Cast Activities Intern, Spring 2026

About the Role & Program

“We make magic.” That’s our motto at Disney Parks, Experiences, & Products. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

Cast Activities, Recognition & Experience was founded in 1957 by a group of volunteers under the title of the Disneyland® Recreation Club. The Club was intended to improve the "Disneyland® Work Experience" and to "Make Magic for the Magic Makers." We continue that legacy today in Cast Activities, Recognition & Experience, a department within the Human Resources Division. Each team member is essential to ensure we provide global recognition, programs, activities, and event planning services for our diverse Cast, Crew and Imagineers.

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The approximate dates of this internship are June 2025 - January 2026.

What You Will Do

As a part of the Cast Activities, Recognition & Experience team you will help to preserve our rich Disney heritage while enhancing our Guest experience through memorable events and interactions. If you are motivated to be a part of this work, we want to hear from you!

In this role, you will assist with the planning of a variety of global events from Service Celebrations to exclusive Cast Member events to company-wide distributions. Events could include Holiday Celebration, Minnie’s Moonlit Madness, and more. You’ll drive results by assisting our guests through a high volume of calls and emails, as well as, providing exceptional guest service during events. Along with the guest experience, you will also help to craft these events with a hardworking and dynamic team of volunteers.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• A guest service focus with experience following structured processes when answering phone and email inquiries as well as booking guest reservations
• Proven organizational skills while ensuring a high attention to detail
• Event knowledge and experience such as logistical planning, creating marketing materials, volunteer scheduling, event set-up and breakdown, day-of monitoring, etc
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information
• Social media proficiency including creating content, engaging audience base and growing followers
• Supporting a team environment on day-to-day tasks while contributing independently in a fast paced environment, ensuring the success of all events
• Computer proficiency including experience with spreadsheets and databases, working knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong partnering, networking and relationship building skills along with oral and written communication, including telephone etiquette skills
• Willingness to do some physical labor/ ability to lift 40 pounds, may be required to stand for
• Event Coordination experience and a positive attitude
• A valid U.S. driver’s license and comfort in operating a 15 passenger company vehicle. Interns will need to operate a company vehicle under inclement weather, including minimal lighting

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior participation in Cast Activities or Events
• Fluency in the Spanish language
• Familiarity with the Disneyland Resort property
• A portfolio of previous work is recommended for this position. Please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé.

Education

• Junior or Senior year preferred
• Major or previous coursework in Special Events, Recreation, Leisure Studies, Marketing, Public Relations, H.R. Management, Hospitality, or related major preferred 

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 OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship. 
• 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 at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information:

• Fully available for the duration of the internship (approximately 40 hours each week)
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Anaheim, CA area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines

Recommendation – Print This Role Description: Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for a phone interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed.

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The pay rate for this role in California is $22.50 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.