As Orange County’s largest employer, Disneyland Resort is home to over 35,000 cast members – more than ever in our history –
who work in hundreds of different roles. We are committed to continued investment in our cast members and making meaningful
differences in their lives with leading employment packages and unique benefits.
WORKING AT DISNEYLAND RESORT
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Over 4,000 Disneyland Resort cast members are actively enrolled in Disney Aspire, the company’s career development program offering
100% tuition paid up front for full- and part-time hourly employees. Including local institutions such as California State University, Fullerton,
Disney Aspire offers programs ranging from GED and skilled trades to bachelor and graduate degrees.
Updated 04/12/2024
PAY
At Disneyland Resort, we have established starting rates that range from $19.90 to $24.15, with many skilled roles
exceeding a starting rate of $25 an hour.
BENEFITS
Disney offers robust healthcare, dental and vision coverage for eligible cast members and their families beginning on the first day of
employment. Healthcare plans start as low as $7 per week for individuals in California.
ADVANCEMENT
Through apprenticeships that offer hands-on experience, certificate courses for developing technical skills and other development
programs, there are many ways for our cast members to expand their skillsets and take the next step in their careers.
Thrive@Disney is a mentorship program that engages cast members through professional development in the form of 1:1 mentoring
relationships and networking events.
LIFE
A dedicated on-site cast care center helps in navigating the countless resources available, including Employee Assistance Program
(EAP), legal support, tax services, commuter assistance and on-site Partners Federal Credit Union branches for financial well-being –
in addition to life support through Care.com, which connects cast to quality child and senior care, housekeeping services, pet care,
homework help and more.
Eligible cast members can receive support with childcare costs across more than 70 licensed facilities in Southern California.
COMMUNITY
Disneyland Resort is proud to support several BERGs, our voluntary, employee-led Diversity, Equity and Inclusion resource groups to
build community around shared identity, interested and pursuits.
Disney VoluntEARS offers cast members countless ways to make meaningful impacts in their communities, including matching
gifts programs.
ONLY AT DISNEY
Disney provides cast members and their families complimentary access to Disney parks and discounts on Disney experiences and
products, so they can make their own magical memories.
Cast members have access to one-of-a-kind events, previews of new entertainment and attractions, and other unique opportunities like
after-hours celebrations in the parks and yoga at Sleeping Beauty Castle.
More than
1,000+
cast members have
already graduated
since the program’s
launch in 2018.
3,100
students and
graduates have been
internally promoted
across the company.
1 in 4 hourly
job applicants cite Disney
Aspire as their primary
reason for applying.
Hired in an hourly,
entry-level role in
Guest Services
Trained as a VIP
tour guide
Advancement
opportunity to
working lead or
trainer
On average, full-time
professional and
skilled-labor cast
members have worked
at Disneyland Resort for
MORE THAN
11 YEARS
In the past five years,
1,200
CAST MEMBERS
were promoted from
hourly to salaried roles
28,000+ CAST
MEMBERS ARE
REPRESENTED
BY 26 UNIONS
300 PEOPLE
APPLY TO WORK
AT DISNEYLAND
RESORT EVERY
DAY
3 OUT OF 4 CAST
MEMBERS LIVE
WITHIN 20 MILES
OF THE RESORT
&
1 IN 7 LIVE IN
ANAHEIM
EARNED BACHELOR’S
DEGREE THROUGH
DISNEY ASPIRE
Promoted to
leadership as a stage
manager in Guest
Relations
$24.15 $25.15 (PLUS TIPS) $26.00
Disney Aspire
SALARIED ROLE
With unlimited opportunities for growth and development, here are two examples of career progression at Disneyland Resort.
ENDLESS POTENTIAL
DID YOU KNOW?
OTHER STARTING RATES
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Hired in an hourly,
entry-level role in
Food & Beverage
Trained in food
prep
Promoted to
dinner cook
Advance to chef
Promoted to
area chef
A
N
G
E
L
A
$21.25 $23.50 $26.00
$28.50 $29.50
ENTERTAINMENT
$23.40
HOUSEKEEPING
$24.50
SECURITY
$25.00
ELECTRICIAN
$37.00
HOTEL GUEST SERVICES
$28.65
L
U
I
S
Top 3 Reasons People
Apply for a Job at
Disneyland Resort
73%
Career
Advancement
Company
Reputation
Company Values
Employees
68% 65%
