Q&A With The Walt Disney Company Employees
The Walt Disney Company employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at The Walt Disney Company
Unlimited PTO is my favorite benefit.
Review from Product Dept
history and efforts to evolve
Their parks and their movies
Overall a good place to work.
Top notch customer service, hands down
What it's like to work at The Walt Disney Company
- The Walt Disney Company employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
- Employees at The Walt Disney Company report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at The Walt Disney Company have 4+ meetings
- 86% of The Walt Disney Company employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- The Walt Disney Company employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 74% of The Walt Disney Company employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- The Walt Disney Company employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 76% of The Walt Disney Company employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With The Walt Disney Company Employees
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How much time do you spend in the office vs. outside?
95% outside/in position
90% in.
7-9 hours per day in the office
How can I get hired at The Walt Disney Company as a recent grad?
The college program is terrible. You can either get hired as an hourly employee, and work hard to get noticed to move up, or get lucky with an open job announcement (not likely).
just apply they do not care about your education or qualifications.
What kind of people does The Walt Disney Company like to hire?
Flexible and accommodating.
They like people that do not have ideas or vision they want people that will conform.
What is The Walt Disney Company's internship program like?
Horrific.
There is a lot of competition but if you get chosen it will be great for your future with Disney or any other company.
What do you wish you knew before starting at The Walt Disney Company?
The limited opportunity for advancement.
that they really don't live by what they claim
How are the career growth opportunities on the Operations team at The Walt Disney Company?
really bad they do not promote the good workers or people with the best skill set. They want people that do not have ideas.
It's a huge company. It may take time, but there is a lot of opportunities.
How are layoffs handled in the Operations department at The Walt Disney Company?
Usually at the end of the year, during the holiday season, when the budget shortfalls are hitting. You find out on your last day.
Quickly and unceremoniously. You usually are approached by your leader, if you have been a good employee, you are given a positive rehire status and can apply to other positions in the company.
What skills do you need to be successful in the Operations department at The Walt Disney Company?
none they do not care how good you do your job
Great guest service, attention to detail, a positive attitude and promoting change.
How does The Walt Disney Company measure success and growth in the Operations department?
There are several measurements, Guest Satisfaction Service Scores, Cast Satisfaction Surveys, Profitability and guest surveys.
they really dont
How long does it take to hear back after applying to The Walt Disney Company?
Two to four weeks.
It can take up to 6 months
How hard is it to get promoted at The Walt Disney Company?
very they only promote people that cannot think for themselves
There is a great deal of competition, it depends on the area and you have to work at networking to get ahead.
Does The Walt Disney Company drug test or do a background check?
no
Yes
How are the healthcare options at The Walt Disney Company?
very poor
they have good coverage
What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at The Walt Disney Company?
being friendly
be a happy person and care about others.
What kind of interview questions do they ask when hiring someone in the Operations department at The Walt Disney Company?
They ask situational.and behavioral questions. They are standardized questions approved by Human Resources and they relate to the companies 4 keys, Safety, Courtesy, Show and Efficiency
why do like Disney , what is something you have done to make a guest experience magical
What is the best perk or benefit that The Walt Disney Company offers?
park tickets
free tickets to the parks
How common is it to switch departments or teams at The Walt Disney Company?
every six months you can
not to hard unless you want a promotion
How do you feel about The Walt Disney Company's future?
they will be very successful financially because of walts legacy they need to work on service and wellness for their cast members
when I become the head of wellness I believe the company again will be the most admired company in the world.
What questions do they ask during the interview process at The Walt Disney Company?
not really anything valuable to the job, your resume and education mean nothing.
do you know property do you know anything about the company what is your experience with Walt Disney World
What's the company culture like at The Walt Disney Company?
it could be a lot better if the leadership cared about the wellness of their teams
I work for Disneyland many years ago the operation seem to be up and up always looking for input and trying to keep the cast, after going to work for Walt Disney World totally different than working the years ago not many perks left anymore you are now just a number and very little to keep you here you look at things are falling apart and it's very disappointing.
How do I do well in an interview at The Walt Disney Company?
answer all the standard questions that any hr would ask
you have to be really perky you have to know lots about the company and you have to be a good talker to do well, my spouse can be a little shy at front but new Walt Disney property and near the company but because he didn't get very vocal with the interviewer which didn't know much about Transportation you didn't do well. My spouse apply to be a driver trainer and because he followed the direction of the GSM at Epcot and did not get over to the interview until a few minutes after the interview time was told that he was done because he didn't follow instructions I don't understand how you follow a dsm's instructions but you still get washed out which can be very disappointing. I have tried to be a relief coordinator was told that I was going to get it as well as a CP trainer and unless you come in early and just sit with the GSM office you don't seem to get anywhere in this company.
How long do the interviews usually take at The Walt Disney Company?
15 minutes
My interview in 2014 took about 30 minutes mine went really well I have no issues with a woman named Susan not sure if she still there but I really liked her and she kept in contact with me because I didn't come for my job until about 3 months later, but my spouse flew all the way from California to Florida with me to interview and he got about 2 minutes with his interviewer saying that they do not hire drivers without a Florida license which is not true and just washed my spouse away makes no sense really you spent all that money flying from California to Florida and you get a minute and a half doesn't make sense. Of course now working for Disney World almost 4 years lots of people have told me that I should have asked for a supervisor or my spouse should have to get a different response but how would we have known that back then.
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining The Walt Disney Company?
how fake they really are
There’s only one cafeteria in my area, with limited acess
What kind of people succeed at The Walt Disney Company?
people that do not have vision and just do what they are told
Hard workers
What do people at The Walt Disney Company think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
he is good at mergers , creating new resorts, theme parks and movies. He needs work with corporate wellness, 401 (K) , & putting the right people in the right position.
Generally admire.








