Theme parks around the world hire thousands of staff every year and there are so many different roles available. The USA is home to some of the most famous theme parks in the world, but there are parks and jobs available in the UK, throughout Europe, Asia and Oceania.
Top Reasons to Work at a Theme Park
• Choice of so many different jobs
• Make friends from all over the world
• Fast paced environment
• Career progression
• Option to work all over the world
Theme Park Positions
There are a plethora of jobs to choose from at theme parks and the average park hires hundreds of staff every year. These are some of the main areas which theme parks recruit:
• Hospitality – food and beverage
• Sales, merchandise and marketing
• Front entrance/ticketing and customer service
• Photography & videography
• Security and grounds maintenance
• Entertainment and dancers
• Engineers and ride technicians
• IT, sales and marketing
Best Places to Work
You could apply to theme parks local to where you live, or find a position overseas. To be eligible for a theme park job abroad you will need to check requirements and visa eligibility.
Theme Park Jobs in UK
• Alton Towers, Stoke-on-Trent
• Thorpe Park, Chertsey
• Drayton Manor, Tamworth
• Legoland, Windsor
• Paultons Park, Romsey
• Woodlands Family Theme Park, Totnes
• Flamingo Land, Malton
• Brean Leisure Park, Burnham-on-Sea
• Lightwater Valley, North Stainley
• Robin Hill Country Park, Downend
Theme Park Jobs in Europe
• Disneyland Paris, France
• Walt Disney Studios Park, Paris, France
• Futuroscope, France
• Parc Astérix, France
• Puy du Fou, France
• Europa-Park, Germany
• Legoland Deutschland, Germany
• Heide Park, Germany
• Phantasialand, Germany
• Efteling, The Netherlands
• Tivoli Gardens, Denmark
• Legoland Billund, Denmark
• PortAventura, Spain
• Liseberg, Sweden
• Gardaland, Italy
• Parque Warner Madrid, Spain
Theme Park Jobs in North America
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, Florida
• Magic Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, Florida
• Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
• Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Orlando, Florida
• Disney California Adventure, Anaheim, California
• Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, Florida
• Disneyland, Anaheim, California
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Lake Buena Vista, Florida
• Epcot, Lake Buena Vista, Florida
• Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, Virginia
• Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, New Jersey
• Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, California
• Hersheypark, Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Kings Island, Ohio
• Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio
• Canada’s Wonderland, Maple, Ontario
• Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, California
• Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Tampa, Florida
FAQ
Do I need experience to work at a theme park?
Typically, the hiring managers will do their best to place applicants in roles in which they might have prior experience or education. Of course, those willing to learn a new trade are usually asked to discuss the request during their interview.
Salaries
Entry level positions are usually paid very low, but management roles are very well paid.
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