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Walt Disney organises Disney Dreamer's Academy
 
Indiantelevision.com Team
(16 November 2007 3:30 pm)
 

MUMBAI: Walt Disney World Resort will open the doors to 100 creative teens from across the United States who have been selected to participate in Disney's Dreamers Academy.

Designed to immerse the students in creative and non-conventional career opportunities, the program will take place in Walt Disney World Resort from 17 - 20 January 2008.

Disney worked with nationally syndicated radio personality Steve Harvey to create this innovative program.

The Steve Harvey Morning Show conducted the Dreamer's Contest to identify the participants in Disney's Dreamers Academy. This program was created for high school students who show promise - but may need a little motivation.

However, all of the selected students share a trait: the power to dream. Parents, teachers, school administrators, church groups and even the students themselves nominated more than 3,000 aspiring dreamers from across the nation for the program.

During Disney's Dreamers Academy, young dreamers will have unprecedented access to the magic behind Walt Disney World Resort. Students will participate in interactive workshops focusing on a variety of subjects including Walt Disney world imagineering techniques, entertainment, the business of sports, culinary arts, and more.

Disney cast members, executives and celebrities like actress Monique Coleman will share their blueprints for success. And the lucky participants will explore Disney's theme parks before a graduation ceremony where a special guest will deliver a motivational address.

"When you talk about the Disney World organization it has as many jobs as a single corporation can have and I'm excited to see these kids have an opportunity to experience everything that Disney has to offer them," said Harvey. "We'll show these kids that there are many ways to follow your dreams."

"This is a special program that we have created as part of the Year of a Million Dreams celebration at Disney Parks," said Disneyland VP marketing and Walt Disney World Multicultural VP marketing Xiomara Wiley. "We want to educate and open doors for our young dreamers by helping them to realize the power within and inspiring them to discover their dreams and follow them wherever they lead."

The participants were selected by panel of judges including: National Association of Black Journalists VP Ernie Suggs, CNN anchor Tony Harris, BET 106 & Park host Tereence J, Rushion McDonald, executive producer of the Steve Harvey Morning Show and Walt Disney World Resort director community relations Eugene Campbell among others.

 
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