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Exciting news for teens across the country! You now have the chance to apply for the 2025 class of Disney Dreamers Academy, an exclusive four-day mentorship program that selects just 100 students. If you’re ready to embark on an unforgettable journey, head over to DisneyDreamersAcademy.com to submit your application or nomination!

Actress and performer Dara Reneé, Disney executive Tracy Powell and Disney’s Princess Tiana ride in the grand marshal vehicle alongside aspiring engineering student Sophia Halm, one of the 100 teens participating in Disney Dreamers Academy 2024 at Walt Disney World Resort on April 4, 2024, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Mark Ashman, photographer)

ABC TV series ‘Shark Tank,’ star Daymond John surprises TeLario Watkins (Blacklick, Ohio) during the Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. on April 6, 2024. John presented Watkins with a personal invitation to Los Angeles, Calif. to watch a taping of ‘Shark Tank.’ (Mark Ashman, photographer)

Disney Dreamers Academy is more than just a program; it’s a life-changing experience held at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. This incredible opportunity is designed specifically for teens from Black and underrepresented communities, aiming to enhance their career and personal development. Selected participants will enjoy an all-expense-paid trip to the happiest place on Earth, alongside a parent or guardian, where they’ll dive into a mix of inspiration, education, and, of course, a whole lot of fun!

Disney Dreamers Academy students receive commencement rings celebrating their experience during the five-day event at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista Fla. on April 7, 2024. (Mark Ashman, photographer)

Since its launch, Disney Dreamers Academy has inspired over 1,700 students, helping them turn their dreams into reality. Graduates have gone on to pursue diverse paths, becoming doctors, engineers, performing artists, entrepreneurs, and even Disney Cast Members! Many of these inspiring individuals have returned as mentors for new Dreamers, creating a positive cycle of support and encouragement.

This program reflects Disney’s commitment to uplifting diverse communities and motivating the next generation to think big. It’s all about empowering young minds to chase their dreams and make a difference in the world.

Students from the 2024 Disney Dreamers Academy (left to right: Ellis Schroeder, Cami Polk, Amir Mason, Bianca Orfila-Molinet, Hannah Dennis) at Walt Disney World Resort on April 4, 2024 in Lake Buena Vista Fla. (Mark Ashman, photographer)

So, what are you waiting for? If you know a teen with big dreams, encourage them to apply or nominate them today!

For more information, visit DisneyDreamersAcademy.com, or follow on social media at Facebook.com/ DisneyDreamersAcademy and Instagram.com/ disneydreamersacademy/.

About Disney Dreamers Academy:
Established by Walt Disney World in 2008, Disney Dreamers Academy’s mission is to inspire teens from Black and underrepresented communities to dream beyond imagination by providing life-long access to personalized support for the Disney Dreamer, their caregivers and community through insightful content and uplifting experts, mentors and sponsors. Each year, 100 high school students are awarded a trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida to experience this four-day immersive and transformational program