What program participants are thankful for this year!

The holiday season is in full swing at Walt Disney World® Resort, and it’s a time of joy and high spirits. With American Thanksgiving around the corner, we wanted to showcase what exactly our participants were thankful for! From having the opportunity to make magic for families, to the many friendships gained while participating on a Disney Program, Walt Disney World program participants have a lot to be thankful for. 

“I am thankful for the opportunity to be here, and my friends, and family.” 
Kara, Fall 2018, Hollywood Studios – Attractions 

“I am thankful for all of the friends I have from all over the world.” 
Livia, Cultural Representative Program, Epcot – Merchandise 

“I am thankful for the opportunity to be participating in an awesome program, and my friends and family.” 
Jenna, Fall 2018, Epcot – Merchandise 

“I’m thankful for my family for supporting me when I’m down here, and my friends and co-workers for making every day memorable.”
Cathey, Fall 2018, Hollywood Studios – Character Attendant 

“I am thankful for the year I have gotten to spend here, Florida and the people I’ve gotten to make magic with.”
Amanda, Fall 2018 Extension, Hollywood Studios – Quick Service Restaurant

“I’m thankful to be making magic for families.” 
Mackenzie, Fall 2018, Hollywood Studios – Parade Audience Control  

“I’m thankful to be able have fun at work every day.” 
Alyssa, Fall 2018, Magic Kingdom – Attractions  

“I’m thankful for my friends, travel and the opportunities that my family has provided. I couldn’t have gotten here without the help of my family.”
Caitlin, Fall AE 2018, Epcot – Attractions 

“I’m thankful that my family is coming next week!”
Christiana, Fall 2018, Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Park Greeter 

“I’m thankful for being able to see old friends from my previous program and meeting new friends while on my current program.”
Mary, Fall 2018, Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Quick Service Restaurants 

“I’m thankful for the opportunity to come back for a second program.” 
Katie, Fall 2018, Epcot – Quick Service Restaurants 

“I’m thankful for roommates that watch movies for hours with me.”
Tessa, Fall 2018, Magic Kingdom – Parade Audience Control 

“I’m thankful for my roommates who give me a family when I’m away from home.”
Jessica, Fall 2018, Magic Kingdom – Vacation Planning 

“I’m thankful for the opportunity to participate in this program and for all of the people that I have met while on the program.”
Aubrey, Fall AE 2018, Magic Kingdom – Quick Service Restaurants 

“I’m thankful for my friendships that I’ve made here – they are the best!”
Mary, Fall Advantage 2018, Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Lifeguard 

“I’m grateful for my friends and family who have inspired and supported me to accomplish my dreams, including my next step with Disney English.”
Kylie, Fall 2018, Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Merchandise 

“I’m thankful for my family, friends, co-workers, roommates, and the opportunity to make magic!”
Nicole, Fall 2018, Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Merchandise 

“I’m thankful for my family, for being here, for Disney and for my roommates. I have really good roommates – I couldn’t have asked for a better set of ladies.”
Laine, Fall 2018, Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Merchandise 

“I’m thankful for my amazing working relationships with my co-workers.”
Michael, Fall Advantage 2018, Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Vacation Planning 

“I’m thankful for being here, for having this opportunity to work for Disney and to play at Disney. And I’m thankful for being healthy and the wonderful friends that I have made while being here. Also, that my family gets to come and visit soon.”
Sidny, Fall Advantage 2018, Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Merchandise