Posts Tagged ‘Employee Stories’
Endless Opportunities to Achieve with Disney Culinary
At Walt Disney World Resort, you can always find something new and exciting cooking in any of the hundreds of kitchens located throughout the parks and resorts, and for the last eight years, Sous Chef Cinderella has been dishing up imaginative cuisine and reaching her own career goals. “I was very excited…
Read MoreDiscovering a Career Path as a Disney Intern: Meet Chloe
As a Disney Intern, participants work side-by-side with industry leaders in their field of study while also building on the skills they developed in the classroom. A world of opportunities and memories awaits them during those three months, in addition to creating world-class experiences on a global scale within our teams in technology, engineering, marketing and more! And today, we are proud to introduce Chloe, an Associate Industrial Engineer for Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, who first dreamed of working for the resort seventeen years ago.
Read MoreDisney College Program participant completes the 50 for 50 VoluntEARS Challenge
Walt Disney World® Resort is recognizing the 50th anniversary celebration in a variety of ways, one of them being a Disney VoluntEAR challenge! Cast members were challenged to complete 50 volunteer hours or attend 50 volunteer events during the span of the celebration – and one Disney College Program participant achieved that goal. Kelsey Leaf,…
Read MoreSpotlight on Peter, Disney Hospitality Leadership Program participant
Meet Peter, a participant of the Disney Hospitality Leadership Program working at Disney’s Riviera Resort. Prior to this role, Peter completed a Disney College Program where he took part in many of the learning offerings available to participants. Learn more about Peter and how his Disney career was kicked off with a Disney Program! When…
Read MoreCelebrating The Walt Disney Legacy Award APAC Recipients
The Walt Disney Legacy Award is Disney Parks, Experiences & Products’ highest honor, which recognizes exceptional individuals within the organization. We are thrilled to introduce our APAC Consumer Products, Games & Publishing recipients who had the honor of receiving this award and exemplify the values that Disney holds. Learn more about them below: Tara is…
Read MoreFueling Innovation Through Creativity in Global Marketing
Marketing the magic of Disney challenges our Global Marketing teams to form meaningful connections through storytelling with fans all over the world. Meet Alison, a Business Affairs Manager who uses her unique creativity to develop imaginative ways of reaching broad audiences. “One of Walt Disney’s quotes speaks to the promise of continued innovation, ‘Disneyland will…
Read MoreHong Kong Disneyland Interns Make New Friendships and Memories
On a Disney Internship, participants work side-by-side with industry leaders in roles that align with their fields of study. From marketing to technology, Disney Interns gain hands-on experience through a variety of projects, assignments and experiences. While on their program, participants are also able to take advantage of uniquely Disney perks like exploring the theme parks, participating in exclusive intern events and of course, making memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.
Read MoreESPN’S Courtni Regan Plays the Hits for the 2022 NHL Player Media Tour
With the NHL season returning for the second year of The Walt Disney Company’s seven-year deal, senior associate producer Courtni Regan and the production team were recently in Las Vegas for the annual NHL Player Media Tour (PMT). Courtni recently took the time to explain one of her many roles at the NHL Player Media Tour, and to share a behind-the-scenes look of an interesting and largely unknown contribution she adds prior to the start of the NHL regular season.
Read MoreHBCU Spotlight: Christopher Allen, Filmmaker Services Manager, The Walt Disney Company
Meet Christopher, a filmmaker services manager with The Walt Disney Company. This role allows Chris to support the creation of shows and movies we love as they enter the post-production and editing phases. An alumnus of Morgan State University, Chris still carries and utilizes skills and lessons from his time at the Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Through Disney on the Yard, Chris has the opportunity to impact and serve others by aiding HBCU students achieve their career goals with Disney.
Read MoreIntern Spotlight: William Kim & Zaire Davis
Disney General Entertainment is excited to spotlight some of our amazing interns throughout 2022 as part of our ongoing Employee Spotlight series. Get to know these students who are putting in the time and hard work within our teams both in-person and virtually this semester.
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