Disney Professional Internships
From on stage to backstage: Disney Aspire helps cast member fulfill career dreams
Walt Disney World® Resort is often referred to as the place “Where Dreams Come True” for all who visit, and it is also where cast members can follow their dreams and achieve their goals. Patrickson joined the Disney team as attractions host at Epcot’s Mission Space over seven years ago and has seen his career…
Read MoreA super surprise: #DisneyInterns featured on a Times Square super sign!
On June 30, Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars and summer Professional Interns received a BIG surprise – they were given a great, warm welcome to the company with a feature on a super sign in Times Square! We couldn’t do what we do without our interns, and we were so excited to shine the spotlight on…
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 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…
Read MoreDressing for the weather on your Disney program
Vincente, a Cultural Representative from Mexico, understands the value of wearing sunglasses to protect his eyes. There’s a saying that the weather in March “comes in like a lion” but “goes out like a lamb.” That’s a good generalization of weather in the northern hemisphere. But what does that mean for Disney programs participants in…
Read MoreProfessional intern spotlight: Sahar, Show Programming Animation at Walt Disney Imagineering
Ever wonder how your favorite Disney characters come to life in beloved Disney Parks attractions across the globe? Professional intern Sahar helped the Walt Disney Imagineering team create animatronic magic during her Show Programming Animation internship, then turned that experience into a full-time role as an Associate Technical Animator! Sahar began her journey at Walt…
Read MoreProfessional Intern spotlight: Ashley, guest engagement and digital content development
For former Disney Professional Intern Ashley, every day of her program with Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment Team was a menagerie of fun! Ashley had always been passionate about animals and conservation. After working in entertainment on the Disney College Program, she was determined to pursue a career with the company. Before doing so, she earned…
Read MoreProfessional Intern spotlight: Nick, conservation education presenter
“A wilderness explorer is a friend to all, be it plants or fish or tiny mole.” Nick, a conservation education presenter professional intern at Walt Disney WorldⓇ Resort, takes the wilderness explorer pledge from Pixar’s ‘Up’ to heart. Every day, he teaches guests of all ages about the animals and ecosystems at Disney’s Animal Kingdom…
Read MoreProfessional Intern spotlight: Ellie and Mana, art and design
For art and design intern Ellie, meeting Mickey Mouse at Epcot Character Spot was an unforgettably magical moment – not only because he’s the mouse who started it all, but because Ellie herself created his photo backdrop! It is the accomplishment Ellie is most proud of on her internship so far. “I never expected that…
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