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Participant spotlight: Gina, food and beverage cast member and aspiring Walt Disney Imagineer

February 16, 2022

Meet Gina: a summer 2021 Disney College Program participant working at Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Gina, an artist and designer, applied to the Disney College Program as a pathway to pursue a career with Walt Disney Imagineering. Gina explains, “I knew that by…

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How far you’ll go after your Disney College Program: Alumni success stories

February 4, 2022

Have you ever wondered how far you could go after your Disney College Program? The possibilities are endless, but whatever Disney career you choose is sure to bring magic, memories, and impact others! We caught up with six College Program alumni who shared about their programs, what they do in…

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Curious about the Disney College Program? Attend an information session!

January 27, 2022

Are you interested in the Disney College Program but have a few questions before applying? We get it! And we’d like to give you answers. Disney College Program recruiters will be hosting “Get to Know the Disney College Program” virtual information sessions where you will be able to ask your…

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The Art of Flamingo Crossings Village

December 17, 2021

The new Disney Programs housing community, Flamingo Crossings Village, is beautifully designed with thoughtful Disney touches and details. American Campus Communities, owner and operator of Flamingo Crossings Village, worked with Grand Image Studios to commission Disney-loving artists from across the country who brought Disney movies and attractions to life in…

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Professional intern spotlight: Kordrick Gibbons, Walt Disney Imagineering architecture professional intern

November 22, 2021

Kordrick is a recent graduate of Hampton University who has found himself living out the highest of his goals: to work for Walt Disney Imagineering! Beyond goals and projects within the architecture field, Kordrick hopes to aid those coming behind him in achieving their goals, too. What is your role,…

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2021 Disney College Program participants show you what a program is like!

September 28, 2021

For many of our Disney College Program participants, getting their acceptance letters is just the beginning of their exciting journey. Are you ready for your moment? Apply now! With our fall 2021 participants settled in and making magic every day, let’s take a look at some of their memories and…

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Curious about the Disney College Program? Attend an information session!

September 20, 2021

Are you interested in the Disney College Program but have a few questions before applying? We get it! And we’d like to give you answers. Disney College Program recruiters will be hosting “Get to Know the Disney College Program” virtual information sessions where you will be able to ask your…

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From on stage to backstage: Disney Aspire helps cast member fulfill career dreams

September 3, 2021

Walt Disney World® Resort is often referred to as the place “Where Dreams Come True” for all who visit, and it is also where cast members can follow their dreams and achieve their goals. Patrickson joined the Disney team as attractions host at Epcot’s Mission Space over seven years ago…

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Who’s your Disney mentor? Flamingo Crossings Village neighborhoods named after wise, classic characters

August 19, 2021

While Jiminy Cricket may advise letting your conscience be your guide, one of the wise Disney mentors found in our classic films wouldn’t be bad to have around for help, either. And that’s why, while imagining and designing elements of our new housing community Flamingo Crossings Village, Disney Imagineers thought…

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#BeyondDisney: College Program alumni brings magic to the classroom

July 23, 2021

If Krissy, Disney College Program alumni and current fifth-grade teacher in Colorado, had to compare her teaching style to a Disney character, it would be her favorite, Judy Hopps. Just like Judy, Krissy is optimistic, determined and promotes equality in every way she can. Not to mention that she brings…

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