During a Disney Dreamers Academy event hosted with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the program, I met with current Disney's Dreamers and learned how high school students can submit applications for the 2012 Disney’s Dreamers Academy.

Note: I was invited as media to this event. Any views expressed are always 100% my own.


During the event, Steve Harvey, speaking on the program, said, “Disney’s Dreamers Academy gives hope and inspiration and exposes youth to a world of possibilities. The fifth year of this program will prove to be the best yet. We are excited about another opportunity to transform lives and give students an inside look at what their future can hold.”

I learned about the history of the Disney’s Dreamers Academy. Since its launch in 2007 Disney’s Dreamers Academy has shown a world of possibilities to hundreds of teens.

Every year, Dreamers participate in “immersive” workshops that allow them to take a plunge into real-world career scenarios. With a focus on hands-on experience and training, Disney’s Dreamers Academy encourages youth to DREAM BIG.


I also learned about the application process. The students will be selected by a panel from the communications, education and entertainment industries who will judge nominations from parents, teachers, mentors and youth. Participants will be announced in early December 2011. Applications can be submitted through Oct. 31, 2011.

In March, 2012, 100 high school students ages 13-19 from across the United States will gather in the world’s most creative classroom, Walt Disney World Resort, for a weekend of special events, educational workshops, personal enhancement and professional enrichment.

Participants and a parent or guardian will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., for the 2012 Disney’s Dreamers Academy March 8-11, 2012.

For more information visit - www.disneysdreamersacademy.com