About our Program: Magic is Within You Live. Learn. Earn. Looking for ways to expand your resume? The Disney College Program is an exciting, unique opportunity for college students and recent graduates to work at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. While on a program, participants will: • Receive valuable professional experience while working at our world-renowned theme parks and resorts. • Meet people from around the globe and create friendships and memories to last a lifetime. • Take part in uniquely Disney learning and development opportunities, exclusive program events and more. Please note: you’re applying to the Disney College Program itself — not one specific job. Your individual role and location will be shared closer to your arrival date, so we ask every applicant to come in open to being placed in any role within the program. Where You’ll Work Every role in the program, whether front-line or backstage, plays a part in delivering the guest experience Disney is known for. Applicants should be open to either type of role. • Front-line roles: Guest-facing positions directly interacting with visitors in our theme parks, resorts and Disney Springs locations. • Examples: Attractions, Quick Service Food & Beverage, Custodial, Merchandise, etc. • Backstage roles: Supporting the guest experience behind the scenes. • Examples: Costuming Operations, Houseperson, etc. Program Overview • Starting pay: $19/hour • Program length: four to eight months, with potential to extend up to 12 months (one year) • Arrival dates: January – February 2027 • Departure dates: No sooner than May 2027 • If selected, you will be able to choose your dates (date options are subject to availability and chosen on a first come, first serve basis. More information can be found here: Spring Program Dates ) Living on your Program: Flamingo Crossings Village • Program participants can live at Flamingo Crossings Village, the fully furnished apartment community owned and operated by American Campus Communities, just minutes from Walt Disney World Resort. • The community includes double-occupancy, shared apartments with amenities like resort-style pools and a 12,500 sq. ft. fitness center. Various special events and activities are also hosted every month exclusively for residents on the program. • Bus transportation provided by Disney Programs connects you to Disney parks and resorts as well as local grocery stores and shopping. Learn and Grow Professionally with Disney • Discover career paths and build your network – there are endless possibilities with Disney to explore after you complete your program! • Attend Disney Programs learning sessions where you can gain new skills, meet industry professionals and Disney leaders and more. • Actively enrolled in school? You could earn academic credit through the American Council on Education. Check with your advisor and see the Accreditation site for the specifics. Benefits and Perks • Weekly pay • Complimentary theme park admission • Cast-exclusive discounts • Housing and work transportation are offered • Exclusive events, trips and activities