Senior Analyst Deployment Planning & Strategy
The Walt Disney Company, Celebration, Florida, United States
Senior Analyst Deployment Planning & Strategy
Job ID
10142037
Location
Celebration, Florida, United States
Business
Disney Experiences
Date posted
Feb. 20, 2026
Job Summary About the Role & Team:
Disney Cruise Line Deployment & Itinerary Planning is responsible for planning itineraries & destinations for the current and future fleet. The Senior Analyst Deployment Planning & Strategy will help compile itineraries and seasons, evaluate destinations, identify new deployment opportunities, and optimize existing deployment to align with stated financial and strategic goals. This position will influence recommendations through market analysis, competitive research and qualitative / quantitative analysis to help drive the strategic and detailed fleet deployment.
This role will partner with internal partners including Revenue Management, Marketing & Sales, Marine Department, and Operations as well as external partners including Port Officials, Port Agents and Destination Representatives to develop comprehensive recommendations that align with operational constraints while optimizing commercial opportunities.
This role will report to the Senior Manager, Deployment Planning and Strategy.
This role is a Full-Time role.
What You Will Do:
Analyze itinerary performance metrics, revenue data, and market trends to identify financial, operational and guest satisfaction opportunities
Complex analysis of the financial and operational considerations of deployment options
Support the development of all deployment and itinerary plans for the entire Disney Cruise Line fleet of ships
Develop tools and models that help streamline analysis into actionable insights
Participate in cross-functional teams to understand perspectives from Marketing & Sales, Revenue Management, Operations, Safety & Security and Public Affairs, as it relates to destination selection for itineraries
Perform due diligence and develop recommendations for new itineraries and deployments
Develop and manage processes to understand industry competitive landscape in all key regions of the world
Support cruise planning and scheduling processes with key partners, including ports authority and port agents
Support and participate in port strategy planning sessions and coordination, including analyzing agreement terms and modeling future capacity analysis
Analyze and provide suggestions for opportunities to optimize itineraries from a revenue and cost perspective
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience working in Cruise Line Deployment, Itinerary Planning, Port Operations, Finance, or Revenue Management
Experience obtaining and interpreting data from multiple sources and leveraging that data to develop compelling recommendations
Maintain positive working relationships within and outside of the Disney organization
Knowledge of Profit & Loss (P&L) and Annual Operating Plans (AOP)
Creative, passionate and innovative thinker – excited about the possibilities of the future
Excellent proficiency in Excel (create, maintain, and augment complex spreadsheets), PowerPoint, and Tableau
Skilled in crafting concise recommendations from complex ideas
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple priorities with limited guidance and/or supervision
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Data Analytics
Experience with Tableau or other data visualization tools
Experience with SQL and Seaware
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Engineering or related field and/or 5+ years of equivalent work experience
Additional Information Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits
About Disney Experiences Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest childrens publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.
About The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Magical Cruise Company, Limited , which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences .
Magical Cruise Company, Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
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10142037
Location
Celebration, Florida, United States
Business
Disney Experiences
Date posted
Feb. 20, 2026
Job Summary About the Role & Team:
Disney Cruise Line Deployment & Itinerary Planning is responsible for planning itineraries & destinations for the current and future fleet. The Senior Analyst Deployment Planning & Strategy will help compile itineraries and seasons, evaluate destinations, identify new deployment opportunities, and optimize existing deployment to align with stated financial and strategic goals. This position will influence recommendations through market analysis, competitive research and qualitative / quantitative analysis to help drive the strategic and detailed fleet deployment.
This role will partner with internal partners including Revenue Management, Marketing & Sales, Marine Department, and Operations as well as external partners including Port Officials, Port Agents and Destination Representatives to develop comprehensive recommendations that align with operational constraints while optimizing commercial opportunities.
This role will report to the Senior Manager, Deployment Planning and Strategy.
This role is a Full-Time role.
What You Will Do:
Analyze itinerary performance metrics, revenue data, and market trends to identify financial, operational and guest satisfaction opportunities
Complex analysis of the financial and operational considerations of deployment options
Support the development of all deployment and itinerary plans for the entire Disney Cruise Line fleet of ships
Develop tools and models that help streamline analysis into actionable insights
Participate in cross-functional teams to understand perspectives from Marketing & Sales, Revenue Management, Operations, Safety & Security and Public Affairs, as it relates to destination selection for itineraries
Perform due diligence and develop recommendations for new itineraries and deployments
Develop and manage processes to understand industry competitive landscape in all key regions of the world
Support cruise planning and scheduling processes with key partners, including ports authority and port agents
Support and participate in port strategy planning sessions and coordination, including analyzing agreement terms and modeling future capacity analysis
Analyze and provide suggestions for opportunities to optimize itineraries from a revenue and cost perspective
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience working in Cruise Line Deployment, Itinerary Planning, Port Operations, Finance, or Revenue Management
Experience obtaining and interpreting data from multiple sources and leveraging that data to develop compelling recommendations
Maintain positive working relationships within and outside of the Disney organization
Knowledge of Profit & Loss (P&L) and Annual Operating Plans (AOP)
Creative, passionate and innovative thinker – excited about the possibilities of the future
Excellent proficiency in Excel (create, maintain, and augment complex spreadsheets), PowerPoint, and Tableau
Skilled in crafting concise recommendations from complex ideas
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple priorities with limited guidance and/or supervision
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Data Analytics
Experience with Tableau or other data visualization tools
Experience with SQL and Seaware
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Engineering or related field and/or 5+ years of equivalent work experience
Additional Information Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits
About Disney Experiences Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest childrens publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.
About The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Magical Cruise Company, Limited , which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences .
Magical Cruise Company, Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
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