Hi!Your video is super helpful and beneficial!But English is not my first language so i am not very confident about it.(Your English is so good btw)So i keep wondering what kind of language level required by this job❤ I am really scared what if i can't listen as clearly as native speakers do😢
@davidparks52297 күн бұрын
Disney Cruise Line cruise ships Disney Adventure 2025 Disney Dream 2010 Disney Fantasy 2012 Disney Magic 1998 Disney Treasure 2024 Disney Wish 2022 Disney Wonder 1999 Disney Destiny 2025 Disney Getaway 2027 Disney Breakaway 2028 Disney Encore 2029 Disney Celebration 2030 Disney Jubilee 2031
@thereboucher14 күн бұрын
I've just got my official contract offer through so have spent my day watching your videos - thank you!!!
@perksofharriet12 күн бұрын
Congratulations that’s amazing! 🎉 Where will you be working?
@cameronwatson806120 күн бұрын
How long roughly was the first stage of the application for you as I’ve sent my application a week ago today and not heard anything? I currently work in Turkey for TUI in Kids Club in which I’ve worked two seasons from March to November in 2023 and the same in 2024. So really the longer I’m waiting the more nervous I am at the moment this would be a dream job for me. Also just hope my experience is more than enough really 😊
@franjohnson1270Ай бұрын
I’ll be joining the Disney fantasy as a pastry chef in Minnie’s sweet on you shop in September 😊 so excited
@perksofharriet29 күн бұрын
I LOVED sweet on you it’s awesome! Hope you enjoy!
@richardbates3334Ай бұрын
Hi Harriet, thank you for the great insight , I'm heading on my contract with the disney wonder soon and been getting great tips off you. Just wanted to know If I wanted to go on another contract straight after my first one finishes , is that an easy process. ? Thanks
@perksofharrietАй бұрын
Congratulations! What role will you be doing? Yeah it’s a really easy process, generally they’ll automatically invite you back for your next contract as soon as the first one is almost done so pretty straight forward! Hope it goes well 😊
@richardbates333429 күн бұрын
@perksofharriet I will be a youth activities counsellor! I believe you did the same thing. What was the best and worse part about it? Also, did you ever help in other departments ? Thankyou
@bekahbranton5471Ай бұрын
This was so incredibly helpful. My interview is this Friday Morning for DCL. So excited and nervous and want to know as much as I can to be successful in the interview. Thank you so much for posting this!
@perksofharrietАй бұрын
That’s ok! Good luck in your interview, I’m sure you’ll do amazingly!
@jennazacharia4449Ай бұрын
Miss you!! What a blast!! Missing it!
@perksofharrietАй бұрын
I miss you so much too!! Let's do it again please hehe
@jennazacharia4449Ай бұрын
Absolutely!! I need to come out to you!
@perksofharrietАй бұрын
Heck yeah you do!!!
@RebeccaBergamo2 ай бұрын
Hello!!! Did they ask you on the interview if you knew about Disney history or Disney cruise line history? About Disney movies? Your favorite characters? Thank you! ❤
@perksofharriet2 ай бұрын
They asked why I wanted to work for Disney really more than what I knew about Disney. They hire you for the person you are and if you have the sort of personality that fits with Disney and that sparkle. Someone I worked with wasn’t the biggest Disney fan and didn’t really watch Disney films ect and still was successful in getting the job! But if you do have knowledge about it that always helps!
@meg24223 ай бұрын
I’ve just applied for this job Its my dream to work on a Disney cruise and I’ve had experience with working with children of all ages
@perksofharriet2 ай бұрын
Good luck! Hope the application is successful 😊
@user-bw5ph1jt3c4 ай бұрын
Am sorry a I wasted my time watch this video none relevant 😢😢
@perksofharriet3 ай бұрын
Sorry you feel that way! Are there any questions you have about the application process at all?
@user-bw5ph1jt3c3 ай бұрын
@@perksofharriet yes was interested in knowing how to apply there qas no understanding
@perksofharriet3 ай бұрын
I do explain how to do that step by step across the whole video. Perhaps there’s no openings for the specific role you’re looking for right now? Check the Disney cruise line jobs website or your local cruise recruitment agency to see if there are any openings, then you’d go from there.
