Disney Dreamers Academy By the Numbers

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Disney Dreamers Academy By the Numbers

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The 2022 Disney Dreamers Academy kicked off at Walt Disney World on Thursday, March 3. The 100 students selected to participate in this year’s event came from across the nation to discover new career opportunities and pursue their dreams.

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