Disney is a fun and fantastic company to work for. You have to love working for Disney. The employees and atmosphere are great.
What I wish was different
At times, there was little interaction between myself and my team. I would have preferred a stronger team, collaborative environment.
Advice
Really network within the Disney company. Being a big company with so many different segments (ESPN, Marvel, LucasFilms, etc.), you can find lots of employees with your desired career path. Reach out to them before your internship is done!
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Service intern
August 2015 - January 2016 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
Independence from home and customer interaction
What I wish was different
Wish I had my finances in order
Advice
Learn to take a breath and remember what it more important in the moment than how you feel
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Hotel Front Desk Clerk
August 2018 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
I liked the atmosphere of working in a hotel.
What I wish was different
I wish I had a higher pay rate.
Advice
Take every opportunity as a chance to learn. You can always find something new to learn every day.
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Photographer
June 2018 • Anaheim, CA
What I liked
The job location and benefits, along with coworkers and the job itself
What I wish was different
Advice
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Entertainment performer
October 2017 • Anaheim, CA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Auditions for any job or position can be really scary and nerve-wracking but I would encourage everyone to just try! You have to go for it and keep trying. Always be your best self and never let comparison stop you from having fun with it!
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Disney College Program
January - August 2018 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
Got to work and play at Disney World! I got hands on experience doing the thing I love most and got to make a little magic along the way as well.
What I wish was different
I wish I had taken the job offer and stayed longer!
Advice
Anyone who is looking for an internship or a little work experience this is definetly the best program out there for students.
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Disney College Program Intern
August 2017 - January 2018 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
It was a lot of fun and a great way to get your foot in the door with the company. You can utilize career exploration seminars that are awesome and it helps you learn where you want to be in a company.
What I wish was different
I wish that I could have spent more time learning from people who work in my major.
Advice
Take advantage of every networking opportunity you never know who you will meet or who you can help or who can help you.
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Quick service food and beverage
January - May 2018 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
I liked working for this amazing company with driven people.
What I wish was different
I wish my role would have pertained to my major more.
Advice
Make friends and network and enjoy
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Recreation lifeguard
June 2018 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
The Safety aspect.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Deal with the sun!
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Cast Member
June - August 2018 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
I was a waitress, and I loved dressing up in a sailor costume, talking to children and pretending I worked on a ship, getting into the parks for free.
What I wish was different
I would not have minded a job at Disney that was less labor intensive.
Advice
It’s a great opportunity! I had a lot of free time to play at the parks. But I would do it only during the summer and not for longer.
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Cast Member
January - July 2017 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
I loved getting to meet and talk to people from all over the world. It was fun to see them having a great family vacation, and I loved the freedom I had to make their days better with free ice cream coupons, Fastpasses, etc.
What I wish was different
The hours are very, very long and it is a lot of work. I mean 15 hour days and not a lot of sleep. I was so burnt-out and couldn't wait to leave by the end of my program. There is not much room for anything else besides work.
Advice
You have to really enjoy what you do or at least form a bond with the people you work with. The program is very intense and without some form of motivation, you will get very tired and it isn't hard to give up.
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Lifeguard/Merchandiser
August 2018 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
I had great coworkers and coordinators!
What I wish was different
My role was a pretty challenging one!
Advice
Some days will be harder than others, but making magic for guests is so worth it!
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Merchandise Hostess
January 2016 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
Experiencing the daily operations of a Fortune 500 company is a valuable experience. This is a great opportunity to build customer service skills and meet people from all over the world. I also enjoy having the flexibility to pick up shifts in many locations around the Walt Disney World property, becasue each is unique and offers different learning experiences.
What I wish was different
The pay isn't great, but the overtime opportunities and perks make up for it.
Advice
Working for Walt Disney World is not an easy job. It requires you to put in long hours, work in the heat, and deal with a lot of guest issues on a daily basis (with a smile on your face). But, if you love Disney, or want to work your way up in the company, this is a great stepping stone.
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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.
