Walt Disney World Industrial Engineering Intern, Fall 2025

Job ID 10099363 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Sep. 09, 2024

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Job Summary:

Walt Disney World Industrial Engineering Internship, Fall 2025

About the Role & Program

Company Overview: At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through using and developing innovative technology and opening up the boundaries to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team as a Professional Intern in any of our segments that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

Department Overview: Want to be part of a world-class organization, learning new skills that you can apply in the “real world”? How about free admission to theme parks and all the shopping and restaurants you can get your hands on? If this doesn't sound like your typical Industrial Engineering position, that’s because it’s not! Our program is designed to develop you professionally and increase your practical knowledge of the many operating areas within the Company. You will have a wide range of opportunities to provide analytic and consulting support to various lines of business including Merchandise, Attractions, and Entertainment. It may even serve as a springboard in launching a successful career. You will have the opportunity to network and learn from other Industrial Engineers and make friendships that cover the globe.

Learn more: Disney Engineering: Role Spotlight | Industrial Engineering - YouTube

What You Will Do

Conduct Industrial Engineering analysis projects, particularly in operational planning support, workload planning and forecasting, capacity utilization, and efficiency/process improvements
Ensure the appropriate methodology, measurements, tools and quantitative techniques (e.g. data collection, computer simulation, statistics, process flow analysis, etc.) are applied in projects
Lead and participate in team efforts and work on projects which require interfacing with all levels of cast and management

Required Qualifications & Skills

These are the minimum qualifications you need to be considered for this position:

Proven strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven strong interpersonal skills
Proven strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision making skills
Willingness to learn new software application

Preferred Qualifications

Prior related work experience with a focus on problem-solving

Education

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s Industrial Engineering or equivalent program with an intended graduation date on or after December 2025.

Preferred Education

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher as shown on a transcript

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Internship Eligibility:

Must be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program.
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must possess unrestricted work authorization
Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.

Additional Information

Must provide full work availability for the duration of the term
Must provide reliable transportation during the duration of the internship

Location of position: Orlando

Positions will be located in Orlando, FL (Walt Disney World). This is subject to change pending company COVID guidelines and protocols.
It is the intern’s responsibility to make housing and transportation arrangements for the duration of the internship.
We provide housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here.

Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are August 2025 - December 2025. Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.

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The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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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 Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney Worldwide Services, 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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