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Disney Programs recognizes first participant to achieve the Goofy Graduate certificate

April 21, 2023
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By: Amanda V., Disney Programs Communications Intern  The Disney Programs team was thrilled to award the very first Goofy Graduate certificate last month to Bre, a Disney College Program participant who works in merchandise at The Emporium within Magic Kingdom Park. The Disney Programs learning team introduced the Goofy Graduate…

Meet Annie: The Storyteller behind Cast Communication at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

April 14, 2023
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Every day, more than 6,000 Hong Kong Disneyland Resort cast members turn to communications shared by Annie Chow, Manager of Internal Communications, and her team for news and guidance. From print to digital communication, company updates are shared across multiple platforms to reach cast members where they are.

Episode 4: Do As Dreamers Do on a Disney College Program

April 4, 2023
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ON THIS EPISODE Some of the greatest things in life can come from taking a chance and trying something new. Applying to the Disney College Program helped both of our guests discover just that and gain new confidence in themselves. From viewing each day with a positive outlook to daily…

Episode 3: Finding Mentors and Magic on a Disney College Program

March 28, 2023
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ON THIS EPISODE No matter where you start, there’s a place for you within The Walt Disney Company! That’s what both of our guests in this episode discovered through their Disney College Program experiences. First meet Emma, a current participant working in Merchandise at Dinoland U.S.A. within Disney’s Animal Kingdom…

Episode 2: Meet the Team Dedicated to Your Program Experience

March 21, 2023
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ON THIS EPISODE We’re there because we care! Today, we’re chatting with the team that brings uniquely Disney experiences to life for our Disney Programs participants. We go over everything from exclusive activities and learning offerings to academic and career support. On this episode, you’ll hear from Quan Spratley, a…

Going Beyond ‘The Bare Necessities’ of Care with Health Services

March 9, 2023
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Our cast members are an essential element that make a visit to one of our Disney Parks magical and unforgettable. The cast members that make up our Health Services teams are particularly unique, not only providing care and comfort to our guests but to their fellow cast members as well!…

Three Things: Inside Our New NHL Creative with Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Messier

December 26, 2022
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Lucas Ferraro, senior director, Sports Marketing, shares a behind-the-scenes look at the making of “That is Hockey,” the creative marketing campaign for ESPN’s second season back with the National Hockey League, and what it was like working with hockey legend Mark Messier. 

Heroes Work Here: Spotlight on ESPN’s Rosetta Ellis-Pilie, US Army Veteran

December 21, 2022
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Recently, we sat down with ESPN’s Vice President of Talent Development & Negotiations and US Army veteran Rosetta Ellis-Pilie as she shared her experience transitioning into her current role at ESPN, what it was like helping launch Disney’s Heroes Work Here program, and skills she’s brought along the way.

Episode 7: Walt Disney Imagineering – Research & Development and AR/VR Design Engineering

November 1, 2022
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From pre-visualizing attractions and shows to researching and developing new experiences that are years away from entering our parks and resorts, we are joined by two Walt Disney Imagineers in this episode. Jonathan Becker, Senior Research & Development Imagineer, and Emily Van Bellegham, AR/VR Design Engineer talk about their current roles, how they got their start with Walt Disney Imagineering, and advice for anyone interested in becoming an Imagineer.

Episode 6: ESPN – Social Media and Production

October 25, 2022
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To serve sports fans, anytime, anywhere, is the mission of ESPN. The go-to stop for all sports coverage, we sit down with two ESPN employees, Jett Watkins, Social Media Specialist II, and Sania Blu, Production Assistant at ESPN Next, who share that it is not all about the final score, but the stories that EPSN tells. We hear about how ESPN handles breaking news, like when Tom Brady announced he was retiring, tips on how you can improve your content skills, and the different job areas you get to work in when you join the ESPN Next program.

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