Disney Programs
Professional Intern Spotlight: Two friends, two coasts: Former classmates follow their dreams
Mikhaila Estwick and Maureen Zeufack met their freshman year of high school and became friends during biology class. Today, the high school friends are both pursuing their dreams with The Walt Disney Company – on opposite coasts. Maureen at Disneyland. Mikhaila at Magic Kingdom Park. Maureen was researching diverse programs for media students when she…
Read MoreDisney College Program participants to join the Minnie Van team
If you’ve been to Walt Disney World® Resort lately, you may already know that Minnie Vans have returned to our roadways! If you’re not familiar with the Minnie Van service, it is a private car service that will whisk you away from place to place around Walt Disney World property in Minnie Mouse style. The…
Read MoreCurious about the Disney College Program? Attend an information session!
Are you interested in the Disney College Program but have a few questions before applying? We get it! And we’d like to give you answers. Disney College Program recruiters will be hosting “Get to Know the Disney College Program” virtual information sessions where you will be able to get answers to all of your Disney…
Read MoreProfessional Intern Spotlight: April Breedlove, Software Engineering Professional Intern
From Disney Dreamer to Disney Professional Intern, April is living her dream come true! As a software engineering Professional Intern, April gets to join her passions for Disney and computer science to help enhance guests’ experience at Walt Disney World® Resort. April says, “It’s been really cool to see my two passions combined! I love…
Read MoreDisney Programs Participants receive their Mouseters for the first time in three years!
For the first time in nearly three years, Disney Programs participants had the opportunity to take part in an instructor-led course during their Program. These 5-week learning offerings give participants the opportunity to explore unique topics that are valuable to The Walt Disney Company. In May, participants attended the first Leadership 101 series, which focused…
Read MoreCulinary Program Alumni Spotlight: Alberto Womack, Duty Manager, Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Meet Alberto, an alumni of the Disney Culinary Program who has surfed some awesome waves in his career at Walt Disney World® Resort! In his six years with Disney, Alberto has impacted parks, resorts, and now water parks by always keeping his cast and guest experience top of mind. This incredible journey for Alberto started…
Read MoreParticipant spotlight: Making waves with chalk art at Typhoon Lagoon
At Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, one College Program participant has been using his background in illustration to create a very special sort of magic. As a custodial cast member, Chris has been able to create breathtaking chalk art on the sidewalks of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. Chris begins each drawing by sketching…
Read MoreProfessional Intern Spotlight: Disney General Entertainment Interns
Through Disney General Entertainment we have the privilege of enjoying beloved brands such as Freeform, Hulu, FX, and National Geographic. From animation to diversity and inclusion, professional interns are assisting with driving their teams forward and bringing us new content. Disney General Entertainment proudly spotlighted some of its great interns through an ongoing intern spotlight…
Read MoreFive spots for program graduation photos
That photo with graduation Mickey and Minnie is iconic for Disney Programs participants, but there are tons of great spots around Flamingo Crossings Village to capture beautiful photos as well! As many participants prepare to conclude their program, we wanted to share five of our favorite spots to capture your graduation celebration. THE “BITS N’…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month: Tips to improve your mental well-being
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to become more aware of resources to support mental and emotional health while taking note of our own mental wellbeing. While we are not mental health professionals, we do want everyone to be mindful of how they are feeling both mentally and physically. Here are a few…
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