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OK, so back to the original question. If one was to work part time at a NON WDW property (Think Vero Beach, HHI, or Hawaiian time share)....do you think they would be entitled to this: ...free park access, a maingate pass, access to cast connection and property control, CM discounts for restaurants, cruises and lodging. Stock purchase ability and limited 401K. Also, what is "property control" and how much are the CM discounts for the restaurants and lodging. Not worried about healthcare....we've got that covered.:cool1:

Those who work Part-time on non-WDW property are given the same perks as those who work on property. However, they are not covered under the union contract for WDW Cast Members (including Vero Beach). Depending on who you ask, that is either a good or bad thing.

The company stock purchase program is done through a payroll deduction, stock purchase is also available through limited 401k. Property control is a "store" where damaged and discontinued merchandise is sold at a deep discount. In addition, items left in lost and found (chargers, sunglasses, clothing, jewelry, etc.) for longer than 90 days are available for Cast Members to purchase. There is also a store next door called Cast Connections where surplus groceries can be bought in addition to other Disney merchandise available to Cast Members.

Discounts on dining are 20% and are subject to blackout dates depending on location. Merchandise starts at 25% and can increase up to 35% through years of service or going to a salaried position. Resorts are 40% off for friends and family, 50% if you are staying in the room, both are subject to block out dates and availability. These percentages are always subject to change depending on the time of year.
 
Wow, you just love spreading joy, don't you? :rolleyes:
I don't see anything wrong with what he said. Todays Disney is not walt's disney it's far from it. CMs today used to go through a big thing when they were hired called traditions that used to be days long now it's condensed into like a day and doesn't have the impact it used too. If you just look at posts from members on these very boards many will tell you that CMs are not like they used to be, not all of them are happy and cheerful and loving of their job. Yes there are a lot of them that are but that number has decreased. I think the college program has a lot to do with these things because Disney relies on those college kids so much. Disney is just all about making the money these days rather than putting out the best quality product possible.
 
Those who work Part-time on non-WDW property are given the same perks as those who work on property. However, they are not covered under the union contract for WDW Cast Members (including Vero Beach). Depending on who you ask, that is either a good or bad thing.

The company stock purchase program is done through a payroll deduction, stock purchase is also available through limited 401k. Property control is a "store" where damaged and discontinued merchandise is sold at a deep discount. In addition, items left in lost and found (chargers, sunglasses, clothing, jewelry, etc.) for longer than 90 days are available for Cast Members to purchase. There is also a store next door called Cast Connections where surplus groceries can be bought in addition to other Disney merchandise available to Cast Members.

Discounts on dining are 20% and are subject to blackout dates depending on location. Merchandise starts at 25% and can increase up to 35% through years of service or going to a salaried position. Resorts are 40% off for friends and family, 50% if you are staying in the room, both are subject to block out dates and availability. These percentages are always subject to change depending on the time of year.

Thank you so much for posting this. :thumbsup2
I have a Disney Casting interview next week, but I'm not exactly sure which role I'll be offered. I'm interviewing for a job at one of the Spas. (I'm a FL licensed Massage Therapist & Nail Technician, soon to be Esthetician and RN)

I'm very excited and we've wanted to move closer to the Magic for a long time now. :goodvibes
 


Thank you so much for posting this. :thumbsup2 I have a Disney Casting interview next week, but I'm not exactly sure which role I'll be offered. I'm interviewing for a job at one of the Spas. (I'm a FL licensed Massage Therapist & Nail Technician, soon to be Esthetician and RN) I'm very excited and we've wanted to move closer to the Magic for a long time now. :goodvibes

Good luck!!!!!
 
Those who work Part-time on non-WDW property are given the same perks as those who work on property. However, they are not covered under the union contract for WDW Cast Members (including Vero Beach). Depending on who you ask, that is either a good or bad thing.

The company stock purchase program is done through a payroll deduction, stock purchase is also available through limited 401k. Property control is a "store" where damaged and discontinued merchandise is sold at a deep discount. In addition, items left in lost and found (chargers, sunglasses, clothing, jewelry, etc.) for longer than 90 days are available for Cast Members to purchase. There is also a store next door called Cast Connections where surplus groceries can be bought in addition to other Disney merchandise available to Cast Members.

Discounts on dining are 20% and are subject to blackout dates depending on location. Merchandise starts at 25% and can increase up to 35% through years of service or going to a salaried position. Resorts are 40% off for friends and family, 50% if you are staying in the room, both are subject to block out dates and availability. These percentages are always subject to change depending on the time of year.

Merchandise discount is 20/35%. :p
 
So, how do the CM's schedule their FP+ with their free tickets? And do they receive a discount on the dining plan?
 


So, how do the CM's schedule their FP+ with their free tickets? And do they receive a discount on the dining plan?
CMs can book FPs 30 days out I believe. Also I don't think they can get the dining plan unless you buy a package.
 
