Disney is paying insane hiring bonuses, just to fill vital roles in the parks

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While we’re all excited that the Walt Disney World Resort is getting back to “normal,” following its unprecedented closure in March 2020 for nearly four months in response to the growing coronavirus pandemic, we know that Disney, like other employers, is facing challenges with finding enough people to fill the open Cast Member roles they have available at the Central Florida parks.

Disney World recently announced that it will be hosting a job fair on December 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Convention Center.

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Cast Members are desperately needed in culinary roles, housekeeping roles, custodial roles, and bus transportation roles, as each of these types of roles remains difficult for Disney to fill lately. Mickey really needs help filling positions to offer the most magic and the best in customer service to Guests, so he’s paying as much as $1,500 in sign-on bonuses for chef assistant positions.

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Several other challenging-to-fill positions come with hiring bonuses of up to $1,000.

Cast Members currently onboard with The Walt Disney Company can earn some extra cash as well. Disney is currently offering referral bonuses to Cast Members who send in friends, family members, or strangers they meet at Starbucks (or anywhere else) who apply for positions at Disney and get hired and use the Cast Member’s name as the person who referred them. Those referral bonuses start at $500 and go as high as $1,000 after the person is hired and employed for a designated amount of time.

If you’re not able to visit Coronado Springs on December 13 for the job fair, you can still apply online for positions at Disney World (or at any Disney-owned park or subsidiary) via the Disney Careers website by clicking here. Currently, the website lists Park Operations jobs such as Chef Assistant, Program Experience Associate, Monorail Host/Hostess, and more.

Walt Disney World Is Hiring Thousands of New Cast Members

We are just a little over 60 days away from celebrating Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary called “The World’s Most Magical Celebration“ which kicks off on October 1. As Disney reopens more resorts, more restaurants, more attractions, and more experience – they need talented Cast Members to make the magic happen. Even though we’ve seen Disney hire in their largest ever Traditions Class and offer huge hiring bonuses, it’s obviously Disney still needs help as they are launching a hiring spree as they seek thousands more Cast Members.

As shared via Walt Disney World Cast & Community Facebook: “The magic is calling everyone to Walt Disney World Resort for The World’s Most Magical Celebration – and we’re looking for magic makers, dreamers and doers to join us in celebrating our 50th anniversary! We are now hiring thousands of new Cast Members in an online hiring event now through July 31. For more information and to apply, visit WaltDisneyWorld.jobs/jobfair #DisneyJobs”

If you’re a Disney fan, chances are you have one or more stories about an extra magical Cast Members that went above and beyond to make your visit to Walt Disney World extra special. Just think – now you’ll have a chance to make magic for others while you get to enjoy the parks and resorts as part of your job regularly. Simply visit DisneyCareers.com to check out all the available positions. 

Cirque Du Soleil Hiring Sales Coordinator for “Drawn to Life” at Disney Springs

After several delays due to COVID-19, it looks like Cirque Du Soleil’s new “Drawn to Life” show may finally be able to debut at Disney Springs this fall. The building was recently undergoing refurbishment, and now Cirque Du Soleil is hiring a sales coordinator for the location.

Here’s the full job posting from the Cirque Du Soleil jobs site.

Sales Coordinator – Resident Shows Division (Orlando, FL)
Permanent position

Are you ready for a big leap?
The last few months have been a real series of acrobatics and contortions for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. But we are ambitious and passionate about our work, and we always know how to get back on our feet, even after superhuman somersaults.

Our hearts are still pounding at the thought of rebuilding our company and dreaming of its wonderful future. Do you have the audacity we need to take up the challenge? By joining us, you’ll be working in uncharted territory, but where you can make a real difference. Hold your breath and dive into the action: you are about to live an extraordinary experience!

The Sales Coordinator will be responsible for providing support for all sales activity as directed by the Senior Sales Manager. You will contribute to ensuring the highest degree of customer service and efficiency in an overall effort to maximize sales.

The Sales Coordinator will:

  • Support the Senior Sales Manager with ongoing administrative and general sales functions for all sales channels and programs related to assisting in the increase of sales.
  • Assist in researching, qualifying and setting up all partners for the Drawn to Life production.
  • Prepare, process and maintain an accurate database of contracts.
  • Administer the internal financial process including securing accounting codes, requesting and sending invoices, receiving and processing payments, tracking details and generating and sending receipts.
  • Liaise with various teams to maintain copies of client and partner contracts, commission programs, W-9s, etc.
  • Connect with various teams to build sales presentations, including monthly activity reports, promotional/offer post mortems and other related materials.
  • Coordinate all marketing opportunities with online and in-market resellers.
  • Assist in the creation, production and implementation of all marketing/sales materials and promotional tools.
  • Support partner training programs that educate and motivate ticket influencers and sellers to keep show top of mind.
  • Maintain inventory for sales programs, tradeshows and offerings, as well as sourcing giveaways, quotes for print orders and ordering swag.
  • Organize and coordinate familiarization tours including developing invitation lists, organize receptions, invitations, ticket distribution, etc., at each show on an as-need basis.
  • Proactively work with internal Ticketing Services team on the coordination of partner set up, price types and other ticketing needs.
  • Liaise between the Graphics, Marketing and PR teams so that Sales always have all the most up to date assets.
  • Assist in building solid relationships with all partners and key influencers through ongoing communication.
  • Being an active team member, working well with a variety of colleagues and clients, providing fair and timely feedback and suggestions.
  • Execute FIT and group experiences such as backstage tours, theater talkbacks, private meet & greets, etc.
  • Represent the production at tradeshows, vendor fairs, office visits, mystery shops, partner meetings, industry events and site visits.
  • Submit and process ticket requests partners.
  • Audit broker and partner websites from a marketing and sales perspective.
  • Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • At least two years of previous experience in Sales within the hospitality industry, inclusive of entertainment and attractions, meetings & events, destination management, hotels, etc. or three years of previous administrative support experience.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) & Outbox ticketing software, and Salesforce.
  • Excellent written and oral communication in English.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to multi-task.
  • The drive to create and maintain strong professional relationships internally and externally.
  • Flexible availability for the occasional evening or weekend event.

Cast Members Needed! Disney Continues Hiring Spree

As Walt Disney World continues to slowly increase capacity and make COVID-19 adjustments according to CDC and local health official guidelines, we’re continuing to see the need for more Cast Members as Disney fans return to the magic. New positions have been listed as Disney’s hiring spree continues.

When visiting DisneyCareers, you’ll see a lengthy list of Cast Member roles currently available. The newest positions all surround food and beverage needs including a Culinary Chef Assistant (Lead Line Cook)-Full-Time, Part Time Food & Beverage Quick Service Restaurant, and Food & Beverage Host/Hostess- Part Time.

More positions are being listed on the heels of Disney announcing their largest ever Traditions class which is every Cast Members’ first day of work at Walt Disney World.

Are you a future Disney Cast Member? To learn more about these positions and/or to apply, visit DisneyCareers.