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From Alabama State University to ESPN: Meet Jaicee
The 2025 Magic City Classic was one for the books, ESPN’s First Take filmed a live show at Legion Field, Disney on the Yard sponsored the 2025 Magic City Classic Parade and Alabama State won the Classic for the fourth time in a row. Since 1945 this annual tradition has become the largest Historically Black…
Read MoreProfessional Intern spotlight: Camille, Media and Art Pipeline Developer
Riding your favorite Disney attraction is like experiencing magic. Every element fits together to fully envelope you in the sights, sounds and smells of each respective scene. But behind all Disney attractions are the incredible teams that bring them to life! Camille, a Media and Art Pipeline Developer Intern with Walt Disney Imagineering, jumpstarted her…
Read MoreProfessional Intern spotlight: Paola, ABC casting services
For Disney professional intern Paola, it all started with Olivia Pope. Watching the Shonda Rhimes series Scandal as a young adult, Paola found herself drawn to the ABC network, both by innovative storytelling and boundary-pushing company values. “More importantly than anything else,” she says, “I love how inclusive their casting is. That’s what really led…
Read MoreProfessional intern spotlight: Sahar, Show Programming Animation at Walt Disney Imagineering
Ever wonder how your favorite Disney characters come to life in beloved Disney Parks attractions across the globe? Professional intern Sahar helped the Walt Disney Imagineering team create animatronic magic during her Show Programming Animation internship, then turned that experience into a full-time role as an Associate Technical Animator! Sahar began her journey at Walt…
Read MoreAt the heart of DisneyTECH: Clayton, Walt Disney Attractions Technology
At Disney, we believe the real power of technology is its ability to transform. Whether designing shows or user experiences, special lighting effects or software design, creativity allows technologists like Clayton to think outside the box. Clayton started his Disney journey as a Professional Intern and presently powers the magic as a Research and Development…
Read MoreDisney Professional Intern Spotlight: Diego, Horticulture
Meet one of the faces behind the beautiful topiaries at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. Diego attended the University of Alabama as a Biology major and dreamed of an internship with Walt Disney ParksandResorts. Spoiler alert: his dreams came true with a horticulture internship at Walt Disney World Resort! What’s your favorite part…
Read MoreDisney Professional Internship Spotlight: Andrea, Corporate Alliances
Every Disney story is unique, and Andrea, a Business Development Professional Intern in Corporate Alliances, has a story defined by proactivity and passion. Her passion for The Walt Disney Company shines when she relives her Disney journey. Through participating in over one hundred meet-and-greets, relentless networking, and a commitment to her own personal education and…
Read MoreA Sweet Journey with Chef Chocolatier Amanda Lauder and Pastry Chef Katie Dodge
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 roles, and provided valuable advice.…
Read MoreDisney Professional Intern Spotlight: Allison, Occupational Safety and Industrial Hygiene
Allison is a Disney Professional Intern for Occupational Safety and Industrial Hygiene at Epcot. Whether it’s going to the parks and interacting with guests or taking a backstage look at an attraction to measure noise exposure, she makes magic for cast members and guests alike! Tell me what your day-to-day is like… I think…
Read MoreEngineering the magic: Alex’s journey from intern to full-time Industrial Engineer
“Everything that we do is telling a story,” says Alex, an Associate Industrial Engineer at Disneyland® Park. Differing from many storytellers, Alex uses numbers to further Walt’s vision and establish the foundation for a seamless guest experience. The chapters of Alex’s journey with The Walt Disney Company all have one thing in common: creating magic…
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