Mexican who worked at Disney reveals little-known information about what happens inside the parks

Disney films often inspire themed attractions marked by fun, located in the company’s parks. And for all that to be possible, there are several secrets hidden behind the scenes. To satisfy our curiosity, the Mexican Emiliano Ochoa uses his social networks to narrate the experience of having worked at Disney in 2018, showing how all that magic becomes reality.

In the article you are about to read, the awesome.club reveals generally unknown secrets and information involving what happens at Disney parks. All told by one of its employees.

According to Emiliano, the neck area of ​​Disney characters is sensitive, given that the head is very heavy. Therefore, trying to hang on to the neck when hugging them can cause injuries, and because of this many characters move away, trying to hug the tourists from the side, not from the front.

There is a store for Disney employees, called Cast Connection, where they can buy products with up to 70% off. They are original company products, but from previous seasons or with minor faults.

Disneyland parks have an exclusive club called “Club 33”. It was created by Walt Disney and opened for the first time in 1967. According to Emiliano, the maximum number of active members is 500, and the queue lasts 15 years. Also according to the influencer, members pay an amount that exceeds R$ 230,000 per year.

In another video, Emiliano said that Disney managers are very attentive to what is posted by employees on the Internet. They are not allowed to wear their uniforms and badges in certain places, nor to comment on social media about their work and experiences inside the park.

Children over 14 years old cannot enter the parks in costume. The only exception is Halloween events, when tourists can dress up. However, it is not allowed to use masks or various props. The information was confirmed by the influencer in one of his videos.

Emiliano said that, on Halloween, the theme of the park changes, as unique presentations give prominence to Disney villains. Among them are Cinderella’s half-sisters Cruella de Vil and the famous Jack and Sally.

A lot of people think that all Disney princesses wear wigs to play their characters, but that’s not true. According to Ochoa, actresses who are very similar to their respective characters can ask the casting and makeup team to give up the accessory, allowing them to present themselves with their own hair.

Emiliano revealed in one of his videos that there is a bad job to do, but a very important one inside the parks. The employees of each ride must take turns in their functions so that there is always someone with their hand on a red emergency button, in case an accident occurs or in the event that the attraction stops working properly, warning about the fact.

The parks have tunnels so that employees can move around the area without being seen by visitors. Emiliano stated that sewer pipes and garbage also pass through such spaces, so the places often have an unpleasant smell.

According to Emiliano, inside the parks there are police officers dressed as tourists who are attentive to everything that happens, helping in any emergencies and ensuring that everything goes according to plan. In addition, they follow the shows to confirm that the characters will act, sing well and follow the script.

Being a Disney employee, the person has the chance to enter all the parks without paying anything, in addition to having discounts on products and tickets for third parties. There are also exclusive events with entry allowed only for company workers, who can even discover rides and attractions before they are opened to the general public. Not to mention that foreigners can meet people from all over the world and practice their English.

Among the difficulties of work in Emiliano’s view are the long hours of work. In addition, you have to deal with difficult people, always maintaining that “happy” aura so as not to spoil the magic of Disney. Employees live in “Disney Housing”, where they pay rent and share spaces with other co-workers. There, the living experience will depend a lot on the roommate of each one.

Disney World offers young people over 18 years of age, university or not, several programs for them to work at Disney World. Those interested can access the company’s website and search for the program that best suits their tastes. According to Emiliano, there are summer options that last three months (and that was the one that the Mexican participated in) and programs of 6 and 12 months.

Applicants must write a letter explaining why they want to work at Disney, submit a resume and attend an interview in English to demonstrate communication skills.

New members of the Walt Disney World team undergo training at Disney University. According to tiktoker, the place is intended to train recent employees, teaching them about the history of the park and its creators. Plus, new members get inspiration from Disney magic, as well as working materials, including badges and Mickey ears. It all ends with a tour of the facilities.

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