Disneyland Manufacturing Intern, Fall 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10141091 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Disneyland Resort Date posted Jan. 26, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Program:
Within the Disneyland Resort, the Facilities Shared Services (FSS) Division within the Facilities & Operations Services (FOS). This program is specially designed to develop you professionally, increase your practical knowledge in your area of technical expertise, provide field experience in the world of Manufacturing, while also completing valuable work for the Resort. You will have a wide range of opportunities to assist and provide key data to FSS Engineers, Engineering Service Managers and various Trades on a variety of project types providing facility and utility support to Attractions, Maintenance, Foods, Merchandise and Entertainment.
The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 – December 2026.
Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.
This Internship is in Anaheim, CA.
What You Will Do:
Assist Engineers and Engineering Service Managers in routine maintenance and/or project work.
Role to comprise of but limited to field data collection, drawing document locating, field verification, drafting on-site as-built documentation or rework, design coordination with outside design consultants, light design / production work, construction administration, commissioning, and close-out documentation.
Support will be on a variety of projects ranging in scope from minor rehabs to building new facilities.
Role will include both desk and field work that will require some flexibility on start time hours.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Familiarity with Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines and develop metrics to assess their output and capabilities.
Review lists of complicated and specialty parts and assess if there are new technologies that can provide efficiency in creating these parts and assess and propose efficiency in sequencing and scheduling attraction vehicle overhaul.
Provide presentations/proposals for Design and Quality Improvements
Bring tools and academic learning of new tools and technologies that might assist in everyday manufacturing tasks.
Tackle solving complicated tasks with assistance and supervision example production and availability of material, part manufacturing and turnaround.
Provide a proposal for capital funding allocation for manufacturing parts.
Provide solutions (presentation, diagrams, estimation) for Facility improvements for storage and manufacturing workflow while being flexible to work both desk and field work that will require some flexibility on start time hours.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior related work experience is desired, including co-op/intern programs with a focus on Industrial and/or Manufacturing Engineering
Demonstrated 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.
Education:
Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior or Graduate student at an accredited college/university, earning a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Manufacturing 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
• 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
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
About Disneyland Resort:
When Walt Disney opened Disneyland on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” Since then, the Disneyland Resort has welcomed more than 800 million guests, expanding to become an approximately 500- acre, multifaceted, world-class family resort destination, complete with two renowned Disney theme parks, three hotels and the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment area known as Downtown Disney District. Through a combination of creativity, technology and innovation, the resort brings storytelling to new heights, and Disneyland Resort cast members play an integral part in bringing that Disney magic to life for thousands of guests every day.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disneyland Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
