Walt-Disney World Internship Report - 7881 Words

Macau University of Science and Technology Faculty of International Tourism Internship Report â€Å"Dreams Come True† Exploration in Disney Student Name: Student Number: Internship Sponsor: Li, Danping 0609853G-B111-0073 The Walt Disney World Resort Internship Duration: Aug, 10th, 2008 ~ Jan, 16th, 2009 Submission Date: Apr, 30th, 2009 Brief Description of My Internship Fantastic memories of 169 days living in America, almost six months working in Walt Disney World offers an unforgettable experience in my personal life and has great influence in my future professional life. Transferred from an elegant cafà © in Grand Floridian Resort Spa to a crazy busy character buffet restaurant in Contemporary Resort provides me an†¦show more content†¦2 Thanks for Sponsors I would like to take this opportunity to express my great appreciation to Walt Disney World Resort for the support of International College Program. Thanks a lot for Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Spa. Especially Mr. Norm Noble, the general manager, who always says â€Å"Good morning! How are you today?† and gives every cast member a handshaking, making everyone feel special and work as our vision and mission—We, a professional and gracious Cast, provide the finest personalized service in an elegant Victorian setting and create the grand difference. After the transfer to Disney’s Contemporary Resort, I feel like working in a big family. Especially every kind-hearted and humorous manager (they are Mr. Richard, Ms. Rebecca, Ms. Susan, Ms. Leajean and Ms. Elean) in Chef Mickey’s character buffet restaurant. I will never forget that the managers always ask me how I feel about my position. The welcome party, farewell party and birthday party that they hold for me will stay in my mind forever. They also try their best to solve my problems. When I want to work extra hours, they immediately arrange the schedule for me. Their forgiveness of my mistakes and patience of teaching me the working skills encourage me to greet every guest with high spirit. Thank you very much again for what you folks teach me, help me and encourage me. 3 Content Abstract 6 6 Key Words Chapter 1Show MoreRelatedCase Study : Disney Studios And Universal Studios1864 Words   |  8 Pageshands-on work, which is why I have narrowed my research to two companies, The Walt Disney Studios and Universal Studios. The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation from which The Walt Disney Company was built. It markets on a global scale encompassing creativity in all of their sales networks. Universal’s theatrical slate includes films developed internally ,and outside firms distributed by the studio. 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