Not ready to say goodbye? Please look for your program below for details regarding our extension process.
- WDW College Program (Domestic)
- Extension recruitment takes place three times per year:
- May/June departures will be asked to extend in late February/March
- July/August departures will be asked to extend in June
- January departures will be asked to extend in early October
- Recruitment determines who is eligible to extend based on their current departure date and original arrival date (cannot participate on programs over 12 months).
- Housing will send eligible participants communication to the email address listed on DORMS approximately one week prior to application go-live. This communication includes a sneak-peak about what to expect, new role opportunities and when to apply.
- Extension program requirements are listed on the job posting. Be sure to fully read the posting before applying.
- Participants should make sure their email address on DORMS is correct.
- The application is opened for a limited time.
- When our extension application is open, Housing will send the application link to eligible participants. This link should not be forwarded.
- Extension recruitment takes place three times per year:
- WDW Culinary Program
- Extension opportunities for the Disney Culinary Program are offered throughout the year.
- Extension messages are sent via the Disney Careers Dashboard to current Culinary Program participants, 4-6 weeks prior to their scheduled end date.
- Recruitment determines who is eligible to extend based on their record card and current departure date as well as their original arrival date (cannot participate on programs over 12 months).
- Extension applicants could be considered for a Cook 1 role based on the following qualifications: 3 years of culinary experience, OR 2 years of culinary experience AND a culinary degree/certificate.
- A Resume reflecting the most recent work experience will need to be submitted at the time of the application.
- Applicants can request to extend their program up to a year from their original start date. The new end date must fall on a Thursday.
- Extension details and requirements are listed on the message. Be sure to fully read these before applying.
- Participants need to make sure their email address in their Disney Careers Dashboard is current.
- WDW International Program
- Academic Exchange and Cultural Exchange participants are not eligible to extend due to visa restrictions.
- Cultural Representatives should request an extension through their work location.
- Australia/New Zealand participants should submit a request. Create a subject line with "AU/NZ extension request" and include full name, PerNr and your availability in the body of the request.
- DLR College Program (Domestic, International)
- We currently do not offer extension opportunities for our Disneyland Resort College Program participants, both Housing and Local/Commuter programs.
- Professional Internships
- Please contact your work location leader to discuss if an extension opportunity is available.