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New Online Submission Opportunity Searching for Multiple Musicians to be part of the Inaugural Disney Treasure Cast

On Monday, Disney Auditions put out a casting call searching for musicians to fill multiple roles onboard the Disney Treasure during the inaugural season. This particular opportunity opens the door to even more applicants as it is an online submission opportunity. All performers should be prepared to play 30–45-minute sets up to a maximum of 3 hours per day, 6 days per week for entire length of contract. Deadline for submitting is Sunday, February 18, 2024 11:59pm EST.

Disney Cruise Line – ONLINE SUBMISSIONS – Inaugural Cast of DISNEY TREASURE- Multiple Musician Roles

Disney Cruise Line’s® brand new luxury cruise liner, the DISNEY TREASURE, will be setting sail providing magic for our guests in a new way! Disney takes pride in the art of theatrical storytelling, producing the highest caliber entertainment at sea. Now is your chance to work with industry leaders for a professional entertainment experience like no other. 

Disney Cruise Line is seeking musicians to fill our entertainment venues with lively tunes for our Guests of all ages to enjoy. Benefits include competitive pay, travel, room & board in crew cabins (most musician roles receive a single living space with shared bath between two cabins), and elevated onboard privileges. 

Auditions will be held with call backs running through February/March with rehearsals planned for August/September 2024. Onboard contracts are expected to run from late-October 2024 to March 2025.

Seeking the following individual roles:

Three Mariachi-style musicians will play music to transport guests into the vibrant Plaza de Santa Cecilia during a themed theatrical dining fiesta inspired by Disney/Pixar Coco . As diners savor their meals and mingle with characters from the movie, our musicians will serenade them with Mexican Folkloric tunes and soul-stirring melodies from the film. We are currently sourcing for pre-formed trios and are open to reviewing individual submissions. Trio must contain Guitarrón, Guitar/Vihuela, and Violin.

• GUITARRÓN:  Lively musicians who are highly skilled in Mariachi standards with spirited showmanship. They should be engaging and animated. Sight reading and the ability to read music is highly preferred. Preference is towards musicians with top-notch rhythmic timing for movement and music. Vocals and minimal dialogue are required. Performers must be able to stroll throughout the restaurant as they perform. 
• GUITAR/VIHUELA:  Lively musicians who are highly skilled in Mariachi standards with spirited showmanship. They should be engaging and animated. Sight reading and the ability to read music is highly preferred. Preference is towards musicians with top-notch rhythmic timing for movement and music. Vocals and minimal dialogue are required. Performers must be able to stroll throughout the restaurant as they perform. 
• VIOLIN:  Lively musicians who are highly skilled in Mariachi standards with spirited showmanship. They should be engaging and animated. Sight reading and the ability to read music is highly preferred. Preference is towards musicians with top-notch rhythmic timing for movement and music. Vocals and minimal dialogue are required. Performers must be able to stroll throughout the restaurant as they perform. 

Three versatile musicians who will bring atmospheric entertainment to life whether playing as part of the boisterous 80’s rock party or while providing a retro flair on Disney classics in an adult lounge.  Members of the trio may also split off to play as individuals or team up with other musicians for smaller sets. 

• GUITAR : A strong front person that brings a large repertoire of music spanning several musical genres, including popular hits from yesterday to today.  Strong vocals, ability to read music, and a quick learner are a must. The highly skilled performer must have showmanship expertise to perform in a variety of venues (indoor and outdoor), being highly proficient in classic 80’s rock as well as jazz and swing.  They may be asked to engage with Guests, take requests, and create a fun atmosphere that encourages Guests to return. Multi-instrumentalists will be highly considered.
• BASS : The bassist is a versatile and grounded musician with the skill to play the electric and acoustic upright bass in various entertainment settings (indoor and outdoor).  This musician must be able to read music and be able to improvise in a solo moment in front of a large audience, while also having the ability to blend in with an assortment of musicians and vocalists at a moment’s notice. This performer should be capable of playing multiple styles being highly proficient in classic 80’s rock as well as jazz and swing.  They must not be shy of taking the spotlight in a live performance.  It is preferred that this musician have background vocals, however that is not a requirement.  Multi-instrumentalists will be highly considered.
• DRUMS:  Able to lead the band through various songs in every musical genre, the drummer must be a proficient and experienced musician who can read music.  This versatile drummer excels at classic 80’s rock, and also has the ability to quickly adapt to swing and jazz in a musical trio setting.  The drummer is a master percussionist, who knows how to put the groove in any beat, or make a LIVE performance explode with excitement regardless of setting (indoor and outdoor). This artist is the heartbeat of the music and the band they are playing with.  Vocals are a plus but not required. Multi-instrumentalists will be highly considered.

