Épisodes

  • It All Started with a Disney College Program - Season One, Episode One

    It All Started with a Disney College Program - Season One, Episode One
    Sep 29 2025
    Welcome to our new miniseries where we will 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. Discussing his unique Disney College Program experience, magical moments, and important lessons, you’ll hear from Colin Hooper, a current Disney College Program participant working as a Resort Concierge and Trainer at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside. You’ll also hear from Taylor Barfield, a Disney College Program alum whose program helped her begin her career with Disney. Now, she is paving the way for future participants and connecting students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with meaningful opportunities as an Outreach and Engagement Manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 min
  • Finding Mentors and Magic on a Disney College Program - Season One, Episode Three

    Finding Mentors and Magic on a Disney College Program - Season One, Episode Three
    Sep 29 2025
    No matter where you start, there's a place for you within The Walt Disney Company! That's what both of our guests in this episode discovered through their Disney College Program experiences. First meet Emma, a current Disney College Program participant working in merchandise at Dinoland U.S.A. within Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park! Through her program she's developed friendships, working relationships, and leadership skills as well as discovering her dream of building a career with Disney. Then hear from Jose, an alum of the program and seven-year cast member currently in a role with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. He speaks about his own Disney College Program experience, how mentors and leaders helped in his journey, and why inclusion is important to him, especially as he now gets to be an integral part of so many other's Disney career journeys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 min
  • Meet the Team Dedicated to Your Program Experience - Season One, Episode Two

    Meet the Team Dedicated to Your Program Experience - Season One, Episode Two
    Sep 29 2025
    We’re there because we care! Today, we’re chatting with the team that brings uniquely Disney experiences to life for our Disney Programs participants. We go over everything from exclusive activities and learning offerings to academic and career support. On this episode you’ll hear from Quan Spratley, a Program Experience Associate who recently completed the Disney College Program and is now beginning his career helping current participants make the most of their program. You’ll also hear from Ryan Geno, a Program Experience Manager with a decorated 15-year career at Walt Disney World® Resort who focuses on bringing a variety of experiential and instructor-led learning offerings to life for thousands of participants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 min
  • Do As Dreamers Do on a Disney College Program - Season One, Episode Four

    Do As Dreamers Do on a Disney College Program - Season One, Episode Four
    Sep 29 2025
    Some of the greatest things in life can come from taking a chance and trying something new. Applying to the Disney College Program helped both of our guests discover just that and gain new confidence in themselves. From viewing each day with a positive outlook to daily “pinch-me moments,” the program experience can lead to exciting opportunities and lasting memories. Our first guest is Javier Moreno, a current participant working at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort that made a big move from California to begin his Disney journey. Then you’ll hear from Alexis Rojas, an ad integration and strategy coordinator with ESPN who started her career on the Disney College Program, making the most of each opportunity she received and continues to do so today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 min
  • Back to Earn Our Ears Again on the Disney College Program - Season Two, Episode One

    Back to Earn Our Ears Again on the Disney College Program - Season Two, Episode One
    Sep 29 2025
    Welcome to season two of our miniseries 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. Kicking off episode one of the season, you’ll hear from Reese Tate, who is following in her mom’s footsteps by participating in the Program. She’s currently working in attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® with the hopes of merging her theater background with leadership opportunities. Then, you’ll meet Kamrin Williams, who enjoyed her Disney College Program so much, that she’s back for round two. This time, she’s getting extra pixie dust as part of the HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Cohort powered by Disney on the Yard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 min
  • A Backstage Pass to Disney Learning - Season Two, Episode Two

    A Backstage Pass to Disney Learning - Season Two, Episode Two
    Sep 29 2025
    From uniquely Disney learning opportunities and experiences to covering college credit and so much more - you won’t want to miss this episode! Our first guest is Josh Brasher, a Disney College Program alum who is giving back to the Program in a BIG way with unparalleled opportunities and knowledge from his journey with the Company. You’ll also hear from Nick Warner, who is participating in the Disney College Program and truly making the most of the learning component while also developing impactful connections for his future Disney career. But that’s not all! You'll even discover a few fun facts along the way like which Disney legends recently joined as guest speakers. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 min
  • Living the Sweet Life - Season Two, Episode Three

    Living the Sweet Life - Season Two, Episode Three
    Sep 29 2025
    Making candy apples? Check! Tossing a coin in Cinderella’s Wishing Well? Absolutely! No matter what’s on your Disney College Program bucket list, we're ready to help you achieve it all and more. And today, we have two guests who are living their best lives at Disney! Tune in as our first guest Edwin Diaz, an aspiring Disney animator all the way from New York, shares how he’s living on his own for the first time and loving it. Then, hear from Diamond Gaston, a Merchandise cast member at five unique Disney Springs shops, who spends her free time making memories with her coworkers and building lasting friendships. Get ready to discover all the magic you can experience on your own Program! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 min