When you retire, which WDW job would you rather have?

**mickey** · 03-30-2004

So many of us dream of retiring, moving to a Del Boca Vista clone in Orlando, and working at Walt Disney World. Which of these jobs would you prefer?

tigger · 03-30-2004

I would love to drive the Monorail...get to meet all the families. Answer all the kids questions. Great views at every ride. Can anyone think of a downside?

joseph3947 · 03-30-2004

I would love to drive the monorail and meet all the families. I would love to try and answer all the questions that one would ask me. The last time I rode up front with the driver I asked him some questions and I knew more about WDW then he did!! :D :) Joe

tinkerbell · 03-30-2004

my vote was who cares :) if I am at WDW it would be all good

DougiesMommy · 03-30-2004

I voted Resort Front Desk. Just to share in the excitement of people checking in for their 1st day at WDW. Plus being able to make some dreams come true with some upgrades and such. Plus this way I would be inside in the air conditioning during the hot summer months.

Disneybound · 03-30-2004

I would want to be the driver of the monorail. I am just fascinated every time I am on that "ride'. I would love to see the smiles on the faces of the lucky riders that are able to ride in the first seat. What a cool way to see the fireworks! We had the opportunity one evening to watch part if the show from the monorail and it was awesome.

If the monorail (where the driver sits) isn't isn't air conditioned enough then perhaps I would have to consider another position.
And my choice wasn't listed. I would get a kick out of working at the toy store at Disney Market place where they are usually test marketing the possibility of a new toy or game.

Do any of you remember the tiny, tiny disney pieces that were sold a few in a bag....and there was a display showing the sets available. We were so into those.....we got so good at feeling the packages to determine if they had the pieces we needed.
By the time we were finished, we had a complete set.
Thats probably were I would be....feeling those packages and completing other sets.
Does anyone know if these are still being sold?

dznygrl · 03-30-2004

Monorail driver!!! It would be so wonderful to see all of those kids' faces when they get to ride in the front with you...

But if I had a second choice, it would be "who cares?" because after all, it's WDW! And I intend to be working there until they FORCE me to retire, just like they did to poor Roy!

crystalrp · 03-30-2004

Quote:

Originally posted by tinkerbell
my vote was who cares :) if I am at WDW it would be all good

I'm with you Tink!! :)

GrumpyDad · 03-30-2004

I said gardner, although the monorail sounds fun as well. I've spent so much time photographing the flowers around WDW that I think I could enjoy keeping them looking perfect for others to enjoy.

-harry

tinkerbell · 03-30-2004

Quote:

Originally posted by GrumpyDad
I said gardner, although the monorail sounds fun as well. I've spent so much time photographing the flowers around WDW that I think I could enjoy keeping them looking perfect for others to enjoy.

-harry

now you have done it ..you reminded me of the Flower and Garden Festival .. think I am going to cry.. we havent been during the FGF in 2 years :(

neday · 03-30-2004

My husband has always said he would like to be the Matre'd (sp??) at The Brown Derby. He is quite personable and figures he could make good tips. I'd just like to be a street sweeper. Sounds like I have low goals, but I figure I could talk with the guests, get a little exercise and keep things neat. The costumes aren't too hot and I'd get a tan. The monorail driver sounds good too though.

TrendyMagic · 03-30-2004

The transportation department in general. Take people around the World in whatever way.

disneyjenny · 03-31-2004

I voted other... I want to be a Character SOOOOO bad. Any one would be fine. I would get to act all silly and know one would know it was me :D The interaction with the kids would be so cool! To see the reactions/faces of the kids when they saw their favorite character!

I think about it and I get all warm and fuzzy inside, just making someone so happy!!!!! :D :) :D :) :D :) :D :) :D

Jennifer :)

Disneybound · 03-31-2004

Harry, those were beautiful flowers you captured!

ilvminnie · 03-31-2004

Rafikiman & I have actually had this conversation many times & I've always said I'd like to work at the front desk of a resort. Right now I work in a credit union & I love the interaction with people & the problem solving always keeps me on my toes. I almost went with monorail driver, but I know long term I'd rather be a little more challenged.

View Poll Results: When you retire, which WDW job would you prefer?
Monorail driver	34	18.78%
Gardener	12	6.63%
50's Prime Time waitress/waiter	7	3.87%
Tour Guide	28	15.47%
Fantasyland ride operator	10	5.52%
Resort front desk	23	12.71%
Restaurant Chef	2	1.10%
Who cares, it is WDW?	24	13.26%
Who wants to work when they are retired?	20	11.05%
Other...	21	11.60%
Voters: 181. You may not vote on this poll

03-30-2004	#1 (permalink)
mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	When you retire, which WDW job would you rather have? So many of us dream of retiring, moving to a Del Boca Vista clone in Orlando, and working at Walt Disney World. Which of these jobs would you prefer?

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tigger Official Sunshine Pumper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: In my own skin Posts: 2,924	I would love to drive the Monorail...get to meet all the families. Answer all the kids questions. Great views at every ride. Can anyone think of a downside? __________________ * Taking this post seriously might induce serious medical issues. Please consult your doctor if you feel light headed, dizzy, have dry mouth, ringing of the ears, incontinence, vomiting, loss of vision, numbness or tingling, upset stomach, hair loss, change in breathing, toe fungus, dry skin, muscle aches, runny noise, teeth pain, heaviness of limbs, sudden hunger, dry or red eyes, or a feeling of confusion or lost.

