WDI Menu Planning Intern, Spring 2027

Walt Disney Imagineering; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL is seeking a Menu Planning Intern to analyze experience data and provide business insights. You will support the Menu Planning & Partnership Planning group within the Global Creative Strategy Studio and report to the Senior Manager, Menu Planning and Development.

The internship runs January 2027 to June 2027, requires collaboration, and uses tools like Excel, Tableau, and PowerPoint to translate data into actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class during the posting period.
• Be at least 18 years old and have unrestricted work authorization.
• Must be able to provide housing in Glendale, CA for duration.

Responsibilities

• Apply data analytics to support experience development and decision making.
• Source and maintain product data for global park assets and metrics.
• Analyze data sets to identify trends using statistics, forecasting, and optimization.
• Prepare compelling presentations linking data to insights.
• Support research questions, industry trends, and ad‑hoc projects.
• Assist in producing planning materials from draft to final.

Skills

Data analytics

Excel

Tableau

Airtable

MS Office suite

Education

Student enrollment

Tools

Tableau

Airtable

Keynote/PowerPoint

Claude AI tools

Job 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.

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

The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA and Orlando, FL is $26.50 per hour for undergraduate students and $27.50 per hour for graduate level students. 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.