Disney Consumer Products Retail Location Planning Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
About The Position
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 naturally curious, quick to learn, and enjoy taking the initiative? If so, this opportunity is perfect for you! As a Location Planning Intern, you’ll bridge the gap between the onstage Operations teams and the Merchandise teams. You’ll 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, six-month commitment in the Anaheim, CA area from June 2026 to January 2027.
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience focused on leading strategic development, concept development, business development, and financial management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of merchandise planning, merchandise financials, forecasting, and trend analysis, while focusing on the big-picture vision
- Excellent relationship, partnership, coaching, and mentoring skills
- Experience setting priorities and meeting established timelines
- 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
- Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines while at work
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of Financial Planning Software
- Junior or Senior year preferred
- Major or previous coursework in Business, Finance, Retail/Merchandise, Math, or a closely related field
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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