Program Summary

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At Universal Orlando Resort you can have fun, be yourself, and enjoy new experiences. Every day is different and full of exciting surprises with opportunities to learn and grow. Be bold. Be inspiring. Be yourself.

Universal Orlando Resort is an all-in-one entertainment destination that includes Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Universal’s Volcano Bay, Universal Epic Universe, Universal CityWalk and Universal Orlando Resort hotels. We bring unforgettable experiences alive for our guests, immersing them in legendary stories, fantastic journeys, exciting nightlife and so much more.

No matter what your background is or where your interests lie, there is a place for you here in our Universe.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

In this program, participants will be located at locations within Universal Orlando Resort. On this program, we currently offer the following positions:

Quick Service Food and Beverage
Park Services

Participants will be guaranteed a minimum of 32 hours per week, and typical work schedules can be up to 40+ hours per week.

Participants will be provided with a range of benefits throughout their program, including free admission to Universal Studios®, Island of Adventures®, and SeaWorld® theme parks, along with great discounts on merchandise, food and beverage and park admission tickets for family and friends.

Participants in this program will be required to obtain a J-1 Summer Work and Travel visa through Yummy Jobs and will be able to work for a period of time as outlined by Univesal Orlando Resort. Upon completion of the program, participants will have up to 30 days to travel within the United States. Participants must then return to their home country upon completion of the program.

ELIGIBILITY

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM, YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR THE WHOLE PROGRAM DURATION

Canada: May to August (TBC)
Colombia: May to August (TBC)
Mexico: May to August (TBC)
United Kingdom: June to September (TBC)

PROGRAM COSTS

APPLICATION PROCESS

In order to be considered, applicants must provide following information clearly on their CV:

Course and level of study, and whether your course is full time or part time
Start and end date of Course (month and year is sufficient)
University currently attended

INTERVIEWING PROCESS

Selected applicants will receive an invitation to schedule a virtual pre-screen interview.
Successful candidates will be invited to schedule a final virtual interview with the employer.

OFFER & VISA APPLICATION PROCESS

Successful candidates will be emailined their program offer following a succesful final interview
Once program has been accepted, the visa application process will begin
Participants are required to submit documentation to the visa sponsor, including a student status letter confirming studies (template provided with offer documentation)
As part of this program, participants will obtain a J1 Summer Work and Travel visa via Yummy Jobs and our US Department of State approved Visa Sponsor. Participants will be required to attend an in-person US Embassy appointment. Full guidance is provided by Yummy Jobs and the Visa Sponsor.

HOUSING

On the Summer Work and Travel program, participants can chose to either enter into the pre-arranged housing option, or self-source their accomodation.

Pre-Arranged Housing:

The Yummy Jobs Team provides pre-arranged housing for program participants in partnership with 100 Abode. Accommodation costs are fully inclusive of bills, utilities, use of resort facilities and Wi-Fi. Participants will be required to share a room with 3 participants per room (same gender). Housing is nearby to Universal Orlando Resort and working locations can be accessible either by foot, taxi/Uber/Lyft or public bus. Participants must pay a housing pre-payment fee six weeks before program arrival, and are required to sign a housing agreement.

Self-sourced Housing:

Participants are able to source their own accomodation, subject to visa sponsor guidelines. Self-sourced accomodation is reviewed on a case-by-case basis by Yummy Jobs and the visa sponsor, and is subject to an additional $50 vetting charge by the visa sponsor. Guidelines for self-sourced accomodation are subject to change.