Disney Contractor -- Perks? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Marshay · 02-10-2013, 08:55 PM

Does anyone know if you get any CM discounts (tickets, resort, merchandise, etc) as an Independent Contractor for a Disney company?

I just saw a part-time position I could be interested in but the salary is very low. However, with a discount on things we purchase anyway, it would make the package more attractive.

Thanks!

(Mods -- Sorry if this is not the right place to post. I wasn't sure...)

diznygirl · 02-10-2013, 09:02 PM

When I worked for Disney I was a considered an independent contractor. I had a green ID that gave me no privileges at all. No discount, no access to Disney castmember events, nothing.

But that was where I worked. It's possible that different areas could have a different agreement with Disney that gives them perks. You'd have to ask them specifically.

Handbag Lady · 02-10-2013, 09:04 PM

In all of the dealings I've had with contractors at Disney, no, no one gets any perks.

Marshay · 02-10-2013, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diznygirl

When I worked for Disney I was a considered an independent contractor. I had a green ID that gave me no privileges at all. No discount, no access to Disney castmember events, nothing.

But that was where I worked. It's possible that different areas could have a different agreement with Disney that gives them perks. You'd have to ask them specifically.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Handbag Lady

In all of the dealings I've had with contractors at Disney, no, no one gets any perks.

thanks guys! Obviously I will ask if they even call me back but I figured I'd get a quicker answer asking on DIS!

akcire · 02-10-2013, 10:30 PM

When I did work for Disney I got nada. In fact on one visit the person who was supposed to meet me for a site inspection in the parks forgot twice. After that I got an AP and billed it back. The only "perks" I got were the grumpy old men I worked with would often give me the freebies they got.

Also Disney was always slow to pay billing invoices. Wasn't a big deal for me, but if you are living in the money it could be a problem. My invoices said po net 30- they were typically paid 90-120 days. I never made a fuss since Disney was a minor client and it wasn't a major source of income.

tvguy · 02-11-2013, 04:29 PM

Even Disney stockholders don't get perks anymore. I guess that could get to be a huge problem for Disney since Disney is a company a lot of people buy one share of for their kids. We used to get discounts and special packages, but that ended about 20 years ago.

Marshay · 02-11-2013, 04:31 PM

thanks guys for the quick response!

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diznygirl I have a symmetry thing It is always important to know what team the whackjobs are playing for! It was the wedding with a two-meatball limit Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Celebration, FL Posts: 10,120	When I worked for Disney I was a considered an independent contractor. I had a green ID that gave me no privileges at all. No discount, no access to Disney castmember events, nothing. But that was where I worked. It's possible that different areas could have a different agreement with Disney that gives them perks. You'd have to ask them specifically. __________________

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Handbag Lady Disneyland Bride 2000 If you can't say somethng nice, come sit next to me Has the wherewithall to save bakery goods from earthquakes Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southern California and Flexico Posts: 9,582	In all of the dealings I've had with contractors at Disney, no, no one gets any perks. __________________ WDW: October 2010: DCL, Poly, and the Grand for the 10th Anniversary Extravaganza!, Oct/Nov. 2008 CBR / Sept. 2007 CBR / Oct. 2006 AKL / August 2005 POR (hello Katrina!) / 1998 Off Campus at the Grosvenor (ENGAGED AT EPCOT ) DL: Twice a month for years / Multiple visits since birth / 1989 CM on Main Street / 2000 Disneyland Fairy Tale Wedding DCL: Oct 2010 4-Day Caribbean / Nov 2011 Mexican Riviera / Oct 2012 Mexican Riviera

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tvguy Sailed on:The Mermoz, Norway, Nordic Prince, Sovereign of the Seas, Amsterdam, Magic & Pride of America Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 14,975	Even Disney stockholders don't get perks anymore. I guess that could get to be a huge problem for Disney since Disney is a company a lot of people buy one share of for their kids. We used to get discounts and special packages, but that ended about 20 years ago. __________________

02-11-2013, 04:31 PM	#7
Marshay I'm Goofy for Mickey. Don't worry if you get a bit Sneezy -- it's just the Pixie Dust!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 12,858	thanks guys for the quick response! __________________ DIS Land Doctor of CREATIVITY 1/13 Movies & DREAMs – Jan 2013 TR 7/12 Mommy & Me -- A Double Girly Fun Birthday Trip 1/12 It's Cold, Let's Go to Disney!!5/11 Yo Ho Ho! Let Down Your Hair. Springtime with Mickey11/10 Even our Stroller has Xmas Lights7/10 Hot, Hot Hot Family Reunion Wanna See an Autograph Book? 11/09 BLT--A Sandwich or a Resort?5/08 Everything's Coming Up Roses! 9/07 A Craft Affair w/Mickey!

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02-10-2013, 10:30 PM	#5
akcire Mouse expert, computer challenged I am flushing myself to Disney Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naperville Posts: 1,572	When I did work for Disney I got nada. In fact on one visit the person who was supposed to meet me for a site inspection in the parks forgot twice. After that I got an AP and billed it back. The only "perks" I got were the grumpy old men I worked with would often give me the freebies they got. Also Disney was always slow to pay billing invoices. Wasn't a big deal for me, but if you are living in the money it could be a problem. My invoices said po net 30- they were typically paid 90-120 days. I never made a fuss since Disney was a minor client and it wasn't a major source of income.

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