Disney Theme Parks and Resorts College Program: Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, California
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Team Project Competition

The Disney College Program Case Study Competition is designed to provide students with an opportunity to leverage their learning in the classroom and at their work locations to apply strategic thinking. Topics for consideration may range from product development, resort enhancements, transportation strategies, and as far as your creativity will take you!*

Students will present a project of their choosing to a Disney leadership panel for final judging. All Disney College Program students will be eligible to submit a proposal to the Disney College Education Team for consideration. Twenty finalists will be chosen based on their project proposals for presentation. Winners will receive scholarship money and recognition for their achievements.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three finalists. All decisions are final.

  • 1st Prize - $1000 each
  • 2nd Prize - $ 750 each
  • 3rd Prize - $ 500 each

Please note the following parameters:

  • Participants may enter as a part of a team of three to five members. All submissions will be evaluated against one another, regardless of number of contributors.
  • All teams will need to designate a Disney College Program Education Team Instructor as their Project Advisor, to which each team must submit bi-weekly project reports to track their progress.
  • One month prior to the final competition, all students must submit a one-page overview of their ideas and a list of the delivery contents of their presentations (i.e. PowerPoint, display boards, report, etc.)
  • Please structure your presentation to be no more than thirty minutes. This includes all visual support.
  • Submitted proposals must be solely the work of the student or students who submitted it. Participants may not contribute to more than one proposal.
  • Entries will become the sole property of The Disneyland® Resort and will not be returned. All rights to use and/or display these ideas will be retained by The Disneyland Resort.

Judging Criteria:

  • Concept:
    Is the concept appealing, interesting or exciting? Does the concept communicate a well-researched story and theme?
  • Guest Experience:
    Are details on how our Guests would interact with / enjoy the experience presented? Would the project enhance Guest satisfaction?
  • Innovation:
    Does the concept demonstrate creative innovation?
  • Business Acumen:
    Are the feasibility and scope of the concept presented? Does the proposal present a business case?
  • Quality of Presentation:
    Is the concept professionally prepared and presented? Is the concept locally organized and presented?

Please be aware that all submissions become the sole property of The Disneyland Resort.

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