Disney Live Entertainment Character Development Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

Job Posting Title:

Disney Live Entertainment Character Development Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

Req ID:

10139699

Job Description:

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 around the world over! This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from art directors, concept artists, illustrators, 3D modelers, 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 Do

• Collaborate with other contributing disciplines to achieve project goals
• Assist in the research and exploration of new technologies for character entertainment
• Support the development and testing of hardware and software prototypes
• Help prepare documentation, presentations, and technical packets
• Contribute to the organization and sustainment of internal databases and file systems
• Shadow and collaborate with engineers and designers on active projects
• Assist in sourcing components and materials for development and production
• Support the team in maintaining and updating bill of materials (BOMs)

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Coursework or hands-on experience in electrical engineering, software development, mechatronics, or related fields
• Familiarity with programming languages such as C, C++, Python
• Interest in control systems, robotics, or interactive technologies
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, creative environment
• Willingness to learn and take initiative

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to embedded systems, motor controllers, or robotics is a plus
• Experience with tools such as VS Code, KiCad, Fusion 360, SolidWorks
• Familiarity with Git workflows
• Interest in costume construction, technical documentation, or entertainment technology
• Multilingual skills (French, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin) are a plus

Education:

• Senior or Graduate student currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related technical or entertainment discipline.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below:

• 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
• Possess a valid US driver’s license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship

Additional Information

• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
• Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work  
• Must be fully available for the duration of the internship 
• We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here.

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The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL 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.

Job Posting Segment:

Disney Live Entertainment

Job Posting Primary Business:

Costuming, Talent Casting, & Business Integration (DLE)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Creative Intern, Other, Production Intern, Stage Productions Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Kissimmee, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-02-02