Working for Disney

Anonymous asked: Hi, Im hoping to apply and was wondering what kind of things the recruiters want/like to see in the cover letter

Hi there,

I wouldn’t be able to tell you the answer for certain as I’m not a recruiter, but I’m sure they look for a positive attitude and keen interest for the position :) Relevant experience is always good to put on your CV and if you can tailor it to the position you want that will look good to.

General experience that may enhance your cv:

Any roles that involve high levels of customer interaction. Retail, food and beverage and any previous experience working at a theme park is worth putting towards the top of your CV experience section as it’s most relevant.

List your motivation and reasons for applying in the cover letter and direct them to your CV. In your CV you will then start with your personal details, a little about yourself, experience, education, hobbies and special skills.

Of course I’ll never know if this is what they’re looking for as it’s only what uni, school and college have taught me. But I can imagine it’s the basic requirements of a good CV along with obvious enthusiasm for the job you’re applying for and why they should consider you for the position :)

Another thing worth noting.. If you’re applying for the CRP. See if you can include why you’d like to represent the country and tailor your cv more towards the culture aspect. If you’ve got experience working with international students or language skills then mention it. Anything that may show them you’re interested in representing your country and getting involved with other cultures.

Good luck with your application! 

- UPDATE ABOUT THIS WEBSITE -

Hey guys I’m sorry that this website has become so inactive. One of the reasons is due to the fact I’m in my final year and about to graduate, there’s a massive workload I’ve got to keep up with :(

I just want to apologise for the lack of updates and tell you that it’s going to get very very quiet over the next few months..

If you don’t already know, I’m moving to America next month! I’m going to be doing the Work America Program by Bunac. If anyone else is doing the program this year or has any questions please send me a message. My blog is here:  www.sophiesjourney.tumblr.com So feel free to follow if you are interested in the program as i’ll be blogging about the experience :)

Anyway enough of the plug! I just wanted to say i’ll be pretty busy this summer and so won’t be on here. You can still send me on here or tweet me @tourme any questions  you have about working for Disney and I’ll aim to respond but the time difference will be quite large. 

If you are visiting California this summer and want to go to Disneyland with someone then drop me a message, I really want to go :D And I’d loveeee to head to the Disney Expo this year: http://d23.disney.go.com/d23-expo-2013/ Looks amazing!

So to everyone working in Florida this year, I hope you have a great time :) And to anyone interested in applying this year or next, I will be back in October to go through the whole application process with you as it starts again.

Have a great summer :D

disney-and-me asked: Hiya I am looking to apply for the programme, I live in the UK and I was wondering how it all worked and what your thoughts and feeling were about it, and what the likely hood of getting in is. Thankyou for your help. Jack x

Hi there!

Well it depends on whether you want to apply for the year long program working in Epcot or the summer program working anywhere for just under 3 months. I’ve done the summer program and if you’re a full time student you’re eligible to apply. I’d definitely recommend doing it!

It’s very competitive nowadays because so many people are interested in doing it and they don’t take on a huge number compared with the amount of people that apply every year.

If you are at University, I’d recommend applying every year you’re at Uni until you get accepted. It’s the best experience I had whilst studying and I learnt so much from working there!

I hope you apply for it and good luck in whatever you choose to do :)

lisadisney asked: Hey :) I just got accepted for July 15th and I am also working Quick Food and Service... So I am just wondering any tips? was it really Hot? Did you enjoy it?

Hey congratulations! I guess it depends what program you’re doing whether it be the CRP or the CEP as both will have an affect on who you work with. I did the CEP (former ICP) so I was working with cast members from all over the world and it was the people that made it great :D I think the job can vary depending on where you’re working and what you enjoy. I liked to be on the cash register so I could interact with the guests but you might love being in the kitchen interacting with fellow cast members! 

Overall I enjoyed it, the people I met are friends forever and you meet the majority of your best friends at your workplace. I also enjoyed the variance of duties doing QSF&B, you’ll always be doing something different and it’ll keep you busy. I just didn’t enjoy certain aspects of working in the kitchen but I guess you can’t have everything be magical :P

It was totally cool inside the place, but as soon as you step outside to buss the tables it’s like a sauna haha unless it’s raining and thundering then you won’t be going outside as no-one will be sat there :P You will get used to it though!

