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Disney Signature Experiences, DCL Terminal Operations Intern, Summer 2026

Job ID 10131549 Location Celebration, Florida, United States Business Disney Cruise Line Date posted Oct. 01, 2025
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Job Summary:

Do you have a passion for learning and working in a dynamic environment? Do you want to be part of a world-class organization, learning new skills and applying your knowledge in real world projects? Do you want to be part of incredible teams of diverse and talented professionals?

This is not your typical internship program! This new summer internship program is designed to provide you unique opportunities to grow professionally in The Walt Disney Company. You will have access to a wide range of opportunities to perform and gain tangible experience within some of the fastest growing businesses within the Disney Experiences Division. Our goal is to provide a springboard for launching a successful career at The Walt Disney Company.

The Disney Cruise Line Shore Side Operations Internship is a 12-week immersive summer internship supporting the Disney Signature Experiences business (Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, Adventures by Disney & National Geographic Expeditions).

Upon completion of the internship, interns have potential to be invited to participate in the full-time Disney Signature Experiences Rotational Program in summer 2027.

Currently seeking undergraduate juniors heading into their senior year, fall 2026.

The approximate date of this internship is May 2026 to August 2026 and will be located in Celebration, FL. 

What You Will Do

As a Disney Signature Experiences operations intern, you will support the team with current projects providing excellent guest service. On any given day you might:

  • Work on a project that impacts the business
  • Receive continued mentorship from peers and senior leaders
  • Problem-solving and collaboration
  • Focus on operations related work

Required Qualifications & Skills

Please apply if you have:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Keen organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Problem-solving capability and strong interest in reading and interpreting data
  • Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment
  • Effectively able to meet project deadlines
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel

Preferred Qualifications

  • Project Management experience or equivalent
  • Passion for the Disney brand
  • Experience with SharePoint
  • Digital experience working in a web-based environment for content management and review-digital handbook work
  • Inventory Management experience or equivalent

Education:

  • Must be a junior (rising senior during summer 2026) enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program
  • Previous hospitality experience (theme park, restaurant, retail, resort/hotel, schoolwork)

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information 

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the requirements below: 

  • 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 have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
  • Fully available from Monday - Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM Eastern Time Zone for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
  • Must be fully available for the duration of the internship 
  • Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work​
  • Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program​ in the Orlando, FL area
  • We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here   

The pay rate for this role in Celebration, 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.

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About Disney Cruise Line:

A leader in the cruise industry, Disney Cruise Line provides a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and children can experience all the magic that Disney has to offer. Guests can sail out of ports around the world on exciting itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska and Europe, among others. Aboard our growing fleet of ships and Disney’s island destinations in The Bahamas, our exceptional crew and cast members provide legendary Disney service and enchanting entertainment to our guests that only Disney can deliver.

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 Magical Cruise Company, Limited, which is part of a business we call Disney Cruise Line.

Magical Cruise Company, Limited 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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