Have any of you worked at a disney park? Do you know what the 7 rules of a Cast Member are?

Answer 1

I've never work for a Disney Park and I'm not sure of the seven rule's you're referring to. As far as I know, there's definitely more than seven rules for Cast Members. They have all sorts of crazy rules... women with hair below their shoulders must keep it tied back or in neat braids, nails must always be clean and trimmed, men can only have mustaches, full costumes and name tags must be worn at all times and visible to Guests, Cast Members are responsible for keeping their costume clean and in good condition, anyone playing the part of a Disney Princess may not be taller than 5' 4", Cast Members should avoid the use of sunglasses and only sunglasses that allow your eyes to be seen are permitted, Cast Members are not allowed to shave their heads or eyebrows, artificial hair must look natural, if makeup is worn, it should be applied in a blended manner and in colors complementary to the skin tone, etc.

There are a lot of rules for Disney Park Cast Members, I've only listed a few.

Answer 2

Yes I have - Disney MGM Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. There are no "7 rules for cast members." When you sign on as a cast member, you do agree to a TON of rules, just like at any other job.
Katlyn refered to what is known as "The Disney Look," but one fact she listed is incorrect. Women can have long hair (not outrageously long, like down to your feet), but if you do have long hair, it doesn't have to be in a braid or pulled back. The other points she listed were correct though.
The Disney Look incorporates clothing, facial hair, piercing, makeup, jewelry, and other dress elements which cast members must abide by. They want their cast members looking clean-cut and approachable. So that is why you don't find cast members with pants below their belt or purple hair, like you often find at other amusement/theme parks.
There are also rules which are specific to your job. For example, if you are brought on as a lifegaurd, you sign our life away in paperwork. Disney hired Ellis Co. to train their lifegaurds (Ellis is one of the elite lifegaurd training co's in the nation). They basically tell you that if you lose a life while on the job, you are responsible, not the Disney corporation. There is so much liability and it keeps Disney from losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in every day law suits.
If you work in Custodial, you need to know how to dispose of toxic of hazerdous waste and you must watch a training video and sign documents on it.
Characters are not allowed to speak (unless they are face characters), etc. etc. etc....
So yes, there are lots of rules and regulations for Cast Members. But they are there to protect cast members and to provide the best vacation experience for Disney guests!
Feel free to contact me with any cast member questions you may have. I'd be happy to answer them.
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Answer 3

I did work there, I have no idea of what the 7 rules of a cast memeber is. To be honest I was really hungover most of the time I was working there, and so were a lot of other people.

Answer 4

haha!!! No i havent worked at a disney park....but let me tell you I worked at Six Flags for a seasonal job....and lets say next time I rather stay broke than apply there again. Its a hussle 24/7...and its really not worth it. I;m am better off at Old Navy Now.

But yeah the rules can at times be out of proportion!

Answer 5

I worked at Disneyland for 4 years. And honey, there are a lot more "rules" than just 7!
They give out a bunch of guide books and pamphlets and all sorts of paperwork with info that you're supposed to remember...I still have all of it, in fact, haha! I suppose I could go find it and write some of the rules out for you, but that would take a little more energy than I'm willing to give right now. =P

And you know, they're rules are just basic common knowledge...it's way most employees should do their job...by just being courteous and friendly. Disney just has a reputation for drilling it into the heads of their cast members. =P


By the way, the person above stated that Disney Princesses aren't allowed to be over 5'4"?? Not true at all. They prefer the princesses to actually be between about 5'4" and 5'8", though if a girl looks and acts the part and is a little shorter or a little taller, they make exceptions. I'm barely 5'3" and tried for the part of Bellle and made it pretty far into the auditions actually, even though they kept stressing that I was a bit on the shorter side. =P Although Alice and Wendy are preferred to be between 4'11" and 5'2". The costumed characters have a much more specific height requirement since they have to fit into contained costumes that can't be easily altered.

And about girls with long hair having to keep it tied back? Also not true. When I worked there, my hair was down to my waist (and even past my waist at times), and I was able to keep it long and flowing free. =P They never required me to keep it pulled back or in braids. Sometimes I did, just because it was easier, but most of the time I just left my hair down. The hair DOES have to be kept NEAT and looking clean and tidy.

Edit: To the little girl above: The Princesses are PREFERRED to be between the height of 5'4" and 5'8" at DISNEYLAND RESORT. Go back and read what I wrote a little slower...I wasn't even saying anything bad about YOU at all, I was merely stating actual facts for what I KNOW from working at Disneyland for 4 years. I'm sorry you took it THAT personally. I auditioned for the part of Belle. My friend who got the part to play one of the Belles is 5'7". I will completely stand by everything I said.

Truce. And let's get over this already! How stupid to argue over the "Happiest" Places on Earth.

Answer 6

i've got labored at disney international two times as quickly as doing merchandise and the different doing costuming, i does no longer elect to artwork there lower back, yet as quickly as I had to go with i might do costuming lower back, I enjoyed dressing the characters for the parades, that's lots exciting

Answer 7

yea I interned @ WDW twice & yes I know the 7 guest service guidelined =)

Answer 8

The first one should be Don't Punch The Kids.

Answer 9

nope never worked in disney