How many people get accepted to Disney College Program?

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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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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Of the thousands of people applying for an internship at Disney per year, around 20% are lucky to get accepted. It's important to prepare well and give your all from the start of the application process.

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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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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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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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Our program participants live at Flamingo Crossings Village, an American Campus Community (ACC), located next door to Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, Florida.

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You will be paid at least minimum wage at your work site. While the pay is modest, you will be given perks such as free admission into the parks, discounts on food and merchandise you buy while in the parks.

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Participants are responsible for the housing cost for their apartment each week (Sunday – Saturday) that they are on the program. Please review your signed payroll deduction request form for the weekly rate of your apartment.

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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 are participating in the program as Disneyland Resort, you'll receive a complimentary Main Entrance Pass that allows you to admit up to three guests into the parks on 16 different days during your program.

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The program is aimed towards that 'average' college age, 18-23, but non-traditional students are welcome to apply and do get accepted!

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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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If you do pass, you are invited to schedule a phone interview with a recruiter. After this you will wait to hear if you were accepted or not. It generally takes about two weeks to hear back, but sometimes people get pending status, which means they need more time to look at your application.

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Will my cancellation affect my future with The Walt Disney Company? As long as you let us know ahead of time, we can cancel your program. You are welcome to apply for other positions within the company, including another Disney College Program (as long as you still meet eligibility requirements).

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Requested days off are never guaranteed and are highly dependent upon scheduling needs, reason, and request date. Disney will not grant requests for time off prior to the start of your program. Your full availability is expected for the entire duration of the program.

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