Announced in Fall 2024, the pilot training and mentorship program developed by Disneyland Paris and WEConnect International aims to support the growth of small and medium-sized businesses founded or led by women.
This initiative reflects Disneyland Paris’ commitment to foster a more diverse supplier ecosystem. Since opening in 1992, Disneyland Paris has worked with more than 4,000 suppliers, 83% of which are based in France. Their expertise and know-how help bring the magic of the destination to life every day, exceeding guest expectations. Recognizing that diversity of backgrounds and perspectives drives innovation and performance, the resort is also committed to supporting the development of women-owned and women-led businesses.
Following an initial training phase delivered by Envi School attended by about 40 women entrepreneurs, 20 participants joined a personalized mentorship program with leaders at Disneyland Paris in September 2025.
The launch of this new phase was marked by a dedicated event held at Le Cercle in Val d’Europe, where the 20 entrepreneurs had the opportunity to meet their mentors. Numerous Cast Members volunteered to support them throughout their journey. From Finance to Corporate Social Responsibility, from Vice Presidents to managers, many Cast Members shared their expertise and experience to help the participants achieve their goals.
Since September, mentors and mentees have met regularly, both in person and remotely, to discuss challenges, share experiences, celebrate successes and explore new growth opportunities together through personalized guidance. These exchanges provided personalized guidance and valuable perspectives on the unique challenges facing each business.
To celebrate the program’s conclusion, an event was held at Village by CA on June 4 with meaningful exchanges, collaborative workshops and networking opportunities that allowed participants to reflect on their journey. It also encouraged meaningful exchanges between mentors and mentees and provided an opportunity to share key learnings from the experience. The event concluded with a special recognition moment celebrating the commitment and dedication of all participants and the Cast who supported the program.
The Disneyland Paris Ambassadors also took the opportunity to meet the Cast Members who participated in the program alongside the women entrepreneurs throughout their mentorship journey.
“Thanks to this experience, I was able to boost my confidence in myself and in my abilities. Being able to share the challenges of entrepreneurship with my mentor helped me feel stronger and more resilient,” said one of the mentees.