Hotels & Resorts Development & Insights Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
About The Position
As part of the Walt Disney World Hotels & Resorts Line of Business team, you'll join a group that partners across the organization to enhance the Guest experience at our resorts. The Development & Insights team focuses on shaping the future of our hotel offerings by using Guest feedback, operational data, and industry trends. Interns on this team have the opportunity to contribute to strategic projects, learn from subject matter experts, and gain hands-on experience in how insights drive innovation and decision-making across our hotel portfolio. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to strategic thinking, and learn how data and insights shape the future of Disney’s hotel experiences. This internship is a full-time, 6-month commitment in the Orlando, FL area from June 2026 through January 2027.
Requirements
- Ability to work independently through self-motivation and resourcefulness.
- A highly organized nature and fastidious attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and oral/written skills with an emphasis on business writing.
- Strategic problem solving & analytical skills with the capability to act tactically.
- Expertise in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel).
- Candidates must submit a one-page writing sample on a current trend in hospitality as part of their application.
- 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.
- 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 reliable transportation to/from work with a personal vehicle.
- Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Senior year preferred.
- Major or previous coursework in Hospitality, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Business Administration, Communication, Research or related major is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Explore and evaluate new business ideas and concepts, helping senior leaders make informed decisions.
- Conduct business assessments using internal data, industry research, and Guest insights, blending both qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Stay up to date on hotel trends by reviewing industry publications and sharing key findings with the team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
