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by Nicole Peterson on 1 Oct 2026, 09:08:31
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.
When did Courtney's Disney dream begin?
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.
"All of it honestly still feels so unreal. I'm just so happy it's hard to express all the emotions I'm currently feeling." — Courtney, Flight Centre Travel Academy student
How do you apply for the Disney program? Courtney's 4 steps
Courtney's application took patience, and she's sharing her experience to help others. Here is the process she followed:
- Check your eligibility. This took some back and forth with the Disney recruitment team.
- Submit your application to the program.
- Book your interview. After applying, Courtney received an email inviting her to book one, and she interviewed three weeks ago.
- Wait for your outcome email. Then came the message she'd been hoping for: she'd been accepted.
Application steps may change, so always check the official Disney program page for current requirements.
What is Courtney's new role at Disney?
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.
How did Flight Centre Travel Academy help Courtney prepare for a Disney career?
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.
What skills will Courtney use in her Disney Parks role?
Courtney points to four skills she built during her Diploma of Travel and Tourism:
- Customer service
- Emotional intelligence
- The 7 C's of communication
- Teamwork
In a job built around guest experiences, these are the skills that help turn a good day into a magical one.
What is Courtney's advice for aspiring travel professionals?
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.
Frequently asked questions
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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