Do you know a student with big dreams? The Disney Dreamers Academy is now accepting applications for its life-changing 2026 program at Walt Disney World® Resort!
Who Can Apply:
✔️ Students between 13 and 19 years old
✔️ Must be in 9th through 12th grade during the 2025-2026 school year
✔️ Open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous U.S. states or Washington, D.C.
✔️ Homeschooled students are also eligible
✔️ You can apply for yourself OR nominate someone you know!
(This opportunity is not open to residents of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or previous Disney Dreamers Academy attendees.)
How It Works:
Students will submit:
📝 Two Short Essays
📝 Two Rapid Fire Question Answers
This is your chance to share your story, your dreams, and what drives you. Selected Dreamers will earn the opportunity to attend Disney Dreamers Academy on March 25-29, 2026, at Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida.
(dates subject to change in Sponsor’s sole discretion, winner will be notified of final dates)
Key Dates:
Applications open: July 1, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. ET
Deadline to apply: October 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET
How to Apply:
- Visit www.disneydreamersacademy.com
- Click “Apply Now” and create a Disney account if you don’t already have one
- Complete the application form
- Submit your essays and Rapid Fire answers
- A parent or legal guardian must provide consent (even if you’re over 18)
Prefer mail-in? You can also download the application form from the website and mail it in with your completed materials.
What You’ll Need to Answer:
Essay 1: Share a moment that shaped who you are today and how it influenced your personal growth.
Essay 2: What’s your dream career? How do you plan to make a difference or innovate? What challenges are you facing, and how are you working to overcome them?
Rapid Fire 1: Why do you want to be a Disney Dreamer?
Rapid Fire 2: Which Disney story inspires you the most?
How Winners Are Selected and Notified
The Disney Dreamers Academy looks for students who show passion, leadership potential, and the desire to make a positive impact in their communities. While the full judging process isn’t publicly shared, here’s what you can expect based on past years and official guidelines:
- Applications are carefully reviewed, including your essays and rapid-fire question responses
- Judges look for students with inspiring personal stories, clear goals, and a commitment to growth
- Creativity, honesty, and authenticity help applicants stand out
If selected, winners will be notified by the Disney Dreamers Academy team. This typically happens via email or phone, so it’s important to provide accurate contact information and check your messages regularly after applying.
Winners will also be provided with the final dates and details for the Academy experience at Walt Disney World® Resort.
Tip: Encourage your parent or guardian to be on the lookout for emails too—parental consent and involvement are required throughout the process.
No purchase necessary. Just your passion, your dreams, and your voice.
This could be the opportunity that changes everything. Are you ready to dream big
