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I learned English by listening to Disney songs that I had originally sang along to for years in Portuguese. I remember watching the Disney Parks videos on VHS as they kicked off a tape of The Jungle Book or The Aristocats. The songs, the movies, and the Walt Disney World®…
Read More“I’m going to Disney World!” I yelled to my roommates as I and ran into my apartment living room after getting off the phone with the Disney recruiter who had just offered me my dream internship. It truly felt like I had just won the Super Bowl, and I was…
Read MoreBeginning my Disney College Program in January, I had no idea what to expect. I had a small glimpse from my sister who had completed a program back in 2017 but did not know where my journey would take me. Now being over half way through my journey, I have…
Read MoreAs your time on the Disney College Program comes to a close, you’ve likely experienced some of the most exciting days of your life. The program is a life changer, and you may be considering staying with the company, but unsure of which route to go. There are so many…
Read MoreMy favorite Disney theme park is Epcot, and I’m especially enthusiastic about its World Showcase! The food, the entertainment, the atmosphere – I love it all! I consider myself to be a global citizen as I enjoy traveling around the world in search of adventure. I crave new experiences and…
Read MoreFrom spring to summer of 2017, I was in your shoes. I worked in quick-service food and beverage at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café at Magic Kingdom Park. During my program, I met lifelong friends as well as my wonderful partner, while experiencing the fast-paced environment that comes…
Read MoreWell, you made it! You’re officially a cast member at Walt Disney World® Resort. Now, if you were like me, and the College Program is your first time at this property which is roughly the size of San Francisco, it can be quite overwhelming. Navigating Walt Disney World Resort can be…
Read MoreHow did you know you wanted to go into a career in sports? In college, I studied hospitality management with a concentration in meeting and event management. Hospitality is traditionally known as the service arm of the tourism industry, including lodging, food and beverage, events, theme parks, transportation and cruises.…
Read MoreApps and AR and robotics, oh my! Where can you find all of that and more being created in the same room? That would be at TreeHacks, Stanford University’s annual hackathon event! Recently the Disney team attended this exciting event where participants spent 36 hours of coding and developing projects…
Read MoreLouisa, a service excellence trainer – youth activities onboard the Disney Fantasy, has had a passion for helping others since her Disney journey began at just 11 years old. During her first trip to Walt Disney World® Resort, she recalls, “what really stood out for me was, on our first…
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