Career Advancement at Disneyland Resort
We are proud to be a quality employer, investing in our cast members with hands-on training, professional development, mentorship and advancement opportunities.
Discover the Possibilities
Disneyland Resort is invested in cast members’ futures and offers possibilities to expand skill sets through development programs, mentorship and resources that empower them to grow professionally.
Internal Growth
Approximately 2 in 3 manager-level cast members at Disneyland Resort began their careers in hourly operational roles.
Promotion Opportunities
In the past 5 years, 1,200 cast members were promoted from hourly to salaried roles.
Future Advancement
75% of applicants surveyed cited career advancement as a top reason they wanted to work at Disneyland Resort.
Endless Potential
At Disneyland Resort, there are unlimited opportunities for growth and development.
See an example of a career path at Disneyland Resort.
Meet Luis
Luis was hired into an entry-level hourly role in Food & Beverage, where he developed world-class service skills in a fast-paced environment. In this role, Luis helped ensure guests had the best dining experiences possible during their visits to Disneyland Resort.
Luis Grows His Skills
Luis was later trained in food prep, where he grew his culinary and service skills. In this role, Luis gained experience in many stations throughout the kitchen, working with all types of food and serving the high-quality meals that guests expect.
Luis Advances His Career
After taking a new opportunity as a dinner cook, Luis took pride in preparing all types of dishes across the menu. During this time, Luis was able to grow additional skill sets, such as leading and motivating other cast members in the kitchen.
Luis Becomes a Chef
As a chef at Disneyland Resort, Luis thrives in his craft and even creates new menu items from scratch. In this role, he is able to take risks and develop new offerings for guests to enjoy, in addition to collaborating with an advanced culinary team.
Luis Earns a Promotion
Luis is later promoted to area chef, where he supports a team of culinary experts, inspiring other cast members to continually learn and try new things. Luis ensures Disneyland Resort is serving diverse and innovative offerings, creating the best experiences for both guests and cast members.
Disney Aspire
Approximately 10% of Disneyland Resort cast members are currently enrolled in Disney Aspire, the company’s education
investment and career development program, offering tuition paid up front for full- and part-time hourly employees with 180 days
of service including local institutions such as California State University, Fullerton, and Fullerton College. Disney Aspire offers
programs ranging from high school completion to undergraduate degrees.
Thrive@Disney
Thrive@Disney is an annual mentorship program that engages cast members through professional development in the form of 1:1 mentoring relationships and networking events.
Employment Experience
Discover more about the employment experience and unique opportunities for our cast members at Disneyland Resort.