Welcome to the DCP program! Termed: To be terminated or fired from the Disney College Program before your scheduled leave date. Disney can – and does!– term DCP interns for just about anything.
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What if I'm not accepted? If you are not accepted the first time you apply to Disney, you can apply again. A student in good standing may apply immediately when the next recruiting season begins.
Disney's Participation RequirementsMeet your college's academic requirements. Former DCP participants must wait four months after their last departure date before applying.
As long as you meet COD's requirements and the Disney College Program requirements, you may apply for another Disney College Program experience. Academic credit is not be considered for more than one experience.
One thing to keep in mind is successfully completing the Disney College Program does not guarantee future employment, such as a job or another internship. However, we'll do everything we can to set you up for success and help you prepare for your career after the program.
Disney College Program has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 361 reviews left anonymously by employees. 81% of employees would recommend working at Disney College Program to a friend and 13% have a positive outlook for the business.
The Disney College Program started in 1981 as Disney prepared to open its Epcot Center park in Florida. Currently, around 50,000 students annually apply for this competitive program, with only 12,000—13,000 being accepted each year.
It is a paid internship and participants are guaranteed to be scheduled for a minimum of 30 hours per week. Pay is weekly and housing costs (rent) are deducted automatically from the weekly paycheck.
Disney College Program HousingStudents who become part of the program can choose to live in Disney-owned housing complexes near the resorts, with rent payments taken directly from the students' pay for working at the parks.
Disney College Program Salary FAQsThe average Disney College Program hourly pay ranges from approximately $14 per hour for an Attractions Cast Member to $19 per hour for a College Program Attractions. Disney College Program employees rate the overall compensation and benefits package 3.5/5 stars.
(The Disney College Program cannot serve as your first semester of college.) Your cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0 by the time you leave for Florida or California. (a 1.999 is not acceptable).
You can use the Disney College Program list of role responsibilities as a reference, resource, and inspiration, but not as a one-size-fits-all for your resume.)
Parking decals are $200 for participants who choose to bring a vehicle and live at Flamingo Crossings Village. If you extend your program, your decal must be renewed at an additional cost of $100. Please note parking permits are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and availability is not guaranteed.
After working 150 hours, you'll be mailed the first set of 3 One Day Park Hopper Disney Guest Passes to use to get friends and family into the Parks for free!