disney aspire News & Updates

NEWS: Disney Is Cutting Cast Member College Tuition Benefits

September 6, 2024 by Lydia Storks

Disney's tuition assistance program is changing for Cast Members. Get the details here.

5 Ways Bob Iger Has Transformed The Walt Disney Company

June 19, 2019 by Sierra Vieregge

Bob Iger has made a huge impact on the Walt Disney Company during his time as CEO. From the new Disney+ streaming service to the Disney Aspire Program, he has really left his mark. Find out just how Bob Iger has transformed the Walt Disney Company here!

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Disney and the University of Central Florida Team Up For FREE Tuition

May 24, 2019 by Sierra Vieregge

The Disney Aspire program takes another step forward in assisting Cast Members in achieving their educational goals by teaming up with UCF. Learn more about the program here!

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Disney’s Aspire Tuition Program Assists Cast Members Continuing their Education

May 4, 2019 by Sarah Sands

Disney's Disney Aspire program is a 100 percent tuition-paid educational program for Disney cast members. Learn about how the program is helping one cast member achieve her professional goals here.

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Disneyland Resort Goes to $15 Minimum Wage, Three Years before California Mandate

September 27, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

Disneyland Resort announced Sunday that thousands more of its cast members will receive a $15 minimum wage, one of the highest minimum wages in the country. Disneyland is making this change three years before the state of California’s scheduled increase in wage rates. The Disneyland Resort also is paying increased minimum rates to thousands of hourly non-union cast members.

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Disney Aspire: No Cost Education Program Launches for Hourly Cast Members

August 23, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

The Walt Disney Company has introduced Disney Aspire, a new education program designed to make it easier for hourly cast members to pursue higher education or vocational training. The $50 million initiative, with up to $25 million in annual funding going forward, includes a full range of programs and certificates that do not need to … Continue reading "Disney Aspire: No Cost Education Program Launches for Hourly Cast Members"

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