Tag: Disney Dreamers Academy
-
Disney Dreamers Academy Makes Dream Come True for Teen Entrepreneur with Visit to ‘Shark Tank’
2024 Disney Dreamer Academy attendee Te’Lario Watkins II joined investor Daymond John as his personal guest at a taping of “Shark Tank’’; Two other academy students also have magical experiences; Applications and nominations now open for the 2025 Walt Disney World mentoring event.
-
Celebrities Help Deliver Rousing Sendoff to 100 Teens During Disney Dreamers Academy Commencement Ceremony at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida
Stars such as “Shark Tank” investor Daymond John, Disney actress Dara Reneé and Olympian Sanya Richards-Ross lent their support toward energizing the students’ career aspirations while also joining them on magical experiences that only happen at The Most Magical Place on Earth LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 7, 2024) – The 100 teens at Walt Disney…
-
‘Shark Tank’ Investor Daymond John Makes Dream Come True for Teen During Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
John surprises a young entrepreneur with an invitation to be his personal guest at a taping of Shark Tank ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’ investor and successful businessman Daymond John left an aspiring young entrepreneur speechless when he surprised the student Saturday during Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort with a personal invitation to join…
-
Rising TV Star Dara Reneé, ‘Shark Tank’ Investor Daymond John, Hollywood Veteran Lance Gross and Olympian Sanya Richards-Ross Among the Celebrities Participating in Disney Dreamers Academy
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 1, 2024) – TV stars Daymond John, Dara Reneé, Lance Gross and Sanya Richards-Ross are among the celebrities lending their support to the 100 students taking part in the 17th annual Disney Dreamers Academy (April 3-7) at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. These celebrities will be joined by well-known DJ…
-
America’s Teens Set to Dream Big at 2024 Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
Exclusive Walt Disney World Resort mentoring event fosters dreams of Black students and teens from underrepresented communities; 100 outstanding students from New York to California to be part of the multi-day event in April. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 15, 2024) – They want to build rocket ships that soar through the galaxy; teach people nationwide…
-
Last Call for High School Students to Apply for Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
(LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.) Oct. 17, 2023 – America’s teens have a couple of more weeks to try to dream big next year at Walt Disney World Resort. On October 31, applications close for Disney Dreamers Academy, a four-day career workshop designed for Black teens and students from underrepresented communities. Anyone interested in applying or…
-
Walt Disney World Resort Announces 2024 Disney Dreamers Academy Applications Opening Date at ESSENCE Festival of Culture
Gospel singing sensation Pastor Mike Jr. joined the announcement Sunday after serving as one of the many celebrity speakers at last year’s event NEW ORLEANS – (July 2, 2023) – Walt Disney World Resort was centerstage Sunday at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture to announce the opening of applications and nominations for the 2024 Disney Dreamers…
-
Grammy-Nominated Singer Halle Bailey Makes Dreams Come True for Two Aspiring Filmmakers at Disney’s Live-Action ‘The Little Mermaid’ World Premiere
Two high school students had their dreams come true Monday night when they hit the Hollywood blue carpet with actress Halle Bailey for the world premiere of the live-action remake of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” Bailey, who plays the lead role of Ariel in the movie, invited the two teens – Dylan Jones of Atlanta, GA, and Madison…
-
Hollywood Star Halle Bailey Helps Disney Dreamers Academy Students Dream Big at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – March 26, 2023 – This weekend, 100 students from across the country celebrated the conclusion of the 16th year of Disney Dreamers Academy with an emotional commencement ceremony at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, featuring an inspirational speech by Grammy-nominated singer Halle Bailey, who will play Ariel in the upcoming…
-
Hollywood Star Halle Bailey Makes Dreams Come True During Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
Grammy-nominated singer Halle Bailey, who will play the lead role of Ariel in the upcoming live-action remake of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” left two aspiring teen filmmakers speechless when she surprised them Friday during Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort with a personal invitation to join her on the red carpet at the…
-
‘The Little Mermaid’ Star Halle Bailey is Announced as 2023 Disney Dreamers Academy Celebrity Ambassador
Halley Bailey, the singer and actor who will be starring in the title role of the upcoming live-action The Little Mermaid has been announced at the celebrity ambassador for the 2023 Disney Dreamers Academy. She appeared in a cavalcade at the Magic Kingdom yesterday and is among several celebrities, educators, business leaders and Disney cast…
-
High School Students Take Magical Ride in Disney Dreamers Academy Parade at Walt Disney World Resort
Students at this year’s Disney Dreamers Academy had the exclusive opportunity of taking part in a magical parade at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. They were joined in the colorful parade at Magic Kingdom Park by Grammy-nominated singer Halle Bailey, who will play the lead role of Ariel in the upcoming live-action remake of…
