Walt Disney Government Relations Intern

At Disney Experiences, we bring the magic of Disney into the daily lives of families and fans, creating memories that last a lifetime! Our committed team of Cast Members delivers unparalleled service, entertainment, and imagination, bringing a range of authentic, immersive stories to life. This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in Orlando, Florida, from January 2027 through June 2027.

As a Disney Intern on the Government and Industry Relations team, you’ll be based in the Public Affairs department at the Walt Disney World® Resort. In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for championing the resort's political and policy strategies and initiatives. We serve as Walt Disney World® Resort’s liaisons to local, state, federal, and international government officials, as well as many industry groups!

We support the resort’s upcoming government, political, and policy initiatives.

• Conduct research aligned with Walt Disney World’s legislative priorities and work with internal departments to develop reports for key collaborators.
• Assist with developing and implementing communication strategies for Government Relations partners with inside and outside associates.
• Working with internal and external partners to plan, support, and implement special events both on Walt Disney World property and in the community.
• Performing additional project work as assigned by Government Relations leadership.

• An understanding of emerging and current issues that could impact the organization.
• Knowledge of the Central Florida area.
• Previous Disney experience at the Walt Disney World® Resort.
• Education Senior year. Pursuing a degree in Political Science, Law, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.

• 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 continuous employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization.

• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through June 2027.
• Fully available from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time Zone, with possible weekends or shifts that are outside of these hours for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week.
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando, Florida area.
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from  aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
• We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities.

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

The pay rate for this internship in Orlando, Florida, is $23.00 per hour.

Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, including medical, financial, and other benefits.