HBCU Spotlight: Chloe, Disney College Program HBCU Cohort participant

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to arrive at a place and instantly know you belong? What about helping others arrive to that place and have the same experience you did? For Chloe, a former participant of the Disney College Program HBCU Cohort powered by Disney on the Yard, both are things…

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Disney Programs recognizes first participant to achieve the Goofy Graduate certificate

By: Amanda V., Disney Programs Communications Intern  The Disney Programs team was thrilled to award the very first Goofy Graduate certificate last month to Bre, a Disney College Program participant who works in merchandise at The Emporium within Magic Kingdom Park. The Disney Programs learning team introduced the Goofy Graduate certificate this spring to recognize…

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Episode 4: Do As Dreamers Do on a Disney College Program

ON THIS EPISODE Some of the greatest things in life can come from taking a chance and trying something new. Applying to the Disney College Program helped both of our guests discover just that and gain new confidence in themselves. From viewing each day with a positive outlook to daily “pinch-me moments,” the program experience…

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Episode 3: Finding mentors and magic on a Disney College Program

ON THIS EPISODE No matter where you start, there’s a place for you within The Walt Disney Company! That’s what both of our guests in this episode discovered through their Disney College Program experiences. First meet Emma, a current participant working in Merchandise at Dinoland U.S.A. within Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park! Then hear from…

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Disney Alumni Association Reaches 40,000 Members

Recently, the Disney Alumni Association reached an important milestone – 40,000 members! The Disney Alumni Association is an exclusive community for those who have successfully completed a Disney internship or program, where people can reconnect, share memories and network. Programs alumni are able to connect across the years, with members representing the very first Disney…

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A wonderful winter with Disney Programs: Event recap

This year has already been packed with exciting events for Disney Programs participants! Let’s look back at some of the fun offerings we’ve held over the last few months. In a new highly interactive session, Improv for Improvement, participants learned to boost their confidence, improve their public speaking and strengthen their critical thinking skills in…

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Episode 2: Meet the team dedicated to your Program Experience

ON THIS EPISODE We’re there because we care! Today, we’re chatting with the team that brings uniquely Disney experiences to life for our Disney Programs participants. We go over everything from exclusive activities and learning offerings to academic and career support. On this episode, you’ll hear from Quan Spratley, a Program Experience Associate who recently…

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Episode 1: It All Started with a Disney College Program

ON THIS EPISODE OF LIFE AT DISNEY: DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM MINISERIES Welcome to our new miniseries where we will discuss all things about life on the Disney College Program! For more than 40 years, this unique internship experience has brought magic makers to Walt Disney World® Resort from across the country and many participants go…

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