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A Sweet Journey with Chef Chocolatier Amanda Lauder and Pastry Chef Katie Dodge

June 14, 2023

At Walt Disney World® Resort, dreams come true, and magic is infused into everything – even our sweet treats! Recently, Disney Programs participants had the opportunity to attend a special session where Chef Chocolatier Amanda Lauder and Pastry Chef Katie Dodge shared their remarkable Disney Journeys, offered a glimpse into their…

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Alumni Spotlight: Charlie, Merchandise Coordinator at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground

June 9, 2023

Charlie was one of the first Disney College Program participants to arrive back at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground when the program reopened. Now a Merchandise Coordinator at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, Charlie shares the professional growth they experienced after their Disney College Program. Charlie participated on…

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Ways to beat the summer heat on your Disney Program

June 7, 2023

Things are heating up here in Florida! No really – summer is in full swing, and it gets pretty toasty down here. As the weather gets warmer, we want to help you keep it cool over the summer months. Here are some of our top tips to beat the heat…

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HBCU Spotlight: Chloe, Disney College Program HBCU Cohort participant

May 26, 2023

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to arrive at a place and instantly know you belong? What about helping others arrive to that place and have the same experience you did? For Chloe, a former participant of the Disney College Program HBCU Cohort powered by Disney on…

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US Army veteran advances his career after participating on the Disney College Program

May 22, 2023

Meet Victor, a Disney College Program participant and U.S. Army veteran. Since May is National Military Appreciation Month, we wanted to learn more about Victor’s experience as a U.S. service member, his time on the program, and what he hopes is ahead in his Disney journey. U.S. military service is…

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Advice for Your Internship from a Disney Intern, Valerie

May 22, 2023

Valerie, a Customer Engagement Strategy, Planning, & Integration Disney Intern supporting Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products is sharing her words of wisdom for incoming interns. Congratulations on securing an internship! You may face unique challenges and opportunities during your experience. Here are some pieces of advice to help you make…

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How building connections helped one participant extend into a premium services role

May 16, 2023

Meet Hannah, a Disney College Program participant who recently started a new role working with Disney’s premium services. Prior to this role, Hannah began her program in February working at Disney’s All-Star Resort in custodial. She was inspired to apply for premium services from her experience in custodial interacting with…

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The advantage of a Disney Culinary Program

May 12, 2023

Whether you’re an aspiring chef looking to grow your skills or hoping to learn more about the Disney journey of our many culinary professionals, monthly chef demos put on by the Disney Programs Learning team are great opportunities to teach and inspire how Disney chefs create cuisine at the Walt…

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Participants have a splash at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon for Program Celebration

May 3, 2023

A little rain never bothered us anyway! Although the weather brought rough tides, participants dove right in to Program Celebration at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon last month. Program Celebration is an event where Disney Programs participants to come together and celebrate. From feed food to music and attractions to special character…

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Happy International Flamingo Day!

April 26, 2023

Did you know that April 26 is International Flamingo Day? 🦩 This is a very important day of celebration for us here at Flamingo Crossings Village and Disney Programs since, well, it’s in our name! To celebrate, we talked to Ntando, a Cultural Representative from South Africa working at Disney’s…

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