I have been here for several weeks now, giving me enough time to get a feel of how this company works, how living will be, and how this experience is going to effect me in general. My initial thoughts were a mix of feelings including nervousness, excitement, fear, confusion and so much more. It took almost two weeks from my check in date to fully being a full time worker in the parks as a character performer. The first things they had me, and everyone in the program do, is attend several workshops/classes as to learning Disney heritage and history and how they work within the Disney universe. There are "four keys" that the company follows at all times and what helps the company progress and stay efficient. Safety, Courtesy, Show, and Efficiency. Following these 4 Keys will help achieve the greatest possible results Disney has to offer, with Safety being the main "Key" that also creates the Disney working motto, "SafeD begins with me!" It's a little cheesy but think about it, if you yourself are not safe, how can you guarantee a safe working environment for those around you in one of the largest resorts and theme parks in the world.
Being a character performer, during my training I learned how to properly fulfill my character role and interact with the guests on a daily basis. This is like mascotting to the extreme. I am a character everyday that thousands and thousands of people around the world know and love and have to take on the role of that character and bring him to life. Whether it be getting down on one knee to give a smaller child a hug or posing with a giant family to make there day, the best role of being a performer is the smiles and ways I can make all the guests react. It is the best feeling I have ever had and want to be able to do this every day for the rest of my life. I never thought it about it until I arrived here, but working for Disney is essentially my dream job. I love performing and entertaining and this gives me opportunity to that I would and could not find anywhere else.
I think one of the greatest things that there is to offer here at Disney is the ability to venture and grow into any field that you want to get into it. With time in the company, one can do many things such as move up in management, work around the world in different parks, move up to adventures like the Disney Adventure Program or be a part of the Disney Cruiselines. Anything that I want to do here, I have the opportunity to, and that's partially what I believe makes Disney one of the best companies in the world to work for. Sure it may not be the best pay or time efficient in hours working, but the joy and magic brought to guests everyday is what makes this the greatest job ever. I hope this first post is a little taste of what I've been a part of down here so far. And there's so much more to come. Ask anything and I will answer to the best of my ability, without revealing too many Disney secrets of course.
Have a magical day - Garrett Soumokil
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