Park Yield Optimization Intern Spring 2027

Disney; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney's Walt Disney World is seeking a Park Yield Optimization Intern to join the Revenue Planning & Optimization team in Orlando. You will help develop and execute yield strategies for four theme parks, perform analyses, support event inventory strategy, and translate business questions into actionable insights.

This full-time, six-month program runs January 2027 through June 2027. The role emphasizes data visualization, problem-solving, and collaboration with analytics professionals, with a

Qualifications

• Ability to query data with SQL.
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience creating data visualizations using Tableau, PowerBI, or similar.
• Attention to detail.
• Natural curiosity and problem-solving skills.
• Responsibility and independence; pride in delivery quality results.
• Proven experience with a programming language (Python, R, etc.).
• Familiarity with AI applications beyond LLMs.
• Junior or Senior year preferred.
• Major or coursework in Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance, Hospitality Management, or related major.

Responsibilities

• Perform strategic analysis of in-park events to drive profitability while balancing experience priorities.
• Support inventory management strategy for hard-ticket events.
• Translate business questions into actionable plans for analysis including demonstrating conceptual, statistical, and financial techniques.
• Leverage and improve upon data visualizations to enable timely and meaningful decisions.
• Articulate clear, accurate insights and value propositions of proposed solutions to business opportunities.
• Build strong presentations that show context to analysis and link to actionable recommendations.
• Learn from and collaborate with other dedicated analytical professionals.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Data visualization

Attention to detail

Curiosity & problem solving

Delivery quality

Education

Junior or Senior year preferred

Data Analytics / Industrial Engineering / Economics / Finance / Hospitality Management

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

About the Role & Program

At Walt Disney World, we create magic every day, and as an intern on the Park Yield Optimization team, you will play a role in the development and execution of yield management strategies for our four Walt Disney World theme parks. As part of the Revenue Planning & Optimization organization, our mission is to drive efficient, predictable results through innovative yield strategies. We work directly with key decision-makers who help shape the Walt Disney World Guest experience.

Candidates should have a natural curiosity to understand the "why" behind business performance, take a proactive role in problem-solving, be results oriented, able to prioritize, and be a standout colleague in a collaborative environment.

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

What You Will Do

As a Park Yield Optimization Intern, you will be part of an analytically driven and operationally engaged team that helps bring remarkable experiences, unparalleled services, and innovative products to life across our Theme Park Admissions and In-Park Events & Activations team!

• Perform strategic analysis of in-park events to drive profitability while balancing experience priorities
• Support inventory management strategy for hard-ticket events
• Translate business questions into actionable plans for analysis including demonstrating conceptual, statistical, and financial techniques
• Leverage and improve upon data visualizations to enable timely and meaningful decisions
• Articulate clear, accurate insights and value propositions of proposed solutions to business opportunities
• Build strong presentations that show context to analysis and link to actionable recommendations
• Learn from and collaborate with other dedicated analytical professionals

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to query data with SQL
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel
• Experience creating data visualizations using Tableau, PowerBI, or similar
• Attention to detail
• Natural curiosity and problem-solving skills
• Responsibility and independence; pride in delivery quality results

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience with a programming language (Python, R, etc.)
• Familiarity with business or programming applications of AI, beyond LLMs

Education

• Junior or Senior year preferred
• Major or previous coursework in Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance, Hospitality Management, or related major

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, six-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/have reliable transportation to/from work
• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines

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The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL is $31.00 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.