Programs Blog
How 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 MoreTwo babies born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Oh boy, oh boy! Our animal care team is delighted to welcome two new babies to the herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – a Hartmann’s mountain zebra foal and a sitatunga calf. Both babies are males, and they are doing great as they bond with their moms. Check out these adorable pics! Current Disney Programs participants and alumni are…
Read MoreBreathe: You’re doing amazing!
Moving to a new area, trying to make new friends, working at a new job – it can be stressful. Sometimes when you take on so many changes at once, it can become a burden. There are so many things that can be happening in your life to cause stress, and there are plenty of…
Read MoreDisney Internships & Programs participants get a first look at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway!
All aboard! Many of our program participants had the exciting opportunity to preview Mickey And Minnie’s Runaway Railway ahead of its grand opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. On this all-new attraction, guests accompany Mickey, Minnie and Goofy as they drive to a picnic, until their adventure goes off the rails – literally! Tammy is an…
Read MoreAdvice for new arrivals as I reflect on my program 15 years later: Part two
If you want to see my first blog of this two-part series, please feel free to check it out here. And now, to conclude my next two bits of knowledge! Play in the parks, explore the resorts Before my Disney College Program, I had only ever visited a Disney resort twice in my life, so I was…
Read MoreProfessional Internship Spotlight: Meet your Disney Service Center Interns!
For many Disney Programs participants the Disney Service Center is known as the place where one can receive their packages, grab a cookie and have questions answered. For six professional interns, the Disney Service Center is their next step with The Walt Disney Company. Meet Brittany, Julia, Kristen, Leslie, Madison and Sean. From left to…
Read MoreAdvice for new arrivals as I reflect on my program 15 years Later: Part one
The year 2020 seems to have somehow snuck up on me. This means it has now been FIFTEEN years since my own Disney College Program back in 2005. I am not sure where the time went, but I wanted to offer some advice to all the new participants getting ready to start their own adventures…
Read MoreHow to maximize your experience during your Disney Program
You’ve made it! After going through the application process and waiting for your arrival day, you are finally in Orlando. Now, it’s time to make the most out of your Disney Program. Although your program seems to be long at first, the time can fly really quickly. It’s easy to let work tire you and…
Read MorePrograms Champions: Who are they?
As a Programs participant, you have lots of people there by your side – and one great resource is your area’s Programs Champion! Programs Champions are leaders in the work location who have volunteered to take on an extra layer of responsibility – focusing on all things Disney Programs. This means that they are the…
Read MoreHow the Disney College Program helped me prepare for a Disney Professional Internship after graduation
Jambo, everyone! My name is Braeden, and I am a former Disney College Program participant who landed a role as a talent acquisition marketing professional intern after my program. I can attest to the fact that a few months on a program can turn into a much greater adventure than expected. During my time as an…
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