Author Archives: Anthony Reyes

A VoluntEARS Experience

Today I volunteered at an event called United Against Poverty. It is a store that sells everything such as groceries, home goods, and medicine. They sell everything for a price much cheaper than what they retail for. As a volunteer … Continue reading

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Read & React #5: Pushing The Team To Success

This semester I was enrolled in two Disney courses that were wonderful. Those courses were Studies in Advanced Hospitality Management and Human Resources Management. In both courses, I was amazed by all of the new knowledge and perspectives I was … Continue reading

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WRJ #15: The End of The Disney Semester.

My last journal entry for the semester! I cannot believe the time has moved so fast. I have had many days where I am tired, others when I have fun, others where I am super busy. However, the Disney College … Continue reading

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WRJ #14: My Amazing Disney Experience

This week has been an amazing week so far, along with many memorable events and moments. This week was our most talked about event of the program, Starlit Splash. It was also my last week of Disney classes. The best … Continue reading

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WRJ #13: Code 724

This week at Caribbean Beach Resort, I was present for a situation that all hotels are vulnerable to. I was walking down the hall when a guest approached me and told me that there were bed bugs in his room. … Continue reading

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WRJ #12: The Garbage Log Idea

  Being part of the Disney College Program goes far beyond working long hours, and learning a lot. You also learn to live with other people and how to adapt to different environments. Since the beginning of my program, my … Continue reading

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WRJ #11: Making Magic Off The Clock

  Working for Disney has grown magic in my heart. I am beginning to genuinely create magic even when I’m not on the clock. Last week my former co-worker from JP Morgan was in Orlando with his son. The first … Continue reading

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WRJ #10: College Program Networking Event

  One of the things I enjoy the most about working at my resort are the events that they create for us. They make sure we are always motivated and know that there are managers who are there for us. … Continue reading

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WRJ #9: A Cross Training Perspective

Working as a housekeeper I have learned many things. Before working as a housekeeper, I imagined the department being big and one of the most important to a lodging operation. However, after being cross-trained, I have realized that is much … Continue reading

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WRJ #8: Cross Training in Amenities

Having multiple perspectives within a department is important in any industry. Today I was cross trained in Amenities for the housekeeping department. The amenities person is in charge of delivering supplies that guest’s request, to their rooms. They also need … Continue reading

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