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Dream it. Do it. Disney.

The Disney College Program is a one-of-a-kind experience. Peruse this page and you'll see what we mean. Hear from participants who've already gone through the Disney College Program or download photos.

If your questions aren't answered here, or if you'd like to coordinate interviews, please contact Nicole Montoya at 407.206.1011 ext. 206 or [email protected].


Attractions Host - Allan

Allan Jogiel
Allan leads guests through the Backlot Tour for his role in the Disney College Program. The Disney College Program is open to all full- or part-time college students at least 18 years of age, in any major and at any academic level.

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Attractions Hostess - Jennifer

Jennifer Tynan
Jennifer is a sophomore at American River College in Sacramento, Calif. Her role in the Disney College Program is at Expedition Everest™ in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.. After completing the Disney College Program, Jennifer plans on auditioning for an entertainment role and extending her Disney College Program stay for another semester.

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Attractions Hostess - Lia

Lia Pena
Lia leads guests on the Kilimanjaro Safaris Expedition at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park for her role in the Disney College Program. The Disney College Program is designed to be a unique living, learning and earning experience for college students and with that comes all the perks of being a Cast Member at the Walt Disney World Resort.

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Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Hostess- Kamala

Kamala Stack
Kamala is a senior at the University of Iowa majoring in Elementary Education and Math. Her role in the Disney College Program is as a Fairy Godmother-in-training, where she performs princess makeovers at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, a salon fit for young princesses, in the Magic Kingdom Park.

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Education Presenter- Megan

Megan Widhalm
As a participant in the Disney College Program, Megan’s role is at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park where she works in the programs department. Since its debut, more than 75,000 students from across the United States and Puerto Rico have participated in the Disney College Program.

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Lifeguard- Josh

Josh Hoenicke
As a Disney College Program participant, Josh works at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park as a lifeguard. The Disney College Program is open to all full- or part-time college students at least 18 years of age, in any major and at any academic level.

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Lifeguard- Megan

Megan Chrones
Megan is a participant in the Disney College Program at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fl.; where she works as a lifeguard at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park. Participants are housed in fully furnished one- to four-bedroom apartments near the Walt Disney World Resort with 24-hour security and various resort-style amenities.

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Quick Service Restaurants- Sarah

Sarah Kingsbury
Sarah is a sophomore at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Ill. Her role in the Disney College Program is in a quick service restaurant at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park. She says that working for The Walt Disney Company is going to help her in the workforce. “Most students who are looking to get a job right out of school haven't worked for a big corporation, and I can say that I have,” says Sarah.

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Quick Service Restaurants- Sarah

Sarah Kinney
Sarah is a participant in the Disney College Program and works at Casey's Corner in the Magic Kingdom Park. The Disney College Program at the Walt Disney World Resort has celebrated 27 magical years, and has recently expanded to include program offerings at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif.

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