Good thing you cleared that up, wouldn't want anyone feeling good about Disney or themselves around here.

And why exactly should Disney be complimented for doing little more than a bare minimum?

Also people need to stop acting like Disney is a person with feelings. It's a multinational billion dollar company with the single goal of making more. We don't have to worry about hurting its feelings!
 
So, how do the CM's schedule their FP+ with their free tickets? And do they receive a discount on the dining plan?

You can book up to 4 days of passes up to 7 days out with the main gate.

I know the dining plan can be added to a CM reservation, but I don't know if it is discounted

ETA
and I just saw that you asked how to not how long
When you receive your main gate, you will be able to link it to your MDX account and it and the guest passes will then be eligible to book passes for. Guest passes will be limited based on blockouts that are posted 3 months out
 
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And why exactly should Disney be complimented for doing little more than a bare minimum?

Also people need to stop acting like Disney is a person with feelings. It's a multinational billion dollar company with the single goal of making more. We don't have to worry about hurting its feelings!

Hush, you. You'll make Mickey sad!
 
Completely incorrect and one of the worst mis perceptions in American history.

What Disney did...publically for PR...is bump the hours of the 20 something's up to 30 so they qualified before the mandate kicked in.

That's nice...
But what it's really says is "we
Just increased the minimum ON OUR OWN and will pocket lots or overhead cash longterm.

My wife worked for a company that had excellent medical for an average of 17.3 hours per week. got a letter last fall saying "inline with the AHCA; were increasing the minimum to 30 and giving you $500"

Oh...you mean your shaving 28% of your workforce off medical and pocketing a nice number in 8 figures or more?

What it said was that you had to give healthcare at 30...it said nothing about cut out existing policies for those under.

Starbucks...in a brilliant or move...ate $50 mil in costs under the 30 hour threshold and their CFO is out there making it a morale argument. Think their profits went down this year? Nope.

This is not the political...it's the fact. But the spin machine has mucked it up.
Eventually you will run out of other people's money to pay for things. Then who foots the bill?
 
If health care mandates a certain level of hours needed to qualify-why wouldn't companies implement schedules around such requirements? I know folks that have health care-and just want to work more hours but they can't, so they get 2 jobs-dumb.
 
Eventually you will run out of other people's money to pay for things. Then who foots the bill?

Huh?

Did you read what I wrote?
Do you understand the metrics?

It wasn't a political discussion. It was pointing out corporations taking a legislative action and turning it on its ear for profits. That's not even debatable in what I was describing.
 
If health care mandates a certain level of hours needed to qualify-why wouldn't companies implement schedules around such requirements? I know folks that have health care-and just want to work more hours but they can't, so they get 2 jobs-dumb.

In some scenarios...like if they capped hours at 28 like wallys, target, and many other places did...I agree with you that it's a negative effect.

How would raising a pre-existing lower threshold to a higher number be "forced upon them"? It isn't. Period.
 
In some scenarios...like if they capped hours at 28 like wallys, target, and many other places did...I agree with you that it's a negative effect.

How would raising a pre-existing lower threshold to a higher number be "forced upon them"? It isn't. Period.

Agreed, but just give them a "declined health care" box to check, and let them work.
 
Agreed, but just give them a "declined health care" box to check, and let them work.

The economic analysis of the idea of "freedom from coverage" is pretty much in agreement across the board. It taxes the system and the overall economy far more than imposing costs on everyone somewhat equally...or in higher proportion to those that can bare it.

This is the classic American "who cares what Europe does?...we do it better!" Argument.

It's right many times...not this time.

And people can refuse health care...they get hit with a small tax penalty that probably gets withheld form a refund in 99/100 cases anyway. It's a pennies to pounds argument and not worth fighting for.
 
And people can refuse health care...they get hit with a small tax penalty that probably gets withheld form a refund in 99/100 cases anyway. It's a pennies to pounds argument and not worth fighting for.

Refusing it does not give the employer a green light to let you work more.
 
If health care mandates a certain level of hours needed to qualify-why wouldn't companies implement schedules around such requirements? I know folks that have health care-and just want to work more hours but they can't, so they get 2 jobs-dumb.

It mandates no such thing. It mandates that if a certain threshold is exceeded healthcare must be offered. There is nothing to stop a company offering healthcare at a lower threshold.

Nor are people required to take extra healthcare if they are already covered. As usual this is about companies looking for ways to shave costs and pass the buck.
 
It mandates no such thing. It mandates that if a certain threshold is exceeded healthcare must be offered. There is nothing to stop a company offering healthcare at a lower threshold.

Nor are people required to take extra healthcare if they are already covered. As usual this is about companies looking for ways to shave costs and pass the buck.

Not denying that at all. Just saying the mandate does not allow a worker to refuse health care, and then work more hours-or does it?
 

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