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Hotels & Resorts Development & Insights Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10143062 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Mar. 03, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
As part of the Walt Disney World Hotels & Resorts Line of Business team, you'll join a group that partners across the organization to enhance the Guest experience at our resorts. The Development & Insights team focuses on shaping the future of our hotel offerings by using Guest feedback, operational data, and industry trends. Interns on this team have the opportunity to contribute to strategic projects, learn from subject matter experts, and gain hands-on experience in how insights drive innovation and decision-making across our hotel portfolio.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to strategic thinking, and learn how data and insights shape the future of Disney’s hotel experiences.
This internship is a full-time, 6-month commitment in the Orlando, FL area from June 2026 through January 2027.
What You Will Do
As an intern on the Hotels & Resorts Line of Business Development Team, you’ll be part of a collaborative group that supports strategic initiatives to enhance the Guest experience. During your internship, you may:
Explore and evaluate new business ideas and concepts, helping senior leaders make informed decisions.
Conduct business assessments using internal data, industry research, and Guest insights, blending both qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Stay up to date on hotel trends by reviewing industry publications and sharing key findings with the team.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Ability to work independently through self-motivation and resourcefulness.
A highly organized nature and fastidious attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and oral/written skills with an emphasis on business writing.
Strategic problem solving & analytical skills with the capability to act tactically.
Expertise in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel).
Education
Senior year preferred.
Major or previous coursework in Hospitality, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Business Administration, Communication, Research or related major is preferred.
Required Materials
Candidates must submit a one-page writing sample on a current trend in hospitality as part of their application.
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 OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization.
Additional Information
This internship is a full-time, 6-month commitment in the Orlando, FL area from June 2026 through January 2027.
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
Fully available Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week.
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando, FL area.
Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work with a personal vehicle.
Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
Limited housing opportunities may be available for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here.
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The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL is $22.50 per hour. 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 World Resort:
Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.
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 World 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.