@user-np4gr2je2q4 ай бұрын
Amazing list Daemon in the prison world and Stefan in truly immortal ❤❤
@perksofharriet3 ай бұрын
Heck yeah haha!
@vornamenachname11116 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! I work in kids club on a german ship and realy love ist! sadly we aren't officers and don't have any privileges. Are you allowed tell something about the salary on a disney ship? I'm very interested in this. :D
@perksofharriet6 ай бұрын
Oh that’s so cool! Working in the kids clubs is the best job isn’t it? It may have changed since I last worked for them but the rate of pay was just ok, we got payed every two weeks and I think it was maybe around $900 or so we’d get payed those two weeks? Don’t quote me on that though lol.
@markheying28306 ай бұрын
The 25 Characters who are of your highest priority whenever you go to Disney. Mickey > Minnie > Goofy > Pluto > Donald > Daisy > Chip > Dale > Snow White > Rapunzel > Cinderella > Aurora > Belle > Jasmine > Ariel > Mulan > Elsa > Anna > Vampirina > Doc McStuffins > Fancy Nancy > Olaf > Mary Poppins > Alice > Merida
@anastasiadonaghey1656 ай бұрын
Hey! I really want to work on a Disney cruise ship during my gap year, I do Drama A-Level and have experience acting and have experience in hospitality etc but I'm worried because I will only be 18/19 I won't get hired? Do you have any tips!! :)))
@perksofharriet6 ай бұрын
Hi! They don’t tend to hire anyone really under the age age of 20/21 so you may have to hold off for a little while! Maybe it’s something you can revisit again another time if you’re still interested in!
@margaretkoenig29066 ай бұрын
Hopefully you’re still reading comments for this video! 🤞🏼 I have been wanting to ask a cast member: what are the best pixie dust items to hand out? I want to give something inexpensive that is not going to be thrown in the trash. I was thinking clothes pin magnets with something written on it like, “you’re the best” or thanks for making it magical”. Should I just not give anything?
@perksofharriet6 ай бұрын
That would be so sweet! Anything maybe tiny would be cool actually because the walls on the shops are obviously magnetic so they could put them up in the cabins. Anything really that would make them feel like the long hours are worth it and just to be shown a little bit of appreciation back! Thanks for thinking of the crew members and for wanting to do something special for them!
@margaretkoenig29066 ай бұрын
@@perksofharriet thank you so much for your reply!
@MissKkidsfun-kid5b00k56 ай бұрын
Hello, I’m working on Wonder next month. I was just wondering if you got a specific SIM card for your phone when travelling?
@perksofharriet6 ай бұрын
Hi there! That’s so exciting that you’re joining the wonder! Congrats! For me my phone provider had a plan add on that allowed me to use my phone data like I was in the uk so when I was in range of US territories, Mexico, Puerto Rico etc it worked then. I think people bought US SIM cards to us while they were over in the states but I’m not sure about if they were travelling to other parts of the world. Sorry I couldn’t be more help there!
@peteconradjr.86057 ай бұрын
What the fuck kind of child carries around epinephrine???
@perksofharriet7 ай бұрын
Hi! Allergies are scary, you can never be too careful and you never know when you might need it hence why some children bring it with them to kids club and leave it at the front desk. Either that or they have their parents take care of it and they get called if they should ever need to have it administered. It's a perfectly normal thing to carry around and epi-pen whatever your age or your allergy just in case. It's unfortunate that at any age when you have an allergy that this is the case but better to be safe than sorry!
@sujandevnath27 ай бұрын
I couldn't stop watching! Your editing and presentation style are on point.
@juliasilveria55917 ай бұрын
This is my exact job I’m starting in a month!
@perksofharriet7 ай бұрын
Congratulations! Which ship are you heading to?
