Learning a second language

Okay, well technically it's more than the second. But you get the point. To work at Disney, there are certain things that you need to know. Disney refers to some things differently than other companies. They also have a lot of acronyms and abbreviations to make things easier. I refer to this as Disney-speak. I have listed below many of the more common abbreviations and acronyms that Disney employees use. I have included them for two reasons The first is that it's just interesting to know. The second is so if I ever use these terms in future blogs, you can refer to here and figure out what I'm talking about.

The first group of terms seem to refer to a theater production. This is because at Disney, we're always putting on a show. We want our guests to by happy and to believe in the magic of Disney. This idea does not just refer to the terms used below, but an overall universal idea in the parks.

Cast Member – employee
On Stage – the part of the parks where guests are present; what guests see
Back stage – the part of Disney that only cast members (and approved others) see
Role – the particular job to be performed
Costume – Uniform

The next group of terms are acronyms/abbreviations used to simplify places, things, and events in Disney. When spoken, we usually say the entire thing. But when written, it's quicker to use these abbreviations.

WDW – Walt Disney World

MK – Magic Kingdom
DAK – Disney’s Animal Kingdom
DHS – Disney’s Hollywood Studios

DTD – Down Town Disney

--Epcot doesn’t have one; Epcot technically is one already: Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.
CDS – Cast Deployment System

EMH – Extra Magic Hours

TTC – Transportation and Ticket Center

CP – College Program (also a noun referring to the interns themselves, as in “CPs" or "CPers”)

PI – Professional Internship

The last group are again acronyms/abbreviations. This time for specific roles performed in the parks for Disney.

MEO – Main Entrance Operations
PAC – Parade Audience Control
BBB – Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

FSFB – Full Service Food and Beverage

QSFB – Quick Service Food and Beverage

ATTR – Attractions