Disney Dreamers Academy
Lakewood Ranch Student is “Walt Disney World Dreamer.” (DDA 2022)
Wednesday, Mar 16, 2022 A 15-year-old freshman at Lakewood Ranch High School earned passage to experience reimagined Disney magic when she answered essay questions about her personal stories and dreams. Khushi Talluru was one of 100 lucky teens from across America selected from thousands of applicants to participate in the 15th anniversary of the Disney […]
“Dreamers Who Win” – Disney Dreamers Academy 2019
DREAMERS WHO WIN March 31, 2019 BY PENNY DICKERSON A SELECTED GROUP OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GOT A CHANCE TO BE ENERGIZED TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS DURING A WEEKEND SYMPOSIUM AT WALT DISNEY WORLD. LAKE BUENA VISTA – The genesis of their dreams are humble: a coal miner’s son from Welch, W. Va., who slept in his […]
DDA 2019 – Miami millennials pursue medical careers
Where are the Disney Dreamers? some Top alums pursue medical careers Penny Dickerson Special to the Miami Times Apr 3, 2019 Mickey Mouse welcomes Jonathan Nabaka and Anthony Taylor from Miami, on Thursday, March 21, to Magic Kingdom during the 12th annual Disney Dreamers Academy. Todd Anderson For the past 12 years, Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena […]
Disney Dreamers: Movers, Shakers, Dreamers (2019)
MOVERS, SHAKERS, DREAMERS (DDA 2019) (Bonus Florida Courier event coverage) MOVERS, SHAKERS, DREAMERS April 13, 2019 THESE FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE REPRESENTING THEIR GENERATION AT ITS BEST. PHOTOS COURTESY OF WALT DISNEY WORLD The Disney Dreamers Academy class of 2019 includes 12 Florida high school students selected among 100 nationwide. The program was held March 21-24 […]
New Theme, New Dreams (DDA 2018)
March 23, 2018 BY PENNY DICKERSON SPECIAL TO THE FLORIDA COURIER For the 11th year, Walt Disney World Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence were joined by celebrities to offer 100 high school students from across the country a chance to dream big. The Disney Dreamers join Mickey Mouse and Essence Editor-at-Large Mikki […]
A Decade of Dreams (DDA 2017)
A DECADE OF DREAMS March 31, 2017 FOR 10 YEARS, STEVE HARVEY AND ESSENCE MAGAZINE HAVE PARTNERED WITH WALT DISNEY WORLD TO HOST THE DISNEY DREAMERS ACADEMY. FLORIDA WAS WELL-REPRESENTED WITH 14 STUDENTS FROM 100 SELECTED NATIONWIDE. BY PENNY DICKERSON FLORIDA COURIER “You don’t let other people stop your dreams because it’s not theirs, it’s […]
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