Disney Difference
Participants in Disney CareerStart Program also become a
part of the Disneyland® Resort Cast Member Team. This means
theyll be able to treat themselves and their families and friends to the
Disney Difference, which includes programs such as commuter assistance,
discounts on select food and merchandise, theme park admission, and other
benefits Cast Members can enjoy during their tenure. All Cast Members receive
more information about these offerings once they are hired at the
Disneyland Resort. Below is an outline of some of Disney
Difference offerings.
Commuter Assistance
Through the Disney Commuter Assistance program, Cast
Members will find resources, options and incentives to help promote cleaner air
in the region. Additional information on commuter assistance such as the OCTA
annual pass and car/vanpooling can be found on The Hub (Disney's intranet site)
or by contacting the Commuter Assistance office after hire.
Merchandise
Disney CareerStart Program participants receive a 20
percent discount during their Disney CareerStart Program. The discount applies
to a wide variety of select merchandise sold throughout the Disneyland
Theme Parks and Hotels, as well as participating stores in the Downtown
Disney® District.
Hotels
With the Disneyland Friends and Family Offer, Cast
Members can take advantage of discounted rates on accommodations at
Disneyland hotels, based on availability. Cast Members can even make
discounted reservations for their friends and family members!
Dining
Cast Members can treat themselves and their friends and
family to a 20 percent discount at participating dining locations across the
Disneyland Resort and select restaurants in the Downtown Disney
District. Some restrictions apply; however, there is no limit to the number of
Guests a Cast Member may have.
A complete listing of participating dining locations and
the meal times is available to Cast Members on The HUB once they are hired.
Disneyland Resort Theme Park Tickets
Cast Members can purchase discounted tickets to
Disneyland® Park and Disneys California Adventure®
Park at the TEAM Center, which is open exclusively to Disney Cast Members.
Because ticket prices are subject to change, we are not able to specify exact
discounted prices of theme park tickets at this time. Cast Members will have
access to updated information regarding the current prices once they are
officially hired.
TEAM Center
TEAM Centers offer Cast-exclusive merchandise, greeting
cards, discount tickets to local attractions and events, and many services to
make the lives of our Cast Members easier. There are four TEAM Centers open to
our Cast Members, and they offer photo processing, dry cleaning, jewelry
repair, tickets to local sports events and much more.
TEAM Discounts
The TEAM Discounts program turns Cast IDs into valuable
discount tools at many local on and off-property businesses. Cast Members have
access to a complete listing of these businesses, restaurants and hotels on The
HUB.
Partners Federal Credit Union
The Partners Federal Credit Union was founded in 1968 to
serve the Disneyland Resort Cast and their family members. Alongside the
Towne Centre branch in Anaheim, Partners is open in the Team Disney-Anaheim
Building in the TEAM Center and in Fullerton.
Other Banking Institutions
There are a number of other banking institutions in the
Anaheim area. New Cast Members should check with their current banking
institution to inquire if the company has a branch in Anaheim.
Direct Deposit
Direct Deposit is available for any banking institution
anywhere in the United States. Cast Members may sign up for direct deposit on
The HUB shortly after arriving. This is a free service!
Service Learning
Service and community are cornerstones of the Disney
philosophy and as a part of the Disney CareerStart Program internship,
participants will have the opportunity to work with the Disney VoluntEARS team
and their program peers to elect a service project to sponsor. Work on a
service project may also be added into participants' Individualized Learning
Plan.
Please Note: Disney CareerStart Program Cast
Members must complete their on-boarding and DisneyTraditions training
class before they are eligible for these Disney Difference offerings.