WDW Architecture Intern, Spring 2027
About The Position
As an Architecture Intern with Walt Disney World, you will support the Architecture team at Facility Asset Management in researching, creating, documenting, and enhancing the built environments that bring Disney stories to life. This internship offers hands‑on experience across each phase of design, allowing you to learn from industry professionals while contributing to real projects that impact the Guest experience across Walt Disney World property. You’ll assist with research, drafting, field verification, and coordination tasks while gaining exposure to multidisciplinary collaboration, regulatory requirements, creative problem‑solving, and the unique design culture that defines Disney. Supervision for NCARB experience hours by a licensed architect included.
Requirements
- Foundational experience drafting architectural drawings.
- Foundational experience with drafting software and familiarity with BIM.
- Comfortable using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to clearly express ideas and collaborate with team members.
- Curiosity about architectural design, construction processes, and themed environments.
- Willingness to work varying shifts based on project needs.
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or Post Graduate degree at an accredited 4 year college or university majoring in Architecture.
- Junior, Senior or Graduate student status by arrival date.
- 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.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Possess unrestricted work authorization.
- 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 compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.
Nice To Haves
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Interest in exploring innovative and sustainable design ideas.
- Experience working on group design or studio projects.
- Familiarity with Bluebeam preferred.
- Any prior exposure to construction sites or field verification is helpful.
- Please provide a portfolio that highlights your studio work, collaboration, and graphic skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist in gathering and organizing documentation, including historical documents, field measurements, photos, and notes.
- Support the preparation of architectural drawings and models under the guidance of licensed architects.
- Participate in on‑site visits to verify existing conditions and update base information.
- Assist in organizing project files, updating logs, and preparing close‑out materials.
- Attend design reviews to observe workflows, take notes, and learn from multidisciplinary discussions.
- Maintain awareness of deadlines and communicate potential conflicts to your leader.
- Learn how Disney approaches design excellence, sustainability, and guest‑focused solutions.
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
