Disney Institute 2010 Open-Enrollment Schedule Now Available Online

Comprehensive calendar allows participants to book programs more than a year in advance

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2009) – The 2010 schedule for Disney Institute open enrollment programs is now available at www.disneyinstitute.com. Located under the Web site’s "Events" tab, the extended calendar offers increased flexibility for professionals who want to book training through the end of the coming year.

Open-enrollment programs include three– and five–day programs available at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., and a series of one–day programs offered at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. One– and three–day programs are dedicated to specific topics such as quality service, leadership excellence, people management, brand loyalty, and Creativity & Innovation. The five–day programs dedicate a day to each of the five core Disney Institute curricula.

Open-enrollment programs take participants onstage and behind-the-scenes of Disney locations. Meeting with Disney leaders, they discover proven best practices from The Walt Disney Company that are easily adaptable to their organizations.

"Professional development is more important than ever as businesses look for ways to recover from the recession," said Jeff James, vice president, Disney Institute. "By making our schedule available for online booking through the end of next year, we’re helping leaders and managers get the training that they and their teams need to gain a competitive edge."

Open enrollment programs at Disney Institute are ideal for leaders, managers, small-businesses owners and entrepreneurs looking to incorporate innovative ideas and practices into their organizations. They are also helpful as a primer for senior corporate executives who have interest in working with Disney Institute on customized solutions for their organizations.

"We make it easy and affordable for anyone – no matter the size of their organization – to learn from our more than 80 years of business experience and incorporate those lessons into their business," said James.

Disney Institute was created to showcase "the business behind the magic" – proven Disney business practices that are easily adaptable to other organizations. One of the most recognized names in professional development, Disney Institute travels the world offering engaging seminars, workshops and presentations and fully customized programming. Immersive learning experiences are also offered at Disney Destinations in the U.S., Europe and Asia, enabling participants to go behind the scenes and see firsthand how business theory drives operational excellence. The Disney Institute client roster includes Fortune 100 companies as well as a wide range of small businesses, non-profits and government agencies. To learn more about professional development programs available through the Disney Institute visit www.disneyinstitute.com or follow at www.twitter.com/disneyinstitute.