The Walt Disney Company · 15 hours ago
WDI Master Planning Intern, Orlando, Summer/Fall 2026
Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerThe Walt Disney Company is a global leader in entertainment and theme parks, and they are seeking a Master Planning Intern to support the Walt Disney Imagineering Master Planning functions. The intern will assist in various areas including land and urban planning, transportation and infrastructure planning, and real estate development, contributing to the sustainable growth of Disney resorts.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
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 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 the Designer and/or 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
Qualification
Required
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
Must have reliable transportation to/from work
A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé
Preferred
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
Benefits
We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
Founded in 1923
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Jamie Power
SVP, Addressable Sales
Recent News
2026-01-20
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