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  • Disney Dreamers Academy, an educational mentorship program created and hosted by Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., plans to return with a reimagined approach, March 3-6, 2022, marking its 15th year of broadening career awareness and creating exclusive opportunities for Black students and teens from underrepresented communities across America. (David Roark, photographer)
  • Disney Dreamers Academy, an educational mentorship program created and hosted by Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., plans to return with a reimagined approach, March 3-6, 2022, marking its 15th year of broadening career awareness and creating exclusive opportunities for Black students and teens from underrepresented communities across America. (David Roark, photographer)
  • Disney Dreamers Academy, an educational mentorship program created and hosted by Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., plans to return with a reimagined approach, March 3-6, 2022, marking its 15th year of broadening career awareness and creating exclusive opportunities for Black students and teens from underrepresented communities across America. (David Roark, photographer)
  • Disney Dreamers participate in a special Magic Kingdom pre-parade at Walt Disney World Resort to celebrate dreaming big. (Gregg Newton, photographer)
  • Malik Carter from Dallas, Ga. and Makaya Clinton from McDonough, Ga. enjoy Slinky Dog Dash in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during Disney Dreamers Academy. The 12th annual Disney Dreamers Academy, taking place March 21-24, 2019, is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the U.S. (Todd Anderson, photographer)
  • High school student Lucas Davis from Cibolo, Texas engages in an Imagineering/engineering workshop Friday, March 22, 2019, during Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The 12th annual Disney Dreamers Academy, taking place March 21-24, 2019 is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the U.S. (Todd Anderson, photographer)
  • Tabitha Willis, of Chicago, Ill., learns medical principles during a medical workshop Friday, March 9, 2018, as part of Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE Magazine at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The 11th annual Disney Dreamers Academy, taking place March 8-11, 2018, is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the U.S. (Todd Anderson, photographer)
  • High school students from across the United States star in a special parade Thursday, March 8, at Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. to signal the beginning of the 11th annual Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE magazine. The event, taking place March 8-11, 2018 at Walt Disney World Resort, is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students. (Todd Anderson, photographer)
  • High school students learn about the art of storytelling during a filmmaking workshop Friday, March 10, 2017, as part of Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Disney Dreamers Academy, taking place March 9-12, is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the U.S. (Todd Anderson, photographer)
  • One hundred high school students and 10 alumni (pictured) from across the United States kick off the tenth Disney Dreamers Academy Thursday, March 9, 2017, with a special parade at Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The event, taking place March 9-12, 2017 at Walt Disney World Resort, is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the U.S. (Todd Anderson, photographer)
  • Disney Dreamers receive a surprise visit from Mickey Mouse March 8, 2014 during an animation and graphic design workshop at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The special experience was part of Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine, a career-inspiration program for 100 high school students from across the U.S. taking place at Walt Disney World Resort March 6-9, 2014.(Gregg Newton, photographer)
  • (MARCH 5, 2011): A group of high school students take a ride March 5, 2011 on the Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction during "Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine" at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The fourth annual ÒDisney's Dreamers AcademyÓ takes place at Walt Disney World Resort March 3-6, 2011. During the event, 110 high school students from across the nation participate in a career-inspiration program that includes motivational seminars, networking events, hands-on creative experiences and fun at Walt Disney World Resort. (Todd Anderson, photographer)
  • (MARCH 4, 2011): High school student Destinee Wilson of Fayetteville, N.C. works on a dress March 4, 2011 during a fashion career workshop during "Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine" at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The fourth annual ÒDisney's Dreamers AcademyÓ takes place March 3-6, 2011. During the event, 110 high school students from across the nation participate in a career-inspiration program that includes interactive workshops, motivational seminars, networking events, hands-on creative experiences and fun at Walt Disney World Resort. (Todd Anderson, photographer)
  • Award-winning chef and bestselling author Chef Jeff Henderson joins students (from left) Cierra Holt, Frank Lopez Jr., Celia Campbell, Thomas Johnson and others on the "Behind the Seeds" greenhouse tour at The Land pavilion at EPCOT during Disney Dreamers Academy 2009. During the event, 100 selected high school students took part in an innovative, career-inspiration program that included interactive workshops, motivational talks, hands-on creative experiences and fun at Walt Disney World Resort.
  • Minnie Mouse and a group of Disney Dreamers are all smiles while visiting the Magic Kingdom during the Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Approximately 100 high school students take part in Disney Dreamers Academy, an immersive mentorship program, each year.
  • Disney Dreamers take part in a hands-on broadcasting workshop during the Disney Dreamers Academy at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Approximately 100 high school students take part in Disney Dreamers Academy, an immersive mentorship program, each year.
  • Disney Dreamers look on as a nighttime spectacular lights up the sky over EPCOT during the Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Approximately 100 high school students take part in Disney Dreamers Academy, an immersive mentorship program, each year.
  • Disney Dreamers and their pal Pluto ride along in a parade at the Magic Kingdom during the Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Approximately 100 high school students take part in Disney Dreamers Academy, an immersive mentorship program, each year.
  • Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., such as EPCOT become fun, interactive classrooms for Disney Dreamers taking part in educational workshops during the Disney Dreamers Academy. Approximately 100 high school students participate in Disney Dreamers Academy, an immersive mentorship program, each year.
  • Celebrity chef Jeff Henderson gives a demonstration for students during the Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Approximately 100 high school students take part in Disney Dreamers Academy, an immersive mentorship program, each year.
  • Walt Disney World Resort Imagineer Dexter Tanksley talks to several Disney Dreamers at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park during the Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Approximately 100 high school students take part in Disney Dreamers Academy, an immersive mentorship program, each year.
  • Minnie Mouse rides along with several Disney Dreamers during a celebratory parade at Magic Kingdom during the Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Approximately 100 high school students take part in Disney Dreamers Academy, an immersive mentorship program, each year.
  • Disney Dreamers Academy, an educational mentorship program created and hosted by Walt Disney World Resort, plans to return with a reimagined approach, March 3-6, 2022, marking its 15th year of broadening career awareness and creating exclusive opportunities for Black students and teens from underrepresented communities across America. (David Roark, photographer)