Japan Disney Cultural Representative Program

Japan Disney Cultural Representative Program

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Job 1326525  
Location Orlando, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Jan. 17, 2026

The Cultural Representative Program is a twelve-month work experience located at Walt Disney World Resort, near Orlando, Florida. It is an opportunity to be immersed in different cultures from around the world and build lifelong relationships. Participants need to be able to authentically represent and showcase the distinctive cultures and traditions of one of the countries or regions we have recreated in look and ambiance at Walt Disney World Resort.

They will also be interacting with people from across the globe and crafting immersive experiences for our guests, while fulfilling various front‑line, customer‑facing roles!

Countries and regions represented are:
Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Norway, Sub‑Saharan Africa (Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe), and United Kingdom.

Accepting applications for arrivals from August through November 2026 for a 12‑month program. Additional positions might become available later on (during December 2026 through August 2027).

Our Japan Cultural Representatives can be placed in a Kidcot role. Below is the description for this role.

• Greeting and interacting with guests while providing your cultural heritage
• Organizing craft projects for children
• Maintaining cleanliness of the Kidcot area and pavilion
• Language exchange
• Retrieving and arranging strollers
• Handling emergency evacuations on an attraction when necessary

To be eligible to apply for the Japan Cultural Representative Program, you MUST:

• Speak English fluently.
• Be at least 18 years of age to apply.
• Be able to authentically represent Japan.
• Be receptive to Disney Look guidelines.
• Be fully available to work Sunday through Saturday, including days and nights, holidays and overtime.

All candidates (including former Cast Members) are required to attend an in‑person presentation and interview in Japan.

You are required to upload your Resume/CV and Cover Letter in PDF or Word format (in English) for this job application.

Former Cultural Representative Program participants must wait 15 months from your most recent program end date to apply for a new Cultural Representative Program.

Pay rate:
Cast Members will earn an hourly rate of pay starting at $19.00 per hour depending on the role they are selected to perform.

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Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from across the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

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 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.