The Walt Disney Company · 22 hours ago
WDI Master Planning Intern, Glendale, Summer/Fall 2026
Glendale, CA, USA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$30/hr - $35/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe Walt Disney Company is seeking a WDI Master Planning Intern to join their innovative team. The intern will support the Master Planning Studio in various planning functions, including land and urban planning, and contribute to the long-term development framework for sustainable growth of the resorts.
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Responsibilities
Support the Master Planning Studio on relevant, day-to-day, planning-related design issues
Provide creative, production and/or technical land and urban planning support to the Master Planning and/or project specific teams across Walt Disney Imagineering
Provide planning and design documentation in the form of graphic illustrations, imagery, boards, color renderings, and research and documentation on assigned projects
Work closely with the Designer and/or team leaders to coordinate and assist in completing site planning analysis, 3D visualization and property-wide master planning initiatives and services
Build graphic visualizations and presentation storylines
Conduct research and provide data analysis to help inform short and long-term planning and development decisions
Provide inputs and updates to a global planning database
Monitor and analyze industry trends and market changes
Qualification
Required
Ability to visualize and communicate complex information in simple and bold ways
Experience with graphically communicating and problem solving via sketching, digital design, etc
Ability to quickly analyze and synthesize data to apply to planning and design strategy
Ability to learn key project delivery methods while working on a variety of project types and scales
Advanced design drawing capabilities in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Solid understanding of CAD software
Proficiency in digital design tools (3D Studio Max, SketchUp, Revit)
Working knowledge of ArcGIS and extensions
Strong strategic, technical, and analytical skills
Highly collaborative and team-oriented work style
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree majoring in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Real Estate Development or related field
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at 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
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship in Glendale, CA
A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applicants without a portfolio link on their résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position
Preferred
Job related experience with large scale community and/or resort planning
Job related experience with digital-based design in architectural, city planning and/or urban design
Experience with sustainable site planning & development
Membership in relevant professional organization(s)
In pursuit of advanced professional degree (i.e. Master's) in planning-related field
Benefits
Medical
Financial
Other benefits
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
Founded in 1923
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-20
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