Walt Disney World is expanding its Disney Dreamers Academy program to celebrate two decades of helping young people pursue their dreams. The initiative will now include middle school students through partnerships with Boys and Girls Clubs in major metropolitan areas. This year-round program will double the number of participants from one hundred to two hundred students annually. Students will engage in virtual and in-person activities focused on career exploration, mentorship, and leadership development. The expanded program begins in January 2027 with selected students announced later that year. Disney plans to invest in participating Boys and Girls Clubs during the initial two years of this initiative.
Key Points:
- The program will expand to include middle school students through Boys and Girls Clubs partnerships
- Participating cities include Orlando, Miami, Atlanta, and Houston metropolitan areas
- The first class will include 200 students selected by participating clubs in October