Some dreams stick with you for years. For Courtney, that dream started at 13, and today it's becoming real. After studying with Flight Centre Travel Academy, Courtney has accepted a role in merchandise in the Disney parks, where she'll learn how to create magic for every guest.
In short: Courtney, a Flight Centre Travel Academy student, has been accepted into a Disney program and will work in merchandise in the Disney parks. She applied after joining the Academy and was accepted following an eligibility check, an application and an interview.
Some dreams stick with you for years, and for Courtney, that dream is finally coming true. After studying with Flight Centre Travel Academy, she has accepted a role in merchandise in the Disney parks.
Courtney first heard about the Disney program when she was 13, and she's wanted to apply ever since. It wasn't until she joined Flight Centre Travel Academy that she took the first step towards making it happen.
Courtney's application took patience, and she's sharing her experience to help others. Here is the process she followed:
Application steps may change, so always check the official Disney program page for current requirements.
Courtney will work in merchandise in the Disney parks. It's a very customer-focused role where the goal is to create magic for every guest.
Studying at the Academy gave Courtney a solid base of travel and tourism industry knowledge, which set her up for working with Disney and beginning her career in the industry. She says no single lesson made her stand out, but that base knowledge made a big difference.
Courtney points to four skills she built during her Diploma of Travel and Tourism:
In a job built around guest experiences, these are the skills that help turn a good day into a magical one.
Courtney's message to anyone thinking about turning their love of travel into a career is simple.
"Go for it. You never know where you could end up. The Travel Academy can take you to so many places, and it's the best decision I have ever made to take that leap." — Courtney, Flight Centre Travel Academy student
Whether your dream is a theme park, a cabin, or a travel desk, you could be closer than you realise. Take the leap, back yourself and see where it takes you.
Can studying travel and tourism help you get a job at Disney?
Courtney believes so. She says the industry knowledge she gained at Flight Centre Travel Academy was very beneficial and set her up to begin her career in travel and tourism with Disney.
What is the Disney application process like?
Courtney checked her eligibility with the Disney recruitment team, applied to the program, booked an interview after receiving an email invitation, and then received an acceptance email.
What skills does a Disney parks merchandise role require?
Courtney says customer service, emotional intelligence, the 7 C's of communication and teamwork will be most valuable. Her role is customer-focused, centred on creating magic for every guest.
What does Flight Centre Travel Academy offer?
Flight Centre Travel Academy offers a Diploma of Travel and Tourism with pathways into careers across the travel industry.
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