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Our family has been at home together since March, and life can get repetitive at times. So, to pass away the hours and give ourselves something to do as a family, we decided to create a five-part video series about design at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. 

In our family of four we have multiple writers, a director and cameraman, a producer…and a talking head (me). Plus a house full of  (as the saying goes, ‘one man’s junk is another man’s treasure!’) that we’ve dragged back from all over the world during the last 40 years. The challenge is to work with what we have, therefore limited only to the photographs and video clips that I have on my own laptop and snapshots that I found in a box in my studio, plus settings we’ve improvised in our house and yard. Since we are not going anywhere, it’s called “The Rohdes, Less Traveled”… 

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Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort, BtS, Video, WDW

We have exciting news about the 2020 Disney Dreamers Academy! The immersive, transformational program for 100 high school students will take place virtually this fall and, for the first time in its history, offer career shadow externships for all 100 members of the class.

Like past Disney Dreamers Academy events, the virtual experience will deliver life lessons and tools such as effective communication techniques, leadership skills and networking strategies. This version of the program will do so with self-paced workshops, interactive video-conferencing sessions, networking opportunities and more, led by top speakers and industry professionals.

Following the virtual experience, all 100 students will experience career shadowing externships based on their dream professions, getting personal insights and advice from mentors.

Disney Signature Experiences vice president and Disney Dreamers Academy executive champion Tracey D. Powell announced the news Aug. 5, 2020, at the virtual National Association of Black Journalists/National Association of Hispanic Journalists convention.

The original, in-person 2020 Disney Dreamers Academy program was canceled when Walt Disney World Resort temporarily closed during the pandemic.

Powell said, “We were disappointed to have to cut this year’s event short dueto the pandemic, and we knew we had to create something extra special for this outstanding group of high school students. We expect this experience will deliver an impactful and inspirational experience just as the traditional program has done for more than a decade.”

Disney Dreamers Academy is a four-day, transformational mentoring program that brings teens from across the United States to Walt Disney World Resort for an immersive education and mentoring experience. Since the program debuted in 2008. Each class of 100 teens is selected from among thousands of applicants. The free program encourages participants to“Be100” – to be positive and “all in,” and to pursue their dreams and make a difference in the lives of others.

More details to come as we roll out the program. To stay up to date, follow Disney Dreamers Academy at Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Filed Under: Uncategorized, DDA

If you’re ready to swim under the sea, then clam aboard The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure at Disney California Adventure park.

Once settled in your clam-mobile, float away with us as we take in the underwater sights and fin-tastic music from “The Little Mermaid.” In this new “Ride & Learn” video, relive moments from the classic animated film—from exploring Ariel’s gadget-filled grotto to singing along to Sebastian’s hot crustacean band. You’ll also discover fascinating facts and treasures untold about this beloved attraction!

For some extra magic, GRAMMY® award-winning musical artist Shaggy has a special performance from his home just for Disney Parks fans. Take a peek below!

Keep checking back with us here at the Disney Parks Blog for more #DisneyMagicMoments!

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Filed Under: Disney California Adventure Park, Disneyland Resort, DCA, disney magic moments, DLR, Video