American Campus Communities and Walt Disney World have embarked on an innovative partnership to provide purpose-built housing for participants in the Disney Internships & Programs. The 10,400-bed community will feature a variety of modern floor plans with private and shared accommodations designed efficiently for comfort and study – all at affordable price points.
 
Program participants will have access to 50,000 square feet of state-of-the-art community amenities designed for academic and personal success, including resort-style swimming pools, fitness centers, meeting and event space, spacious courtyards and social lounges. In addition, the community will include a 25,000-square-foot Disney Education Center, providing unprecedented integration for program participants to engage in ‘uniquely Disney’ learning experiences and the ability to earn credit hours in college coursework. Program residents will also have access to resources for academic success, including group and private study rooms, computers with free printing, and Wifi.
 
The project will be owned under ACC’s American Campus Equity (ACE) program, which provides high quality housing to organizations and universities without the use of their funds or taxpayer dollars. ACC broke ground on Phase I in December 2018 and will deliver 1,600 beds in 2020 and completion expected in 2023.