How building connections helped one participant extend into a premium services role

Meet Hannah, a Disney College Program participant who recently started a new role working with Disney’s premium services. Prior to this role, Hannah began her program in February working at Disney’s All-Star Resort in custodial. She was inspired to apply for premium services from her experience in custodial interacting with guests and creating relationships with…

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The advantage of a Disney Culinary Program

Whether you’re an aspiring chef looking to grow your skills or hoping to learn more about the Disney journey of our many culinary professionals, monthly chef demos put on by the Disney Programs Learning team are great opportunities to teach and inspire how Disney chefs create cuisine at the Walt Disney World® Resort. Disney Programs…

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Meet Victoria, the first Disney Programs participant to earn a Minnie Mouseters

Any Disney Programs participant who successfully completes one of our multi-week sessions facilitated by our learning team is recognized with a Mouseters certificate. But did you know that any Disney cast member who speaks to our participants in a session receives an honorary Minnie Mouseters? For the very first time, a Minnie Mouseters was awarded…

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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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What’s the big deal about learning offerings on a Disney Program?

The learning component of Disney Programs is one of the many things that make our programs and internships at Disney so unique. We offer countless offerings and opportunities for our participants to further themselves and their career goals. We asked Brandon Rhodes, a Program Experience Manager on the Learning team, to help shed some light…

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Participants attend first Animator Spotlight Session with Michael Woodside

Walt Disney Animation Studios has created and produced over 60 feature films since their first release in 1937. For 100 years, they have been one of the leading studios in animated films, characters, and storytelling. Knowing this, it’s no surprise that many aspiring animators and college students find themselves participating in one of our Disney…

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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…

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