Live and Work at Disney World. The Disney College Program is Now Accepting Applications
College students, Disney fans, get your resumes ready. A chance to work at Disney World!
There’s an opportunity to live and work at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, open to college students and recent graduates. And they’re accepting applications now!
All college majors are welcome too, with a number of different pathways to choose from.
The Disney College Program
Gain lifelong friendships, work experience, and countless memories working in the most magical place on earth. Some of the requirements for this program:
- Students must be at least 18 years of age at time of application.
- Currently enrolled and taking classes at an accredited U.S.’ college, university, or higher education program OR have graduated from an accredited U.S.” college, university, or higher education program within 24 months of the application posting date.
- Must have completed at least one semester at an accredited U.S.” college, university, or higher education program by time of program arrival.
- Possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization for the duration of the program. Disney does not sponsor visas for the College Program.
There’s a big learning component too. The program offers academic support, experiential learning and instructor-led experiences too. HERE‘s more on the learning opportunities available, while earning money too, in the coolest place on the planet. Find more information on the Disney College Program HERE.
The Disney Culinary Program
For this program students must be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in a School of Culinary Arts, or enrolled in a culinary/baking and pastry school or have graduated within 24 months of the application posting date from a school in the US. Learn more HERE.
But where will you live?
There’s housing. You can live at Flamingo Crossings Village, owned and managed by American Campus Communities. The property features upscale living spaces, resort-style pools, a full-service fitness center, community-building common areas, and exceptional educational facilities. HERE‘s some more information on the living arrangements.
There are international programs too!
If you’re not a student, but still interested in working for Disney, there are many opportunities besides the college program. Find them HERE. And good luck!
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LOTS of Photos from the World Premiere of Disney 100 at the Franklin Institute
Disney 100: The Exhibition had its world premiere on February 18th, 2023 at the beautiful Franklin Institute. The exhibition is now open, featuring so many treasures from the Walt Disney Archives, and lots of interesting facts too, for even the biggest Disney fan.
The exhibit covers everything from live-action to animation and Disney Parks to a galaxy far, far away.
Some of the featured items include:
- Story Script Page from Steamboat Willie (1928)
- Visual Development Art for Alice in Wonderland (1951), created by artist and Disney Legend Mary Blair*
- Concept Drawing of Disneyland by artist and Disney Legend Herb Ryman, graphite on paper (1953)*
- Nautilus Special Effects Filming Model for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)
- Engineer Mickey Mouse used by Walt Disney on Opening Day of Disneyland, 1955
- Disneyland® Park Jungle Cruise Attraction Vehicle Model used by Walt Disney, “A Trip Through Adventureland/Water Birds” – Disneyland (TV, 1956)
- Prop Storybook featured in Sleeping Beauty (1959)
- Clean-up Animation for Sleeping Beauty (1959), created by artist and Disney Legend Marc Davis*
- Carousel Horse from Mary Poppins (1964), used by Disney Legend Julie Andrews
- Visual Development Art for The Little Mermaid (1989), created by artist and Disney Legend Glen Keane*
- Genie Maquette for Aladdin (1992), created by artist Kent Melton
- Spell Book from Hocus Pocus (1993), used by Disney Legend Bette Midler
- Mater Maquette for Cars (2006), created by artist Jerome Ranft
- East High School Yearbook from High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
- Visual Development Art Digital Painting for The Princess and the Frog (2009), created by artist Sue Nichols
- Visual Development Art Digital Painting for Frozen (2013), created by artist Julia Kalantarova
- BB-8 Puppet used in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
- Captain America Shield used in Captain America: Civil War (2016)
- Lumière Production Model for Beauty and the Beast (2017)
- First Order Stormtrooper Armor from Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), designed by Michael Kaplan and Glyn Dillon
- Black Panther Costume from Black Panther (2018)
- Cinderella Castle Model for Magic Kingdom® Park at Walt Disney World® Resort
- Attraction Vehicle from Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland Park
*Reproduction of the original
The exhibition spans across ten galleries throughout a 15,000-square-foot exhibit space. There are more than 250 rarely seen original artworks, artifacts, costumes, props, and other memorabilia for the exhibition celebrating 100 years of The Walt Disney Company.
The World Premiere of Disney 100: The Ehibition, February 18th-August 27th at the Franklin Institute
Below are some of the photos I took at the opening, but be sure to check out the exhibition for yourself in person at the Franklin Institute this spring and summer. Disney100: The Exhibition runs through August 27, 2023, and then heads out into the rest of the world.
Tickets are timed and dated, and advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended. Check HERE for information on purchasing tickets.
Oh, and BEN FM has your chance to cruise with all of your favorite Disney characters on a magical Disney Cruise! HERE are all the details.
Kristen Herrmann is the Program Director and Weekday Morning Show Host on BEN FM. She has been a fixture on the radio in Philadelphia since 2005. As a content creator for BEN FM, Kristen specializes in all things Philadelphia, kids, family and favors the quirky stuff.
