Learn All About Disney Youth Programs

Did you know Disney offers educational programs for kids? What better place to learn than from the most magical place on earth? Through hands-on workshops and curriculum-based academic adventures, the Disney Youth Programs provides a unique experience for students from Elementary through College age. On a recent visit to Walt Disney World, my son and I had the opportunity to learn more about these educational experiences and we’re excited to share it with you! I was invited as media to cover this event. All opinions are my own.

Disney Youth Programs

The Educational Series Ranging in length from 2-3 hours, these learning adventures are designed to increase students’ desire to learn and discover, to reach their individual potential and showcase the value of creativity and teamwork. Each unique program emphasizes critical thinking, discovery learning, and teamwork while giving students a one-of-a-kind learning experience that blends the magic of Disney with key educational content. The Disney Youth Program Education Series offers 25 programs at Walt Disney World and 7 programs at Disneyland. The program is open year-round as well, offering students an abundance of availability to sample many programs. Programs available at Walt Disney World include:

Discovering Marine Life Conservation (Epcot)
Disney Leadership Strategies (Epcot)
Energy and Waves Physics Lab (Magic Kingdom)
Zoological Sciences (Animal Kingdom)
Principles of Animal Behavior (Animal Kingdom)
The Evolution of Technology (Epcot) and many more!

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The Performing Arts Series In addition to the Education Series, Disney Youth Programs also has a Performing Arts Series. This program provides performance and workshop opportunities in instrumental, vocal, dance and theater ensembles. It’s available for students from Elementary through High School. Participating schools are selected from applications and audition tapes reviewed by world-class adjudicators, and are given the opportunity to perform in front of international audiences at Disney theme parks and resorts guests. Programs available at Walt Disney World include:

Candlelight Processional (Epcot)
Dance (Disney Springs)
Festival Disney Vocal (Multiple Venues)
Disney Broadway Magic
Instrumental and many more!

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Disney Youth Education Series programs are available to any youth organization — including scouts, camps, and religious groups, and require a minimum of 10 students. Pricing begins around $186 per person. You can learn more about the programs at DisneyYouth.com.

My son and I had a great time exploring the variety of programs available! Our tour included an overview of the Energy and Waves program including backstage access to Magic Kingdom’s Haunted Mansion ride, hands-on experiences with light reflection and a prism, and a backstage tour of the marching band area. We even had a surprise visit from Mickey and friends with photo opps! It’s very rare to find all of the Mickey Mouse crew in one spot, so that was a really special treat! We then explored Magic Kingdom on our own for a few hours, enjoying the theme park food and attractions. We had a really fun mother-son day!