Marching in a winter wonderland: Alice’s journey from Pecos to parade

Starting your Disney Programs journey isn’t always easy, especially if you’re managing two roles and it’s your first time at Walt Disney World® Resort! This is the case for Alice, who creates magic at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café at Magic Kingdom Park and as a student musician in “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade”…

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California participants discover new traditions this holiday season

The most magical time of year is right around the corner, and Disneyland® Resort is beginning to look like the perfect winter wonderland. The holidays always create an unforgettable atmosphere at Disneyland Resort, and it’s truly one of the most magical seasons for our guests – and cast members!  For many of our participants, this is…

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Halloween time with the recruitment team

October really is a great time for anyone in central Florida! As our teams continue working hard during the recruitment seasons, we all still enjoy the fall season!  Here are some actives the recruitment teams from College Program, International Programs, and Professional Internships have done.  Attend Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Disney’s Magic…

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Curing the holiday homesickness blues during your Disney Program

Being miles away from those you love in a new state or country can be overwhelming, especially during the holiday season! Whether you’ve been part of the Disney Programs family for a few months or are just starting your adventure, it can be difficult to overcome homesickness. Luckily, we’ve got words of wisdom from some…

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Disney College Program: I was not selected – what’s next?

Sitting on a bus, stuck on a snowy gridlocked highway, I’m checking my phone to see how late I will be to my quickly approaching meeting. This is making me think about how different my life would be if I simply gave up any time something didn’t go exactly according to plan. If I did,…

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The anatomy of a perfect thank-you note

So, you’re hoping to land that perfect Disney Professional Internship or Disney role, and you were able to land a meet-and-greet or maybe even an interview for the position. You’ve tweaked your résumé, worked on your interview answers, picked out the perfect outfit, gone through the meet-and-greet or interview, and now you’re done, right? Wrong!…

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Fall into fun: Ways to kick your fall Disney Program off to a great start

Leaves are falling, Magic Kingdom Park has been given its festive makeover and best of all, we have welcomed thousands of new participants for our fall programs! Whether you take advantage of one of the many different happenings at Walt Disney World Resort this time of year, or signup for one of our exciting Disney…

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Doing it all: How to balance getting your degree and doing a Disney Program

Often, we hear from participants who are interested in doing a Disney Program that they are nervous about the prospect of balancing the program and their schooling. If this is you, don’t dismay! Lots of participants find they can successfully participate in a Disney Program while in college; it takes a little bit of pre-planning…

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Networking at Disneyland: It doesn’t end when your program does!

Many of you completed the Disney College Program and spent your internship networking with leaders and developing professional connections that will last a lifetime. But, will they really last a lifetime?   That depends on you.  Maintaining relationships you built on the program is just as important as developing them. Anyone can meet a leader one…

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