Disney Live Entertainment Costumer Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

About the Role & Program

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over! This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust!

The approximate date of this internship is June 2026 to January 2027, located in Orlando, FL.

What You Will Be Doing

The Costume Production & Sustainment and Costume Production & Development Costumers are responsible for the development of new Character and entertainment costumes by taking the designer’s renderings from concept to fruition. They also handle the replenishment and sustainment of existing costumes. Customers source fabrics and commodities, create work orders and purchase orders, facilitate fittings and manage budgets, and work with vendors and various partners. They troubleshoot challenges related to costumes and provide customer support to talent and operating partners.

• Research and facilitate the manufacturing of new and replacement Entertainment costumes by keeping sustainability in the forefront

• Partner with Entertainment and Costuming Operations to ensure costume quality and design are consistently maintained
• Coordinate fittings with Entertainment and Workroom personnel
• Interact regularly with Entertainment Show Producers, Directors, Designers, and Entertainment and Costuming Operating Managers + Safety partners

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experienced in the Theater, Film, or Fashion Industry
• Proven planning and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Computer proficiency in programs such as Excel, OneNote, PhotoShop, Illustrator, and Smartsheet, as well as willingness to learn new programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated strong partnering skills
• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams and vendors

Education

• Currently enrolled as a Senior or graduate student
• Majoring in or previous coursework in Costuming, Entertainment Costume theme park, Apparel Design, Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, or equivalent

Required Materials

• A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio link on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site for additional information.

• Must submit your best 10 pieces of artwork

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class at the 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 Disney College Program
• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
• Fully available Sunday through Saturday, for the duration of the internship, 40 hours per week
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
• Possess a valid US driver’s license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in Florida
  • We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here

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The pay rate for this role in Orlando is $18.75 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.