How many hours do Disney interns work?

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.



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The program typically lasts 5-7 months and includes roles in entertainment, hospitality, retail, and more. Disney even offers its own on-campus housing and transportation services for students. In addition to housing, there are many important factors students should consider before taking an internship — one being pay.

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The Disney College Program or DCP is one of the most unique internship programs in the world. Students are immersed in all things Disney while living, learning, and working at the most magical place on earth. One of the biggest perks is Disney college program housing, and we've got some tips to help you out.

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Complimentary Tickets If you are at Walt Disney World Resort, you will have the opportunity to earn additional complimentary One-Day Park Hopper tickets so you can enjoy the parks with your family and friends, too. After working your first 150 hours, you'll earn your first set of complimentary tickets.

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Flamingo Crossings Village | Disney College Program Housing.

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Each year, 8,000 students come to Disney World to work as six-month college interns in one of the largest internship programs in the country. The interns make up a significant portion of Disney World's 55,000-person work force.

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A non-refundable program fee of $442 is required for all Disney Program participants. Fee payment looks different depending on your program type, so please read the following carefully: International Program participants must pay the full, non-refundable program fee of $442* upon acceptance of their offer.

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Start checking these items off your DCP Packing List right away!
  • Passport.
  • I.D.
  • US Social Security Card (If you have worked in the US before)
  • Visa Documents.
  • Proof of Medical Insurance.
  • Onboarding Documents.
  • Offer Letter.
  • Proof of Student Status form.


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Tuition Assistance Includes Educational reimbursement and Disney Aspire, which pays 100% tuition upfront at network schools for full-time and part-time hourly employees.

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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.

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That being said, a lot of people ask “How hard it is to get a Disney Professional Internship?” Well, the acceptance rate is around 1%-3%, so for most roles it's very hard. SELL ALL OF YOUR SKILLS Y'ALL!

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Our interns get real client experience, travel opportunities, socials, and great perks. Best of all, an all-expenses paid trip to a Disney resort with interns from over 30 other countries.

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At Disney, it's our job to turn dreams into reality. For our cast members and employees, the Disney Aspire program is one way we help make dreams come true – by covering college tuition, English language learning, high school diplomas and trade programs for thousands of employees.

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Once housekeepers “earn their ears” and complete their training period, they are officially welcomed into their new role with a Housekeeping Graduation Ceremony! Unique to Disney, these ceremonies commemorate cast members' end-of-training milestone with a big celebration.

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Cover letters are not always required, but including one is a great opportunity to add to the “story” told by your resume.

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