For the 18th consecutive year, Walt Disney World welcomed 100 students from all over the country for his class at the Disney Dreamers 2025 Academy. This year, Dreamers knew it ABC’s Abbott Elementary star Tyler James Williams It was the Dreambassador.
For four days, students participated in career exploration and mentoring sessions with arts, entertainment, science, marketing and other fields professionals. Outside these sessions, Dreamers had the opportunity to network with colleagues and enjoy Disney theme parks.
Williams, who started performing at the age of 4, understands how it is to dream greatly and values the tutoring provided through programs like DDA. He said he was excited to serve as a Dream and Hoping to share his trip.
“I look forward to putting a battery on my back. I want them to continue on the journey that is their life and pursue their dream. It is good to start very early and, like someone who really started early, I know how much resistance you need to have to go there, so I hope you will do it,” Bravity said. “I hope your engine goes.”
Texas student is surprise of Tyler James Williams
One of the dreamers shocked by Williams during a race session was Sydney Gilmore, 18, Arlington, Texas. It is considered a legacy of the Disney Dreamers Academy, as their older brothers completed the program.
After applying three times, it was finally accepted. An aspiring actor, director and film producer did not wait a time with Williams, who interviewed her and another student in her program. Surprised him with the news he would travel to Los Angeles to visit the Abbott Elementary Set how a production works.
Gilmore said that his favorite part of the experience was to connect with similar ideas.
“The other dreamers are so amazing. We are all able to hang out and, while we have our small clicks, we all have communities and a bond and we can all meet and have fun -which is really amazing and unheard of, especially in high school,” he shared.
David and Tamela Mann share encouragement with students
David and Tamela Mann He gave tips based on faith during the program. Tamela also made “deserve to win” at the Dreamers graduation ceremony.
When asked what they were expecting to leave with the students, Tamela said they wanted them to be around positivity.
“Keep head and fight and believe in those who are your dreams. Don’t let people smiling,” he advised. “Because you have people who are a shredder.”
David added, “I would dare dream and dare -we dream bigger. Many times we have established something, and it is okay to pivot and dream big. It’s okay to continue to evolve. Keep dreaming.”
Students reflect on the impact of DDA
JOSEIAS ESAYAS, 17, of Houston, said that the program inspired him and hopes to share what he learned with others in his hometown. He met the DDA of a classmate and, despite the initial skepticism, applied and accepted.
Somena become an international lawyer focused on supporting world marginal communities. He said that DDA gave him a beginning and was impressed by his teammates, who called the most exceptional group of students he has ever known.
“This is my first time in Orlando ia Walt Disney World, and I didn’t know what to expect, but I’m so captivated by everything. It was a very good gift and you can really feel the magic in this place,” said Esayas.
Williams also reflected on Disney environment and its impact on young people.
“I think places like Disney are part of a very clear commitment to keep people’s dreams alive, whole, intact and in some way healthy,” he said. “ This is what children need. They are children, and there are many things outside these walls, but they have to be able to be children, and I think it will be a large part of what they can contribute.How many stories have been told from the childhood of the people who lived and who found a way to go -as adults? I think it is important that we grow a world for them that they are now drivers for them, as they can tell them.
More mentors in the industry inspire the 2025 class
Other program mentors this year included Grammy Adam Blackstone, who encouraged students to lean on their growth network. North -American Space Engineer Aisha Bowe reminded students that they do not need to fit -they can create their own path and it is OK to have several dreams.
The speaker and the award -winning motivation author Lisa Nichols advised parents and dreamers chaperones. He encouraged everyone not to discourage their obstacles, and emphasized that things can always be turned around.
Mufasa The star Kelvin Harrison Jr. He advised students to be funny.
“Don’t judge to be a child. Sometimes we want to grow up so quickly. But I think we have to appreciate the time we have now, and we all know it is so fast,” he told Bravity.
Walt Disney World Ambassador Shannon Smith-Conrad, who ends two-year tenure, emphasized the importance of authenticity.
“Dreams come to us every year. It carries their authenticity. Our motto here is to have 100, which is your authentic authentic self, and this only allows me to be true to who I am,” he told Blavity.
