Perks of Working at Disney

At Walt Disney World Resort, our cast members are the key to the magic, and just as they care for our guests, we care for our cast members. Disney provides a variety of benefits, perks, and programs that have the greatest impact on our cast members, help them live well and realize their goals, from personal offerings like family care and wellness resources, to professional opportunities and education assistance.

We Create Memories, Together

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Celebrating Each Other

Disney has a long tradition of recognizing and appreciating cast members, including for their years of service with the Company and for outstanding performance. Through recognition programs, we offer ways for our cast members to show appreciation for each other’s work creating magic and inspiring others. We also recognize employees for all they do through special pins, celebrations, and service and lifetime achievement awards.

Cast Activities

Cast members are invited to participate in distinctly Disney activities that build a sense of community. Whether it is sunrise yoga in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park or team events like annual canoe races and trivia challenges, we bring cast members together to meet new friends, share interests and have fun together.

Cast Fitness sports leagues and classes are held throughout the year and all Cast Members have access to Mickey’s Retreat at Little Lake Bryan, a 19-acre recreation facility that offers swimming, a children’s play area, picnic pavilions, an all-purpose sports field and volleyball, tennis and basketball courts.

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Cast Activities

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Disney Cast Life-Exclusive Experiences

Our cast members are often the first to experience new offerings across the resort from Disney Cast Life previews of new attractions to special after-hours events at select theme parks for cast members and their guests.

Business Employee Resource Groups

Disney is proud to support affinity groups and more than 100 Business Employee Resource Groups (BERGs), our voluntary, employee-led groups formed around shared identity, interests, and pursuits. These groups are a key component of nurturing a sense of employee belonging, visibility, and cultural understanding. Cast members can network with peers, participate in outreach and mentoring programs, acquire new skills, build leadership capabilities, and develop their careers.

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Business Employee Resource Groups

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS

Compensation and Benefits

Disney offers a competitive total rewards package that includes pay, health and savings benefits, time-off programs, educational opportunities and more. Together, these rewards make up a comprehensive package that helps our employees and cast members live their best life.

Paid Time Off

Vacation and sick leave are available for full-time positions. Vacation and personal holidays are accrued based on length of service, position and hours worked.

Weekly Pay

Employees are paid on a weekly basis. Direct Deposit is an available option.

Retirement Programs

Retirement plans may be available for full-time and part-time positions.

Theme Park Admission

Complimentary theme park admission for full-time and part-time positions after two weeks of employment.

Exclusive Discounts

Discounts are available at select hotels, dining, merchandise and recreation locations such as Disney Cruise Line or Adventures by Disney.

Health Insurance

Affordable health insurance options, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, may be available for full-time positions. The Center for Living Well takes the hassle out of healthcare for Disney cast members and their families enrolled in a Disney-Cigna health plan option. Cast experience the ultimate in integrated care and convenience with their doctor, lab, X-ray and pharmacy all in one onsite location. Plus, their insurance is always accepted, their confidentiality is held in the highest regard and their busy schedules are easily accommodated.

Childcare Options

Onsite and/or community-based, low-cost and backup childcare options are available to eligible U.S. cast members. The Learning Center, operated by The Central Florida YMCA, offers two on-site early learning centers for Cast Member children ages 0-12, which provides child development services to help kids grow up healthy, happy, and strong. These childcare centers offer extended days and hours of operation and opportunities for discounted tuition rates. Programs include primary care, back-up care, Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), and school’s out camps.

Tuition Assistance

Includes educational reimbursement and Disney Aspire, which pays 100 percent tuition upfront at network schools for full-time and part-time hourly employees.

Flexibility at Disney

Flexibility at Disney is designed to fit our cast members’ professional and personal needs. They may work on-site, remote or a mix of the two. It is about providing a portfolio of options for a work arrangement that allows cast members to thrive, both in their careers and in their lives.

Wellness Programs

Eligible cast members have access to benefits for every life stage, such as fertility and adoption services, parental leave options, and additional family support resources, including legal assistance, caregiving, and financial wellness among others.

Disney’s Be Well program offers an innovative collection of programs, tools and resources that cast members and their families can use to improve their health. The wide range of wellness offerings include personal health assessments, free, on-site screenings, flu vaccinations, fitness programs, cast-exclusive events, an on-site gym and healthy food options in cafeterias.