@kj_shandy10074 ай бұрын
🎉
@user-gd5gt7zh7o7 ай бұрын
which activities do you normaly do as a youth activities conselor
@team-Masum7 ай бұрын
Aesthetic beauty 💓
@TheShilohNouvelTube7 ай бұрын
Would it be okay if you wanted to work for just about 2 months? How does it work if the contract is longer and you break contract?
@perksofharriet7 ай бұрын
You'd have to discuss your contract length/ availability with your recruiter to see if they would be able to offer you a shorter contract. I'm not entirely sure what would happen if you broke contract as I've not witnessed it first hand before but I imagine worst case scenario you probably wouldn't be invited back for another contract. Doing that you would portray yourself as someone who is unreliable, when they could just easily hire someone who would not break contract so i wouldn't recommend it, as long as you're transparent about your availability I'm sure they could make something work for you.
@snehalreddy3519 ай бұрын
this was the most useful info i found so far, first timer here thank you
@musicislife74649 ай бұрын
How many hours do you usually work in a day/ how much time off do you get off per week? Do you get to get off a lot?
@perksofharriet9 ай бұрын
Hi! It depends on the role but in youth activities you could work up to 11 or so hours a day. You have to legally have at least 10 hours of break time throughout the day I think it was so that could be before your shift, a break in between your shifts or an earlier finish for instance.
@musicislife74649 ай бұрын
@@perksofharriet thank you so much. Do you need a degree?
@perksofharriet9 ай бұрын
No I wouldn’t say so! It certainly helps if you have some sort of background in whatever role you’re going in to but it’s not a requirement to have a degree!
@craiggarden435411 ай бұрын
Awesome video! I’ve just subscribed to your content! Keep up the good work 💙
@nicholaspesch5086 Жыл бұрын
Hey, this was a wonderful video and very helpful for someone who’s nervous at the prospects of being accepted when I apply next year. Just one quick question: I’ve noticed on past cruises I’ve been on as a kid that the vast majority of counselors onboard, particularly in the Oceaneer’s club/lab are women. Do you think they go out of their way to hire that way, or is that just the typical demographics of the applicants?
@perksofharriet Жыл бұрын
Hi there! Thank you so much for saying that! I hope your application process goes smoothly! I don’t necessarily think it’s the way the choose to hire people, I think you’re right that it’s more likely that more females would want to apply for the role than males do for whatever reason. They certainly wouldn’t turn you away because of your gender if you’re perfectly capable of doing the job and are great at entertaining the kids onboard!
@andrewschannel4259 Жыл бұрын
I sailed on the Dream 6 different times between 2011-2016. Some of my dearest memories are the interactions I had with the counselors in Edge and Vibe.
@perksofharriet Жыл бұрын
Aww that’s so great! As counselors it was always so nice forming connections with kids on the ship!
@angelapolly1 Жыл бұрын
They have cooking classes?? How fun!!!
@travelwithdebandnick Жыл бұрын
Hi :) im Debbie from Tasmania Australia :) ive just subscribed to your channel, nice to be onboard :)
@babizap648 Жыл бұрын
I was so nervous about my delay in uploading the documents ( I had some trouble with the medical exam and they asked for a lot of additional information that is taking forever to take care of) and your video really helped!! they said I'm already a part of the team but I haven't received a job offer
@perksofharriet Жыл бұрын
Aww thank you I’m glad to hear it! Hopefully everything falls in to place for you soon so you get that official job offer! Congrats!!
@ames928 ай бұрын
The exact same happened with me! I interviewed back in February 2022 but had some huge delays due to issues with the medical. I finally got my medical certificate about 6 months ago. I’m now just waiting for my criminal record check to come back and then will all be done. They said I should be starting soon! Hope you managed to get it sorted too!
@charleendouglas7224 Жыл бұрын
How long did you work on ships before quitting?
