Disney Difference

Participants in Disney CareerStart Program also become a part of the Disneyland_® Resort Cast Member Team. This means they�ll 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.

Vanpooling

A vanpool consists of seven to 15 Cast Members riding together in a van to work. Vanpools work best for those with consistent work schedules, and each group determines its own commute schedule and pick-up/drop-off locations. The Walt Disney Company provides a $60 tax-free monthly subsidy to reduce costs. Riders save more by applying $45 pretax from their salary to the vanpool fare. Fares are paid through convenient weekly payroll deductions.

When minimum ridership requirements are met, the primary driver pays no fare. This is compensation for driving, tracking ridership and completing a monthly report.

OCTA Employer Pass

The OCTA Employer Pass (E-Pass) is a FREE annual bus pass available to Cast Members of the Disneyland_® Resort who ride OCTA buses to work. E-Pass eliminates the need to purchase bus tickets or passes and is valid for one full year.

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!

(Please Note: After Disney CareerStart Program Cast Members check in and complete their Traditions training class, they will be eligible for these Hotel discounts.)

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 My Disney TEAM portal once they are hired.

Disneyland_® Resort Theme Park Tickets

Cast Members can purchase discounted tickets to Disneyland_® Park and Disney�s 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 My Disney TEAM portal.

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 My Disney TEAM portal shortly after arriving. This is a free service!