Posts Tagged ‘Employee Stories’
Creating Magic on Main Street, U.S.A.: Meet Matthew
Matthew, a part-time Merchandise cast member at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, creates one-of-a-kind experiences on Main Street, U.S.A.
Read MoreTaking a Chance and Finding a Dream Job: Meet Kati, Ride & Show Technician
From performing preventative maintenance and repairs throughout the day to working on the audio-animatronic figures to ensure show quality, every day is different in Facilities Operations Services. Meet Kati, a Ride & Show Technician at Walt Disney World® Resort! “We maintain the magic. By fixing things that break and doing preventative checks, we keep the…
Read MoreHBCU Alumni Spotlight on Maya, Production Assistant at ESPN
Maya is a Production Assistant with ESPN+ Originals through the ESPN Next program. She is a proud Howard University alumna and during her tenure studied broadcast journalism at The Cathy Hughes School of Communications. Learn more about how attending an HBCU shaped her for success at Disney! Tell us about your role! I am a…
Read MoreSpotlight on Disney administrative professionals
What would we do without them? Our administrative professionals are the glue that keep everything together, and we recognize the hard work and dedication it takes to create magic behind the scenes. We’re shining a light on three special individuals and the important role they play within The Walt Disney Company. Caleb, executive assistant at…
Read MoreMaking magical connections: Adam, senior manager for global security design and engineering
He was born in Chicago and moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career goals. No, we aren’t talking about Walt Disney, although you could certainly say this individual has followed a similar path. We’re talking about Adam, senior manager for global security design and engineering! His Disney connection doesn’t stop there, either. He “grew…
Read MoreABC News Spotlight: Hear from Interns on Our Team
Every day is a new adventure for interns at ABC News! From sharpening skills with hands-on experience to developing editorial judgment, there are consistent opportunities to write, edit, and produce high-impact content across multiple platforms. Hear more from some of our talented ABC News interns as they share about their experiences and how they create content that authentically engages and connects with our diverse audience!
Read MoreFrom Concept to Console: Meet Winslow, Producer III, Disney Games
Calling all gamers! Discover the possibilities of turning a favorite pastime into a flourishing career with a look behind the scenes with a member of the Disney Games team, Producer III Winslow Caliwag-Gomez. “The best experience that prepared me for this role was actually being a video gamer,” said Winslow. “I’ve been playing video games…
Read MoreTaking the Stage at Shanghai Disney Resort: Meet Christina
Where could your dream job take you? For Christina Zeek, her dreams set her on a journey across the globe to take the stage as a Performer at Shanghai Disney Resort, but she set the foundation to reach her goals in a dance studio in California. “I’ve always enjoyed being on stage as a young…
Read MoreJeremy, Disney Cruise Line learning and development manager, guides crew into their next adventure
From a young age, Jeremy moved a lot. He’s lived across the United States – including New York, California and Florida – and aboard all five Disney cruise ships which have taken him to places around the globe! With experience seeing unique places and meeting different people, he’s distinctively equipped to his role of learning…
Read MoreCreating Wonders & Ensuring Safety: Meet Jana, Structural Engineer, Disneyland Resort
From maintaining Sleeping Beauty Castle to partnering with project teams developing exciting new offerings for Disneyland Resort, the Architecture & Facilities Engineering team plays an integral role at the heart of the magic. Meet Jana Tokuhama, a Staff Structural Engineer who has been with the team for the past five years. “Disney has always been…
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