In our season finale, meet Rachel, a Program Experience Associate on the Disney Programs Learning team! A Disney College Program alum who turned her internship into a full-time role, Rachel shares her journey from participant to professional and offers insight into the learning opportunities that make the program so special. From career-building sessions to personal development offerings, she shows participants how to make the most of every learning moment. Plus, for our video viewers, we take a trip to Flamingo Crossings Village to explore the spaces where those experiences come to life!

Welcome to season six of The Disney College Program Podcast, where we explore all things life on the Disney College Program! For more than 40 years, this one-of-a-kind internship has brought students and recent grads from across the country to Walt Disney World® Resort—and many go on to build lasting careers with The Walt Disney Company.

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Meet Ethan, a Quick Service Food & Beverage participant serving up smiles at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!  In this episode, he dives into what it’s like working in one of the busiest dining locations on property, his journey to becoming a trainer and the lessons he’s learned along the way. From teamwork to guest interactions, Ethan shares how the Disney College Program has helped him grow both personally and professionally.

Welcome to season six of The Disney College Program Podcast, where we explore all things life on the Disney College Program! For more than 40 years, this one-of-a-kind internship has brought students and recent grads from across the country to Walt Disney World® Resort—and many go on to build lasting careers with The Walt Disney Company.

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Meet Shaela-Ashley, an HBCU Cohort participant and content creator who’s making magic both on and off the clock! In this episode, she shares what it’s like balancing life as an influencer while participating in the Disney College Program. Tune in for her advice on staying true to yourself, building your brand and making the most of every opportunity the program has to offer.

Welcome to season six of The Disney College Program Podcast, where we explore all things life on the Disney College Program! For more than 40 years, this one-of-a-kind internship has brought students and recent grads from across the country to Walt Disney World® Resort—and many go on to build lasting careers with The Walt Disney Company.

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Meet Baylee, an entertainment cast member who is currently on her second Disney College Program! She’s sharing the wisdom she’s gained along the way, from lessons learned during her first program to how she’s making the most of her experience this time around.

Welcome to season six of The Disney College Program Podcast, where we explore all things life on the Disney College Program! For more than 40 years, this one-of-a-kind internship has brought students and recent grads from across the country to Walt Disney World® Resort—and many go on to build lasting careers with The Walt Disney Company.

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Meet Kylea and Andre, two Disney College Program participants with creative backgrounds and big dreams of continuing their careers with Disney after their programs.

Welcome to season five of The Disney College Program Podcast, where we’ll 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 on to have lasting careers with The Walt Disney Company.

Andre works as a seater at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Kylea extended her program and works in VIP Tour Support. They discuss why they decided to apply for the Disney College Program, their career goals, soft skills they have learned on their programs and more!

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Chris, a Disney College Program participant studying marketing, joins Kayla, a Disney College Program alumna working in marketing, to talk about how their programs have helped them on their career journeys.

Welcome to season five of The Disney College Program Podcast, where we’ll 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 on to have lasting careers with The Walt Disney Company.

Chris started in merchandise at the Creations Shop in EPCOT, but due to his desire to learn, passion for his work and persistence, he landed a new role as a logistics specialist since recording this episode! Kayla is started as a character attendant in Magic Kingdom and now works as a manager within the Talent Acquisition Marketing team. Though they completed their programs over ten years a part, both Kayla and Chris agree that their Disney College Programs made a big impact both personally and professionally.

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Meet Tasia and Tyreah, two alumnae of the Disney College Program HBCU

Welcome to season five of The Disney College Program Podcast, where we’ll 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 on to have lasting careers with The Walt Disney Company.

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Meet Gabbie and Abby, two current Disney College Program participants! Hear about what inspired them to apply for their programs, what arrival week is like and how they feel the program is positively impacting their professional development.

Welcome to season four of The Disney College Program Podcast, where we’ll 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 on to have lasting careers with The Walt Disney Company.

Gabbie works in merchandise around the World Showcase in EPCOT but loves picking up shifts all around Walt Disney World Resort. Abby works in custodial at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort and loves the freedom and guest interaction her role brings.

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What’s it like moving from Puerto Rico to Florida for the Disney College Program? Hear from current participants Roschelle and Mei to find out!

Welcome to season five of The Disney College Program Podcast, where we’ll 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 on to have lasting careers with The Walt Disney Company.

Roschelle works in merchandise at the World Showcase in EPCOT. But she also loves picking up shifts, so you may see her at any shop around Walt Disney World Resort! Mei works attractions in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom. You’ll find her at Mickey’s PhilharMagic or at Princess Fairytale Hall. Both are proudly from Puerto Rico and are sharing stories about moving away from home for the first time, finding culture and community and Florida and why they are thrilled to be working for Disney.

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How do you make friends on the Disney College Program? What about professional connections? We’re sitting down with Carson and Brandon, two current participants, to find out!

Welcome to season four of The Disney Colllege Program Podcast, where we’ll 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 on to have lasting careers with The Walt Disney Company.

Carson works in attractions and can be found driving boats and telling jokes on the world-famous Jungle Cruise. Brandon works in custodial and helps keep EPCOT clean while helping guests all over the park. In this episode, they’re telling stories about the friends they’ve made, the professional connections who have helped them and more!

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