-
Creative, Talented and Inspiring High School Students Chosen for This Year’s Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
Exclusive Walt Disney World Resort mentoring event fosters dreams of Black students and teens from underrepresented communities; 100 outstanding students from New York to California to be part of the multi-day event in March LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2023) – A budding artist, an aspiring neurosurgeon and a creative storyteller are among the 100…
-
High School Students Nationwide Now Applying for Popular Disney Dreamers Academy Mentorship Program
Application process for 2023 event now open for teens from across America; Mentorship program with all-expense-paid experience at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida aimed at fostering the dreams of Black students and teens from underrepresented communities LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (July 18, 2022) – Teens from around the country are trying to put their best foot…
-
Grammy Award-Winning Artist Kelly Rowland Among Marquee Celebrities Set to Inspire Students During Disney Dreamers Academy’s Landmark 15th Year
As the 2022 program’s ambassador, Rowland will join other Hollywood stars to help mentor 100 students at the exclusive Walt Disney World Resort event in March that fosters the dreams of Black students and teens from underrepresented communities LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 2, 2022) – Four-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and television executive producer…
-
Reimagined Disney Dreamers Academy Returns in March for 15th Year
The Disney Dreamers Academy will be returning to Walt Disney World Resort this year for its 15th year of mentorship and fostering dreams of Black students and teens from underrepresented communities. This year, the program has been reimagined for the outstanding high school students that will be participating in it. The reimagined Disney Dreamers Academy…
-
Inaugural Disney Dreamers Academy Virtual Program Series Culminates with Festive Commencement Celebration
Class of 2020’s 100 teens are first to experience virtual career workshops and other sessions designed to help them dream BIG. Program concludes with a thrilling production LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 14, 2020) – A stirring production, tributes from beloved celebrities and powerful musical performances marked the December 12 commencement ceremony for the first Disney…
-
They’re Going to Disney World!
Outstanding group of 100 teens selected from among thousands for the 2020 Disney Dreamers Academy, an all-expenses-paid mentoring experience of a lifetime LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 16, 2020) – Today, Walt Disney World Resort revealed the 100extraordinary high school students from across the nation who will participate in the 2020 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve…
-
Applications Now Open for 2020 Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
100 high school students to be selected for all-expenses-paid mentoring experience of a lifetime LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – High school students can apply now for the 2020 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence magazine. This annual life-changing mentoring program will take place March 12-15, 2020, at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.…
-
Deadline Approaching Soon to Apply for Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Oct. 31, 2018, will be last day to apply for the Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence magazine. This annual outside-the-classroom mentoring program is scheduled for March 21-24, 2019, at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The program helps 100 select high school students, ages 13-19, from across…
-
2016 Disney Dreamer Academy Now Accepting Applications
The application acceptance period is now open for the 2016 Disney Dreamer Academy. 100 high school students will be selected nationwide to take part in ‘an innovative, outside-the-classroom, educational mentoring program.’ According to Disney Parks Blog, the application deadline is set for October 30. Those that apply are asked to fill and answer a variety of questions.…
-
Months of Events, Openings and More Bring Added Magic as 2014 Launches at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The new year spells new excitement as 2014 heralds magical events, special openings and much more at Walt Disney World Resort. Here’s a look at what’s in store in the Vacation Kingdom from January through May: Captain America Now Visiting Recruits onboard Disney Magic A “Marvel”-ous time is underway onboard the…
-
Applications Open for the 2014 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine
Disney Dreamers Academy Celebrates its Seventh Year of Igniting Lives, Dreams and Passions LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Plans are underway for the 2014 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine. U.S. high school students ages 13-19 can apply to attend this innovative outside-the-classroom educational and mentoring program. Applications are now open and must be…
-
Disney Dreamers Academy hosts 100 high school students for annual program
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Dreamers will engage in career and mentoring workshops at sixth-annual event LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 7, 2013) – This weekend, the Walt Disney World Resort will host 100 teens participating in Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine. The teens, along with a parent or guardian,…