Originally Posted By Mickey Mouse Lover Does anybody know how to become one and what the job entitles?
Originally Posted By Mickey Mouse Lover can anyone be more specific. I know lots of steering, but what else. And how do i become one and will i just be a float driver?
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I believe there is special training to be had and pass before they put you in charge of driving a float. You must be able to drive under tight conditions, in low light levels and even seated in weird positions for what I understand. My suggestion is to call Casting at WDW and inquire about requirements for that particular position.
Originally Posted By Mickey Mouse Lover Thanks TDLFAN. Do you know anything about the driver levels ans which floats are which level?
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I honestly wish I knew more about this but am affraid I can't help you with specifics. You will have to ask Casting or Disney on that, or hopefully someone will come along and post who is more knowledgeable. Apologies.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Just one more thing.. If you DO get to become a float driver, keep an eye out for Pluto.
Originally Posted By Mr X From what I understand, driving the floats is kind of a crappy, hot, boring job. Why would you want it? Having said that, I don't think "float driver" is a single occupation. I believe that it's just one of the duties for the staff of show services (which includes maintenance, for example).
Originally Posted By ChiMike >>HAHAHAHAHA thats good<< Actually I have to say it's in really bad taste. Sure it's a harmless cynical jab at Disney, but saying HAHAHAHAH is overboard when considering someone died.
Originally Posted By Mickey Mouse Lover Thanks for the info. I know its a hot job but i think its really Interesting. And i apolozgize for the crack at Pluto.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>From what I understand, driving the floats is kind of a crappy, hot, boring job. Why would you want it?<< Mr X has not seen the "Jammin' Jungle Parade". Forgive him.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>From what I understand, driving the floats is kind of a crappy, hot, boring job. Why would you want it?<< Mr X has not seen the "Jammin' Jungle Parade". Forgive him.
Originally Posted By xzoocrew OK, this is 20 year old information so take it for what it's worth. Back then the charters were also the float drivers. It was one of those things that happened on a rotation basis.They gave you a basic 2-4 hours of training on the floats. If you were better on one float than another (remember there are floats of all sizes). Some were more difficult than others. You did it more often if you could handle the hard ones. Compared to being in costume driving the floats was much cooler (temp wise) than doing the parade route in costume.
