Spotlight on: Corey Savage, Sr. Outreach & Engagement Manager, The Walt Disney Company
Although he’s only been with The Walt Disney Company for less than a year, Corey Savage, senior Outreach & Engagement Manager, has logged countless miles, phone calls, and Zoom meetings connecting Disney with Historically Black Colleges and Universities throughout the nation. Learn more about his role in building community, establishing strong relationships, and sharing the great things happening at HBCUs and Disney.
Read MoreA Day in the Life of Andrew Nguyen, Product Manager in Technology & Digital
Andrew Nguyen is a Manager of Product Management, supporting eCommerce for Disneyland Resort. In his role, he oversees digital products like park tickets and Magic Key passes. To learn more about his role as a product manager, we asked Andrew a few questions.
Read MoreLeading with Accessibility in Mind at Disneyland Park
Erin has been with The Walt Disney Company for 19 years and uses her life experience as a person with a disability to help inform and influence accessibility for Disneyland Park. As an Accessibility Manager, Erin applies what she learns from others in the community to round out her knowledge and expertise.
Read MoreDisney’s Taiwan Team Creates Disney+ Rice Field
As part of the Pingtung Tropical Agriculture Expo in Taiwan, Disney teams created a jaw-dropping rice field etched with iconic green characters including Tinkerbell, Baby Groot, Grogu, and more representing the core five Disney+ brands.
Read MoreDisney Storytellers Fund at Howard University Announced
At ESSENCE Festival of Culture, The Walt Disney Company announced the creation of the Disney Storytellers Fund at Howard University, which will create opportunities for historically underrepresented students to have future careers as storytellers and innovators in media and entertainment.
Read MoreWith Fifty/50 Initiative, ESPN Honors the 50th Anniversary of Title IX and Supports Girls’ Access to Sports
It was 50 years ago when 37 words forever changed the future for girls and women in education and sports. The passage of Title IX was a landmark law that banned sex discrimination in all education programs and activities—including sports—that received federal funds. Hear how ESPN and The Walt Disney Company are celebrating this important milestone through the Fifty/50 Initiative, highlighting the civil rights journey of women across the sports and cultural landscape.
Read MoreCelebrate the Accessible with The Walt Disney Company
In July, we’re Celebrating the Accessible with Disability Pride Month. We’re honoring the diversity and intersectionality of the disability and neurodivergent communities through increased representation, celebration, education, and accessibility.
Read MoreSailing the Magic Across the Sea: Helen Sims, Third Officer, Disney Wish
We recently spoke with Helen Sims, a third officer who has worked with Disney Cruise Line for a few years now and is a part of the Disney Wish opening team about what she does, why she chose Disney Cruise Line, and why she would encourage other women to join her onboard.
Read MoreDisney to be Exclusive Entertainment Sponsor of ESSENCE Fest
The Walt Disney Company announced it will be the exclusive entertainment sponsor of the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola®. This year’s celebration kicks off with the Road to ESSENCE Festival with select activations taking place in Los Angeles on June 4, Washington, D.C., on June 11, and Chicago on June 19. It culminates with ESSENCE Fest, which takes place in person in New Orleans and virtually June 30-July 3, 2022.
Read MoreExecutive Incubator Program Announces Nine New Creative Associates
Disney General Entertainment Content is excited to announce nine new members of the Executive Incubator Program. The program is designed to create a pipeline of next-generation network executives from underrepresented backgrounds. Program participants will gain experience in all aspects of the network business. Find out more about the January 2022 class below!
Read MoreBringing the Story to Life with Disney Merchandise
Robert, Director of Merchandise Sourcing Hardlines at Walt Disney World Resort, is one of the folks behind the scenes working to innovate and optimize our products. Learn how with a bit of extra pixie dust, this team helps transform ideas into reality.
Read MoreEmployees and Cast Members Create Magic for Athletes at Special Olympics USA Games
The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games Orlando took place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World, where more than 5,500 athletes and coaches from all 50 states and the Caribbean came together for a week of competition, social inclusion, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun. Learn how the Games brought employees from across The Walt Disney Company together, to deliver magic and inspiration to athletes of all abilities.
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