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transitioning while Working at Disney

Started by supergirl23, May 10, 2016, 10:00:15 AM

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supergirl23

Hey everybody,
I couldn't find a thread on this so I'm hoping somebody will know about this. Disney has a very strict dress code, so strict in fact that a male can't even grow out a beard if he doesn't have one. I'm hoping to start transitioning after I get a job away from home. I'm hoping this job will be somewhere at Walt Disney World. I understand that an employer can not discriminate against an individual based on their gender identity. So how would it work if I transition while i am employed at Disney. Would anyone know about this? 
Thanks and loves
Cara
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KarynMcD

I just read somewhere how great Disney was to work for because of how nicely they were being treated.
Maybe it was on facebook.
Let me look around.
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link5019

Well Disney is supposedly trans friendly so in theory it should be safe and accepting. I only can say what I've heard from people who work there as I myself have not worked at disney.






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supergirl23

Quote from: KarinMcD on May 10, 2016, 11:13:59 AM
Found it:
https://beta.theodysseyonline.com/disney-stands-out-for-the-the-lgbtq-community
Thanks for the article! So basically I should be able to start my transition while working just as long as I pass?
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cindianna_jones

When you come out at work... work harder than anyone else. Do your best to look nice every day. Be the best employee they have. Companies will say they are trans friendly but there is still silent discrimination out there. Don't give them any reason to let you go. This goes for every company you might work for.
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supergirl23

Quote from: Cindi Jones on May 10, 2016, 01:47:47 PM
When you come out at work... work harder than anyone else. Do your best to look nice every day. Be the best employee they have. Companies will say they are trans friendly but there is still silent discrimination out there. Don't give them any reason to let you go. This goes for every company you might work for.
Haha thank you very much, but I don't think I'll have a problem with that at all.
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Emileeeee

Quote from: KarinMcD on May 10, 2016, 11:13:59 AM
Found it:
https://beta.theodysseyonline.com/disney-stands-out-for-the-the-lgbtq-community

That makes me feel better, but not as an employee. I'll be down there for vacation in a couple months and wasn't sure how well it would go over.
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Katiepie

I agree with Dena.
Be strong, be ever progressing yourself, delving deep in your position.  Work hard and look for opportunities, give them the best worker they ever had.

I wish I could fully agree with Dena. Despite my constant strive, hard work, and dedication at my own work, despite many many many issues. I wish not to slander the name as of yet, because there is still hope for HR to make the nondiscrimination policy stand out and for them to enforce and uphold it. Though I'm just simply tired of it and can't stand to work for a manager that is constantly disrespecting me despite his words of "its not discrimination..." With a few more words in which makes it 200% discrimination. Look back on a previous post of my own if you want to see what went on. And once I get wind of HR's choice, that is when either.... I can rest easy and hope they are more supportive of the transgender community, or I can potentially slander the company name, letting it tarnish under its own misfortune, (I guess it really is true the stores motto really is about revenge, rather than into the interpersonal connection it claims to have). I mean to be honest, when "flu season" was going on, there was a company commercial with very odd specifics and statistics about the flu, and having someone apparently either completely sick and still never calling in, and also some of I which can interpret as they would go to your house and get you sick.

I might just have given it away with those descriptors, but as of right now, until HR can change my mind, the company is discriminatory with no good cause.

Edit: Sorry I kind have veered off topic. But let me get it back on track.
Since I did live in Southern California, close by Disney Land for a little while, knew some people who had worked there. I would say that they are a strong company in which would be supportive. For the Disney company as a whole, or as of Disney World, I would like to say the same, but I cannot make any guarantees, but if you work hard, take as much opportunities, odd jobs that others stay away from. Make a name for yourself, make them, want and need you, bend over backwards if you can for in the future they will bend for you.

I was just not so lucky, especially since I live in California, more forwardly the San Francisco Bay Area, which just makes no sense for this kind of mindset for the business. All I know is once I'm gone, they are going to collapse on themselves as it is as they completely relied on me for so much, but I don't seem to want to care for their demise, as for they cared not for my own wellbeing.

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Dena

I lived many years almost right on top Disney in Anaheim and knew a guy who worked there. At the time they were very gay friendly but they have a standard. If you work in the park and deal with people, you have to meet a very strict dress code and behavior code. That is called on stage. If you work back stage and do after hours work or you work in the creative section, the dress code is much more relaxed.

