Sorry PwC interns, your end-of-summer trip to Disney World is canceled
PwC has canceled its long-standing tradition of taking summer interns to Disney World. The firm stated it is shifting its focus toward more localized team-building and professional development experiences.
Why it matters
This reflects a broader trend in corporate culture where firms are prioritizing office-based integration and cost-efficiency over large-scale experiential perks.
PwC won't take its interns to "The Happiest Place on Earth" this summer. VCG/VCG via Getty Images PwC has canceled its annual end-of-internship trip to Disney World. The trip to Florida was a celebration for interns being converted to full-time staff. The Big Four firm said it continued to make "significant investments" in early-talent programs. PwC has canceled the signature finale to its summer internship program: a multi-day trip to Disney World. Managers at the Big Four firm told members of its 2026 summer intern class they wouldn't be ending their internships with a trip to Orlando, according to three PwC interns who spoke to Business Insider. PwC confirmed that the traditional trip — a perk that has been running for all but five of the last 20 years — had been canceled.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in