Disney College Program

About our Program: Magic is Within You

Looking for ways to expand your resume while building a network of connections and friendships to last a lifetime? Experience a one-of-a-kind internship at Walt Disney World® Resort!

This unique internship offers a starting rate of $17 per hour. The arrival dates are in January, February, and March of 2025, and departure dates can vary between May through August 2025. To see the full list of available Program dates, Click Here. All dates are subject to change and availability. If selected to participate, you will choose your arrival and departure dates as part of the acceptance process.

With program lengths that range from 4 to 8 months (with potential to extend up to one year), you have the chance to fully experience, study, and create the Disney magic. It is also a phenomenal opportunity to network with Disney leaders and explore potential opportunities after your program such as program extensions, additional internships, full-time roles, and more.

Experience

From a purpose-built apartment community to uniquely Disney events and activities, life on the Disney College Program has a little extra magic. Upon accepting an offer, you’ll have the opportunity to live at Flamingo Crossings Village, which is owned and managed by American Campus Communities, one of the largest student housing companies in the country. This community features fully furnished apartments and includes additional amenities like a 12,500 sq. ft. fitness center, quiet spaces to study, and resort-style pools. Disney Programs also provides bus transportation from Flamingo Crossings Village to and from our parks and resorts. Plus, you will be living with and making friends from all around the world.

Study

Ready to go behind the magic with instructor-led offerings or looking for academic support to continue reaching your goals? On the Disney College Program, we have crafted our program-exclusive learning opportunities to give interns the ultimate addition to their academic and professional careers. The internship program is even recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education.

Create

With a variety of front-line and backstage roles offered across our theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs, and resorts, you’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job experience working in the operation while creating magic for our guests. During your Disney College Program, building transferable skills like problem-solving, collaboration, and effective communication will help you prepare for your future, whether at Disney or beyond.

Benefits and Perks

• Get paid on a weekly basis
• Receive complimentary theme park admission
• Have access to cast-exclusive discounts
• Live in an innovative apartment community with access to free transportation to work locations and nearby shopping or dining

Basic Qualifications:

Eligibility Requirements• At least 18 years of age at the time of application

• Currently enrolled and taking classes OR have graduated from an accredited United States* college, university, or higher education program within 24 months of the application posting date

• Possess unrestricted work authorization within the United States*
• Be open to a starting pay of $17 per hour
• Be fully available to work Sunday through Saturday, including days and nights, holidays, weekends, and overtime
• Be receptive to Disney Look appearance guidelines
• Students who have not yet graduated from high school but have dual enrollment with a college are not eligible to apply

Prior to applying, please review the detailed eligibility requirements found Here.

*United States includes all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and all other U.S. territories.