It is super fun to work for Disney! You get free admission to all the parks!
What I wish was different
Florida weather is awful and I worked outside for a while and it was really hard to be in the hot humidity all the time.
Advice
Be willing to work hard, Disney expects the very best!
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Walt Disney World Costuming intern
August 2018 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
What I like about the disney program is I get to see what it is like working for a very large company. Seeing how they have been able to be as succsesful as they have. Another thing I like is the work I am doing is allowing me to do projects and day to day work on my own. It has been a lot of fun to be able not to be told what to do every minute but to get a list of things that need to get done and allowing me to work throughout the day at my own pace.
What I wish was different
What I wish was different was that we were able to meet some of the people who work in corporate or who work above us. I am interested in this company and want to have some time to meet with someone to talk about my goals in the company. That is not really an option at this point because there are so many of us, it is really up to you to figure out how to advance in the company.
Advice
One piece of advice I would share is have fun. At times you may feel insignificant and very out of your comfort zone but that is what life is about. Stepping out of your comfort zone and doing things you would never see yourself doing. Try something new every day! You will be amazed at how alive it will make you feel.
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Cast Member
May - August 2018 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
I got to work with people from all over the world. People with all kinds of backgrounds and beliefs. I mean, I got to work for Disney, which is pretty incredible!!
What I wish was different
My managers were not always kind or fair. Had to take some hits for being a Christian in a very secular environment. I wish that I had more opportunities to learn instead of just flying by the seat of my pants
Advice
Never be afraid to ask questions and get correct information.
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Intern
June 2018 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
I liked meeting new people and working at a Fortune 100 Company!
What I wish was different
Pay and hours
Advice
None
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Cast Member
January - May 2018 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
I loved getting to work in a theme park. The hours weren’t bad and I got to enjoy the parks after work. I also made really great friends
What I wish was different
I wish the internship was more of a learning experience about Disney than just doing a job.
Advice
Utilize your time spent during the Disney College Program and take in all the information that you possibly can.
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Attractions Cast Member
May - September 2018 • Anaheim, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed working backstage and being part of creating magic for guests. The company is very generous and cares for their employees. The environment was a pleasant and goal-driven one.
What I wish was different
I wish the company would have been more willing to work with my school schedule that would have allowed me to continue with the company.
Advice
Working attractions is a role that requires lots of responsibility and practical knowledge. I found it to be very rewarding and enjoyed producing the work expected of me.
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Cast Member
January - May 2018 • Lake Buena Vista, FL
What I liked
Working for Disney was extremely rewarding and provided experiences to earn about customer service from the very best. The program helped me to grow a lot as an individual, and gave me life experience I can carry with me into my career and the rest of my life.
What I wish was different
If I had to criticize anything, it would be the housing situation. Considering you have to pay rent, the rules they enforced were a bit over the top. No overnight visitors is just one example.
Advice
If you are even considering the program, DO IT. Even if you get stuck in a role you aren't exactly happy about, if you make the best of it and become friends with your employees its an absolute blast.
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Disney college program
January - August 2018 • Anaheim, CA
What I liked
What I wish was different
More relevant internship experience
Advice
Super hard work, super rewarding
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merchantainer
January - May 2018 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
They offered housing and transportation. I also received all benefits of a normal employee.
What I wish was different
Wish I had been scheduled more
Advice
Be prepared to work hard and have fun.
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Disney College Program
May - August 2018 • Lake Buena Vista, FL
What I liked
The benefits of working for Disney and being able to list such a well-known company on my resume.
What I wish was different
This was my second college program and I did not enjoy my work location as much this time around but it was still an amazing experience.
Advice
I would absolutely recommend the Disney College Program to anyone and everyone. You work extremely hard but the benefits you receive and the friends you make are well worth it.
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College intern
August 2016 - January 2017 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
Learning Hospitality from the Number one company in Hospitality
What I wish was different
Advice
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Disney College Program Attractions Cast Member
May - August 2018 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
You get to work with people from all over the world! The friends you make are the best people you’ll ever meet, and you all have a special bond not found anywhere else. It’s also pretty amazing to get to go to the Disney Parks whenever you want for free!
What I wish was different
We were over staffed at my location, so I would I could have worked more hours.
Advice
Go in to it with an open mind, and ready to work! Be open to new experiences and push outside your comfort zone to try new things and meet new people!
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Merchandise
August 2018 • Lake Buena Vista, FL
What I liked
Getting to interact with different people from around the world and learning something new every day
What I wish was different
Advice
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Friendship Boat Captain
May - August 2018 • Lake Buena Vista, FL
What I liked
It was a lot of fun. I got to move across the country and meet new people from all around the world. I also got to network with professionals at the Walt Disney Company.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have been there longer.
Advice
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Disney College Program Participant
January - August 2018 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
I loved every part of my program. I was able to gain valuable skills that will benefit my future careers. I was able to take classes and learn about the corporate side of Disney.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have stayed longer, but I had to return to school.
Advice
It taught me more than professional skills. It taught me how to treat other people in my day to day life, and that is with kindness and respect. I would like for people to evaluate how they treat people they don't know.
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Conservation Education Presenter
June 2018 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
I really like getting to talk to hundreds of people everyday and feeling like I have a big impact. I liked feeling like I was helping shape the ideas many young people had on conservation.
What I wish was different
I wish I was more involved in networking with people in other branches of the company.
Advice
Like with almost internships, you’re going to get what you put in to it. So it is crucial that you show up to everything that you can, even those things that are optional or outside of the job description.
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Emerging Technology Software Developer Intern
May - August 2018 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
I loved working for Disney! Disney is my dream company. I got the chance to learn about machine learning and to work on a machine learning project for ABC. While working on that project, I collaborated with people from my team and people from a different team. I also got the chance to work on the app team that creates the Android apps for the Disney Parks. I worked on tickets for the Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Hong Kong Disneyland apps. I met a lot of great people at Disney. Everyone was very helpful and friendly. The intern program in the Seattle office was great! I got to know the other interns and the intern coordinators did a really good job running the program. For our intern offsite event, we went out to lunch and then went to MoPop to see the Marvel exhibit and the rest of the exhibits there. Interns also get free admission to the parks like other Disney employees which is a great bonus to working for an awesome company! I can't wait to go back in January!
What I wish was different
Advice
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Merchandiser
May - August 2018 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
Interacting with guest from
All around the world. Also working hand and with people from around the world.
What I wish was different
I wish I was in the front of the entrance working instead of inside the park I wanted to see the magic being made from the start once they got to my location they were worn out from the heat
Advice
Be open-minded. Don’t take the experience lightly treat the job as if you were working as the ceo it does get noticed
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cast member
February - August 2018 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
Working with people all over the world.
What I wish was different
The housing situation was less then ideal.
Advice
It is Disney World, but it's also a job. They work you as much as possible.
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Disney College Program
May - August 2018 • Lake Buena Vista, FL
What I liked
Having a new adventure, creating magic for guests, gaining independence and responsibility
What I wish was different
More time
Advice
Our school (advisors/career center) isn't very helpful, look for people who have done the program in the past for help
