For the fourth year, the Disney College Program is excited to offer the HBCU Cohort powered by Disney on the Yard for summer 2025! As a part of this cohort, you can create meaningful connections and develop your own sense of community. This Program is specifically for those who are attending or have recently attended a HBCU (Historically Black College or University).
This unique internship has a starting rate of $17 per hour and spans over the summer (with opportunities to extend up to one year), allowing you the chance to experience, study and create the Disney magic. It’s also the time to take advantage of networking with Disney leaders and exploring opportunities available after your program through extension opportunities, additional internships, full-time roles and more.
Join us for an unforgettable summer! Apply now for our program with an arrival date of May 19th and ending on August 7th, 2025, and experience a season filled with magical experiences.
Experience
From a purpose-built apartment community to uniquely Disney events and activities, life on the Disney College Program has a little extra magic. Upon accepting an offer, you’ll have the opportunity to live at Flamingo Crossings Village, which is owned and managed by American Campus Communities, one of the largest student housing companies in the country. This community features fully furnished apartments and includes additional amenities like a 12,500 sq. ft. fitness center, quiet spaces to study, and resort-style pools. Disney Programs also provides bus transportation from Flamingo Crossings Village to and from our parks and resorts. Plus, you will be living with and making friends from all around the world.
Study
Ready to go behind the magic with instructor-led offerings or looking for academic support to continue reaching your goals? On the Disney College Program, we have crafted our program-exclusive learning opportunities to give interns the ultimate addition to their academic and professional careers. Benefit from program-exclusive learning opportunities and academic support, with the internship recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education.
Create
With front-line roles offered across our theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs, and resorts, you’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job experience working in the operation while creating magic for our guests. During your HBCU Cohort Disney College Program, building transferable skills like problem-solving, collaboration, and effective communication will help you prepare for your future, whether at Disney or beyond.
Available roles include, but are not limited to:
Quick-Service Food and Beverage
Merchandise
Attractions
Custodial
Seater
Lifeguard
Recreation Attractions
Bell Service/ Dispatch Greeter
Character Attendant
Photopass Photographer
Benefits and Perks
Get paid on a weekly basis
Receive complimentary theme park admission
Have access to cast-exclusive discounts
Access free transportation to work locations and nearby shopping or dining
Live in an innovative apartment community with access to free transportation to work locations and nearby shopping or dining
Basic Qualifications: Eligibility Requirements & Program InformationCurrently enrolled and taking classes at an accredited US* HBCU (Historically Black College or University), OR have graduated from an accredited US* HBCU within 24 months of the application posting dateMust have completed at least one semester at an accredited US* HBCU by the time of the program arrivalAt least 18 years of age at the time of applicationPossess unrestricted work authorization within the United States*Be open to a starting pay of $17 per hourBe fully available to work Sunday through Saturday, including days and nights, holidays, weekends and overtimeBe receptive to Disney Look appearance guidelinesPrior to applying, please review the detailed eligibility requirements found here.*United States includes all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and all other U.S. territories. Additional Information: What's Next?Select candidates will be invited to a 30-minute phone interview with a recruiter.Candidates who receive an offer will be required to pay a non-refundable Program Participation Fee within 7 days of their program offer date.A non-refundable Housing Fee is then due 6-weeks prior to your arrival date for participants using onsite housing at Flamingo Crossings Village.You will have awareness of your role 4-weeks prior to your arrival date when you are invited to complete company onboarding documents. About a week prior to your program arrival date, you will receive confirmation of your role placement. Keep in mind, role placement is always subject to change at any time based on business need.Stay connected with Disney on the Yard by visiting DisneyOnTheYard.com.