[4] Although Disney University is a non-accredited institution, courses are primarily designed, developed, and delivered by experienced professionals.

All new Cast Members are required to attend 'Traditions' on their first day of work; this class imparts the importance of Disney culture, heritage, values, and policies through media and group activities.

With the opening of Disneyland fast approaching, Walt needed to find someone to develop the employee orientation and training process for the new park.

[5] At 42 years old, France already had plenty of experience as a trainer for manufacturing companies, such as an auto assembly plant and an aircraft factory, and in the U.S. Army as a training specialist.

[11][12] With a degree in International Business Communications, and Japanese Language and History, Doug Lipp was hired by The Walt Disney Company's marketing department, in 1981.

[13] His role, which was based out of Anaheim, was to interpret for Japanese officials, during the planning and development of the first international park, Tokyo Disneyland.

[13] He was then transferred to Japan to lead the newly established Disney University Tokyo office, where he spent two years hiring and training 4,000 employees for the new park.

The Walt Disney World building is located behind the Magic Kingdom, across from the Cast Member parking lot.

The two-story building at Walt Disney World houses several learning and conference spaces, computer classrooms, professional offices, building operation support (Production Services), the Disney University Library (formerly Disney Learning Center), Partners Federal Credit Union branch and ATM, a SodexoMAGIC cafeteria, and a Company D employee store, where employees can purchase discounted park tickets for family and friends.

This internship is offered for both the fall and spring semesters and can last anywhere from four months to a year, depending on how long the student wishes to stay.

Applications for the Disney College Program are only open for a short period of time for each semester.

They are also rewarded complimentary admission tickets after working a certain amount of hours that they are able to use for their family and friends that visit them on their program.

Contrary to some expectations, Disney does not offer formal college courses as part of the program.

However, participants can access beneficial resources such as resume workshops and career-oriented classes, which may be advantageous for those considering long-term employment opportunities within the Disney organization.