Well I can't actually give my full opinion on the different companies on "High-Traffic Amusement Park Internet Websites", since I had to sign an agreement to confidentially. Also exposing some of the companies weaknesses could damage my reference, so I can strictly only give the unbiased observations of what I see as true. You always hear the phrase, "The people that know, don't tell." well believe me, they want to tell, but they can't. I was warned, I didn't listen, I learned from it.
Also the information I give is from the years I have worked and experienced, it could change for 2007.(Cedar Point could raise it's pay for next year, and Disney raised their pay to $6.40 for 2006.)
Pay (Mine personally):
Cedar Point- $6.25, +.1 TL raise, +$1bonus= $7.35
Six Flags- $7.00(rideop only) +overtime for more than 40 hours
Disney- $6.25 +overtime for more than 40hours a week, or 8 a day
Housing:
Cedar Point Onsite
Location- On the peninsula, within the park
Cost a week- $16.80
Time from housing to work- 1-5minutes
Number of Roommates- 1-3
Addition space other than bedroom- none(community showers)
A/C-None
International population- High
Ease of making friends- Average
Noise Level- Average to High during park hours, Average at night
Privacy- Average
Other Activities in Housing Area- Rec Room at Commons with pool tables, ping pong, weight area, couches with TV, jukebox, food and beverages, limited internet access (around 20mins per session with 10 computers)
Cedar Point Bayside-
Location- Otherside of causeway, in Bayside complex
Cost a week- $24
Time from housing to work- 10-15minutes, traffic permitting
Number of Roommates- 3-5 per apartment, 1-3 per room
Addition space other than bedroom- living area with couches, kitchen, bathroom w/shower
A/C-Only in living area
International population- Varies, mostly low
Ease of making friends- Average to Somewhat Easy
Noise Level- Low
Privacy- Average
Other Activities in Housing Area- Rec Room at Commons with pool tables, ping pong, weight area, couches with TV, jukebox, food and beverages, limited internet access (around 20mins per session with 10 computers).
Cedar Point Apartment-
Location- Otherside of causeway, in Commons
Cost a week- $24
Time from housing to work- 10-15minutes, traffic permitting
Number of Roommates- 1-15 per apartment, 1-3 per room
Addition space other than bedroom- living area, small kitchen, 2 bathrooms w/shower
A/C-Only in living area
International population- Varies, mostly low
Ease of making friends- Easy
Noise Level- High
Privacy- Somewhat low
Other Activities in Housing Area- Rec Room with pool tables, ping pong, weight area, couches with TV, jukebox, food and beverages, limited internet access (around 20mins per session with 10 computers)
Cedar Point Dorm-
Location- Otherside of causeway, in Commons
Cost a week- $31.20
Time from housing to work- 10-15minutes, traffic permitting
Number of Roommates- 1-3 in room
Addition space other than bedroom- none, lockers for personal items
A/C-Yes
International population- Varies, mostly low
Ease of making friends- Average to Somewhat Easy
Noise Level- Average
Privacy- Very low
Other Activities in Housing Area- Rec Room with pool tables, ping pong, weight area, couches with TV, jukebox, food and beverages, limited internet access (around 20mins per session with 10 computers)
Six Flags-
Location- Carthage College under 21, or UofWisconsin-Parkside over 21
Cost a week- $60
Time from housing to work- 45-50minutes, traffic permitting
Number of Roommates- 0-1 in room
Addition space other than bedroom- none, community bathroom
A/C-No
International population- Very High
Ease of making friends- Hard
Noise Level- Low
Privacy- Somewhat High
Other Activities in Housing Area- olympic indoor pool, jacuzzi, weight room, basketball courts, swash courts, football field, rec room with pool tables, laundry rooms, church(Protestant?), library with full internet access.
Disney (Chatham Square)-
Location- Lake Buena Vista off I-4
Cost a week- $82ish
Time from housing to work- 5-30minutes, varies pending location
Number of Roomates- 1-7 per apartment, 0-1 a room
Addition space other than bedroom- Living area with couches, cable hook up for internet and tv, kitchen with appliances including microwave, fridge, and dishwasher, also a balcony or porch on some rooms, 2 bathrooms each with shower, 2-4 closets shared by roommates.
A/C-Yes
International population- Low
Ease of making friends- Easy
Noise Level- Somewhat low
Privacy- Somewhat High
Other Activities in Housing Area- Outdoor Pool, Weight room, Tennis Courts, building with internet access, ping pong, volleyball, Mickey's Retreat.
If you have any additional questions on pay or housing just ask, I can also posts info on any other questions or needed comparisons.
Also if anyone is curious, I have a little slideshow on myspace of pictures of co-workers and myself, working at Six Flags and Disney. Though I haven't updated it in forever, and sometimes the website collapses in on itself.
www.myspace.com/sharkus59
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