Disney Reviews

Pros

Everyday, working for Disney was a new and fun experience. Interacting with guests is so much fun and almost too easy at times. EX; What's your favorite ride, favorite character, movie, etc. There is never a dull moment interacting with guests at Disney, and this is what keeps bringing guests back on a yearly basis.

Cons

The biggest downside is the pay. But if you work for Disney, you aren't working there for the wage, you are there for the magical experience that you get to bring to guests on a daily basis.

Advice to Senior Management

The company as a whole is amazing, but for the people that are still in the bottom ranks of the company; give them there recognition when needed.

Pros

Perks -- free entrance to parks & resorts, discounts on merchandise
Great brand to have on your resume
Interesting work
Recognized by everyone

Cons

Definitely a very corporate environment (a con if you dislike that)
As with any organization, politics between divisions can slow progress
The great brand can limit the company's ability to take big risks in certain areas

Advice to Senior Management

Focus on cultivating and environment where honest, transparent feedback both upward and downward is openly exchanged.

Pros

-great benefits and great training

Cons

terrible pay and poor management at times

Pros

The final product, for the most part, was something to be proud of.
Some of the perks are nice. For example, silver pass into the parks, movie nights on the studio lot, lots of knick knacks from premiers.

Cons

The pay is low compared to the industry average and
The politics hinders teamwork and morale. Lack of communication breeds a toxic environment.
Disney Feature Animation is the step child after the company acquired Pixar. They're cannibalizing their own products.

Advice to Senior Management

Cross functional teams rather than just the finance people in charge.
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Pros

Get in for free and sign in people

Cons

Horrible hours (get out at 3am for new retail people)

Advice to Senior Management

Stop drinking the disney coolaid

Pros

Benefits Package, VoluntEARS program, and working across many different lines of business under one company. Braghing rights working gor the world's most admired brand.

Cons

Poor communications, Knowlege sharing only happems between people whom have been there a longtime. Insecure colleagues and Director and above manage by fear. Career path is more important then the novelity that has worn off that i work for the brand.

Advice to Senior Management

More action and less talk.

Pros

This is a highly ethical company with great integrity.

Cons

There are politics which get in the way of top performance.

Advice to Senior Management

Understand more about politics in high level positions

Pros

The perks are very good and the people you work with can be very enjoyable. It can be very fun and exciting if you really want it to be.

Cons

The hours can be very different day to day. Requesting time off can be difficult as well.

Pros

Amazing studio lot/work environment
Great employee benefits
Disneyland Tickets/passes
Numerous weekly events
Friendly employees - it feels like a family!

Cons

Long hours
Corporate culture in some areas
Work balance life can depend on your management

Pros

Some of the pros of working at Disney is that you get lots of hours, there is a lot of overtime available, there are opportunities for growth, and good benefits.

Cons

Some of the cons of working at Disney is that the hours are not flexible, transportation can take longer than other jobs and they are strict.