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Assist with design, installation, and maintenance of special effects for Disney attractions, collaborating with teams from concept to execution. | Currently enrolled in a relevant college program, with basic knowledge of special effects, technical fields, and some experience with related equipment and software. | Job Posting Title: WDI Special Effects Designer Intern, Summer/Fall 2026 Req ID: 10141299 Job Description: About the Role & Program Be a part of an innovative team and culture… Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe. The approximate date of this internship is May/June 2026 to December 2026 and will be located in Orlando, FL. What You Will Do The Intern will assist with mock-up, design, production, installation, test/adjust and turnover of all special effects work for one or more attraction/project. This entails efforts both as an individual and while working with leaders and production staff. Assist overall project team in scope development from concept stage through close-out Preparation and delivery of documentation to establish FX scope on projects. Collaborate with all coordinated teams to ensure internal/external requirements are met Field installation Maintenance and operations training assistance & post turnover support Assist Special Effects lead during concept & design of special effects required to support the show, using appropriate creative and technical methods We produce, install, maintain and fix theme park special effects equipment, per the Special Effects Lead Designers direction Required Qualifications & Skills Able to form a general plan to achieve stated goals and the ability to track to that plan to ensure goals are met Basic knowledge of Special Effects installed at Disney theme park attractions. General knowledge of related technical fields and their application to the creation of special effects, optics, mechanics, materials processes etc. Some knowledge of special effects/projection equipment, materials, and processes Solidworks knowledge Preferred Qualifications Disney theme park special effects experience Theatrical training Industrial design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance background with some special effects and projection system design experience Education Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning BA or BS in the Arts, Engineering or related field Eligibility Requirements & Program Information Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements: Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship Be at least 18 years of age Possess unrestricted work authorization Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program Additional Information Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work Must be fully available for the duration of the internship We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here The pay rate for this role as an Undergraduate student in FL is $26.50 per hour. The pay rate for this role as a Graduate student is $27.50 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. Job Posting Segment: WDI Creative Development Job Posting Primary Business: Show Systems (WDI) Primary Job Posting Category: Creative Intern Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-01-26 Learn more about us.

Assist with developing attraction models, hardware-in-the-loop test beds, and in-house tools for Disney Parks attractions. | Enrolled in a relevant engineering or computer science program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and available for full-time internship in Glendale, CA. | Job Posting Title: Glendale System Software Engineering Internship, Fall 2026 Req ID: 10139800 Job Description: About the Role & Program: The Systems Software Engineering team ensures that the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts permeate and create happiness within Modeling, Simulation & Training. This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Glendale, CA area. The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 – December 2026. Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship. What You Will Do: As a Systems Software Engineering intern, you will have the unique opportunity to assist with a variety of projects within our software engineering department. On any given day you might: Contribute to the development of guest throughput attraction models Help build Hardware-In-The-Loop test beds for attractions Develop our in-house tools built off the C++ and C# framework Required Qualifications & Skills: Experience with Object Oriented Programming, preferably C++ or C# Ability to troubleshoot and assess software errors and implement solutions Familiar with continuous integration tools like Gitlab Experience with controls hardware Preferred Qualifications & Skills: It would be great if you have/are familiar with: Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Excellent communication and leadership skills Ability to take ownership and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision Professional demeanor, focused, articulate and well organized Education: Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior or Graduate student at an accredited college/university, earning a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering or related major. GPA of 3.0 or higher (no rounding) Eligibility Requirements & Program Information: Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship Be at least 18 years of age Possess unrestricted work authorization Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program Additional Information: • Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines (for DX) • Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship • Fully available Monday thru Friday, PST for the duration of the internship,40 hours each week • Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Glendale, CA area • Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work The pay rate for this role as an undergraduate in CA is $31.00 /hr. The pay rate for this role as a graduate student in CA is $36.00/hr. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits Job Posting Segment: Worldwide Safety, Health, Engineer & Sourcing Job Posting Primary Business: Global Engineering & Technology (WSHES) Primary Job Posting Category: Engineering Intern, Other Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Glendale, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-01-26 Learn more about us.

