Disney Live Entertainment Technical Direction Intern, Spring 2026

The Walt Disney Company • Kissimmee, FL • 2h ago

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!

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

What You Will Do

The Technical Direction Team facilitates the integration of all design fields that help to tell the stories of our live show offerings, including parades, stage shows, and special events on and off the Disney property.

We are looking for someone with an innovative mindset and a fervor for Disney quality and Magical creativity. We are seeking a motivated individual who will ensure that the Disney standards are reflected consistently in all design & technical materials.

Supporting the Technical Director in the technical production process, including producing documentation, technical intent, and drawing packages

Surveying on-site locations for appropriate technical integration

Working with cross-functional teams, including designers, safety teams, engineers, and facility teams

Assisting with updates to technical documentation packages, including scope of work, deliverables matrix, etc.

Aidingwith design and technical research

Creating and maintaining sustainment documentation

Required Qualifications & Skills

Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills

A confirmed understanding of the performing arts industry with practical experience in Theatre and/or live events

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meeting key touch points

Strong leadership and zeal for team collaboration

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and confidential information

Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Working knowledge of drafting programs such as AutoCAD, Vectorworks, and Revit

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Engineering, Architecture & Design, and Construction Management

Fabrication skills

Experience in Project Management

Experience in Design or Technical roles in a theatrical or live event setting

Education

Junior or above preferred

Major or previous coursework in a technical design-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 (https://disneycasting.net/downloads/wdpr/Disney\Look\Book.pdf) appearance guidelines while at work

Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 - June 2026

Fully available Sunday through Saturday, for the duration of the internship, to work full-time hours (approximately 40 per week)

Transportation: Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando, Florida area

Florida Housing: Limited housing opportunities may be available for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here. (https://support.disneyinterns.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408042165396-Flamingo-Crossings-Village-Overview)

Recommendation - Print This Role Description: We encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it if they are selected for an interview. Please note that this role description is not accessible once the posting is closed.

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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 ID: 10131743

Location: Kissimmee,Florida

Job Posting Company: Walt Disney Imagineering

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

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