Is Disney internship worth it?

Fast paced and fun I loved working for the Walt Disney company as a Disney college program intern. The environment in which I worked (both parks and resorts) was fast paced but extremely rewarding. I met so many amazing people and made friends that would last a lifetime.



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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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I also met some of the most amazing people on my program. The kind of people that you're friends with for the rest of your lives. If you are on the fence about applying or even looking into the program, I say take the leap. I really pushed myself out of my comfort zone to work for Disney and it changed my life forever.

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A participant will need to provide their new expected departure date and a general reason for departure. Please Note: If you choose to leave before your scheduled departure date, you will receive an unfavorable rehire status with all segments of the Walt Disney Company.

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Historically, the program has been very competitive, with over 12,000 applicants each year and an acceptance rate of under 20 percent.

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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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The paid, semester-long internship program allows students to live just outside Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, or the Disneyland Resort in California, while earning college credit at Disney parks and resorts through a combination of on-the-job experience, shadowing, and seminars.

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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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The employee benefits These include everything from free screenings of new film releases, and early finishes in the summer, to 40% off at Disney stores, and even 50% off cruises. Free access to Disney parks (arguably the best perk) along with free passes for friends and family for Disney resorts, are also available.

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Being a Disney World cast member comes with many perks and benefits. Not only do they create magic for their guests, they also get discounts on Disney dining, hotels, merchandise, and more. On top of that, there are plenty of other benefits, with the biggest one being free tickets to Disney World.

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International Program participants must pay the full, non-refundable program fee of $442* upon acceptance of their offer. Domestic (College, Culinary) Program participants will pay the $442 fee in two phases: Upon acceptance: $240 for program fees, activities, events and administration.

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Disney College Program Housing Students who become part of the program can choose to live in Disney-owned housing complexes near the resorts, with rent payments taken directly from the students' pay for working at the parks.

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Look no further than the Disney College Program! Because the Disney College Program allows you to earn 12-15 credit hours toward graduation while at Disney, you remain a full-time student. Those hours also count toward your 800-hour requirement for industry experience at NU.

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