Assist in various electrical engineering tasks including power system analysis, design, and documentation for Disney facilities. | Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Electrical Engineering with relevant coursework and skills in AutoCAD, power systems, and engineering documentation. | Job Posting Title: Disneyland Power and Facilities Electrical Engineering Intern, Fall 2026 Req ID: 10140962 Job Description: About the Role & Program: Within the Disneyland Resort, the Architecture & Facility Engineering Services (A&FES) Division program is specially designed to develop you professionally, increase your practical knowledge in your area of technical expertise, while also completing valuable work for the Resort. You will have a wide range of opportunities to assist and provide key data to A&FES Architects and Engineers on various types of projects including Attractions, Maintenance, Foods, Merchandise and Entertainment. The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 – December 2026. This is a full-time position, and interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship. This Internship is in Anaheim, CA. What You Will Do: Assist project Engineers – Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical, in all phases of project work, from drafting, on-site as-built documentation, design coordination with outside design consultants, field data collection, light design / production work, construction administration, power system engineering / analysis and power distribution systems, commissioning and closeout documentation for a variety of projects ranging in scope from minor rehabs to building new facilities. Required Qualifications & Skills: Demonstrated/proven strong leadership, technical and interpersonal skills. Self-starter with demonstrated initiative - able to handle multiple tasks and priorities. Availability to work various shifts commensurate with project requirements. Experience with Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Ability to work under deadlines, on short notice and support extended/off-hours when needed to support project or resort engineering issues. Preferred Qualifications & Skills: Prior related work experience is desired, including co-op/intern programs with a focus on architecture, engineering, energy systems, energy engineering or construction. Experience working with AutoCAD, REVIT and/or BIM (Building Information Modeling) and/or power system engineering / analysis and power distribution systems. Education: Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior or Graduate student at an accredited college/university, earning a Bachelor or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering. GPA of 3.0 or higher (no rounding) Eligibility Requirements & Program Information: Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship Be at least 18 years of age Possess unrestricted work authorization Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program Additional Information: • Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines • Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship • Fully available Monday thru Friday, PST for the duration of the internship,40 hours each week • Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Anaheim, CA area • Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work Pay Transparency: The pay rate for this role as an undergraduate in CA is $30.00 /hr. The pay rate for this role as a graduate student in CA is $35.00/hr. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits Job Posting Segment: Worldwide Safety, Health, Engineer & Sourcing Job Posting Primary Business: Facility Planning and Global Initiatives Primary Job Posting Category: Engineering Intern Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Anaheim, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-01-26 Learn more about us.

Assist in data collection, analysis, visualization, and process improvement initiatives within the engineering team. | Enrolled in a relevant engineering or systems major, with experience in Excel, data visualization, and statistical analysis, and at least a 3.0 GPA. | Job Posting Title: WDW Analytical & Strategic Planning Intern, Fall 2026 Req ID: 10139790 Job Description: About the Role & Program "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen! The approximate dates of this internship are June - December 2026. What You Will Do As a member a Engineering team, you will help to engineer the magic. You will join a team that works every single day to craft, build, service and maintain a level of service that exceeds our client and guest expectations! Your team's responsibilities may include: Work Measurement - perform time and motion studies in Textiles operation to develop labor standards for accurate evaluation of labor performance. Insights - analyze data looking for trends, commonalities and other statistical characteristics to identify improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce cost. Execution – turn ideas into solutions by collaborating with different contributors to acquire consensus prior to implementation. Analytics – become guide in Textiles data collecting, analysis and visualization, with the ability to present results to different audiences for clear and concise messaging. Quality - support Quality related efforts by setting up data collection studies including sample sizes, data collection forms and reporting. Required Qualifications & Skills Experience in Excel, Access and PowerPoint (required) Experience with data visualization software (Tableau or Grafana) Experience with statistical analysis through SQL Knowledge of work measurement techniques and method Knowledge of Quality analysis methods like Fishbone diagrams, RCCA, 5Why’s Preferred Qualifications Successful completion of the Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship Education Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or Post Graduate degree at an accredited 4-year college or university majoring in an Engineering related major including: Industrial, Manufacturing, Quality, Systems or related major Junior, Senior or Graduate student status by arrival date Preferred Education Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (Note: Please, no rounding) as shown on a transcript. Eligibility Requirements & Program Information Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship. Be at least 18 years of age Possess unrestricted work authorization Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program. Additional Information Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines Fully available from Monday through Friday with occasional weekends or holidays pending project need, up to 40 hours each week, early mornings or late nights are a possibility, bulk of work time will be during traditional 8am-5pm Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here The pay rate for this role in Orlando FL is $31 for undergraduate student per hour and $36 for graduate student per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. Job Posting Segment: Worldwide Safety, Health, Engineer & Sourcing Job Posting Primary Business: Safety Assurance (WSHES) Primary Job Posting Category: Engineering Intern, Other Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-01-26 Learn more about us.

