Disney Programs
One Participant’s Journey to Earning 200 Learning Hours
As Benny began his Disney College Program, he made one thing clear – that learning would be the heart of his entire journey. When the Disney Programs learning team introduced a new achievement called the Sorcerer’s List, this unlocked a new goal for Benny. The Sorcerer’s List is an achievement for participants who have truly…
Read MoreYour Guide to Medical Accommodations on the Disney College Program
What is a medical accommodation? Medical accommodations and restrictions are written instructions from a doctor that state the functional limitations on activities an employee can do at work. Who is eligible for a medical accommodation? All Disney Programs participants can submit a medical accommodation request. Requests are reviewed and approved on a case-by-case…
Read MoreFinding Success After Your Program – Disney College Program Miniseries: Season 5 Episode 4
ON THIS EPISODE OF LIFE AT DISNEY PODCAST Meet Tasia and Tyreah, two alumnae of the Disney College Program HBCU Cohort Powered by Disney on the Yard who are currently continuing their Disney careers as Guest Experience Managers at Walt Disney World Resort. Welcome to season five of our miniseries, where we’ll discuss all things…
Read MoreHow One International Student Found Her Forever Home at Disney
Each day, Mariana steps into her role as a labor manager with Walt Disney World’s Workforce Management team with the same spark that drew her to Disney nearly two decades ago. But before helping create seamless schedules and experiences for cast members across the resort, she was a student from Mexico with a dream and…
Read MoreThe First Step to Landing Your Disney Dream Job – Disney College Program Miniseries: Season 5 Episode 3
ON THIS EPISODE OF LIFE AT DISNEY PODCAST Meet Kylea and Andre, two Disney College Program participants with creative backgrounds and big dreams of continuing their careers with Disney after their programs. Welcome to season five of our miniseries, where we’ll discuss all things about life on the Disney College Program! For more than 40…
Read MoreReaching Your Career Goals on the Disney College Program – Disney College Program Miniseries: Season 5 Episode 2
ON THIS EPISODE OF LIFE AT DISNEY PODCAST Chris, a Disney College Program participant studying marketing, joins Kayla, a Disney College Program alumna working in marketing, to talk about how their programs have helped them on their career journeys. Welcome to season five of our miniseries, where we’ll discuss all things about life on the…
Read MoreA Disney Cast Members Journey Across Generations
Felix’s story begins decades before his program, with his mother, Yuko, who participated in the same program 25 years ago at the Japan pavilion. Yuko not only discovered her passion for creating magical moments but also met her husband—Felix’s father—through the program, who worked in the Germany pavilion. Today, Felix follows in their footsteps, creating…
Read MoreFrom Puerto Rico to the Disney College Program – Disney College Program Miniseries: Season 5 Episode 1
ON THIS EPISODE OF LIFE AT DISNEY PODCAST What’s it like moving from Puerto Rico to Florida for the Disney College Program? Hear from current participants Roschelle and Mei to find out! Welcome to season five of our miniseries, where we’ll discuss all things about life on the Disney College Program! For more than 40…
Read MoreHow a Former Cultural Exchange Participant is Helping Grow the Program
CONTRIBUTED BY Jaylen Holmes The Walt Disney Company is deeply rooted in the spirit of creativity, collaboration and partnership. So, it’s special to see real examples of those values being practiced! Meet Josemaría, a former Disney Cultural Exchange Program participant from Peru, whose journey is a testament to the power of cultural immersion, personal…
Read MoreIt’s a World of Possibilities – Disney Programs Endless Possibilities Showcase
It may be a small world after all, but participants discovered a wide world of possibilities at the Endless Possibilities Showcase! This networking event, which takes place twice a year, features Cast Members from all across Disney Experiences in Florida, from areas such as Culinary and Guest Relations to departments such as Walt Disney Imagineering…
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