PIANIST (2 positions available) : A lively piano player that carries a large repertoire of music that spans several musical genres, including classical pieces to popular hits from yesterday to today.  Strong familiarization with Disney songs is a must.  This highly skilled performer must have showmanship expertise to perform in a variety of venues (indoor and/or outdoor), engaging with Guests, taking requests, and creating a fun atmosphere that encourages Guests to return.  Performer must be comfortable playing a pre-set playlist alongside other live musicians.  Performer may also be asked to participate in other activities such as weddings, a live musical trivia that requires microphone and communication skills, and/or other unique gatherings.  Ability to read music and sight-read quickly is required.

Audition Material:

All candidates should prepare a video that contains a brief introduction of yourself and your experience (15-30 seconds) followed by material as specified below:

• Guitarrón, Violin, and Guitar/Vihuela:  should prepare 2–3 short selections of varying Mariachi standards (huapangos, son jalisciense, rancheras, and boleros). Must include vocals that show range, tone, and vibrato. Please showcase skills with respective instrument and vocals.
• Guitar, Bass, Drums, and Pianists  should prepare 2-3 short selections that feature a range of styles, including: Jazz, Rock, Disney, Top 40, Swing, and Latin.  Vocals are required for the guitarist.  Vocals are strongly encouraged for bass, drums, and pianists.

You can find more details on the above listings and potentially new listings by visiting  DisneyAuditions.com .

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Disney Cruise Line ® is seeking various musician roles to fill our entertainment venues with lively tunes for our Guests of all ages to enjoy .

Disney takes pride in the art of theatrical storytelling, producing the highest caliber entertainment at sea. Now is your chance to work with industry leaders for a professional entertainment experience like no other.

Disney Cruise Line Entertainment is currently hosting an in-person audition in New York City searching for jazz pianists and vocal guitarists.

Auditions will be held Thursday June 27th from 9:30am to 4:30pm EST at 20 minute time slots. Please only select one time slot.

Seeking the following roles:

Jazz Pianist- Tiana’s Place Dining Experience

Jazz pianist to be part of a produced trio (vocalist, pianist, and upright bassist) to represent the culturally rich story of Tiana’s Place in an entertainment dining experience aboard the Disney Wonder.

Piano players must have extensive knowledge on New Orleans jazz music and swing along with a repertoire that spans several musical genres. Strong familiarization with Disney songs is a must. This highly skilled and animated performer must have showmanship expertise to perform in a variety of venues, engaging with Guests, and creating a fun atmosphere that encourages Guests to return. This musician must be able to read music and improvise in a solo moment in front of a large audience.

When not performing in a scripted offering, musicians may be scheduled in other venues, which would include more Top 40 and Pop Music of the trio’s choosing. Strong familiarization with Disney songs is a must, especially Disney songs in a jazz style.

Vocal Guitarist- Disney’s Victrophonics & Pirate Rockin’ Parlay

Versatile musician to be a part of various rehearsed groups who will bring atmospheric entertainment to life whether playing as part of the boisterous 80’s rock party or while providing a retro flair on Disney classics in an adult lounge.

Vocal Guitarists (electric guitar preferred) must be a strong front person that brings a large repertoire of music spanning several musical genres, including popular hits from yesterday to today. Strong vocals, ability to read music, and a quick learner are a must. The highly skilled performer must have showmanship expertise to perform in a variety of venues (indoor and outdoor), being highly proficient in classic 80’s rock as well as jazz and swing. They may be asked to engage with Guests, take requests, and create a fun atmosphere that encourages Guests to return.

Audition Material Details

· Jazz Pianists: musicians should perform 2-3 short selections (max 32 bars each) that feature a range of styles, with heavy emphasis on jazz and swing.

· Vocal Guitarists: musicians should perform 2-3 short selections (max 32 bars each) that feature a range of styles, including Jazz, Rock, Disney, Top 40, Swing, and Latin

Contract Details

· Contracts are typically 3-4 months. Performers should have availability for one year or longer and will be rehearsed prior to the first contract.

· Musicians typically are housed in shared cabins with one other performer.

· Performers should be prepared to perform up to a maximum of 3 hours per day, 6 days per week for the entire length of contract.

· Contract start as early as October 2024!

· Benefits include competitive pay, travel, room & board in crew cabins, and elevated onboard privileges.

