The speaker shares their personal experience of working at Disney. They initially wanted to work in the food and beverage department to get free food, but after failing a math test, they were assigned to work at the Indiana Jones show at Disney Studios. The speaker discusses the challenges they faced, including standing for long periods, smiling constantly, and dealing with difficult coworkers. They share a story about being reprimanded for allowing a family to sit on the stairs and the ensuing drama with their coworker, Sarah. The speaker also pokes fun at the idea of a "Disney jail" where guests who misbehave are taken, imagining it as a secret club with Disney characters and themed prison cells. Throughout the video, the speaker uses humor to recount their experiences and observations working at Disney.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator's favorite place they've ever worked is Disney.
2. The narrator had overprotective parents when they were growing up.
3. The narrator got their first car and their mom would call them frequently to check in.
4. The narrator applied for a job at Disney and started with a phone interview.
5. If the phone interview went well, the applicant would be brought in for a personality test.
6. The narrator's friend William, who worked in custodial at Magic Kingdom, helped them prepare for the personality test.
7. The narrator wanted to work in food and beverage at Disney because they loved the smell of the food.
8. The narrator's parents never bought them food when they visited Disney as a child.
9. The narrator took a math test as part of the application process for a food and beverage role.
10. The narrator failed the math test but was offered a role in attractions instead.
11. The narrator worked at the Indiana Jones show at Disney Studios.
12. As an employee, the narrator was required to stand for long periods and smile at guests.
13. The narrator had to attend training sessions, where they were taught not to lean while standing.
14. The narrator had a disagreement with a coworker, Sarah, over whether guests were allowed to sit on the stairs.
15. The narrator's trainer, John, denied telling them that guests could sit on the stairs.
16. The narrator had to deal with difficult guests and coworkers on a daily basis.
17. The narrator thinks that the guests are the real stars of Disney.