Disney Dream Jobs - Lodging

Hey everyone, and HAPPY FRIDAY! First off just want to say that we are on our way with our financial goal to get to Disney next year. We can move, buy an apartment, and be set for a month before steady paychecks come in for $5,000. We are shooting for $7,000 to be safe, and we made our first big dent! After filing our tax return, Drumroll Please..........A $1,500 check is coming our way to be put into the Florida Fund! YAY! We are estimating to put about $400 - $500 into the fund each month so that should get us there with plenty of financial security. That is important to us for we are planning on moving to Florida permanently, so the financial side of this is crucial. Don't fret you poor college students out there though, this is for a Couple without kids. For a single student I survived with $500 in my account and the cost of the plane ticket to get me there. I knew people who did it with less, so as long as you can get there and have $ for food for 2 weeks before you get paid, you should be in good shape!

So let us get back to talking about the jobs that you can apply for with the program. Today I shall talk about positions that fall under the Lodging Catagory. The following are what you could potentially be doing if you are cast in a Lodging Position:

Bell Services - If you are given this job you will be assisting guests as they first arrive at their hotels. You can help with parking service, carrying bags, greeting, and answering any questions that some may have.
Disney Desk - This job will have you checking guests into their hotel rooms, asssisting them with anything Disney, Transportation, and any other questions that the guests may have.
Guest Services - In a Guest Services Role, you will assist guests with any extras they may want including in-room celebration, maintenance, and special requests that they may have. You will be there to make sure that guests have the best experience at Disney that they can have.
Concierge - You will take care of the extra needs of hotel guests. Park tickets, transportation, dining, other area attractions, and in-room amenities are all accessible at the concierge desk.
Housekeeping - By selecting this job you will make sure that the guest rooms are all up to Disney standards. You shall clean, stock, and make sure each room is fit for your guests.
All these roles can put you in any resort that is on Disney Property, the jobs do vary from place to place, but if you would be comfortable with working in the hotels then this is a great area for you to start in! In your interview if you want a specific area go ahead and tell them. They are more prone to give you want you want if you ask for it! Tomorrow I shall cover the Food and Beverage Option so don't go too far, for the magic will continue! Have a magical day everybody!

P.S. " I have been up against tough competition all my life. I wouldn't know how to get along with out it." - Walt Disney.
So don't give up out there!

Disney Magical Moment: This Magical Moment comes From Holly Ford in Utah : "When we were leaving Disneyland after close on our last day there we ran into Minnie Mouse. She noticed our Happy Anniversary buttons and put up her fingers gesturing for us to indicate how many years. When we said five she put up a hand plus a finger, because as you know Minnie only has four fingers per hand! She shook her finger and chastised Dominic for me not having a wedding ring, and then had him get down on one knee and fake propose to me all over again. She then insisted we kiss, and when we did she covered up her eyes! Dominic now loves Minnie Mouse!" Thank You Holly for that memory! I know I enjoyed it! If you want your memory to end up here send me an email, and you could be the next Magical Moments Spotlight!

Your Disney Dream Job!

Hey everybody! After you find out if you are eligable for the program, the next big step before applying is deciding which "Role" you would like to apply for. This is Disney's term for the position you get, and if you are hired you are then a" Cast Member" in the whole show! So on your application you will have to select three jobs you would want to do if hired, your #1 being the one you want the most. Selecting these are very important because if your first choice is filled or you do not qualify, you will get your second or third choice. Don't just pick some job you would not be happy with. I will spend the next few entries talking about the jobs more indepth. This first area that you can select and apply for includes the following jobs, they do vary by area though so check the website for the exact job descriptions and where each is:

1. Operations - This covers many different jobs, but overall it means you will be assisting in the overall opperations of the parks.
Attractions - This means you will be working on the rides, shows, and attractions throughout the theme parks.Custodial - You will be helping to keep the parks clean and upto Disney standards! Don't let this job get you down, it is one of the highest paid positions in the program!Guest Research - You will help Disney with holding survey's throughout the park, giving them to the customers to make the experience better.
Parking Cashier - In your own little AIR CONDITIONED booth, you will assist those into the parks by taking their parking fees and answering their questions. Very nice in the middle of the summer!
PhotoPass Photographer - You will help to preserve the memories of the park guests by photographing their time in the parks.Resort Transportation & Parking - You could be driving trams, shuttles, monorails, or assisting with the parking of the guests to make sure they get where they need to go.
Park Greeter - Be the first person that people meet as they enter the parks! Answer questions, guide them, and help in anyway they need to get their adventure started!

Operations is a fun area to work in because you are actually operating the show! You bring the experience in the parks to life everyday! Tomorrow I shall talk about the Lodging option, so stay "Tooned" for more info on job selection!

P.S. " All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." - Walt Disney

Disney Magical Moment: Do you have any Disney Memories or Special Moments that mean a lot to you? Send them to me and they could end up here on the Blog! I am creating a page specifically to show how Disney impacts the lives of others, and makes dreams come true! That's why I want to work for them again, and why this program is worth your time and work. So email them to me and they just might end up in the Magical Moments Collection! Thanks Everybody!