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.
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.
Safety
The safety and well-being of our cast members is a top priority, and we promote a culture of safety through quality assurance programs, safety standards, training programs and by empowering cast to address safety concerns immediately.
Advancement
Through mentorship, apprenticeships that offer hands-on experience, certificate courses for developing skills and other development programs, there are many ways for cast members to advance their careers.
Uniquely Disney Opportunities
One-of-a-kind experiences and resources that make working at Disneyland Resort much more than a job.
Life
A dedicated on-site cast care center helps cast navigate their many resources, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP), childcare, legal and tax support, commuter assistance and Partners Federal Credit Union branches for financial well-being.
Only at Disney
Disney provides cast members and their families complimentary access to Disney parks, discounts on products and access to one-of-a-kind events and exclusive previews.
Community
Disney VoluntEARS offers cast members countless ways to make meaningful impacts in their communities, including matching gifts programs.
Inclusion
Disneyland Resort is proud to support several BERGs, our voluntary, employee-led Diversity, Equity and Inclusion resource groups to build community around shared identity, interests and pursuits.
Tuition Assistance through Disney Aspire
Disney Aspire is an education investment program that provides help with college tuition for eligible hourly employees. Disney Aspire reflects Disney’s commitment to making dreams come true. The program creates opportunities for cast members to gain career mobility and advance professionally, whether at Disney or beyond.
Did You Know?
Disneyland Resort provides a one-of-a-kind work environment that fuels cast members’ long-term growth and enables them to build critical skills.
110,000
individuals applied to work at Disneyland Resort in 2023.
2,100
individuals applied for an hourly, entry-level position each week on average.
Over 300
people apply to the Disneyland Resort every day.
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.
