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They’re going to Walt Disney World! 100 Teens Selected for 2025 Disney Dreamers Academy

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Selected students from around the country to be part of a once-in-a-lifetime mentoring program at Walt Disney World Resort in March; Dreamers to interact with celebrities, business leaders, educators and more during four-day all-expenses-paid event

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Walt Disney World Ambassador Shannon Smith-Conrad and Mickey Mouse surprise Houston-area student Jayden Kelly

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Jan. 16, 2025 – There are 100 high school students from across the country heading to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida in March to take the next step in chasing their biggest dreams, such as developing cutting-edge technology, addressing food insecurity and even designing the next great Disney attractions. These ambitious teens make up the new 2025 class of Disney Dreamers Academy, a popular mentoring program at Walt Disney World Resort designed to inspire and empower students from diverse communities by encouraging them to explore limitless possibilities and turn their dreams into reality.

After surprising students in Houston and Atlanta with their selection earlier this week, Walt Disney World released the names of the remaining students today. At the multi-day program at Walt Disney World, March 26-30, 2025, Disney Dreamers will connect with business leaders, Disney executives, celebrities, and educators through workshops and seminars created to inspire and accelerate their career aspirations. They’ll explore diverse career fields; develop essential skills such as communication, leadership, and networking; and, of course, enjoy the magic and wonder of Walt Disney World, which continues to elevate the guest experience through ongoing investments in new attractions, entertainment and more.

“We are thrilled to spark new possibilities and provide these future leaders with the tools they need to chase their dreams,” said Shannon Smith-Conrad, a Walt Disney World Ambassador. “After 18 years of hosting Disney Dreamers Academy, we continue to be inspired by these teens and their incredible accomplishments.”

Each year, the Disney Dreamers are selected from thousands of applicants who answer essay questions about their personal stories and dreams for the future. The selected students, plus a parent or guardian, enjoy an all-expenses-paid trip to Walt Disney World. Since 2008, Disney Dreamers Academy, which is an important part of Walt Disney World’s commitment to supporting diverse communities, has inspired more than 1,700 students from across the country by fueling their dreams and showing them a world of possibilities. Graduates of the program have become storytellers, artists, engineers, innovators, journalists, and more, and many have transitioned into mentors to the Disney Dreamers who follow them.

The full list of selected students is available at http://www.DisneyDreamersAcademy.com.

For more information, visit DisneyDreamersAcademy.com. Regular updates about Disney Dreamers Academy are available on social media at Facebook.com/DisneyDreamersAcademy and Instagram.com/disneydreamersacademy.

The 100 students selected for the 2025 Disney Dreamers Academy (listed by state):

