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A whole new world (of Disney): A Disney Internships & Programs love story

February 13, 2018

What better way to get ready for Valentine’s Day than with a love story? How about a Disney Programs love story? Libby and Stephen are Disney College Program alumni whose Disney College Program experience went beyond living, learning and earning—they found true love! In fall 2010, Libby drove across the…

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Tips for Creating a Standout Resume

January 31, 2018

The resume. It’s an outline of your background, skills, accomplishments and anything else that gets you noticed by recruiters. It’s used to learn more about an applicant and ultimately determines if they will be a good fit for the role. Although updating your resume can seem daunting, don’t be intimidated!…

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Alumni spotlight: From program participant to published author

January 4, 2018

A passion is ignited Christopher Tremblay has his parents to thank for his love of Disney. Growing up he was surrounded with Walt Disney books, toys, games, and was lucky enough to make his first pilgrimage to Walt Disney World® Resort on Christmas day in 1977 when he was only…

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7 things no one will tell you to bring for your Disney Program

December 14, 2017

Packing. Just the thought is cringe-worthy. What do you need to bring? Do you have all your necessities? Packing can be overwhelming! Thankfully, there are plenty of people who have been in your shoes and provided Disney College Program packing lists online. Here are some additional items no one tells…

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Program alumni embrace the changes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

November 27, 2017

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is undergoing many exciting changes! Two current Cast Members from Hollywood Studios sat down with me to talk about this very special park at Walt Disney World® Resort. Meet Sarah Sarah Monnier earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and history with a specialization in design from Indiana…

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Motivating magic: How to remain inspired during your program

November 20, 2017

Let’s paint a picture: The sky is dreary, you didn’t get a solid amount of sleep, you’re a little homesick, and you have a long workday ahead of you. You’d rather take the day off, but magic calls! It’s one of those off-days that everyone has every once in a…

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Meet Tom Kovacs, a Proprietor for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

October 19, 2017

Tom Kovacs turned his Disney College Program experience into an exciting career! Back in 1996, Tom began working at Walt Disney World Resort on the Disney College Program. During the summer after his freshman year of college, he served as a Main Entrance Park Greeter at Epcot. When Tom was…

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VoluntEARS at Give Kids the World Village

October 16, 2017

Visiting Central Florida can be a magical experience, but for some families, the experience has even more meaning. That’s because they have a child who is experiencing a life-threatening illness, and he or she made a wish to visit Walt Disney World® Resort!  Once a wish is made, a wish-granting…

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From Disney College Program to Disney Professional Internship (and how to get there!)

July 28, 2017

Ever wondered what it’s like to transition from a Disney College Program to a Disney Professional Internship? What are the differences? Which one is a better fit for you? Kristen and Anthony have traveled down this same path and here to shed some light on these questions. As cast members…

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Program Perspectives: Kent Phillips’ Disney journey

May 24, 2017

Every story has a beginning and Kent Phillips’ first chapter reads like a fairytale! From joining the opening day team at Magic Kingdom Park as a Jungle Cruise Skipper to helping cultivate the Disney College and International Programs, Kent has experienced the expansion of the company first-hand. His leadership and…

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