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Park Yield Optimization Intern, Spring 2027

Job ID 10158534 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Aug. 28, 2026
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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program  

At Walt Disney World, we create magic every day, and as an intern on the Park Yield Optimization team, you will play a role in the development and execution of yield management strategies for our four Walt Disney World theme parks. As part of the Revenue Planning & Optimization organization, our mission is to drive efficient, predictable results through innovative yield strategies. We work directly with key decision-makers who help shape the Walt Disney World Guest experience.

Candidates should have a natural curiosity to understand the "why" behind business performance, take a proactive role in problem-solving, be results oriented, able to prioritize, and be a standout colleague in a collaborative environment.  

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Orlando, FL area from January 2027 through June 2027.

What You Will Do  

As a Park Yield Optimization Intern, you will be part of an analytically driven and operationally engaged team that helps bring remarkable experiences, unparalleled services, and innovative products to life across our Theme Park Admissions and In-Park Events & Activations team! 

  • Perform strategic analysis of in-park events to drive profitability while balancing experience priorities 

  • Support inventory management strategy for hard-ticket events 

  • Translate business questions into actionable plans for analysis including demonstrating conceptual, statistical, and financial techniques 

  • Leverage and improve upon data visualizations to enable timely and meaningful decisions 

  • Articulate clear, accurate insights and value propositions of proposed solutions to business opportunities 

  • Build strong presentations that show context to analysis and link to actionable recommendations 

  • Learn from and collaborate with other dedicated analytical professionals 

Required Qualifications & Skills  

  • Ability to query data with SQL 

  • Strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel 

  • Experience creating data visualizations using Tableau, PowerBI, or similar 

  • Attention to detail 

  • Natural curiosity and problem-solving skills 

  • Responsibility and independence; pride in delivery quality results 

Preferred Qualifications  

  • Proven experience with a programming language (Python, R, etc.) 

  • Familiarity with business or programming applications of AI, beyond LLMs 

Education  

  • Junior or Senior year preferred 

  • Major or previous coursework in Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance, Hospitality Management, or related major 

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, six-month commitment in the Orlando, FL area from January 2027 through June 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/have reliable transportation to/from work 

  • 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 $31.00 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.

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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 Disney Destinations, LLC, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney Destinations, LLC 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.

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