The Disney Dreamers Academy is a multi-day mentoring program at Walt Disney World where 100 teens from underrepresented communities are selected from thousands of applicants to engage with business leaders, Disney executives, celebrities and educators, who will immerse them in workshops and seminars.
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Disney star Malia Baker, Princess Tiana, and Disney Dreamers Academy students Joshua Anikwue (Brooklyn, NY) and Claire Jefferson (Warner Robins, GA) served as grand marshals in a magical parade at Magic Kingdom Park on March 26, 2026. The parade marked the kickoff of the multi-day mentorship program, bringing together 100 high school students from across the country at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mark Ashman, photographer) 
Disney star Malia Baker, Drum Major Mickey Mouse and Disney Dreamers are all smiles on the first day of the Disney Dreamers Academy 2026 at Walt Disney World Resort. These students are among the 100 Disney Dreamers visiting Magic Kingdom Park as part of the program on March 26, 2026. (Mark Ashman, photographer) 
Sivonne Davis, VP of Marketing Strategy for Walt Disney World 
Princeton Parker 
Tinisha Agramonte, Senior Vice President and Chief Opportunity & Inclusion Officer, The Walt Disney Company 
A’ja Wilson 
Malia Barker 
Rickey Smiley 
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Disney Dreamers Academy Parade
DDA DREAMbassador Malia Baker and Dreamer Joshua Anikwue from Brooklyn, NY
A’ja Wilson and Rickey Smiley discuss their involvement in DDA
Dreamers join A’ja Wilson on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Disney Dreamers Academy highlights commitment to diverse communities
NYC students shine at Disney Dreamers Academy
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