Week one
Itinerary Overview
Your first week here will include various meetings and appointments, which will appear on your itinerary and training schedule.
These appointments are mandatory, and may vary depending on your role and program type.
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Check-in at Flamingo Crossings Village
Receive your apartment key card and lanyard. Be sure to be photo ready; you will take your company ID photo.
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Background check
College and Culinary Programs
Bring an unexpired original government-issued photo ID. You will be digitally fingerprinted. -
International onboarding appointment
Bring original I-9 documentation (no copies), including your passport with visa (US and Canada passport holders do not need a visa), I-797 Approval Notice (Q visa holders only) and a printed copy of I-94. For additional information regarding I-9 completion, click here.
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Making the Most of Your Program
This optional class is where you can learn the ins and outs of Disney Programs-exclusive offerings, how to use your self-admission pass and more.
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3D Imaging (Character Performers)
In addition to the character audition, each individual offered a Character Performer role will complete a 3D Image Scan after arriving on their program. During this appointment, a body scan will be performed to ensure that candidates are capable of performing essential job functions safely. Measurements may also be taken, and fitting may be done. We ask that you wear appropriate, form-fitting athletic attire.
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Drug Screening
You may be asked to take a drug screen during your arrival week at one of our nearby CentraCare locations. For this screening, please make sure you are hydrated and able to provide a urine sample at the time of the appointment.
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Post Offer Employment Testing (POET)
Your position may require a post-offer employment test designed to measure the physical abilities needed to safely perform the role. These tests simulate the motions and movements performed in a role such as lifting, pushing, pulling and placing items on a shelf. These tests are designed to ensure that candidates are capable of performing essential job functions safely.
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Lifeguard Swim Test
During your swim test, you will be tested on the following:
- Swim 200 yards (183 meters) freestyle or breaststroke
- Retrieve a 10-lb (4.5 kg) brick from the deepest section of the pool (minimum 8 feet/2.4 meters) using a feet-first surface dive
- Tread water with hands out of the water for two minutes
- Vision test
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Safety Critical Screening
Your position may require a post-offer employment test designed to measure the physical abilities needed to safely perform the role. These tests are designed to ensure that candidates are capable of performing essential job functions safely.
For this screening, please make sure you are hydrated and able to provide a urine sample at time of the appointment.
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These classes are required and considered your first working hours with The Walt Disney Company.
Business Casual attire is required. You must meet the non-costumed guidelines in the Disney Look Book, including the guidelines for hairstyles.
Not meeting all Disney Look guidelines will prevent you from being admitted into the class and, ultimately require you to be rescheduled for another day.
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Please follow the times and location on your itinerary.
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Disney Traditions
- You will receive your company ID. This is your first paid day as a Cast Member. Bring a government-issued photo ID. This class can last four-eight hours – check your itinerary for more information.
- Business Casual attire is required when you attend Disney Traditions. You must meet the non-costumed guidelines in the Disney Look Book, including the guidelines for hairstyles.
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Bringing Magic to Life
This is a four-to-five hour class. Business Casual attire is required. You must meet the non-costumed guidelines in the Disney Look Book, including the guidelines for hairstyles. Not meeting all Disney Look guidelines will prevent you from being admitted into the class and, ultimately require you to be rescheduled for another day.
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Location Training
Your training schedule will contain your schedule for the days following Traditions, as well as more specific details about your work location.
Depending on your assigned role and location, you may have additional role-specific or area-specific training.
Keep in mind that not everyone’s training schedule will look the same.
You will receive this schedule before the end of your arrival day.
If you have not click here for assistance.
