Disney Consumer Products Retail Strategic 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 highly motivated and willing to learn about retail strategic planning? Then, this opportunity is for you! As an intern, you will play a key role in supporting the Retail Strategic Planning team, which shapes the long-term financial direction for Domestic Parks Retail. Your work will help guide high‑impact decisions, ensuring alignment between financial strategy, guest needs, and enterprise‑wide priorities. This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Orlando, FL area from June 2026 to January 2027.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft tools, Business Objects, and Retail Reporting Systems
- Validated strong data mining, financial, and analytical skills
- Ability to collaborate with peers and partners using sophisticated written and interpersonal tools
- Attention to detail, proactive, with strong follow-through skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Critical thinking and a problem-solving approach are needed to meet adventurous 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
Responsibilities
- Manage merchandise franchise portfolios and partner with Strategy Integration, Category Planning, Location Planning, and Merchandising
- Develop a program or synergy financial targets to set a strategic direction for vertical merchandise development support
- Assist in the preparation of presentations for leadership to outline in-season program performance and provide recommendations on future assortment strategies
- Conduct character analysis to identify key opportunities and trends in guest purchasing behavior
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
