Working in the parks
If I were to start over at WDW, I'd have chosen Merchandise, and at the Resorts. I know... "natapark"... but at the Resorts you have all of the guest interaction (in fact more time to speak with individuals). So it's less hurried. Also, I would think there are fewer late, late nite shifts, which you would otherwise be most likely to work as a new cast member in the parks.
Another good merchandise option... the Marketplace; preferably one of the smaller stores, as opposed to World Of Disney.
But that's all based on my personality... some prefer the busier parks environments; the busier the better because they find themselves getting into a groove, and time just flies.
In the parks, attractions are a good option. There's a lot of job rotation.. continuous through the day within an individual attraction. Then after several weeks, you're likely to rotate to another attraction (if you wish). Sometimes people take an overtime shift somewhere... decide they like it... then transfer.
Quick service restaurants and outdoor foods are the first role for many... again, lots of job rotation. It can get warm out there, but that may not be so bad if you're fit and you enjoy the park environment.
Are you're ready to tackle life's spills and messes or sweep an area (optionally on roller skates)? Many enjoy Custodial roles... often their first role at WDW... and stay with them for years. Again, for guest interaction, variety, and a fast busy day, it's a good choice.
Also, you may note we have a few Transportation folks who post here and seem to enjoy their roles very much.
If you have interest in a particular area, try using the thread search option and use the keyword for that area!
At the risk of sounding cloyingly sweet, you can work anywhere at WDW... onstage, backstage, in the res. centers... wherever... and feel like you are part of the magic. It is a different kind of company (no, I won't claim it's perfect by any means
) If you bring a little of that Disney spirit with you, you'll find more of it around you... a bit of magic in just about every day. Really. After over 3000 workdays, I mean that.
I would just caution anyone thinking about making such a move, look into wages, costs, transportation, housing and all that very real stuff no one gets away from. Be
sure you have a budget and that the numbers add up for you. It might make most sense as an early or late (semi-retirement) career move. Mid-career, you could set yourself back a lot financially unless you land one of those very much sought-after technical or managerial roles.
