How do you stand out for the 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.



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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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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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If you have a strong resume and good soft skills, it's easy to get a job at Disney. You need to find the positions that suit you best and make sure you have the right experience. Some people enter a Disney college program, which means you can intern for the company. Many interns end up working full-time later on.

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If you make it through all three stages of the interview, you can expect to wait a few more weeks to find out if you've been admitted. With more than 50,000 applicants every year, Disney only accepts about 12,000 new annual recruits.

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If you are on the fence about applying or even looking into the program, I say take the leap. I really pushed myself out of my comfort zone to work for Disney and it changed my life forever. I am truly so lucky to have worked there and met the people I did.

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For the Disney College Program, they do not ask you for grades. They just require that you are in college at the time you are applying.

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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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Showcase your ability to be professional, hospitable, and family-friendly in your resume, cover letter, and interview. Doing your research on Disney's vocabulary and culture will help you stand out as a candidate. Network with current and former cast members to get tips on applying for a Disney park job.

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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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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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