WDI Master Planning Intern, Glendale, Spring 2027
About The Position
Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is the creative force behind all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineers combine storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences. This internship, from January 2027 to June 2027, will be located in Glendale/Anaheim, CA. The Master Planning Studio manages the long-term development framework for resort growth, focusing on land planning, urban and regional planning, transportation and infrastructure planning, environmental planning and permitting, and real estate development and entitlements. The intern will support these functions, contributing to land strategy design, 3D visualization, and property-wide master planning initiatives.
Requirements
- Ability to visualize and communicate complex information in simple and bold ways.
- Experience with graphically communicating and problem-solving via 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.
- Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree majoring in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Real Estate Development or related field.
- 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.
- 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.
- A portfolio review is for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé.
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 Master Planning and project-specific teams.
- Prepare planning and design documentation, including graphic illustrations, imagery, boards, color renderings, and research.
- Coordinate and assist with site planning analysis, 3D visualization, and property-wide master planning initiatives.
- Build graphic visualizations and presentation storylines.
- Conduct research and provide data analysis to inform planning and development decisions.
- Provide inputs and updates to a global planning database.
- Monitor and analyze industry trends and market changes.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
