Posts Tagged ‘Disney College Program’
Character Performer Auditions return for the Disney College Program
Today is a big day, and one that you all have long-awaited – the character performer role for incoming Disney College Program participants is BACK! Character performers bring beloved Disney characters to life throughout Walt Disney World® Resort , and now, once again, Disney College Program participants will be part of this magic beginning in…
Read MoreCurious about the Disney College Program? Attend an information session!
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 most frequently asked College Program…
Read MoreParticipants share their gratitude for friendship and their Disney College Program experience
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 unknown. What will it be…
Read MoreCollege Program Alumni Spotlight: Jaonni Riley, College & International Programs Recruitment Coordinator
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 to do a Disney Internship…
Read MoreDisney College Program participants to join the Minnie Van team
If you’ve been to Walt Disney World® Resort lately, you may already know that Minnie Vans have returned to our roadways! If you’re not familiar with the Minnie Van service, it is a private car service that will whisk you away from place to place around Walt Disney World property in Minnie Mouse style. The…
Read MoreDisney Programs Participants receive their Mouseters for the first time in three years!
For the first time in nearly three years, Disney Programs participants had the opportunity to take part in an instructor-led course during their Program. These 5-week learning offerings give participants the opportunity to explore unique topics that are valuable to The Walt Disney Company. In May, participants attended the first Leadership 101 series, which focused…
Read MoreParticipant spotlight: Making waves with chalk art at Typhoon Lagoon
At Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, one College Program participant has been using his background in illustration to create a very special sort of magic. As a custodial cast member, Chris has been able to create breathtaking chalk art on the sidewalks of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. Chris begins each drawing by sketching…
Read MoreWomen’s History Month: Celebrating some of the women who support our Disney Programs cast members
During a Disney Program, participants can enjoy a variety of resources to guide them through their experience. An amazing resource in their work areas are our Programs Champions. A Programs Champion is a park or resort leader who serves as an advocate and go-to person in their work area on all-things Disney Programs. If…
Read MoreParticipant spotlight: Gina, food and beverage cast member and aspiring Walt Disney Imagineer
Meet Gina: a summer 2021 Disney College Program participant working at Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Gina, an artist and designer, applied to the Disney College Program as a pathway to pursue a career with Walt Disney Imagineering. Gina explains, “I knew that by moving to Florida to work…
Read MoreHow far you’ll go after your Disney College Program: Alumni success stories, part 1
Have you ever wondered how far you could go after your Disney College Program? The possibilities are endless, but whatever Disney career you choose is sure to bring magic, memories, and impact others! We caught up with six College Program alumni who shared about their programs, what they do in their current roles, and words…
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