@perksofharriet Жыл бұрын
I was onboard from June 2018- March 2020 and then was still technically employed by DCL throughout the pandemic until I decided to leave in August of 2022 so for three years in total but around a year actually on ship
@justalostgirl Жыл бұрын
I applied for the YAC position, and had the first interview with a recruiter, but with my experience, they said I'm more suited for a NC (nursery counsellor) position. I've been shortlisted and guaranteed for the next/final interview, but I have to wait until they have the dates for the Disney Treasure ... I'm still reeling at getting to the next interview stage, let alone a new Disney cruise! 🤩
@perksofharriet Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness so they want you to open the newest ship? That’s so exciting congrats! Also the nursery is a great time to work as part of im sure you’ll love it !
@justalostgirl Жыл бұрын
@@perksofharriet I know! ❤ Thank you! It happened accidentally but so quickly. I applied one evening, was invited to a webinar and then offered an interview the next day! What are the hours like as a nursery counsellor? It states 10 hours/7 days a week, but they'll have set opening hours won't they? Thank you for these informative videos!
@perksofharriet Жыл бұрын
Oh gosh I hadn’t realised you’d replied I’m sorry! That’s basically how my dcl journey started, applied on a whim and got the job within months haha. The hours are long I won’t lie, I believe if I’m remembering correctly the nursery starts slightly earlier than the rest of kids club or a similar time at least and sometimes they finish around 11pm but sometimes you may be asked to go to the other kids clubs to work until midnight if you fall on that sort of line on the schedule. Your start and end times vary though so it won’t be the same all the time
@victormaldonado2941 Жыл бұрын
Do servers prefer tips in cash or electronic tips?
@redwa52174 Жыл бұрын
Hope this is ok but is there a way to speak to you please as my daughter has just been offered the youth councils job and we’d like to ask some questions about working on DCL’s
@perksofharriet Жыл бұрын
Hi of course! Message me on my Instagram (perksofharriet) and I’ll reply to you on there!
@dangitscaleb Жыл бұрын
My 4 years old is austistic so he is potty train for #1 but don’t like to do # 2 in toilet. So he will have to be in nursery? How much is it per hour? And how do I register?
@perksofharriet Жыл бұрын
When you get on board talk to the councelors at the front of kids club to see if they’ll be able to figure out a way for your 4 year old to be able to go in there. The cut off for the nursery is 3 years old unfortunately. They do have a family restroom usually that the kids/ their grown ups can go in together in the kids club if that would make your little one feel more comfortable using that with your help. I’m sure they’ll be able to come up with a solution for you all :)
@TastesLikeDisney Жыл бұрын
Really like the grey long sleeved shirt! That classic Mickey Globe logo is the best!😄 The Peter Pan pin is fantastic!! I need to look for that one. Thanks for the video!👏👏
@perksofharriet Жыл бұрын
I think it’s an open edition pin so it should stick around for a while! Thanks for watching ☺️
@jaynekranc8607 Жыл бұрын
Going to Alaska at the end of August. No kids, though.
@perksofharriet Жыл бұрын
Enjoy! Those cruises always look so incredible!
@starshine3940 Жыл бұрын
Talking to cast members really does make their day! They deal with difficult people& circumstances so much that kind people can really brighten their day- & possibly give you some extra Disney magic 🪄 I’m a slytherin too lol. I get griffendor a lot
@perksofharriet Жыл бұрын
Exactly! So taking five minutes out of your day to speak to some really goes make a difference ☺️ also woohoo fellow slytherin 💚🐍
@valeriam5330 Жыл бұрын
Loved all the pins that you bought! You seem really sweet! I am also a slytherin 💚
@perksofharriet Жыл бұрын
Aww thank you! ☺️ Yayyy slytherin pride hehe 🐍💚
@erilndchy537 Жыл бұрын
I had the virtual interview with Disney Cruise line and I do not have any answer yet. The interview was feb 15th 2023. I would like to know their answer because this long waiting is killing me😅
@perksofharriet Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the interview! I hope they don’t keep you waiting too long hehe
@natalyalloyd1722 Жыл бұрын
I just passed my medical 😁😁
@TheDisneylover71 Жыл бұрын
Hi former WDW CM curious to ask I know fridges aren’t in the crew member rooms but what if I needed a fridge for my insulin and other medical stuff? Am I not allowed to get hired there because I am a diabetic?
