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Imagine working side-by-side with industry leaders in your field of study. Imagine building upon the skills you've learned in the classroom within a family of legendary brands passionate about creating world-class experiences on a global scale. Now, imagine yourself in a paid Disney Internship.

Application Development Intern, Spring 2024

Apply NowApply Later Job ID 10057410 Location Kissimmee, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Sep. 21, 2023

Job Summary:

Be a part of an innovative team and culture

The Walt Disney Company has spent nearly 100 years immersing audiences in new and stunning experiences using groundbreaking technology. Your work as a Disney Intern would inspire innovation and bring fresh perspectives to impact guests and consumers worldwide.

Disney Live Entertainment (DLE) Business Systems supports DLE line of business with Hardware, Software, System Administration, and Custom Software support.  Our goal is to help integrate technology for our Live Entertainment partners to help them have more time to do their jobs.

We partner with a unique back of house team of Producers, Show Directors, Talent Casting, Costume Design, and Technical Design teams to help deliver magical Entertainment offerings to our Guests at the Disney Parks.

A Day in the Life

Day to day activities will include reviewing applications, supporting application security reporting, test and adjust, technology research, code projects, user guides and application demos.

What we are looking for

  • Web development skills JavaScript, C#, and visual studio

  • Open-source tools like Python and Ruby

  • Database knowledge, MySQL, or SQL

  • Report writing skills, PowerBI or other

  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, Acrobat, and Illustrator

  • Proficiency with Office 365 environment including tools like PowerPoint and MS Excel

It would be nice if you also had

  • Knowledge of Smartsheet, Micro Services reporting and Digital Signage solutions

  • Background in IT Security and Data Protection

  • Knowledge of Jira, Project Management, and Agile Development

Required Education

Currently enrolled undergraduate student in an accredited college/university, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field.

Internship eligibility

  • At the time of application, must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program AND returning to school the semester/quarter following the internship OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship ​

  • Must be at least 18 years of age​

  • Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program. ​

  • Must possess unrestricted work authorization​

  • This internship is a primarily on-site position-- Must be able to provide own housing and reliable transportation for work in the Kissimmee, FL area. Also requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace.

  • Program length-- The approximate dates of this internship are January/2024 through June/2024​

  • We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here

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 with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. 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 Disney Entertainment Productions, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.

Disney Entertainment Productions is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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