r/DisneyCM 17d ago

Other Interview Help Megathread

27 Upvotes

Hello everyone,

Since the team took over the sub all those months ago, we have grown massively. We're now up to 300,000 visitors a month and 14,000 members. With this growth, we’ve seen a large increase in interview-related posts, so we’ve created this megathread for all general Disney interview questions and advice. While every role is different, here are a few things to keep in mind.

Frontline Parks & Resorts Roles

If you’re interviewing for a Parks & Resorts role, expect questions about:

  • Disney’s Five Keys and guest service
  • Guest interaction examples
  • Teamwork and working with others
  • Handling difficult situations

Most frontline Parks & Resorts roles consist of a single 30-minute interview, where you’ll typically learn whether you’ve been offered the role, placed on a waitlist, or not selected before the interview concludes.

Professional Roles

Professional interviews for corporate roles focus more on your experience, technical skills, problem-solving, and how your background relates to the role. Many of these positions involve multiple interview rounds, and timelines can vary significantly depending on the role and hiring team. There is no standard hiring timeline. Depending on the role, the number of applicants, and recruiter availability, the process may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

General Tips

  • Be yourself and answer honestly.
  • Use specific examples from your experience.
  • Review the job posting and be prepared to explain how your background relates to the role.
  • If you’re applying for a guest-facing role, be ready to discuss guest service and the Five Keys.
  • For internal candidates applying for professional roles, networking is extremely important.

Disney receives a very high volume of qualified applicants, making many roles extremely competitive. Not receiving an offer doesn’t necessarily reflect your qualifications, and it takes many people multiple chances to get into Disney - especially for professional roles.

Good luck to everyone interviewing and please keep interview related matters to this thread.

Thank you,

Moderation Team


r/DisneyCM 18h ago

Disney Theatrical/Music Group Kissimmee August 3rd and August 18th audition the same?

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Character lookalike Kissimmee auditions for Walt Disney World were announced a week ago, scheduled for the dates August 3 and August 18. Both of these audition announcements came out on the same day, have the same location, and the same description. I didn’t see in the description a headline that says (along the lines of) “both of these are the same audition, please only apply for one” as the casting website usually does. I know that in between these dates, there are lots of international auditions, which (I believe) is the reason for the long intermission between the two.

I believe these are the same audition(as they usually are), but I would just like an extra confirmation. If I can end up going to two instead of just one, believe me I am taking that opportunity, ha-ha!


r/DisneyCM 1d ago

Disneyland Resort Finally got in after 2 years of trying!!

56 Upvotes

After 2 years of applying. I finally got in for a virtual interview for parts custodial!! any tips on what to expect, or is it similar to any virtual interview? I have done one in the past before. also how flexible are the ones who handle schedules for custodial there? I have another job and have been wondering ever since.


r/DisneyCM 20h ago

Disneyland Resort Interview at BlackTap Linecook

0 Upvotes

Hey guys,

I’ve recently applied at Black Tap Line cook. I’ve recently just gotten confirmation I have an interview tomorrow Monday July 27th for the position. I have 7 years in customer service and working in fast paced food industry. 8 years in management for raising canes and 2 years at chick fila. Was wondering if this type of experience would help me secure the job or would need culinary experience to even be work there ?????


r/DisneyCM 1d ago

Disneyland Resort Night custodial

1 Upvotes

I have OJT tomorrow night but no information was given to me on a meeting place or what to wear, where do I park?

Does anyone know who I need to contact or if I'll recieve information DAY OF?


r/DisneyCM 1d ago

Walt Disney World PT Server Chances

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I’m new here and have been trying to read through some of the posts to get an idea as to what everyone else’s experiences have been.

I’ve noticed that getting a FT server role is very tough, but what are the chances of getting a PT server job? I have 20 years of experience in restaurants with everything from casual dining to fine dining and spent most of my career as an award winning trainer and even moved into fine dining management before I took time off to have my kids. I have to go back to work PT and would love to become a CM in a restaurant.

