Disney Consumer Products Retail Strategic Planning Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

About the Role & Program

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) brings the magic of Disney’s beloved stories, franchises, and characters to families and fans around the world. From toys to apparel, books to games, our global marketing organization profoundly impacts The Walt Disney Company and the international markets in which we operate. With a portfolio of world-class franchises including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, 20th Century Fox, National Geographic, and Star Wars, we are a worldwide industry and category leader delivering innovative products that entertain and inspire!

Are you highly motivated and willing to learn about retail strategic planning? Then, this opportunity is for you! As an intern, you will play a key role in supporting the Retail Strategic Planning team, which shapes the long-term financial direction for Domestic Parks Retail. Your work will help guide high‑impact decisions, ensuring alignment between financial strategy, guest needs, and enterprise‑wide priorities.

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Orlando, FL area from June 2026 to January 2027.

What You Will Do

You will gain valuable experience as you analyze guest spending trends, support the development of the Retail Long Term Plan, and deliver analytical and strategic insights that inform product initiatives, franchise and synergy programs, and new attraction launches. If you exhibit strong analytical, organization, and prioritization skills, and possess robust intellectual curiosity to explore new insights and trends proactively, apply today!

On any given day, you might:

• Manage merchandise franchise portfolios and partner with Strategy Integration, Category Planning, Location Planning, and Merchandising

• Develop a program or synergy financial targets to set a strategic direction for vertical merchandise development support

• Assist in the preparation of presentations for leadership to outline in-season program performance and provide recommendations on future assortment strategies

• Conduct character analysis to identify key opportunities and trends in guest purchasing behavior

Required Qualifications & Skills

Please apply if you have:

• Proficiency in Microsoft tools, Business Objects, and Retail Reporting Systems

• Validated strong data mining, financial, and analytical skills

• Ability to collaborate with peers and partners using sophisticated written and interpersonal tools

• Attention to detail, proactive, with strong follow-through skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Critical thinking and a problem-solving approach are needed to meet adventurous timelines

Education

• Junior or senior preferred

• Major or previous coursework in Business, Strategy, Finance, Economics, Math, Merchandise Planning, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree, taking at least one class at the time of application posting, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship​

• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program

• Be at least 18 years of age​

• Possess unrestricted work authorization​

Additional Information

• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines while at work

• The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 - January 2027

• Must have the ability to work full-time hours (approximately 40 per week) Monday - Friday, for the duration of the internship

• Being able to provide one's own housing and reliable transportation to/from work is required

• Limited housing opportunities may be available for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here.

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The pay rate for this role in the Orlando, Florida area 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.