Name City State
Olivia E. Fort Mitchell AL
Camden P. Birmingham AL
Cameryn S. Little Rock AR
Colin S. Little Rock AR
Colton C. Gilbert AZ
Iraj S. Chandler AZ
Lawrence V. Fresno CA
Brennan C. Pasadena CA
Connor C. Northridge CA
Euri K. Tustin CA
Lauren K. La Crescenta CA
Alissa L. El Monte CA
Joanne L. La Crescenta CA
Laura R. Irvine CA
Corey U. Gardena CA
McAustin U. Long Beach CA
Emery C. Modesto CA
Caleb D. Stockton CA
Sanja J. Chula Vista CA
Malia M. Santa Clara CA
Sarah S. Cupertino CA
Zhiyan Z. Woodbridge CT
Arizona S. St Johns FL
Haley E. Hialeah FL
Destiny J. Plantation FL
Torrick P. Fort Lauderdale FL
Tristan W. Coconut Creek FL
Kylie F. Kissimmee FL
Kaylee P. Kissimmee FL
Somaya R. Orlando FL
Kaitlyn S. Mt. Dora FL
Diongela T. Orlando FL
Jasmine T. Apopka FL
Ava H. Panama City Beach FL
Aarushi A. Cumming GA
Alonnah C. Fayetteville GA
Callie C. Demorest GA
Owen O. Newnan GA
Kylan R. Stone Mountain GA
Chasity R. Locust Grove GA
Tiyanna S. Riverdale GA
Rihana T. Stockbridge GA
Sierra W. Snellville GA
Ciara Essence W. Acworth GA
Caspia R. Star ID
Steven J. Chicago IL
Aarav K. Naperville IL
Kevin M. Montgomery IL
Ian S. Marengo IL
Ross R. Cave City KY
Asia D. Jefferson LA
Sambodhan B. Malden MA
Madeleine J. Newburyport MA
Christian R. Leicester MA
Claribel D. Lexington Park MD
Kayla G. Upper Marlboro MD
Joshua O. Gambrills MD
Elissa K. Liberty MO
Isabelle M. Saint Louis MO
DeJuan S. Saint Louis MO
Imani W. St. Ann MO
Sonia G. Charlotte NC
Kendall B. Raleigh NC
Vianna F. Chapel Hill NC
Savannah T. Fayetteville NC
Charlie A. Phillipsburg NJ
Myanelle B. Somerset NJ
Abigail K. Leonia NJ
Aubrey L. West orange NJ
Jessica N. Paterson NJ
Anna P. Fort Lee NJ
Finn S. Collingswood NJ
Olivia D. Albuquerque NM
Alexis L. Albuquerque NM
Derek C. Syosset NY
Nettie R. East Hampton NY
Jamila S. New York NY
Michai T. Jamaica NY
Jad A. Westlake OH
Madeline L. Bexley OH
Teodora V. Churchville PA
Sebastian T. Sewickley PA
Mason B. Fort Mill SC
Halle H. Brentwood TN
Sydney G. Arlington TX
Kennedy H. Frisco TX
Ava P. Crandall TX
Angel W. Murphy TX
Andres V. El Paso TX
Joseias E. Houston TX
Brice E. Houston TX
Trinity J. Spring TX
Jayden K. Richmond TX
Alexandra O. Missouri City TX
Zane S. Manvel TX
Michael C. Virginia Beach VA
Fritz W. Suffolk VA
Srishti B. Sammamish WA
Kelsi L. Issaquah WA
Ekampreet S. Kent WA

About Disney Dreamers Academy:

Established by Walt Disney World in 2008, Disney Dreamers Academy was created to inspire high school students from varying backgrounds and communities across the nation to dream big and pursue their goals. The program provides impactful content, expert guidance, mentors, and sponsors. Each year, 100 high school students are selected to attend a four-day immersive and transformational experience at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

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NFL: Week Two Recap | Jalen Hurts did not fold; Caleb Williams exits game with injury

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found Darius Cooper with nine seconds left for the game winning touchdown as his team beat the Tennessee Titans 24-20 in Nashville. Hurts finished the day 26/37 for 264 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 […]
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found Darius Cooper with nine seconds left for the game winning touchdown as his team beat the Tennessee Titans 24-20 in Nashville. Hurts finished the day 26/37 for 264 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and two interceptions.

Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 yards. During the final drive Hurts went 6-8 with 61 passing yards and the touchdown. Titans defensive tackle — and team captain — Jeffery Simmons said this week that the way to defend Jalen Hurts is to make him “play quarterback.”

Hurts said to Simmons after today’s game: “You started that sh**. I had to finish it.”

Running back Saquon Barkley suffered a stinger in the first half but he ultimately finished the game. He had four carries and nine yards and one catch for eleven yards. He will get an MRI for his injury, but admitted to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network he was fine.

Caleb Williams leaves game against Vikings with apparent lower-body injury

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was helped off the field with a right leg injury with 7:42 remaining in the fourth quarter. Williams was down, writhing in pain after scrambling to his left. After departing the injury tent, Williams raised his right fist, acknowledging the crowd while expressing his frustration. Testing will commence on Monday to find out more details about his injury.

