
While on the CareerStart Program, participants will take part in the Disney show, making magic for our Guests and taking a lead role in learning what it takes to be successful in a Fortune 100 company.
Participants might be working in one of our theme parks, including the Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, the Disney-MGM
Studios or Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Or, they might perform a role in one of our resorts, water parks or the Downtown Disney® shopping, restaurant and entertainment area.
Roles are available in the following areas. Responsibilities may not be limited to those outlined below.

The Walt Disney World Resort is known for its "world-class" cleanliness, and Custodial Cast Members are responsible for making this happen. These Cast Members will encounter a high level of Guest contact and will work independently.


Organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks at once are important qualities to have as a Full Service Food and Beverage Cast Member. This role involves prolonged standing and walking. Cast Members may work as a seating host/hostess in various restaurants across property. Full Service Food and Beverage is a non-tipped role.


Maintaining Guests' safety is our No.1 expectation. Lifeguards must have strong swimming skills. They will endure physically challenging work and prolonged exposure to outside elements. During off-peak seasons, Lifeguards may assist other operating areas throughout the Walt Disney World Resort.
As part of our swim test, you will have to swim 200 yards freestyle or breaststroke; retrieve a 10-lb brick from the deepest section of the pool (minimum 8' depth); and tread water with hands out of the water for two minutes.


Critical thinking and the ability to do multiple tasks are important qualities to have in a Merchandise role. Cast Members may work in large, high-volume areas or individually on outdoor carts. Individuals in this role should be comfortable handling large sums of money.
Operations Cast Members will be placed in one of the following areas:
Parking: greeting all Guests who arrive by vehicle working mainly outside or at the Toll Plaza
Park Greeter: greeting all Guests who enter the park and validating their tickets



High volume and Guest contact are key parts of this role. Cast Members in Quick-Service Food and Beverage will work independently or as part of a large team in either indoor or outdoor locations.
Since the opening of the Disneyland® Park in 1955, Guests have come to know and treasure the elements that set Disney theme parks and resorts apart. One of these key elements is the traditional appearance and image of the Cast, better known as the Disney Look.
Click here to learn the Disney Look.
