Frequently Asked Questions

Disneyland Resort offers competitive wages in the Orange County area. There has been significant growth over the past four years with our starting rates that are nearly $4 over the California minimum wage from $19.90 to $24.15, with many skilled roles exceeding a starting rate of $25 an hour.

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.

A dedicated Cast Care Center is available onsite to support cast members with emotional, social, financial and physical well-being. Friendly Cast Care Associates and Well-Being Navigators provide personalized assistance to explore Disney Cast Life and connect cast members with resources such as Commuter Assistance, Disney Aspire, Partners Federal Credit Union, Disneyland Resort Child Care, Business Employee Resource Groups (BERGs) and more. Employee Assistance Program (a free emotional health and family support resource) is also accessible to cast members, in addition to Care.com, which connects them to quality child and senior care, housekeeping services, pet care, homework help and more.

Over 4,000 Disneyland Resort cast members are actively enrolled in Disney Aspire, the company’s 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.

Cast members who are interested in exploring further education can take advantage of Disney Aspire, an education investment program that provides help with college tuition for eligible hourly employees. In addition, salaried cast members can take advantage of an educational reimbursement program, designed to supplement work experience with professional and technical education.

As a valued part of the Disney family, eligible Disney cast members receive complimentary access to Disney parks, a complimentary Disney+ subscription, discounts on products and access to one-of-a-kind events and exclusive previews. Cast members can also save on services, and experiences such as Disney on Broadway, Disney on Ice, Disney Fairy Tale Weddings, National Geographic subscriptions and more. LifeMart® is also an employee Discount Program for cast members to enjoy discounts on wellness products, Club membership savings such as Costco® and Sam’s Club®, exclusive savings from Apple® products and food and home delivery offers. Cast members also receive discounts on movies, theme parks, concerts, major league sports, hotels and much more. 

The Disney Look appearance guidelines have been rooted in the company history and present a standard to be upheld by all cast members to help ensure the best show for our guests. It simultaneously ensures that our cast members feel empowered to be their authentic selves and aligns with our brand.

Disneyland Resort is a 24/7 operation and employ over 36,000 cast members who work a wide variety of schedules and shifts. Cast members are provided their schedules in advance to balance their individual needs.

There are many ways for our cast members to expand their skillsets and advance their careers through on-hands experiences and development programs. The company offers cast members the opportunity for growth through Disney Aspire, an education investment program that provides help with college tuition for eligible hourly employees. Also available is Thrive@Disney, a mentorship program engaging cast members through professional development in the form of 1:1 mentoring relationships and networking events.

Disneyland Resort 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 are invited to be among the first to experience our newest Disneyland Resort offerings and 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, yoga at Sleeping Beauty Castle and canoe races around the Rivers of America, a cast tradition since 1963.

What guides cast members every day is a set of core values: The 5 Keys – Safety, Courtesy, Inclusion, Show and Efficiency. These principles help us in our goals of delivering a safe, magical and welcoming experience for everyone by infusing safety into our culture.

Volunteerism is a central and enduring part of The Walt Disney Company’s culture and the cornerstone of our community engagement efforts. Created in 1983 at Disneyland Resort, the Disney VoluntEARS program provides countless opportunities for Disney cast members to contribute their personal time, expertise and effort to make a positive impact in the community including a matching gifts program.

Disneyland Resort is proud to support several Business Employee Resource Groups (BERGs), our voluntary, employee-led diversity, equity and inclusion groups to help build community around shared identity, interests and pursuits. And what helps guide us every day is a set of core values: The 5 Keys – Safety, Courtesy, Inclusion, Show and Efficiency. These principles help us in our goals of delivering a safe, magical and welcoming experience for everyone. Learn more about inclusion at Disneyland Resort.