What do you do at a Disney internship?

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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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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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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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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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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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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All students must have completed 12 credit hours and maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA.

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

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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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