Job Posting Title:
Disney Live Entertainment Talent Casting Intern, Spring 2027Req ID:
10160428Job Description:
About the Role & Program
Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over! Our diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle…and a dash of pixie dust!
The approximate date of this internship is January 2027 June to June 2027, located in Orlando, FL.
What You Will Do
In this role, you will offer vital administrative and logistical support, assisting with marketing, planning, and running auditions and external engagements. This includes:
- Supporting the execution of auditions for various roles, such as character performers, dancers, singers, and actors, and suggesting improvements to the candidate experience.
- Working with Casting Marketing to develop targeted strategies and innovative ways for promoting audition opportunities via social media.
- Evaluating online submissions and advising Casting Directors on whom to call back.
- Participating in the production of virtual workshops and learning sessions to engage the Disney Auditions audience.
- Applying creative sourcing methods to build talent pipelines and researching new markets to attract high-quality candidates for challenging roles like face characters and tumblers/gymnasts.
- Through these efforts, you will help us streamline the audition process and improve the overall talent acquisition strategy.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and confidential information
- Experience in Entertainment (Vocal/Dance/Musical Theater)
- Ability to learn new software applications
- Strategic problem solver with creative problem-solving skills, strong oral/written communication, and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
It would also be great if you have/are:
- Knowledge or exposure to performer contracts
- Understanding of the live performer experience
- Experience using systems such as Smartsheet, Airtable, etc.
- Former Disney experience
Education
- Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior, or graduate student
- Major or previous coursework in Musical Theater, Arts, Entertainment or Event Management, Communications, Marketing, or related major preferred
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below:
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class at the 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
- Possess a valid US driver’s license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
- Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
Additional Information
- Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
- Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
- Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
- We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here.
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The pay rate for Orlando, FL is $22.00 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.Job Posting Segment:
Disney Live EntertainmentJob Posting Primary Business:
Costuming, Talent Casting, & Business Integration (DLE)Primary Job Posting Category:
Creative Intern, Other, Production Intern, Stage Productions InternEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Kissimmee, FL, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-09-17Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, taking at least one class at the time of application, or participating in a Disney College Program or internship
- At least 18 years of age
- Unrestricted work authorization
- Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to operate a company vehicle
- Has not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
- Consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
- Fully available for the duration of the internship
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Compliance with Disney Look appearance guidelines
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and confidential information
- Experience in entertainment, vocal performance, dance, or musical theater
- Ability to learn new software applications
- Strategic and creative problem-solving skills
- Strong oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge or exposure to performer contracts
- Understanding of the live performer experience
- Experience using Smartsheet, Airtable, or similar systems
- Former Disney experience
- Junior, senior, or graduate student
- Major or coursework in Musical Theater, Arts, Entertainment, Event Management, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
The Walt Disney Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Walt Disney Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Walt Disney Company.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements raised wage floors for large groups of park cast members—e.g., Disneyland’s $24/hour minimum rising to $26 over the contract and Walt Disney World’s path from $18 toward about $20–$20.50 by 2026—signaling upward movement in hourly pay. These steps are described as meaningful improvements for many frontline roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials outline medical, dental, and vision coverage for many full‑time roles, wellness resources, and (in Central Florida) access to Centers for Living Well clinics and pharmacy. References to mental‑health support and paid time off reinforce a strong core health offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.
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