Disney College Program: The Application

The whole application process is broken into three Parts. The application it self, the web based Interview and the phone interview. Today I am just going to discuss the application. The web based interview and  phone interview will be two separate blogs.


After you have decided that you want to apply to the Disney College Program, make sure this is going to be the right program for you. It is not going to be for everyone, so do your research on the program.

By joining the Facebook groups for the program you are applying for, this  will allow you to ask questions and stay up to date with current information. The alumni in the group are super helpful as they have done the program in the past.

If you decided to watch videos  from the alumni that have done the program be careful as some of the information may be outdated as well as reading blogs. However, they are super helpful as well. There have been changes over the years and I will cover them in upcoming blogs.

One major thing to keep in mind is that this is an INTERNSHIP AND YOU ARE THERE TO WORK AND NOT PLAY. Yes, you can have fun, but at the end of the day this is a job. I say this because most internships don't pay you to work. This is a very competitive internship as many as 30,00 applicants apply and Disney World selects around 3,000 applicants and Disney Land is around 300-500 applicants  depending on the season when you apply.

The application is pretty simple. Like any other job you will fill out the basic information. Next you will pick the roles you want by putting High interest, Moderate, Low Interest or No Interest. The roles are going to be pretty much the same for Disney World and Disneyland, but there are going to be a few differences.


The roles as of 2016:

Operations

Operations cast members help ensure our guests have enjoyable experiences while visiting our theme parks, Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort or Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. Whether directing vehicles in the parking lot, advising guests on which ticket packages to purchase, operating our rides/shows/attractions, or ensuring guest areas are clean and show ready, Operations cast members have a direct impact on our guests' experiences.

Disneyland Resort Attractions Custodial Resort Transportation & Parking PhotoPass Photographer Park Greeter

Walt Disney World Resort Attractions Bus Greeter Convention Guide Custodial Hopper Monorail PhotoPass Photographer Watercraft

 
Entertainment

Entertainment cast members help create and maintain the show, whether through performing in our various parades and shows, facilitating character meet & greets, or supporting our performers and other cast members through supplying/maintaining costumes.

Disneyland Resort Cast Costuming Entertainment Costuming

Walt Disney World Resort Character Attendant Character Performer (Audition Required) Costuming Operations

To be considered for a Character Performer position, you must attend an audition. Note that this position is only offered at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

 
Lodging

Lodging cast members help ensure guests have a memorable stay at our world-class resorts, whether through an expedient check-in process, a clean and well-maintained guest room, or assistance with transporting luggage.

Disneyland Resort Disney Desk Front Desk Guest Services

Walt Disney World Resort Bell Services Dispatch/Greeter Housekeeping

 
Food & Beverage

With more than 300 food and beverage locations throughout our parks and resorts in Florida and California, Food & Beverage makes up an important part of our guests' experiences. Food & Beverage cast members in these areas provide guests with memorable dining experiences from outdoor vending to counter service to signature restaurants.

Disneyland Resort Custodial Busser Food Cart Cashier Food Prep Quick-Service Food & Beverage Cashier Food & Beverage Quick-Service Restaurants

Walt Disney World Resort Seater Quick-Service Food & Beverage

 
Retail/Sales

Cast members in retail/sales areas help guests have enjoyable vacation experiences, whether selling ticket packages, magically transforming little girls into princesses at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, or helping guests find the perfect mementos of their vacations in our various merchandise locations.

Disneyland Resort Retail Sales Clerk Vacation Planner

Walt Disney World Resort Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique/Pirate League Floral Merchandise Vacation Planner

 
Recreation

Whether at our water parks, resort swimming pools, golf and mini golf courses, children's activity centers, or guest arcades, Recreation cast members help our guests enjoy their vacations.

Disneyland Resort Lifeguard

Walt Disney World Resort Children's Activities Lifeguard Recreation Attractions

 Once you picked the roles you will be asked to review your application and Submit. Don't freak out if you are not ask to do a web based interview right away as they may take sometime to get back to you.