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 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 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 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…
Read MoreSustainable living at Flamingo Crossings Village
We believe it’s important to show our Disney Programs participants ways they can take care of the environment and contribute to The Walt Disney Company’s vision to create a happier and healthier planet for us all. This April, we held the first ever Neighborhood Recycling Challenge at Flamingo Crossings Village. Participants were invited to work…
Read MoreProfessional Intern spotlight: Wayne Hartman, College and International Recruitment Professional Intern
Meet Wayne, a Disney Professional Intern. We first met him in the last fall as a Disney College Program legacy participant working at Satu’li Canteen at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Since completing his College Program in January, Wayne has stepped into a new role supporting college and international recruitment as a professional intern. We…
Read MoreThe Disney Cultural Representative Program Returns this August
Since the reopening of Walt Disney World, we’ve frequently been asked when Disney International Programs will bring back the Disney Cultural Representatives. Today, we’re thrilled to announce the Disney Cultural Representative program will return in phases and begin welcoming the first new participants in August. The Cultural Representatives play an important role in our…
Read MoreProfessional intern spotlight: Kordrick Gibbons, Walt Disney Imagineering architecture professional intern
Kordrick is a recent graduate of Hampton University who has found himself living out the highest of his goals: to work for Walt Disney Imagineering! Beyond goals and projects within the architecture field, Kordrick hopes to aid those coming behind him in achieving their goals, too. What is your role, specific title, and how would…
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