WDI Franchise and Partnership Intern, Glendale, Summer/Fall 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10141071 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Jan. 21, 2026Job Summary:
WDI Franchise and Partnership Intern (Glendale)
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 June 2026 to December 2026 and will be located in Glendale, CA.
Serving as a central point of contact between The Walt Disney Company and Walt Disney Imagineering, the WDI Franchise & Partnership Planning team is seeking an intern to support the day-to-day functions of shepherding partner and content integration in our parks and resorts throughout the world.
In this role, the intern will primarily be responsible for providing project management support. In addition, the intern will manage select projects and partner requests. This role will work with multiple partners across park sites, Walt Disney Imagineering, Studios, Corporate Franchise/Brand.
What You Will Do
Project approvals and tracking:
Track status of all projects on a weekly basis; collaborate with partners to gather updates
Update content planning documents to provide visibility into short and long-term The Walt Disney Company content priorities
Follow-up with partners to keep all next steps and deliverables moving forward in a timely manner
Asset organization and requests
Support partner requests:
Coordinate with various park contacts and project teams on new and in-process requests
Coordinate tightly with leader to determine appropriate partner input required at every step
Meeting Coordination:
Build and distribute agendas for regular update meetings
Collect notes and action items from all update meetings and distribute to attendees; follow-up with partners regarding outstanding action items as appropriate
Coordinate brainstorms and working sessions as needed
Required Qualifications & Skills
Positive attitude and an excellent collaborator
Detail oriented, highly organized multi-tasker who has the ability to focus under deadline pressure
Creative problem solver
Design eye for keynotes and information design
Project management experience preferred
Keen understanding of the Disney brand and organization preferred; ability to work across Corporate and business segments
Experience in collaborative environments
Proficient in Keynote, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite
Highly proficient in desk research
Education
Currently enrolled as a Senior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree in Business or related field of study.
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 program.
Additional Information
Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship in Glendale, CA
The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $26.50 per hour for undergraduate students and $27.50 per hour for graduate level students. 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 Walt Disney Imagineering:
Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening 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 Walt Disney Imagineering.
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.