“We’ll know tomorrow,” Johnson admitted regarding Williams’ injury. “He’s in good spirits. He’s a team player.”

Williams finished the day with 138 passing yards and one interception.

“I’m actually happy it’s nothing with the knee — that was my first inclination,” Johnson said. “But, a hamstring could be pretty damaging as well. So, we’ll see. We’ll see how bad it is tomorrow and we’ll go from there.”

Bryce Young once again dominated the Falcons

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is 5-1 against the Atlanta Falcons and is undefeated at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Today, Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Panthers to a 34-3 dismembering of the Atlanta Falcons. Georgia Tech alumnus Darren Waller caught two touchdowns and linebacker Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown.

Cooper Rush started his second straight game for the Falcons and it did not go well. The partisan crowd voiced their displeasure after Rush completed 10/17 passes for 86 yards and two interceptions. Jack Strand entered the game for Rush prompting cheers from the Falcons fans. The rookie threw a pick-six on his first career pass attempt. Strand was the first QB to accomplish that feat since Sam Darnold in 2018 and is the first Falcons player to do that since Brett Favre in 1991. Strand finished the day with 59 passing yards and 16 rushing yards.

According to reports, quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. is expected to make his season debut this Thursday at the Green Bay Packers. His return should help the Falcons. They are the first team since the 2008 Rams to not run any plays in the red zone after the first two games to open a season.

The bright spots for the Falcons today were the Spelman College Jaguarettes performing with the Falcons cheerleaders and Florida A&M’s marching band, The Marching 100, also performed during halftime!

Jayden Daniels gets carted off after apparent arm injury

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels appeared to injure his left elbow on the final play of the first half in his game against the Dallas Cowboys. During the play, Daniels got stepped on, braced himself for the fall, and his elbow bent the wrong way. Daniels draped a towel over his head as he exited the field on the cart.

He was later ruled out.

Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow to the same arm during week nine of last season against the Washington Commanders, which led to him being shut down for the remainder of the season.

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The Complete Negotiation Framework — Every Stage, Every Tactic, Every Win

Master the complete vehicle-purchase negotiation framework with Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt. Learn every stage, tactic, and win!
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Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt deliver the complete vehicle-purchase negotiation framework in Episode 8 of The Color of Our Money Is Green. This episode covers the three foundations of every effective negotiation, the full seven-stage negotiation sequence with exact language for every stage, and five of the most common dealership tactics with the specific response each one requires.
What You Learn in This Episode:
The three foundations that make every negotiation tactic work
The complete seven-stage car-buying negotiation sequence
Exact language for every stage of the dealership conversation
Five common dealership tactics — the turnover, the four-square, the packed payment, spot delivery, and forced add-ons — and how to counter each one
Why signing preliminary paperwork isn’t the same as signing the final contract
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“The Color of Our Money Is Green: A Buyer’s Guide to What Cars Actually Cost” — stan.store/RGist
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AutoNetwork helps serious car shoppers inspect any new vehicle online before walking into a dealership. I’m Roosevelt — I’ve been reviewing cars and shaping digital car buying and credit union auto leasing since before YouTube car reviews existed.
You’ll find detailed walkaround reviews, POV test drives, and buyer-focused breakdowns covering comfort, space, features, and real-world value.

How to use the channel:
Watch the walkaround of the car you’re considering
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Walk in already knowing what you want — and what it should cost

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Mazda CX-90 Luxury: Heated Seats & Premium Comfort! #shorts

Stay toasty in the CX-90! Plush Nappa leather, heated/ventilated seats, and a memory-equipped heated steering wheel deliver ultimate luxury.
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Mazda CX-90 interior with heated seats offering premium comfort.

Experience ultimate comfort in the CX-90. Nappa leather, heated/ventilated seats, 8-way power adjustments, and memory settings for both front passengers. The heated steering wheel with memory tilt/telescope adds premium convenience.

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