All of us in childhood wanted to be at least briefly in the atmosphere of our favorite cartoons, get to know good heroes and feel like characters in some interesting story. Part of this dream can be realized by visiting the Walt Disney amusement parks. But such entertainment ends quickly. And what are the feelings of people who are constantly among the magical scenery and famous characters? Former employees spoke about their experiences at Disneyland. Which of the Disney professions is more interesting is up to you.
1. Lifeguard
Former Disney World employee Vicky Garside knows that lifeguard work is not for everyone. But she advises not to abandon her until you try, especially if it comes to Disney. "I know that some people do not want responsibility, but for experienced swimmers this is a great job at Disney," she told Reader's Digest.
Garside spent 6 months as a lifeguard by a lake in Disneyland, Florida. She notes that lifeguards have “one of the highest basic wage rates among other professions,” as well as very convenient opening hours. Even if you have to work at night, this is usually a fun activity with low stress.
Garside also claims that both her colleagues and guests created an extremely pleasant work environment. “The guests are very friendly, but they respect the staff,” says the girl. “They know that you are here to do the work, and for their safety.”
Also, for people who are interested in finding other jobs at Disney, this is a great way to get one step closer to the dream profession.
2. Electrician
Perhaps, to be an electrician is not the most pleasant job, but apparently, if you are going to become one, Disney World is what you need.
“My brother is an electrician working for Mickey Mouse,” says one Reddit user. “For most of the year, he rides around the park all day in a small golf cart and fixes simple things.” Both the user and his brother agree that this is probably better than laying wires in the attics in the summer heat.
Even the more complex elements of this work have their advantages: "Part of the year, he helps with the repair of attractions - it's harder, but he likes to be behind the scenes of Disneyland."
3. Employees of the "Club 33"
Even the most active Disney fans may not be aware of the existence of Club 33, a secret five-star restaurant tucked away in New Orleans Square. Available only to club members (or by invitation) and with a huge 14-year waiting list for future members, this restaurant works for the most elite VIPs at Disney Park.
According to Reddit GenXer1977, Club 33 is one of the most desirable locations for Disneyland employees.
4. Innovation Technology Developer at Innoventions
Innoventions is a former museum that was located on a Disneyland site called Tommorrowland from 1998 to 2015. There were exhibits of futuristic technologies, as well as meetings with characters from Disney paintings. The blogger, Kadri Nelson, who was fortunate enough to work in this place, claims that staying at Innoventions helped maintain the sense of Disney magic that is usually lost in other jobs in the park.
“Often I didn’t see the park at all during my shift. That’s why Disneyland never lost its brilliance for me,” the girl told Rider's Digest magazine. can reign there atmosphere.However, for me, Disneyland was and remains the happiest place on earth, and not just the place where I worked. "
Although now you will no longer be able to get into innoventions, a similar museum continues to exist in Disney World.
5. Attraction operator with the "red triangle"
Attractions in Disney parks, which can be dangerous for pregnant women, people with high blood pressure or injuries of the musculoskeletal system, are indicated by a red triangle. The most frightening and at the same time the most fascinating carousels guarantee high salaries to the people serving visitors to these attractions, so the "red triangles" always offer a good job.
A user with the nickname Funkystepz says: “I worked in the Disney California Adventure park ... and everyone wants to ride the“ red triangles. ”In general, this means that you will be paid a little more than the rest. Carousels for which visitors wanted to hit the most were California Screamin 'and Grizzly River Run. "
6. Street food seller
User Reddit GenXer1977 notes that although many of his colleagues dreamed of getting to work at the luxurious Club 33 restaurant, he quite liked selling food on the street. The former employee was pleased to "move to different sections and wear different costumes every day," distributing popcorn and churros. “Most of Disney’s work means that you’re stuck in one place, and I had to walk around the park,” he recalls. However, no profession is perfect, and he admits that cleaning the churros cart is a real torment.
7. Captain of the jungle cruise
“I liked being a captain on the world famous Disneyland Jungle Cruise,” says Reddit Vectrex221 user. This trip to the Magic Kingdom sends guests on an exotic journey through the wildlife of Africa, Asia and South America.
Adventure requires a leader who is ready to be lively, energetic and not afraid to improvise. If this looks like you, you might like to play the role of captain, guided by the dangers of the jungle.
8. Character accompanying
If you want to bask in the rays of Disney's unsurpassed magic, but do not want to face the stress caused by the need to portray your hero every second, the work of an accompanying character may suit you. These employees are usually located somewhere close to the main entertaining characters, as a link between them and the guests. Accompanying characters monitor compliance with the schedule of meetings and greetings, as well as ensure that the main characters come out from behind the curtains in the correct order.
Although it can be really joyful to see how happy the children are when they meet their favorite characters, this work includes not only smiles. One of the former employees mentioned that sometimes it was very difficult to tell children who were looking forward to a long-awaited meeting that today Mickey Mouse would not go out to them.
9. Main characters
Of course, they simply had to appear on this list. Although the employees undergo a very serious casting before such work, and the working conditions are really strict, the role of the beloved hero is truly the pinnacle of work at Disney. And no wonder the most coveted roles are Disney princesses. “Everyone I knew wanted to play characters,” says Reddit user UCMCoyote, a former Disney College member. “Many girls wanted to become princesses.”
What would you like to do in Disney Park?