Store Planning Intern, Spring 2027

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Anaheim, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Disneyland Resort in Anaheim invites applications for a Store Planning Intern. This in-person, six-month program bridges Operations and Merchandise, focusing on product flow and store storytelling.

You will analyze reports, shape merchandise strategies, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to align with guest experiences and quarterly updates.

Qualifications

• Pursuing college/university degree with at least one class remaining.
• Strong interest in retail and merchandising.
• Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables.
• Ability to create and present PowerPoint decks.
• Excellent relationship-building and leadership abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business reports and KPIs to identify sales trends.
• Provide strategic feedback to Merchandise Strategy teams.
• Collaborate with Operations on merchandise implementations.
• Work with Product Strategy and Visual Presentation on quarterly updates.
• Review upcoming strategies and plan floor layouts and product flow.

Skills

Retail passion

Merchandise planning

Excel

PowerPoint

Relationship building

Time management

Education

Senior year preferred

Business/Finance/Retail/Math coursework

Job description

About the Role & Program

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) brings the magic of Disney’s beloved stories, franchises, and characters to families and fans around the world. From toys to apparel, books to games, our global marketing organization profoundly impacts The Walt Disney Company and the international markets in which we operate. With a portfolio of world‑class franchises including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, 20th Century Fox, National Geographic, and Star Wars, we are a worldwide industry and category leader delivering innovative products that entertain and inspire!

Are you curious, quick to learn, and eager to take initiative? As a Store Planning Intern at the Disneyland Resort, you’ll bridge the gap between the onstage Operations teams and the Merchandise teams and gain a deep understanding of how we create unforgettable moments through products. Together, we devise strategies and manage product flow, ensuring that each location tells a unique story. Our goal is to help Guests recreate their experiences at home with the merchandise they purchase.

This internship is a full-time, in person, six-month commitment in the Anaheim, CA area from January 11th, 2027, to June 4th, 2027.

What You Will Do

You will build leadership skills and gain valuable experience in communication & critical thinking. You will collaborate on the short‑term and long‑term strategic direction for the Disneyland Resort merchandise shops under your responsibility. Strategies are defined using guest data, product strategies, operational feedback, and financial data.

On any given day, you might:

• Analyze and interpret business reports, assess key performance indicators while looking at current trends, and think critically about how to improve sales and guest experiences
• Provide strategic feedback to Merchandise Strategy & Merchandise Planning teams to help shape product offerings and strategies
• Communicate and create positive relationships with Operations teams for the implementation of merchandise strategies
• Collaborate with Product Strategy and Visual Presentation to adapt merchandise offerings for quarterly updates and seasonal events, ensuring they align with guest expectations
• Review upcoming product strategies, select items for each merchandise shop, and create floor plans & product flow calendars in collaboration with Visual Presentation

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Genuine passion for retail and merchandise, with a desire to grow in the industry
• Knowledge and/or experience in merchandise planning, merchandise financials, forecasting, and trend analysis
• Advanced Excel skills with an eagerness to continue building proficiency with elements like pivot tables
• Highly skilled in creating and presenting PowerPoint decks
• Excellent relationship, partnership, coaching, and leadership abilities
• Proven experience setting priorities and meeting established timelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior retail experience
• Knowledge of retail math

Education

• Senior year preferred
• Major or previous coursework in Business, Finance, Retail/Merchandise, Math, or a closely related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree, taking at least one class at the time of application posting, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information

• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines while at work
• The dates of this internship are January 11th, 2027 – June 4th, 2027
• Must have the ability to work full‑time hours (approximately 40 per week) Monday – Friday, for the duration of the internship
• Being able to provide one's own housing and reliable transportation to/from work is required

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The pay rate for this role in Anaheim, CA 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.