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A BIG celebration is kicking off in Disney World.
Main Street, U.S.A.
The Disney Dreamers Academy has returned to Disney World this year! This four-day event is a mentorship program for black teens from underrepresented communities to inspire them to follow their dreams, much like Walt Disney did. The event includes celebrity appearances, upbeat music, and more! Not only that, but participants also get to participate in a very special parade in Magic Kingdom that we only get to see once a year.
Disney World is in for a BIG weekend! And no, we’re not just talking about the latest ride change!
Goofy and the Dreamers in 2023
Disney is no stranger to giving back and this week the company is giving back in the form of its Disney Dreamers Academy! Are you unfamiliar with the 4-day event that starts its celebration at Magic Kingdom? Don’t worry, we’ll explain everything!
A NEW version of The Little Mermaid will be released soon, but it won’t be exactly the same as the classic version you remember.
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For starters, this version will be live-action, featuring Halle Bailey as Ariel. Bailey has already discussed just how different this movie is when compared to the original, including how they’ve changed a bit about why Ariel wants to leave the ocean. Recently, Bailey made her way to Disney World for a very special event and we got the chance to speak with her. Curious to know what she had to say? Read on!
This week is a BIG one in Disney World!
2022 Disney Dreamers Academy
No, we’re not talking about Spring Break. This week, Disney World is celebrating dreamers! Walt Disney himself was a dreamer, and so are most of the guests that come to Disney World. Imagineers are dreamers, too! However, a special group of dreamers will be in Disney World for an event that will also include celebrities!
One of our favorite parts about Disney World is that all are welcome, and people travel from across the globe to visit the most magical place on earth. Disney is a diverse place full of guests and Cast Members with unique stories — that’s what makes it so much fun! In fact, there’s an entire section of EPCOT dedicated to honoring cultures from all over the world. Ultimately, Disney is a place for dreamers, and everyone has a dream!
It’s our happy place
Recently, Disney World hosted a special event for participants in Disney’s educational mentorship program called Disney Dreamers Academy. The event featured celebrity appearances, upbeat music, and more — let’s take a look!
Disney works with students from all around the world in a number of ways. With initiatives like the Disney College Program and the Disney Culinary Program and events like Grad Nite (which is coming back to Disneyland this year!), there are a number of ways students can get involved or otherwise celebrate occasions in Disney.
Disney California Adventure Park
Today, we’ve got some big announcements about this year’s Disney Dreamers Academy summit and what Disney has in store for this year’s students!
Recently, Disney has been making an effort to show more inclusivity.
Relaxed cast member uniform requirements ©Disney
As part of their effort to be more inclusive, a new map in Disney World represents people with disabilities, there have been adjustments to Cast Member uniforms, and Disney has released costumes that are perfect for kids in wheelchairs.
We’re beginning to see things at Disney World get back to “normal” this summer.
Dreams can come true…
Entertainment has returned, fireworks are back, restaurants are reopening (as are hotels), and the Disney College Program has come back after being suspended last year due to the global health crisis. And now one more program is set to come back as of next year!
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