Programs Blog
How to Prepare for Your Disney College Program Virtual Interview
Your interview will take place as an on-camera video interview through Microsoft Teams, giving you the opportunity to connect face-to-face with a Disney recruiter. If this is your first time doing a video interview, don’t worry. We’re here to walk you through what to expect, how to prepare and a few simple tips to help…
Read MoreFun Ways to Celebrate with your Disney Programs Family This Holiday Season
CONTRIBUTED BY Nic Daniels ‘Tis the season to be on a Disney Program! The most merriest time of year has begun and Disney Programs participants are making magic across Walt Disney World. For our participants, it may be the first time they are away from home during the holiday season. While we know it can…
Read MoreRepresenting the Magic with a Storytelling-focused Disney Journey
What started as a dream to participate in the Disney College Program turned into a journey of growth, mentorship and a professional return to the magic. After completing their Disney College Programs and becoming Disney Programs Representatives, Nick and Amelia have stepped into their next role as Disney Interns. Their career journeys with The Walt…
Read MoreFriendship from Sea to Shore
For more than 40 years, Disney Programs has helped create connections that last a lifetime. For Katelyn and Molly, that connection started years before their Disney College Program – and the program is what brought them back together. Katelyn and Molly first met in July 2018 aboard a cruise on the Disney Dream, where they…
Read MoreLife as an Influencer on the Disney College Program – Season Six, Episode Two
ON THIS EPISODE OF THE DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM PODCAST Meet Shaela-Ashley, an HBCU Cohort participant and content creator who’s making magic both on and off the clock! In this episode, she shares what it’s like balancing life as an influencer while participating in the Disney College Program. Tune in for her advice on staying…
Read MoreThe Unexpected Lessons of the Disney College Program – Season Six, Episode One
ON THIS EPISODE OF THE DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM PODCAST Meet Baylee, an entertainment cast member who is currently on her second Disney College Program! She’s sharing the wisdom she’s gained along the way, from lessons learned during her first program to how she’s making the most of her experience this time around. Welcome to…
Read MoreBehind the Seams with an Entertainment Costuming cast member at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park
CONTRIBUTED BY Kelly Ann Vasquez When guests watch a parade wind down Main Street, U.S.A., they see the magic in full color: shimmering fabrics, polished accessories and beloved characters stepping into the spotlight. What they don’t see is the careful preparation happening behind the scenes, where cast members in entertainment costuming like Shreya make it…
Read MoreSurviving (and Thriving!) in the Florida Heat: 7 Tips Every Disney Programs Participant Should Know
Let’s face it: Florida is basically the sun’s favorite child. With magical moments comes major heat, especially during those sizzling summer months. But don’t worry! Whether you’re spending your days bringing magic to life in the parks or making memories with your roommates at Flamingo Crossings Village, we’ve got your back. Here are seven tips…
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 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 More