Who is eligible for the Disney College Program?

Disney College Program Application Apply between August and October for the spring. Disney College Program applicants are required to: Be at least 18 years old. Be enrolled in an accredited educational institution and have completed at least one full semester.



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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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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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You will be paid at least minimum wage at your work site. While the pay is modest, you will be given perks such as free admission into the parks, discounts on food and merchandise you buy while in the parks.

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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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Gain on-the-job work experience at Walt Disney World Resort The College Program is the perfect way to experience life as a cast member, work with people from all walks of life and gain important professional skills. You could work in a range of roles such as merchandise, custodial, food & beverage and attractions!

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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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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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Participants may work indoors and outdoors at the theme parks, Disney Springs, water parks, and/or resorts. They will earn an hourly rate based on their specific role. Beginning June 2023 Disney College Program Interns will earn $16.00 per hour.

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You get to go to the parks for FREE. You'll also get complimentary tickets for every 150 hours worked, so you can bring your friends and family who aren't Cast Members into the parks as well! Oh, and you'll also get some pretty nice discounts at the merchandise shops and restaurants.

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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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Whether they are working directly in one of the parks or they're at one of the resort hotels or Disney-owned shops in Downtown Disney or Disney Springs, they receive a pass that will allow them to enter any of the Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme parks for free.

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If you have a strong resume and good soft skills, it's easy to get a job at Disney. You need to find the positions that suit you best and make sure you have the right experience. Some people enter a Disney college program, which means you can intern for the company. Many interns end up working full-time later on.

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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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If you request payroll deduction, rent will be automatically deducted weekly from your paycheck*. This cost includes utilities such as high-speed Wi-Fi, water, waste disposal and electricity (with a cap). Rent for 2023 ranges from $191 to $246 per week depending on the type of apartment you live in during your program.

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