Posts Tagged ‘Employee Stories’
What My Disney Internship Taught Me – As Told By Disney Songs
As a Retail Marketing Intern, Rosy gained hands-on industry experience supporting Disney Consumer Products in Thailand. From her first event celebrating 90 years of Donald Duck to Disney Toy Expo Thailand 2024, she grew professionally thanks to the development and mentorship from her team. As a self-proclaimed “HUGE” Disney fan, there was no better way…
Read MoreSeptember 21st: a College Program love story
What’s your favorite song on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind? For Cast Members Nicole and Ethan, the answer is more than just a song. It’s also their wedding date. Their love story, much like the ride itself, is full of unexpected twists and thrilling moments. Nicole and Ethan met on their 2019 Disney College…
Read MoreAulani Scholarship leads hospitality student to Aulani Resort
Pau Hana Room cast member Nawahine is quite the trailblazer. Upon receiving an Aulani Scholarship in 2024 to help fund her bachelorʻs degree in Travel Industry Management from the University of Hawaʻi at Mānoa, she became the first recipient to turn the opportunity into a career at Aulani Resort. Administered through the Hawaii Community Foundation,…
Read MoreProtecting the Magic as a Paralegal Manager
Today, we’re excited to share a Q&A with paralegal manager Jo-Ann Diaz de Leon! Jo-Ann was preparing to begin her Marriage & Family Therapy master’s program at Mount Saint Mary’s University when a Disney recruiter contacted her after seeing her résumé online. “I recall thinking that I had a unique opportunity to work at the…
Read MoreÊTRE LEAD DATA ENGINEER A DISNEYLAND PARIS ! – RENCONTRE AVEC NICOLAS ET JEAN BAPTISTE [FR/EN]
Please find the English version below. Un nouveau poste de Lead Data Engineer (Machine Learning Opérationnel – ML OPS) s’ouvre dans les équipes Data de Disneyland Paris. Un rôle stimulant et varié, présenté à travers les regards croisés de Nicolas Deldalle, Manager, et Jean-Baptiste Prevost, Senior Manager. Lead Data Engineer ? Ce poste est à…
Read MoreBringing the Magic Home: Meet the Disney Consumer Products Türkiye Team
CONTRIBUTED BY Kelly Ann Vasquez Meet Onur, Basak, and Pınar, three passionate leaders at Disney Consumer Products Türkiye who are shaping how fans experience Disney every day. Whether it’s a Mickey-inspired fashion line or a perfectly placed toy on a store shelf, their work brings Disney magic into homes across the country. Onur Erdogan Onur…
Read MoreFrom conference connections to ESPN: Jasmin Matthews’s path to sports storytelling
CONTRIBUTED BY Kelly Ann Vasquez For Jasmin Matthews, ESPN has been a constant presence since childhood, from watching games to tuning into her favorite shows after school. Her passion for sports and storytelling grew alongside those experiences and shaped her career ambitions early on. Fresh out of college, Jasmin was eager to turn that passion…
Read MoreInterns reflect on their favorite projects for National Intern Day
CONTRIBUTED BY Kelly Ann Vasquez Every Disney story begins with a dream, and for our interns, those dreams are already coming to life. This National Intern Day, we’re spotlighting three imaginative, driven and passionate individuals who are shaping the future of storytelling, design and communication across The Walt Disney Company. We asked our interns to…
Read MoreHow Four Chefs Are Leading the Magic in Walt Disney World Kitchens
July is National Culinary Arts Month, and there’s no better place to celebrate than at Walt Disney World, where world-class cuisine meets unforgettable storytelling. Behind every bite, our talented team of culinary cast members are creating exceptional dining experiences in our parks and resorts. Here’s how four extraordinary chefs are cooking up a little…
Read MoreCombining Lifelong Passion for Sports with Disney through Brazil Apprenticeship Program
Nicolle, content operations apprentice at ESPN in Brazil, grew up passionate about sports, especially soccer. When she learned about Disney’s Apprenticeship Program in Brazil, she was given the possibility to combine her two lifelong passions: the magic of Disney stories and her love for sports. “This combination was like a magical connection,” described Nicolle, “allowing…
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