Current CM.. Any Questions?

[motherdaughtercruisers]

Lol he must have been good! But generally the Cruise Staff who run activities such as trivia do not portray any of the characters. Totally different team, although we do work together a lot

He was VERY “EXCELLENT”! Lol. We really enjoyed him. And he really would be great as Genie too! He was incredible in front of people! We told him as much. And he definitely had a talent for singing - he did music trivia many times while we were on board and would sing along at the end for the answers! I hope he is still enjoying being a CM w/ Disney!

 

[DisneyKatie1]

You worked in the kids club? I have 3 children who have never been on a cruise. Any advice you can give would be very welcome

 

[Mags2002]

You worked in the kids club? I have 3 children who have never been on a cruise. Any advice you can give would be very welcome

Welcome to Disney Cruise Line!
I did, but a while ago now. I can definitely try to answer any questions or find out if I am unsure. How old are your children?

 

[Mags2002]

@DisneyKatie1 do you have specific questions or just need an overall explanation of how everything works?

 

[DisneyKatie1]

Welcome to Disney Cruise Line!
I did, but a while ago now. I can definitely try to answer any questions or find out if I am unsure. How old are your children?

They are 5, 7 and 9. Are they ok ages for a cruise?

 

[DisneyKatie1]

@DisneyKatie1 do you have specific questions or just need an overall explanation of how everything works?

I am not really sure what to ask exactly yet. I guess any overall information would be fab ty

 

[Mags2002]

I am not really sure what to ask exactly yet. I guess any overall information would be fab ty

Based on the ages you had in a previous post, all of your children can go to both the Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab. Each space is themed differently and will offer different programs and activities. You can find these listed in the app each day of your cruise so you know when things are on.

 

[Calantha]

They are 5, 7 and 9. Are they ok ages for a cruise?

Those are great ages. My son has sailed at 4, 6, 7, and 8. And he keeps trying to sneak on to in laws cruise on the Fantasy that leaves next Saturday.

 

[Mags2002]

Hi! Thanks for starting this thread.

Something I am curious about - what happens when a guest answers “yes” to the survey question about whether they felt pressured to only give the highest ratings.

Also, along this same line, what happens when a guest comments on a specific cast member who was frequently asking for the highest ratings during a sailing.

Thanks for any insights you are able to share.

Ok from what I have been told, if you feel pressured to give a certain score, please write comments about why you felt this way, what was said (to your best recollection) and how many times. This allows managers to be able to follow up and question CMs. Everyone obviously has different feelings and limits so feeling pressured to one person maybe won’t to another. A CM can be reprimanded if a manager feels it is warranted.

 

[DisneyKatie1]

I have a question. What is it like being a Disney character? Is it true that there is a definite hierarchy between everyone working there? for example I have heard that characters have been challenging to work with

 

[Mags2002]

I have a question. What is it like being a Disney character? Is it true that there is a definite hierarchy between everyone working there? for example I have heard that characters have been challenging to work with

I love working for Disney. Being able to create such happiness for people is an amazing feeling.
As to the second part of your question, I am not really able to comment. Perhaps @FastPasser. can share their experiences of thing when a CM

 

[Mathmagicland]

Ok from what I have been told, if you feel pressured to give a certain score, please write comments about why you felt this way, what was said (to your best recollection) and how many times. This allows managers to be able to follow up and question CMs. Everyone obviously has different feelings and limits so feeling pressured to one person maybe won’t to another. A CM can be reprimanded if a manager feels it is warranted.

Thanks for this info, I appreciate your looking into it for me. Very helpful.

 

[Mags2002]

A little Behind the Ears photo to brighten your evening

 

[FastPasser.]

I love working for Disney. Being able to create such happiness for people is an amazing feeling.
As to the second part of your question, I am not really able to comment. Perhaps @FastPasser. can share their experiences of thing when a CM

I too loved working at WDW. I miss not being there but all good things come to an end.

Anyway earlier, I think, on this thread Mags2002, which I’m guessing is when she was born, geez, I have shirts older than that, stated that I must have a lot of stories about my character interactions. I responded not really but afterwards I decided to look through my event work photos. They would usually take a group photo if characters made an appearance. To my surprise I have quite a few.

So yes, it turns out that I have worked with quite a few characters over a 22 year span. I’ve taken breaks with some. I’ve had onstage unplanned repeated comical exchanges with Storm Troopers, had lunch with princesses, was the gatekeeper for Pluto, kept kids from getting too close to Donald at a dance party, had breakfast with Russell plus many more.

All of those experiences with both the characters and their friends offstage were nothing but enjoyable and lots of fun. But that’s just me others may differ.

 

[Mags2002]

I too loved working at WDW. I miss not being there but all good things come to an end.

Anyway earlier, I think, on this thread Mags2002, which I’m guessing is when she was born, geez, I have shirts older than that, stated that I must have a lot of stories about my character interactions. I responded not really but afterwards I decided to look through my event work photos. They would usually take a group photo if characters made an appearance. To my surprise I have quite a few.

So yes, it turns out that I have worked with quite a few characters over a 22 year span. I’ve taken breaks with some. I’ve had onstage unplanned repeated comical exchanges with Storm Troopers, had lunch with princesses, was the gatekeeper for Pluto, kept kids from getting too close to Donald at a dance party, had breakfast with Russell plus many more.

All of those experiences with both the characters and their friends offstage were nothing but enjoyable and lots of fun. But that’s just me others may differ.

Hahaha no that is not when I was born!!
I am glad you have good experiences. I know some people do not. I myself have had some unpleasant ones. Luckily the good ones outnumber the bad

 

[Lord Manhammer]

Haha! I don’t know if anyone would call me “regal” when I am not onstage.
You also must have heard some stories/seen some things throughout your time?

I worked in Magic Kingdom Parking...you want stories...

 

[Mags2002]

I worked in Magic Kingdom Parking...you want stories...

I’ll bet you will have seen and heard some things! Feel free to share if you would like

 

[Lord Manhammer]

I’ll bet you will have seen and heard some things! Feel free to share if you would like

I've seen it all. Arguing guests, guests who get almost completely undressed in the parking lot to get changed, a woman who (on Xmas day) couldn't wait for the restroom and took a leak out of her car door (we all saw the "stream"). The MK parking lot is the Wild West of Disney World.

 

[Mags2002]

I've seen it all. Arguing guests, guests who get almost completely undressed in the parking lot to get changed, a woman who (on Xmas day) couldn't wait for the restroom and took a leak out of her car door (we all saw the "stream"). The MK parking lot is the Wild West of Disney World.

sometimes I stop and think what is happening here? Luckily these moments don’t happen as much as when I was at WDW… but some of my character friends have seen some things. Nothing like this though!

 

[Lord Manhammer]

sometimes I stop and think what is happening here? Luckily these moments don’t happen as much as when I was at WDW… but some of my character friends have seen some things. Nothing like this though!

It's honestly like guests don't screw their heads on until they get to the main gate. The parking lot is no holds barred.