Curate your job experience. Whether you've worked lots of jobs or only have volunteer experience, you can use the work experience section to stand out and prove what a great participant you'll be. There are two things you should be focusing on featuring with your experience: guest service and related experience.

To stand out on a Disney application in 2026—whether for the College Program, an internship, or a professional role—you must focus on "Storytelling" and "The Disney Look." Disney hiring teams look for candidates who embody their "Four Keys" (Safety, Courtesy, Show, and Efficiency) and the new fifth key of "Inclusion." In your resume and cover letter, use "Disney language"—refer to customers as "Guests," your job as a "Role," and your workspace as being "On Stage." Highlight your "technical" skills through a clean, visual portfolio (if applicable), but emphasize your "soft" skills like empathy and problem-solving through specific anecdotes. In 2026, Disney is also looking for "Passion Projects"—anything from volunteer work to a creative side-hustle that shows you are a self-starter. During the interview, maintain high "Show" energy: smile, make eye contact, and demonstrate that you are a "Cast Member" who can handle high-pressure situations with grace. Essentially, Disney wants to hire people who aren't just looking for a job, but are eager to be part of the "magic" and can articulate how they will contribute to the Guest experience.