Disney Field School

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Credential

No Credential

Duration (Minimum)

6 months

Delivery

Full-time

Start Date

May

Search Type

Regular Studies

Enrolment

Limited Enrolment

Department Contact

wil [at] langara.ca

About

Live, learn, and earn at Disney.

Applications for the 2027 Field School program are now open, closing on January 15, 2027. Attend an upcoming information session to learn more.

Langara College, in partnership with Disney International Programs and the University of California, Riverside, offers a unique international field school where students have the opportunity to work at Walt Disney World.

The program blends nine credits of academic coursework at the University of California, Riverside and at the Disney University with six months of supervised paid training at Walt Disney World. The program is open to all Regular Studies students.

Students who participate in the Disney Field School:

Earn a certificate in Management or Hospitality and Tourism Management from the University of California
Are part of a rare opportunity: Langara is one of the few Canadian post-secondary institutions to take part in Disney International's Academic Exchange program.
Have the ability to expand their resume: Build your resume through experiential academic training. Training opportunities include a range of roles including hospitality, merchandising and sales, attractions, and food and beverage.
Experience life-changing opportunities: Learn important business philosophies from Disney leaders and make friends around the world while earning your credentials at Langara.

Program highlights

This program is designed for exceptional students who seek careers in the field of international tourism, hospitality management and business. First, participants study on the UCR campus for two weeks and participate in field experiences at popular attractions in Southern California, then complete six months of paid work experience at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

Benefits:

Receive paid, recognizable, real-world training, and life-changing opportunities you can't get anywhere else
Work with a world-renowned entertainment company and learn skills from Disney leaders
Meet people from around the world
Eligible Co-op students can earn a Co-op credit toward their Langara credentials

Accommodations:

Living at the University of California, Riverside: During the California component of your program, students will stay at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel with breakfast included in their housing.
Living in Florida: While participating in the Disney International College program, students live in company-sponsored, fully-furnished, two-to-four-bedroom apartments near the Walt Disney World Resort. A bus system provides students with transportation to work, classes, shopping, and social activities. 24-hour security is provided.
The accommodation charge covers the housing fee, utilities, high-speed Internet, local phone service, and transportation. This charge is deducted from participants’ weekly paychecks.