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2026/2027 Aulani Ambassador leans into Aulani values
Twelve years ago, she left the comfort and stability of an office job for a part-time restaurant hostess position at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, buoyed by the dream of working for The Walt Disney Company and a belief in herself. Today, Shawny Morey is the 2026/2027 Aulani Ambassador, representing more than 1,700 cast…
Read MoreDisney Aspire Welcomes California State University, Fullerton and Fullerton College
Disney Aspire, the Walt Disney Company’s education investment and career development program that offers 100% tuition paid upfront, has welcomed California State University – Fullerton and Fullerton College to its growing network of educational providers.
Read MoreFinding Success After Your Program – Disney College Program Miniseries: Season 5 Episode 4
ON THIS EPISODE OF LIFE AT DISNEY PODCAST Meet Tasia and Tyreah, two alumnae of the Disney College Program HBCU Cohort Powered by Disney on the Yard who are currently continuing their Disney careers as Guest Experience Managers at Walt Disney World Resort. Welcome to season five of our miniseries, where we’ll discuss all things…
Read MoreAulani Scholarship leads hospitality student to Aulani Resort
Pau Hana Room cast member Nawahine is quite the trailblazer. Upon receiving an Aulani Scholarship in 2024 to help fund her bachelorʻs degree in Travel Industry Management from the University of Hawaʻi at Mānoa, she became the first recipient to turn the opportunity into a career at Aulani Resort. Administered through the Hawaii Community Foundation,…
Read MoreDisney Culinary Program Alum Creates Signature EPCOT Festival Dish
Only three years out of college, Sam has already achieved a milestone most culinary professionals only dream of—having a menu item of her own creation featured at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Sam’s interest in the culinary world began in high school when she enrolled in a technical program that gave students real-world…
Read MoreBuilding a Lasting Career with Disney Vacation Club
Behind every enchanting experience you find at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, are cast members fueling the magic. Charles is one of those cast members. As an operations project manager for Disney Vacation Club sales, he oversees all maintenance, planning and project management for the facilities occupied by Disney Vacation Club at Aulani. He…
Read MoreHow Disney Traditions Become Magical Destinations: Meet Kyle!
“I do more than just sell timeshares; I sell the happiness, the storytelling, the magic of Disney!” As a Disney Vacation Club guide at Aulani and a ten-year cast member, Kyle helps families decide if the Disney Vacation Club membership fits their future vacation needs. But most of all, he enjoys supporting guests’ vacation needs…
Read MoreReaching Your Career Goals on the Disney College Program – Disney College Program Miniseries: Season 5 Episode 2
ON THIS EPISODE OF LIFE AT DISNEY PODCAST Chris, a Disney College Program participant studying marketing, joins Kayla, a Disney College Program alumna working in marketing, to talk about how their programs have helped them on their career journeys. Welcome to season five of our miniseries, where we’ll discuss all things about life on the…
Read MoreMaking Disney Vacation Club Magic at Disneyland Resort and Disney’s Aulani Resort
As this year marks the 70th anniversary of “The Happiest Place on Earth,” we proudly shine a spotlight on Member Experience Integration Manager Christina Bautista, who creates Membership Magic at Disneyland Resort and Disney’s Aulani Resort. This year alone, she’s orchestrated everything from the annual Disney Vacation Club Moonlight Magic event at Disney California Adventure…
Read MoreDisney College Program Miniseries: Season 3 Episode 1 – Why You Should Do the Disney College Program
ON THIS EPISODE OF LIFE AT DISNEY: DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM MINISERIES So what’s the Disney College Program really like? We’re sitting down with two current participants to find out! Welcome to season three of our miniseries, where we’ll discuss all things about life on the Disney College Program! For more than 40 years, this unique…
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