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Store Planning Intern, Spring 2027

CompanyThe Walt Disney Company
LocationLake Buena Vista
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will analyze business performance and financial data to optimize merchandise strategies and product flow. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast inventory needs and ensure cohesive product storytelling across retail locations.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
10510
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The 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 :
About the Role

Job Posting Title:

Store Planning Intern, Spring 2027

Req ID:

10160399

Job Description:

About the Role & Program 


Are you passionate about data-driven decision-making, merchandise strategy, and creating unforgettable guest experiences through product storytelling? Join our Store Planning team as an intern and help shape the financial and strategic direction of our merchandise locations.


This internship offers a unique opportunity to apply your analytical skills and business acumen in a dynamic retail environment. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandise Strategy, Planning, and Operations teams to optimize product flow, forecast demand, and drive revenue, all while gaining hands-on experience in merchandise financials and trend analysis.


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


As a Store Planning Intern, you’ll contribute to the strategic planning and execution of merchandise assortments across various retail locations. Your work will directly impact how products are presented, replenished, and experienced by guests.


On any given day, you might:

  • Analyze business performance using financial reports, KPIs, and trend data to identify opportunities to maximize revenue and improve guest engagement.
  • Forecast inventory needs and establish presentation quantities to support product launches and seasonal events.
  • Develop merchandise strategies in partnership with Planning and Strategy teams, using guest insights, financial data, and operational feedback
  • Create product flow calendars and floor plans in collaboration with Visual Presentation to ensure cohesive storytelling across locations.
  • Recommend replenishment and backfill strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels and data integrity.
  • Communicate with Operations teams to ensure seamless execution of merchandise plans and strategies.

We’re seeking analytical, collaborative candidates passionate about retail strategy and driving business results through strategic planning and financial insight.


Please Apply If You Have/Are


  • 1+ years of experience in strategic planning, financial analysis, or business development (internships or academic projects count!)
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong understanding of merchandise planning, financials, forecasting, and trend analysis.
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

It Would Also Be Great If You Are


  • Familiarity with financial planning software or retail analytics tools.

Education


  • Junior or Senior year preferred.
  • Major or previous coursework in Business, Finance, Retail/Merchandise, Math, or a closely 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 continuous employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program.
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Possess unrestricted work authorization.

 

Additional Information

 

  • The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through June 2027.
  • Be fully available Monday–Friday 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 work.
  • Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
  • We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here.

Recommendation – Print This Role Description: We encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description to refer to during an interview. This role description will no longer be available once the posting is closed.

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, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. 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:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-10-05
Key Skills
Data analysisMerchandise strategyFinancial analysisForecastingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointTrend analysisInventory managementStrategic planningBusiness developmentCommunicationRelationship buildingCross-functional collaborationRetail analyticsProduct storytelling
Categories
RetailData & AnalyticsFinance & AccountingManagement & Leadership
Benefits
MedicalFinancial benefits