Disney College Program- FAQ

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Is this a paid internship? How much does it pay?
Yes, the Disney College Program is a paid internship. Cast Members will earn between $7.21 and $8.39 an hour with time and a half for any overtime (any time over 40 hours per week or eight hours a day, unless otherwise noted at your work location) worked.

How many hours per week will I work?
Please review information about work schedules here.

When and where will I start working?
Participants will spend their first official day of work in Traditions class. This is a training session for all new Cast Members and will be scheduled one or two days after they arrive. Participants will find out their exact work location as part of the check-in process and will begin training for their work location shortly after they have completed Traditions.

If I do not like my reserved role, can I change once I get down there?
Once you accept the role you have been reserved, you make a commitment to that position for the duration of your program. If you have questions about the role you have been reserved, contact your recruiter prior to accepting your invitation online.

Which days of the week will participants be off from work?
Disney College Program participants typically have days off on weekdays. However, this may vary with each work location. Additional information is available here.

Can participants get additional time off from work?
Additional time off for weddings, graduations and other personal occasions must be requested through the participant's work location's management team after they have arrived.

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