WDI Master Planning Intern, Spring 2026

Disney • Lake Buena Vista, FL

75d • $30 - $35

About The Position

Be a part of an innovative team and culture… Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of Disney's Parks and Resorts business segment. Representing more than 150 disciplines, its talented corps of Imagineers is responsible for the creation of Disney resorts, theme parks and attractions, hotels, water parks, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, cruise ships and new media technology projects. Our mission is to create magical Disney experiences around the world that provide opportunities for friends and families to spend time together - making memories that last a lifetime. The approximate date of this internship is January 2026 to June 2026 and will be located in Orlando, FL.

Requirements

• Ability to visualize and communicate complex information in simple and bold ways
• Experience with problem solving via graphic communications and sketching, digital design, etc.
• Ability to quickly analyze and synthesize data to apply to planning and design strategy
• Ability to learn key project delivery methods while working on a variety of project types and scales
• Advanced design drawing capabilities in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Solid understanding of CAD software
• Proficiency in digital design tools (3D Studio Max, SketchUp, Revit)
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS and extensions
• Strong strategic, technical, and analytical skills
• Highly collaborative and team-oriented work style

Nice To Haves

• Job related experience with large scale community and/or resort planning
• Job related experience with digital-based design in architectural, city planning and/or urban design
• Experience with sustainable site planning & development
• Membership in relevant professional organization(s)
• In pursuit of advanced professional degree (i.e. Master's) in planning-related field

Responsibilities

• Support the Master Planning Studio on relevant, day-to-day, planning-related design issues
• Provide creative, production and/or technical land and urban planning support to the Master Planning studio and/or project specific teams across Walt Disney Imagineering
• Provide planning and design documentation in the form of graphic illustrations, imagery, boards, color renderings, and research and documentation on assigned projects
• Work closely with team leaders to coordinate and assist in completing site planning analysis, 3D visualization and property-wide master planning initiatives and services
• Build graphic visualizations and presentation storylines
• Conduct research and provide data analysis to help inform short and long-term planning and development decisions
• Provide inputs and updates to a global planning database
• Monitor and analyze industry trends and market changes

Benefits

• The pay rate for this role in Florida is $30 per hour for undergraduate students and $35 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree