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Walt Disney World® Resort is recognizing the 50th anniversary celebration in a variety of ways, one of them being a Disney VoluntEAR challenge! Cast members were challenged to complete 50 volunteer hours or attend 50 volunteer events during the span of the celebration – and one Disney College Program participant…
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Are you currently enrolled in school and thinking of participating in a Disney Program? Whether you plan to continue taking classes online or want to receive credit for the program through your school, there are a few important things to know! Disney Programs offers dedicated time off for classwork through…
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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…
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Whether 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.…
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Are 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…
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Participant 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.…
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After 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…
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We’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…
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From 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.
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Meet 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…
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