I’m not a CM and have not worked or interviewed with/for Disney, but here’s some helpful advice tips when interviewing:

1. Respond to the question asked. Keep it short and concise and relate prior work experiences as examples of how you did things in the past that are applicable to this job.
2. Don’t go geeky. Enthusiasm is good, just temper it with professionalism.
3. Realize the work role you are in and stick to that during the interview. If asked, “if you were king for a day what you would do” temper your responses with the politics and goals of the bigger organization in mind. Everyone likes good ideas, but if they are so drastic or are not aligned with what the larger company has planned, you may not seem like a good fit.
4. Overall just prepare yourself. Think ahead of time as to questions you will be asked and calmly respond to them. It’s okay to tell the interviewers that you need a moment to think of a response. When in doubt always remember point one above.
5. Lastly try to have multiple examples of previous things you have done. Either at work or in your social time. Try not to use the same example over and over again. Employers like diversity and an employees ability to think outside of the box and be creative. Just remember number 3 above and don’t go off reservation in your creative thinking.

I hope this helps and good luck.

Also accepted for the DCP. In addition to the wonderful advice you’ve already been given, I would say you should make sure to ask a question or two at the end when they ask if you have any. Make one of them about the interviewer, because people love to talk about themselves and they leave the call feeling good. I asked, “What is the most magical moment you’ve had as a cast member?” Good luck!!

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I interviewed and was accepted for the DCP. Some tips:

-Sound happy and excited. Be postive about everything.

• Be prepared to give examples that are Disney-like. Like if they ask, "If you're a character attendant with Winnie the Pooh and he has to go in and people are upset, what do you do?" You say something like, "I tell them he has a rumbly in his tumbly and let them know he'll be back after getting a little smackerel."

-Call the interviewer by name.

-SMILE, even if it's a phone call. They can hear it, and you'll sound more positive.

-Don't make it about you. Make it about making other people's dreams come true as a cast member.

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sorry don’t have advice but just wanted to say good luck!

Mention how you think you can bring extra Magic. The interviewer that I got was very interested on what I would do in difficult customer service situations so make sure you have a couple good examples of how you handled a situation well. Attractions jobs are all about being friendly, helpful, and efficient. Show how excited you are about working attractions!!

Show you can be flexible. New hires tend to get the crap schedules. You need to be willing to work nights and weekends. Be presentable when interviewing, and project some humble class and ethics. The company isn’t so desperate that they’ll hire anyone just to fill positions. Basically, if you’re a decent human being, friendly and nice with flexibility you should get the gig. I worked for them for seven years and had friends in casting so I have some insight. Good luck!

Through the customer service stories are good, wiith attractions especially, safety is first.

For attractions, find that fine line between energetic but composed. They want to see if you're friendly but also professional. They will always ask you about difficult customer service situations so have examples and ideas ready. That you can follow the rules to a T and that you have a flexible schedule.

I’m Gonna jump on this. I had my interview yesterday for DAS as I had it in 2023 for DL. I applied again for WDW and got denied because I have a physical disability and they don’t cater for that anymore it seems. Only neurodivergent which in my opinion is discrimination. Yeah you can hate on me for saying that. But it’s truth.

I can’t stand and I can’t sit for long periods so having DAS in 2023 helped a lot as you booked a time and you had that time to travel there. I know this is due to abuse of the system but ask for MEDICAL DOCUMENTS as proof, just like USF.

What is stopping people faking and abusing the neuro issue more than a physical disability like myself that I have had for 34 years from birth? What I don’t understand is, someone with a neurodivergent issue can cope with;

Long flight, Large crowds for shows and parades and the fireworks , Large crowds at dining but when it comes to a line they can’t.. weird that!? This change Disney has made is damn wrong and seriously needs to be look at properly.

Yes it’s exactly that! it’s like having to defend yourself in a trial. When I got approuved and ended the chat we all could breathe once again! I really don’t understand why they don’t have a process similar to Universal…

Wait, I got approved but no one took a picture of me. They just told me that it will show up in my app when I enter the park. Can anyone tell me if I need to contact them please

The first cast member is probably not the friendliest because they deal with all the people who get angry when they get denied. It’s mentally taxing to be the “bad guy” all the time. I have to fill that role at my work a lot when dealing with customers. I’m not rude, but I’m not the most bubbly person out of the box.

People only see what they want. they focus on the « not waiting in the lines » part but don’t realize all the issues we have. I’ll probably only spend a couple hours in the park each day for exemple so having the DAS will make my trip less difficult and frustrating.

I’m not putting disabled people through stress because some people are lying. with medical documents proving your needs, people who actually needs accommodations gets the help they need, those who don’t, don’t.

it works in Disneyland Paris and their accessibility program is much better.

Wow this is so interesting! I had much simpler questions and nothing that specific! I love seeing the difference in interviews! Sending you all the good luck!

I’m having my interview next week and I’m so nervous and excited for it and these posts are so helpful. Did you get any word back yet ?

Thank you for the questions! I have my interview next Friday. I heard it takes a week or so to get results usually. Hope you get in!

I had the same exact questions for mine, it may depend on the interviewer, but also I will always say, for me it took exactly two weeks for my results, and my interviewer did say it can take up to 1-2 weeks

You should get an answer Thursday or Friday! They come in waves

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Which international program is this for, CEP, CRP, AEP, or Culinary?

For all the interview is very conversational.

They’ll ask situational questions like how would you handle a guest not being tall enough at an attraction, or a guest’s card declining at a store, or a guest getting the wrong food at a QSFB. The questions will depend on what role you specify interest in.

For CRP specifically they’ll ask about how you would best represent your country while working in the pavilion.

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Pick wisely and be prepared to never get sick for a year otherwise it’ll be difficult to transfer anywhere.

Glassdoor.com might help.

I interviewed mid December and then didn’t hear a word back from Disney until the end of January (and for a higher role than I applied for). Didn’t start until a month later either. Definitely takes time with the mouse.

What roles did you put moderate/high interest in? I can tell you some specific questions I was asked for those roles!

(I dont know if you've had it already but here's some tips anyway)

Smile. Have a notepad nearby to write your interviewers name for when you thank them at the end. Have a question or two ready for them as well, they usually ask if you have any questions at the end. Have water nearby as well. Before your interview try to pump yourself up with music, but if you start to feel super anxious, try putting on your favorite mellow song - for me that's "Dancing in the Moonlight" lol.

Sending pixie dust your way!