OT: Have you ever been a CM?

[Katie Dawn]

So I'd like to know how many of you have actually been a CM at Disney. Where did you work and what did you do?

I never was, but had a college roomie who did the CP at Animal Kingdom. I asked her when she thought the very best time of year to visit would be considering crowds, weather, etc. She thought about it and decided October would be great. I think that, now that I think about it, my desire to take this upcoming trip was very much influenced by that roommate.

So tell me, did you ever work at Disney? popcorn::

[des1954]

Yep! I worked at Mission Space just after it opened in 2003. I lasted 1 month! (Too much "ralphing" going on then - LOL)

I've been toying around with the idea of working part time in merchandising just so I can get the perks! (The pay would only cover my commute!)

[bigdisneydaddy]

No... but I stayed in a Holiday Inn last night. :lmao:

[Colson39]

Yes, I used to work at MGM (back in 1993-1994), I sold ice cream right outside the Chinese theatre. In fact, the cart I worked at is still in the exact same place, it's just to the left of the theatre if you're looking at it from the front. It was a nice one, not just a small cart, lots of shade from the trees.

This is back when you still had to wear all polyester, and I worked there during the summer months. Ugh, sometimes it could get so hot. At least when you sell ice cream you get a blast of cool air every once in a while when you open the freezer.

I also worked for the Disney Store for 2 years when I was trying to decide what career path to take (this was about 11-12 years ago). That was a great job, good people, lots of fun, and we got full Disney discounts (back then at least). I mainly worked there for the discounts, I frequently got 50% off on hotel rooms, plus free admission for me and a guest.

I still have my nametags, those were good times. Of course, I'm much happier being an engineer, but I'll always look back on those times as really fun times.

[John VN]

No... but I stayed in a Holiday Inn last night. :lmao:

Doesn't count.

Has to be a Holiday Inn EXPRESS.

[bigdisneydaddy]

Doesn't count.

Has to be a Holiday Inn EXPRESS.

I heard the commercial on the radio about an hour after I typed that ....I knew right away I got it wrong....

[Gatordad]

I'm staying at the Holiday Inn tonight in Gainesville, does that count?

[We4mickey]

Disney Store CM, would love to work at the world, but the commute is a little too far. Maybe someday, my Dsis and I always talk about it.

[sandybobandy]

No... but I stayed in a Holiday Inn last night. :lmao:

Goodness-this made me acutally, literally LOL :)

[proudmomof4]

I worked at the Disney Reservation Center in Tampa from Oct 1997 until December 1999. And DS21 will be starting his training there on Sept 8.

[Katie Dawn]

Thanks for replying everyone!

[DavidH]

Hey Colson,

Probably saw you there!!! I was at MGM from 89-96. Was a merchandise lead in Main Entrance most of the time, with maybe a year in the backlot area. :woohoo:

Ice Cream cart vs. Stollers???? Both pretty miserable in July/August....

Attended UCF while at WDW and left in '96 to be an engineer...it indeed is a "Small World". A girl in my office (in South Carolina) was CP and worked outdoor foods while I was there.

It was tons-o-fun and some days, I rather....

[DisCamper]

Yes CP summer 1988 CT summer 1989 Roundhouse FW

[ntsammy5]

I heard the commercial on the radio about an hour after I typed that ....I knew right away I got it wrong....

That's because you didn't stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night!