How many kids get into the Disney College Program?

With more than 50,000 applicants every year, Disney only accepts about 12,000 new annual recruits.



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The Disney College Program acceptance rate currently rests at about 20%.

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Google says the acceptance rate for the DCP is 20% of applicants.

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Experience a one-of-a-kind internship at Walt Disney World® Resort! This unique internship program has a starting rate of $16 per hour and spans 4 to 7 months (with opportunities to extend up to 1 year), giving you the chance to experience, study and create the Disney magic that is known worldwide.

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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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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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After working 150 hours, you'll be mailed the first set of 3 One Day Park Hopper Disney Guest Passes to use to get friends and family into the Parks for free!

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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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Mixed-gender housing provides program participants, based on availability, the option to live and roommate link with whomever they choose, regardless of their sex or gender identity. You could be placed in a mixed-gender apartment unit and/OR a shared mixed-gender bedroom.

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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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Once you apply, you will be asked to do a web-based interview. If you pass, you'll have to then complete a phone interview. You might have to wait either a few weeks or even a few months to get results.

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Disney princesses make an average annual salary of $60,450 when working at a Disney theme park or attending Disney events. Disney princesses earn a wage of around $29.06 per hour when working. Some do the profession part-time, making their earnings less than those who play the role full-time.

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Your requested departure date can be no more than three weeks prior to your original departure date. The deadline to request a school-related early release is seven weeks prior to your original departure date. Summer CE and Winter CE participants are not eligible for early departure.

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Tips to prep for your Disney College Program phone interview
  1. Practice. Give yourself some practice through a mock interview with a friend, parent, yourself in a mirror, or possibly best of all, career services. ...
  2. Know your strengths. ...
  3. Find your spot. ...
  4. Have notes handy. ...
  5. Be flexible.


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It could lead to a career at Disney. About 5% stay on with the company! You'll get several benefits. These can include free admission to the parks, attending free classes, food discounts, merchandise, some cruises, and more.

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Flamingo Crossings Village | Disney College Program Housing.

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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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If you break program, you are ineligible to receive a program completion certificate. Reminder: You must be an active Cast Member to use your Disney ID, and/or successfully complete your program to use your Self-Admission Pass and your One-Day Park Hopper Guest Tickets.

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The average salary for a Cast Member is $35,829 per year in United States, which is 12% higher than the average Disney Parks salary of $31,879 per year for this job. What is the salary trajectory of a Cast Member? The salary trajectory of a Cast Member ranges between locations and employers.

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Participating in the Disney College Program and listing that experience on a resume is sure to get a potential employer's attention.

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