Posts Tagged ‘Disney International Programs’
Making memories: Out-of-the-box ways to remember your Disney Program
Your Disney Program is a moment in time you’re going to want to remember. When I started my first Disney Program, I went crazy trying to collect everything: pins, hats, t-shirts, plush – it became so overwhelming! After my program, I realized that my memories extended well beyond my hoards of Tsum Tsum plushes, and…
Read MoreHello, Maddy: Cultural Exchange Program spotlight
If you dream of working for Disney, you’re not alone! Thousands of people keep this wish close to their hearts (awake and fast asleep). For those without Cinderella’s or Sleeping Beauty’s Castle in their backyard, or who live outside the United States, they may wonder if their dreams of working at Walt Disney World may…
Read MoreMeeting Mia: From the Sunshine Coast to the Sunshine State
What started out as a trip to celebrate her high school graduation ended up becoming the inspiration that began Mia’s Disney journey! While staying at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, she met a participant from Brisbane, Australia, and was in the Disney Australia/New Zealand Cultural Exchange Program. After learning more about the program…
Read MoreMotivating magic: How to remain inspired during your program
Let’s paint a picture: The sky is dreary, you didn’t get a solid amount of sleep, you’re a little homesick, and you have a long workday ahead of you. You’d rather take the day off, but magic calls! It’s one of those off-days that everyone has every once in a while, even while on a…
Read MoreVoluntEARS at Give Kids the World Village
Visiting Central Florida can be a magical experience, but for some families, the experience has even more meaning. That’s because they have a child who is experiencing a life-threatening illness, and he or she made a wish to visit Walt Disney World® Resort! Once a wish is made, a wish-granting organization in the child’s hometown…
Read MoreParticipant spotlight: Brien, Cultural Exchange Program
“I wanted to do something adventurous.” – Brien, Cultural Exchange Program participant When you participate in a Disney International Program, you are embarking on a once-in-a lifetime adventure. For Brien, the Cultural Exchange Program has brought him excitement, lifelong friendships and knowledge about different cultures he never expected to gain. Introduce yourself and tell us…
Read MoreSpotlight on Night of Stars – Spring 2017
On April 5, participants flocked to House of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs to watch their peers take the stage at our bi-annual talent competition, Night of Stars! With twenty-two performances, the audience was treated to a vast array of talent. Baton twirling, tap dancing, hula-hooping, ukulele, guitar and vocal performances were just some of…
Read MoreLooking back on Night of Stars Fall 2016
Star light, star bright, our Night of Stars Talent Competition was quite the night! On Nov. 8, a select group of participants took to the House of Blues Orlando stage to showcase their skills. Dances, original songs, baton twirling, instrumental pieces, linguistic interpretations and cultural routines were just a few of the amazing 20 acts…
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