The magical life working at Disney

Jun 19, 2015 3:00 AM

TheDecentGatsby

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This has become the trademark question that Cast Members throw around.

I've worn some HIDEOUS outfits at this job, yet there's always those few who are so upset they can't buy them.

This was during a parade audience control (PAC) shift at one of the Christmas parties. The duties of PAC are to keep walkways clear in case we have to have an alpha unit (medical personnel) come through. This particular guy was so angry because him and his big family kept trying to go in areas we had to keep clear. He finally decided to take it out on me. 10 minutes later EMTs were running through with a stretcher. We really do have rules for a reason.

Oh boy. All Cast Members want to run away from the matching t-shirts and selfie sticks and that little flag on a stick. We don't mind big groups, but these are usually younger teens, most of which are extremely rude. I've been pulled by my sleeve, had someone snap and clap their hands right in my face.

This actually happened. It was an older gentleman, by the way.

This is called "double dipping". Working at both places gives a lot of perks. Not a bad idea.

This actually upset me. I felt so degraded. The guy went on to say more rude things and his wife ended up apologizing to me for him.

Most people don't know Animal Kingdom exists. Highly underrated park.

It took me a while to come up with an appropriate response. It was her first time here with her grand kids and I honestly felt bad for her.

Apparently to a lot of people, Disney World is only Magic Kingdom.

Self explanatory.

We're more sick of Frozen than you are. Let it go.

First of all, no one can "be" a princess, because the princesses are themselves. When I tell them I'm working in a different role, they instantly become uninterested.

I LOVED working for Disney. And I plan on working there again in the future.

Let it go. Let it gooooooooooooo

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Oh that frozen word play I see you OP well done

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Anyone else see the joke? Lol

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

How dare you. I FUCKING LOVE Animal kingdom.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

as a brazilian, i'm sorry... these fucks are the kids with rich parents, show offs & etc hehe, but we are nice... i guess... are we???

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Hagah

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Good job staying there!

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Sister works for the cruise line. Gotta love the discount!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

So don't work for the Rat.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

How does someone even get a job there?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

As a brazilian, I'm really sorry.

10 years ago | Likes 45 Dislikes 0

As an American: Fuck you, Brazil.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 27

One of my favorite coworkers was an international from Brazil. We know you're not all bad (:

10 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

Caught a post before it got to Front Page, woo.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Have you met Gender Confused Tyler? He's my friend. He works there. Give him a hug if you ever see him.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I have not.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This one has trouble believing that Animal Kingdom is underrated, it's is an amazing, informative, and diverse.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

As a Brit who went to Florida once. It is the best memory I have. The whole place is so damn happy and polite.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Lol I thought my buddy was lying about Brazilians

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I hear so many ups & downs about Disney! Glad you loved it, my friend rage quitted after two internships there. Just not the job for her :)

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

So what is the least busy time of the year?

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

September-November is pretty much dead. February and March is decent as well.

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Late August is pretty great, I think! I always plan trips right then, even though it's hot, because most Florida kids are in school!

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

1) Is the Brazilian tour groups always going on or something? I have been there twice (1996 and 2013) and they were everywhere both times.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

2) If so, it seems all of Brazil has been there more than most Americans.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Summer is a huge time for them. And then around December-March because that's their summer

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Disney World is still one of my favorite places to go and I love Animal Kingdom.

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

And the "Bugs Life" show in the tree of life... if they still have that. That was a trip.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

They still do! Never did it, I hear things touch you and that's a no from me xD

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Haha "bugs" touch you. When I was a kid it wasn't my thing either and my dad told me it was just a 3D movie and I'm pretty sure he's never

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Laughed so hard at my expense. Memories.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This is pretty much how the Brazilians act, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LZYBpN0VkVk

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This is amazing, this is exactly how we do it.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I loved this!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

And I love your username!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Why thank you!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

How many days would you recommend for Disney world? Would 5 days cover it?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It really depends. Magic Kingdom could easily take 2+ days. 1 day usually covers the other three.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Thanks!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

What kind of an asshole goes to a theme park and insults the staff? I didn't even know it was possible to be in a bad mood at Disney World!

10 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 0

You'd be surprised :b

10 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

God forbid it rains and everyone shoves inside to where it's hot and stuffy and their kids get grumpy and hungry and causing a ruckus. ugh

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Can you share a little of what the hiring experience was like?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I worked there on an internship, so I can't speak for all jobs. But I started with an online application, was offered a questionnaire 1/?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

online that's like a personality test. After I passed that I scheduled a phone interview and was hired a couple weeks later. But for 2/?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

part-time and full-time jobs, I think you just go to their Casting building in Orlando and see what they have available.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Are the princesses not played by actresses?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

No... There's only one of each princess???

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

They don't replace them every few years if they get older, or have another life dream to move on to? I've never been to Disney World

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

To preserve the magic, there's no actresses/actors. Cinderella is Cinderella, Ariel is Ariel, etc.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Ok but Cinderella isn't real, so who are the real world people that portray them, and what is their job turnover like?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My wife is "friends" with tinker bell at Disney world. And I can confirm all these things.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I've probably met your wife and wish I could be her.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Possibly. Her name is Adrienne. And we're actually gonna go home soon.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

What's her Instagram??

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If she's adrimermaid on IG, I've been following her for a while! Ahaha that's sounds creepy...

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Ahaha! Yep, that's her alright! You've probably seem me in a couple pics also then! Lol

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I know what you look like ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

So can I buy your shirt?

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

No.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

But I'll give you my shirt and $200.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'd be okay with just the $200

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Awesome!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0