Disney Consumer Products Retail Strategy and Integration Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

The Walt Disney Company

Posted 26 days ago

Internship

Kissimmee, Florida

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The intern will develop and implement strategies for cross-category programs, focusing on seasonal celebrations and US Disney Park-specific brands. They will analyze financial and consumer trends to support product strategies and ensure implementation through the product development process.

This internship is ideal for students interested in retail strategy and product development within Disney Consumer Products. The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong analytical and communication skills, and coursework in merchandising, business, finance, or a related field. The internship focuses on developing cross-category product strategies and requires a blend of creativity and financial analysis.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Merchandise Strategy

Retail Experience

Data Analysis

Reporting

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Job Description

Job Posting Title:

Disney Consumer Products Retail Strategy and Integration Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

Req ID:

10141874

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) is the division of Disney Experiences that brings beloved brands and franchises into the daily lives of families and fans through products – from toys to t-shirts, apps, books, console games, and more – and experiences that can be found around the world, including on the Disney Store e-commerce platform and at Disney Parks, local and international retailers, as well as Disney Store locations globally.

As the Retail Strategy and Integration intern, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for cross-category programs spanning both softline and hardline product categories. In this role, you will focus on seasonal celebrations and US Disney Park-specific brands, activations, and attractions. This role requires a unique blend of creativity and financial analysis skills, allowing you to develop strategic solutions.

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

What You Will Do

  • Create cross-category product strategies supporting seasonal portfolios and park-specific activations

  • Analyze financial and consumer trends to develop quarterly landscapes for Walt Disney World and Disneyland-specific programs

  • Build long-term strategies across holistic park experiences (Avengers Campus, Cars Land, etc.) to drive financial goals, relevancy, and newness

  • Ensure program strategies are being implemented through each stage of the product development process, from art and product creation through store set

  • Work with cross-functional team members to implement strategic priorities through creative exploration, ideation, and financial analysis

  • Maintain a variety of critical business platforms, such as product set dates and weekly business reporting

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel

  • Strong interest in merchandise strategy, and/or prior retail experience

  • Experience collecting and analyzing data and reporting on results

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Strong oral/written communication and interpersonal skills

  • Creative problem-solving and analytical skills

Education

  • Junior or Senior year preferred

  • Major or previous coursework in Merchandising, Business, Finance, Retail Management, 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, 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.

Job Posting Segment:

NA - Global Retail

Job Posting Primary Business:

Parks (NA)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Other

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Kissimmee, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-02-08

The Walt Disney Company

Imagine a career at Disneyland Paris. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be immersed in a dynamic and multicultural team of talent that welcomes our Guests every day to create magical souvenirs they’ll cherish forever. Since 1992, we’ve opened our Park gates to 320 million visitors and made the dreams of millions come true! You too could be part of the magic! The success in delivering these projects and their stories is thanks to our team of 15,000 Cast Members who live Walt Disney’s vision: they bring imagination and wonder to our guests while seeing their own careers flourish. And this is where you can get involved. We have 500 different job profiles across our corporate and operations departments, so whether you’re interested in the operational roles within our Park, maybe to work part-time alongside your studies, or if you’re interested in Marketing, Finance, Engineering and our other corporate roles, we invite you to apply to us! Discover our many career opportunities in our recruitment website careers.disneylandparis.com :

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