After reviewing thousands of impressive applications, the Disney Dreamers Academy unveiled its newest class of 100 dynamic students who will explore a wide range of career disciplines while learning essential skills like effective communication techniques, leadership, and networking strategies during the 4-day program at Walt Disney World.
2017 Disney Dreamers Christopher Young and Jordan Mills
The selected students from Black and underrepresented communities across the country were featured during a live TV segment on ABC’s Good Morning America that highlighted 16-year-old Sophia of South Orange, New Jersey who’s involved with her local YMCA, Girls Scouts, orchestra, lacrosse and math team with aspirations of becoming an aerospace engineer.
While enjoying the Walt Disney World resort, Sophia and the other Disney Dreamers will be immersed in workshops and seminars with business leaders, Disney executives, celebrities, educators, and more.
Each year, the Disney Dreamers are selected from thousands of applicants who answer essay questions about their personal stories and dreams for the future. The students and a parent or guardian enjoy an all-expenses paid trip to Walt Disney World!
Meet the Disney Dreamers – Class of 2024
They want to be doctors and scientists, lawyers and activists, artists, entrepreneurs and engineers—and so much more. They’re young people like you who dream like you. Let their stories inspire you and maybe next year, you’ll be among the names below! #Be100
