Walt Disney World is celebrating the end of the school year by investing $1.3 million into education initiatives across Central Florida while also bringing a preview of its upcoming “Cool KIDS’ SUMMER” celebration directly to local elementary schools, including one in Osceola County.
The announcement, made Thursday, highlights Disney’s continued partnership with public schools and nonprofit education organizations throughout the region, benefiting students and educators in Orange, Osceola, Lake, Polk, and Seminole counties.
As part of the celebration, Disney teams visited five elementary schools across Central Florida, including St. Cloud Elementary School, where students were treated to interactive activities and appearances by Disney characters ahead of the launch of “Cool KIDS’ SUMMER” at Walt Disney World Resort later this month.
Other participating schools included Engelwood Elementary School in Orange County, Eustis Heights Elementary School in Lake County, Jesse Keen Elementary School in Polk County, and Sterling Park Elementary School in Seminole County.
According to Disney, kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students participated in activities inspired by the upcoming GoofyCore experience debuting this summer at EPCOT, with Goofy and members of the Goof Troop making special appearances during the school visits.
Following the student activities, teachers, administrators, and school staff were recognized during special appreciation gatherings where participating educators received complimentary Walt Disney World theme park tickets for themselves and their families.
“Schools are where the very first sparks of imagination are lit. They’re where young storytellers, dreamers and creators begin to see what’s possible. Supporting Florida students and educators isn’t just important to Disney, it’s essential to who we are,” said Tajiana Ancora-Brown. “Disney is proud to recognize and support the schools and educators who inspire the next generation every single day.”
The investment will support a wide range of educational programs and nonprofit organizations throughout Central Florida, including A Gift for Teaching, Elevate Orlando, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Young People’s Concert program, and Disney Musicals in Schools through the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
Disney officials said the funding will help expand access to STEM, literacy, and arts education opportunities for students throughout the region.
Families will soon be able to experience the full “Cool KIDS’ SUMMER” celebration at Walt Disney World Resort beginning May 26 through Sept. 8. The seasonal event will feature kid-focused entertainment, interactive experiences, and family-friendly activities across the resort designed especially for younger guests.
En Español
Disney Sorprende a Educadores del Centro de Florida e Invierte $1.3 Millones en Programas Educativos Regionales
Walt Disney World está celebrando el final del año escolar con una inversión de $1.3 millones en iniciativas educativas en toda Florida Central, mientras lleva un adelanto de su próxima celebración “Cool KIDS’ SUMMER” directamente a escuelas primarias locales, incluyendo una en el Condado Osceola.
El anuncio, realizado el jueves, destaca la continua colaboración de Disney con escuelas públicas y organizaciones educativas sin fines de lucro en toda la región, beneficiando a estudiantes y educadores en los condados de Orange, Osceola, Lake, Polk y Seminole.
Como parte de la celebración, equipos de Disney visitaron cinco escuelas primarias del centro de Florida, incluyendo St. Cloud Elementary School, donde los estudiantes disfrutaron de actividades interactivas y apariciones de personajes de Disney antes del lanzamiento oficial de “Cool KIDS’ SUMMER” en Walt Disney World Resort a finales de este mes.
Otras escuelas participantes incluyeron Engelwood Elementary School en el Condado Orange, Eustis Heights Elementary School en el Condado Lake, Jesse Keen Elementary School en el Condado Polk y Sterling Park Elementary School en el Condado Seminole.
Según Disney, estudiantes de kindergarten y pre-kindergarten participaron en actividades inspiradas en la nueva experiencia GoofyCore que debutará este verano en EPCOT, con apariciones especiales de Goofy y miembros del Goof Troop durante las visitas escolares.
Después de las actividades estudiantiles, maestros, administradores y personal escolar fueron reconocidos durante celebraciones especiales de agradecimiento, donde los educadores participantes recibieron boletos gratuitos para los parques temáticos de Walt Disney World para disfrutar con sus familias.
“Schools are where the very first sparks of imagination are lit. They’re where young storytellers, dreamers and creators begin to see what’s possible. Supporting Florida students and educators isn’t just important to Disney, it’s essential to who we are,” dijo Tajiana Ancora-Brown. “Disney is proud to recognize and support the schools and educators who inspire the next generation every single day.”
La inversión apoyará una amplia variedad de programas educativos y organizaciones sin fines de lucro en Florida Central, incluyendo A Gift for Teaching, Elevate Orlando, el programa Young People’s Concert de la Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra y Disney Musicals in Schools a través del Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
Funcionarios de Disney dijeron que los fondos ayudarán a ampliar el acceso a programas educativos de STEM, alfabetización y artes para estudiantes en toda la región.
Las familias podrán disfrutar de la celebración completa de “Cool KIDS’ SUMMER” en Walt Disney World Resort del 26 de mayo al 8 de septiembre. El evento contará con entretenimiento interactivo, experiencias divertidas y actividades familiares diseñadas especialmente para los visitantes más jóvenes.
Em Português
Disney Surpreende Educadores da Flórida Central e Investe US$ 1,3 Milhão em Programas Educacionais Regionais
Walt Disney World está investindo US$ 1,3 milhão em programas educacionais na Flórida Central e levando uma prévia da celebração “Cool KIDS’ SUMMER” para escolas primárias da região, incluindo a St. Cloud Elementary School no Condado de Osceola.
A iniciativa beneficia estudantes e educadores dos condados de Orange, Osceola, Lake, Polk e Seminole, além de apoiar organizações como A Gift for Teaching e Elevate Orlando.
Durante as visitas, alunos participaram de atividades especiais inspiradas no GoofyCore do EPCOT, enquanto professores e funcionários receberam ingressos gratuitos para os parques da Disney como forma de reconhecimento pelo trabalho realizado nas escolas.
