PlanDisney Class of 2026 Search

[FriendoftheHatter]

The PlanDisney Search for the class of 2026 has begun! In this thread we can talk about the application process, congratulate each other and commiserate, but mostly, wait for round results to be sent out.

https://plandisney.disney.go.com/recruiting/ <- official search info and link to apply

planDisney Applications Now Open​

Do you love going on Disney vacations and sharing that love with others? Are you the go-to person for your family and friends when they want to plan a magical Disney trip? Can you successfully communicate your advice to others in clear and concise answers? Are you a stickler when it comes to grammar, spelling, and punctuation? If you answered "yes" to all of these questions, we want to hear from you!

There are plenty of planning tools to help navigate through a Disney vacation, but it's still no easy task. With many theme parks, dozens of resort hotels, water parks, luxury cruise ships, shopping, dining, recreation, special events, entertainment and more, planning a Disney vacation can leave some guests feeling a bit overwhelmed before they arrive. That's where planDisney comes in.



planDisney is an online forum of real guests who have mastered the art of planning a Disney vacation. These passionate planners provide personalized responses to guests all over the world to help them create the most magical vacations ever and make memories that will last a lifetime.



Each year, we search for new, enthusiastic and knowledgeable guests to join this group of vacation planning helpers, and applications for this year’s Search are NOW OPEN. Applications will be accepted through Noon ET on August 11, 2025.



We’re searching for a group of guests who’ve "been there," and are excited to share their vacation tips, heartfelt advice and real stories for getting the most out of a Disney vacation, whether it’s a trip to Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort, sailing the high seas with Disney Cruise Line or using your Disney Vacation Club membership to travel to a Disney beach resort.



The application is a three-stage process: a series of short-answer questions, a brief video submission and a virtual interview. The process will conclude in October, when the 2026 planDisney panelists have been selected. Applicants chosen must be available to attend a training session at Disneyland Resort from December 1 – December 5, 2025.

Before you apply, we encourage you to study up on what planDisney is all about and what it takes to be a panelist:

• Review the Participation & Eligibility Requirements(opens a new browser window)
• Visit the About planDisney page (opens a new browser window)to learn more about the program
• Meet the current panelists on the Meet the Panel page(opens a new browser window)
• Stay tuned to @planDisneypanel on Instagram (opens a new browser window)as the current panelists share what it’s like to be a planDisney panelist and give insights on the Search process
• Read the current Q&A (opens a new browser window)for inspiration
• Check out this special episode of the planDisney Podcast (opens a new browser window)where panelists share their personal application stories and tips for applying

Before you get started, please make sure you are signed into your Disney account. You should see your name at the top, right corner of this window. If you don’t, then click "Sign In" or “Create an Account” to login before clicking the "Apply Now" button below.



Want a peek at the application before you begin? Download a copy of the questions here (opens a new browser window)to help you prepare.

 

[FriendoftheHatter]

Previous thread (Class of 2023-2025 search) can be found here https://www.disboards.com/threads/plandisney-panelist-search-2025-applications-open-july-8.3895678/

 

[mistyrachelle]

Thank you!

 

[iona]

Thanks for starting the new thread. I’ve entered again this year having taken a break for a while as I wouldn’t have been able to make the training trip. I made it to the second round once, but that’s been as good as it’s got in the past!

 

[Kooks and Bay Bay]

This was my 4th time applying.
It happened so early last year that I never even knew it until it was too late.
I got to the second round the first time I applied but not since.
First couple of times I took it very seriously but now I just feel like if me being me isn't "enough" then so be it.

 

[FriendoftheHatter]

I just hit submit! I think this was my 4th or 5th year applying. I made it to round 2 last year for the first time.

 

[hardcorestitch]

I just hit submit! I think this was my 4th or 5th year applying. I made it to round 2 last year for the first time.

Wishing you luck!