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joseph3947 Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CRETE, IL. Posts: 1,341	I would love to drive the monorail and meet all the families. I would love to try and answer all the questions that one would ask me. The last time I rode up front with the driver I asked him some questions and I knew more about WDW then he did!! :D :) Joe __________________ Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AGAIN! Oct 20-29, 2009! CSR When You Wish Upon a Star! Jan. 75 CR, Nov. 77 RP, July 86-91 CBR, July 93-97 PORR, Dec. 98 WL, July&Oct. 99&00 CSR, May&Oct. 01-03 AKL&CSR, May&Oct.&Dec. 04 AKL&CSR, Sept. 06 DLR, May&Nov. 05-07 AKL&CSR&POFQ&SSR, May&Oct. 08 SSR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AGAIN! Oct 20-29, 2009! CSR OFF TO WALT DISNEY WORLD

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tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,596	my vote was who cares :) if I am at WDW it would be all good __________________ Stinkerbell, so named by Darth Official Defender of Swiss Family Treehouse MB chitchatter. We don't need no stinkin' post counts Protect Texas!!! Arm A Dillo

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DougiesMommy Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 567	I voted Resort Front Desk. Just to share in the excitement of people checking in for their 1st day at WDW. Plus being able to make some dreams come true with some upgrades and such. Plus this way I would be inside in the air conditioning during the hot summer months. __________________ Cher

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Disneybound Big Cheese Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Crown Point, In Posts: 545	I would want to be the driver of the monorail. I am just fascinated every time I am on that "ride'. I would love to see the smiles on the faces of the lucky riders that are able to ride in the first seat. What a cool way to see the fireworks! We had the opportunity one evening to watch part if the show from the monorail and it was awesome. If the monorail (where the driver sits) isn't isn't air conditioned enough then perhaps I would have to consider another position. And my choice wasn't listed. I would get a kick out of working at the toy store at Disney Market place where they are usually test marketing the possibility of a new toy or game. Do any of you remember the tiny, tiny disney pieces that were sold a few in a bag....and there was a display showing the sets available. We were so into those.....we got so good at feeling the packages to determine if they had the pieces we needed. By the time we were finished, we had a complete set. Thats probably were I would be....feeling those packages and completing other sets. Does anyone know if these are still being sold? __________________ Sept. 1993 Grand Floridian March 1996 Caribbean Beach March 2003 Grand Floridian and the Disney Wonder Ship July 2003 All-Star Sports March 2005Port Orleans Riverside March 2005 All Star Sports

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,334	Monorail driver!!! It would be so wonderful to see all of those kids' faces when they get to ride in the front with you... But if I had a second choice, it would be "who cares?" because after all, it's WDW! And I intend to be working there until they FORCE me to retire, just like they did to poor Roy! __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 42 days 13 hours 44 minutes

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GrumpyDad Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 1,182	I said gardner, although the monorail sounds fun as well. I've spent so much time photographing the flowers around WDW that I think I could enjoy keeping them looking perfect for others to enjoy. -harry Attached Images __________________ . Jan 2008 Yacht Club ~* Jan 2007 Caribbean Beach Dec/Jan 2005/2006 Disney Poly / Disney Wonder New Years Trip Nov 2003 - Caribbean Beach ~* Nov 2002 – Coronado Springs ~ Feb 2001 – Boardwalk Feb 2000 – Swan ~~~~~ Feb 1999 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1998 – Boardwalk Feb 1997 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1996 – Beach Club ~~~ May 1995 - Swan Feb 1995 – Dixie Landings ~*~ May 1994 – Dolphin

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neday Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 28	My husband has always said he would like to be the Matre'd (sp??) at The Brown Derby. He is quite personable and figures he could make good tips. I'd just like to be a street sweeper. Sounds like I have low goals, but I figure I could talk with the guests, get a little exercise and keep things neat. The costumes aren't too hot and I'd get a tan. The monorail driver sounds good too though. __________________ J 6/78 -BJNT: 5/87 -BJNT; 7/91 - Caribbean - BJNTT; 11/93 - HDJ; 8/94 - Disney Village - BJTM; 10/95 - off site condo - BJNT; 4/97 - off site hotel - BJTG wv; 12/97 - off site condo BJ - rp; 11/98 - off site condo - BJ rp; 3/99 - off site hotel - Girl Trip; 4/00 - off site hotel - Girl Trip; 10/01 off site condo - BJTM ip; 4/04 off site condo - BJNTLC sp; 10/04 off site condo - BJ; 10/06 NTKBJ - off site condo

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TrendyMagic Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 62	The transportation department in general. Take people around the World in whatever way.

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disneyjenny Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 267	I voted other... I want to be a Character SOOOOO bad. Any one would be fine. I would get to act all silly and know one would know it was me :D The interaction with the kids would be so cool! To see the reactions/faces of the kids when they saw their favorite character! I think about it and I get all warm and fuzzy inside, just making someone so happy!!!!! :D :) :D :) :D :) :D :) :D Jennifer :) __________________ From the Great One himself..... "All right. I'm corny. But I think there's just about a-hundred-and-forty-million people in this country that are just as corny as I am." --Walt Disney

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Disneybound Big Cheese Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Crown Point, In Posts: 545	Harry, those were beautiful flowers you captured! __________________ Sept. 1993 Grand Floridian March 1996 Caribbean Beach March 2003 Grand Floridian and the Disney Wonder Ship July 2003 All-Star Sports March 2005Port Orleans Riverside March 2005 All Star Sports

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ilvminnie House of Mouse Hostess Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 2,443	Rafikiman & I have actually had this conversation many times & I've always said I'd like to work at the front desk of a resort. Right now I work in a credit union & I love the interaction with people & the problem solving always keeps me on my toes. I almost went with monorail driver, but I know long term I'd rather be a little more challenged. __________________ I WISH I WAS IN DISNEYWORLD NOW!!!

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