Programs Blog
Professional 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…
Read MoreDisneyland Business Leader Rotation Program spotlight: Ben and Shorya
Recent graduates Ben and Shorya don’t just have one role at the DisneylandⓇ Resort; they get to experience four analyst roles each! As participants of the Disneyland Business Leader Rotation Program, Ben and Shorya have the incredibly unique opportunity to work hands-on with a variety of different business areas and complete a targeted learning and…
Read MoreHow do our East Coast Disney Program participants celebrate the holidays?
One of the amazing things about Disney Programs is that our participants make up such a large, diverse population. With that comes a unique experience where one can live and work with individuals from all over the world. This brings the opportunity to learn about many different cultures and backgrounds. With the holidays in full…
Read MoreCalifornia-based participants spread some holiday cheer by giving back to others
While children across the country are counting down the days until Santa arrives, here at Disneyland® Resort, we have over 400 of Santa’s helpers who are spending the final month of their Disney College Program by spreading holiday cheer to those who need it the most. Many of you ask us about volunteer opportunities and…
Read MoreBienvenue à Riviera Resort: Cultural Representatives part of resort’s opening team
Just like here in the United States, there are several different programs offered to the cast members in Disneyland Paris. While only a select group of cast members in Disneyland Paris become participants in the Cultural Representative Program at Epcot’s World Showcase, three were recently offered a brand new opportunity within this program. Amina, Claire,…
Read MoreMarching in a winter wonderland: Alice’s journey from Pecos to parade
Starting your Disney Programs journey isn’t always easy, especially if you’re managing two roles and it’s your first time at Walt Disney World® Resort! This is the case for Alice, who creates magic at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café at Magic Kingdom Park and as a student musician in “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade”…
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