@perksofharriet Жыл бұрын
There are fridges in a crew cabin! So storing insulin wouldn’t be an issue!
@peterjaro6804 Жыл бұрын
I REALLY hope that this isn't sexist or disrespectful to say, but you are just so lovely, bubbly and cute. Don't stop your KZbin productions, but go on forever.
@kammylau4791 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the sharing. I’m interested in joining DLC but didn’t heard much Asian working on board. Did you met any?
@perksofharriet Жыл бұрын
Yes plenty! There were hundreds of nationalities on board! Keep an eye out for recruitment events going on need you or online if you’re interested in joining! Good luck!
@rebeccaBurton-oe3qn Жыл бұрын
Hi Harriet! thank you for providing such useful resources <3 hope your cats are doing well! xx I got my visa and everything verified a few days ago and said my notice period and availability. but haven't heard from them since? xx like i don't how long it will be before I find out my ship or start date? xx im just getting so impatient i really want to start now! xx also do entertainments hosts get to do the sail away show! xxx thank you! xx
@perksofharriet Жыл бұрын
Aww thank you! And for asking about my cats- they’re doing great hehe! Congrats on getting the job! They’re probably just waiting for space to be available on one of the ships in your role before offering you a ship assignment so hang tight! Also yes one of the things ent hosts usually get to do is the sail away shows! Good luck with everything ! x
@rebeccaBurton-oe3qn Жыл бұрын
@@perksofharriet No worries! thank you so much for replying! i'm also a cat mum so understand the joy XD i must admit its getting abit frustrating now, i got the job jan 6th and they sent me an email 2 weeks ago that they probably wont have space for me until april. i turned down jobs to do this but now ive lost a lot of money wating for them ya know? im so excited to start but its a bit sad how they hired me before even having a job for me. i appreciate your videos so much they give me comfort when im feeling impatient XD sending love! xx
@perksofharriet Жыл бұрын
That does sound really frustrating that you’ve turned things down to wait for an opportunity to join the ships to become available! Hopefully you hear something soon, keeping my fingers crossed for you :)
@ritanogueira3698 Жыл бұрын
Hii ! I finally finished gathering all my documents a month ago, however I still do not have a starting date ! How long did it take you to start working ?
@thoragraham897 Жыл бұрын
Hi Rita, have you got an embarkation date yet? I'm also waiting
@ashleythomas1425 Жыл бұрын
This will be the first year I think my kids are old enough to check themselves in and out of the club. Can I tell them to just let a cast member call me on the wave phone so I know they left and they still head to the room for me to meet them? Trying to figure out how to keep in touch with the kids on the boat
@perksofharriet Жыл бұрын
Hi there! Just make sure you’re child has one of the wave phones from the room with them and you can contact them that way. There is I think still a in app messaging feature on the navigator app that you can use! Just make sure to keep refreshing it so it regularly updates the messaging feature so you don’t miss messages! Hope that helps! And enjoy your cruise!
@kehlyrath2040 Жыл бұрын
Would crew members ever enjoy a gift type tip as well as a cash tip? If yes what kind of item? Can we tip or give a gift to any crew member that gives a magical moment?
@anthonymedeiros1962 Жыл бұрын
Outside of the included gratuities what is an expected amount to give servers and room attendants per day? Also should you give it each day or the last day of your cruise?
@openminded5698 Жыл бұрын
She might respond to you. But from what I heard they say about 14.00 per family member in the room per day.
@MegaFclef Жыл бұрын
Prepaid gratuities are a great option and at the last night of sailing you are given a questionnaire sheet to fill out, and four green envelopes for the waitstaff and the cabin steward tips . We always go prepaid and its always based on how many days your cruise and I believe how many in your party. Outside of the prepaid we tip an extra cash amount and it varies on how well the service was from each castmember. During the first reopening sailings when the ships were sailing around 33% capacity we paid up to extra 120% on top of the prepaid amount do to the fact that these cast members get compensated on tips and with low capacity cruise they were working very hard for a 3rd of the usual precovid compensation.