Create and support internal and external communications content, participate in media activities, and collaborate with the communications team at Walt Disney World. | Currently enrolled college student pursuing a relevant degree, strong writing skills, creativity, collaboration, and availability for a full-time internship in Orlando. | Job Posting Title: Walt Disney World Public Affairs and Communications Intern, Spring 2026 Req ID: 10129538 Job Description: About the Role & Program The Walt Disney World (WDW) Communications & Public Affairs team is responsible for shaping and elevating the reputation of The Most Magical Place on Earth through a mix of internal and external communication, media relations, issues and crisis management, content creation, and more. From shining a spotlight on our cast members and community to supporting day-to-day media inquiries and issues to dreaming up new ways to tell stories that support our business, our team works collaboratively with other teams and lines of business across WDW to share and protect the magic. As a WDW Communications Intern, you’ll contribute to creative and strategic communication and content creation that reaches approximately 80,000 cast members across WDW as well as our Central Florida community, media, and guests. This internship opportunity is a great way to get experience working with and contributing to a variety of internal and external channels. The intern will report to the Manager, Communications. This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in Orlando, Florida, from January 2026 through June 2026. What You Will Do Use your creativity and unique point of view to help ensure we tell our WDW story and showcase our cast culture, community, and business initiatives in the most innovative ways. Write engaging articles and produce content for internal and external communication platforms, such as our company intranet site, social media channels, and more. Design clever visuals that support our communication strategies across different media, including infographics, executive presentations, digital slides, and the Tell-A-Cast, a biweekly Cast Member pocket guide featuring current news and theme park information. Get in on the action by participating in photo and video shoots and media interviews with reporters covering stories at WDW. Collaborate with the WDW Communications team to support day-to-day priorities, including media monitoring and analysis, and distribution of communication. Learn new skills and get out of your comfort zone. Bring a passion and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by inviting diverse perspectives and fostering an inclusive work environment. Have those “pinch me” moments when you walk down Main Street, U.S.A., before park opening or World Showcase after park close, and realize you’re working at The Most Magical Place on Earth! Please Apply If You Are/Have A zeal for writing in various styles and formats for diverse audiences and platforms (print, web, social media, and video). Strong knowledge of grammar and punctuation, paired with excellent attention to detail. Experience creating basic visual communication, including graphics, photos, and videos, with an interest in further developing your creative skills. Demonstrated project management and administrative skills with a self-starting mindset. A positive outlook that contributes new ideas with confidence. A collaborative team player who also works effectively independently. A quick learner who embraces new challenges and is eager to build new skills, including software applications. Proficiency in basic computer functions necessary to operate in a Mac/MS office environment. The ability to remain calm under pressure while applying creative problem-solving. The capacity to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities while maintaining poise and focus. It would be great if you have/are Experience with Adobe Creative Suite. Proficiency in videography and/or photography. AP Style writing experience. Passionate and knowledgeable about Disney and its culture, and are excited to help us shape its future. Education Junior or Senior year preferred. Pursuing a degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media, or a related major. Required Materials: A writing sample is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your writing sample on your résumé or attach it to your cover letter. Applicants without a writing sample will not be considered a complete application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site for additional information. Eligibility Requirements & Program Information Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, pursuing a degree, taking at least one class at the time of application, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship. Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program. Be at least 18 years of age. Possess unrestricted work authorization. Additional Information The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 through June 2026 Fully available from Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM Eastern Time Zone for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando, Florida area. Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here Recommendation – Print This Role Description: We encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for an interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed. #DisneySpringInternshipsUS The pay rate for this internship in Orlando, Florida, is $22.50 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. Job Posting Segment: Comms & PA Job Posting Primary Business: Comms & PA WDW Primary Job Posting Category: Other Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2025-09-22 Learn more about us.