How many weeks is Disney College Program?

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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Let Your Dream Change Your Life. Each spring, 100 exceptional young people arrive at the Disney Dreamers Academy with ambition, excitement and hopes for the future. Four days later, they return home with the motivation, guidance and skills to help make those dreams come true.

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Twice each year, Disney Homeschool Days invites homeschoolers, virtual students and community groups to participate in career-building workshops and experiences, as well as take part in special Disney Youth Education Series programs.

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Average The Walt Disney Company Student Intern hourly pay in the United States is approximately $13.56, which is 12% below the national average.

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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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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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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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Theme Park Experiences Complimentary theme park admission for full-time and part-time positions after two weeks of employment.

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The Disney College Program is so much more than the iconic cast member uniforms and free days at the parks. The Disney College Program is demanding and can require 50 hours of labor a week. Plus, participants work in the fast-paced and demanding environment of Disney's parks and resorts.

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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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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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Credit is earned primarily for the work experience. There are no Central Michigan University classes that you attend while participating in the Disney College Program. Each student earns credit for the entire Disney College Program experience at Disney, which include work, education, and living components.

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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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Flamingo Crossings Village | Disney College Program Housing.

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Disney pays for 100 percent of tuition at select schools Disney partners with Guild Education to provide programs at schools like Purdue University Global, Southern New Hampshire University, University of Arizona, Brandman University, University of Florida Online, and University of Denver, among others.

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The Disney College Program is a paid internship program that allows students to earn college credit as well as a modest salary by living and working at Disney-owned park or resort. While over 50,000 students apply each year, only about 12,000 are accepted!

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