Disney4me Posted Monday at 02:43 PM Report Posted Monday at 02:43 PM Have you ever dreamed of working for Disney? Becoming a Disney World Cast Member is a dream come true for so many people, but it’s not every day that Disney is looking to hire folks in roles at the parks. We LOVE Cast Members! However, that’s about to change. According to WESH, Disney will soon be hiring THOUSANDS of new Cast Members for jobs in Florida, so maybe it’s time to dust off that resume, polish up your interviewing skills, and start checking the Disney jobs site for openings. Disney World will be adding 5,000 NEW jobs in Central Florida over the next five years. Of course, this makes sense, considering just how BIG Disney World is about to get. Right now, Magic Kingdom is getting a Cars-themed expansion in Frontierland and a Villains Land. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting a new land, Pueblo Esperanza. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is also getting a new land, Monstropolis. A new hotel, Lakeshore Lodge, is also on the way. ©Disney This news comes after Disney’s new CEO, Josh D’Amaro, announced efforts to restructure the company at the corporate level, including some layoffs. Currently, Disney World is the largest single-site employer in the U.S. with around 80,000 Cast Members. EPCOT Cast Members What kind of roles will Disney be looking to fill? Well, some will be those Cast Members you don’t see often. Disney Ambassador Kylee Withers said, “There’s a whole operation behind the scenes, and those cast members are laying the foundation to help create that experience. And I think the cast members that you don’t see oftentimes are the ones that help really immerse our guests in that experience.” Haunted Mansion Cast Members Disney has said that three out of five Disney leaders began their careers in hourly roles, while full-time cast members in professional, leadership, and skilled operations stay with the company for around an average of 12 years, which is much higher than the national average. We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Former Cast Member Reveals 6 Things That Most Disney World Visitors Miss Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW View the full article Quote
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