
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