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Joe L. lives in the UK. For two years he worked as a Entertainment Host for Disney Cruise Line (DCL). Prior to DCL he obtained a BA in Media Production and worked in children's / youth TV and sports coaching. Joe was also a local youth group leader and did some presenting and hosting work with Border TV and other corporate projects. This is Part I of II . The second part discusses what it's like to work on a cruise ship.

What made you want to work on a cruise ship?

What related experience did you have prior to being hired?

I had worked in a youth club and on camps but I think mainly my experience in children's television was what suited me best for the Disney ship. It was a family audience and just like a kids' show most of the time. I had been on television, written scripts and knew the tone of entertainment they wanted. I didn't have any holiday park experience, just some live and television hosting experience.

Cruise ships have so many industries in one place - food / beverage, entertainment, activities, merchandise - there is not much experience that can really prepare you. It's different to all others.

Did you apply for this job specifically or for several different opportunities at once?

I applied for an entertainment position - I didn't know much about the roles that were available, or what they encompassed. But I wanted to host events and be in front of the crowd.

What were the employer's job requirements?

The jobs were open to anyone with entertainment experience, whether in comedy, singing, musician, magician, or just experience working with and entertaining children. I wasn't aware of any particular qualifications or experience - it was very much based on your personality.

Can you remember any of the questions they asked you?

Not many, but they asked if they thought I could "take it" or would I feel like jumping ship and quitting if it got tough.

How long did it take from applying for the position to getting your first contact?

The whole process took about six months. They got back to me instantly to say I had been successful and was on the list for the job, but then I had to wait for an opening on the ships to come up.

What happened after you were hired?

I got a phone call asking me if I could fly out about a week before they needed me, and I had to begin packing there and then - it was just good timing that I was at the end of a TV contract. You have to drop everything and just go when they call.

Did you receive any special training or preparation?

That was perhaps the toughest part of working on the cruise - no preparation! And the information that you do get - especially for the Disney ships - cannot prepare you for what happens day-to-day. Even though I loved it and embraced it, I went on to the ship quite unprepared - I was sent on a flight still unaware of exactly what I would be doing.

After a two-day training session about safety and history of the company, I was on the ship. I think in a way it's the best way to learn - you just have to get on board and settle in - not much can really prepare you for the role I did.

Describe the living arrangements and how you dealt with sharing space.

I lived in a small cabin in the decks sea level and below, which I shared with a roommate in the same sort of department. We had everything we needed, phone, bathroom, shower, and TV/DVD player - just in smaller cabin than the guests had. It was fine for me, tight at times, but I loved having a roommate and an environment similar to university halls.

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An In-Depth Look at Cruise Ship Musician Salaries and Perks

Cruise Ship Musician Salary – How Much Does It Pay to Play?

Cruise Ship Musicians earn a decent salary but that’s only the beginning.  When you consider the types of positions available, on board expenses & the ability to schedule in advance, cruise ship gigs become a lot more attractive. Below we go into all the detalis, from average cruise ship musician salary by job to onboard expenses and everything in between.

What is the Average Starting Salary of a Cruise Ship Musician?

Starting cruise ship musician salaries range from $2,000 up to $3,300/month (USD). Salaries can vary based on experience level but it mostly depends on the specific music position you take on board. If you’re just getting started in the cruise music industry, below are some guides for what you can expect.

Types of Music Jobs Onboard

Depending on the cruise line & cruise ship’s size – there can be up to 25 musicians on board at a time.  Contracts are staggered to ensure that the same number of musicians are on board throughout the year.  These musicians and bands often perform simultaneously.  For example, while the solo guitarist is playing Jason Mraz poolside, the 7 piece orchestra is performing a cirque style show in the theater, with the house band partying to a Bruno Mars tune in the nightclub.  Here are the most commons types of cruise ship musician jobs & starting salaries:

• Solo Musicians (solo guitarists & piano bar entertainers) have their own cabin and start at $3300/month (USD).
• Duos (Classical & Contemporary) share a cabin and start around $2400/month each (USD).
• Ensembles (Jazz Quartets, Party Bands & Dance Quartet) share cabins and range from $2400 – $2800/month per person (USD).
• Orchestra/Showband Musician (bass, drums, guitar, keys, sax, trumpet, trombone) share cabins and start at $2200/month (USD).
• Bandmasters are often a member of the orchestra, have their own cabin and start at $2700/month (USD).

These are only the starting salaries and can vary greatly depending on the line and the musician’s experience.  Proven musicians/entertainers that can fill a room are in high demand and thus earn a larger on board salary.  In addition, musicians hired for specialty/book shows often make higher wages.

