Our Cast
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.
Working at Disneyland Resort
We are committed to continued investment in our cast members and making meaningful differences in their lives with leading employment packages and unique benefits.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Community
Disneyland Resort is proud to support server BERGs, our voluntary, employee-led Diversity, Equity and Inclusion resource groups to build community around shared identity, interests and pursuits.
Community
Disneyland Resort is proud to support server BERGs, our voluntary, employee-led Diversity, Equity and Inclusion resource groups to build community around shared identity, interests and pursuits.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Endless Potential
With unlimited opportunities for growth and development, here are two examples of career progression at Disneyland Resort.
Roles and Pay
At Disneyland Resort, many skilled roles exceed a starting rate of $25 an hour, and we have established a starting rate of $20 an hour for many other positions.
Starting Hourly Rate: $19.90
From the jungles of Adventureland to the roads of Radiator Springs, you’ll find our Attractions Cast Members operating ride vehicles, loading and unloading attractions and delivering entertaining narrations that bring our stories to life.
Starting Hourly Rate: $24.50
Our Housekeepers create a home-away-from-home experience for our Guests, ensuring that our rooms are sprinkled with pixie dust, and that a stay at one of the three Hotels of the Disneyland Resort is truly memorable.
Starting Hourly Rate: $19.90
From replenishing plush Plutos to embroidering our iconic ear hats, Merchandise Cast Members assist Guests looking for a perfect gift or souvenir to commemorate their visit to Disneyland Resort.
Starting Hourly Rate: $25
Our Security Cast Members at Disneyland Resort provide phenomenal Guest service while creating a safe and secure environment for all.
Starting Hourly Rate: $37
From the Monorail to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Electricians at Disneyland Resort have the expertise to help keep the resort operating in tip-top shape.
Starting Hourly Rate: $26
Creating special memories through food is what our Dinner Cooks do best! From casual to fine dining, our talented Dinner Cooks have access to the best ingredients creating one-of-a-kind culinary experiences for Guests through food at Disneyland Resort.
Starting Hourly Rate: $23.40
Our Entertainment Cast Members accompany Mickey Mouse and his friends throughout our parks, perform in our parades and spectaculars, and immerse our Guests in the stories that bring our lands and characters to life.
Starting Hourly Rate: $28.65
In addition to welcoming Guests checking in and out of our hotel rooms, these Cast Members are Disneyland Resort experts and enhance Guests’ experience by providing information about services at our parks as well as the surrounding Southern California area.
Employment Experience Fact Sheet
As Orange County’s largest employer, we are committed to continued investment in our cast members and making meaningful
differences in their lives.
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At Disney, our cast are the key to the magic, and just as they care for our guests, we care for our cast members. Our cast members are the magic makers – they bring our stories to life.
