Job Posting Title:
WDI Menu Planning Intern, Spring 2027Req ID:
10159160Job Description:
WDI Menu Planning Intern (Orlando or Glendale)
About the Role & Program
Be a part of an innovative team and culture…
Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.
The approximate date of this internship is January 2027 to June 2027 and will be located in Orlando, FL or Glendale, CA.
As a Menu Planning intern, you will support the WDI Menu Planning & Partnership Planning group within the Global Creative Strategy Studio by analyzing experience development and performance data and providing valuable business tools and analytical insights! This role will report to Senior Manager, Menu Planning and Development
What You Will Do
Apply data analytics to address sophisticated business problems and provide key insights to WDI leaders to make more informed creative investment decisions
Source, input, and maintain relevant product data for global park experience assets including operational performance, consumer insights, financial metrics, etc. Identify gaps and work to leverage partner input. Improve process for sustaining data management
Analyze data sets to identify trends and insights using different analytical techniques (ex. statistics, forecasting, optimization)
Communicate results through compelling presentations by tying together logical aspects of the story with graphics, charts, and verbiage
Consolidate findings from recently opened experiences to help improve future development decisions
Support the team in research questions, industry insights and trends analysis, and ad-hoc projects
Strategically assist in producing planning materials and analysis – from early draft to final form
Required Qualifications & Skills
Be comfortable in speaking and sharing ideas in a highly collaborative team environment
Strong eye for visual/graphic methods of communication
Ability to synthesize and convey complex information in a concise way
Detail-orientation, planning, editing/proofreading, and organization skills
Ability to successfully multi-task and excel in a fast-paced environment with multiple assignments
Willing and able to quickly grasp and learn new concepts and the relationship of those concepts
Knowledge of MS Office Suite including advanced Excel skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with data visualization tools e.g., Tableau and Airtable (or similar)
Experience with presentation tools e.g., Keynote, PowerPoint
Experience with AI tools e.g., Claude
Broad understanding of The Walt Disney Company, Disney Experiences, and the theme park industry
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 program.
Additional Information
Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship in Glendale, CA
We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here
Job Posting Segment:
WDI New Experience DevelopmentJob Posting Primary Business:
New Experience Development (WDI)Primary Job Posting Category:
OtherEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Glendale, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
USA - FL - Epcot - Main Building (WDI)Date Posted:
2026-08-24Skills Required
- Be enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree, and taking at least one class at the time of application, 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
- Be comfortable speaking and sharing ideas in a collaborative team environment
- Strong visual and graphic communication skills
- Ability to synthesize and convey complex information concisely
- Detail orientation, planning, editing, proofreading, and organization skills
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to quickly learn new concepts and understand relationships between concepts
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Airtable or similar
- Experience with presentation tools such as Keynote and PowerPoint
- Experience with AI tools such as Claude
- Broad understanding of The Walt Disney Company, Disney Experiences, and the theme park industry
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Full availability for the duration of the internship
- Ability to provide personal housing for the internship duration in Glendale, California
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.
The Walt Disney Company Insights
What We Do
The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that operates through segments including entertainment, sports, and experiences.
