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Magic Wanted!
Hong Kong Disneyland Kicks Off City-Wide Search for Talent
"You can dream, create, design and build the most wonderful place in the world, but it requires people to make the dream a reality." ~ Walt Disney
(HONG KONG, March 31, 2005) - Hong Kong Disneyland today launched one of the city's largest ever recruitment drives, inviting thousands of candidates to be "part of the magic".
The world-famous theme park and resort, set to open on September 12 this year, is recruiting 3,000 frontline Cast Members (Disney's term for employees) to help deliver an immersive entertainment experience to guests.
Service oriented, multilingual, a passion for excellence and a friendly, smiling face are just some of the qualities Hong Kong Disneyland is looking for as it selects the Cast Members who will make dreams come true for millions of guests each year.
Don Robinson, Hong Kong Disneyland Group Managing Director said, "This is one of the most important milestones we have reached in preparation for the opening of Hong Kong Disneyland. We are pleased to be able to contribute to the local economy by creating these 'magical' job opportunities for the people of Hong Kong.
"We are confident that with the high caliber of talent and excellent service attitudes we have witnessed here in Hong Kong, we will be able to recruit the very best people in town. Hong Kong Disneyland will be an ideal platform from which to showcase the best of Hong Kong's hospitality and performing talents to the world."
From April 1, Hong Kong Disneyland will invite eligible candidates to apply for Cast Member roles from a variety of disciplines including hotel operations, merchandise, food & beverage, entertainment, park operations, costuming, custodial and security services.
"We call our employees Cast Members because they are always 'on stage' when interacting with guests, and therefore represent a very important element of the Show. Cast Members are a major reason why our Guests come to visit a Disney theme park time after time as they help to bring the magic to life," said Greg Wann, Hong Kong Disneyland Human Resources Vice President.
The Hong Kong Disneyland recruitment drive is the first step in the resort's long-term vision to nurture a team of high-caliber frontline Cast Members to become future Disney leaders. The training provided to Cast Members as well as the diverse career advancement opportunities will prove Hong Kong Disneyland to be a leading employer of choice.
Curt Sanders, Director of Theme Park Design and Operations Development, Hong Kong Disneyland, is an example of how an entry level, front line Cast Member can develop a rewarding career with Disney.
"I joined Disney 31 years ago, beginning my career as a Custodial Host on Main Street USA. Over the years I advanced to a management position working in all areas of the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, including Food and Beverage, Merchandising, Attractions and Guest Services.
"The experiences I was given during my early years with the company eventually led me to Project Development. I have since had the opportunity to open three Disney Theme Parks, including Tokyo Disneyland (1983), Disneyland Paris (1992), and Disney's California Adventure (2001). Hong Kong Disneyland will be my fourth Theme Park opening when it opens on September 12," said Sanders.
Emily Wong, Convention and Catering Services Event Planner of the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, is one of the first local Cast Members hired in Hong Kong and has worked for the company since 1999.
Wong said, "I am most impressed by the friendly working environment at Hong Kong Disneyland. Every Cast member is supportive, and recognition is always given for a job well done. I am confident that new Cast Members will enjoy working at Hong Kong Disneyland as much as I do."
Hong Kong Disneyland recruitment advertisements will appear in Jiu Jik, Apple Daily and Oriental Daily starting April 5, with interviews scheduled to begin in late April over a period of four to eight weeks. The interviews will take place at Disney's Hollywood Hotel at Hong Kong Disneyland.
Candidates applying for a role at Hong Kong Disneyland should be 18 years or above. Relevant qualifications and experience requirements will depend on the specific role. Please refer to the Hong Kong Disneyland website for further details.
Candidates should apply online.
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About Hong Kong Disneyland
The Hong Kong Disneyland project was announced in 1999 as a venture between The Walt Disney Company and the Hong Kong SAR Government. With the completion of reclamation for Hong Kong Disneyland Phase I by the Hong Kong SAR Government, theme park and resort construction began in January 2003, with the project now scheduled to open on 12th September, 2005. At opening day, Hong Kong Disneyland will comprise a theme park and two hotels.
The Phase I build-out includes a projected 10 million annual visitor Disneyland-style theme park, 2,100 hotel rooms, and an area for retail, dining and entertainment. The project is estimated to create 18,000 new jobs at opening (both Disney and other employment) growing to 36,000 once the first park reaches build-out. The Hong Kong SAR Government estimated that the first phase of the project will generate a present economic value of HK$148 billion (US$19 billion) in benefits to Hong Kong over a 40-year period.
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