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08-22-2008, 07:58 PM
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Disney Jobs
Can anyone comment on jobs that older people get at Disney World? Do many retirees work there for extra money.
I know that wages are low. I know there are people who cannot stand DW. But, I compare things to my tour in Vietnam. I don't look down on working and have done some crappy jobs in my time. I just am trying to get some idea of DW hiring practices for older folks; in my case 62 and healthy. Thanks. 
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08-22-2008, 08:45 PM
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A lot of retirees work as bus drivers at Disney and in the retail areas of the parks. However, you can not expect big buck working there for these types of jobs but they do offer good benefits. They look for people with good work history and big personalities. Here is a link to their job line and some pointers on what Disney looks for in an employee: Walt Disney World Resort Career Opportunities
Good luck!
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08-23-2008, 07:42 AM
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Thank You
Thank you. I still hope someone out there who has personal experience either working at Disney or has worked there will chime in. I read some posts from college students who worked there under the college program. Some liked it, others did not. No surprise.
But thanks again for your reply.
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08-23-2008, 07:52 AM
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I worked for Disney for almost 5 years and enjoyed it a lot.
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08-25-2008, 08:18 PM
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Hi,
I though I would like to drive one of those boat taxi's, one of the cast members told me Disney will train anyone to drive a boat taxi. A lot of the boat captains looked well over 60. Good luck. 
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08-25-2008, 09:19 PM
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I worked seasonally for WDW in the parking area for MGM Studio's. It was great. Driving the tram was fun. The only down side was all the time you'd spend in the SUN and of course lots of walking. I needed plenty of water. Good luck w/your WDW career!
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08-26-2008, 06:01 AM
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Sorry...just kidding but that drives me NUTS!
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08-26-2008, 02:55 PM
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I worked at WDW for 24 years and only left because I moved out of the state. If there were a Disney park where I am now, I would be the first in line at the casting center.
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08-26-2008, 05:57 PM
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08-31-2008, 08:08 PM
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I am not in my 60s, but I am a seasonal cast member. I really enjoying working at WDW.
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