In 2018, a Disneyland custodian was found dead after living in her car. Following this awful event, the company’s low wages finally came under public display. One local protester in Anaheim, Jeanine Robbins, held signs reading “Disney, we feel, is a contributor to the homeless problem here in Anaheim.
There are Disney employees who live on the street.” Disneyland is the largest employer in Orange County, which is one of the most expensive housing markets in the country.
Its a Top-Secret Club
There's a secret club right in the heart of New Orleans Square. This ultra-exclusive members-only bar is called Club 33 and it costs members $35,000 a year. The club has many celebrity members, including big names like Jack Nicholson and Tom Hanks, who are said to frequent the club often.
The hefty membership fee comes with more than just entry into the club. It also includes behind-the-scenes tours, fast passes to all Disney attractions, and a private car on the Disneyland Railroad. Sounds pretty nice if you're able to afford it!
Disney's Secret Menu!
Disney fans will be excited to know that the theme park offers a secret menu that are for visitors who are "in the know."
There are food items like Ice Cream Nachos and a Mac 'n' Cheese Bread Bowl. Fans can knock themselves silly with seriously delicious Disney treats.
The Job Comes With Plenty Of Perks
Although workers often complain of low wages, lofty expectations, and harsh conditions that Disney cast members have to endure, their jobs come with plenty of perks. Besides getting discounts on merchandise, food, and Disney-owned locations, cast members also get free entry to parks whenever they want, and at times, free entry for friends and family.
They also get to attend special events and cast member exclusive soft openings for new attractions!
Largest Staff In The World
At Florida's Walt Disney World, all of the cast members could create a new city. There are more than 70,000 cast members at Disney World alone and most live in Disney-owned accommodations.
It surely does take a village to run the Happiest Place on Earth.