Earning

When you are interviewed you will need to print out a role check list and look at the possible jobs you may get. During your interview you will be asked for your top three choices. When you receive your acceptance letter you will know what role you have received and what season you will be there. Many, many people are applying for this program, so that might mean that you may not get the season you want. More people want the Advantage program (who wouldn’t??), so the earlier you apply the more likely you are to get your requested role and season. In your role you will develop your communication and problem-solving skills, build your confidence and independence, and gain hands-on-work experience.

This is a paid internship! You will receive an hourly rate of $6.67 while working. You receive $.50 premium per hour if you work in Quick Service Food and Beverage Roles. Over 8 hours a day or over 40 hours a week will be paid overtime with time-and-a-half. Pay checks are issued every Thursday.

You must be available to work! Disney World is open 365 days a year and 24 hours a day. You have to be available to work morning, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays. If you have something coming up (i.e. weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations) you may want to let your role supervisor know upon arrival to schedule a time for you to visit home. For example, my older sister is pregnant, and I may take off maybe a day or two to go home quickly to see the baby after he/she is born. Usually students work between 5:00AM and 2:00AM. You will be scheduled to work between 30-45 hours per week, but during peak you might work more than that (and paid over time).

By accepting the college internship you open MANY doors for your future. You may be asked to stay for additional time. You also have a option to apply for the Professional Internship, apply for a full-time or part-time role with Disney benefits, or work seasonal during school breaks.
You will spend your first official first day of work in Traditions class. This class is a training session for all new Cast Members, which will be scheduled one or two days after they arrive. You will find out your exact work location as part of the check-in process, and you will begin training for your role right after you complete Traditions.

You can’t change the role given to you. Once you accept the role that has been reserved for you, you work that role during the duration on of your stay with Disney. If you have questions, then contact your recruitment representative.

Buses will take you to all the parks, and ultimately your jobs. You will have at least one day off work a week, but the days and work times vary from week to week.

You receive 5 costumes for your role. When they are dirty, you give them to the company and they wash and press them, and give you a new one. All costumes must be returned or you will be fined.