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Today we have exciting news to share – applications for the Disney College Program are now open! What makes this program so unique? Check out the breakdown below. LEARN MORE LIVING Participants live at Flamingo Crossings Village, a state-of-the-art apartment community, featuring resort-style pools, a 12,500-square-foot fitness center, and quiet…
Read MoreWhether this is your first internship or you already have a few on your resume, starting a new position can be overwhelming. In order to help you make the transition from student to Disney Intern, here are the things to prioritize during your first week for a successful internship: 1.…
Read MoreAre you interested in the Disney College Program but have a few questions before applying? We get it! And we’d like to give you some answers. Disney College Program recruiters will be hosting “Get to Know the Disney College Program” virtual information sessions where these experts will go over the…
Read MoreParticipant Spotlight: Culinary participants deck the halls of the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House
‘Tis the season for presents, caroling and giant gingerbread houses! Two Disney Culinary participants had the sweet opportunity to work on the iconic gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Ellis Gardiner and Madelyn Valenzuela first met their freshman year of college, in their very first lab class.…
Read MoreAfter applying to and accepting an offer for a Disney Program, there is so much excitement that sets in! What will my role be? What will my roommates be like? What is the first park I’m going visit? But, amidst the excitement, there may also be some fears for the…
Read MoreWe’ve all done it: looked up at the clock and noticed it is 11:11 then said, “11:11 – make a wish!” But have you ever wondered how this came to be? Some believe the number 1111 to be a lucky one, as the number one is repeated four times, but…
Read MoreFrom pre-visualizing attractions and shows to researching and developing new experiences that are years away from entering our parks and resorts, we are joined by two Walt Disney Imagineers in this episode. Jonathan Becker, Senior Research & Development Imagineer, and Emily Van Bellegham, AR/VR Design Engineer talk about their current roles, how they got their start with Walt Disney Imagineering, and advice for anyone interested in becoming an Imagineer.
Read MoreMeet Jaonni, a coordinator supporting Disney College and International Programs Recruitment. A California native, Jaonni’s Disney journey began on a Disney College Program at the Disneyland® Resort in 2020 and later continued with an additional College Program at Walt Disney World® Resort. After her second College Program, Jaonni went on…
Read MoreTo serve sports fans, anytime, anywhere, is the mission of ESPN. The go-to stop for all sports coverage, we sit down with two ESPN employees, Jett Watkins, Social Media Specialist II, and Sania Blu, Production Assistant at ESPN Next, who share that it is not all about the final score, but the stories that EPSN tells. We hear about how ESPN handles breaking news, like when Tom Brady announced he was retiring, tips on how you can improve your content skills, and the different job areas you get to work in when you join the ESPN Next program.
Read MoreAttention all college students and recent grads – have you heard? Applications are open for the Disney College Program! As a Disney College Program participant at the Walt Disney World@ Resort, you can become part of the magic that is known worldwide, gain experience working in a front-line role at…
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