themed experience track of the MFA in theatre program, where he is currently continuing his studies./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/nLike many Rosen College students, Clancy got his start working in the parks at Walt Disney World Resort./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n
/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201cI worked as a quick service food and beverage cast member, a safari driver at Kilimanjaro Safaris, and even sold balloons in the parks,/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d he says with a laugh. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201cThose roles taught me more than I could have imagined about creating moments of joy for guests./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n
What sets Rosen College apart is its deep connection to Walt Disney World Resort, the top employer of Rosen students. With Disney Day events and direct pathways into internships, Rosen College students like Corey have a unique window into the world of Disney. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201cWorking at Disney while studying at Rosen gave me a perspective that I couldn/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019t get anywhere else,/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d Clancy says. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201cI wasn/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019t just learning about hospitality in theory /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2014 I was living it, every day./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n
But the real turning point for Clancy came in the classroom, where he found the tools and mentorship to chart his course toward Walt Disney Imagineering./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n
/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201cClasses like Theme Park and Attraction Management and Leading in the Entertainment Industry were pivotal for me,/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d Clancy says. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201cThey didn/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019t just teach me technical skills; they helped me figure out what kind of leader I wanted to be and how to turn my passion for themed entertainment into something tangible./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/nBringing Hospitality to Themed Entertainment/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n The lessons Clancy learned at Rosen College went far beyond textbooks and tests./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n
“At Rosen, I learned that hospitality is about more than just service /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2014 it/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019s about people,” Clancy reflects. “That/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019s something I/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019ve carried with me into every role I/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019ve had at Disney. Whether I/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019m working on a small project or something as big as Tiana/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019s Bayou Adventure, I always keep the human connection at the forefront.”/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n
Clancy/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019s time at Rosen was filled with experiences that mirrored the collaborative nature of Walt Disney Imagineering. “Those group projects taught me how to lead, how to collaborate, and how to pivot when things didn/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019t go as planned /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2014 all skills I use every day at Disney,” Clancy says. “Rosen really prepared me for the fast-paced, ever-changing environment of Imagineering.”/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n
“At Rosen, I learned that hospitality is about more than just service /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2014 it/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019s about people,” Corey Clancy /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201921, project coordinator for Walt Disney Imagineering/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/nHis professors played a significant role in his development, with Dr. Carissa Baker particularly recalling his blend of enthusiasm and drive./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n
“[Clancy] has always been immensely enthusiastic about the industry, but he combined that with strong motivation to achieve,” she says. “He is bright and inquisitive, really wanting to delve into industry topics to thoroughly understand them. Clancy is also conscientious and has a positive personality, making it easy to want to collaborate with him. He exemplifies our hospitality core.”/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n
Baker, an assistant professor of theme park and attraction management at Rosen College who also sits on Clancy/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019s thesis committee, expressed her excitement for Clancy/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019s role in Tiana/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019s Bayou Adventure. “He has always been passionate about The Princess and the Frog, and to see him tasked with this project was amazing. He is an emerging leader in the industry, and I cannot wait to see what he accomplishes next,” she adds./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/nBringing Tiana/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019s Bayou Adventure to Life/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n For Clancy, Tiana/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019s Bayou Adventure was more than just a job /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2014 it was a deeply personal project./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n
/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201cPrincess Tiana has always been my favorite Disney character,/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d Clancy says with a smile. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201cHer story of resilience and hard work has always resonated with me, so when I found out I/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019d be working on her attraction, it felt like everything had come full circle./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/nCorey Clancy /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201921/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/nAs a project coordinator, Clancy played a crucial role in bringing the reimagined attraction to life, overseeing the installation of cutting-edge technology, including brand-new Audio-Animatronics figures./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n
The attraction immerses guests in Tiana/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019s world after the events of The Princess and the Frog, showing her expansion into Tiana’s Foods, where visitors can explore her vibrant gardens and the artistic touches she brings to the bayou. Guests even become part of her Mardi Gras celebration, helping to find the missing band for the party. The audio-animatronic figures, including new critters and familiar faces, showcase some of the most advanced technology ever seen at a Disney attraction./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201cI/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019m not an engineer, but Rosen taught me how to ask the right questions and collaborate with the technical teams,/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d Clancy says. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201cThe project was a massive team effort, and my job was to keep the communication flowing between all the different departments./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n
/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201c[Clancy] always brought enthusiasm and energy to any project,/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d adds Jessica Richards, associate instructor in the events management program. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201cHe is a great example of the values we hold at Rosen /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2014 professionalism, leadership, and service./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n
One of the highlights for Clancy was seeing how the attraction represented a new era for Disney./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n
/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201cThis ride is about more than just fun /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2014 it/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019s about representation,/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d Clancy says proudly. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201cTiana/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019s story brings a new voice and new experiences to the parks, and I/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019m honored to have been part of something that helps more guests feel seen and celebrated./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n
The attraction opened in June 2024 to widespread excitement, and for Clancy, it/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019s a career milestone he/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019ll always cherish./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n
/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201cWorking on Tiana/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019s Bayou Adventure has been the highlight of my career so far,/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d he reflects. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201cBeing part of something that has such a lasting impact on people is what I/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019ve always dreamed of./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n
Guiding Future Disney Leaders/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n Clancy/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019s path from Rosen College to Walt Disney Imagineering wasn/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019t just built on passion/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2014i t was built on taking advantage of every opportunity that came his way./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n
/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201cInternships were critical,/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d Clancy says. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201cWithout my professional internship at Walt Disney Imagineering, I wouldn/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019t be where I am today,/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d he says. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201cMy advice to current students is to apply for every opportunity, and don/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2014 you never know what skills you/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019ll pick up that could help you later on./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n
/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201cThe relationship between Rosen and Disney is invaluable. It/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019s what made my career possible. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2014 Corey Clancy /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201921, project coordinator for Walt Disney Imagineering/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/nRosen College/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019s deep connection to Disney opens doors that other institutions simply can/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019t. Events like Disney Day bring Disney leaders to campus, giving students direct access to potential mentors and future employers. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201cThe relationship between Rosen and Disney is invaluable,/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d Clancy says. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201cIt/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019s what made my career possible, and I know it/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019s helping so many other students achieve their dreams, too./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n
Corey/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019s work on Tiana/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019s Bayou Adventure is just one chapter in what promises to be a long and exciting career. His journey from Rosen College to Disney is proof that with the right education, opportunities and a little bit of imagination, dreams really do come true./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n
As Corey looks to the future, he/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019s excited about what lies ahead, both for himself and for the field of themed entertainment./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n
/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201cWe create experiences that allow guests to escape, to leave the real world behind for a little while and just have fun,/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d Clancy says. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201cTo know that I/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019m part of that process is incredibly rewarding. I can/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u2019t wait to see what we can accomplish next./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/u201d/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/143673/n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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