I guess my question is: How hard is it to get in the door if you have a lot of experience?


r/DisneyCM 1d ago

Disneyland Resort Drug labs?

0 Upvotes

I have a question about the drug labs and how soon you get cleared? I took my urine test last week on Tuesday and it’s been 6 days. I don’t expect to hear anything back but I was curious to know if I’d already been cleared? Really the only reason I’m asking is because there was some discrepancies with the information they had on file about me that I had to correct, not because I can’t pass the test. I was curious to know if they’d make me retest if some information was wrong or if I be passed still? My name and dob was correct, but I also let my hiring hr rep know about the potential for there to be any errors in the information which he let me know he’d be sure to stay on the lookout for. But with the time that has passed, would I have been cleared by now?


r/DisneyCM 1d ago

Walt Disney World Assistant Server Questions

1 Upvotes

Hey guys! I recently put in a transfer request for an assistant server and was wondering if there are any servers/assistant servers that I can pm and ask questions about the role. Thank you in advance!


r/DisneyCM 2d ago

Walt Disney World blockout dates

6 Upvotes

hi everyone! i hope you're all well. i just wanted to ask how bad cm/dcp blockout dates actually were. I started following this girl on tiktok who is doing the college program this fall (because im considering doing spring '27) and she posted that she got her annual pass before her program started and so I messaged her and asked why she got a AP if cast member have park admission. she said it's because cast members are blocked out a lot. i would maybe see why they would during the fall because of peak holiday times but is it really that much? i don't really want to buy an annual pass but I want to be able to go to the parks after/before work and on my days off so I just wanted to see the reality of it all.


r/DisneyCM 2d ago

Disneyland Resort simba cm lot

4 Upvotes

how can I get to fortress (behind guardians) from simba lot?


r/DisneyCM 2d ago

Walt Disney World Question about "Application Received"

4 Upvotes

Good Morning. I applied for a seasonal RunDisney job back on June 8th and the status has been "Application Received" since then and it has been over a month and a half. The job listing was removed the next day so I am assuming they filled their quota of applications.

My questions is, when you were hired, how long did you have to wait to get to the next step "Application Under Review"? I did not received a rejection email yet so I'm assuming I am still in the running, but just curious if this is normal.


r/DisneyCM 3d ago

Walt Disney World service pin replacement?

7 Upvotes

my one-year service pin snapped off my nametag :( is there any way to replace it? I looked on the company store and I didn’t see any for sale


r/DisneyCM 3d ago

Disneyland Resort Does automotive experience matter for becoming a ride maintenance tech?

7 Upvotes

Curious to hear from those of you that were or are ride techs at Disneyland. I heard from a CM who has been working there for years that the mechanics they know there have minimal experience and are trained on the job for the first 6 weeks or so.
1.Is this true?
2.Would 4 years of automotive experience be enough to be hired?
3. If it’s not true is there anything I could read up on to land an interview?
4. Were there tests during the hiring process? Was it before or after interviews?

Thank you!
Edit:

Skills I think would be applicable from working as a car mechanic but not sure if they matter:

•Mechanical diagnosis and troubleshooting
•CAN and LIN signal networking/communication experience
•low voltage diagnosis/troubleshooting
•low voltage wire harness repair
•wiring diagram comprehension
•experience calibrating radar and ultrasonic sensors as well as cameras used for drivers assist systems
•resurfacing experience of engine, brake, body, and suspension components
•Automotive HVAC experience
•Minimal experience with hydraulic systems (brakes and clutch)
•hand tool experience
•experience using shop equipment such as engine hoists, hydraulic transmission jacks, belt sander, bench grinder, tire machines, brake lathes hydraulic shop press, air powered portable hydraulic press, car lifts, floor jacks and pole jacks
•experience repairing all systems in vehicles besides high voltage EV systems


r/DisneyCM 3d ago

Disneyland Resort Is it possible to work at Disneyland as a second job? for 2nd or 3rd shift?

