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Disney International Programs offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live and work at Walt Disney World Resort while gaining valuable experience with a global company. Through this unique international experience, participants have the chance to discover a new culture, represent their own and be part of something bigger.

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Disney International Programs

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Academic Exchange Program

Learn directly from industry professionals while taking academic courses in a program built on an exchange partnership with U.S. colleges and universities.

Eliigibility Requirements

Lifeguard smiling in front of Disney's Contemporary Resort.Cultural Exchange Program

Experience life in the United States, immerse yourself in different cultures from around the world, and build lifelong relationships in this J-1 Summer Work Travel Program. As a U.S. Department of State designated sponsor, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. sponsors your visa, provides your employment, and offers endless learning opportunities to enhance your customer service knowledge, communication skills and more. Learn more about the eligibility requirements.

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Three women smiling and laughing while working at Walt Disney World together.Cultural Representative Program

Interact with people from across the globe through a program that encourages you to represent your home country and create immersive experiences for guests.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Cultural Representative Program

The Cultural Representative Program plays an important role in helping us create immersive experiences and transport guests to another place. To qualify for this program, you must be at least 18 years of age and authentically represent one of the countries or regions that has inspired our resorts, pavilions, and theme parks.

Some roles (as indicated) may be part of a country pavilion. We recruit friendly, outgoing, hospitality-oriented people to represent their cultures, traditions, and history of their country. Participants have the chance to greet and interact with people from across the globe all while sharing their own heritage. Participants will also contribute greatly to our overall guest experience across the Walt Disney World® Resort, including the Kidcot Fun Stop.

Cast member standing in EPCOT's Canada Pavilion at Walt Disney World.Canada

In this 12-month program, participants join the Canada pavilion in Epcot® to represent Canada's rich traditions and culture. 

Cast member standing in EPCOT's China Pavilion at Walt Disney World.China

In this 12-month program, participants greet and interact with guests while sharing the wonders of China's amazing culture. 

Some roles may be part of the China Pavilion Exhibition Corporation, our independent operating participant. Here, participants can have the opportunity to represent their customs and heritage at a variety of restaurants and shops at the China pavilion.

Cast member standing in EPCOT's France Pavilion at Walt Disney World.France

In this 12-month Cultural Representative Program, participants greet and interact with guests while sharing the wonders of France's rich culture.

Some positions may also be part of Chefs de France of Orlando, Inc., our independent operating participant. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to represent your customs and heritage at a variety of restaurants at the France pavilion.

Cast members laughing and smiling while in EPCOT's Germany Pavilion at Walt Disney World.Germany

In this 12-month Cultural Representative Program, participants greet and interact with guests while sharing Germany's amazing culture.

Some roles may be part of the Arribas Brothers Company, Inc., our independent operating participant. Here, participants have the opportunity to represent their customs and heritage at a merchandise location at the Germany pavilion that sells hand-blown glass and crystal products.

Cast member standing in EPCOT's Italy Pavilion at Walt Disney World.Italy

In this 12-month Cultural Representative Program, participants greet and interact with guests while sharing Italy's rich culture. 

Cast members laughing and smiling while standing in EPCOT's Japan Pavilion at Walt Disney.Japan

In this 12-month Cultural Representative Program, participants greet and interact with guests while sharing Japan's amazing culture. 


Some roles may be part of Mitsukoshi, USA, Inc., our independent operating participant. Here, participants have the opportunity to represent your customs and heritage at a variety of restaurants and shops at the Japan pavilion.

Cast member standing in EPCOT's Morocco Pavilion at Walt Disney World.Morocco

In this 12-month Cultural Representative Program, participants greet and interact with guests while sharing Morocco's amazing culture. 

Cast member standing in EPCOT's Mexico Pavilion at Walt Disney World.Mexico

In this 12-month Cultural Representative Program, participants greet and interact with guests while sharing Mexico's rich culture.

Some roles may be part of the Arribas Brothers Company, Inc. or San Angel Inn, Inc., our independent operating participants. Here, participants have the opportunity to represent their customs and heritage at a variety of restaurants and shops at the Mexico pavilion.

Cast members smiling and laughing together while in EPCOT's Norway Pavilion at Walt Disney World.Norway

In this 12-month Cultural Representative Program, participants join the Norway pavilion in Epcot® to represent Norway's rich tradition and culture.

Cast member smilingSouth East Asia

In this 12-month Cultural Representative Program, participants join the Norway pavilion in Epcot® to represent Norway's rich tradition and culture.

Cast member smiling and waving at Walt Disney World.Sub Saharan Africa

In this 12-month Cultural Representative Program, participants have the opportunity to represent Sub Saharan Africa's vibrant tradition and culture. Joining either the Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park or Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge team, participants have the chance to greet and interact with people from across the globe all while sharing their own heritage

Cast member standing in EPCOT's United Kingdom Pavilion at Walt Disney World.United Kingdom

In this 12-month Cultural Representative Program, participants greet and interact with guests while sharing the United Kingdom's amazing culture.

Some roles may offer the opportunity for participants to work for an operating participant. Here, participants have the opportunity to represent their customs and heritage at the Heraldry/Merchandise shop at the United Kingdom pavilion.

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