The most magical place on Earth is getting three of south Arkansas’ own as part of its college program throughout the spring and summer this year.
During high school, it always took me a lot longer to finish my homework than it should have. That’s because I would constantly go down r...
Applying for the Disney College Program is one of the best decisions I ever made! If you're considering it, here's what to expect!
I realized who I was as a person in Walt Disney World.
10 Stages of the Disney College Program. As magical as the Disney College Program may appear on social media, it's not always Mickey bars and pixie dust. Here's a peak into what your program will be like.
So much movie magic!
With Disney College Program applications dropping quite soon for the spring 2017 program, I thought it would be time to make a blog post abo...
HELLO HUMANS! Lex here, and I’m back to talk more about my DCP experience. Recently mentioned in other posts, I worked two programs in QSFB, which stands for Quick Service Food and Beverage (…
The first few days of your Cultural Exchange Program (or college program) is so hectic but really exciting. You’re juggling a load of meetings, moving into your new home and making lots of fr…
Check out the very Best Etsy Presents for Disney College Program Students! College in the Disney Program is awesome and these gifts are just as great!
The ultimate guide to finding the perfect DCP Housing Complex for you! Important information and comparisons to help you decide which housing complex will best fit your needs during your Disney College Program.
I GOT ACCEPTED! Hi! My name is Malan McCracken and I am a college student. At the beginning of this past fall semester, I applied to be apart of the Disney College Program. I applied because I have grown up my whole life going to Disney World. We moved a lot as kids (me and my three older brothers). Our parents weren't in the military or anything, our dad would just get different jobs in different places. Well, I, alone, have lived in five different states in my 21 years. If you think that's a lot, remember my brothers are older than me and we were all born in different states. It never bothered us and it wasn't a bad thing, but the thing that was always there was Disney. No matter where we lived we always managed to find our way to Disney at one point or another. You might say we were Disney Raised. We were definitely raised Disney. My brothers and I would sing Disney music all the time. The best part? When it's your brother who starts singing "Part of your World" instead of you. That was the first Disney song I remember learning as a kid. Even though we have gotten older, that hasn't stopped us from seeing all the new Disney movies too. That's the best part of Disney. It never gets old even if you do. We still have all the classics on VHS and I don't think we will ever get rid of them. They are our childhood. So if you haven't guessed already, I did get accepted for this wonderful opportunity to work at the place I have grown up loving and am always wanting to go back. I love Disney! Everything about it! While I am working for Disney I will be blogging here! I want to share my experiences with anyone who loves Disney as much as I do or whoever wants to do the Disney College Program. I am excited and nervous, which is always a good combination. I hope you enjoyed my introduction to this blog and what it is about. Let me know if you have any blog requests or question and what you thought in the comments below. Have a Magical Day!
If you have ever wondered what the College Program was or need a little assistance before applying, there is a new book called “The Disney College Program” which is an
My Exploring Leadership class was an 8 week seminar held on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30! Here is a little recap of what we learned about each week! Week 1: Introduction We had an overview of our course and what we would be learning, and learned about our fabulous instructor. He has been with the company for many years in some wonderful roles, and even did the College Program himself. We also did a group activity related to the responsibilities of our managers. Week 2: Disney's Chain of Excellence We discovered the Chain of Excellence, and how to satisfy both guest and Cast Member needs. Week 3: Strengthening Teams We discussed the 5 approaches to conflict, and how to effectively utilize conflict resolution skills. We also talked about how Disney incorporates recognition for the Cast Members. Week 4: Diversity and Inclusion We talked about the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and especially at Disney. We did a group activity to discover more about the diversity within our class. Week 5: Storytelling [Magic Kingdom field experience] We explored the power of Disney storytelling in no better place than the Magic Kingdom! We started with a guided tour from the entrance, in Town Square, and through Main Street. Then we were split into groups to explore the details and storyline in Liberty Square. Week 6: Leadership Competencies We had a day full of games and group challenges as we learned about the different leadership competencies that our company relies on. Week 7: Leadership Examples [Animal Kingdom field experience] We met at Animal Kingdom to explore the park and discover real-life examples of the leadership concepts that we had talked about throughout the seminars. Week 8: Closing Session We de-briefed on the entirety of the experience and lessons from the course, and wrapped up our seminars by earning our Mouseters Degree! My Mouseters Degree and Perfect Attendance Award Overall, I loved this class and really learned a lot about how to be a successful leader, what makes Disney so successful in the industry, and gained a better appreciation for so many aspects of the company.
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Every morning I wake up and check my Timehop to look over the memories from the last few years of my life. When I checked this morning, I saw that a year ago today, I was spending my last day at th…
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Greetings from the Disney Alumni Association! Congratulations on successfully completing your DCP program! By now you have received the official communication on this new, exclusive group of Colleg…
