Job Posting Title:

WDI Business Planning and Strategy Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

Req ID:

10141049

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

Be a part of an innovative team and culture…

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

The approximate date of this internship is May/June 2026 to December 2026 and will be located in Celebration, FL

As a Business Planning & Strategy Intern supporting Creative Show Design & Delivery Studio at WDI, you will assist in executing project and studio strategies. You will contribute to a dynamic and collaborative environment, using data-driven insights to help communicate key information and support decision-making. Your responsibilities will include working closely with a diverse range of stakeholders—such as Business Development professionals, Project Managers, Show Managers, Engineers, Designers, Planners, and Producers. You will help the business management team deliver strategic plans and establish best practices that align with both immediate and long-term organizational goals.

What You Will Do

Sustain the on-going strategic initiatives, including website development through WordPress as well as the implementation and management of Business Intelligence tools and software such as Tableau, Air Table, and SnowflakeCreate dashboards and other data visualization tools to advance business operations and visibility into project scopeProvide support for ad-hoc business requests pertaining to scope management, performance tracking, vendor relations, and related areasApply technical expertise to transform intricate data sets into clear, concise reports that support business decision-makingManage Studio databases by using SQL in the Snowflake environmentAdministration of user access to multiple Business Intelligence platformsHelp integrate historical project data and analytics into regular planning and reporting for all disciplinesSupport the work-plan process for internal projects (development, submittal, approval, and tracking) ensuring the project focus, milestones, and spend are captured completely and align with department priorities/funding

Required Qualifications

Experience working in a cross functional organization, preferably an organization with a technical focusAbility to handle & prioritize multiple tasks in a highly dynamic production environmentExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated strong negotiating and influencing abilitiesHighly organized with keen attention to detail and follow-through skills

Preferred Qualifications

Prior internship experience in strategy, business, or data analytics rolesExperience in the use of Business Intelligence Tools (Tableau, PowerBI, AirTable etc.)Experience in use of Python or SQLExperience with Snowflake

Education

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree majoring in Data Analytics, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, Business or related field.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

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 InternshipBe at least 18 years of agePossess unrestricted work authorizationHave not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.

Additional Information

Able to provide reliable transportation to/from workMust be fully available for the duration of the internshipWe provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here 

The pay rate for this role as an Undergraduate student in FL is $26.50 per hour. The pay rate for this role as a Graduate student is $27.50 per hour. 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. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

WDI Creative Development

Job Posting Primary Business:

Show Systems (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Creative Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Celebration, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-01-22