What is the point of the Disney College Program?

It provides college students, regardless of major, the chance to work at Disney's parks and resorts while gaining valuable on-the-job experience. The program typically lasts 5-7 months and includes roles in entertainment, hospitality, retail, and more.



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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.

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Any CMU student (or Guest student from another institutions) who is at least 18 years old and will have completed one semester before they attend the program can apply online to Disney. Students can range from Freshman- Senior year and be from any major.

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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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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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Students who are registered for a single class must successfully complete that class to remain eligible. All students must have completed 12 credit hours and maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA. These credentials must be fulfilled by the conclusion of the semester that precedes the DCP internship.

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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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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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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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You can use the Disney College Program list of role responsibilities as a reference, resource, and inspiration, but not as a one-size-fits-all for your resume.)

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If you're looking to continue working for Disney or simply not move back home, it's easier to do this if you've already graduated. Without school at home hanging over you, you won't need to coordinate making it home in time for graduation or struggle with moving back and forth the extra time.

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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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But don't fret, Disney fans — there's still one more way to fulfill your childhood dream. Thanks to the awesomeness that is the Disney College Program, students attending university or college can audition to become character performers at the Disney parks. (That includes undergrads and grad students.)

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To be considered for a character performer position, you must attend an audition. Click Here for information about upcoming auditions. Note that this position is only offered at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida.

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The Walt Disney Company's highest paid executives include: Alan N. Braverman $11,118,951 and Kevin A. Mayer $10,125,349. Comparably has 1 executive salary records from The Walt Disney Company employees including job titles like VP of Engineering, VP of Business Development, and VP of Marketing.

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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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College and Culinary Program participants are eligible to opt-out of housing for their program during DORMS registration. Prior to your scheduled arrival you will receive an email directing you to log in and complete DORMS registration.

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