Working at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts in Orlando, FL: 14 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Orlando, FL Area

"I have worked for Walt Disney World as a Server for 11 years! Disney is a wonderful company to work for! They place importance on going above and beyond for guests! I have learned many great customer services and people skills by working here! Anticipating people's needs is the key!"

"I’ve worked here for 9 years. Good company but requires too much time away from family."

"When Disney is at its best, it cant be beat. The workplace experience varies from department to department and from leader to leader, but overall, the workplace is superior to most. I loved working for a company that truly valued being happy and nice."

"Amazing."

What do you like about working at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts?

"The training and business model was unlike any that I have seen to date. The staff ensured that you were thoroughly prepared to execute the expected task assigned to your role."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Positive, outgoing and friendly attitudes will get those who are interested in becoming employed with this company a great amount of favor. Creativity and adaptability are the most sought after qualities."

What don't you like about working at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts?

"As an intern you were considered at the bottom of the totem pole, working the shifts and performing the duties that a majority of the senior staff chose not to do. That being said, I believe that this position gave me the perspective necessary to understand the importance of every role, no matter how small or grand, in a successful business."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I believe that management expressed all concerns and critiques in a positive, professional manner. They ensured that recognition was given to the deserving recipient and that all would become inspired to model the same behavior."

What do you like about working at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts?

"It is more like a family, and there is no backstabbing."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Make sure to stress that you are a team player."

What don't you like about working at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts?

"There is so much red tape that good ideas are sometimes lost."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would give more decision making to the lower levels. There is too much red tape."

What do you like about working at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts?

"They sell magic for a very premium price. Money is everything."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Unless you are shooting for low to middle management positions for the next 25 years, don't work here. 20-year employees are still part-time cashiers here."

What don't you like about working at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts?

"It sucks. I never want to work here again!"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Stop the charade with magic. Give some away for once. Don't cater to the ultra-wealthy."

What do you like about working at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts?

"I like the free passes to parks, being outside, managers, and the like-age coworkers."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be a happy-go-lucky person who won't flake out on them."

What don't you like about working at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts?

"It's not what I want to do with my life. It is too far away."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Pay lifeguards more. Let the dress code for lifeguards be more relaxed."

"Wonderful place to work."

What do you like about working at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts?

"I love working at Disney. There are great benefits and good people to work with."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Do your best. It will pay off. Only you decide what to do with your life."

What don't you like about working at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts?

"There is nothing I don't like about Disney. It's a great place."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Give credit where credit is due is the only thing."

"I love working for Disney. I'm just looking for a new place to start a new career."

What do you like about working at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts?

"It is a great company to work for, with many benefits for me and my family."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Do your best in anything you do. It will pay off in the long run."

What don't you like about working at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts?

"There is nothing I don't like about Disney. I can't complain about it."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would suggest giving more credit where credit is due."

"Entertaining atmosphere with creative opportunities."

What do you like about working at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts?

"I liked the benefits."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"When the economy is good, they will hire almost anyone."

What don't you like about working at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts?

"Managers are babysitters. Most have no idea what they are doing and don't listen to employees."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Listen to employees. Focus back on customer service and not just the bottom line."

What do you like about working at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts?

"I liked the people, the independence, the leadership, the growth, the environment, etc."

What don't you like about working at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts?

"I don't like not being there."

"Fun to look back on!"

What do you like about working at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts?

"I liked the free access to the parks as a benefit, and the cast members coming together as a family. Your customer service skills will grow amazingly. Some of the jobs can be fun. I liked, most of the day, Florida weather, and the good guest experiences."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Make sure you understand the heavy amount of guest/customer contact you will be experiencing from every part of the world!"

What don't you like about working at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts?

"I didn't like bad guest experiences, hurricane season, and long hours that are very tiring after a couple of weeks."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Just continue to stand by your cast members."

"Great experience."

What do you like about working at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts?

"I liked learning Disney's philosophy."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"They look at personality more so. You must be personable, and excited."

What don't you like about working at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts?

"I didn't like the low pay."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep the Disney vision. Don't let it fade away."