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Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company’s premier vacation brands including Disney’s Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, a DisneyResort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club.\nWe are responsible forthe end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digital-led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation and Merchandise lines of business as well as other initiatives including MyDisneyExperienceand Hey, Disney!\nThis role sits within the Disney Signature Experiences (DSE) Technology for Emerging Businesses. 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