Role Descriptions

Disney College Program participants work in more than 20 different positions at the Walt Disney World ® Resort (in Florida) and Disneyland ® Resort (in California). During the application process, applicants have the opportunity to express interest in the specific roles for which they would like to be considered.

Operations cast members help ensure our guests have enjoyable experiences while visiting our theme parks and/or the Downtown Disney ® area. Whether directing vehicles in the parking lot, advising guests on which ticket packages to purchase, operating our rides/shows/attractions, or ensuring guest areas are clean and show ready, Operations cast members have a direct impact on our guests' experiences.

Roles in this area include: Disneyland ® Resort – Attractions, Custodial, Resort Transportation & Parking, PhotoPass Photographer and Park Greeter. Walt Disney World ® Resort – Attractions, Custodial, Hopper, PhotoPass Photographer, Main Entrance Operations, and Transportation.

Lodging cast members help ensure guests have a memorable stay at our world-class resorts, whether through an expedient check-in process, a clean and well-maintained guest room, or assistance with transporting luggage.

Roles in this area include: Disneyland ® Resort - Disney Desk, Front Desk and Guest Services; Walt Disney World ® Resort - Bell Services Dispatch/Greeter, Concierge, Hospitality, and Housekeeping.

With more than 300 food and beverage locations throughout our parks and resorts in Florida and California, Food & Beverage makes up an important part of our guests' experiences. Food & Beverage cast members in these areas provide guests with memorable dining experiences from outdoor vending to counter service to signature restaurants.

Roles in this area include: Disneyland ® Resort – Custodial Busser, Food & Beverage Food Cart Cashier, Food Prep, Quick-Service Food & Beverage Cashier, and Food & Beverage Quick-Service Restaurants; Walt Disney World ® Resort – Full-Service Food & Beverage, and Quick-Service Food & Beverage.

Cast members in retail/sales areas help guests have enjoyable vacation experiences, whether selling ticket packages, magically transforming little girls into princesses at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, or helping guests find the perfect mementos of their vacations in our various merchandise locations.

Roles in this area include: Disneyland ® Resort – Retail Sales Clerk; Walt Disney World ® Resort – Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique/Pirate League, Merchandise, Vacation Planner.

Whether at our water parks, resort swimming pools, golf and mini golf courses, children's activity centers, or guest arcades, Recreation cast members help our guests enjoy their vacations.

Roles in this area include: Disneyland ® Resort – Lifeguard; Walt Disney World ® Resort – Lifeguard and Recreation.

Entertainment cast members help create and maintain the show, whether through performing in our various parades and shows, facilitating character meet & greets, or supporting our performers and other cast members through supplying/maintaining costumes.

Roles in this area include: Disneyland ® Resort – Cast Costuming, Entertainment Costuming; Walt Disney World ® Resort – Character Attendant, Character Performer, (Audition Required), Costuming.

Audition

To be considered for a Character Performer position, you must attend an audition. Note that this position is only offered at the Walt Disney World ® Resort in Florida.

Click Here for information about upcoming auditions.