year round. If they do not, they will only receive a white ID, good only for the time that they will be working. (They also generally give the red ID to seasonal CMs with a permanent address in FL, because they figure they may want to pick up shifts more often)

 

[SheilaHeartsDisney]

I heard if you work for any Disney Store in the USA you get the same perks as a cast member who works at the Disney Parks. Is that true????

 

[SyracuseWolvrine]

I heard if you work for any Disney Store in the USA you get the same perks as a cast member who works at the Disney Parks. Is that true????

Disney Store CMs get some perks, but not all the same perks that those working in the Parks/Resorts division of the company

 

[Deb loves Disney]

If a seasonal cm works more than a certain threshold (I believe 300 hrs/yr), they will be eligible for a red ID that is good year round. If they do not, they will only receive a white ID, good only for the time that they will be working. (They also generally give the red ID to seasonal CMs with a permanent address in FL, because they figure they may want to pick up shifts more often)

Actually....to be seasonal means that you do not have a specific availability every week for scheduling.
I used to be CR (part-time)(yellow ID) and I was available for 2 days per week (the minimum availability to be CR).
I also have another job so I requested that I be switched to CT (seasonal)(red ID). I have no specific availability but must work at least 40 hrs in the year, sometimes slightly more depending on area requirements.
Every seasonal CM, no matter the hours worked per year gets a red ID that they keep for the year. The ID's must be renewed at the end of the year (December). The renewal is in the form of a sticker that you add to the ID that indicates the new year.
Hope this helps to clarify what it means to be Seasonal

ps...the white ID that you are referring to is the ID that all CM's get when they are new. After working for I believe 90 days, you then get your regular ID that comes in various colors depending on your status. Blue ~ Managers, etc....Yellow ~Full Time/Part Time.....Red ~Seasonal......White ~Earning My Ears

 

[JLindley2003]

Seasonal requirements differ depending on what line of work you are in. In all cases, one must have worked a minimum of three months in part time, full time, or college program status in order to apply for seasonality. That request must then be manager approved. All seasonal cast members receive a red ID, and retain it year-round. The numbers of work hours required in a calendar year differ based on your line of work. For merchandise, for example, it is 40 paid hours per year. Other divisions require hours to be worked in different times of the year, for example some hours before mid-year, some after. In all cases, seasonal status has the same benefits for all departments, no matter how many hours you work. Seasonal status does not allow one to gain seniority. Many seasonal workers are getting plenty of hours right now, many are getting more than full timers, and definitely much more than part timers, but it all depends on what department one is in, and how badly the scheduler wants you on the schedule or not. I think that's about all the relevant info I can think to give.

 

[Metro West]

The seasonal employees aren't being given any hours right now, so I wouldn't count on getting hired on any time soon.

 

[SheilaHeartsDisney]

Disney Store CMs get some perks, but not all the same perks that those working in the Parks/Resorts division of the company

Well what kind of perks????