Every Disney College Program intern must have full availability for work, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Participants can expect to work 30-50 hours a week. During peak season, Disney may expect their interns to work more than 50 hours a week.

That’s an excellent question! The work schedule in the Disney College Program (DCP) is a major part of the experience.

Here’s the breakdown:

Typical Work Week: Full-Time Hours

• You are guaranteed a minimum of 30 hours per week, and most participants average between 30 and 50 hours.
• Schedules are based on the operational needs of your specific role and location. During peak seasons (summer, holidays), you can expect more hours. During slower seasons, you might be closer to the minimum.
• You must be available to work a minimum of three (3) days per week, but you will almost certainly work more than that.

Key Scheduling Facts:

1. No Traditional “Weekends”: You do not have a set schedule like Monday-Friday. Your days off will vary each week and can be on any day (e.g., a Tuesday/Wednesday one week, a Sunday/Monday the next).
2. “On-Call” and Flexibility: You must have full availability, meaning you can be scheduled any day, any shift (early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays). Your specific “availability” is discussed during onboarding, but the program requires maximum flexibility.
3. Five or Six-Day Work Weeks: It is very common to work 5 or even 6 days a week, especially during busy times. A 5-day work week is the standard expectation.
4. Rotating Shifts: Your start times will change. You might open the park one day and close it the next.

Example Schedules:

• Busy Week