Finance Intern, Summer 2026

Job ID 10130679 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Sep. 02, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

Join the worldwide leader of the theme parks and vacation experience industry! The Disney Experiences (DX) Segment has served as the backbone of growth for the Walt Disney Company, outperforming both revenue and operating income growth projections through the introduction of new experiences and technological advancements, including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Tron, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and several new cruise ships.

Orlando is home to the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, Disney Consumer Products, and several other businesses. These businesses are supported by over 500 finance and accounting professionals, and we are recruiting top candidates to join our Finance Summer 2026 Internship Program.

What You Will Do

As an intern, you will be part of a team that will help bring remarkable experiences, unparalleled services, and innovative products to life by providing financial and strategic guidance to our clients.

Core Responsibilities Include:

· Analyze business strategies and new business opportunities

· Create and present an ad hoc project and analysis to finance leadership

· Identify transformational and productivity initiatives within the team’s finance processes

· Influence and collaborate on the long-term plan, annual operating plan, and monthly forecasts

· Develop presentations for clients and financial leadership

· Manage day-to-day finance and operations relationships

Key benefits of this program include:

· Opportunity to help drive, analyze, propose, and develop changes to processes and projects

· Assignment and integration into a specific finance team

· Immersive events including business case series, executive speakers, and behind the scenes tours

· Mentor and buddy program to support career development

· Inclusion in a cohort of other interns

· Extensive onboarding and training

· Professional networking

· Potential full-time offer at the end of the program upon graduation

Required Qualifications & Skills

· A passion for the Disney product

· Strong problem solving and analytical skills

· Demonstrated interpersonal skills and partnering ability

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills

Education

· Current junior (rising senior) pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Data Analytics, or equivalent – graduating in

December 2026 or April/May 2027

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 Disney College Program

Additional Information

The approximate dates of this internship are mid-May 2026 - mid-August 2026 (12-week program)
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship (40 hours per week)
This internship is a primarily on-site position -- Must be able to provide own housing and reliable transportation for work in the Orlando, Florida area. Also requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace.
We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here
Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines

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.

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About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

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 Disney Experiences.

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.

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Explore this Location Lake Buena Vista, FL

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