The Walt Disney Company · 8 hours ago
WDI Ride Development Engineering Intern, Orlando, Summer 2026
Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$31/hr - $36/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe Walt Disney Company is a creative force that designs and brings to life Disney theme parks and attractions. As a Ride Development Engineering Intern, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to design and develop immersive ride experiences, gaining exposure to various engineering disciplines throughout the internship.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Be part of an engineering team involved in ride system development, prototyping, simulation, or testing for a specific attraction or development project
Provide mechanical analysis of components and systems
Assist in the design of mechanisms and machines
Perform CAD model manipulation and creation
Provide ride system interface information to other groups within Imagineering
Qualification
Required
Ability to understand and implement basic mechanical system design and their associated control system elements
Ability to understand and adapt general engineering principles
Ability to prepare technical documents and CAD drawings
Possess basic knowledge of mechanical components and manufacturing processes
Proven understanding of SolidWorks and AutoCAD
Ability to perform basic calculations in: Statics & Dynamics, Kinematics, Strength of Material and Energy
Hands-on experience building and testing mechanisms, machines, or vehicles
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Mechatronics, 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
Preferred
Basic understanding of systems modeling, vibrations, and composites
Solid understanding of Matlab
Benefits
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
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
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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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