Posts Tagged ‘Earning’
Making Magic and Memories on a Disney College Program
Today we have exciting news to share – applications for the Disney College Program are now open! What makes this program so unique? Check out the breakdown below. LEARN MORE LIVING Participants live at Flamingo Crossings Village, a state-of-the-art apartment community, featuring resort-style pools, a 12,500-square-foot fitness center, and quiet study spaces. Weekly events, uniquely…
Read MoreCharacter 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 MoreParticipant Spotlight: Culinary participants deck the halls of the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House
‘Tis the season for presents, caroling and giant gingerbread houses! Two Disney Culinary participants had the sweet opportunity to work on the iconic gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Ellis Gardiner and Madelyn Valenzuela first met their freshman year of college, in their very first lab class. They have been friends ever…
Read MoreParticipant spotlight: Joyce, a Disney Culinary Program participant’s wish for a magical program experience
We’ve all done it: looked up at the clock and noticed it is 11:11 then said, “11:11 – make a wish!” But have you ever wondered how this came to be? Some believe the number 1111 to be a lucky one, as the number one is repeated four times, but also the number 11 doubled.…
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 MoreProfessional Intern Spotlight: April Breedlove, Software Engineering Professional Intern
From Disney Dreamer to Disney Professional Intern, April is living her dream come true! As a software engineering Professional Intern, April gets to join her passions for Disney and computer science to help enhance guests’ experience at Walt Disney World® Resort. April says, “It’s been really cool to see my two passions combined! I love…
Read MoreCulinary Program Alumni Spotlight: Alberto Womack, Duty Manager, Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Meet Alberto, an alumni of the Disney Culinary Program who has surfed some awesome waves in his career at Walt Disney World® Resort! In his six years with Disney, Alberto has impacted parks, resorts, and now water parks by always keeping his cast and guest experience top of mind. This incredible journey for Alberto started…
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 MoreProfessional Intern Spotlight: Disney General Entertainment Interns
Through Disney General Entertainment we have the privilege of enjoying beloved brands such as Freeform, Hulu, FX, and National Geographic. From animation to diversity and inclusion, professional interns are assisting with driving their teams forward and bringing us new content. Disney General Entertainment proudly spotlighted some of its great interns through an ongoing intern spotlight…
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