Disney Programs
Ready to begin: First Disney College Program arrivals at Flamingo Crossings Village
For the first time in over a year, on June 15, we welcomed several hundred new and returning participants to their Disney College Program! They are the first program participants to move into our new housing complex, Flaming Crossings Village, and a great, warm welcome was awaiting them. Participants arrived as early as 7:40 a.m.…
Read MoreWelcome summer 2021 Disney Professional Interns!
A Disney Professional Internship looks a bit different this year: working from home means virtual meetings, no morning commute, and probably wearing sweatpants. Nonetheless, a Disney Professional Internship is still an amazing opportunity for many students to begin their careers at a company they already have a passion for. Recently, we welcomed over 400 new…
Read More#BeyondDisney: Former cultural representative launches environmental initiative in Tanzania
One of the most amazing parts of a Disney Program is the ability for participants to share their heritage, culture and customs with people from across the globe. But the most magical part of it is when our participants are inspired to make a difference with the knowledge gained from their time on the Program.…
Read MoreDisney College Program applications now open!
We are excited to announce that Disney College Program applications open today – apply now! This summer, alongside 2020 participants who were given the opportunity to apply early, we are thrilled to welcome new participants to a Disney College Program at Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida. Over the past year, the Disney Programs experience…
Read MoreShare your Disney Programs story with us!
At Disney, we’re all storytellers, and we know our Disney Programs participants have some great ones to tell! We’re looking for stories from all our Disney Program participants and interns: College Program, International Program, Culinary Program or Professional Internship. From extra magical moments in your role to taking what you learned #BeyondDisney and back home…
Read MoreWelcome home: Introducing Flamingo Crossings Village!
For forty years, the Disney College Program has not only been a great work experience but a home-away-from-home for hundreds of thousands of participants. The program has experienced many changes over the years, but this may be the most exciting one yet! ✨ This summer, we are excited to share that the newest members of…
Read MoreEverything you need to know about the return of the Disney College Program
We are so excited to welcome participants of a 2020 Disney College Program back this June! An email was sent just a few days ago to those whose programs were shortened or canceled last year, and we can’t wait to see them return. For those of you not a part of this group and wondering…
Read MoreThe Disney College Program is coming back!
We are absolutely thrilled to share exciting news about the return of the Disney College Program at Walt Disney World® Resort this June! Along with much of the world, we’re encouraged by the progress made possible by rising vaccination rates and recently revised guidance around health and safety measures. And while we’re seeing some additional positive signs,…
Read MoreHow to have the best virtual internship
You could say things look a bit different in the “office” now. Many of us have transitioned to working from home and spending most of our time in a virtual environment. You might have a few questions about what this means for an internship with Disney, wondering, “how will this affect my position?” and “how…
Read More6 tips for the first week of your Professional Internship
Whether this is your first internship or 100th, starting a new position can be very overwhelming. I can remember a few years ago when I first started my Professional Internship with Disney, I always wished there was a guide on how to set myself up for success during my first week. In order to help…
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