Originally Posted By alexbook Sorry if this has been discussed before and I missed it, but... Theoretically, it's possible to hold down a full-time job (M-F, 9-6) somewhere else and work on weekends as a CM. At least, the nice lady at the Casting Center told me it was possible. Has anybody on here tried this? What was the experience like? How much of a pain was scheduling? Also, if there's a particular store I'd like to work in, would I be able to apply there, or would I apply to the stores generally, or are all the CM's part of one big applicant pool?
Originally Posted By Tiggirl Alex, I worked full time at my "real" job and part time at Disneyland last year. It just about killed me. LOL! While I enjoyed working there the hours just did not work for me. During the holidays I was working till 230am on Main Street (I was in stores) and then going home and getting up at 5am for my real job. It was terrible. I was tired all the time and was dozing off at the wheel. Not good. It was fun but not a good match with my current schedule. As for stores, they might ask if you have a preference of what area you want to work in but not a specific store. I worked Main Street and I could work at any of the stores (although I preferenced The Emporium). Good luck if you decide that is something you want to do. ~Beth
Originally Posted By iluvdisneyland Only problem I can see is that "part-time" is slowly starting to go away at Disneyland. Basically, it's going to eventually be that you are either a Casual Regular (CR) Cast Member or a Regular Full-Time (RFT) Cast Member. CRs can plan their schedules and preference certain shift start and end times, their locations and their requirements are a bit lenient: must be fully available on Saturday and Sunday, available after 6:00PM (18:00) on Fridays, and must be fully available during Peak Seasons (Summer, Spring Break, Winter, etc.) That would be more or less the route you'd want to go, I think..
Originally Posted By alexbook >>must be fully available during Peak Seasons (Summer, Spring Break, Winter, etc.)<< I hope I'm mis-reading this. It sounds like I'd have to give up my other job for the summer?!
Originally Posted By Tiggirl It depends on the schedule of your job... I did it with out any "scheduling" problems. I told them I would prefer not to work before 530pm Mon - Thur because of my job and that was never a problem (not to say that that would always be the case). Of course being a new hire I would have gotten the late night shifts anyway. ) Unless you are really hurting for cash, I can't say I would suggest working at Disneyland while working another full time job. Its not worth it to me. YMMV. ~Beth ~Beth
Originally Posted By Alyssa3467 While I can't answer the first part, I can tell you that all CMs apply to work for the Resort as a whole, and you specify which department(s) you would prefer on the application.
Originally Posted By Alyssa3467 Hmm... must've somehow wound up with a cached version of the page, since I didn't see all those responses before I posted mine =P
Originally Posted By iluvdisneyland Disneyland schedules you based on business needs, and those business needs come before your preferences. Only after business needs are satisfied and higher seniority Cast Members given their preferences will your preferences be honored. Basically, Disneyland scheduling is on a week-to-week basis, meaning your schedule may change drastically from week-to-week unless you have high seniority or, in my case, on a line schedule.
Originally Posted By alexbook (To clarify, being sent to whatever department needs me wouldn't be a problem, but the hours would be a problem. I'm just looking to pick up a few extra bucks on weekends.)
Originally Posted By iluvdisneyland I'm not trying to discourage you from applying or trying to make it seem like Disneyland is a bad place to work. For some, it's perfect. For others, it's not. I just want you to be aware of what you're getting into... lol!
Originally Posted By alexbook Actually, it sounds like a pretty good place to work (despite some of the stuff that gets posted here and elsewhere), but I'm looking for a weekend only job, and from what you posted above it sounds like that's not available.
Originally Posted By alexbook It's tricky. Some of the shops and restaurants within the resort are run by non-Disney companies under operating agreements with Disney. These companies are called Operating Participants, and I work for one of them, called Books, Inc. In other words, there are a bunch of folks who work *at* DLR, but not *for* DLR. Confused?
Originally Posted By Disnerd World of Disney, Marcelines and Pin Traders are Disney owned and operated stores. They will follow DL scheduling procedures. Unless you are full time with senority your hours may change. Many a good CR had to quit or got seperated because they couldn't work the scheduled shifts. The OPs in DTD like Build a Bear or Something Silver are more flexable with their employees. Working for an OP is sometimes better. Your green ID will still get you into the park for free you just don't get sign ins unless your a manager. You do get discounts at the park and can visit Company D offsite. Locations like Something Silver are currently looking for people who can work nights weekends and holidays. Check www.somethingsilver.com
Originally Posted By Westsider You can't just work weekends during Christmas, Easter and Summer. You have to give at least 5 days of availability during these "peak periods". You may also be scheduled for private parties at any time of the year, and they are often held on weeknights during the off season. In September, October, January, February and May you only have to work weekends. But the rest of the year you basically need to be available 5 days a week. Disney makes it very clear via their Scheduling Department that they consider themselves the "Primary Employer", and that if you have a second job it should be second in priority to any requirements or business needs of Disneyland. Disneyland only makes a good second job if you are only part-time at the other job. If you've already got a 40 hour a week job somewhere else, it's going to be extremely difficult to try and also work at Disneyland.
Originally Posted By oneyepete My question then would be could I just work mid-June thru mid-August because I am a teacher and can't work the rest of the year?
Originally Posted By NAPC Oneyepete, You should hire in as a CR that way you would work only summer, christmas break, and spring break when school is out anyway. I actually work with a school teacher who is a CR at my location. He seems to enjoy himself. ~*NAPC*~
Originally Posted By oneyepete Great. But, would they work around when my Christmas and spring break are?