Disney sells and image to the public so anytime the public meets a representative of the company, that person must conform to the image of the company. If you pick your job carefully you shouldn't have any problems with Disney.
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flutterdash

#10
I had my interview in April at the Disney World Casting Center and it went great! When I checked in at the front desk for the interview they asked for my last name and they used my preferred name that I had put on the online application. They used correct pronouns and were super friendly and awesome! During the interview the recruiter mentioned the Disney Look for females and if I would follow it, never mentioned male once. I got offered the job on the spot! The position I was hired for is a on stage public facing position. Next was on boarding appointment which was last Tuesday which consists of fingerprinting and some paperwork, I wore a nice blouse and some slacks. Everyone was really friendly and even got compliments on my shoes and purse! I did not get any funny looks or stares, everyone I came across and interacted with treated me as a person with proper pronouns etc. I have my Disney Traditions class tomorrow which I am wearing a blouse, suit skirt and flats. I have bad beard shadow that I try my best to cover up and really don't pass well yet.
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Jacqueline

Quote from: flutterdash on May 16, 2016, 06:47:57 PM
I had my interview in April at the Disney World Casting Center and it went great! When I checked in at the front desk for the interview they asked for my last name and they used my preferred name that I had put on the online application. They used correct pronouns and were super friendly and awesome! During the interview the recruiter mentioned the Disney Look for females and if I would follow it, never mentioned male once. I got offered the job on the spot! The position I was hired for is a on stage public facing position. Next was on boarding appointment which was last Tuesday which consists of fingerprinting and some paperwork, I wore a nice blouse and some slacks. Everyone was really friendly and even got compliments on my shoes and purse! I did not get any funny looks or stares, everyone I came across and interacted with treated me as a person with proper pronouns etc. I have my Disney Traditions class tomorrow which I am wearing a blouse, suit skirt and flats. I have bad beard shadow that I try my best to cover up and really don't pass well yet.

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chris.deee

Quote from: flutterdash on May 16, 2016, 06:47:57 PM
I had my interview in April at the Disney World Casting Center and it went great! When I checked in at the front desk for the interview they asked for my last name and they used my preferred name that I had put on the online application. They used correct pronouns and were super friendly and awesome! During the interview the recruiter mentioned the Disney Look for females and if I would follow it, never mentioned male once. I got offered the job on the spot! The position I was hired for is a on stage public facing position. Next was on boarding appointment which was last Tuesday which consists of fingerprinting and some paperwork, I wore a nice blouse and some slacks. Everyone was really friendly and even got compliments on my shoes and purse! I did not get any funny looks or stares, everyone I came across and interacted with treated me as a person with proper pronouns etc. I have my Disney Traditions class tomorrow which I am wearing a blouse, suit skirt and flats. I have bad beard shadow that I try my best to cover up and really don't pass well yet.

Wow, super encouraging!!

Really looking forward to reports from your first weeks on the job as a cast member.
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supergirl23

Quote from: flutterdash on May 16, 2016, 06:47:57 PM
I had my interview in April at the Disney World Casting Center and it went great! When I checked in at the front desk for the interview they asked for my last name and they used my preferred name that I had put on the online application. They used correct pronouns and were super friendly and awesome! During the interview the recruiter mentioned the Disney Look for females and if I would follow it, never mentioned male once. I got offered the job on the spot! The position I was hired for is a on stage public facing position. Next was on boarding appointment which was last Tuesday which consists of fingerprinting and some paperwork, I wore a nice blouse and some slacks. Everyone was really friendly and even got compliments on my shoes and purse! I did not get any funny looks or stares, everyone I came across and interacted with treated me as a person with proper pronouns etc. I have my Disney Traditions class tomorrow which I am wearing a blouse, suit skirt and flats. I have bad beard shadow that I try my best to cover up and really don't pass well yet.
This is awesome news considering that once I'm far enough along in my transition( as long as I pass extremely well) I will be auditioning for the role of Anna or Elsa.
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CaptnMorgan

Quote from: flutterdash on May 16, 2016, 06:47:57 PM
I had my interview in April at the Disney World Casting Center and it went great! When I checked in at the front desk for the interview they asked for my last name and they used my preferred name that I had put on the online application. They used correct pronouns and were super friendly and awesome! During the interview the recruiter mentioned the Disney Look for females and if I would follow it, never mentioned male once. I got offered the job on the spot! The position I was hired for is a on stage public facing position. Next was on boarding appointment which was last Tuesday which consists of fingerprinting and some paperwork, I wore a nice blouse and some slacks. Everyone was really friendly and even got compliments on my shoes and purse! I did not get any funny looks or stares, everyone I came across and interacted with treated me as a person with proper pronouns etc. I have my Disney Traditions class tomorrow which I am wearing a blouse, suit skirt and flats. I have bad beard shadow that I try my best to cover up and really don't pass well yet.

I know its been quite a while, but I'm in a similar situation. I'm in Anaheim as well, and I'm curious to hear an update. Do you still work for Disney, how was your actual work experience, and what line of work did you perform?

-Morgan
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jill610

Quote from: CaptnMorgan on September 18, 2018, 01:09:11 PM
I know its been quite a while, but I'm in a similar situation. I'm in Anaheim as well, and I'm curious to hear an update. Do you still work for Disney, how was your actual work experience, and what line of work did you perform?

-Morgan

Hi Morgan, I am a season pass holder for Disneyworld and have seen numerous employees in many different roles who appeared to be in various states of transition. Also, look up Melody Maya on you tube, she transitioned at Disney World because their health plan covered her surgeries, though I think she may have left after transitioning due to the pay IIRC though might be confusing her with someone else I know on the last bit.

Good luck!


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