What is the Disney internship application process?

Disney's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Application, then Blended online assessment, then 1st Stage Motivational Interview, then Final stage Competency Based Interview or Assessment Day.

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Last checked 2026-10-22 against Disney's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Disney. How we check

At a glance

UK Apprenticeshipsapprenticeship
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published
UK Internship Programmeinternship
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published4 stages

How Disney recruits

Summer 2027 start (applications open 13 October 2026). 4 stages, from Disney's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Disney names them.

Application
Application form
CV plus a cover letter of about 400 words; one application only. Windows open 13 October for one week (Commercial, ESPN) or two weeks (Creative).
“You’ll need to submit a CV and a cover letter of approximately 400 words.”
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Blended online assessment
Online tests
About 14 days after applying, a blended online assessment of skills for the internship, which may include personality, verbal, logical and numerical sections.
“You will receive a blended [...] complete, designed to understand your skills in relation to the internship”
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1st Stage Motivational Interview
Other stage
Between November and January, managers outline the next stages, usually starting with a motivational interview.
“1st Stage Motivational Interview”
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Final stage Competency Based Interview or Assessment Day
Final interview
Final stage is a competency-based interview or an assessment day, depending on the area.
“Final stage Competency Based Interview or Assessment Day”
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Visa sponsorship

UK Apprenticeships
Disney runs UK apprenticeships from Level 3 to Level 7 but its own pages do not spell out pay or visa sponsorship.
“The support for apprentices is exceptional, not only are you given time and resources to stay on top of your studies, but there are also numerous opportunities for in-house training, social events and volunteering.”
UK Internship Programme
Disney's 12 month UK placement-year internships close at midnight on 27 October 2026 and require the right to work in the UK already in place.
“Must have the right to work in the UK already in place”

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What is the Disney internship application process?: Disney's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Application, then Blended online assessment, then 1st Stage Motivational Interview, then Final stage Competency Based Interview or Assessment Day.

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