• Job Description

  Req#: 1331070BR

  Job Description

  About our Program: Magic is Within You
  Looking for ways to expand your resume?
  The Disney College Program is an exciting, unique opportunity for college students and recent graduates to work at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. While on a program, participants will:

  • Receive valuable professional experience while working at our world-renowned theme parks and resorts.
  • Meet people from around the globe and create friendships and memories to last a lifetime.
  • Take part in uniquely Disney learning and development opportunities, exclusive program events and more.

  Where You’ll Work

  • Front-line roles: Guest-facing positions directly interacting with visitors in our theme parks, resorts and Disney Springs locations.
    • Examples: Attractions, Quick Service Food & Beverage, Custodial, Merchandise, etc.
  • Backstage roles: Supporting the guest experience behind the scenes in non-guest-facing areas.
    • Examples: Costuming Operations, Resort, Houseperson, etc.

  Program Overview

  • Starting pay: $18/hour
  • Program length: 4–8 months , with potential to extend up to 12 months (one year)
  • Arrival dates: May–August 2026
  • Departure dates: No sooner than January 2027
  • If selected, you will be able to choose your dates (date options are subject to availability and chosen on a first come, first serve basis. More information can be found here: Fall Program Dates

  Living on your Program: Flamingo Crossings Village

  • Program participants have the option to live at Flamingo Crossings Village, the fully furnished apartment community owned and operated by American Campus Communities, just minutes from Walt Disney World Resort.
  • The community includes double-occupancy, shared apartments with amenities like resort-style pools and a 12,500 sq. ft. fitness center. Variousspecial events and activities are also hosted every month exclusively for residents on the program.
  • Bus transportation provided by Disney Programs connects you to Disney parks and resorts as well as local grocery stores and shopping.

  Learn and Grow Professionally with Disney

  • Discover career paths and build your network – there are endless opportunities with Disney to explore after you complete your program!
  • Attend Disney Programs learning sessions where you can gain new skills, meet industry professionals and Disney leaders and more.
  • Actively enrolled in school? The program offers academic support resources and is recommended for up to nine college credit hours by the American Council on Education (Note: all credit decisions are at the discretion of your college/university, please speak to your school to understand your options).

  Benefits and Perks

  • Weekly pay
  • Complimentary theme park admission
  • Cast-exclusive discounts
  • Housing and work transportation are offered
  • Exclusive events, trips and activities

  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 rate of $18 per hour
  • Be fully available to work Sunday through Saturday, including days and nights, holidays, weekends, and overtime
  • Be receptive to complying with the 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.
  

  Additional Information

  What's Next?

  • Selected candidates will have a 30-minute phone interview with a recruiter.
  • If offered and accepted, a non-refundable Program Participation Fee is due within 7 days.
  • Housing Fee (for Flamingo Crossings Village) is due 3 weeks before arrival.
  • Role placement will be shared ~4 weeks before arrival; confirmed ~1 week prior (subject to change).
  • Explore program offerings and resources at Experience.DisneyPrograms.com.

  Segment

  Disney Parks, Experiences and Products

  Business

  Walt Disney World Resort

  Category

  Theme Park Operations

  Job Type

  Temporary/Seasonal

  Internship Program Subtype

  Co-Op

  City

  Lake Buena Vista

  State / Region / Province

  FL

  Postal Code

  32830

  Country / Region

  US

• About the company

  The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution; and three content groups—Studios, General Entertainment and Sports—focused on developing and producing content for DTC, theatrical and linear platforms.

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