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Advice from current participants for an extra magical program

June 21, 2018

For many of you, this is your first time on the program. After being accepted you’re bound to have some questions! We spoke to some current participants for some tips and advice. What better way to prepare than to hear it from those who are currently experiencing it? Whether you’re…

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Magical moment: Former Disney Professional Intern receives CEIA Student Achievement Award

April 26, 2018

Each year, the Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA) recognizes students from across the country who have demonstrated excellence in a variety of categories. This year, at their annual conference held in South Carolina on April 18, a former Walt Disney Imagineering Professional Intern, Nicholas Peterson, was awarded with the…

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Post-grad possibilities: What Disney Internships & Programs Education can do for you

April 19, 2018

Congratulations!  You just completed one of the greatest achievements of your life – graduation from college.  Now, you’re moving on to your next big adventure as a participant in the Disney College Program! You’ll spend the next several months working in an amazing role, soaking up the Florida sun and…

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Advice from Disney leaders for your program and beyond!

April 17, 2018

For many participants, their College, International or Culinary Program is the beginning of a lifelong career with The Walt Disney Company! This is often an exhilarating time where the future seems filled with endless possibilities. However, we understand that with this overwhelming optimism comes questions of how to navigate the…

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Making memories: Out-of-the-box ways to remember your Disney Program

April 10, 2018

Your Disney Program is a moment in time you’re going to want to remember. When I started my first Disney Program, I went crazy trying to collect everything: pins, hats, t-shirts, plush – it became so overwhelming! After my program, I realized that my memories extended well beyond my hoards…

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3 things to know before applying for a Professional Internship with Disney ABC Television Group

April 5, 2018

So you want to work in production?  Here are three things to know before applying for a production-related professional internship with Disney ABC Television Group! Be familiar with the different areas within production. There are many different areas that are involved with the production of our great shows!  These can…

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Cooking up some fun: 5 things to know about the Disney Culinary Program

March 22, 2018

Are you ready to be fearless in the kitchen with the Disney Culinary Program? Yippee! The program gives budding cooks a chance to help prepare food for thousands of guests through the Walt Disney World® Resort’s top-rated restaurants, bars, and other food stops. I touched base with a few Disney…

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Hello, Maddy: Cultural Exchange Program spotlight

March 21, 2018

If you dream of working for Disney, you’re not alone! Thousands of people keep this wish close to their hearts (awake and fast asleep). For those without Cinderella’s or Sleeping Beauty’s Castle in their backyard, or who live outside the United States, they may wonder if their dreams of working…

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Meeting Mia: From the Sunshine Coast to the Sunshine State

March 15, 2018

What started out as a trip to celebrate her high school graduation ended up becoming the inspiration that began Mia’s Disney journey!  While staying at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, she met a participant from Brisbane, Australia, and was in the Disney Australia/New Zealand Cultural Exchange Program.  After…

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Making a wrinkle in Disney’s live-action films: Camille’s journey from Disney Professional Intern to Production Technology Specialist

March 12, 2018

Lights, camera, tech! There’s nothing like grabbing some popcorn and watching your favorite Disney flick. Camille, a Production Technology Specialist at The Walt Disney Studios, uses her skills to power the behind-the-scenes magic of live-action movies. The beginning scene of her Disney journey starts as a Disney Professional Intern with…

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