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How much do disneyland entertainment jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for disneyland entertainment in the United States is $15.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $16.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Disneyland Entertainment?

Disneyland Entertainment jobs refer to a variety of roles that support the live shows, character performances, parades, and other entertainment experiences throughout Disneyland Resort. These jobs can include positions such as performers, character actors, dancers, musicians, technicians, and support staff. The goal of these roles is to bring Disney stories and characters to life for guests, creating memorable and magical experiences. Entertainment employees often work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, to accommodate park schedules and special events.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Disneyland Entertainment performer?

To thrive as a Disneyland Entertainment Performer, you need strong performance skills such as acting, dancing, or character portrayal, often supported by relevant training or experience in the performing arts. Familiarity with audition processes, stage makeup, costume management, and sometimes basic knowledge of technical theater systems is beneficial. Exceptional interpersonal skills, energy, and the ability to engage with diverse audiences help performers create memorable guest experiences. These abilities ensure that performers deliver consistent, high-quality entertainment that upholds Disney’s standards and creates magical moments for visitors.

What are common challenges faced by performers and crew members in Disneyland Entertainment, and how are they addressed?

Performers and crew members in Disneyland Entertainment often face challenges such as maintaining high energy levels throughout multiple daily shows, adapting to changing schedules, and meeting strict safety and quality standards. To address these, Disneyland provides comprehensive training, regular rehearsals, and ensures rotation of roles and breaks to avoid fatigue. Teamwork is emphasized, with support from stage managers, technical staff, and performers working closely together to deliver consistent, magical experiences for guests.

What is the difference between Disneyland Entertainment vs Disneyland Character Performer?

AspectDisneyland EntertainmentDisneyland Character Performer
Primary RoleDevelops, manages, and executes entertainment shows, events, and performances across the park.Performs as Disney characters to entertain guests, often in parades, meet-and-greets, and shows.
Required SkillsPerformance coordination, show production, scripting, and stage management.Acting, improvisation, costume handling, and guest interaction.
Work EnvironmentBackstage, stage areas, and entertainment venues within Disneyland.Frontstage, guest-facing areas, and character meet-and-greet locations.
CredentialsPerformance experience, sometimes acting or production background.Acting, improvisation, and costume handling skills; often no formal certification.

Disneyland Entertainment focuses on creating and managing shows and performances, while Disneyland Character Performers primarily entertain guests as Disney characters. Both roles require performance skills, but their work environments and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Disneyland Entertainment job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,343 per year, or $15.5 per hour.

Disneyland Mechanical Engineering Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company

Anaheim, CA • On-site

$62 - $73/hr

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Job description

Disneyland Mechanical Engineering Intern, Spring 2027

Job ID 10158421 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Disneyland Resort Date postedAug. 24, 2026

Job Summary:

About the Role & Program:

Within the Disneyland Resort, the Global Engineering & Technology (GE&T) Division program is specially crafted to develop you professionally, increase your practical knowledge in your area of technical expertise, while also completing valuable work for the Resort. You will have a wide range of opportunities to assist and provide key data to GE&T Engineers on various types of projects including, but not limited to, Attractions, Maintenance, Show and Entertainment. It may even serve as a springboard in launching a successful career.

The approximate dates of this internship are January - June 2027.

Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.

This internship is located in Anaheim, CA.

What You Will Do:
  • Drafting, onsite as-built documentation, design coordination with outside design consultants, field data collection and testing, and recommending corrective actions (including justification).

  • Developing Attraction requirements and designing opportunities and condition assessments.

  • Must demonstrate a solid understanding of Solidworks and/or AutoCAD.

  • May possibly be working with Sustaining Engineering tasks including downtime response and small attraction improvement efforts.

  • Close-out documentation for a variety of tasks ranging in scope from minor design changes to implementing new Attractions.

  • Comply with all applicable company, state, and Federal legal codes, policies, and regulations.

  • Provide timely, clear, concise communication to management, customers, partners, and team members about work status and impact to Resort availability.

Required Qualifications & Skills:
  • Demonstrated/proven strong leadership, technical and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.

  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks and Matlab.

  • Valid US driver’s license.

  • Availability to work various shifts commensurate with project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

It would be great if you have/are familiar with:

  • Prior related work experience is desired, including co-op/intern programs with a focus on engineering materials, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, control, or design.

  • Previous Theme Park work experience.

Education:
  • Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior or Graduate student at an accredited college/university, earning a Bachelor or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering.

  • GPA of 3.0 or higher (no rounding)

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:
  • Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship

  • Be at least 18 years ofage

  • Possess unrestricted work authorization

  • Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program

Additional Information:
  • Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines

  • Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship

  • Fully available Monday thru Friday, PST for the duration of the internship,40 hours each week

  • Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Anaheim, CA area

  • Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this role as an undergraduate in CA is $30.00 /hr. The pay rate for this role as a graduate student in CA is $35.00/hr. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

About Disneyland Resort:

When Walt Disney opened Disneyland on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” Since then, the Disneyland Resort has welcomed more than 800 million guests, expanding to become an approximately 500- acre, multifaceted, world-class family resort destination, complete with two renowned Disney theme parks, three hotels and the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment area known as Downtown Disney District. Through a combination of creativity, technology and innovation, the resort brings storytelling to new heights, and Disneyland Resort cast members play an integral part in bringing that Disney magic to life for thousands of guests every day.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world‑class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , which is part of a business we call Disneyland Resort .

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs . We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

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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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