Have You Ever Worked At An Amusement/Theme Park?

[Jew]

NOPE, I've never worked at a theme park before...

 

Actually...

 

SFMM (Nov 2001-Jan 2003): Merchandise, Ride Op, Lead (RRv, S:TE, Freefall, Jet Stream, Sandblasters, Spin Out)

 

KBF (2003, 2004): Haunt Monster

 

USH (Feb 2004-now): Main Gate (ticket taker, pass processing, ticket seller), Mummy opening ride op, Lead at Mummy, operations orientation trainer, on the job trainer for Mummy.

[Sgt. Fox]

I wish, just for a week, that I could work at a Disney park. In away, I wish I was still in the amusement park business. Except, when you work at a place you love, it usually kills the magic.

 

The truth hurts

 

That, and working for $8 an hour is simply ridiculous. A man can only eat so much Taco Bell...

[Coaster Junkie]

8/23/04-1/03/05: Fantasyland Merchandise, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World.

 

1/21/05-Present: Disney Theme Parks and Resorts College Program Campus Representative (it counts!)

 

I wish, just for a week, that I could work at a Disney park. In away, I wish I was still in the amusement park business. Except, when you work at a place you love, it usually kills the magic.

 

The truth hurts

 

I can't wait to go back. Every time I got off the monorail, through the turnstiles, under the train station, and got that first look of the castle down Main Street, I had chills running down my spine. In fact, I'm more obsessed with Disney parks now more than I have ever been.

 

Now being outbid by an eBay sniper who is obsessed with cats on a Tomorrowland 2055 jacket in my size, THAT hurts

[DenDen]

Kennywood 88-89. Parking Lot Nerd.

:dork:

 

Oh, I forgot to mention, I worked at Circus Circus Las Vegas from 92-98. Though, technically not a theme park, and I didn't work in the adverture dome, don't we all theink Vegas is the theme park for adults?

 

DenDen "I miss my lunch times on Canyon Blaster!"

[calcajun]

For some uknown reason last year I wanted to work at an amusement park.

I am still there.

[robbalvey]

I worked at Disneyland from 1988 - 1992. Mostly in restaurants and Fantasmic! crowd control. I ended up doing tons of other random odd things there, though, like stocking retail shelves, playing crash test dummies on Splash Mountain, extras in random TV commericals, etc.

 

Probably the most fun though was having to wear a character costume for 1/2 a day when I went through a training course for when I worked as a producer for Disney studios. We did a 3-day 'brainwashing' course down at the park, part of which having to dress up and interact with the guests.

 

It was all a cool experience though.

 

--Robb "Ended up working for or with Disney for something like 8 years of my professional life!" Alvey

[SharkTums]

^Big Shock, you worked in FOOD!

 

Elissa "and you didn't even get to play chip or dale!" Alvey

[ChrisFL]

Universal Studios Florida- Summer of 1995, worked boardwalk games in front of Jaws, first job I ever worked, first (and last) job I was ever fired from (and it wasn't technically my fault)

[Scaparri]

2005- Cedar Point, Millennium Force Ride Op.

 

Also was fully trained on Wildcat, Raptor, Turnpikes, and Mantis.

 

It was a good experience and I learned a lot, but I'll never do it again.

[smells_like_team_disney]

Wow, I can't believe I never noticed this thread. I worked at Knott's for the 2002 summer and Haunt seasons. I was in Foods and worked in Fiesta Village, mostly in the nachos stand across from the Wave Swinger (mmmmm, nachos). Surprisingly, it's the best job I've had so far.

[zjohn1988]

I work at Viper and Fiddlers fling at SFGAm. I work at fiddlers fling if someone doesnt show up but it is mostly Viper.

 

Really.....Who are you???

[Chrissie]

Im applying to be a WDW Castmember this year Summer 2006.... Ive heard some horror stories about working for Disney...Its not all that bad is it??

 

-Chri-" Please tell me they arent true" -ssie

[c0sterfreek]

I have at PGA at the Candy Caffe =(

[mboy81]

2001 - Cedar Point Ride Op - Mantis

2002 - Cedar Point Ride Op - Magnum XL-200

2003 - Cedar Point Ride Op - Top Thrill Dragster

 

Mr. Stratosphere, my friends and I agreed that you have to have the best place to ever work rides. The view from up there is remarkable, and the music was REALLY awesome. Made me feel like being at a gay bar again, haha.

[ChrisZer0]

SFOT 1994-1996

 

1994: Worked in games at park, handed "race games" and eventually moved to "Looney Toons USA", had a kid jump off the convoy ride and left.

 

1995-1996: Moved to internal park department (Cash Control),which meant air conditioning and a dollar and a half raise ($5.75/hr),as well as all the hot college chick tail I could handle.

[PhishyBrewer]

1995-1996: Moved to internal park department (Cash Control),which meant air conditioning and a dollar and a half raise ($5.75/hr),as well as all the hot college chick tail I could handle.

 

Aww... kitty, kitty!

[USRoadTripper]

I did the WDW college program From January to May of 2000, then worked as a part time cast member for the summers of 2000, 2001 and 2002. I was a ride op at Universe of Energy and Body Wars. It's an experience I wouldn't trade for anything in the world.

-Julie

[buttonman700]

1984ish SFMM One summer in food service. Colossus Cones, The restaurant across from the log ride, and selling food from carts, and selling pop at the newly opened water ski show.

 

1992 to present - Thrill-Ville USA. Started out as Ripper ride op. then moved to GM 94, and this year I've taken over as safety Manager!

 

I worked two summers at enchanted forest too.

[FlyingScooter]

I almost took a ride maintenance job at SFWOA. During their interview process, they'd ask if i had any questions and i'd always say the same thing: What's the payscale?

 

During the last interview, they told me. 10.00 an hour. I am not climbing rides at 10.00 an hour.

The summer after that, two maintenance men were injured and one died of heatstroke. Guess I made the right choice.

Still, i've always wanted to work for a park.

[PhishyBrewer]

***Bump***

 

With seasonal park job fairs in full swing let us know where you'll be working this summer.

 

Or where have you worked.

[PKI Jizzman]

Im going to PKI on the 11th for an interview for the games/rides!

I applied online and sure enough, they called me a few days ago. I am really excited for the interview and hope to get the job. PKI will be my unofficial home

[redfoot12]

I worked at PKD in the games department back in '96.

Awful job, but not as bad as working at KayBee during the ensuing x-mas break.

[jbbelle]

I worked at Disneyland as an "Attractions Hostess" in Tomorrowland for about a year - 1992 or so. I started on Autopia, then Star Tours and lastly Space Mountain.

 

During that same time period I worked as a Haunt Monster for one season.

 

I am currently working for Disneyland again as a parade performer, since 2000.

 

jb

[The Cheat]

KBF

2004 Haunt Monster/Blackout

2005 Haunt Monster

[zjohn1988]

***Bump***

 

With seasonal park job fairs in full swing let us know where you'll be working this summer.

 

Or where have you worked.

 

SFGAM 2004-2006

Walt Disney World summer 2007-Current