And tips.. Well, if you do happen to really struggle with your role and you just don’t enjoy the actual job itself (the backstage duties for example) Then just talk to your peers.. You’ll find that once you make friends and get to know all the other cast members, you keep yourself amused and it becomes really fun! It’s like anything I guess, friends get you through..

Also, make the most of your days off.. If you have people to hang out with on your day off then head to the parks and make the most of free passes! If all your friends are at work then head to the malls and explore Florida or Downtown Disney.. You can easily take Lynx buses that are really cheap. Just don’t sit in on your day off on your laptop all day or having a lie in.. you can do all that when you finish your program lol x

Open casting call for Disney Character, Parade and Character Look-alike Performers!

DISNEYLAND PARIS AUDITION 
Come and join us in celebrating together our 20th anniversary!

We are looking for enthusiastic and highly energetic people to animate our famous characters and to participate in our wonderful 20th birthday parades!

Male look-alikes* 
Aladdin, Prince Charming, Prince Eric, Snow White’s, Belle’s and Sleeping Beauty’s Princes (5’10”–6’0”/178-183cm), Prince Naveen (5’10”–6’2”/178-188cm).

Female look-alikes* 
Mulan (5’2”–5’6”/157-168cm), Princess Tiana, Cinderella, Ariel, Belle and Snow White (5’5”–5’8”/165-173cm), Sleeping Beauty and Princess Jasmine (5’4”–5’8”/163-173cm).

Dancing roles* 
All heights are welcome.

*All parade performers and character look-alike performers also perform as costume characters. All look-alike performers must have a basic dance level and the distinguishing characteristics to portray these animated characters.

Two types of date-to-date contracts available: 
- contracts start dates in April 2013, until May 24th 2013. 
- contracts start dates between March and July 2013 for a minimum of 4 consecutive months. 
Housing possibilities. Candidates must speak English or French and be a minimum of 18 years old. Please bring your passport, a non-returnable CV and a pen. Wear comfortable clothing as you will be asked to participate in a movement/dance combination.

Come and chat with the Disneyland® Paris casting team on the Interview Sofa at the 2013 Move it convention.

Auditions are happening in both LEEDS and LONDON throughout March. For more details check out:

http://disneyauditions.com/calendar/index.html

Anonymous asked: What is the likeliness of getting a dorm with only 1 other roommate?

If i’m honest, I didn’t even think that was possible! I’m not sure it is lol you share a room with one other person always so I don’t think they would just put one bedroom in one apartment. You’re likely to have at least 3 other roommates. (2 per bedroom)

Congratulations! To everyone who got through to the second stage for the CRP UK. I wish you the best of luck for the pre-screen interviews, i’m sure they’ll be a lot of fun :P

And to everyone who didn’t get through, I wish you luck with whatever you may choose to do now. If you decide you’re going to apply again next time, just keep wishing on that star and perhaps someday, the dream that you wish.. will come true. ^_^ cheesy I know.. But seriously I hope you all get a chance to shine again next year. I know the application process is a lot of waiting around and it’s always upsetting to not get an interview but i’m sure someday soon you’ll get your turn :)

agirllikeme16 asked: I am interested in applying for the disney international program, is there any tips you would give to someone applying? I am from Scotland so will have to go through the same process as yourself x

Hey It’s hard for me to give tips now since the application process seems to be so tough nowadays! I don’t even know how they decide who goes for an interview with there being so many great applicants :o But i’d suggest you just be honest, explain what makes you stand out from the crowd and focus on why they should choose you over others. Keep it professional but it doesn’t have to be overly formal, show some personality too.

I’m guessing they probably take a lot of different things into consideration when choosing the right people to interview but when I first applied and got through, I just spilled my heart out in a cover letter and explained how much i’d love the chance to work for Disney.. It worked though :)

xenarulz asked: You were in the UK CRP right? I'm going to the Mexican Pavilion in one month and I was wondering if you can actually save money there.. I don't drink or party so I guess I'll be able to save a little more right?

Hey I wasn’t actually on the UK CRP but I did the ICP. I’d say you can save money yes. I managed to save enough to get me some spending money for my 4 week holiday after I finished. I was partying and drinking at the time aswell so as long as you aren’t spending a lot of money in the mall then you should be fine to save :)