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How much do disney costume jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for disney costume in the United States is $16.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Disney Costume?

A Disney Costume job involves designing, creating, maintaining, and managing the costumes worn by performers at Disney parks, resorts, and entertainment productions. This can include character costumes, parade outfits, and stage performance attire. Employees in this role may work in areas such as costume design, fabrication, dressing, or wardrobe maintenance to ensure costumes meet Disney's high standards. Attention to detail, creativity, and sewing or technical skills are often required.

What does a Disney Costume do?

A typical day in a Disney Costume role involves tasks like altering, repairing, or creating costumes for performers, conducting scheduled fittings, and ensuring all garments meet Disney’s quality and safety standards. Team members often collaborate closely with performers, stage managers, and creative teams to address last-minute adjustments or costume changes. There’s a mix of independent work—such as sewing or pattern-making—and group problem-solving to support live shows and character appearances. The fast-paced environment can include tight deadlines, but it’s also highly rewarding to see your craftsmanship showcased on stage or in the parks. Over time, you may have opportunities to advance to lead roles or specialize in areas like design or costume management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Disney Costume position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Disney Costume role, you need strong sewing, tailoring, and garment construction skills, typically supported by a background in fashion design, costume technology, or related fields. Familiarity with industrial sewing machines, specialty costume-fitting software, and industry safety standards is beneficial. Attention to detail, creativity, teamwork, and effective communication are essential soft skills for thriving in this environment. These abilities ensure high-quality costume production, timely repairs, and seamless collaboration with performers and other departments across Disney parks or productions.

How to become a Disney costume designer?

To become a Disney costume designer, you typically need a background in fashion design, costume design, or a related field, along with experience in designing costumes for theater, film, or theme parks. Proficiency in sewing, pattern making, and knowledge of character design are essential, and building a portfolio showcasing your work can improve your chances of employment. Relevant skills include creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to work within brand guidelines and production schedules.
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Infographic showing various Disney Costume job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $34,510 per year, or $16.6 per hour.

Garment Construction Specialist - Disney Costuming

Walt Disney World Resort

Orlando, FL

$19.25/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Walt Disney Company rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 128 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 51 rated entertainment


Job description

Have you ever dreamed of manufacturing and altering entertainment, operational, and character costumes using specifications sheets and drawings for our parades, character meet and greets and shows at Walt Disney World? We are currently seeking Construction Sewing Specialists! In this role, our Cast will manufacture costumes by sewing to our efficiency and quality standards by working high-powered industrial sewing machines, press equipment, glues, and tools!
You will report to the Costuming Workroom Manager.
As a part of the consideration process for this position, there will be an 8-hour in-person assessment.
Responsibilities :
  • Construct detailed and intricate garments from start to finish
  • Sophisticated sewing on a variety of fabrics
  • Apply size chart to alter garments
  • Collaborate with Patternmaker on replenishment orders
  • Construct garments and perform repairs/alterations to all types of garments
  • Share sewing techniques and standard processes
  • Work in an area where you may be exposed to performers in various stages of dress/undress
  • Read and interpret patterns and specifications sheets with little to no direction
  • Manufacture and alter garments above minimum workroom efficiency standards
  • Build, repair, or alter garments using a wide variety of hand and machine sewing techniques
  • Additional Personal Protective Equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required
  • Cast Members may be required to handle cleaning chemicals and supplies

Basic Qualifications :
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must successfully pass a Sewing Assessment
  • Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations
  • Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
  • Physical role requiring heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, kneeling, and prolonged standing
  • Repetitive grasping, clutching, and grabbing with hands
  • Work at various heights and varying temperatures in a high-lint area
  • Part-Time roles require full availability for any shift, a MINIMUM of three (3) days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Full-Time roles require Full availability for any shift, seven (7) days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Three (3) years of experience in garment construction or repair
  • Experience using industrial sewing machines in a professional setting

Additional Information :
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KEYWORD: WDWCasting, Costuming WDW: Walt Disney World Casting Hourly Jobs
The starting pay rate for this role in Florida is $19.25 per hour.
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

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Amusement, gambling, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Burbank, CA, US

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