WDI Menu Planning Intern, Glendale, Summer/Fall 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10141182 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Jan. 22, 2026Job Summary:
WDI Menu Planning 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.
As a Menu Planning intern you will support the WDI Menu Planning & Partnership Planning group within the Global Creative Strategy Studio by analyzing experience development and performance data and providing valuable business tools and analytical insights! This role will report to Manager, Menu Planning and Development
What You Will Do
Apply data analytics to address sophisticated business problems and provide key insights to WDI leaders to make more informed creative investment decisions
Source, input, and maintain relevant product data for global park experience assets including operational performance, consumer insights, financial metrics, etc. Identify gaps and work to leverage partner input. Improve process for sustaining data management
Analyze data sets to identify trends and insights using different analytical techniques (ex. statistics, forecasting, optimization)
Communicate results through compelling presentations by tying together logical aspects of the story with graphics, charts, and verbiage
Consolidate findings from recently opened experiences to help improve future development decisions
Support the team in research questions, industry insights and trends analysis, and ad-hoc projects
Strategically assist in producing planning materials and analysis – from early draft to final form
Required Qualifications & Skills
Be comfortable in speaking and sharing ideas in a highly collaborative team environment
Strong eye for visual/graphic methods of communication
Ability to synthesize and convey complex information in a concise way
Detail-orientation, planning, editing/proofreading, and organization skills
Ability to successfully multi-task and excel in a fast-paced environment with multiple assignments
Willing and able to quickly grasp and learn new concepts and the relationship of those concepts
Knowledge of MS Office Suite including advanced Excel skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with data visualization tools e.g. Tableau and Airtable (or similar)
Experience with presentation tools e.g. Keynote, PowerPoint
Broad understanding of The Walt Disney Company, Disney Experiences, and the theme park industry
Education
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university, earning a degree majoring in Business, Engineering, Finance, 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 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.