Posts Tagged ‘DX’
Showcasing Passion, Talent, and Culture: Meet Chef Daniel Contreras
Disney Culinary is ever-evolving and helps to amplify diverse voices. Our food and beverage cast members bring a personal touch of magic to help bring a unique flavor to our guests. Meet Chef Daniel Contreras, a proud immigrant from Colombia, who made his childhood dream come true as the Chef at Be Our Guest in Magic Kingdom.
Read MoreHBCU Spotlight: Clint Clarke, Audio Designer Sr | Disney Live Entertainment
An essential part of every visit to the Walt Disney World® Resort is to end the night enjoying a firework spectacular. Last fall, EPCOT introduced a new firework show called, Harmonious, which features an enhanced audio experience with design contributions from Florida A&M University graduate, Clint Clarke.
Read MoreMeet Joe, Guest Experience Manager at Walt Disney World Resort
Discover the magic of the Guest Experience Manager role at Walt Disney World Resort with Joe, a leader in Food & Beverage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Read MoreMeet Monse, Group Creative Director at Yellow Shoes Creative Group
Meet one of the creative leads delivering unparalleled creative content while marketing the magic of Disney, Monse Valera, a Group Creative Director supporting Walt Disney World Resort as part of Yellow Shoes Creative Group.
Read MoreHBCU Week: Aspire to Achieve Your Dreams
It’s National HBCU Week – a week designed to celebrate historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and the advancement of educational equity, excellence, and economic opportunity across the United States. Meet Quen Mitchell, a Disney Vacation Club Membership Advisor and Disney Aspire participant pursuing her B.S. in Information Technology as part of the very first group of students who selected NC A&T State University to put their #DreamsWithinReach.
Read MoreMaking an Impact for Himself and La Cultura – Meet Product Designer, Zach Gracia
For our Consumer Products, Games and Publishing (CPGP) team, bringing ideas and dreams to reality for families and fans through thoughtfully designed products is what they do. Meet Zach, an Associate Product Design Manager who, alongside the Global Product creation team, helps inspire imagination around the world.
Read MoreDisney Cruise Line Celebrates World Maritime Day 2022
Each September, the world celebrates the importance of the maritime industry on World Maritime Day. At Disney Cruise Line, we are always happy to recognize our amazing crew members onboard our ships and at Castaway Cay, a Disney destination located in the Abaco chain of The Bahamas. This year’s World Maritime Day theme is greener shipping, and we were excited to speak with several of our crew members about why conservation and “going green” are important to them both professionally and personally.
Read MoreEpisode 1: Technology at Disney – Emerging Technology and Machine Learning Engineering
Innovation is the foundation of what our Disney technologists do. Our technologists are constantly elevating, evolving, and pioneering the future of our streaming platforms, content, and more to always be one step ahead when creating the latest in immersive entertainment experiences. We are joined by two technologists this week, Rekha Bachwani, Director of Machine Learning Engineering with Disney Streaming, and Scott Ray, Director of Technology for Emerging Tech within Disney Parks, Experiences & Products – Technology & Digital. Rekha and Scott give an inside look at some of the projects they’re currently working on with our streaming platforms and our parks and resorts, discuss the culture of their teams, and share advice for anyone interested in a career with technology at Disney!
Read MoreBehind the Magic with Industrial Engineering: Meet Kennedy
Have you ever wondered about what goes on behind the magic coming to life at Disney Parks? Whether planning the opening for a brand-new attraction or the day-to-day park operations, our Industrial Engineering team ensures everything runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently to ensure a seamless experience for our guests. Meet Kennedy, a Senior Industrial Engineer providing strategic and analytical support to the EPCOT Park Operations team at Walt Disney World Resort.
Read MoreHBCU Spotlight: Jordan Waddell, Merchandising Project Manager, Development, Optimization & Standards, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
Jordan classifies himself as non-traditional. From his decision to attend North Carolina A&T to the beginning of his career at Walt Disney World. The North Carolina native is proof of Disney’s long-standing relationships with historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Lear how after attending a career fair for extra credit, the relationship between Jordan and his future employer was sealed.
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