Universal Orlando Resort™ – Summer Program, Florida

What You’ll Do on the Program

You’ll work onsite across guest facing and back of house roles. Current opportunities:

• Quick Service Food & Beverage Attendant
• Park Services Attendant

Working Hours & Scheduling

You’ll be scheduled for a minimum of 32 hours per week. Depending on business needs, it may be possible to work up to 40 hours some weeks. However, overtime is not guaranteed and will only be requested where operational demand allows. Roles and locations are assigned based on business need – not preference – so flexibility is key.

Summer Perks, Endless Access

Free entry to Universal Studios Florida®, Islands of Adventure®, SeaWorld®, and Busch Gardens®. Staff discounts on food, merchandise, and discounted guest 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 Universal 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.

Pre-Arranged Housing

We partner with 100 Abode to secure fully inclusive housing near the resort. You’ll share a room (same gender) with two other participants, covering utilities, Wi-Fi, and resort amenities. A housing pre-payment and agreement are required about six weeks before arrival.

Pre-arranged housing costs are not included with your program fee. Rent is due bi-weekly while on program. Full details come with your pre-screen invitation.

Want to share with a friend? Roommate requests are possible (same gender) & subject to operational availability.

Self-Sourced Housing

Prefer to find your own place? You can – just get approval first. Self-sourced housing is reviewed case-by-case and includes a $50 vetting fee by the visa sponsor. If you’re interested, inform us early and submit honest details for approval.

Due to the J-1 Summer Work and Travel Visa requirements, this program is available to University students in the UK, Mexico or Canada.

You must also meet all criteria outlined below:

Summer Work and Travel Eligibility

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

To be considered, you must be available for the full program duration based on your country. Please note: dates below are for Summer 2026 and may be different for Summer 2027.

• Canada: 23 May to 15 August 2026
• Mexico: 23 May to 15 August 2026
• United Kingdom: 13 June to 5 September 2026

Your CV must clearly show:

• Course and level of study (full- or part-time)
• Course start and end dates (month/year is fine)
• University name

Interview Rounds

1. Pre-Screen Interview: Virtual meeting with the Yummy Jobs Team
2. Final Interview: Virtual meeting with Universal Resort staff

Acceptance & Visa Process

• Offer Issued: After final interview
• Visa Steps Begin: Submit documents including a student status letter (templates included)
• J-1 Summer Work & Travel Visa: Facilitated by Yummy Jobs and our accredited sponsor
• US Embassy Appointment: In-person appointment required—generally 1–2 months before program start.*  We’ll support you every step of the way with our dedicated Visa Sponsor support and full pre-arrival and on-program guidance.
• *Canadian students are not always required to attend an in-person appointment, subject to change.

What the J-1 Summer Work & Travel Visa Is
The J-1 Summer Work & Travel visa allows international students to work and gain cultural experience in the U.S. over the summer. It’s specifically for students who want to combine professional experience with the chance to explore American culture.

Included as Part of the Program
Your visa sponsorship is obtained through our trusted visa sponsor and is included in the program fee.

How the Process Works

1. Complete your visa portal – After you have accepted your place on the program, you’ll receive access to a secure portal with your visa sponsor. Here you’ll submit your application and upload required documents.

2. Documents Provided – You’ll be given everything you need to complete your application, including the DS-2019 form, instructions for supporting documents, and guidance on timing.

3. Book a U.S. Embassy Appointment*– Once your visa sponsor portal is accepted, you’ll schedule an interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your country.

4. Attend the U.S. Embassy Appointment* – Bring your documents, passport, and DS-2019 form. The interview is usually quick, and once approved, your visa will be issued so you can travel to the U.S.

*Participants with a Canadian passport are not currently required to attend a US Embassy Appointment, and do not need to complete these steps.

International Students
Students from any country are welcome to join, provided they are enrolled in a university in the UK, Canada, or Mexico. You will be required to show proof of residency in your country of study.

Timeline
For this program, all visa documentation is typically issued in March, provided students have completed their onboarding documentation by the specified deadlines (provided upon acceptance of place on program). US Embassy Appointments are typically between April – Mid-May.

Program Costs
To view the costs for this program, and what this includes, please click here.

Payment Plans
Depending on timelines at the time of acceptance, we are sometimes able to offer payment plans. Students should enquire about this during their interview stage with Yummy Jobs to learn what may be available to them. Payment plans are subject to change, and are not always able to be guaranteed due to visa timelines.

Timelines of Payments
For this program, the program fee is due at the time of program acceptance. The US Embassy & SEVIS fee cost are due when booking a US Embassy Appointment (around Mid-Late March). Timelines for other costs such as flights, housing and any additional costs not included in the program fee vary – please reach out to workandtravel@yummyjobs.com if you require a full breakdown of timelines.

Please reach out to workandtravel@yummyjobs.com for any further questions regarding this program.