Magical moment: Former Disney Professional Intern receives CEIA Student Achievement Award

Each year, the Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA) recognizes students from across the country who have demonstrated excellence in a variety of categories. This year, at their annual conference held in South Carolina on April 18, a former Walt Disney Imagineering Professional Intern, Nicholas Peterson, was awarded with the Internship Student Achievement award for…

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Hello, Maddy: Cultural Exchange Program spotlight

If you dream of working for Disney, you’re not alone! Thousands of people keep this wish close to their hearts (awake and fast asleep). For those without Cinderella’s or Sleeping Beauty’s Castle in their backyard, or who live outside the United States, they may wonder if their dreams of working at Walt Disney World may…

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Meeting Mia: From the Sunshine Coast to the Sunshine State

What started out as a trip to celebrate her high school graduation ended up becoming the inspiration that began Mia’s Disney journey!  While staying at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, she met a participant from Brisbane, Australia, and was in the Disney Australia/New Zealand Cultural Exchange Program.  After learning more about the program…

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Making a wrinkle in Disney’s live-action films: Camille’s journey from Disney Professional Intern to Production Technology Specialist

Lights, camera, tech! There’s nothing like grabbing some popcorn and watching your favorite Disney flick. Camille, a Production Technology Specialist at The Walt Disney Studios, uses her skills to power the behind-the-scenes magic of live-action movies. The beginning scene of her Disney journey starts as a Disney Professional Intern with the Studio Technology team at…

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Professional Intern spotlight: Camille, Media and Art Pipeline Developer

Riding your favorite Disney attraction is like experiencing magic. Every element fits together to fully envelope you in the sights, sounds and smells of each respective scene. But behind all Disney attractions are the incredible teams that bring them to life! Camille, a Media and Art Pipeline Developer Intern with Walt Disney Imagineering, jumpstarted her…

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A whole new world (of Disney): A Disney Internships & Programs love story

What better way to get ready for Valentine’s Day than with a love story? How about a Disney Programs love story? Libby and Stephen are Disney College Program alumni whose Disney College Program experience went beyond living, learning and earning—they found true love! In fall 2010, Libby drove across the country from California to Florida…

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Engineering the magic: Alex’s journey from intern to full-time Industrial Engineer

“Everything that we do is telling a story,” says Alex, an Associate Industrial Engineer at Disneyland® Park. Differing from many storytellers, Alex uses numbers to further Walt’s vision and establish the foundation for a seamless guest experience. The chapters of Alex’s journey with The Walt Disney Company all have one thing in common: creating magic…

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Magic-making Marco, Guest Relations Professional Intern

You could say Disney is in Marco’s blood. His family has always been big Disney fans, especially his mother. After experiencing Disneyland® Resort as a kid, Walt Disney World® Resort with his family, and seeing how much joy Disney Parks sparked, he knew where he wanted to end up. So after completing a Disney College…

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