Earrings, necklaces, bracelets and visible tattoos are forbidden. The standards have survived legal tests because of their long history, vigilant enforcement and justification for business reasons. Not surprisingly, between 10 percent and 20 percent of applicants walk out after viewing this introductory video Disney's not for them. Those who stay receive a personal interview, and about one in five will receive a job offer. References are not checked for most entry-level applicants.
Drug testing is done only as legally required for transportation and heavy-equipment workers.
Of course it takes more than entry-level workers to run Disney World. The resort receives more than 100,000 professional resumes a year, which it scans and stores electronically, says Kevin McCoy, manager of diversity recruiting for professional recruitment. In one recent year, Walt Disney World hired 16,400 people. This year it expects to hire 33,000 employees about 600 a week to staff new attractions. For the next five years, it projects hiring 20,000 people a year.