How do you stand out for Disney College Program?

Application: Do's and Don'ts This includes any volunteer work, babysitting, internships, and foreign languages you study. Disney values experience with languages, children, and customer service. Don't: Lie about experiences you do not have on your application. It will burn you later.



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Disney College Program applicants are required to: Be at least 18 years old. Be enrolled in an accredited educational institution and have completed at least one full semester. Have unrestricted work authorization.

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With thousands of eager students applying to the program every year, the competition is fierce. The Disney College Program acceptance rate currently rests at about 20%. The good news is that students who are rejected are always welcome to try again when the next round of applications opens up.

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Best Tips and Advice
  1. Be yourself ALWAYS. ...
  2. Remember the 5 Keys and keywords like “guest,” “service,” and “experience.”
  3. Don't be shy! ...
  4. Do your research and come prepared. ...
  5. Be consistent in your WBI answers. ...
  6. Call the interviewer by their name during the interview and even ask about their experience working for Disney.


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Having graduated outside of the eligibility window. Not being able to provide unrestricted work authorization in the United States, if required (usually for international students who are studying outside of the United States) Not meeting a minimum requirement as stated in the job description.

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Students who are registered for a single class must successfully complete that class to remain eligible. All students must have completed 12 credit hours and maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA. These credentials must be fulfilled by the conclusion of the semester that precedes the DCP internship.

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Step 1: Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements. Achieving a program GPA of 2.0 or higher. Being enrolled at a college or university in the semester prior to your internship with the Disney College Program (Disney requirement).

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Disney College Program Housing Students 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.

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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. This rating has decreased by -5% over the last 12 months.

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Guest Relations cast members have one of the most difficult jobs in Walt Disney World, because any guest who is unhappy from a situation that took place anywhere in the parks is going to take out their feelings on Guest Relations.

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Top Five Disney Cast Member Characteristics – Do You Have What It Takes?
  • Friendliness. Guests pay a lot of money to visit Disney World, and they expect the excellent service for which Disney is known. ...
  • Patience. Patience is an important trait for Disney Cast Members too. ...
  • Diligence. ...
  • Composure. ...
  • Multitasking.


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To support this decision-making process, adventure guides are trained on Disney's Four Keys Basics, in priority order: Safety, Courtesy, Show and Efficiency.

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“Magic Key” – Disneyland Annual Passholder Program The Magic Key program is available across four different tiers ranging in price from $449 (for Southern California residents only) to $1599 (highest level of perks).

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Some applicants get answers the very next day, while some it may take a few weeks. Disney says that you will get an answer between two and three weeks after your phone interview, but people hear things at different times. If you don't get an answer within the three weeks, ask about whether or not you qualify.

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