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WDI Project Management Intern, Spring 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10129614 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States / Glendale, California, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Oct. 14, 2025Job Summary:
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 2026 to June 2026 with opportunities in both Orlando, FL and Glendale, CA.
What You Will Do
As a Project Management intern, you will have the opportunity to work within the department responsible for tactical project management of small to large projects from blue sky to close out! Working under leadership at Walt Disney Imagineering, we are seeking a passionate individual fueled by curiosity, energized by relationships and motivated to drive continuous improvement that matters. Our Project Management team regularly interfaces with creative, technical, engineering and construction teams in the delivery of facilities, ride, show, and systems throughout the lifecycle of the project.
You will have the opportunity to
- Assist in managing the entire scope of a small project or self-contained and definable scope of work
- Assist in scheduling, estimating, budgeting within project scope
- Coordinate information by collecting and verifying document change information for presentation of solutions
- Assist in presentations to management on project status
- Facilitate relationships; communicate verbally and in written correspondence for presentations to the project team, vendors, and consultants
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Proven ability to manage the project development process and documentation (shop drawings, document control, punch lists)
- Full understanding of scheduling, budgeting and estimating
- Exposure to or experience with hiring of outside vendors, professional bid packages
- Experience with or support of large-scale construction projects (schools, hospitals, retail/office space)
- Thorough understanding of the contract administration process (contacts, professional fees)
- Ability to work through conflict, and to problem-solve issues to resolution
- Ability to understand the needs of the client and to maintain relationships between the owner/operator
- Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point, Keynote)
- Ability to take direction, adapt to change, establish relationships, and work in a team environment
Education
- Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management or related field
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
- 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 California and Florida is $30 per hour for undergraduate students, $35 per hour for graduate students. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
About Walt Disney Imagineering:
Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.
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 Walt Disney Imagineering.
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.