LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Walt Disney World Resort welcomed 100 high school students from across the U.S. who have been selected to attend the 2012 Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE Magazine.

Often described as the world’s most creative classroom, the four-day power-packed program is hosted by Disney and renowned entertainer Steve Harvey. Disney’s Dreamers Academy inspires and fuels the dreams of selected students to help them dream bigger, discover a world of possibilities and get a jump start on making those dreams come true.

Now entering its fifth year, more than 500 high school students will have participated since Disney’s Dreamers Academy opened its doors in 2008.

Steve Harvey – National Entertainer & Radio Personality

Yolanda Adams – Gospel Singer & Recording Artist

Terrence J – Actor & TV Personality, BET’s 106 and Park

Jordin Sparks – Singer

Sean Kingston – Hip Hop Artist

Soledad O’Brien – Journalist & Host of CNN’s “Starting Point”

Lamman Rucker – Actor

Regina Hall – Actor

Selita Ebanks – Supermodel

Chef Jeff – Star of Food Network “The Chef Jeff Project”

Dr. Ian Smith – Best Selling Author & TV Personality

Stephen Hill – President BET Networks Programming, Music, Special Events

Dr. Perry – Educator, Author & Motivational Speaker

Will Packer – Producer / Director