Does Disneyland Resort pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Disneyland Resort employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Disneyland Resort. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Disneyland Resort?

63% of Disneyland Resort employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Disneyland Resort 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Disneyland Resort?

Attractions Cast Member (140) , Cashier (67) , Attractions Host (65) , Food Service Worker (56) , Cast Member (39) , Cast Member - Part Time (35) , Ride Operator (31) , Security Officer (23) , Food Prep (22) , Retail Merchandiser (21) , Hostess (20) , Merchandiser (20) , PhotoPass Photographer (20) , Sales Associate/Cashier (20) , Steward (20)

What are the pros of working at Disneyland Resort according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and you get to bring your family to the park" ((in 172 reviews)); "I met a lot of really great people and my hours were consistent!" ((in 101 reviews)); "Great coworkers really passionate people" ((in 84 reviews)); "You get free admission for yourself and family or friends who want to come into the theme park." ((in 57 reviews)); "Free Entry and Discounts were fun." ((in 43 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Disneyland Resort according to real employee reviews?

"The pay was low and not competitive" ((in 186 reviews)); "Poor management nothing else bad to say" ((in 134 reviews)); "Long hours and the pay doesn't match the job" ((in 82 reviews)); "You are often told one thing and the managers do another." ((in 62 reviews)); "Alot of favoritism which may or may not work in your favor." ((in 31 reviews))

What are employees saying about Disneyland Resort layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Disneyland Resort layoffs and their outlook for job security at Disneyland Resort in 2026.

Disneyland Resort reviews

3.7

63% would recommend to a friend

(2,168 total reviews)

Michael Colglazier

43% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

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Disneyland Resort has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,168 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Disneyland Resort employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Artes y entretenimiento industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Jul 22, 2025

So Much Fun!

Attractions cast member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Best job I worked at, loved making magic for guests and helping guests out so they enjoy their day in the park

Cons

None was a great job

4.0

Jul 22, 2025

Most magical job of all time

Attractions host

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

When the job is making people (guests) happy its a pretty good gig. Coworkers are mostly fantastic and I made lifelong friends. Attractions is THE reason people come so to work on making those attractions actually operate and come alive are definitely the best jobs in the park. There are growth opportunities and they can be very competitive.

Cons

Union job so seniority is going to heavily affect scheduling and there is zero personal negotiation on salary. Full time can take a few years and cause people to accept a position in a different area because they're desperate for those benefits. Getting family and friends into the park free is a blessing and a curse and the new reservation system means it can be very difficult to schedule. Management interactions vary wildly and they often don't get rid of bad managers; they just move them again and again. Other jobs in the company have essentially zero respect for attractions operators.

5.0

Jul 21, 2025

Good entry job

Stewarding

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-great paths for growth within company -good benefits

Cons

- sometimes demoralizing - a lot of work -not very good hours until seniority builds

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