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What is the success rate for the 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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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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As of Sep 24, 2023, the average hourly pay for the Disney College Program jobs category in California is $20.95 an hour.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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No, you will not need a car while participating in the Disney College Program, but you may find it helpful to have your own car.

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Mixed-gender housing provides program participants, based on availability, the option to live and roommate link with whomever they choose, regardless of their sex or gender identity. You could be placed in a mixed-gender apartment unit and/OR a shared mixed-gender bedroom.

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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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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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