Onboard Expenses

$2400 on a cruise ship is WAY different than $2400 on land.  Onboard, you don’t have many expenses so your cruise ship musician salary can stretch much further.  Here are some examples:

• Travel – Roundtrip flights, hotels & transfers are all covered by the cruise line.  Get yourself to a regional airport and they’ll take it from there.
• Meals – Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided – free of charge.  Whether you’re eating in the staff cafeteria, pasta or sushi at the buffet or a steak dinner in a restaurant on board, food is free!
• Lodging – You’re essentially living in a floating hotel….for free.  Your cabin is even cleaned & bed made.
• Health Insurance – If you’re an employee of the cruise line, you’re covered medically while on board.

Before you set sail on your journey, limiting your land expenses is key.  Rent, mortgage payments, car payments and health insurance aren’t needed and can free you up.  Even with a couple drinks and shopping in ports, performing as a musician on board a cruise ship can really allow you to save.

How Long are Cruise Musician Contracts?

Contracts are generally 4-6 months in length.  That’s 6 months of continuous work….and pay checks!  If the contract is going well, you’ll have the opportunity to schedule another before the first one finishes.  Most musicians like to schedule 6 months on and 6 weeks off to plan ahead.  In this sense, working on a cruise ship offers vacations and job security that musicians hardly find.

How Do I Get Paid…and How Often?

Cruise Ship Musicians are either employees or contractors.

• Employees – Most Cruise Lines offer direct deposit and/or a bank card.  Funds are deposited directly to your bank account or to your bank card on the 1st and 15th of every month on board.
• Contractors – Contractors are paid every other week via PayPal or company check.

Are Taxes Withheld?

There is normally a large compliment of international musicians on board.  Taxes are not withheld for non-US citizens.  Federal taxes are withheld from US employees only.

Do I have to Pay an Agency?

The short answer is no.  The long answer is that all cruise lines operate differently.  If the cruise line pays the agency directly, you don’t pay anyone.  If the cruise line doesn’t pay the agency directly, they’ll often increase the salary offered in order to compensate for the agency fee, paid by the musician.

Why Use an Agency?

Cruise Ship Talent Agencies allow for musicians to apply to multiple cruise lines and opportunities at once.  Most cruise lines work exclusively with specific agencies to fill their live music needs.  Working with an agency gives you the best chance to get the best cruise ship music job available.

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Disney Cruise Line Revenue Management Analyst

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Our shoreside Cast Members support Crew Members and strategy efforts for our continually growing fleet. Chart the course for an incredible career journey with Disney Cruise Line!

Disney Cruise Line Revenue Management is responsible for fleet-wide pricing, revenue planning and forecasting, and inventory control. The Disney Cruise Line Revenue Management Analyst works closely with their leader, a Revenue Manager, to maximize revenue from stateroom inventory for their assigned ship. Revenue Management Analysts are resident experts of their ship and its revenue strategy, and are responsible for enacting a selling strategy and supporting pricing decisions that meet revenue goals. They are also responsible for working with other shoreside teams to ensure that each reservation is paid in full and assigned a stateroom so the pier and onboard teams can provide a seamless guest experience.

What You Will Do

• Partner with Revenue Manager on inventory control strategies, including overselling and upgrading on the category level for each sailing
• Implement real-time inventory controls in Disney Cruise Line’s reservation system, including opening and handling promotional offers
• Monitor exception reports to ensure guests have fully paid applicable deposits and balances due, as well as ensure cancellation and other policies are being properly followed
• Partner with various departments (including Guest Services, Guest Communications, Security Compliance, Pier Operations, and Sales) to problem solve reservation challenges and apply Guest Communications vouchers to reservations
• Work with shipboard team to block rooms for maintenance while minimizing impact to guests and revenue
• Provide back-up support for Revenue Manager in evaluating Revenue Management System pricing recommendations
• Evaluate and suggest improvements to department processes and reports
• Collaborate with Revenue Managers to generate group quotes for Sales team
• Apply data analysis and strategic thinking to ad hoc projects that increase revenue potential

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Proven Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Curiosity about using data to answer questions and communicate recommendations
• Self-motivated and meticulous, with the ability to quickly learn new systems and processes
• Proven success collaborating with a range of partners
• Strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and pride in delivering quality results

Preferred Qualifications

Revenue Management, Pricing, or Cruise Industry experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related field

About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Magical Cruise Company, Limited, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Magical Cruise Company, Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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