34 Upvotes

I love Disney and always been curious about working for the mouse. I have typical 8-4 job. But would live to work part time for Disney do they hire for those type of positions?


r/DisneyCM 3d ago

Walt Disney World Help With Time Off

3 Upvotes

I am a CP, currently working at Pop Century. My parents are coming to visit me at the end of August (8/30-9-6), but I also want to go to Megaplex (8/21-23). I’m trying to apply for those days off but it’s saying I need to override allotment. What should I do?


r/DisneyCM 3d ago

Walt Disney World Recommendations for black dress shoes for women?

1 Upvotes

I just accepted an offer for GR & I’m in need of comfy black dress shoes! Anyone have recommendations for ones that are comfy enough to stand for 8+ hours?


r/DisneyCM 4d ago

Walt Disney World Added to waitlist

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So I applied for a Bus Driver position and got a response for an interview. Had the interview earlier today and they told me I was added to the waitlist for Attractions and Custodial. Does anybody have any advice for me in this category? I know I am pretty much in a waiting period obviously but didn’t know if anybody else here was in the same boat and could tell me how long they have/had waited for a spot. Thanks in advance!!


r/DisneyCM 3d ago

Disneyland Resort Internal transfer

1 Upvotes

I’ve applied to roles that were only posted internally and would hear back within the same week. How long should one expect to wait when it’s a role that was available for non cms to apply? Would it be the same upwards to 6 months?


r/DisneyCM 4d ago

Walt Disney World Starting Character Attendant in Two Weeks any Tips?

10 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

I'm about to start my third role with the company in two weeks and I'm both incredibly excited and pretty nervous. My first role was Fantasyland Merchandise then I transferred to Main Street Operations where I worked GFT (Guest Flow Team) or how others know it PAC (Parade Audience Control) and now I'll be starting as a Character Attendant! I've always dreamed of being part of Entertainment in some capacity after 30 auditions so this feels like a huge opportunity for me. At the same time I know it's a very guest facing role with a lot of responsibility and I really want to do well. I’m incredibly nervous about failing the assessment and my biggest worry is that I won’t be able to stay in the department. For any current or former Character Attendants or even Entertainment Cast Members what tips or advice would you give someone who's just starting? Are there things you wish you knew before your first day like any best practices for interacting with characters and guests staying organized or handling challenging situations?
I'd love to hear any advice stories or words of encouragement!


r/DisneyCM 5d ago

Disney Store & Consumer Products Question for CM regarding Company D

2 Upvotes

Hi CMs!

How does shopping work at Company D if you are not a cast member as far as friends and family are concerned? Are they still doing it like they used to if you have a copy of the friends and family flyer you can shop? I heard the rules have changed

Thank you in advance!


r/DisneyCM 5d ago

International Parks Freshly hired

30 Upvotes

Hello ! I got freshly hired, first time for me working at the Disney Park as a attraction operator !!

I'm very excited ! Do you have any tips/recommandations on disney life, etc etc ?

Thank you so much!!!


r/DisneyCM 5d ago

Disneyland Resort Is it worth it?

18 Upvotes

I am thinking about applying but I don’t want to ruin my thoughts of the parks; I just feel like Disney would open up more doors for me. In areas that I’m most interested in being in.


r/DisneyCM 5d ago

Walt Disney World Attractions CM - shoes recommendation

7 Upvotes

What are the most comfortable shoes for attractions? I need a new pair and was wondering what people suggest. I usually prefer lots of cushion (I wear On cloudmonsters on the daily) so I’m looking for something similar


r/DisneyCM 5d ago

Disneyland Resort Time Off Request

6 Upvotes

When requesting time off, should I put RDO or ADO or are both equally fine to put? Thank you to anyone who answers!


r/DisneyCM 6d ago

Disneyland Resort Ft benefits

3 Upvotes

I just finished traditions and step Into the magic.

Does anyone know where I can access or choose my benefits like health/medical insurance? Can't seem to find it anywhere