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We salute our Disneyland cast members!

March 13, 2020

The Disney College Program in Florida has thousands of participants, whereas there are only a few hundred participants on the Disney College Program in California. That’s because the Walt Disney World Resort, located just outside Orlando, Florida, is much bigger than the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Nonetheless, our Disney…

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Dressing for the weather on your Disney program

March 11, 2020

Vincente, a Cultural Representative from Mexico, understands the value of wearing sunglasses to protect his eyes. There’s a saying that the weather in March “comes in like a lion” but “goes out like a lamb.” That’s a good generalization of weather in the northern hemisphere. But what does that mean…

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Two babies born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

March 5, 2020

Oh boy, oh boy! Our animal care team is delighted to welcome two new babies to the herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – a Hartmann’s mountain zebra foal and a sitatunga calf. Both babies are males, and they are doing great as they bond with their moms. Check out these adorable pics! Current Disney…

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Breathe: You’re doing amazing!

March 4, 2020

Moving to a new area, trying to make new friends, working at a new job – it can be stressful. Sometimes when you take on so many changes at once, it can become a burden. There are so many things that can be happening in your life to cause stress,…

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Disney Internships & Programs participants get a first look at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway!

March 3, 2020

All aboard! Many of our program participants had the exciting opportunity to preview Mickey And Minnie’s Runaway Railway ahead of its grand opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. On this all-new attraction, guests accompany Mickey, Minnie and Goofy as they drive to a picnic, until their adventure goes off the rails…

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Professional intern spotlight: Sahar, Show Programming Animation at Walt Disney Imagineering

February 28, 2020

Ever wonder how your favorite Disney characters come to life in beloved Disney Parks attractions across the globe? Professional intern Sahar helped the Walt Disney Imagineering team create animatronic magic during her Show Programming Animation internship, then turned that experience into a full-time role as an Associate Technical Animator! Sahar…

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8 tips on how to be a good roommate

February 26, 2020

Now that you’re all settled into your new home and work location, it’s a good time to reflect on how you can be the best roommate possible. Whether it’s your first or fifth time living with roommates, it’s important to remember some tips to create the best living situation for…

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Advice for new arrivals as I reflect on my program 15 years later: Part two

February 20, 2020

If you want to see my first blog of this two-part series, please feel free to check it out here. And now, to conclude my next two bits of knowledge!  Play in the parks, explore the resorts Before my Disney College Program, I had only ever visited a Disney resort twice in…

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Professional Internship Spotlight: Meet your Disney Service Center Interns!

February 19, 2020

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…

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Advice for new arrivals as I reflect on my program 15 years Later: Part one

February 6, 2020

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…

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