LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — High school students from across the country will travel to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida in March to pursue their biggest dreams, such as developing cutting-edge technology, addressing food insecurity, and even designing the next great Disney attraction.
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These teens make up the new 2025 class of Disney Dreamers Academy, a popular mentoring program at Walt Disney World Resort designed to inspire and empower students from diverse communities by encouraging them to explore limitless possibilities and turn their dreams into reality.
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After surprising students in Houston and Atlanta with their selection earlier this week, Walt Disney World released the remaining students’ names today.
“We are thrilled to spark new possibilities and provide these future leaders with the tools they need to chase their dreams... After 18 years of hosting Disney Dreamers Academy, we continue to be inspired by these teens and their incredible accomplishments.”
— Shannon Smith-Conrad, Walt Disney World Ambassador
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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 selected students, plus a parent or guardian, enjoy an all-expenses-paid trip to Walt Disney World.
The full list of selected students is available at www.DisneyDreamersAcademy.com
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