Hotels & Resorts Development & Insights Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company; Lake Buena Vista (FL); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Walt Disney World invites interns to join the Hotels & Resorts Line of Business Development team in Orlando for a six-month, full-time internship from January 2027 to June 2027. You will support strategic initiatives by evaluating ideas, performing data-driven assessments, and sharing insights with senior leaders.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to industry trends, with responsibilities including analysis, reporting, and staying current with

Formación

• Ability to work independently through self-motivation and resourcefulness.
• A highly organized nature and fastidious attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written skills with an emphasis on business writing.
• Strategic problem solving & analytical skills with the capability to act tactically.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel).

Responsabilidades

• Explore and evaluate new business ideas and concepts, helping senior leaders make informed decisions.
• Conduct business assessments using internal data, industry research, and Guest insights, blending both qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Stay up to date on hotel trends by reviewing industry publications and sharing key findings with the team.

Conocimientos

Independent worker

Organized

Interpersonal skills

Strategic problem solving

MS Office (PowerPoint & Excel)

Educación

Senior year preferred

Hospitality/Finance/Economics/Marketing/Business/Communication coursework preferred

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

About the Role & Program

As part of the Walt Disney World Hotels & Resorts Line of Business team, you'll join a group that partners across the organization to enhance the Guest experience at our resorts. The Development & Insights team focuses on shaping the future of our hotel offerings by using Guest feedback, operational data, and industry trends. Interns on this team have the opportunity to contribute to strategic projects, learn from subject matter experts, and gain hands-on experience in how insights drive innovation and decision-making across our hotel portfolio.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to strategic thinking, and learn how data and insights shape the future of Disney’s hotel experiences.

This internship is a full-time, 6-month commitment in the Orlando, FL area from January 2027 through June 2027.

What You Will Do

As an intern on the Hotels & Resorts Line of Business Development Team, you’ll be part of a collaborative group that supports strategic initiatives to enhance the Guest experience. During your internship, you may:

• Explore and evaluate new business ideas and concepts, helping senior leaders make informed decisions.
• Conduct business assessments using internal data, industry research, and Guest insights, blending both qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Stay up to date on hotel trends by reviewing industry publications and sharing key findings with the team.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to work independently through self-motivation and resourcefulness.
• A highly organized nature and fastidious attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written skills with an emphasis on business writing.
• Strategic problem solving & analytical skills with the capability to act tactically.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel).

Education

• Senior year preferred.
• Major or previous coursework in Hospitality, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Business Administration, Communication, Research or related major is preferred.

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 OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization.

Additional Information

• This internship is a full-time, 6-month commitment in the Orlando, FL area from January 2027 through June 2027.
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• Fully available Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week.
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando, FL area.
• Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work with a personal vehicle.
• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
• Limited housing opportunities may be available for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here.

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The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL is $23.00 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.