WDI Franchise Planning Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

About the Role & Program:   

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. 

Serving as a central point of contact between The Walt Disney Company and Walt Disney Imagineering, the WDI Franchise Planning team is seeking an intern to support the day-to-day functions of shepherding content & franchise integration in our parks and resorts throughout the world.  

In this role, the intern will primarily be responsible for providing WDI and project support. In addition, the intern will manage select projects and partner requests. This role will work with multiple partners and teams across Park sites, Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney Studios, and Corporate Franchise/Brand.  

The approximate date of this internship is June to January and will be located in Glendale, CA.  

What You Will Do: 

Project and Approvals 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 re 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, Data Management tools like Excel, Airtable, etc.  
• Highly proficient in desk research 

Education: 

Currently enrolled as a Junior 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