Seasonal?

[Kal_el8604]

When I was at WDW recently, a cast member told em that Seasonal employees only have to work 40 hours a year...any truth to this?, also how does seasonal employment work?

 

[Captain Hank]

Seasonal (officially called Casual Temporary) requirements vary from department to department, but, yes, the standard minimum availability is 40 hours per year. The one catch is that most departments require full availability for the first 4-6 weeks of employment for training and such. After that, you just notify your department of your availability to work each year, about two weeks in advance of your arrival.

 

[csaribay]

Seasonal requirements vary by area, but some areas do have low requirements. Sometimes there are requisitions open during busy periods for seasonal status roles (which you can find out about by calling the Walt Disney World Jobline at 407-828-1000), but many current seasonal cast members transition to this status (as approved by their leadership) from either f/t, p/t or one of the student programs.

Seasonal status provides no health benefits, but does include a basic Disney benefits package which includes various discounts and admission to Walt Disney World theme parks.