"I'm a Disney Cast Member". There can be few more interesting answers to the question "What's your job?". The reality, though, is that some roles at Disney theme parks are seen as being more attractive than others (whether they are actually more enjoyable or not is another question entirely).
Here are 6 Cast Member jobs that carry the "cool factor"!
6. Steam Train Driver or Conductor
The Cast Members on the Disneyland Railroad were viewed by Walt Disney as so important that he employed them personally through his company Retlaw. He even personally autographed their paychecks, making working as a conductor or driver one of the most prestigious positions at the park.
Of course, those days are long past, but working on the railroads that circle Disney's Magic Kingdom-style parks is still viewed as something of an honor.
5. Kilimanjaro Safaris Driver
The most common question that guests ask drivers on Walt Disney World's Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction is whether the trucks are on a track and whether the animals are really free to approach the vehicle. The truth is that both the trucks and the animals are absolutely real and able to go where they please.
As Disney jobs go, taking guests on an African safari multiple times per day and being up close to free-roaming giraffes and other exotic animals is one of the most appealing.
4. Matterhorn Climber
The real Matterhorn is a magnet for climbers. And so too is the Disneyland version, where from the early days of the attraction Cast Members would don mountain gear and scale the peak. They could even play a game of basketball in a special court hidden inside the upper floors of the structure. While they have at times disappeared from its slopes, the climbers were brought back during a major refurbishment of the ride in 2012.
Comments
Where is "Tower of Terror Bellhop"?? I've worked in the parks for awhile and in my experience it seems to be the most sought after attractions job by cast members. Safari's is a close second.
It's the one job in the park where you can be a little off, and not super smiley. The best bellhops are very particular and great theme actors. It's one of the best and most original rides in the parks, and the bellhops definitely help make it so!
Why is Monorail Pilot not on the list????? I piloted a train in the Highway in the Sky for over a year an thought it was the coolest job ever!!
I worked jungle cruise and steam trains. Shocked that JC is above the steam trains. I also worked mansion and had the best time ever!
I worked jungle cruise and steam trains. Shocked that JC is above the steam trains. I also worked mansion and had the best time ever!
I worked jungle cruise and steam trains. Shocked that JC is above the steam trains. I also worked mansion and had the best time ever!