Top 10 moments in Disney College Program history

The Disney College Program gives students the chance to live, learn and earn at Walt Disney World® Resort or Disneyland® Resort.  It is a paid internship for a world-renowned company that will not only stand out on their résumé but allow them the unique opportunity to network and learn from Disney leaders.  The possibility to…

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Passing on the passion: Janneth’s journey to inspiring Girls Who Code

Within a company filled with magic, it’s easy to wonder where all of it comes from. Pull back the curtain on The Walt Disney Company and you’ll see that technology and diversity are two of the major forces helping create unforgettable experiences for guests and consumers, as well as a culture of innovation for employees.…

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Spotlight on ESPN’s Charlotte office

We are thrilled to welcome ESPN interns throughout the year in Bristol, New York City, Los Angeles, Austin and Charlotte, and we wanted to take this opportunity to shine a spotlight on Charlotte, North Carolina, location! The Charlotte office is ESPN’s college sports hub and is home to ESPNU and the SEC Network.  With its…

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Advice from current participants for an extra magical program

For many of you, this is your first time on the program. After being accepted you’re bound to have some questions! We spoke to some current participants for some tips and advice. What better way to prepare than to hear it from those who are currently experiencing it? Whether you’re wondering about what to do…

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Magical moment: Former Disney Professional Intern receives CEIA Student Achievement Award

Each year, the Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA) recognizes students from across the country who have demonstrated excellence in a variety of categories. This year, at their annual conference held in South Carolina on April 18, a former Walt Disney Imagineering Professional Intern, Nicholas Peterson, was awarded with the Internship Student Achievement award for…

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Advice from Disney leaders for your program and beyond!

For many participants, their College, International or Culinary Program is the beginning of a lifelong career with The Walt Disney Company! This is often an exhilarating time where the future seems filled with endless possibilities. However, we understand that with this overwhelming optimism comes questions of how to navigate the professional world. To help you,…

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Making memories: Out-of-the-box ways to remember your Disney Program

Your Disney Program is a moment in time you’re going to want to remember. When I started my first Disney Program, I went crazy trying to collect everything: pins, hats, t-shirts, plush – it became so overwhelming! After my program, I realized that my memories extended well beyond my hoards of Tsum Tsum plushes, and…

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3 things to know before applying for a Professional Internship with Disney ABC Television Group

So you want to work in production?  Here are three things to know before applying for a production-related professional internship with Disney ABC Television Group! Be familiar with the different areas within production. There are many different areas that are involved with the production of our great shows!  These can include Preproduction/development, production, post production,…

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Cooking up some fun: 5 things to know about the Disney Culinary Program

Are you ready to be fearless in the kitchen with the Disney Culinary Program? Yippee! The program gives budding cooks a chance to help prepare food for thousands of guests through the Walt Disney World® Resort’s top-rated restaurants, bars, and other food stops. I touched base with a few Disney Culinary Program recruiters and former…

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